Nation of Jake

The Fired Losers Club is comprised of Don Lemon and Joy Reid and Reid had a crazy take about JD Vance. Reid argued that Vice President JD Vance benefited from "affirmative action and DEI" to enter Yale Law School, claiming he was admitted as an "Appalachian white" to diversify elite institutions. Also on the show: TWO INTERVIEWS. We talk to famed-comic Henry Cho, as he is set to perform in Memphis this weekend, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart about the Hantavirus and more on Iran. We also talk about the Chud the Builder shooting and Spencer Pratt in LA crosshairs. 

Who knew some risky birdwatching could turn into the "next COVID-19"? Details from 'Patient Zero' In the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak have been released and it's interesting to say the least. From everything SOME politicians are saying, we should be fearful for our lives. Should we? Also on the show: LA Mayor Karen Bass says the problem with the unhoused population isn't drug abuse...it's their teeth! We also hop aboard the news cruise, talk about a Memphis Safe Task Force operation at Burger King, and BBQ Fest happening this week!

How about some Yolanda Cooper-Sutton in DC? Or what about Charlotte Bergmann finally getting over the hump and winning the 9th District? We discuss the possibilities and candidates now that the Congressional maps have been changed, booting out ol' fried chicken Steve Cohen.  Also on the show: MPD released the body camera footage of the shooting of Officer Oscar Torres-Molina, Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke tragically passed away at 29, the Hantavirus seems to be ramping up, and two rounds of Impossible Trivia. 

"He's had 20 years..." Rep. Steve Cohen is still suing instead of just running no matter what the district looked like and some democrats are NOW saying that the margins COULD result in some being flipped, right after calling it all racist. And now the Memphis City Council is stepping in, despite the changes having nothing to do with them. Also on the show: we hear a new proposition from LA Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt and how he would handle crime/homelessness, Justin J. Pearson unleashes his acting skills over the weekend, and Jake honors the life and legacy of baseball legend Bobby Cox. 

The Pentagon started making public "never-before-seen" details on unexplained phenomena that the government has been holding for decades. These phenomena were formerly known as... unidentified flying objects. Is this as disappointing as the Epstein files release? We break it all down.  Also on the show: Ronald McDonald does a pretty good job singing the National Anthem, Jake attempts to play the drums for us, Rosie O'Donnell's daughter is already suffering from TDS, and WVNN's Dale Jackson joins the show to talk about TN's redistricted map. 

Memphis will be split into three congressional districts under the new U.S. House map that Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law on Thursday. What followed is absolute chaos at the House, as characters like Justin J. Pearson, Justin Jones, and Steve Cohen wasted no time with theatrics and race-baiting. Also on the show: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims that nobody should be earning billions of dollars, the hantavirus could either be a dud or the next COVID-19, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins the show to talk the redistricting change and more on Ted Turner.  

You miss 100% of the shots you DON'T take. That applies best to CNN's founder Ted Turner, who took every risk to elevate the brand of the world's first 24-hour cable news channel. We are joined by longtime Atlanta TV/Radio personality John Fricke who shared stories about Turner's legacy.  Also on the show: Katie Porter continues to embarrass herself on the California Gov. Debate stage, Wanda Halbert loses by just 121 votes in Shelby County primaries, Marco Rubio gives a Superman-like speech, and TN Republicans revealed their proposed redistricted map. 

Arriba! Besides naming what our favorite Mexican dishes and guilty pleasures are, the big story is Rep. Steve Cohen making his case as the most important politician to represent TN's 9th Congressional District, a position that may not exist anymore.  Also on the show: the polls are open in Shelby County, we discuss the legitimacy of Kamikaze Dolphins, Trump tells reporters Iran could have nuked the United States with a bunch of kids standing right next to him, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia. 

