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The girls are taking the summer off — but not before breaking down the redistricting war that's about to reshape the midterms. Meseidy and Rachel walk through the SCOTUS ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, why Justice Jackson's dissent reads like a political pamphlet, and how the map fights in Texas, California, Virginia, and Florida are quietly setting up a passive civil war over House control. Then: the Senate races worth watching (Maine's Nazi-tattoo Democrat, Michigan's progressive pile-up), Tucker Carlson's New York Times interview and the dodge-and-deflect playbook spreading across the podcast world, and Spencer Pratt's surprisingly serious run for LA mayor. Final episode until September — make it count. 🎧 New episodes return the first Monday of September. Paid subscribers, check your inbox. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSWhy Rivera & Reeves is taking a summer hiatus and what's coming back in SeptemberLouisiana v. Callais: the 6-3 SCOTUS ruling on racial gerrymandering and Justice Jackson's dissentThe redistricting battle map — Texas, California, Virginia, Florida, and what each move actually netsSenate races to watch: Susan Collins vs. Graham Platner in Maine, the Democrat primary chaos in MichiganTucker Carlson's New York Times interview and the "it's well known" school of argumentationThe grift cycle: how Tucker, Megyn Kelly, Sean Ryan, and the Young Turks are all running the same scriptSpencer Pratt's mayoral run in LA and why secret Democrat voters might actually flip the 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss the comeback. 📬 Substack: https://riveraandreeves.substack.com/ 🎙 Listen everywhere podcasts live. Chapters 00:00 Cold Open & Summer Hiatus Announcement 07:14 Louisiana v. Callais & the SCOTUS Ruling 22:08 The Redistricting Battle Map 33:04 Senate Races to Watch in 2026 41:00 Tucker Carlson's New York Times Interview 53:11 The Podcast Grift & the "Unite With the Left" Pivot 1:11:20 Spencer Pratt for LA Mayor 1:19:40 Outro & September Plans Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Southern Poverty Law Center just got indicted by a federal grand jury — and the details are wild. Meseidy and Rachel break down the charges, the shell companies, the payments that allegedly went straight to a Klan leader and the guy who helped organize Charlottesville. If you’ve been wondering why the “Nazi” narrative against half the country never seemed to die, this episode connects some uncomfortable dots. Also on the table: Virginia’s mid-decade redistricting power grab, the judge who threw it out hours later, and what it means heading into the midterms. Plus, Hassan Piker and the New York Times are now openly pitching “micro looting” as political protest, and a sitting congressman went on the House floor to argue Jesus was gender-fluid. You can’t make this stuff up. But they’re trying. Episode HighlightsFederal grand jury indicts the SPLC — between 2014 and 2023, they allegedly paid over $3 million to Klan leaders, Nazi groups, and the organizer of the Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rallyShell companies with names like “Center Investigative Agency” (CIA) and “Fox Photography” used to funnel payments — none ever incorporated, none ever had employeesTurning Point USA, PragerU, Alliance Defending Freedom, Moms for Liberty, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali all still sit on the SPLC’s “hate group” listVirginia’s redistricting referendum passes by a hair, gets invalidated by a circuit court judge the next day — the new map hands Democrats 10 of 11 seats in a state Harris won by 5 pointsHassan Piker, The New York Times, and a New Yorker staff writer sit down to openly advocate “micro looting” as legitimate political protestCongressman Justin Jones tells the House floor that God is gender-fluid and Paul agrees — and David French apparently thinks he’s more Christian than most RepublicansFollow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? Join us LIVE Tuesday & Thursday at 12:30 pm, get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Subscribe now Chapters00:00 — Intro & Subscriber Reminders 03:40 — The SPLC Federal Indictment 20:40 — Shell Companies & the Paper Trail 32:45 — Virginia’s Redistricting Power Grab 47:50 — Hassan Piker & “Micro Looting” 1:00:00 — Defending Brian Thompson’s Murder 1:11:50 — Congressman Says God Is Gender-Fluid 1:20:10 — Wrap Up & Subscriber Info Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The kids want tin can phones. Gen Z is buying vinyl at rates we haven’t seen since 1983. And somewhere in the middle of all that, AI quietly became everything. Meseidy and Rachel skip the Iran cycle this week to talk about what’s actually shifting underneath it — the pull back toward analog, and the tech disruption that’s moving faster than any generation before has had to process. They don’t agree. Meseidy’s cautiously optimistic that AI frees up time for real human connection. Rachel wants to know what gets lost in the trade. They push each other, they leave it unresolved, and they’re honest about the fact that nobody — including the people building the tools — really knows where this lands. Also in this one: Virginia’s redistricting vote, a 90s-week family experiment, the wait-until-8th movement, and the Oklahoma principal who tackled a school shooter and got crowned prom king. Episode HighlightsWhy Gen Z is driving a $1.4B vinyl resurgence and snapping up disposable cameras — the analog comeback isn’t a trend, it’s frictionThe “tin can” phone rundown: how Rachel’s daughter is actually talking to her friends again, and why wait-until-8th pacts are catching onA 90s-week family experiment with six kids, one shared laptop, and zero personal phones — the resultsWhere Meseidy and Rachel split on AI: useful tool vs. something we don’t understand fast enough to trustThe CEO of Anthropic’s own admission that AI is moving faster than any previous tech — and why that matters for parents, schools, and workersWhy the left’s next climate-panic energy is going to land on AI (and what that’ll look like)A feel-good close: the Oklahoma principal who tackled a school shooter getting crowned prom king Get more from Rivera and Reeves in the Substack app Available for iOS and Android Get the app Follow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? Join us LIVE Tuesday & Thursday at 12:30 pm, get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Subscribe now Chapters00:00 Intro & Virginia redistricting vote04:00 Why we’re skipping the Iran news cycle07:40 The analog comeback: tin cans, vinyl & Gen Z14:45 Wait Until 8th and keeping kids off smartphones26:00 AI is different — and it’s moving faster than anything before41:20 What AI is actually doing to how we think and work54:30 Is AI inevitable? Where Meseidy and Rachel disagree1:10:30 Good news: Oklahoma principal crowned prom king Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The MAGA civil war narrative is getting a lot of airtime — but is it real, or is it a media-manufactured information war? This week, Meseidy and Rachel dig into an Axios piece claiming conservative women are "snatching the MAGA megaphone," and they have questions. Candace Owens isn't conservative. Bari Weiss isn't MAGA. And most normie Republican women couldn't pick Tomi Lahren out of a lineup. Then the conversation goes deeper: Tucker Carlson's slow-motion deconstruction, the left's bizarre new coalition with anti-Trump right voices, and Ilhan Omar urging Democrats to embrace Marjorie Taylor Greene. Yes, really. Plus: Hassan Piker at Stanford and Yale, Sharon McMahon's UVU commencement controversy, TMZ hitting Capitol Hill, Trump's triumphal arch proposal, and American Girl Dolls bringing back the classics. It's chaos out here — and nobody panic-spirals better than Megyn Kelly. Get more from Rivera and Reeves in the Substack app Get the app Episode HighlightsThe Axios “Women Snatch the MAGA Megaphone” piece — why the framing is lazy, the sourcing is thin, and Bari Weiss has no business being in that articleThe real MAGA fracture: it’s not about new conservative women voices — it’s a blackpill spiral driving people away from politics entirelyTucker Carlson’s deconstruction arc: equating Islam and Christianity, idolizing authoritarian-adjacent governance, and apologizing his way off the conservative reservationIlhan Omar urging Democrats to embrace MTG and Candace Owens — the grievance coalition is officially open for businessHassan Piker campaigns with Congress members while speaking at Yale and Stanford in full Castro cosplay — and Democrats can’t bring themselves to say noSharon McMahon exposed: the “nonpartisan government teacher” posted anti-Charlie Kirk content after his assassination, got pushback, deleted it — and now she’s the UVU commencement speakerTrump’s triumphal arch: 250 feet, gold lions, bigger than the Lincoln Memorial — and Rachel has opinionsAmerican Girl Dolls bringing back the historical originals — and the chat approvedFollow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? Join us LIVE Tuesday & Thursday at 12:30 pm, get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Chapters 0:00 Cold Open & Welcome 3:30 Axios Article: "Women Snatch the MAGA Megaphone" 13:45 The Real Story — Blackpill, Panic Platforms & the Normie Conservative Woman 18:30 Tucker Carlson's Deconstruction Arc 22:00 Megyn Kelly's Spiral & Trump's Approval Numbers 28:15 The Grievance Coalition — Ilhan Omar, MTG & the WB Alliance 33:45 Hassan Piker, Yale, Stanford & the Democrat Party's Guardrail Problem 44:00 Sharon McMahon & the UVU Commencement Controversy 57:30 TMZ on the Hill, Trump's Triumphal Arch & American Girl Dolls 1:15:40 Wrap-Up Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Iran negotiations stalled, a partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and