Show Notes and Rundown
Episode Overview
The Trump administration signals it is closer than ever to a memorandum of understanding with Iran that would end the war, lift the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and freeze uranium enrichment for as long as 20 years. Jake breaks down the diplomacy with national security analyst Paul Davis, then turns to Judge Andrew Napolitano on a federal magistrate's conduct in the Cole Allen case and the latest Supreme Court fights. Author Michael McCarron explains how AI is reshaping the cognitive battlespace, and Mayor David Rubin reports from Shiloh on the Israeli view of any deal.
Segment Breakdown
9:06 to 9:12 | Show Open: Trump Closes In on Iran Memorandum of Understanding
The Trump administration signals it is close to a single page memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the war and frame longer term nuclear negotiations. Phase one would lift Iran's choke hold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. ending its naval blockade, with all parties (including Hezbollah and Israel) declaring an end to hostilities. Phase two would address enrichment, with the U.S. pushing for a 20 year freeze, the export of nearly 1,000 pounds of highly enriched uranium, and IAEA inspection access at Iranian nuclear sites. Trump told reporters the next 48 hours are critical and warned of further action if talks fail.
9:13 to 9:20 | National Security Analyst Paul Davis on the Iran Negotiations
Panelist: Paul Davis, Vice President at the Institute of World Politics.
Paul Davis joins Jake to assess the state of play. A former DIA Iraq Division lead intelligence analyst and former Army lead analyst for MNA-3 Syria and Lebanon, Davis brings deep regional experience to the conversation. Expect a hard look at what Iran is likely to actually concede, what verification mechanisms are realistic, and how the proposed framework squares with Israeli demands for no enrichment, missile limits, and strict enforcement.
https://www.iwp.edu/faculty/paul-m-davis/
9:20 to 9:35 | Sponsored Client Segment: Community Bank Delaware
A featured segment with show sponsor Community Bank Delaware.
9:35 to 9:45 | Jake's Monologue: When Your Money Runs Out
A Jake Smith monologue titled "When Your Money Runs Out."
9:45 to 10:08 | Battlespace of Mind: AI, Cybernetics, and Information Warfare with Michael McCarron
Panelist: Michael McCarron, author of Battlespace of Mind: AI and Cybernetics in Information Warfare.
Author Michael McCarron joins Jake to discuss his book Battlespace of Mind: AI and Cybernetics in Information Warfare, which argues that the human mind has become a militarized battlespace. The conversation traces modern psychological warfare tools back to Nazi era neurocognitive experimentation and walks listeners through concepts like thought injection, remote cognitive influence, and reflexive control. McCarron also lays out which global actors are deploying neurocognitive weapons, what makes AI different from a traditional propaganda tool, and how everyday Americans can recognize and resist cognitive manipulation.
https://www.trineday.com/products/battle-space-of-mind-ai-and-cybernetics-in-information-warfare
10:08 to 10:33 | Jake and the Judge: Napolitano on Faruqui, the Supreme Court, and Cornell
Panelist: Judge Andrew Napolitano, Senior Judicial Analyst at Newsmax and host of the Judging Freedom podcast.
Senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano returns for Jake and the Judge. Topics include federal magistrate Zia Faruqui, who reportedly apologized in court to would be presidential assassin Cole Allen and who has a record of statements critical of the Trump administration from the bench, along with how magistrate judges are appointed and how long they serve. Napolitano will also weigh in on Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's recent rebuke from Justice Samuel Alito (joined by Justices Thomas and Gorsuch), the Supreme Court's restoration of interstate Mifepristone mailing, and the confrontation between Cornell University's president and student protesters opposed to Israel. His latest opinion piece is titled "The Comey Indictment and Free Speech."
10:33 to 10:50 | Stroke Awareness Month with Dr. Jeremy M. Liff
Panelist: Dr. Jeremy M. Liff, board certified neurologist and neurointerventional specialist.
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Dr. Jeremy M. Liff joins Jake to walk through prevention, warning signs, and what every American should know about their own risk profile. With roughly 795,000 Americans suffering a stroke each year, the conversation covers the differences between stroke types, the blood pressure numbers that should trigger concern, the role of diet, exercise, and sleep, and which symptoms warrant a 911 call versus a same day medical visit.
10:50 to 11:06 | Returning Civility to American Politics with Prof. Michael Lee
Panelist: Prof. Michael Lee, Director of the Civility Initiative at the College of Charleston and board member of the Prohuman Foundation.
Prof. Michael Lee joins Jake to ask whether civility can return to Washington. Lee, whose research focuses on political identity and whose books include Creating Conservatism: Postwar Words that Made an American Movement and We Are Not One People: Separatism and Secession in American Politics Since 1776, examines how American politics descended into name calling, street brawling, and lost respect, and whether voters now actively reward incivility in their candidates. Lee also hosts the When We Disagree podcast.
https://www.prohumanfoundation.org/
11:06 to 11:20 | Markets, Oil, and the Dow at 50,000 with Anthony Esposito
Panelist: Anthony Esposito, Founder and CEO of Ascalon VI Capital.
Anthony Esposito joins Jake to assess whether the Dow can hit 50,000 again with the country still in the middle of a war. The conversation covers whether the rally is driven by profit margins or by expectations that hostilities are ending, transitory inflation tied to energy prices, oil rerouting around the Strait of Hormuz, where WTI and Brent are headed after both fell below $100 a barrel, expectations for new Fed leadership and a possible rate cut, and the outlook for ten year Treasuries.
https://ascalonvicapital.com/about
11:20 to 11:33 | AI in the Midterms and GOP Internal Fights with Keith Koffler
Panelist: Keith Koffler, Managing Editor of The Daily Signal.
Keith Koffler joins Jake to look at how AI will be deployed in the 2026 midterms and what shape the new election ecosystem is taking. The conversation also covers President Trump's leverage in the recent Indiana Republican State Senate primary, growing conservative discontent over abortion policy, the Dobbs decision, and the ongoing fight over interstate Mifepristone shipments. Koffler closes with reflections from the recent White House Correspondents' Dinner.
https://www.dailysignal.com/search/?q=Keith%20Koffler
11:33 to 11:55 | Mayor David Rubin on Israel and the Iran Deal
Panelist: David Rubin, former Mayor of Shiloh, Israel and Founder of the Shiloh Israel Children's Fund.
David Rubin joins Jake to share the Israeli perspective on a potential negotiated settlement with Iran and the ongoing fighting in Lebanon. Rubin will discuss whether Iran can credibly freeze enrichment, the demand to export nearly 1,000 pounds of highly enriched uranium, and IAEA inspection access. The segment will also cover a recent incident involving an IDF soldier and a statue of the Virgin Mary, and what it means for Christian relations with the Israeli military.
https://www.IsraelChildren.org
https://www.DavidRubinIsrael.com
https://www.ConfrontingRadicals.com
Salute the Troops
Pending. Salute the Troops content was not included in the planned rundown.
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