The latest on the Iran conflict as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivers an update and President Trump speaks out during a White House event. What are they really saying about the situation and what comes next? Joe Pags breaks it down and explains the key takeaways Americans need to understand. Then Dr. Sheila Nazarian joins the show. A Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who escaped the Iranian theocracy with her family, she shares a powerful firsthand story about what life is really like under that regime. Nazarian explains what the world often gets wrong about Iran, how her family escaped, and why she believes many activists who speak loudly about Gaza remain silent about violence against Iranians. An eye-opening and deeply personal conversation you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump announces Tucker Carlson is out of the MAGA movement, and Joe Pags and the crew have a field day with it—rolling through the puns and reactions in a hilarious segment you have to hear. Then frustration grows over the stalled auto-pen investigation, with Pags asking why the momentum seems to have disappeared. Plus, the latest on the Nancy Guthrie case as NewsNation reporter Brian Entin joins the show. Entin has been one of the top journalists covering the story from the beginning and shares what he’s learned after 33 days of intense reporting—including whether the case is going cold and what developments could still break it open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Pags dives into one of the biggest political stories out of Texas—Rep. Tony Gonzales of TX-23 is facing explosive allegations involving an alleged affair with a staffer who later took her own life. In an exclusive interview, Pags asks the questions everyone is asking: Did the affair happen? Can Gonzales still serve in Congress? And could an ethics investigation or political pressure force him out? Nothing is off limits. Gonzales responds directly to the allegations, the ethics probe, and the tragedy surrounding the aide’s death. Pags presses him hard on whether he believes he can still do the job and what comes next for his political future. A raw, intense conversation you have to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Pags covers the latest developments surrounding Iran after strong comments from Pete Hegseth about U.S. and allied control in the region’s airspace. What does that actually mean from a military standpoint—and how serious is the situation becoming? Pags walks through the implications and what Americans should be paying attention to. Then retired USAF Colonel and combat veteran Rob Maness joins the show for a deep, informative breakdown of the potential military strategy involving Iran. Why is this moment different from the past? Why didn’t previous administrations take similar action? Maness explains the timing, the risks, and what could realistically happen next from the perspective of someone who’s actually served in combat and understands the strategy behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Iran conflict a distraction from the Epstein files? Joe Pags says no way—but the crew still has some fun tearing through the wild conspiracy theories circulating online. It’s a lively, sometimes hilarious look at the internet’s most out-there takes on today’s biggest headlines. Then Josh Hammer of the Article III Project joins Pags for a fiery conversation on the growing controversy surrounding Candace Owens. Why is she suddenly going after Erika Kirk? Why are some voices on the right turning against Israel? And what role do figures like Tucker Carlson play in the debate over the Iran strikes? Hammer breaks it all down in a blunt, no-holds-barred interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran’s leadership is a revolving door of danger—and Joe Pags explains why. From assassinations to mysterious deaths and power struggles, history shows that some Iranian leaders barely take office before chaos follows. Iran’s political system has seen multiple high-ranking officials killed or targeted, just today. So, is the current conflict really an “America First” move? Pags says yes—and breaks down why the timing matters and what the real strategic goals might be. Plus, a moment you have to hear from the Oval Office: President Trump goes off on what he calls the “sick people” running Iran, delivering a blunt message about the regime and why the U.S. acted now. Pags plays the clips and explains what it all means for America—and what could come next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 40 years ago, Donald J. Trump was already warning about Iran—and Joe Pags points out something striking: the message hasn’t changed. Love him or hate him, Pags says one thing is clear—Trump has been remarkably consistent on Iran for decades. Then reporters try to trap Secretary of State Marco Rubio with a classic gotcha question… and it completely backfires. Rubio flips the script and dismantles the narrative on the spot. Meanwhile, Chuck Schumer is once again furious—but when isn’t he? Plus, Matt Schlapp of CPAC joins the show. The longtime conservative leader and foreign affairs voice breaks down the Iran situation, what happens next, and why it matters for America. He also previews the upcoming CPAC Dallas event and what conservatives should expect. A sharp, timely conversation you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Georgia father is convicted of murder after giving his son a gun that was later used in a deadly shooting—and Joe Pags says the case raises serious questions. How is the father legally responsible for what his son did? The ruling has the country debating accountability, gun rights, and where the line should be drawn. Pags opens the phones and the reactions pour in. Callers weigh in, the crew pushes back, and even the studio can’t agree. It’s a lively, no-holds-barred hour on a shocking case full of twists—and a debate that’s dividing Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America is now engaged in military action against Iran — but is this our war? Joe Pags dives into the latest conflict and lays out why he believes this isn’t reckless adventurism, but a preemptive, America-First move to protect U.S. forces and citizens. Top leaders like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have said Iran’s growing missile and drone capabilities posed a serious future threat, and Speaker Mike Johnson confirms Congress was briefed on the need for action to defend American interests. Pags contrasts that with how legacy media and some politicians are spinning the narrative — and explains exactly what Americans are missing in the mainstream headlines. A must-hear breakdown of who’s saying what — and why this moment matters for national security and global stability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices