Your News Talk America with Jake Smith – 12/22/2025
Your News Talk America with Jake Smith.
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9:06
Show Open:
- In 2025 the media became the story rather than reporting accurately on a story!
- The media continued as puppet propagandists for the Dem-Com insurgency, however, for the first time, they faced legal consequences for their actions.
- Are media outlets thinking twice before exposing themselves to millions of dollar lawsuits (ABC, CBS, BBC)?
- 60 Minutes' postpones segment on migrant inmates from El Salvador's CECOT prison.
- The segment would have featured an interview with Venezuelan migrants deported to the prison.
- Segment pulled prior to airing by Bari Weiss.
- Weiss explanation was that segment needed additional reporting.
- Hours before the episode was set to air on Sunday, however, the show released an editor's note on X delaying the segment.
- "The broadcast lineup for tonight's edition of 60 Minutes has been updated. Our report 'Inside CECOT' will air in a future broadcast," the note read.
- Sharyn Alfonsi blasted CBS’ decision to postpone the segment, alleging Weiss had “spiked our story” in an email to her fellow correspondents.
- Alfonsi added that the choice to delay the airtime was political, not a journalistic judgement, according to the email reviewed by the outlet.
- Sources at CBS indicated that illegal gang members were given airtime on 60 Minutes to cry about their treatment at CECOT (with no trial).
- Did 60-Minutes devote any segment to those illegally jailed for J6 – who never received their day in court?
- Sources at CBS indicated that illegal gang members were given airtime on 60 Minutes to cry about their treatment at CECOT (with no trial).
Panelist:
Nick Fondacaro, Associate Editor: Newsbusters, a division of: Media Research Center
9:20
Segment Topic:
- And the winner is!
- MRC: “Worst quote of the year!” (Geoffrey Dickens/MRC)
- Matthew Dowd blamed a TPUSA supporter for firing his gun in some kind of twisted celebration, which resulted in the death of Charlie Kirk!
- Matthew Dowd a former Bush-Cheney strategist and propagandist for Marxist State Media.
- MRC’s Late-Nite (year-end) study finds that in 2025, there were a total of 500 lib guests and a whopping total of 14 conservatives.
- Four of the five biggest Late-Nite shows failed to book a single conservative this year and the year is not over yet!
- 92% of all politically themed jokes focused on conservatives (up from 82% in 2024).
- Only 8% of jokes targeted Dem-Coms.
- To be fair, the MRC conducted a double-blind study on: The View. What did that study show?
Panelist:
Nick Fondacaro, Associate Editor: Newsbusters, a division of: Media Research Center
9:35
Monologue:
“In the end, it was all about the FBI!”
9:50
Segment Topic:
- Voters are rebelling. After four decades of nonstop Democratic control, the people of Oregon are rising up. Is it too little, too late?
- Two citizen groups just submitted nearly 200,000 signatures—far exceeding the 72,000 needed—for a ballot proposal aimed at rolling back recent tax hikes imposed on the State Department of Transportation.
- Panelist, Dennis Kneale was in Portland last week for the Big Business Leadership Conference, hearing from the governor, the mayor, and other state leaders. His takeaway: the leadership isn’t scared enough. They are in denial about the economic crisis facing Oregon.
- The state is losing over a billion dollars a year as high earners flee, companies cut back, and investment stalls. One economist warned Dennis that Portland is in danger of a “doom loop” unless policymakers wake up.
- This is a pivotal moment in Oregon politics—and voters are making their voices heard.
- There is a secessionist movement going on in Oregon as well!
- The Greater Idaho Movement, seeks to redraw Oregon's border to move conservative, rural eastern counties into Idaho.
- Is the Oregon path a preview from Mamdani’s New York City?
- Two citizen groups just submitted nearly 200,000 signatures—far exceeding the 72,000 needed—for a ballot proposal aimed at rolling back recent tax hikes imposed on the State Department of Transportation.
Panelist:
Dennis Kneale, best-selling author, acclaimed journalist, author of the forthcoming “Ore-Goners.” He previously anchored at CNBC and Fox Business after senior roles at The Wall Street Journal and Forbes.
Dennis in his new life has become a “Wise Guy” on Newsmax!
He serves as a spokesperson for Save Our Cities, an organization working to counter the effects of anti-business policies and ideological extremism on local economies. Save Our Cities is dedicated to restoring economic vitality by bringing back jobs, attracting new businesses, and promoting sustainable growth that strengthens communities and preserves the environment.
10:05
Segment Topic:
- The chess game (otherwise know as Fifth Generation Warfare) continued over the weekend!
- Macron of France wants to go around Trump and speak directly with Putin. What is that all about?
- The United States Coast Guard was in active pursuit of a sanctioned tanker, flying a false flag. This comes following the boarding of another Venezuela oil tanker, seized by the U.S. on Wednesday – video released showing U.S. servicemembers landing on the deck, with weapons drawn.
- Two tankers have been seized thus far.
- Venezuela as President Donald Trumpintensifies his pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro with a sweeping blockade targeting illicit oil shipments. (Fox News)
- Is the naval blockade, the seizure of two (or a third) tankers thus far and the attacks on the gun boats having an effect on the Maduro regime or the cash flowing to the globalist cabal?
- How is Iran involved in the false-flag operations for Venezuela oil tankers?
- Is Cuba providing security protection to Maduro and if so, does it indicate that his own people can no longer be trusted to protect him?
- According to a report in The Gateway Pundit, Venezuela has a $20 billion-dollar lean on them for unpaid arbitration awards from their seizure of oil facilities operated by U.S. oil companies. Some of these leans go back to the 1970’s.
- Iran appears to be rearming with the help of the CCP. Is Iran rearming for a new war with Israel?
- Will Netanyahu ask President Trump for additional air strikes against Iran and how will Trump respond?
- China rearming Iran, U.S. with arms sales to Taiwan. How does this news fit into 5th Generation Warfare?
- ISIS was responsible for the killing of two Iowa National Guard troops in Syria.
- What is our role in Syria and did the retaliatory airstrikes have any effect on ISIS training facilities and operations?
- Last week, U.S. special envoy’s Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner presented a $112 billion dollar reconstruction plan to Gulf nations to build a high-tech region in Gaza (Project Sunrise). How realistic is this plan – given that Hamas still exists and has NOT disarmed?
- What hot-spots should we closely monitor Christmas week?
- A new “Dangerous Intellectuals” podcast is to be released today. Please provide a preview.
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. The host of the new podcast series: “Dangerous Intellectuals”
10:33
Segment Topic:
- Israeli minister says 'writing was on the wall' before Bondi Beach terror attack!
- Amichai Chikli, Israel's minister of diaspora affairs, said Australian officials ignored warning signs as antisemitism increased in the country.
- Albanese’s answer to terrorism is more gun control.
- Since Bondi terror attacks, did ISIS had order another attack and was it foiled by NSW Police?
- Australian police carried out a dramatic operation in a Sydney suburb on Thursday, with heavily armed officers in tactical gear reportedly ramming a car and at least briefly detaining several men amid the ongoing investigation into the Sunday terror attackon a Jewish holiday gathering at the city's Bondi Beach.
- The New South Wales state police force said in a statementthat two cars were intercepted by tactical operations officers responding "to information received that a violent act was possibly being planned."
- The operation was conducted in Sydney's southwest suburb of Liverpool, about a half hour drive away from Bondi Beach. Police said they had "not identified any connection to the current police investigation of the Bondi terror attack."
- Australian news outlets NewsWire and The Australian newspaper said the intercepted men were believed to be heading for Bondi from the city of Melbourne, almost 550 miles away in Victoria state.
- It appears Iran is rearming with direct assistance from China. What will Israel do to this obvious threat?
- Iran executed on Saturday a man convicted of spying for the Israeli intelligence and army, state media reported.
- State TV identified the executed man as Aghil Keshavarz, claiming that he had “close intelligence cooperation” with the Mossad and took photos of Iranian military and security areas.
- Keshavarz was arrested while allegedly taking pictures of a military headquarters in the northwestern city of Urmia, some 600 kilometers (371 miles) northwest of the capital Tehran in May. What does this tell us about what is going in internally in Iran?
- Hamas has NOT disarmed and they are still a dangerous threat to Israel. Will Netanyahu run out of patience?
- Last week, U.S. special envoy’s Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner presented a $112 billion dollar reconstruction plan to Gulf nations to build a high-tech region in Gaza (Project Sunrise). How realistic is this plan – given that Hamas still exists and has NOT disarmed?
- State TV identified the executed man as Aghil Keshavarz, claiming that he had “close intelligence cooperation” with the Mossad and took photos of Iranian military and security areas.
Panelist:
EJ Kimball, Director of Policy: U.S. Education Association
11:06
Segment Topic:
- Often overlooked with the U.S. actions taken against Venezuela is the often overlooked $20 billion dollar judgements against the rouge nation from their seizure of U.S. oil, land company equipment and assets dating back to the 70’s. (The Gateway Pundit/ Dr. Antonio Graceffo)
- Europe permitted millions of Muslims to immigrate to the continent. Some of those Muslims became Islamic fundamentalists, refusing to assimilate into European culture and in some cases, threatening to take control of their adopted countries someday. Is this occurring now?
- Europe Caving to Diversity and Islamist Influence, Restricting Christmas and Christianity.
- German Christmas Markets canceled
- Across Europe, schools, municipalities, and public institutions have removed Christian references from holiday events under the banner of inclusivity and secularism.
- In some cases, schools have eliminated Christmas language from performances, while cities have rebranded Christmas markets and celebrations with neutral “winter” themes.
- These changes often occur despite Christianity remaining the majority religion in the affected communities. (The Gateway Pundit/ Dr. Antonio Graceffo)
- John’s Episcopal Church in Aberdeen, Scotland permits Muslims to pray there on Friday’s.
- Hasn’t the Vatican provided space for Muslim prayer?
- Not only is this a religious war, it is a cultural war!
- Restoring Christian Values: Secretary of War Hegseth Led Christmas Worship at the Pentagon!
- “It’s the greatest story ever told. And the best part about it is, it’s a true story,” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told the assembly when he hosted the first-ever Christmas Worship Serviceat the Pentagon on December 17, 2025.
- He was joined by his wife, Jennifer, and welcomed Rev. Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, along with Christian musicians Matthew West and Anne Wilson.
- Hundreds of military and civilian War Department employees gathered in the Pentagon courtyard for prayer, worship music, and reflection. Graham led the congregation in prayer, while West and Wilson provided music during the service.
- Hegseth arrived late after traveling with President Donald Trump to Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of the remains of two Iowa National Guard soldiers and an American civilian interpreter killed earlier in the week in Syria. (The Gateway Pundit/ Dr. Antonio Graceffo)
- The CCP appears to be rearming Iran. The United States responds with arms sales to Taiwan. What should be take form this?
Panelist:
Antonio Graceffo, PhD, China MBA, is an economist and national security analyst with a focus on China and Russia. He is a graduate of American Military University. He is a reporter for: The Gateway Pundit.
11:33
Segment Topic:
- Minnesota was NOT the only State with Somali immigrant fraud!
- If you thought the alleged Medicaid fraud in Minnesota by Somalis, which federal prosecutors say could reach $9 billion, was insane, wait until you read the latest report from The Maine Wire: the head of a local nonprofit is accused of lashing out at a local journalist over an investigation, while members of his family allegedly put a bounty on the head of a journalist in Somalia for sharing the reporting. (Zerohedge)
- Whether it is Minneapolis or Portland Maine, Somali’s were not interested in assimilating to their adopted country (USA); some came here to launder money back to Somalia and to international terrorist organizations.
- Will anyone in public office, from Tampon Tim to Maine Governor Janet Mills (who promised to fight President Trump on trans crap) will face justice?
Panelist:
Eric Eggers, Vice President of Research at the Government Accountability Institute He is author of Fraud: How the Left Plans to Steal the Next Election and co-host of its podcast The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer.
Will there be any accountability? Probably not!
11:50 Salute the Troops
U.S Army Specialist, Branden T. Kimball
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