A “non-update” in the Nancy Guthrie case—reports say the family may be getting her home back. What does that really signal? Joe Pags reads between the lines. JD Vance heads to Wisconsin to tout President Trump’s economy—and in a jaw-dropper, Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer thanks Trump for Michigan’s booming business climate. Yes, that happened. Then Will Chamberlain of the Article III Project joins Joe Pags for a rapid-fire legal breakdown: Does law enforcement need a judicial warrant to make an arrest? Can Republicans bring back the real talking filibuster? Will John Thune actually act? And what’s next on Trump’s tariffs—plus the buzz about a possible tariff refund? Sharp answers, big implications, and a fast-moving hour you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should mail-in ballots be banned? Have Democrats actually tried to game the system? Joe Pags digs into the voter integrity fight and what’s happening as Harmeet Dhillon moves to collect voter data—whether certain states want to cooperate or not. Is this transparency or a turf war? Pags lays it out clearly. Then it’s DOPE OF THE DAY—lefty lunacy edition. The contenders are wild, the crew weighs in, and the laughs roll. And buckle up: former mob boss Michael Franzese joins Joe Pags for a jaw-dropping comparison between the old American Mafia and today’s Mexican cartels. After reports that cartel boss El Mencho may be out of the picture, what really happens next? Franzese explains the power vacuum, the brutal internal battles, and why he believes modern cartels operate more like paramilitary organizations than street gangs. From border spillover risks to whether U.S. leaders grasp the threat, this is a chilling, insider perspective you won’t hear anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night’s State of the Union brought big moments—and Joe Pags breaks down his favorites. From the strongest applause lines to the most powerful themes, he walks you through what landed and why it mattered. But the real fireworks? Some Democrats refusing to stand—even for American citizens being honored. Pags calls it out, then plays their own defenses back so you can decide. Callers light up the lines with their favorite moments, biggest surprises, and sharpest takes. It’s a high-energy, can’t-miss recap of a major speech—with plenty of Pags-style commentary and crowd reaction woven in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Senate move the SAVE America Act—or cave? Joe Pags breaks down the fight over voter ID and why it matters right now. Then the Trump administration floats requiring proof of citizenship for banking access—security safeguard or overreach? Pags cuts through it. Victor Avila — former ICE Supervisory Special Agent and current ONDCP Assistant Director — joins the show with a chilling warning. After El Mencho, cartel instability is spilling outward. Fentanyl pipelines, organized recon tactics, and questions surrounding the Nancy Guthrie case raise bigger national security concerns. Is this just crime—or something far more coordinated? Fast, sharp, and packed with substance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Tony Gonzales going to step down—or get pushed out? Joe Pags says the pressure is building, and the path forward may be narrowing fast. Then, four years into the war in Ukraine, is there finally an off-ramp? Some leaders are hinting at movement. Pags lays out what’s actually happening and what could come next. War with Iran—real possibility or overheated rhetoric? After comments from John Thune raise eyebrows, Pags digs into whether Washington is drifting toward another conflict. Then former Congressman and Judge Ted Poe joins the show. He reacts to what he saw at the SOTU, weighs in on the political theatrics, and gives a direct take on whether America is truly heading toward confrontation with Iran. Straight answers. No fluff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lawmaker says she would rather not attend the State of the Union in dramatic fashion — and Joe Pags asks the obvious question: who voted for this kind of representation? The SOTU boycott chatter is heating up. Meanwhile, Gavin Newsom is now being criticized by members of the left-leaning media — is the constant pandering finally catching up to him? Is his political future getting shakier? Then Senator Ron Johnson joins Joe Pags to break down why his state won’t release voter rolls, what’s really at stake with the SAVE Act, and what to expect from the SOTU. Direct answers, no fluff, and real insight in a packed hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A heartbreaking update in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance as the reward for any information bringing her home climbs to $1.2 million. Savannah releases a new video update—and the emotion is real. Joe Pags walks through what we know, what we don’t, and why this case continues to grip the nation. Then it’s State of the Union night. What will President DT focus on? Border? Economy? Birthright citizenship? Pags lays out his predictions—and asks the spicy question: how many political “dopes” won’t show up? The no-show count might be telling. A big-news, high-stakes hour you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team USA’s gold medal hockey champs are heading to the White House—and yes, they’ll be with President DT at the SOTU. Big American energy. But while the champs are celebrating, Texas politics is heating up. Is there real infighting in the Senate race… or just campaign-season drama? Joe Pags digs in. Then things turn serious. Americans being told to shelter in place in Mexico. Cartels battling in broad daylight. Iran making moves. Ukraine warning of global escalation. Are these isolated headlines—or pieces of a much bigger puzzle? Lt. Col. Jeffrey Addicott joins Joe Pags and doesn’t sugarcoat it. Is this a cartel turf war or something more organized? Are cartels operating inside the U.S.? Could Americans be targeted? Would POTUS use drone strikes if it came to that? And are we anywhere near a multi-country conflict involving Iran? From gold medals to global flashpoints—this hour moves fast and hits hard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A major shift in the Mexican drug war after Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes — one of the most powerful cartel leaders — was killed in a military operation, triggering violent backlash across several states as rival cartels retaliate and chaos spreads. Meanwhile in the U.S., President DT signs a proclamation designating February 22 as National Angel Family Day, honoring Americans killed by criminal illegal aliens and spotlighting the human cost of border crime — a moment that flew under legacy media radar. In Washington, renewed scrutiny over Rep. Tony Gonzales’ future raises questions about political timing, accountability, and whether he should step aside amid controversy. It’s high-stakes, timely, and packed with global impact you’ll want to hear broken down in classic Pags style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices