Your News Talk America with Jake Smith — April 27, 2026

09:06 – Show Open
Trump calls ‘60 Minutes’ host ‘disgraceful’ for reading WHCD suspect manifesto
Coverage criticism of WHCD incident
Security and political climate analysis
Panelist: NONE

09:20 – Segment Topic
Hakeem Jeffries “Maximum Warfare” comments
Post-assassination messaging shift
Barry Soetoro statement discussion
Panelist: NONE (DIAL Producers/callers)

09:35 – Monologue
“When will the luck run out?”

09:45 – Segment Topic
Security breach analysis
Preparedness vs. luck discussion
Panelist: Former NYPD Chief of Department John Chell

10:08 – Segment Topics
Military security role
15 chemical spraying drones stolen in NJ investigation
NY Post – Drone Theft Investigation
Iran proposal regarding Strait of Hormuz
Global trade route shifts and geopolitical implications
Internal instability within Iran leadership
Preview of Dangerous Intellectuals Episode 33
Panelist: Brigadier General Blaine Holt, USAF (ret), Host: Dangerous Intellectuals Podcast

10:33 – Segment Topic
Firsthand account from WHCD attendee
Security concerns at Washington Hilton
Suitability of mixed-use venues for high-security events
Political tensions surrounding media and administration
Iranian observation of U.S. instability
Caroline Leavitt maternity leave discussion
Daily Signal – WHCD Coverage
Panelist: Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell, White House Correspondent, The Daily Signal
@TheElizMitchell

11:06 – Segment Topic
Planned Parenthood funding debate
Coalition push for federal funding ban
Senate legislative timeline and implications
Fox News – Planned Parenthood Funding
Panelist: Kimberly Bird, Live Action

11:33 – Segment Topic
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance merger approval
Regulatory hurdles and industry reaction
Consumer impact analysis
NBC News – Media Merger
Panelist: Gary Scimeca, Chair, Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE)
CASE Website