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The official podcast of the nationally syndicated Joe Pags Show heard weekday afternoons from 5-8. The Joe Pags Show can be heard on multiple stations across the country and worldwide on joepags.com
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The Super Bowl halftime show ignites a firestorm as Bad Bunny takes center stage — and many viewers aren’t impressed. The performance is stacked up against the high-energy, pro-America alternative seen at Turning Point USA events, raising a blunt question: was this really the show America deserved? The controversy deepens as listeners ask whether anything was censored and if anyone actually knows what was said on that stage. With the National Football League once again under scrutiny, this is a must-hear breakdown of culture, media control, and why fans feel increasingly disconnected from the game they love.
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Pressure mounts as the spotlight turns to John Thune — will he take a stand and vote YES on the SAVE Act to keep the government open and continue funding DHS? The filibuster is suddenly back in play, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as the mechanics, history, and political games behind it are laid out in plain English.
Then retired Arizona sheriff Mark Lamb joins the show with jaw-dropping insider insight into a deeply flawed investigation tied to new video in the Savannah Guthrie case. Lamb breaks down what went wrong at the crime scene, why leadership failures matter, and why actions from Chris Nanos don’t pass the smell test. Calm, methodical, and devastatingly factual, Lamb explains how investigations are supposed to work — and what’s already been mishandled. A high-stakes hour packed with accountability, law enforcement reality, and political consequences you can’t ignore.
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Another critical deadline passes in the Nancy Guthrie case, and the newest developments only deepen the mystery. With more than 36 years in journalism, Pags cuts through the noise and calls out a so-called reporter after Rep. James Comer demands answers tied to Ilhan Omar and shuts the media spin down cold. Then the focus shifts to a landmark courtroom battle accusing social-media giants of addicting children — sparking a blunt, uncomfortable question: is this Big Tech’s fault, government failure, or parents who handed over the phones? The hour closes with an explosive interview featuring investigative journalist Alexandra Lavoie of Rebel News, who risked her life going undercover into Cuba as a “tourist” to hear what everyday Cubans really think after President DT took Maduro into custody. Raw, dangerous, and unfiltered — this is real journalism you won’t find anywhere else.
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New developments emerge in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance as federal officials weigh in, raising fresh questions about what’s really happening behind the scenes. At the same time, Pam Bondi and Kash Patel announce the arrest of a participant connected to the 2012 Benghazi attack — a stunning moment years in the making. Then true-crime podcaster and former FBI special agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins the show for a deep, insider look at the Guthrie case. She walks through how real investigations unfold, questions whether this is even a kidnapping, and explains why proof of life matters — and why its absence is such a red flag. An intense, investigative hour packed with facts, experience, and questions no one else is asking.
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Rumors swirl about ICE agents potentially showing up at voting locations — and Pags cuts straight through it with a simple point: only citizens can vote, so what’s the problem? From there, he delivers the civics lesson everyone’s been waiting for, breaking down where the filibuster came from, why it exists, and why Republicans are debating whether it’s time to change it. Then the heat turns up as Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Johnson sound off on the SAVE Act — and you need to hear their takes. Finally, rock-and-roll legend Ted Nugent joins Pags for a no-holds-barred, two-part conversation blasting Super Bowl wokeness, weighing in on Bad Bunny and Green Day, defending the Second Amendment, reacting to Minneapolis, and torching the culture shift overtaking sports and music. Loud, unapologetic, and can’t-miss.
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Pags unloads on the NFL for embracing what he calls anti-patriotic, woke policies that are driving everyday Americans to turn their TVs off. The crew debates whether Bad Bunny could possibly unite the country (spoiler: they strongly disagree), sparking playful but pointed banter you have to hear. Pags then lays out what TrumpRx.gov actually means for you — cutting through the noise with a clear, practical breakdown.
The hour closes with Part Two of a no-holds-barred conversation with rock legend Ted Nugent, who issues a blunt warning to the National Football League over its Super Bowl halftime choices featuring Bad Bunny and Green Day. Nugent dives into what he calls the “mind virus” infecting music and sports, why traditional American values are under attack, and how the Second Amendment fight ties into the bigger cultural battle. Loud, unapologetic, and built to keep you listening.
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Pags opens with a troubling update on Nancy Guthrie that raises even more questions than answers. A bizarre twist follows as authorities arrest a man accused of sending a fake ransom letter, adding another layer of confusion to an already disturbing situation. From there, Pags turns his fire locally — urging voters to stop rewarding career politicians who hide behind virtue signaling while serving only themselves. Calling out San Antonio leadership by name, he asks the question many conservatives are thinking: why aren’t we voting in more family-first, common-sense conservatives? A direct, no-nonsense hour that challenges listeners to pay attention — and take action.
