Your News Talk America with Jake Smith – 1/16/2026
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9:06
Show Open:
- Not sure if that “hack” excoriated by Karoline Leavitt was from the BBC – but sure sounded like it!
- Vice President Vance lashed out at the news media during a White House press briefing on Thursday over its coverage of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shooting and killing a woman in Minnesota.
- “The way that the media by and large has covered this story has been an absolute disgrace, and it puts our law enforcement officers at risk every single day,” Vance said from the briefing room podium. (The Hill)
- Where were these guys following Laken Riley’s murder?
- Is what we are seeing now, further evidence, that Marxist State Media is part of this organized revolutionary force – currently on assignment in Minneapolis?
- Tell us about “ICE WATCH” who are they and who funds them?
Panelist:
Christine Czernejewski, President and CEO of MediaPedia (Zerna-Yewski)
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9:20
Segment Topic:
- CNN had good news on inflation for Joe Biden in January of 2022 – but bad news for Trump in January of 2026!
- CNN's Naked Double Standard on Inflation: 'Falling' for Biden, 'Persistent' for Trump! (Joseph Vazquez)
- Same CNN reporter on January 13th wrote this:
- Inflation remained at 2.7% in December, as high prices continue to weigh on many Americans!
- However, the monthly pace of inflation accelerated to 0.3% from November, when prices rose at an estimated average pace of 0.1% (an aftereffect of shutdown-distorted data). December’s increase was driven by persistent housing-related inflation alongside sharply rising food prices (up 0.7% from the month before) and higher energy prices (up 0.3%). (CNN)
- I thought the new CNN was supposed to be more trustworthy? Renee Goode was killed? An ICE officer was assaulted by three illegals with a snow shovel and broomstick and now we are supposed to question whether an illegal who was most-likely trying to take the agent’s gun was shot in the leg – as DHS said?
- Google News, a digital gatekeeper that shapes what millions of Americans see each day, kept its readers in the dark as the Minnesota fraud scandal intensified, publishing just four stories on the matter out of 840 in its top 20 morning editions from Nov. 28 to Jan. 9. (LUIS CORNELIO/JANUARY 14, 2026/MRC)
Panelist:
Évangéline Faussié, Public Relations Coordinator: Media Research Center
https://mrc.org/staff/evangeline-faussie
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9:35
Monologue:
“It is time”
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10:08
Segment Topic:
- Before we discuss Iran, in your opinion; was the nationwide Verizon cellular outage on Wednesday a cyber attack and if so, was Iran behind it?
- Casey, what is going on inside Iran is eerily similar to what went on in 1978 and 1979, now in reverse. However, how are the geo-political powers different today than 1979 – or are they?
- It appears that President Trump has backed off on his threat to hit Iran hard over their killing thousand of protesters. Is that a wise move in your opinion?
- France provided cover to the Mullah’s before the Iranian Revolution and have capitulated to them after the revolution. How does their reputation (and the rest of Europe in providing aid and comfort to the regime) sit with those marching in the streets?
- Do you believe that the regime has stopped killing their own people?
- Did the takedown of Maduro put fear in the regime?
- Is the world looking for another Tiananmen Square photo in which to support freedom fighters in Iran?
- S. Naval forces are heading toward the region, is this just a show of force?
- What about internet access in Iran? Starlink has been somewhat effective, however; the regime has been jamming the GPS needed by Starlink to find a satellite.
- In your opinion, what is most-likely outcome of the uprising and will the regime survive to fight another day?
- How can Trump support the protesters, but not be seen as an agent of regime change in coordination with Israel?
Panelist:
Casey Fleming: Counterintelligence Expert and founder of Black Ops Partners: Recognized as leader for corporate directors in strategic risk and governance.
Iran is not just collapsing under the weight of its own failures—it is becoming the world’s first real-time case study in high-tech decapitation warfare, and a warning flare for what comes next. According to geopolitical strategist and cybersecurity expert Casey Fleming, all roads in this story still lead back to China’s CCP.
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10:33
Segment Topic:
- Jonathan, an ICE agent (working alone) was attacked by (initially) one illegal and then joined by two illegals with a snow shovel and broomstick the other night. Why was he working alone – it appears that ICE and FBI on the scene are outnumbered?
- FBI vehicle broken into; automatic weapon stolen and government documents, which included the identities of ICE officers was stolen.
