Nation of Jake

Our final show... OF THE YEAR! In local news, the biggest story is the official announcement of Marie Feagins running for Shelby County Mayor. We discuss if she, as a democrat, will have enough crossover votes from Republicans and surprise everyone to become Madame Mayor, and why she might have a real shot. Also on the show: President Trump announces the Patriot Games for July 4th, Gov. Bill Lee pardons Jelly Roll, syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins to talk about Trump's plaques on the Wall of Fame, and WVNN host Dale Jackson hangs for a while too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Presidential address to the nation is scheduled for Wednesday night, and the speculations, rumors, and buzz indicated that Trump will announce war against Venezuela. This follows weeks of drug boat strikes, Maduro dancing for peace, and Trump accusing them of stealing U.S. oil.  Also on the show: Memphis City Council finally approved the 2% pay increase to the Memphis Fire Department, Nick Reiner was reportedly wearing a suicide vest in his first court appearance, and we  pay homage to Buck Rogers himself, Gil Gerard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two weeks after the Memphis City Council rejected MFD's two percent pay increase, the council will gather to discuss it again. Normally, that wouldn't be major news. HOWEVER, this is also two weeks after Yolanda Cooper-Sutton said MFD has been "raping the city".  Also on the show: Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, actor James Woods speaks on those berating Reiner for political beliefs, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, there was a mass shooting both in Rhode Island and Australia, legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife were found murdered in their home and the prime suspect is their son, and Donald Trump made himself look horrible with one post. We break it all down.  Also on the show: Erika Kirk is putting herself on front street by taking on a CBS town hall addressing her husband's assassination just months after it happened, Liberty Park is not really a development, and we list off things that people over 45 are too old to do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It used to be Man Of The Year, then TIME changed it to Person. In 2025, it's not even that as the "Person Of The Year" is AI Architects. We think it's a cop out because it probably belonged to Donald Trump again, if we're being honest. Today's QOTW: Who should have won it, NOT NAMED Trump? Also on the show: ATL Falcons running back Bijan Robinson issued an apology for referencing a game we all grew up playing in the backyard, WVNN's Dale Jackson joins the show to talk about electric vehicles, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart also weighed in on the TIME "Person Of the Year". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Not enough honkies in the clank!" That basically sums up Mayor Lee Harris' latest insinuation that the Memphis Safe Task Force has a racist agenda for not arresting enough white people and instead arresting mainly minorities, in a minority-majority city. We break down his full statement and Memphians' reaction to them. Also on the show: Mama Kamala Harris is coming to the Bluff City next month, Memphis Tigers introduced new head coach Charles Huff, Wanda Halbert is on yet another "Wanda Watch", and Jake has a conversation with Rep. David Kustoff over the latest political buzz word: affordability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best believe if Jake berated an officer and called him a white supremacist racist and a SOB, all released on camera, consequences would follow. For elected officials, like Tami Sawyer, her outburst from back in the fall will result in no criminal charges. Okay fine, but if it were anyone else, they would at least get fired. Why not Tami? Also on the show: we discuss the decreasing gas prices across the country, the war on Christmas and why Santa was assualted in Tennessee, the worst rapper ever performing for Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign, and two rounds of Impossible Memphis Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clogged toilets, bug infestation, and pepper spray abuse are just a few of the things revealed to the Daily Memphian regarding the conditions at 201 Poplar. County Mayor Lee Harris has been vocal about not wanting the jails ran by Sherriff Floyd Bonner, and Bonner wants a new jail to be built. Should we feel bad for the conditions for criminals and pay for a new facility, or should we look the other way cause "they had it coming"? Also on the show: Charles Huff is the new head coach of Memphis Tiger football, Notre Dame is picking up their ball and going home after not being selected for the College Football Playoffs,  and Jasmine Crockett is running for Senate with an interesting first campaign video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Witch hunt after witch hunt, it was always ridiculous how many reasons Democrats would conjure to impeach President Trump. While being awarded the first ever FIFA Peace Prize (yes, it's a real thing), Trump made a comment that even Republicans can't defend. We break down what he said, and if it's the beginning of his end.  Also on the show: WVNN host Dale Jackson joins the show to discuss the January 6 pipe bomber's political affiliations, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey panders to the point where he pretends to enjoy Somali food, and Netflix wins the bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery properties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The View has met their match. Stephen A. Smith is notorious for his strong opinions, and we should give credit where credit is due; he doesn't back down. Sunny Hostin called for Smith to apologize for bashing Sen. Mark Kelly for telling troops to disobey direct orders, and Smith wasn't having it. We react to the clips and break it all down.  Also on the show, Yolanda Cooper-Sutton has caught a lot of heat for claiming the MFD is "raping" the city and issues a lame response, Robocop has a statue in Detroit, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins to talk about the Venezuela drug boat strikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a general rule: you should never disgrace the fire department, they are always the good guys. That goes DOUBLE if you are a local politician, but Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton must have slept through that lesson. She said MFD is "raping" the city, and only "taking", and Jake unleashes.  Also on the show: President Trump doubles down on his strong statements against Rep. Ilhan Omar and the entire country of Somalia, legendary Stax guitarist Steve Cropper passes away as we honor his legacy, and a drunk raccoon ravages a Virginia liquor store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the R-word yesterday, to the B-word today. Gov. Tim Walz got the Trump insult missile and it switched to Rep. Ilhan Omar today when Trump called her and her friends "garbage" and "all they do is bitch". We break it all down. Speaking of missiles: Pete Hegseth comments on the drug boat strikes off Venezuela that some are calling war crimes.  Also on the show: Odell Beckham Jr. argues, unsuccessfully, that it's impossible to build generational wealth on a $100M contract, Towanna Murphy has an unforgettable interview after getting served a restraining order, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's insult hitlist has been aiming at Gov. Tim Walz as of late. He caught plenty of Trump's insult missiles during last year's campaign trials and now the news is going crazy over the President calling him a retard. Did you think Trump would apologize for using that term? He's doubling down, and we break down why he called him that.  Also on the show: Coach Ryan Silverfield is now Arkansas' head coach and we join the search for Memphis' new coach, Lane Kiffin has his John Calipari moment by ditching Ole Miss for LSU, Cyber Monday has some hot deals and some not deals, and our breakdown of Stranger Things Season 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're talkin turkey this Turkey Day, starting with, why do we eat turkeys in the first place?!  The "Seditious Six" are stealing the spotlight, in the wake of the tragic National Guard shooting in DC. Ron Hart joins the program to talk turkey about politics and the holidays.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POTUS pardons some turkeys, all while throwing some slick shade! WHO is throwing their hat in the Texas congressional ring?! Ice T has a career reckoning, has there been anyone who's capitalized on more despite having less talent than him?!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Memphis Safe Task Force is affecting the DA's Office. The city could take a lesson from "Jaws."  Attorney General Pam Bondi is in town. You could do a drinking game with how many times she said "Thank you!" Double check your dead when you're in Thailand!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's worst nightmare, NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, took a trip to the Oval Office to meet with the President for the first time since winning. As expected, there were lots of hilarious clips given the harsh words Mamdani used in his campaign trail. Trump looked like he was having fun, Zohran... not so much.  Also on the show: Rep. Eric Swalwell officially announced he is running for California Governor, Jake gives a rare Netflix recommendation to check out during the holiday week, and we talk to WVNN host Dale Jackson about the latest on the Epstein files that namedrop Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only one hour today on the Nation of Jake, as Memphis battles no.1 Purdue in the Baha Mar Championship. We are joined by Jeff Brightwell to break down the game, syndicated columnist Ron Hart to talk about the latest political headlines including the Epstein files, and the latest Memphis Safe Task Force statistics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Scott! Online documents indicate that Marie Feagins, the former superintendent of Memphis Shelby County Schools, is preparing to run for mayor of Shelby County. Sounds familiar because over a month ago, Jake's trusted sources revealed that very same thing to him on our airwaves.  Also on the show: Jasmine Crockett was called out for calling out Republicans who took donations from Jeffrey Epstein, but she got the wrong Jeffrey Epstein. We also give you the latest Memphis Safe Task Force data, and our listeners weigh in on if they would vote for Dr. Feagins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One step closer! The Senate moved swiftly to approve legislation Tuesday forcing the Justice Department to release the Epstein files— acting hours after the nearly-unanimous House vote to send the bill to the desk of President Donald Trump, who spent months trying to kill it. Also on the show: A Tennessee chancellor temporarily blocked Gov. Bill Lee from continuing to deploy the National Guard in Memphis, Marjorie Taylor-Greene calls Trump a traitor for not honoring her free loyalty to him, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.