oil prices climbing past $100 a barrel — Meseidy and Rachel break it all down without the spin. They also dig into the Eric Swalwell scandal: the allegations, the media's suspiciously convenient timing, the California governor's race implications, and what it tells us about Washington's open secrets and the total absence of accountability on the Hill. Plus — Trump's AI Jesus post, a DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office, and a passionate defense of McDonald's Diet Coke. Tucker Carlson's anti-American rhetoric gets called out, Ruben Gallego gets put on notice, and the hosts wrap with a reminder that the media is, in fact, still trash. A full episode with zero filler. Get more from Rivera and Reeves in the Substack app Available for iOS ad Android Get the app Episode HighlightsIran Negotiations & the Strait of Hormuz: JD Vance’s 21-hour talks in Islamabad produced no deal — but the U.S. counter-blockade strategy and mine-sweeping operations signal a more complex play than the media is letting onEric Swalwell Scandal: Four women, serious allegations including rape, a Manhattan DA investigation, and an entire media apparatus that knew for years and said nothing — the hosts trace the story from a TikTok creator to the San Francisco ChronicleThe California Governor’s Race Connection: Why the timing of this story isn’t a coincidence — Democrats may have weaponized the Swalwell scandal to clear the field before Republicans take both top primary spotsTrump’s AI Jesus Post: Both hosts push back hard — theologically and politically — on the viral image and the sycophantic defenses that followedTucker Carlson’s Anti-American Rhetoric: Why his “both ways” commentary on the Iran standoff reads as actively rooting against the United States — and what motivates itFollow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? Join us LIVE Tuesday & Thursday at 12:30 pm, get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Chapters0:00 Cold Open & Technical Difficulties 2:00 Iran Recap: Islamabad Talks & The Partial Blockade 8:30 Tucker Carlson’s Iran Commentary — Anti-American or Just Disingenuous? 19:30 Eric Swalwell: The Allegations & The Timeline 28:00 The TikTok Creator Who Broke It First 36:00 The Media Knew — And Said Nothing 44:30 California Governor’s Race & The Takedown Theory 53:00 Swalwell Resigns, Tony Gonzalez, & The Hill’s Accountability Problem 1:02:45 Trump’s AI Jesus Post — A Theological Objection 1:13:00 DoorDash to the Oval Office & No Tax on Tips 1:17:00 McDonald’s Deep Cuts & Wrap-Up Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The ceasefire with Iran has a very big asterisk on it—and the media isn't helping anyone figure out what's actually in it. This week, Meseidy and Rachel break down the chaotic reporting surrounding the Iran negotiations: conflicting 10-point plans, a White House pushing back on its own president's statements, a mysteriously revived Ayatollah, and China quietly pulling strings behind the curtain. They also get into NATO's stunning refusal to open airspace during the conflict, why European allies are playing a dangerous game of ingratitude, and what the political consequences could look like heading into the midterms. Plus: the podcast class revolt, Lawrence O'Donnell's latest brain melt, summer grilling recommendations, and a cat who brought home a snake. It's the episode that covers everything—because everything is happening at once. Get 30% off for 1 year Thank you Lindsey K, Rachael McBee, Elisa Planty, Kate, Elizabeth, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get more from Rivera and Reeves in the Substack app Available for iOS and Android Get the app EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSThe Ceasefire Asterisk — Why this pause isn’t a deal, what’s actually being negotiated, and why Iran’s track record gives zero reason for optimismMedia Malpractice on the 10-Point Plan — How legacy outlets (and even Fox) ran with Iranian state media talking points as fact—and the administration’s pushbackChina’s Hidden Hand — Evidence suggests it was Beijing, not the Ayatollah, driving the ceasefire—and what that means for the deal’s durabilityNATO on the Naughty List — European allies refused airspace access despite decades of US investment; Trump’s now moving troops and setting deadlinesThe Podcast Class Revolt — Tucker, MTG, Rogan, and others publicly breaking with Trump, and why the independent media ecosystem is fracturing under pressureThe Lawrence O’Donnell Moment — A full monologue about the word “man.” We are not joking.Follow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? Join us LIVE Tuesday & Thursday at 12:30 pm, get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Chapters0:00 Cold Open & Show Intro 3:15 What Actually Happened: The Iran Ceasefire Timeline 7:00 The 10-Point Plan, Iranian State Media & Media Malpractice 13:00 Should You Share Iranian Propaganda? The Information Vacuum Problem 20:00 China's Hidden Role & the Ayatollah's Convenient Revival 28:00 Trump's Truth Social Post: What It Actually Means 33:00 Iran's Wins, Losses & the Uranium Question 37:00 The Podcast Class Revolt & Political Consequences 46:00 NATO Fallout: Airspace Denied, Troops May Move 54:00 Bloomberg Report: Trump Sets European Deadline 1:00:00 Lawrence O'Donnell's Monologue (You Have to See It) 1:04:00 Listener Q&A: Summer Grilling + Crock Pot Tips 1:10:00 Cats, Snakes, Mice & Bats: The Full Ecosystem Report Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump issued a civilization-ending ultimatum. An airman hiked 7,000 feet through enemy territory. And Hegseth compared it all to Easter Sunday. This is the episode. Meseidy and Rachel break down the wildest 48 hours in recent memory — from the Good Friday jet shootdown over Iran to the Easter Sunday rescue mission that reads like a movie script, to Trump’s apocalyptic True Social post threatening to “end a civilization” by 8 p.m. Tuesday. They take apart Hegseth’s resurrection parallel (theologically uncomfortable, whatever your politics), Rubio’s green card revocation for Soleimani’s niece, the Georgia special election as a midterm bellwether, and close on the Orion crew’s moving moon crater moment. Get 30% off for 1 year Thank you Elizabeth, Becky Dultmeier, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get more from Rivera and Reeves in the Substack app Available for iOS and Android Get the app EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSEaster Sunday Rescue: A downed US airman hiked 7,000 feet through enemy territory in Iran with only a sidearm — and was rescued on Easter Sunday in a military operation straight out of HollywoodTrump’s Civilization Ultimatum: The president threatened to end Iranian civilization by 8 p.m. Tuesday — Meseidy and Rachel debate whether it’s madman strategy or a massive gamble with no clean off-rampHegseth’s Resurrection Comparison: The Defense Secretary drew parallels between the airman’s rescue and the resurrection of Christ — the hosts push back on the theology while crediting his operational competenceSoleimani’s Niece Deported: Rubio revoked the green cards of Soleimani’s niece and her daughter — living lavishly in California, calling America “the great Satan,” and making asylum claims while traveling back to IranArtemis/Orion Moon Mission: The Orion commander named a lunar crater after his late wife in a genuinely moving moment — a reminder that there are still things worth marveling at2026 Midterm Warning Signs: Republicans are up only 5 points nationally (vs. the historical 12–13 average) as influencers from Alex Jones to Tucker Carlson signal cracks in the MAGA coalition Follow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? Join us LIVE Tuesday & Thursday at 12:30 pm, get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Chapters00:00 Technical Difficulties and Live Streaming Challenges 01:48 Welcome Back: Post-Holiday Reflections 03:33 Easter Weekend: News and Personal Updates 08:49 Tracking the Rescue Mission: A Dramatic Turn of Events 19:23 Media Coverage and National Security Concerns 23:40 Theatrical Comparisons in Politics 27:55 Trump’s Easter Controversy 31:56 Escalating Tensions with Iran 39:16 The Madman Theory and Its Implications 47:47 Understanding the Stakes of Regime Change 49:10 The Controversy of Deportation and Free Speech 52:12 The Role of Citizenship and Asylum Claims 55:06 Midterm Elections: Polling Insights and Predictions 59:49 The Impact of Congressional Effectiveness on Voter Sentiment 01:01:45 Emotional Moments in Space Exploration 01:12:36 Wrap-Up and Future Discussions Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The FBI confirmed what we already knew about the Michigan synagogue attack — but the media conveniently buried the lead. Now meet Abdul El-Sayed: Michigan Democrat, Senate candidate, and a man so afraid of his Dearborn constituency he can’t even acknowledge the Ayatollah’s death. We’ve got the recordings. Then there’s Hassan Piker — the millionaire socialist in Cartier glasses the Democrats are betting on to win back young voters. Spoiler: the party is fracturing over it. We break down the Dearborn imam clips, El-Sayed’s deleted 9/11 posts, and why Gavin Newsom and Bernie Sanders cozying up to this guy should concern everyone. Plus: Trump’s Iran address, the birthright citizenship oral arguments, Pam Bondi gets fired, and the most over-the-top presidential library reveal you’ve ever seen. Rivera & Reeves — the media is trash and we have zero tolerance for it. Thank you Kate, Trudi Laurence, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join us for my next live video in the app. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSEl-Sayed exposed: Audio recordings reveal a Michigan Democrat Senate candidate strategizing how to avoid condemning the Ayatollah’s death to protect his Dearborn Muslim voter baseThe Piker problem: Hassan Piker — who said America deserved 9/11, downplayed October 7th rapes, and called Orthodox Jews “inbred” — is now a featured campaign surrogate for major Democrat figures including Gavin Newsom and Bernie SandersIran address breakdown: Trump’s prime-time speech promised he won’t do “forever wars,” compared the Iran campaign to WWII and Korea by day count, and included White House reels with Seinfeld and The Office references — simultaneouslyBirthright citizenship at SCOTUS: The Solicitor General’s exchange with Justice Roberts on birth tourism is the clip everyone’s sharing — and it explains exactly why the 14th Amendment argument is messier than either side admitsPam Bondi fired: Breaking during the live stream — and the speculation about Tulsi Gabbard being next starts immediately Follow on Substack!https://riveraandreeves.substack.com/ SUBSTACK! Get the app Follow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Live Podcast Experience 04:41 Reflections on the President’s Address 09:42 Current Events and Political Updates 14:38 The Michigan Synagogue Attack and Its Implications 19:31 Abdul El-Sayed: A Political Controversy 24:25 The Radical Elements of Islam and Political Responses 28:38 Rhetoric and Political Correlations 29:48 False Equivalencies in Political Discourse 31:02 The Rise of Influential Political Commentators 32:07 Controversial Figures in Progressive Politics 34:11 The Disconnect of Progressive Elites 35:45 The Divide Within the Democratic Party 38:18 The Big Tent Approach to Politics 40:03 The Tension of Religion and Politics 47:23 Birthright Citizenship and Immigration Issues 50:06 The Consequences of Birthright Citizenship 53:17 Legislative Challenges and Birth Tourism 55:10 The Role of Legislation in Immigration Policy 57:39 Political Dynamics and Leadership Changes 01:00:27 Easter Traditions and Community Engagement Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TSA agents are 40 days into working without pay, an 18-year-old college student is dead at the hands of an illegal immigrant Chicago refused to deport, Iran is firing ballistic missiles at U.S. bases, and a Twitch streamer is glamping at a Cuban government hotel in the name of socialism. This week, Meseidy and Rachel break down the DHS/TSA shutdown — including the inconvenient truth Democrats don’t want you knowing about ICE funding — react to the murder of Sheridan Gorman and Chicago’s outrageous political response, deliver a full Operation Epic Fury update (Khomeini, Diego Garcia, Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum), and roast Code Pink’s Fire Festival 2.0 in Havana. Also: the “Iran isn’t a threat” crowd has gone suspiciously quiet. New here? Hit follow. Full episodes on Substack first, YouTube the next day. SUBSCRIBE Episode HighlightsTSA in freefall: 3,200 agents called out in a single day, 400 have quit, and airports are looking at 2-3 hour security lines — all because Democrats are posturing over an agency that’s already funded through 2030Sheridan Gorman: An 18-year-old Loyola freshman was shot dead near Lake Michigan by a Venezuelan illegal immigrant who was caught twice and released twice — while Chicago’s mayor won’t say her name and an alderwoman calls it “wrong place, wrong time”Operation Epic Fury update: Khomeini confirmed dead, Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down, oil hitting $120, and Iran fired intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia — the same missiles their foreign minister swore couldn’t reach itTrump’s 48-hour ultimatum and the 5-day pause: what the Turkey/Pakistan back-channel negotiations actually look like, why Israel isn’t thrilled, and why the legacy media is still deferring to Iranian denialsCode Pink’s Cuban vacation: activists stay at a government-funded five-star hotel with power diverted from local residents, Hassan Piker streams on premium internet while locals go dark, and nobody asks why “humanitarian aid” required a tour bus and a concertFollow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Upcoming Events 02:01 - The Impact of AI Data Centers on Communities 05:59 - Current Events: TSA and DHS Funding Crisis 13:49 - Political Dynamics Surrounding DHS Funding 21:38 - The Consequences of Sanctuary City Policies 29:30 - The Tragic Case of Sheridan Gorman 37:39 - National Security and Homeland Security Challenges 40:15 - Operation Epic Fury: A New Conflict Unfolds 42:45 - Iran’s Military Capabilities and Global Implications 48:24 - The Narrative Shift: Iran’s Threat Perception 51:38 - Negotiations and Backchannel Talks: A Complex Landscape 56:51 - Cuba’s Struggles: A Misguided Humanitarian Effort Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The news cycle is officially broken — and we’re here for it. This week, Meseidy and Rachel unpack the FBI investigation into Joe Kent, the former DNI chief of staff who resigned shortly after Tucker Carlson claimed he was being investigated by the