Military Missile Stockpiles, Strait of Hormuz Attacks, Zelensky’s Government Shakeup | Your News Talk America

Your News Talk America, August 5 2026: Iran missile stockpiles, Strait of Hormuz attacks, Zelensky shakeup

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Show Notes for Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Today's Guests

Lt. Col. Darin L. Gaub (Ret.) is a combat veteran, strategist, and servant leader. He is the author of Veritas Vincit, Latin for "Truth Prevails." Learn more at daringaub.com. Colonel Gaub joins Jake for two segments today.

9:00 · Show Open: Is the Military Running Low on Missiles?

The Trump administration is pushing back on concerns that the war with Iran has drained U.S. stockpiles of some of its most advanced long range missiles, after a report found the Army had burned through nearly all of its Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles during the five month conflict.

  • Reuters reported the Army has used virtually all of its ATACMS and PrSM inventories, with officials fearing the drawdown could complicate a response to future crises involving China or Russia. (Fox News)
  • The White House disputed any suggestion the military lacks the weapons it needs to carry out its missions. (Fox News)
  • Jake asks what the IRGC makes of this information becoming public.

Guest: Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, author of Veritas Vincit (bio)

9:20 · Strait of Hormuz Under Pressure

Iran and Oman have advanced negotiations on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, allowing ships to enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian controlled route and exit through an Omani controlled one. But Iranian state media says the agreement will be delayed as long as the U.S. continues to threaten Tehran.

  • A Liberia flagged cargo ship became the fourth vessel since Friday attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the crew to abandon ship, with one crew member still missing.
  • The Houthis admitted attacking a Saudi oil tanker with missiles off the Saudi port city of Yanbu.
  • Iran is ramping up political pressure on the U.S. to gain leverage, a leading analyst warns.
  • Foundation for Defense of Democracies Iran Program Senior Director Behnam Ben Taleblu said this is a regime that knows it cannot win an outright battle of conventional capability, and that no U.S. president has inflicted more damage on the Iranian regime than President Trump, though the administration has recently pulled back from earlier threats.
  • Taleblu said even a Tehran municipality run newspaper has called Trump's threats watered down, dubbing the U.S. a paper tiger. (Fox News)

Guest: Lt. Col. Darin Gaub (bio)

9:35 · Iran's Old Tricks and the Missile Question, Continued

Iranian state media reiterated on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz agreement with Oman will be delayed as long as the U.S. keeps up the pressure on Tehran, a pattern Jake says is nothing new for the regime. (Jerusalem Post)

  • The conversation returns to the missile stockpile question: the Trump administration rejects concerns that the Iran war left the U.S. low on advanced long range missiles, after a report found the Army burned through nearly all of its ATACMS and PrSM stocks during the five month conflict.
  • Officials worry the drawdown could complicate the military's ability to respond to future crises with adversaries such as China and Russia.
  • The White House disputes any suggestion the military lacks what it needs. (Fox News)

Guest: Ryan Morgan, Pentagon and Military Reporter for The Epoch Times

10:00 · Kyiv, Zelensky's Reshuffle, and the China Iran Pipeline

Jake checks in on the current situation in Kyiv, how Ukrainians feel about the war after damaging so much of Russia's oil infrastructure, and whether the city feels like it is still at war or going about its business.

  • Is the Ukrainian Navy still monitoring weapons shipments to Russia through the Caspian Sea, and could that lead to a naval confrontation with Russia?
  • Is the U.S. providing intelligence to Zelensky on Iranian shipments to Russia?
  • More reshuffling in Zelensky's government: while attention has focused on the firing of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Commander in Chief General Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukrainian press has reported the real trigger was the recall of Ambassador to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna. (The Gateway Pundit, The Gateway Pundit)
  • Reports continue that Chinese shoulder fired rockets are being transferred to Iran, now reportedly routed through Pakistan.

Guest: Dr. Antonio Graceffo, PhD, China MBA, economist and national security analyst focused on China and Russia, graduate of American Military University, reporter for The Gateway Pundit (bio)

10:20 · How Bad Policy Fuels Wildfires

The Canadian wildfires that sent smoke across the Midwest and Eastern states this summer are, in this view, a reminder of how ideology and short term thinking drive poor forest management rather than a symptom of a changing climate. (National Review)

  • Are the recent wildfires in Europe and Washington state also rooted in poor forest management?
  • Green activists have pointed to climate change as the driver behind the wildfires and argued for forgoing fossil fuels, but the segment argues that higher taxes and a weaker economy will not stop wildfires or change the climate.
  • For the most part, wildfires trace back to people and lightning, not a changing climate.

Guest: Jason Hayes, Senior Research Fellow for Energy and Environment at The Heritage Foundation (bio)

10:30 · Bystanders, Gun Rights, and Parental Responsibility

A shooter who killed three people and wounded seven others at an In N Out Burger was distracted from continuing his attack when an armed civilian and an off duty state trooper began shooting back, witnesses told NBC News. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks credited the pair with helping prevent further casualties. (NBC News, Police1)

  • Separately, the sentencing of Georgia father Colin Gray to 15 years for providing the firearm used in the Apalachee High School shooting has reignited a hard question: when does parental negligence become criminal responsibility?
  • Parents are rarely punished for their children's actions unless a gun is involved.
  • If you own guns and have children, what are your responsibilities around securing your firearm and reporting a child's mental health concerns to authorities?
  • Do red flag laws make it harder for parents to report their own children?

Guest: Stephen Willeford, spokesman for Gun Owners of America, who helped stop the 2017 mass shooting at Sutherland Springs, Texas (bio)

11:00 · China, Iran, and a Perplexing Washington

Jake presses Gordon on whether China is funneling shoulder launched missile systems to Iran by way of Pakistan, and what other ways Russia and China may be helping Tehran.

  • What is behind Gordon's recent posts on X about South Korean President Yoon?
  • During a podcast with General Holt last week, Gordon said he was perplexed about President Trump, why?
  • As the DSA gains influence in America, is Beijing watching, and is there any indication the CCP is financing or supporting it?
  • Should the Trump administration cancel the planned state visit with Xi next month?

Guest: Gordon G. Chang, Gatestone Institute Senior Fellow and author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America. Follow him at @GordonGChang

11:30 · His Name Is Elijah

His Name Is Elijah is the memoir of Maria Cuccia, who shares her family's story of love, loss, and resilience, woven with visions and experiences she says defy easy explanation. At the center is Elijah, a presence whose appearance reshaped her understanding of life, love, and the unseen forces that guide us. (Amazon)

  • Reported UFO abductions and alien experiments on human women have circulated for years. What sets Maria's story apart?
  • Her account sits in tension with organized religion. Can her story and faith coexist?

Guest: Maria Cuccia, author of His Name Is Elijah. Her story first reached national audiences on NBC's The Other Side with Dr. Will Miller in 1997, and she has since appeared on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, WABC Radio with T.J. McCormack, and Redacted with Clayton Morris. The book's foreword was written by Harry Hepcat.

11:50 · Uniting a Divided Country

How does the Prohuman Foundation work to unite a deeply divided country? Wilk joins Jake to talk about the mission and about his podcast, Derate the Hate.

Guest: Wilk Wilkinson, leadership coach and producer of the Derate the Hate podcast (bio)

Salute the Troops

Today's salute goes to Elmore Brittingham Jr. of Wilmington, Delaware. Thank you for your service.

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