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POTUS makes a major announcement, unveiling TrumpRx.gov, prompting a thoughtful, in-depth discussion on how the initiative could reshape American healthcare and affect families nationwide. The crew breaks down what this means in real terms — costs, access, and why this marks a significant shift in how healthcare is being approached. The hour then turns global with Part 1 of a powerful interview with Goldie Ghamari, who exposes what the Iranian people are truly enduring as unrest grows inside the country. She explains the critical difference between the citizens and the ruling theocracy, pushes back on the false narrative that Iranians support the regime, and shares sobering realities about the ongoing uprising — including how many lives have already been lost. The conversation also digs into how Iran reached this point, the historical decisions that led here, and what role the United States should play in supporting people fighting for freedom.
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It’s Idiots Incoming as Pags spotlights the Dopes of the Day, pulling straight from viral moments — including two jaw-droppers out of today’s Bessent hearing, where left-wing narratives completely fall apart under pressure. Then the tone shifts with a disturbing update in the Guthrie case, as son Cameron releases a new video pleading for communication — raising fresh concerns and more unanswered questions. Pags lightens the hour with a personal throwback to his early radio days in bitter-cold Saginaw, before closing with Part Two of his powerful conversation with Goldie Ghamari, continuing the deep dive into Iran, the regime, and what the world still isn’t being told. A fast, emotional, and unfiltered hour you won’t forget.
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A blistering, must-hear hour as Tom Homan holds a presser announcing the removal of 700 federal agents from Minnesota, saying the strategy is working — and explaining why ICE body cams are still delayed. Then it’s the VP vs. the Daily Mail, and the media’s favorite hypothetical argument gets absolutely dismantled. Pags isn’t done: he unloads on the chaos in Minnesota and asks the question no one else will — why are the good people of MN still tolerating radical leadership? A fiery, patriotic takedown that pulls no punches.
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Pags sets the record straight on Minnesota — saying the people don’t “suck,” but making a blunt call for every Minnesotan to VOTE if they want real change. Then Kristi Noem drops major news: DHS has identified a prolific leaker. Pags also breaks down bad news out of California as the Supreme Court of the United States allows a new pro-Dem voting map, and explains why a big Democratic midterm win could mean nothing but impeachment chaos. Can elections be nationalized? Pags tackles the viral claims and what’s actually possible. Finally, James Lankford joins Pags to warn about another shutdown looming in under two weeks, why Democrats keep targeting ICE even though funding is already covered, and how shutdown threats are being used as leverage. Fast, factual, and urgent — a packed hour you don’t want to miss.
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Pags dives into the escalating situation in Iran, laying out what the Iranian government is really doing, how it’s provoking the United States, and why supporting the Iranian people — not the regime — matters more than ever. Then a jaw-dropping discovery: a Chinese-linked biolab found in Las Vegas, prompting Pags to rip past administrations for allowing foreign adversaries to infiltrate U.S. education, research, and critical systems. He also flags a suspicious new development in the Guthrie disappearance that raises more questions than answers. The hour closes with media analyst Curtis Houck, managing editor at NewsBusters, breaking down why The Washington Post is laying off 10% of its workforce — and how the collapse of legacy media is fueling the rise of podcasts and independent journalism. A sharp, revealing, and timely hour you won’t want to miss.
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Joe Pags opens with a chilling update involving Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie — and what’s been learned so far will make you seriously question everything you thought you knew about the case. Then Tricia McLaughlin steps up to explain why ICE agents will now be equipped with body cameras, prompting Pags to ask the obvious question: why weren’t they already? The hour heats up when a misinformed caller tries to dodge the facts — and Pags shuts it down in real time, walking through the truth point by point. And of course, it wouldn’t be complete without Dope of the Day. A fast-moving, eye-opening hour packed with accountability, clarity, and classic Pags.
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Pags unloads on the newest media spin claiming Republicans are to blame for the shutdown drama—arguing Democrats are the ones driving it, and asking how legacy outlets keep getting away with flipping the script. He reacts to fresh rhetoric around “self-defense” that critics say dangerously blurs the line when it comes to federal agents, and then pivots to the hard news: Donald Trump signs a funding bill to reopen the government, and Pags breaks down what’s actually in it—and why he sees it as a clear Republican win. Then Jim Jordan joins Pags for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense deep dive: the latest on the Bill Clinton / Hillary Clinton deposition fight, the Jack Smith fallout and “Russia, Russia, Russia,” why Democrats keep circling defund-DHS/defund-ICE, and why Republicans say voter ID should be a no-brainer if only citizens vote. It’s an hour built for anyone who wants the facts, the strategy, and the straight talk.