CIA. Are these stories connected? The timing is hard to ignore. Then it’s back to campaign fundamentals: the Illinois primaries just handed a Senate nomination to a candidate backed by $14 million in PAC money who openly advocates abolishing ICE — and she’s being called the moderate pick. Meanwhile, squad-aligned candidates went 0-6, Virginia just elected its first Republican in a key county in 40 years, and Republicans are somehow still missing the message. We also dig into the New York Times’ bombshell investigation into César Chávez — decades of sexual abuse allegations, a disturbing cult connection to Synanon, and a left that’s suddenly very eager to burn one of their biggest icons. Convenient timing? We think so. And to close it out: Jennifer Siebel Newsom spoke. Rachel reacted. You’ll want to see it. Subscribe now Episode HighlightsJoe Kent is under FBI investigation — and the timing of his Tucker appearance may not be a coincidencellinois Democrats crowned an “abolish ICE” candidate as their “moderate” Senate nomineeSquad candidates went 0-6 in Illinois primaries — but Republicans are missing the momentThe NYT’s César Chávez exposé: decades of alleged abuse, a cult connection, and very convenient timingJennifer Siebel Newsom delivers a masterclass in saying absolutely nothing — and Rachel is not having itFollow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Subscribe now Chapters00:00 – The News Cycle Is Unhinged (Intro) 01:15 – Show Announcements & Subscriber Perks 05:46 – Joe Kent: FBI Investigation & Tucker Carlson Theories 15:13 – Illinois Primaries: The "Moderate" Democrat Playbook 22:27 – Squad Goes 0-6 & Republican Missed Opportunities 29:04 – Virginia Special Election: Signs of a Shift 31:34 – The 2028 Democrat Field: Pritzker, Newsom & Dark Horses 44:34 – The César Chávez Bombshell: NYT's Major Investigation 50:52 – Synanon, Cult Tactics & Why the Women Were Silent 55:45 – Democrats and Their Fallen Idols: A Pattern 1:03:05 – Jennifer Siebel Newsom's "First Partner" Moment 1:08:35 – Wrap Up Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tucker Carlson says the CIA is building a criminal case against him. Joe Kent just resigned from the DNI’s counterterrorism office with a letter that contradicts itself. And legacy media — the same outlets that cheerleaded the Iraq war without a single tough question — are now going wall-to-wall negative on Iran. Coincidence? Meseidy and Rachel break down Tucker’s pattern of CIA and NSA victim claims, Joe Kent’s scathing resignation letter (and his very different statements from just two years ago), how the media is rooting against America because they’re rooting against Trump, and Joy Reid’s take that the U.S. is only “marginally better” than Iran. Plus: Cuba’s electrical grid has completely collapsed, Iranian women soccer players are being threatened back home, and it’s St. Patrick’s Day. Real talk, no filter. SUBSCRIBE Episode HighlightsTucker Carlson claims the CIA is preparing a criminal referral against him — but his own track record of identical victimhood claims (including against the NSA in 2021) makes the story hard to take at face valueJoe Kent resigned as Director of Counterterrorism citing conscience objections to the Iran war — except his own resignation letter applauds the same Trump foreign policy he now opposes, and clips from two years ago show him making the case for exactly this kind of actionLegacy media covered the Iraq WMD narrative without skepticism in 2003; today those same outlets are running six pages of relentlessly negative Iran headlines while ignoring every military success — and Meseidy and Rachel ask the obvious question: which is the real bias?Cuba’s entire electrical grid collapsed, leaving 11 million people without power after Venezuela and Iran cut oil supplies — and protests are already breaking outIranian women soccer players who sought asylum in Australia are being coerced into returning by threats against their families back home — and the regime has a documented history of executing athletes who embarrass itJoy Reid compared the United States to Iran on live television and called it “marginally better” — Rachel had thoughtsFollow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Chapters00:00 Introduction to CPAC and Personal Updates 02:42 Current Events: Iran and Media Coverage 05:36 Tucker Carlson’s Controversial Claims 11:38 Cuba’s Crisis and International Relations 17:38 Tucker Carlson: A Deeper Analysis 23:35 Conclusion and Reflections on Media Dynamics 23:56 The Role of High-Profile Journalists 26:50 Self-Deprecation and Privilege in Media 29:39 Rhetoric and the Rise of the Anti-Administration Right 32:14 Joe Kent’s Resignation and Its Implications 36:04 Contradictions in Joe Kent’s Statements 39:00 The Legacy Media’s Reporting on Iran 51:36 Negative Framing in Legacy Media Coverage 52:28 Iran’s Leadership Crisis and U.S. Response 54:54 Political Narratives and U.S. Foreign Policy 