9:06 — Ceasefire Questions and Strait of Hormuz

Monologue: Jake Smith opened the program with questions surrounding the announced two-week ceasefire involving Iran, asking whether the United States or Iran had given ground in the arrangement and whether Tehran could be trusted to honor any agreement.

  • Whether Iran or the United States “blinked” in the ceasefire arrangement
  • Whether Iran can be trusted in any negotiated framework
  • Whether Iranian proxies and militias would be bound by the agreement
  • Whether oil traffic will move freely through the Strait of Hormuz

9:20 — Democratic Criticism and American Resolve

Monologue: Jake discussed Democratic criticism of the administration’s posture toward Iran, arguing that political attacks during a sensitive negotiating period could project weakness abroad.

  • Criticism of media and Democratic messaging during the Iran conflict
  • Debate over claims of war crimes and executive legitimacy
  • Questions surrounding national unity during negotiations
  • Comparison to prior debate over presidential fitness and the 25th Amendment

9:35 — Brigadier General Blaine Holt on the Two-Week Ceasefire

Panelist: Brigadier General Blaine Holt, USAF (ret), Host, Dangerous Intellectuals Podcast

General Holt joined Jake Smith to analyze the announced two-week ceasefire and whether continued missile fire against Israel undermines the credibility of the arrangement. The discussion also examined whether Iranian proxies would be included in any agreement and whether negotiations could collapse and return to military action.

  • Status and credibility of the announced ceasefire
  • Whether Iran’s proxies are covered by the agreement
  • Prospects for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
  • Likelihood that negotiations could fail and bombing resume
  • The emerging maritime role of the A-10 in operations involving Iran

10:08 — Brigitte Gabriel on the Negotiations and Iran’s Demands

Panelist: Brigitte Gabriel, National Security Expert, Chairwoman, ACT for America

Brigitte Gabriel offered her analysis of the two-week ceasefire, the trustworthiness of Iran and Pakistan in a diplomatic role, and the larger implications of proposals reportedly under discussion. Jake pressed the question of whether any settlement would leave Iran with leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and whether Israel’s security concerns were being adequately addressed. https://www.actforamerica.org/

  • Whether Iran can be trusted during or after negotiations
  • Whether Pakistan can act as an honest intermediary
  • Debate over Iranian leverage in the Strait of Hormuz
  • Questions over sanctions, enrichment, and regional U.S. military posture
  • Whether Iranian proxies should be addressed in any final agreement

10:33 — Listener Reaction and Terms of the Proposal

Monologue: Jake reviewed the terms reportedly presented in the negotiations and questioned whether the United States should have demanded additional concessions beyond reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Reaction to proposals expected to resume Friday
  • Whether the U.S. received enough in return
  • Debate over sanctions relief, nuclear enrichment, and regional force posture
  • Late-breaking news and listener comments reserved for this segment

11:06 — War Crimes Debate with Joan Leslie McGill and Jay Town

Panelists: Joan Leslie McGill, Executive Director, U.S.-Israel Education Association; Jay Town, Former U.S. Attorney, Chief Compliance Officer, Newsmax Legal Contributor

Jake spoke with Joan Leslie McGill and Jay Town about accusations that President Trump’s military actions constitute war crimes, the political rhetoric surrounding the administration’s war posture, and whether eliminating a nuclear threat can be framed as criminal conduct. The segment also explored comparisons to past presidents and whether U.S. adversaries seek to constrain Trump internationally.

  • Whether military action against Iran can be characterized as a war crime
  • Political attacks on the administration during the conflict
  • Comparison to prior presidential use of force
  • Whether U.S. enemies seek to isolate Trump internationally
  • Assessment of the proposed agreement as a starting point

11:33 — Gary Benoit on Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment

Panelist: Gary Benoit, Editor-in-Chief, The New American

Gary Benoit joined the program for a constitutional discussion on the 14th Amendment and the legal fight over birthright citizenship. Jake argued that the current interpretation has strayed from the amendment’s original purpose and asked what remedies remain if Congress fails to act.

  • Meaning and scope of the 14th Amendment
  • Reaction to Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship
  • Debate over the amendment’s original intent
  • Possible legislative or constitutional remedies

11:50 — Salute the Troops

The program concludes with a Salute the Troops segment.