Your News Talk America with Jake Smith – 2/26/2026
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9:06
Show Open:
- Biden FBI Obtained Phone Records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles During Trump Classified Docs Investigation – Patel Responds by Firing 10 FBI Officials! (The Gateway Pundit)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/02/biden-fbi-obtained-phone-records-kash-patel-susie/
- You are someone who served as Delaware’s Chief Law Enforcement officer; how id you react to images of NYPD officers being attacked with chunks of ice in NYC on Monday?
- Those images are nothing new, was not law enforcement pelted with chunks of cement in Los Angeles last year?
As someone who had strong support of law enforcement in communist Delaware, what does the average citizen need to know about the continued attacks on law enforcement?
Panelist:
Julieanne Murray, Esq., former U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware
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9:20
Segment Topic:
Sponsored client segment: Community Bank Delaware
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9:35
Monologue:
“Conversion”
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10:05
Segment Topic:
- Biden FBI Obtained Phone Records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles During Trump Classified Docs Investigation – Patel Responds by Firing 10 FBI Officials.
- FBI raids home and offices of major Los Angeles school district superintendent, Alberto Carvalho leads nation's second-largest school system; federal agents search multiple properties.
- According to Steven E. Kuhn, founder of Take America Back: “America doesn’t have a leadership crisis; it has a citizen crisis.” How did the founders view American citizenry? How critical was an informed and engaged citizenry to protect the Constitution and the future of the Republic?
- Did U.S. attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug boats lead to the incident in Cuban waters yesterday?
- Judge Napolitano’s latest opinion piece: “The Price of Perfect Nihilism.”
Panelist:
Judge Andrew Napolitano, Senior Judicial Analyst, Newsmax, Host: Judging Freedom Podcast. Judge Napolitano’s latest opinion piece: “The Price of Perfect Nihilism.”
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10:33
Segment Topic:
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- Grover, how do you rate President Trump’s SOTU speech on Tuesday?
- VA Governor, Spanberger accused President Trump of NOT offering any new ideas; but isn’t the truth that he did offer NEW ideas – but did not offer any of their socialist ideas?
- What did you think of the president’s calling out insider trading on Capitol Hill and pointing his finder at Nancy Pelosi?
- President Trump is floating to use the tariffs for lifting the burden on U.S. taxpayers. How realistic is that?
- President Trump offered ideas on a new American retirement plan – similar to what is offered to Federal employees. What do you think about that?
- Are we seeing any increased participation in “Trump Accounts?”
- Is the working families tax cut (BBB) having any effect yet? If so, what are you seeing?
- The BBB allows a permanent, 100% expensing provisions allowing Americans to immediately deduct the cost of equipment purchases. How much of an impact will this have on the economy and will it have a direct effect on GDP?
Yesterday on your website, a story was posted on North Carolina: “Architect of NC Income Tax Cuts Takes on Incumbent Seeking to Undermine that Tax Relief.” What is going on in North Carolina? I thought Republicans controlled both chambers?
Panelist:
Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform
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11:06
Segment Topic:
An ICE attack that Mamdani endorses!
- The NYPD released photos of four suspects wanted for allegedly throwing snowballs and chunks of ice at officers during a Washington Square Park snowball fight.
- Police union leaders called the incident an assault and urged prosecutors to pursue charges once the suspects are identified and arrested.
- Mayor Mamdani praised officers for their storm response but described the scene as "kids at a snowball fight," drawing criticism from officials who say he downplayed the severity of what happened.
- Chief, why would NYPD officers continue to be treated like this on the streets of New York?
- Do you think that Commissioner Tish will last; can last as the police commissioner in New York?
- You joined the NYPD during the Giuliani years. What was it like back then to the day you announced your retirement last October?
Panelist:
John Chell, Former, NYPD, Chief of Department———————————————————————————————————————————————————
11:35
Segment Topic:
- Religion in America; is it on an upsurge?
- On Tuesday night, President Trump (at the SOTU Address) spoke of the rebound of religion is on inside America. Do you agree?
- 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?
- JP, do you see signs of a resurgence and if you do; what are they?
- Did the assassination of Charlie Kirk start the resurgence?
- What do you say to those who stopped going to church because they have soured on “ORGANIZED RELIGION?”
- Yesterday, I had Grace Reilly, from: Restoration of America on the program. I asked her about the Trump Administrations commitment to a faithful nation. Grace said that although the administration has done some good things; she feels that they have not done enough? Do you feel that the administration should and could do more?
- Earlier this month, parents in Maryland called Child Protective Services about a TPUSA event at a local high school. Your reaction?
Panelist:
JP De Gance: President of Communio
https://communio.org/leadership/
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11:50 Salute the Troops
Captain Royce Williams (USN Ret.)
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