59:38 Media’s Role in War Narratives 01:01:54 Emotional Arguments in Political Discourse 01:03:27 Iranian Women’s Soccer Team and Asylum Issues 01:09:42 Cultural Reflections: Movies and Current Events Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Two Pennsylvania teenagers yelled “Allahu Akbar” and threw a homemade TATP bomb into a crowd in New York City — and the media called it a “normal day gone wrong.” We’re not doing that. This week, Mercedes and Rachel break down the NYC bombing attempt, Mayor Zoram Mamdani’s stunning non-response, and the media’s shameless cover for what’s clearly ISIS-inspired terrorism. Then: the Iran operation’s messaging crisis, the Tomahawk missile question Trump fumbled, and the Iranian women’s soccer team members who risked everything to defect in Australia. Plus — Tucker Carlson’s latest nihilistic spiral, why his rhetoric is drifting somewhere deeply cynical, and what a Republican fundraiser just revealed about 2028. Buckle up. The media is trash, and we have zero tolerance for it. Subscribe now Episode HighlightsTwo teenagers attempted a Boston Marathon-style bombing outside the NYC mayor’s home — and one said he wanted a bigger body count. The media ran a sympathetic profile and then deleted it.Mayor Zoram Mamdani opened his press conference talking about Jake Lang and white supremacy — barely mentioning the actual ISIS-sympathizing bombers in his own city.Trump called the Iran conflict “an excursion” and appeared not to know Tomahawk missiles aren’t a generic term — raising serious questions about the girls school bombing.Tucker Carlson’s rhetoric has officially drifted into nihilism territory — repeatedly invoking rape and pillaging as the inevitable outcome of U.S. military action, prompting a sharp breakdown from Mercedes and Rachel.Seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the national anthem — and risking death for it.At a Republican fundraiser, the crowd reportedly went nearly unanimous for Rubio over Vance when Trump asked who should run in 2028.Follow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Subscribe now Chapters00:00 Welcome back — office chaos & Diet Coke discourse 05:46 Today’s topics: Iran, NYC bombing, media bias 06:17 Six months since Charlie Kirk’s assassination 07:15 Conservative coalition fracture: Tucker, Candace & Megyn vs MAGA? 14:20 Iran: Trump’s “excursion” & messaging chaos 18:08 Girls school bombing — unanswered questions 26:44 Iranian women’s soccer team defection story 30:08 Tucker’s unconditional surrender take 44:06 NYC ISIS bombing attempt with TATP 47:31 CNN deleted sympathetic bomber profile 57:19 Mayor Mamdani: ignores bombers, defends wife 1:01:26 NYT reporter’s double standard on politicians’ wives 1:07:07 Free Press reporter canceled from CNN 1:08:28 2028 straw poll: Rubio over Vance 1:14:46 This Day in History: Bell’s first phone call 1:19:56 Outro Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Texas just handed Democrats a weapon and they're already using it. James Telerico won the Texas Senate Democrat primary, and the media is rebranding this progressive seminarian as a "moderate Christian" — spoiler: he's neither. We break down his scripture cherry-picking, play the clip of a progressive pastor getting absolutely schooled by a congressman on the Bible she claims to represent, and then turn our attention to Tucker Carlson's increasingly unhinged holy war against Israel — including his claims about the IDF, Chabad, and the third temple. Plus: what the Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff actually means, why Trump may endorse the "establishment" pick, and the McDonald's CEO who accidentally started a fast food beef by taking the saddest bite of a burger in recorded history. Subscribe now Episode HighlightsTexas Runoff Drama: Crenshaw is out, Cornyn and Paxton head to a May 26th runoff — and Trump’s endorsement may hinge on the SAVE Act filibuster dealTelerico’s Fake Christianity: The media’s new “moderate” Democrat winner reinterprets the Annunciation as a consent negotiation and calls God non-binary — we go to the actual textPastor vs. Congress: A progressive “pastor” cited Matthew 25 in her opening statement to a congressional hearing and couldn’t identify the Parable of the Talents when questioned — the full exchange is something elseTucker’s Holy War: Tucker Carlson frames the entire Iran conflict as a Chabad-orchestrated plot to rebuild the Third Temple — we investigate what Chabad actually is and why the comparison to how he treats Hamas is glaringMcDonald’s CEO Breaks the Internet: One tiny, sad, possibly bun-only bite launched a full fast food CEO troll war — and Wendy’s just posted the best fake job listing of 2025Follow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Subscribe now Chapters00:00 Welcome & Meseidy’s One-Screen Crisis 04:00 Texas Primaries: Crenshaw Out, Cornyn vs. Paxton Runoff 10:37 Telerico Wins — And the Media Is Already in Love 18:43 