Your News Talk America with Jake Smith – 3/3/2026
Your News Talk America with Jake Smith
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9:06
Show Open:
- When will they learn?
- Podcast host and TikToker Leigh McGowan, known as PoliticsGirl on social media, apologized during a CNN appearance on Friday after falsely claiming President Donald Trumpsaid Democrats should be "killed."
- Austin CBS reporter is being praised for defying a superior’s order to ignore a massive crowd of Iranian nationals cheering President Trump and U.S. military action. "They don't want us to focus on this.” "Well, I am."
- Yesterday on Will Cain’s Fox show, General Jack Keane got a bit testy!
Panelist:
Nicholas Fondacaro, Associate Editor: Newsbusters (MRC)
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2026/03/02/view-compares-us-striking-iran-russia-invading-ukraine
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9:20
Segment Topic:
- Marxist State Media propaganda machine shifts into high gear following the start of Operation Epic Fury:
- The View weighs in!
- The Washington Compost cries over Ayatollah!
- WashPost Touts Khamenei as Man With an ‘Easy Smile’ and Love of 'Poetry' (Newsbusters/Nicholas Fondacaro)
- On Monday’s Morning Joe in the aftermath of the Strikes on Iran and Pentagon Press Conference, co-host Jonathan Lemire was fixated and seemingly rooting for a scenario where President Trump’s approval would go down if there was a prolonged war or deaths of more American Troops. Then, guest Elise Jordan, co-host of The Weekend: Primetime, naively wondered why the military and Secretary Pete Hegseth have not shared all their classified war plans with the public. (Newsbusters/Nicholas Spinnato)
Panelist:
Nicholas Fondacaro, Associate Editor: Newsbusters (MRC)
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2026/03/02/view-compares-us-striking-iran-russia-invading-ukraine
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9:35
Monologue:
“Waite a minute!”
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10:05
Segment Topic:
- Response to the start of hostilities with Iran?
- An unprecedented joint operation with the Israelis.
- Israel wants regime change; the U.S. wants to disarm the regime.
- Your assessment thus far: Operation Epic Fury?
- 3 F-15’s was shot down in Kuwait. How could this happen?
- What is the F-15 designed for?
- President Trump announced that more U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East. If we are not putting boots on the ground, why do we need more troops?
- Trump did admit that limited troops might be needed.
- Trump: “The bid one is coming?”
- Did Iran miscalculate by attacking Gulf States?
- How do you see the Israeli action targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon?
- Israel sent their troops into Lebanon earlier today.
- Hezbollah, like their daddy in Iran has missile stockpiles.
- How long can U.S. supply of missiles last?
- What was your reaction to the U.S. using Iranian-like Kamikaze drones?
- Under Trump’s command, the rules of engagement have changed. How critical is this to winning?
- Like Venezuela, China’s air defense equipment did not work very well. Should the Iranians demand their money back from the Chi-Com’s.
- Yesterday, Gordon Chang commented on actions in Iran; all roads lead to China. Do you agree?
- What is going on between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
Panelist:
Brigadier General, Blaine Holt, USAF Retired: Host of Podcast: Dangerous Intellectuals!
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10:33
Segment Topic:
- At this moment in American history, we should be asking questions. For those who criticize us for asking questions or try to prevent us from asking questions – we should be very wary.
- War propaganda always works in both directions!
- Fox military analyst General Jack Keane gets testy with Will Caine yesterday!
- Keane considers Lloyd Austin his buddy!
- Yesterday, on YNTA, former CIA analyst, Larry C. Johnson provided his assessment of Operation Epic Fury:
- Can the U.S. Military sustain a larger conflict without weapons?
- Could we run out of missiles and rockets before Iran and its proxies do?
Panelist:
DIAL Producers and The Talk of Delmarva Callers
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11:05
Segment Topic:
- Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah attack as war expands! (Reuters)
- What was your reaction upon learning that Operation Epic Fury was underway?
- How likely is it that Iran will be able to rejoin western civilization for the first time in 47 years?
- Even though Iran’s ability to wage war are being degraded, their proxies remain a real problem for Israel and the United States?
- Ken, the images of Iranians living in the United States; crying, carrying placards with pictures of President Trump. What did you think?
- Iranians marching in support of Trump and the United States is in sharp contrast to those who have taking to the streets to wage war on America!
- Ken, President Trump and senior members of his administration have repeatedly urged Iranians to take to the streets and take their country back. In 1979 – they did not do that and have lived under Islamic slavery for 47 years. Will they heed Trump’s warnings?
Panelist:
Kenneth Abramowitz, author of The Multifront War: Defending America From Political Islam, China, Russia, Pandemics, and Racial Strife. Ken is the founder of savethewest.com, a website dedicated to saving Western Civilization from itself.
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11:33
Segment Topic:
- Scott Mackay weighs in on Operation Epic Fury with two outstanding opinion pieces in The American Spectator!
- “Ten Thoughts on Operation Epic Fury and Its Aftermath. Why the strike on Iran was legal, overdue, and a strategic earthquake.”
- “Americans Are Skeptical of the Iran Strikes. That’s a Good Thing. A 47-year war comes to a head — and a wary nation waits.”
Panelist:
Scott McKay: Contributing Editor: The American Spectator, publisher of the Hayride, which offers news and commentary on Louisiana and national politics. https://spectator.org/ten-thoughts-on-operation-epic-fury-and-its-aftermath/
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11:50 Salute the Troops
The President awards three Medals of Honor!
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