It's the day of lightsabers, x-wings, Jar-Jar, and jawas! Happy Star Wars Day, we celebrate by giving you our rankings of all-time Star Wars movies, moments, and putting Producer Rivera to the test as we play Star Wars trivia. Does Rivera know Star Wars ball, or is he a fake nerd like the rest of 'em? Also on the show: Joy Reid is starting the "JD Vance is worse than Trump" campaign already, former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani is still in critical condition battling pneumonia, and more updates on Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris fighting MSCS state oversight!

Iran, in the absence of its navy, is using WHAT wildlife in its unconventional arsenal?! What is your go-to creature to weaponize? Dale Jackson joins the Nation to recap redistricting and the third Trump assassination attempt.  The Kentucky Derby is nigh, who are some of the most promising horses on the ticket, and what exactly are the rules for "jockey-ing?" 

What constitutes a "fair fight" when it comes to the redistricting battle in Tennessee? Jasmine "Crockpot" thinks she's "one of the most powerful people in America?!" JP Morgan exec in hot water in wake of steamy sexual harassment charges lobbed against her!  Max the Producer is in for Josh Rivera to round out Apes in April with his own primate contributions.  Ron Hart joins the program to recap the week, from a third Trump assassination attempt to the etymology of "86." 

The leader of a nonprofit in Memphis that collaborates with law enforcement to fight child abuse and human trafficking was discovered restrained on an island connected to Jeffrey Epstein. We Fight Monsters founder Benjamin Owen faces charges of trespassing but was he actually hogtied by a pregnant lady? Also on the show: Is Steve Cohen done in District 9? Trump also teases releasing the UFO Files, Whoopi Goldberg says Trump is building the White House ballroom as a way to stay in office forever, and today's Wheel of Weird story: Manphibian!

Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged by a federal grand jury for a controversial Instagram post from a year ago that President Donald Trump and officials of his administration felt constituted as threat to the president. Is Trump justified for this, or is this an over-exaggeration? Also on the show: Jake rants about the OTHER Mayor Lee Harris regarding his lawsuit on behalf of MSCS, Jimmy Kimmel explains his joke about Melania Trump looking like an expectant widow, and we play three rounds of Impossible Trivia Tuesday!

For the third time in three years, Trump has become a target. We have a manifesto and clear motive, and still there are conspiracies that it was staged. How was the attempted assassin able to get this far? We break down all the details of the night and the insane reactions. Also on the show: JB Smiley stole Doug McGowan's tagline,  people are calling for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired (again)), Rep. Ilhan Omar believes there was eleven World Wars, and County Mayor Lee Harris plans to sue the state of TN for MSCS oversight. 

"We NEED state intervention. I am an advocate." Strong words by former Memphis mayor Willie Herenton, who revealed his position on Brent Taylor's strong (and successful) push for an oversight board of MSCS. Democrats are calling oversight racist, and that Herenton is basically out of touch. Also on the show: Famous comedian Henry Cho, "The Korean Tennessean", joined the show to talk about the sacrifices he made on his comedy journey and to chop it up with Jake. Rivera also gives his full review of the Michael movie, and we reveal the weirdest TN town names. 

A bill for the state to establish an oversight board for Memphis Shelby County Schools was APPROVED by the Tennessee State Senate and House. The vote in the House was 73-19 and the State Senate result was 27-6. The governor’s desk will soon receive the bill, and Democrats are saying it's all racist. Shocked? Also on the show: Memphians are upset at NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for wanting the Grizzlies to play some games in Nashville, tiny earthquake tremors were (allegedly) felt in the Mid-South, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins the show to talk Iran. 

Are the roots of Earth Day communist? We break it down. Memphis is going through it with the news of 3 remains of children found in Hickory Hill, the bomb threat at the Bass Pro in the Pyramid,  and the state takeover of MSCS getting approved by the TN House. So...happy Earth Day...? Also on the show: Adam Silver says the Grizzlies will stay in Memphis but play some in Nashville, we play the Wile E. Coyote v. ACME trailer, Alex Jones made a valid prediction about the Southern Poverty Law Center, and we give you today's Wheel of Weird story. 

VOTE! The only way to bring in competence back in local government is to vote out the morons. Senior Skip Day should be a priority for leadership, kids need to be in school. We get an impromptu interview with Brad Less, who is running for Shelby County Sheriff on how he would enact change.  Also on the show: Mark Cuban has buyer's remorse about Kamala Harris, Tucker Carlson has buyer's remorse on campaigning for Trump, Ron DeSantis now wants in the Trump administration badly, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia Tuesday. 

Is Don Lemon high? It seems he is really flirting with the idea of running for President, saying that "If Trump can be President, why can't I?" We also break down the best nicknames for weed like the devil's lettuce, ganja, loud, and left-handed cigarettes. Not to mention other notable 4/20 events. Also on the show: Tim Cooke is stepping down from his role with Apple, the suspect in the "Senior Skip Day" shooting has been arrested, Rep. Steve Cohen's shockingly decent musical tribute to a music legend, and the 2030 Super Bowl is heading to Nashville! That's good... right?

The Tennessee Department of Labor And Workfoce Development would be required to add Kratom under the official umbrella of a drug as long as Gov. Bill Lee approves it. The real question in the Nation, however, is HOW DO YOU SAY IT? Kratom or Kratom? Also on the show: we break down all the major movies coming out next year and in 2028 that we are excited for, Apes in April featuring the King of Pop, and today's Maxterpiece Theater of an upcoming classic movie that missed the ultimate opportunity. 

TMZ's expanded into DC, and boy do they have a LOT to work with, like RFK Jr.'s proclivity for racoon genitalia? There's a bill on the chopping block in TN to crackdown on Kratom, where else will can somebody get their "gas station heroin?"  Ticketmaster charging an arm and a leg for a concert tix?! Let's do a bit of "Ticketmaster math" and see what concerts people are willing to bite the bullet to see! 

Time to pay Uncle Sam! Or maybe it's time to get your money back. Tennessee got an extension midway through Tax Day but that doesn't stop the Nation of Jake from giving you the biggest names in tax fraud, putting in perspective how much Americans are paying in taxes, and why MATA thrives off this time of year. Also on the show: Elizabeth Warren explains (with M&M's) why Elon Musk's money in her hands would save America, Senior Skip Day should breed the birth of Truancy Task Forces, RFK's crazy raccoon story, and today's Wheel of Weird story: The 8th Commandment. 

Senior Skip Days are OUT OF CONTROL. First, the shooting at Tom Lee Park three weeks ago, and today at Shelby Farms, a 17-year-old student shot and killed during an unsanctioned "Senior Skip Day" at the park. What should Memphis-Shelby County Schools do at this point? Also on the show: A damning clip has been released & one victim released a statement against Eric Swalwell, so we break it all down. Also, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a joke, MATA wants a $13M loan, and we have a Joe Biden clip like the good old days. 

America has been united for one day only after President Trump posted an AI image of him in white and red robes healing a man on a hospital bed. It's so obviously him as Jesus, but Trump is saying he just thought it was a doctor. The image has been deleted however, which is basically the closest thing to an apology Trump would give. Also on the show: Trump takes shots at Pope Leo. Rep. Eric Swalwell is resigning from Congress after being outed as a creep, a viral RING doorbell clip of an unhinged manic in a trenchcoat, and what may have been our hardest Name Drop round yet. 

One of the (many) things Hunter Biden inherited from his father Joe was his willingness to go behind the woodshed and throw hands. In a bizarre clip, Hunter challenges both Don Jr. AND Eric Trump to a cage match. Question is: will it be a 1 v 2? Or is Hunter in the hunt for a tag-team partner? Also on the show: WVNN's Dale Jackson joins the show to talk about the latest political headlines, Artemis 2 re-enters the Earth, former fatties that should have stayed fat, Kamala Harris teases a legit POTUS run in 2028, and we break down an ape war in Africa for Apes In April. 

