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Could Ilhan Omar actually face deportation? What would have to happen legally for that to become possible? Constitutional attorney Mike Davis joins Joe Pags for a fascinating discussion about the allegations surrounding Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, the legal questions being raised, and whether an investigation could ever lead to denaturalization or deportation. Davis breaks down the difference between allegations and proven immigration fraud, what federal investigators would need to establish, and the extraordinary legal hurdles involved when the person at the center of the controversy is a sitting member of Congress. Could an elected official actually lose U.S. citizenship? Who has the authority to pursue such a case? And what would happen next? Joe Pags asks the questions, and Mike Davis explains the legal possibilities, the limitations, and what's at stake. Listen to the full conversation on The Joe Pags Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the historical evidence actually say about the Bible? Dinesh D’Souza joins Joe Pags to challenge James Talarico’s comments and examine the archaeological discoveries behind biblical accounts. From ancient Israel and David and Goliath to Jesus and Caiaphas, D’Souza explains why he believes the evidence supports Scripture. They also discuss “The Stones Cry Out” and the relationship between faith, history, and biblical prophecy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's happening in Minnesota, and could it be a warning for the rest of America? Dustin Grage joins Joe Pags for a revealing conversation about the growing controversies surrounding Minnesota, including crime, fraud, public safety, and political accountability. From Ilhan Omar and Governor Tim Walz to questions about government leadership and how taxpayer money is being handled, Grage breaks down the issues putting Minnesota in the national spotlight. Pags presses Grage on what's really happening, who's responsible, and why Americans outside Minnesota should be paying attention. It's a direct, wide-ranging conversation about politics, accountability, and the consequences of failed leadership. Don't miss this edition of Unshaken & Unafraid with Joe Pags. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, constitutional attorney and Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz joins Joe Pags for a wide-ranging conversation about rising antisemitism, Zionism, and the future of America. Dershowitz explains why he proudly calls himself a Zionist, why he believes the Democratic Party has abandoned its principles, and what finally convinced him to become a Republican. He sounds the alarm about American universities, the influence of social media on young people, and the growing political divide over Israel. Plus, Pags and Dershowitz discuss Zohran Mamdani, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the future of the Middle East. The conversation also turns to President Trump, CNN's White House access, the First Amendment, and the Supreme Court. And Dershowitz discusses his new book, Why I Quit the Dems...and You Should Too: Confessions of a Reluctant Republican. A compelling, unfiltered conversation on The Joe Pags Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Pags and Erin Molan are back for another no-holds-barred conversation, starting with the shocking Flydubai cockpit incident involving a co-pilot accused of trying to bring down a plane — and the way parts of the media described it as merely a “fight.” From there, Pags and Molan dig into how narratives get shaped, the difference between reporting and spin, the latest political battles involving Trump and Ken Paxton, and Erin’s own experience getting dragged into the political news cycle. Two hosts. Two countries. Zero patience for nonsense. Pags & Molan — truth, politics, media and the stories everyone else is talking about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly joins Joe Pags for a wide-ranging conversation about Donald Trump, the White House press corps, CNN, MS NOW and Politico — and whether the media has confused access to the president with a constitutional right. Megyn also explains why she believes Trump may have weakened his own legal position in the fight over press access, weighs in on Fox News and the White House press pool, and takes a hard look at where Democrats go next with Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom. Plus, Joe and Megyn get into the Texas political landscape, Ken Paxton, James Talarico, and a growing problem that affects everyone online: AI-generated fakes and the collapse of trust in what we see and hear. It’s a candid, fast-moving conversation with Megyn Kelly — no talking points, no softballs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A “DoorDash dad.” A “Venezuelan father.” Joe Pags challenges the headlines surrounding the Austin ICE shooting—and asks why the man’s immigration status and reported final removal order weren’t front and center. Former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino joins Pags to examine the media’s framing, the attempted arrest, and the reported pursuit. Pags also presses Bovino on the critical question: what would justify an officer using deadly force? The conversation expands to Minneapolis versus New Orleans, Bovino’s blunt assessment of mass deportations, cartel drones, and his answer about a possible 2028 presidential run. The Austin shooting was under investigation at the time of this interview. Bovino offers his assessment of the information available. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sage Steele joins Joe Pags for a candid conversation about walking away from ESPN, challenging Disney’s vaccine mandate and discovering what happens when a prominent broadcaster refuses to comply.Sage reveals when she believes ESPN began prioritizing politics over sports, why major networks stopped calling after she found her voice and how she built a successful independent platform after leaving corporate media.Joe and Sage also confront the treatment of Caitlin Clark, the WNBA’s racial and political divisions, the silence surrounding biological men in women’s sports and the hypocrisy behind the outrage over Sydney Sweeney.It’s an unfiltered discussion about courage, corporate control and refusing to stay silent—even when speaking up comes with a price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Pags and Australian broadcaster Erin Molan team up as equal co-hosts to confront the hypocrisy dominating the week’s biggest stories. Why is Macklemore celebrated as courageous after the controversy surrounding his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour—while Sydney Sweeney is attacked for appearing in an advertisement? Joe and Erin expose the dishonest framing, selective outrage and glaring double standard behind both reactions. They also take on the deeply disturbing Lindsay Clancy case, the growing divide inside the America First movement, and Gavin Newsom’s revealing comments about Kamala Harris and the presidency. Four major stories. One unmistakable pattern—and absolutely no holding back from Pags and Molan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Democratic insider and major fundraiser Lindy Li pulls back the curtain on the Biden White House—and names the people she says were truly wielding power while Joe Biden declined. Lindy tells Joe Pags why she believes Jill Biden and senior aide Anthony Bernal were calling the shots, how Biden’s inner circle allegedly threatened her before a television appearance, and what happened after she publicly said Biden needed to leave the presidential race. She also reveals what she heard during private donor calls, how Democratic powerbrokers financially forced Biden out, why she was exiled after raising millions for the party, and the alleged legal threat she received from Ashley Biden. It’s an explosive firsthand account of power, intimidation, betrayal and the collapse of trust inside the Democratic Party. Lindy Li’s new book is Unburdened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former CIA commander Gary Berntsen led counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks—and personally pursued Osama bin Laden into the mountains of Tora Bora. In this explosive conversation with Joe Pags, Berntsen reveals what the CIA knew before 9/11, the missed opportunities to eliminate bin Laden, and the extraordinary orders he received after the attacks. He explains how his team cornered bin Laden, why he requested 800 Army Rangers to block the escape route, and what happened when that support never arrived. Berntsen also addresses Pakistan’s role, the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the decisions that allowed America’s most wanted terrorist to remain free for nearly another decade. This is the inside story from the man who was there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Secret Service agent Darin Kinder spent 25 years protecting America—and on September 11, 2001, his office was inside World Trade Center 7. As New York came under attack, Kinder ran toward the devastation and helped save lives. Kinder joins Joe Pags to share his firsthand account of that horrifying morning, the courageous people he encountered and the events that changed America forever. Then retired NYPD Sergeant and Blue Lives Matter NYC founder Joe Imperatrice joins the conversation to examine what happened to New York in the years that followed. How did a city that once united behind its police officers and first responders become a place where criminals are emboldened and cops are treated like the enemy? Two powerful conversations about heroism, sacrifice, remembrance—and what New York has become since that fateful day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One year after Charlie Kirk’s assassination on September 10, the void he left behind is impossible to ignore. Charlie didn’t merely reach young voters—he understood them, energized them and carried their concerns directly to President Trump and the Republican Party. Joe Pags and Kay Hill examine what has happened without that voice: declining conservative morale, frustrated young voters, broken campaign promises, the war in Iran, rising fuel prices and a Republican Party that seems unable to explain what it will actually do for the American people. Could Charlie’s absence help turn the 2026 midterms into a Republican bloodbath? And is there anyone capable of rebuilding the coalition he helped create? This is both a remembrance of Charlie Kirk’s extraordinary influence and an urgent warning to a movement that may be losing its way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent journalist Richie McGinniss joins Joe Pags for a firsthand look back at January 6 from someone who was actually on the ground at the Capitol. Richie describes what he saw as the crowd moved toward the Capitol, how quickly the scene changed, and why he believes a relatively small number of agitators could have helped trigger a much larger chaotic response. He also reveals that, after reviewing his own footage, he realized he had been standing right next to Ray Epps as Epps was leaving the area. The conversation also digs into questions surrounding plainclothes law-enforcement presence, who was arrested, who received lighter treatment, and Richie’s ongoing research into individuals who were at the Capitol that day. Richie specifically says he has been investigating Ray Epps and others he believes “got off easy.” Joe and Richie separate what Richie personally witnessed from the questions he is still investigating — and ask the bigger question: Do we really know the full story of January 6? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This conversation was recorded before the Lindsay Clancy jury reached an impasse. We now know the jury ultimately deadlocked 11–1 in favor of acquittal, leading the judge to declare a mistrial. That makes this discussion with Nico LaHood even more fascinating in hindsight. LaHood — a former Bexar County District Attorney who now works as a defense attorney — examines the Clancy case from both sides of the courtroom. He explains how he would have approached the prosecution, how he would have defended Clancy, the strengths and weaknesses facing each side, and the questions jurors were likely wrestling with as they deliberated. Joe Pags and Nico also dig into the legal strategy, the evidence, the defense’s case, and what could happen next if prosecutors decide to try Lindsay Clancy again. Now that we know the jury came within one vote of acquittal, listen back to this conversation and hear the case through the eyes of someone who has sat on both sides of the courtroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.