- Latin Kings gang member accused of vandalizing FBI vehicle, stealing government property in Minneapolis
- FBI Director Kash Patel says Raul Gutierrez, a Latin Kings gang member with a violent past, was arrested on Thursday. (Fox News)
- Illegal who stole the weapon has been arrested, but where is the weapon? DHS/FBI are not saying.
- The FBI said multiple government vehicles were vandalized and broken into Wednesday night in Minneapolis while agents were responding to a reported assault on a federal officer, adding that federal property was stolen from inside the vehicles.
- In your opinion; is it time for 47 to trigger the IINSURECTION ACT?
- We hear the name “ICE WATCH” used to identify those who are on the ground in the Twin Cities. What do we know about this group? Are there other groups involved?
- Those who enlist in organizations, such as: ICE WATCH, they appear to be angry societal misfits. Is this the type of person they are looking for?
- The hate God, they hate their sexual orientation, they hate America and anything associated with it!
Panelist:
Jonathan T. Gilliam, author: “Sheep No More; The Art of Awareness and Attack Survival”
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11:06
Segment Topic:
- It has been an interesting week, with biological sex taking center stage!
- Has the OB/GYN testifying before the U.S. Senate ever conducted an internal pelvic exam on a biological male?
- And then: Justice Ketanji Jackson was heard defending men in women's sports at the SCOTUS with a Kamala like word salad.
- Should Justice Jackson have recused herself on this case – given that she is on the record of NOT being able to define what a woman is?
- Is it time for the INSURECTION ACT to be triggered by Trump?
- FBI vehicle broken into; automatic weapon stolen and government documents, which included the identities of ICE officers was stolen.
- Latin Kings gang member accused of vandalizing FBI vehicle, stealing government property in Minneapolis
- FBI Director Kash Patel says Raul Gutierrez, a Latin Kings gang member with a violent past, was arrested on Thursday. (Fox News)
- Illegal who stole the weapon has been arrested, but where is the weapon? ICE is not saying.
- The FBI said multiple government vehicles were vandalized and broken into Wednesday night in Minneapolis while agents were responding to a reported assault on a federal officer, adding that federal property was stolen from inside the vehicles.
- Does anyone know where Pam Bondi is? Is she in witness protection?
Panelist:
David Zere, host, Breaking Point: Real Americas Voice News
Rob Carson, Host: The Rob Carson Show
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11:20
Segment Topic:
- Elected representatives appear to be leading and guiding these revolutionaries now operating in the Twin Cities. They are dancing ever so close to violating Federal law. Does Pam Bondi have the courage to indict them?
- Pam Bondi’s Department of Justice has failed to restore the rule of law and accountability in the United States. She has wasted Trump’s first year back in office. Should she be fired by the president?
- If the President triggers the “Insurrection Act” and he should – today, how do we know that these revolutionaries, if arrested will be punished?
- It seems to me that Judge Jeanine is more effective as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia than Pam Bondi has been as AG.
- Let’s turn our attention to Iran:
- Lindsay Goober Graham (who never met a war he didn’t like) wanted President Trump to unleash the might of the Dept of War on Tehran.
- President Trump has backed down slightly; giving the Regime in Tehran some wiggle room.
- S. naval assets are heading toward the region.
- President Trump was elected because he promised peace through strength and limiting our insolvent in foreign conflicts.
Panelist:
David Zere, host, Breaking Point: Real Americas Voice News
Rob Carson, Host: The Rob Carson Show
Tiana Lowe Doesher: Political news commentator for the Washington Examiner and the co-host of: The Political Pregame podcast.
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11:33
Segment Topic:
- We continue to hear stories about what is happening to this commodity and that commodity. What effect has VZ had on commodity prices. What about Iran? What effect has the revolution in Iran had on commodities?
- What is going on with the price of silver and gold?
- Mortgage rates have recently fallen, what is going on with Ten-Year Treasury yield and can we expect more interest rate relief on Home mortgages?
- Recent reports from Washington on employment and inflation – what does it mean for our economy?
- US, Taiwan come to $250B 'America First' tariff deal over semiconductors
- Officials say the agreement is designed to reverse decades of offshoring that cut US share of global semiconductors. (Fox Business)
Panelist:
Anthony Esposito, founder, CEO: Ascalon VI Capital
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11:50 Salute the Troops
Luis F. Deleon-Figueroa (Afghanistan)
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