“I am not Epstein’s victim.” Those were the words from First Lady Melania Trump who denounced a number of false allegations made between her and infamous sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to allegations, Epstein introduced Melania to Donald and she was not having it. Also on the show: the latest edition of "Hoes Be Stealin'", breaking down the 201 Poplar report card, revealing the Kinda Gay List, Jason Statham's latest movie about the same thing, Trump's remarks after being called Daddy, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joining the show to talk Iran. 

One day Trump is a raging dictator, and the next he is a chicken. After the threating "a whole civilization will die" post against Iran, media pundits and Jimmy Kimmel are bringing back the TACO acronym: Trump Always Chickens Out. Did he back out, or did he simply honor a ceasefire he was hoping to secure in the first place? Also on the show: We discuss unwritten rules like never slapping someone in a wheelchair or someone wearing glasses, another audit revealed more issues in Wanda Halbert's office, the Chickening of Memphis continues, and our Wheel of Weird story: Lost & Found. 

More Memphis slander! Former NBA player Jeff Teague CROSSED THE LINE. He claimed while staying in a Memphis hotel when he was playing the Grizzlies that his bathtub had dirty brown water. Anyone that knows anything about Memphis knows our water is no joke, it's the best.  Also on the show: a ceasefire is announced between Trump and Iran after threating to end an entire civilization, Rep. Tim Burchett warns Americans that aliens are real and have an underwater spaceship the size of a football field, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia!

Already a TOP 3 best clip of the year so far. Overlooking the American people on a White House perch sits President Trump and the Easter Bunny, as Trump rambles about eggs, fake news, and Easter decorations. Then he spends time with kids during the egg hunt telling them about Biden's autopen and how he's the best. We break it all down.  Also on the show: LeBron James DOUBLES DOWN on his hatred for Memphis, Artemis II breaks Apollo 13's record for the furthest distance humans have travelled from Earth, and MSCS released a website to give updates around problems found in an initial forensic audit of the district.

Defending Memphis after LeBron's comments about the Bluff City is understandable. However, there's a new argument about why Memphis should not move to Nashville that should stop. The Grizzlies aren't a charity; Memphis was completely stable without an NBA team, and we shouldn't be using the sympathy card to defend it. Also on the show: Jake goes through each National League city and rates it from 1-10, it's April which means our very first "Apes In Ape-ril" of 2026, WVNN's Dale Jackson joined the show to talk about the latest political headlines, and today's Maxterpiece Theater!

LeBron James ripped Memphis while golfing and even said the Grizzlies should move to Nashville in a clip that's gone SUPER viral. James poured salt on the womb by also claiming if he had been drafted by Memphis in 2003, he would have pulled an Eli Manning and not shown up. Let's just say, Memphians are not happy at all.  Also on the show: Pam Bondi is OUT as Attorney General, Artemis II's multimillion-dollar toilet is fixed, Jake reveals why he is anti-dino nugget, and syndicated columnist Ron Hard joined the show to talk about Trump's Iran announcement and Tiger Woods' bodycam arrest footage. 

How ironic is it that Memphis Shelby County Schools interim audit results came out on April Fools' Day, and not a single person thought the results were a prank. The report revealed $1,145,909.97 in disbursements consistent with waste or abuse. This is JUST 25% of it, and Sen. Brent Taylor joins the show to break it all down. Also on the show: Could Don Lemon join Stephen A. Smith, Gavin Newsom, and Kamala Harris in the 2028 Democrat ticket? Also, Trump is set to address the nation, Artemis II is headed to the moon, and today's Wheel of Weird story: Rumors!

What was a silly headline yesterday has now turned into a fascinating story a day later after we received an explanation from a friend of Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman. Arlington's biggest conspiracy *could* truly be a misunderstanding, but others think it's a tall tale hiding behind a pair of butt shorts. Also on the show: Jake calls out Mayor Paul Young for relieving four MPD officers of their duty after the No Kings fiasco on Saturday, Kristin Noem's husband is exposed as a cross-dresser, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia Tuesday. 

Tyranny! Facism! No Kings protestors are crying! Is it over the pepper spray or getting run over by horses? MPD stated Indivisible Memphis, the organizers, did not secure permits to block public roads, and that the orange-vested freedom fighters refused to obey lawful orders. We break down all the reactions and clips. Also on the show: the Mayor of Arlington has been charged with (accidental?) shoplifting, Jake shares his Charlie Sheen story about shoplifting, and Charles Barkley randomly monologues about illegal immigration while on a March Madness broadcast. 

In an effort to reopen DHS, House Republicans rejected a funding bill passed by the Senate, prolonging a six-week shutdown. TSA officers will receive funding, according to an executive order signed by President Trump. Should TSA just be shutdown, though? Also on the show: Cocaine sharks, golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI (again) after a car crash in Florida, WVNN's Dale Jackson hangs out to talk baseball, and Marvin Stockwell calls in to talk about Baron Von Opperbean on Mud Island!

Baseball is back which means we filter through our listeners' favorite MLB teams for approval. Not only that, suggestions for your favorite walk-up songs are BACK! TN Rep. David Kustoff also hangs out, revealing his favorite baseball team, and his thoughts on Trump's MSTF visit on Monday. Also on the show: WHAT'S IN THE BOX!? The mystery gift to Trump from Iran is finally revealed, we discuss if Tennessee should get rid of the grocery tax, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined the show to talk about the latest political headlines. 

Memphis babies (according to Yolanda Cooper-Sutton) need a bedtime. Unsupervised teens running around the city has sparked fights in downtown Memphis, and now shootings in broad daylight at Tom Lee Park. Their parents don't care, so now the city NEEDS to step in. Also on the show: We sort through EVERY suggestion for the new hockey team at the Landers Center. From the Mississippi Mudcats, Bluff City Growlers, and Desoto Destroyers, we shoutout our favorites. Oh, and we talk a robot takeover at the White House. 

During Trump's Memphis visit, there were two notable faces missing from the roundtable and now they got something to say a day later. DA Steve Mulroy and Mayor Paul Young "provide context" to the data used for the Memphis Safe Task Force and we break it all down. Also on the show: actor Alan Ritchson laid the hammer down on his neighbor and his body cam footage revealed way more than the neighbor initially explained, Iran presents Trump with a mystery gift, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia. 

Air Force One touched down in Memphis this morning amid PLENTY of local leaders like Justin J. Pearson leading protests against his visit. We breakdown all the soundclips from the Memphis Safe Task Force roundtable, and his surprise visit to Graceland.  Also on the show: Where does Memphis rank in America's fatass list? We also cover Alan Ritchson beating his neighbor in Nashville, teens raided downtown Memphis over the weekend, and Mayor Paul Young gives a presser right after Trump's visit. 

Chuck Norris didn’t kick the bucket, he roundhouse kicked the bucket’s ass. Legendary gets tossed around but the passing of Chuck Norris truly reminded us what a legend he really was. We celebrate his life with reactions across social media, some Chuck Norris facts, and our memories of him. Also on the show: WVNN's Dale Jackson joined the show to talk about Chuck's legacy and political headlines, Dr. Marie Feagins filed a second lawsuit against MSCS for gender discrimination, and it's March Madness Not-So Spectacular Part 2. 

Brackets will be busted! Across the nation, no work is getting done as millions of Americans are distracted looking at tv/computer screens. It's News & Hoops today and we play two rounds of NAME THAT SCHOOL'S MASCOT, and it's harder than we thought. Also on the show: President Trump makes the most obvious joke ever at the expense of the Japanese, we advocate for tip jars at TSA, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins the show to talk about Netanyahu's announcement of life and ending the Iran regime. 