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Pags rips through a packed rapid-fire news hour, starting with detransitioner Chloe Cole reacting to a $2M malpractice ruling she says can’t undo the damage done to young people. Pags applauds an America-first move as the Small Business Administration limits its main lending program to U.S. citizens. Tensions rise overseas after the U.S. military downs an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, with sharp comments from Karoline Leavitt. Then a legal controversy ignites as a gas station refuses service to ICE agents—prompting Pags to ask what the law actually allows. Finally, investigative author Peter Schweizer joins Pags to break down how progressive networks have weaponized immigration—and why—laying out the strategy in a way you won’t hear anywhere else.
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Joe Pags has had it with the Hollywood elite. From the Grammys’ golden balconies, millionaires lecture everyday Americans — and Pags unloads on just how out of touch they really are. What do people preaching from $14-million mansions actually know about real life? And why does anyone still listen? Then things escalate fast as Trevor Noah finds himself at the center of controversy after comments that may land him in legal trouble. POTUS responds forcefully, and Pags breaks down why this clapback is already one for the history books. A fiery, culture-clash hour calling out celebrity hypocrisy and media arrogance — must hear.
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Pags dismantles the latest media narrative claiming Republicans are to blame for the government shutdown — explaining why, in reality, Democrats are driving the chaos and why legacy media keeps getting away with it. Who’s buying this spin, and why? Then Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne joins Pags for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense conversation on why shutdown threats still loom, what’s really behind the partial shutdown chatter, and why the SAVE Act has become so controversial. They also dig into recent Democratic special-election wins in Texas, voter apathy, turnout challenges, and why weather excuses don’t explain the bigger picture — or the stakes heading into the midterms. A fact-driven, must-hear breakdown of what’s actually happening in Washington and Texas.
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Pags opens with a haunting, human story involving Savannah Guthrie and her missing mother, urging listeners to put politics aside and recognize how deeply disturbing this situation is. From there, Pags dismantles a media headline so sloppy it leaves him asking whether real journalism even exists anymore — and why clickbait has replaced truth. The conversation turns cultural as Turning Point USA announces an alternate Super Bowl halftime lineup, sparking debate in-studio over whether it connects with today’s football audience. Then Kristi Noem directly dispels circulating rumors, setting the record straight. Finally, commentator Kay Hill joins Pags to unpack the increasingly grotesque Hollywood culture on full display at the Grammys, why Nicki Minaj is suddenly calling it out, and how celebrity culture may be cracking from the inside. A sharp, cultural, and eye-opening hour you won’t want to miss.
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Joe Pags cuts through the manufactured outrage as Don Lemon is arrested and released — laying out, point by point, what Lemon’s actual rights are versus the crimes he was caught on camera committing and openly admitting to. No spin. No excuses. Just facts. Then Pags drops a major reality check on the Liam Conejo Ramos story, explaining why certain senators and members of Congress are flat-out lying — and he backs it up with hard documentation straight from DHS. This is a full-blown takedown of media disinformation, political theatrics, and narrative manipulation. If you want the truth without filters, this is the hour you can’t miss.
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As the far left spirals into civil-war hysteria, Joe Pags brings the temperature back to reality — laying out why everyday Americans aren’t buying the panic and why POTUS flatly shuts it down (“this is no Fort Sumter”). Is Tim Walz the latest Dope of the Day? Pags explains why that label is suddenly sticking. Then, Washington drama: the Senate passes a federal funding bill while the House is already gone until Monday — so what actually happens now? Pags breaks it down in plain English. Finally, an exclusive in-studio conversation with Ken Paxton, who talks Texas politics, national stakes, and his confirmed Senate run to unseat John Cornyn — two Republicans, radically different visions. A fast-moving, America-first hour you’ll want to hear start to finish.
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hey Joe. I have been a listener for years. I was saddened when they took you off 1200, but was saddened when I heard you on 550. I especially enjoy your interviews. I would like to share a crazy dream I had a few nights ago. I dreamt that Elon placed a call to Barack wanting to know the name of the person who helped with his Hawaiian birth certificate. Elon said that he might run for president too. I f you use this, please let me know. DJT is the greatest president in my lifetime. Keep it up.