Rewriting the Annunciation: Telerico’s Scripture Problem 30:30 Progressive Pastor Gets Schooled by Congress 42:27 Tucker Carlson’s Holy War: IDF Patches, Chabad & the Third Temple 1:02:49 How Right Wing Media Lost the Plot 1:11:32 The McDonald’s CEO Bite Heard ‘Round the World Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Four days into Operation Epic Fury, and the takes are already outpacing the facts. We brought in our foreign policy nerd Amanda Peterson to sit down with Rachel and Meseidy and actually work through what's happening—the US-Israel coordination, the nuclear calculus, what "regime change" realistically means, and whether the administration's messaging is doing them any favors. This is the conversation the podcaster circuit doesn't want to have, because it requires more than 24 hours of thought. Subscribe now Episode HighlightsThe wrong question everyone keeps asking about Iran’s nuclear program—and what you should actually be askingWhy the US-Israel military coordination in this operation is unlike anything we’ve seen since World War IIGulf States and even the Palestinian Authority have condemned Iran’s actions—here’s why that mattersMegyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson are saying the exact same thing. Word for word. That’s the problem.The Rubio Gang of Eight clip everyone clipped out of context—we play the full 13 minutesWhat a “Delcey Rodriguez scenario” looks like vs. actual regime change—and which is more likelyIranian women are doing the Trump dance in the streets and the American left has no idea what to do with thatFollow Us On Youtube!YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Subscribe now Listen For Free at 6pm Chapters00:00 - Intro: Trump Said "We're Ahead of Schedule" 03:15 - Setting the Scene: Operation Epic Fury & Rising Lion 12:50 - How Trump Made the Call in Corpus Christi 16:00 - Why "Were They Close to a Nuke?" Is the Wrong Question 23:00 - US-Israel Coordination: Not Seen Since World War II 28:30 - Megyn Kelly & Tucker Are Saying the Same Thing. That's the Problem. 34:35 - Gulf States and the Palestinian Authority Condemn Iran 40:00 - The Rubio Clip — In Full 48:00 - Nuclear Proliferation: Are We Entering a New Era? 54:00 - Democrats vs. Republicans: Who's Playing Politics? 59:00 - Congress, War Powers & Nancy Pelosi's Greatest Hits 1:05:00 - Over/Under: How Does This End? 1:13:00 - Iranian Women Are Doing the Trump Dance. The Left Is Melting. 1:20:00 - Wrap Up + Follow Amanda Peterson Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Democrats sat on their hands for veterans, reunited families, and injured little girls — and Trump made sure the whole country saw it. Meseidy and Rachel break down the longest State of the Union in modern history: the viral moments the media buried, the policy wins nobody's talking about, the economic numbers that are actually moving, and why this speech was less about Congress and more about the 2026 midterms. Plus: Hillary Clinton's Epstein testimony, Kamala's 2028 dip back into the water, and a quick but important update on Little Punch the monkey. Subscribe now Episode HighlightsTrump’s State of the Union strategy: built for social media clips, not the room — and why that was the right callThe economy is moving: real wages up, gas down, eggs down 34%, mortgage costs falling — and what the numbers actually meanDemocrats refused to stand for veterans, hostage reunions, and an injured 5-year-old — and an ad was already out within 24 hoursPolicy breakdown: no tax on tips, Trump Rx, Trump accounts, data center power plants, stock trading ban, tariffs replacing income taxKamala Harris is testing the 2028 waters — and the DNC is suspiciously sitting on their own post-mortem reportGet R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now. Chapters00:00 — Cold open & intro 01:46 — What the State of the Union actually was (and wasn't) 05:00 — Quick hits: JD Vance in Wisconsin, Iran talks, Cuba speedboat, Hillary & Epstein, SAVE Act, Little Punch 10:15 — The speech was written for social media, not Congress 14:34 — The Sage clip & Sarah McBride camera pan breakdown 18:05 — Democrats refuse to stand — the most viral moment explained 23:00 — The American Sovereignty ad drops within 24 hours 31:52 — Economy breakdown: wages, gas, eggs, mortgages, GDP — what's real 36:32 — No tax on tips, Trump accounts, Trump Rx, stock trading ban 42:53 — Data centers must build their own power plants 43:23 — Tariffs replacing federal income tax — crazy or logical? 45:23 — Best guest moments: Eric Slover, the Korean War vet, Irina Zaruzka's mother, Dahlia Coleman 55:50 — Rashida Tlaib chanting KKK, Al Green ejected again 57:56 — Did this speech deliver enough for the midterms? 1:01:28 — CNN's post-speech poll surprised even CNN 1:06:37 — Kamala Harris is back — and the DNC won't release the post-mortem 1:13:15 — Wrap-up & Saturday Unfiltered teaser Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy