Your News Talk America with Jake Smith – 2/25/2026
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9:06
Show Open:
- A SOTU unlike no other!
- Pelosi called out on insider trading!
- Following SCOTUS tradition: Al Green escorted out.
- How did Marxist State Media analyze Trump’s SOTU?
- How did Marxist State Media cover the Democrat Communist, anti-SOTU rally?
Panelist:
Michael Morris, Director: MRC Free Speech America
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9:20
Segment Topic:
- Whoopi Goldberg mentioned in the “Epstein Files” how did she explain herself?
- What is all the hoopla about: Apple News?
- How could Stephen Colbert claim ignorance about FCC election rules?
Panelist:
Michael Morris, Director: MRC Free Speech America
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9:35
Monologue:
“My road back”
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10:00
Segment Topic:
- Reuters is reporting that Iran is nearing a deal with Beijing to purchase super-sonic, anti-ship missiles from China.
- Cuba oil tankers are switching-off their transponders to evade U.S. detection.
- Gordon, on “X” you posted: “Save Iran now.” What do you mean?
- Gordon, you indicated, following the SCOTUS tariff decision that Beijing was celebrating, however; the American consumer could easily wipe the smiles off their faces – can you explain?
- Gordon, what is the political and military situation inside China at this moment?
- Can you provide an update on what is going on in South Korea?
- Why has the Trump Administration not issued warnings to Seoul on the dangerous path they are on?
Panelist:
Gordon G. Chang: Gatestone Institute Senior Fellow; author: “Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America.” You can follow Gordon on “X” @gordongchang
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10:33
Segment Topic:
- Anthony, what was your analysis of Trump’s SOTU Address last night?
- Trump called it: “A turnaround for the ages.” Do you agree?
- What was your reaction to Trump mentioning insider trading and singling out Nancy Pelosi last night?
- How big a problem is “insider trading” and is it Capitol Hills dirty little secret?
- From an investor’s perspective, did Trump address what is on the mind of Wall Street last night?
- Why did Wall Street reactive positively to the SCOTUS decision on tariffs last week?
- The president has made much of the DOW exceeding 50,000 last week. Though it has regressed slightly, is that 50,000 mark important for the U.S. economy and investors?
- Yesterday, the Conference Board released its latest report showing an increase in consumer confidence ticked up this month (2.2 points). Why is it suddenly changed course?
- Why has the labor market showing improvement now?
- Back in December, we asked you to provide an outlook for the U.S. economy for 2026. Based on what you are seeing today, is there any changes to your forecast?
Panelist:
Anthony Esposito, founder, CEO of Ascalon VI Capitol
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11:06
Segment Topic:
- Grace, did President Trump’s SOTU Address last night go far enough to layout an agenda to restore America?
- How can you restore America when you have two radical Islamists seated in the House Chamber (Ilhan Omar and Rashida Talib)?
- If you consider that the Democrat Communists held their own anti-SOTU rally last night, did most-Americans see how dangerous a reality for our country?
- You have built your mission on faith in politics. Has President Trump and his administration done enough to restore the basis of our Christian nation?
- Earlier this month at the National Prayer Breakfast earlier this month, President Trump announced plans to rededicate America to Almighty God on May 17th in a rally on the National Mall. Your reaction?
- Earlier this month, parents in Maryland called Child Protective Services about a TPUSA event at a local high school. Your reaction?
Panelist:
Grace Reilly, Analyst: Restoration of America Host: “Restoring America Podcast” You can follow Grace on “X” at: @conservgrace
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11:33
Segment Topic:
- “TAB” is at a critical point in its mission!
- According to Steven E. Kuhn: “America doesn’t have a leadership crisis; it has a citizen crisis.”
- A weak citizenry leads to what we have today!
- Steven, you spend most of your time with international business people, do they view America as a nation with weak citizenry?
- If American citizens were actively engaged, would the communists be vying for a takeover from internally from Capitol Hill itself?
- How ca we help?
- How can we get involved; what is TAB’s mission?
Panelist:
Steven E. Kuhn, global business strategist, Founder: Take America Back! Co-author: “Citizen Servant Leader” now available on Amazon Jointab-us.com
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