Your News Talk America with Jake Smith – 06/23/2025
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09:06 AM ET
Show Open:
- America goes to war?
9:20
Segment Topic:
- Midnight Hammer – was it successful?
- What are the long and short risks to America?
Panelist:
DIAL Producers/callers
9:35
Monologue:
“The ultimate chess game.”
10:10
Segment Topic:
America Goes to War/Operation Midnight Hammer
- General Holt called Midnight Hammer “military perfection.”
- How did word of this operation remain secret in porous Washington?
- What is the deterrent aspect with our enemies from Trump’s decisive action on Saturday night and the readiness of our military forces?
- The Israeli’s drove the Ayatollah into hiding, which closed backchannel discussions for a last-minute agreement.
- Explain the purpose of two-separate squadrons flying to two separate destinations?
- This was the first-time bunker busters were used in warfare. When will we know how well they performed?
- How long is the planning and training process for an operation like this?
- We keep hearing that this operation had the element of surprise. How were we able to accomplish this?
- How did we fool Iranian radar?
- Does Iran have any capability to shoot down U.S. or Israeli aircraft?
- Can you confirm that Iran airspace is NOT under the control of the Iranians?
- Why were Tomahawk missiles launched from U.S. submarines and at what distance were they launched?
- We are being told that there has been no increase in radiation levels detected. How can that be?
- The IAEA disclosed recently that 400 kilograms of nuclear weapons-grade uranium concealed by the regime at Isfahan. The whereabouts of this stockpile is presently unknown.
- Is their missing material and could it be used against the U.S. and Israel?
- Russia’s Medvedev claims that multiple countries prepped to provide Iran nuclear weapons.
- Iranians took to the streets to declare: Death to America. Where are the Iranians who want freedom from the Regime?
- China has been active since late last week, flying several 747’s into Tehran. What were they up to?
- Is Iran taking steps to close the Straight of Hormuz and how will this affect Communist China?
- Is China ok with shutting down 1/3 of their oil supply?
- What are Tehran’s capabilities to retaliate?
- The United States has 40,000 troops serving in the Middle East. Are they susceptible to Iranian missile attacks on their bases as well as on US allies?
- Will Iranian proxies resume their activities? Are these proxies permanently neutered?
- FBI is reporting that the Biden Regime released 729 Iranians, who entered the U.S. illegally into the country.
- US Officials Issue Terror Threat Alert for Potential Cyber Attacks and Violent Extremists Following Iran Strikes!
- Let’s agree that the Iranian nuclear program is (for the most part) destroyed. What next?
- How badly does the DOD want to get their hands on Russian Hypersonic missile technology supplied to Iran?
- Trump/National Security Team meet at 1PM ET – what is likely to be discussed in this meeting?
Panelist:
Brigadier General Blaine Holt, USAF Retired.
Brig. Gen. General Holt is a former Deputy United States Military Representative to (NATO). General Holt supported the Military Representative and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in executing the U.S. political-military mission at the North Atlantic Council. General Holt was a command pilot with more than 3,900 flying hours in a variety of aircraft. He is a frequent contributor to Newsmax.
Lieutenant Colonel, Tony Shaffer, U.S. Army Retired
Colonel Shaffer had over 30 years of service, including two combat tours in Afghanistan.
He was awarded the Bronze Star for his work supporting NSA operations during his first tour and playing a critical role in stopping a Taliban counteroffensive.
He is a frequent contributor to Newsmax.
10:33
Segment Topic:
America Goes to War/Operation Midnight Hammer (Continued)
Panelist:
Brigadier General Blaine Holt, USAF (Retired) and L.eutenant Colonel, Tony Shaffer, U.S. Army (Retired)
11:06
Segment Topic:
- Blowhard Sean Hannity was chirping that he was discussing this military operation directly with President Trump. So how did it remain secret?
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi: US Will Have to Take Full Responsibility for Its Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Facilities. More bluster from the Regime?
- Nancy Pelosi Spits Bile at Trump After He Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites – But Forgets What She Said When Obama Was Bombing Libya
- Russia’s Medvedev Blasts Trump After Iranian Military Strikes – Says “A Number of Foreign Countries Ready to Directly Supply Iran with Nuclear Warheads.”
- “War Starts Right Now”: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Vows Retaliation After Trump Orders Bombing of Three Nuclear Sites
- The connection between USAID and the first Trump impeachment hoax?
- Nancy Pelosi beat the most successful hedge funds with her investments last year. How could that have happened?
Panelist:
Jim Hoft, Editor, The Gateway Pundit
11:33
Segment Topic:
Left open for late-breaking news.
Panelist:
DIAL Producers/callers
11:50
Salute the Troops:
The brave 509th!
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