Trump's NOT welcome in Memphis! At least that's according to J.B. Smiley, but we came up with better names that most Memphians feel stronger about. John Calipari, Wanda Halbert, and even Chandler Parsons were mentioned but one stood above the rest. We reveal Memphis' most hated. Also on the show: the trial of this century? Afro Man's lemon pound cake lawsuit is as silly as it sounds, with plenty of soundbites to break down the story. We also reveal why Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's visit to Rhodes College isn't popular, and today's Wheel of Weird story. 

From Shepherd's Pie, a pint o' Guinness, House of Pain, and even Ireland's President that can't acknowledge Saint Patrick as a Saint, we cover the best and worst things about Ireland. When was the last time you were pinched for not wearing green? Also on the show: Where should President Trump eat at in Memphis next Monday? Also, James Talerico blames MAGA for his clips being used against him, and we play two rounds of Impossible Memphis Trivia Tuesday. 

The rumor that Iran's next supreme leader is gay is apparently hilarious to President Trump. It was revealed that the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's son, the incoming leader, is gay, and his father was worried that this made him unfit to lead the Islamic Republic. The irony... Also on the show: Several clips and moments from last night's Oscars, the real-life Thanos aka Paul Ralph Ehrlich has passed on and we deep dive into all his shining moments, and Mayor Paul Young plans on keeping idle hands unidle during spring break. 

On this Friday the 13th, it's all about the Strait of Hormuz, as its effectively blocked following Iranian retaliatory attacks on shipping. The US-Israeli strike-related situation has resulted in significant fluctuation in the price of oil globally, and WVNN's Dale Jackson joins the show to talk all about it.  Also on the show: we get a surprise call from the King of Millington, Terry Roland, to explain all the recent chaos in his city. We also go over the media's "not-so terror attacks", Whoopi Goldberg's Iran War conspiracy, and our Maxterpiece Theater of the Day. 

ICE arrested a Memphis Business Academy high school student and soccer player while traveling to a school soccer game. Student walkouts and community campaigning, including visits from Rep. Gabby Salinas to support the student and demand his release, were sparked by the incident. Also on the show: MLGW changed up their classic outage map for no reason, the NYPD Chief that went viral for jumping a barricade in an attempted terror attack spoke out, and the manager of Team USA for the WBC botched the game vs the Italians!

Not only is Brent Taylor pushing for legislation to create an appointed state oversight board for local schools, parents want it too! In recent years, trust in the school district has been low, especially following the controversial dismissal of Dr. Marie Feagins, and parents have had enough! Also on the show: some women want female Uber drivers, Gene Simmons tells celebrities to "shut the f up" about politics, AI is being used to locate the attempted MPD cop killer, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia Tuesday. 

After tossing improvised explosives at an anti-Islamic protest in NYC on Saturday, two teens were charged with terrorism. We break down how Mamdani and the New York Times reacted, and the suspects aspirations of wanting it to be "bigger than Boston (bombing)." Also on the show: the NBA cancels "Magic City Night" for the Atlanta Hawks, people are still arguing against Daylight Savings, legalization for recreational weed, Trump addresses the media regarding Iran, and Rivera gives a food review on McD's Big Arch Burger. 

Memphis-Shelby County School leaders vehemently opposed a potential state takeover of the district and presented a new plan to transform local schools. They REALLY don't like the idea of Sen. Brent Taylor's developing legislation to establish an appointed state oversight board for local schools. Also on the show: gay maps and racist bridges, WVNN's Dale Jackson stops by to talk about the latest political headlines, Biden claims to be the smartest in the room at Rev. Jesse Jackson's memorial, and today's Maxterpiece Theater. 

Experience is everything, and "The Apprentice" on President Trump's resume is coming in handy. He revealed he will involved in picking Iran's new leader, just like with Venezuela, and is still urging the Iranian people to "help take back your country" and granting them full immunity.  Also on the show: Kristi Noem is being replaced as DHS Secretary with Markwayne Mullin, Wendy's has a six-figure tasting position available, and the latest on the lawsuit brought on by Memphis leaders arguing Gov. Bill Lee overstepped by ordering National Guard troops to Memphis.