Nation of Jake

The Winter Olympics have felt more political than it has athletic. Eileen Gu has been called out by President Trump and now Enes Kanter Freedom for choosing to represent China instead of the USA, where she was born. We break down why her decision has been so controversial. Also on the show: our listeners tell us the craziest meat they've ever tried, Memphis is trying to develop starter homes to draw in new Memphians instead of improving safer streets and better schools, and an Irishman gets deported. 

Jake didn't win 1st in the Region, 4th in State in the 1994 National Spanish Exam for nothing. He puts his Español to use with his own reggaeton song while Rivera breaks down the ridiculous lyrics. It goes to show how fun Spanish music can be despite awful writing.  Also on the show: the Epstein Files for Dummies (or just kids), the FBI released the first images from Nancy Guthrie's RING doorbell camera showing the masked person of interest, IKEA is leaving Memphis after 10 years, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia. 

Instead of "did you watch the game last night", it's now "did you watch the halftime show last night?" Bad Bunny's performance is now a litmus test of who's side you are on. Politically, if you like it: you are lefty. If you didn't like it: you are a racist. And how about that TPUSA show? Also on the show: the commercials were mainly forgettable with the exception of one featuring Mike Tyson, Memphis-Shelby County Schools finally reopen after 2 weeks, and the Seahawks beat the Patriots last night. 

Is the bigger headline the big game or Bad Bunny's halftime performance? Several NFL players and even Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson had quite a bit to say about the Grammy-winning artist and we react to it. 3-Time Super Bowl winner Randy Cross joins the show to give us a SB preview. Also on the show: a nationally viral clip shows a US Marshall kicking a dog in North MS, Lin Neal joins the show to celebrate 4 years of The Real Deal Racing Report, and Dale Jackson joined the show to talk about student walkout protests. 

This is ABSOLUTE GARBAGE. Ice is mostly melted in roads across Memphis, but the Solid Waste Division is postponing yet another day of trash collection over a week after the snowstorm. Why couldn't they just get up, evaluate on a case to case basis, and get back to work?  Also on the show: Savannah Guthrie releases an emotional video to her mother's ransom note, Ja Watch has been postponed for the summer, AOC praises Don Lemon for his bravery, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins the show to talk about the latest headlines. 

First Don Lemon gets arrested for "committing journalism", and today the Washington Post has announced they are laying off one-third of its newsroom. The entire sports department was eliminated as part of the mass layoff, which has led to people believing journalism is under attack.  Also on the show: updates on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Ja Watch continues to heat up with one day left until the NBA Trade Deadline, and we break down Dr. Edmund Ford's Jr.'s Nixonian/Trumpian resignation letter from the County Commission.

"Ja Watch" is heating up more than ever. Memphis has traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, signaling the end of the NXTGEN era and the start of a full rebuild. We break down the details, and if the rebuilding direction is good for the future of Memphis.  Also on the show: Don Lemon makes his first appearance on tv with Jimmy Kimmel, NBC's Savannah Guthrie's mother is still missing and some reports indicate an abduction, and schools are still shut down as the ice still lingers. 

Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow, so 6 more weeks of winter! Speaking of winter, we bring you updates on major outages STILL in Nashville, the fatality counts in Tennessee counties, and Elon Musk's donation of thousands of generators to Nashville and Tippah County, Mississippi. Also on the show: the Grammy's last night sparked several viral moments including Billie Eilish claiming the US is stolen land, Edmund Ford Jr. pled guilty to tax evasion, and millions are planning to boycott the Super Bowl's halftime show of Bad Bunny. 

FAFO hits hard, especially when you are asking for it. Weeks after his involvement in the church storming in Minnesota and goading Pam Bondi to arrest him, the Trump Administration put out a meme-y post announcing the arrest of Don Lemon. We break down why he wasn't covering the crime; He was connected. Also on the show: Bruce Springsteen released a super cringey song about the Minnesota protests, two members of the Memphis City Council believe the Mid-South snowstorm was fake, and WVNN host Dale Jackson joins the show to talk the latest headlines. 

Memphians are frustrated with Memphis government officials for their negligence and incompetence in handling frozen city streets. We break down how many snowplows the city owns versus how Dallas has been on the ball with LESS snowplows. They had a week to prepare! Also on the show: Giancarlo Esposito calls for a revolution in DC, Rep. David Kustoff joins the show to talk about his favorite actor and the ongoing chaos in Minnesota, and Ron Hart joins to talk about his Melania movie screening in Mar-a-Lago. 

Memphis is FROZEN. People are still stuck at home, and the conditions on the road have continued to cause problems for drivers. In other "ICE news", a BBC video has gone viral revealing Alex Pretti a week before his death, where he is shown attacking an ICE patrol car and acting nuts. Also on the show: clips are now spreading of ICU nurses suggesting other nurses to load syringes with substances to use against ICE agents, Jimmy Kimmel finds another reason to shed tears on his program, and Ilhan Omar gets assaulted by a weird fat guy. 

Roads are still icy in the Bluff City, but Mayor Paul Young has another ICE on his mind!  Jake's pleased to announce the sequel to a beloved childhood film of his? WHY do we honor Mr. Toilet himself, Thomas Crapper, today?! 

MLGW President Doug McGowen deserves to take a victory lap for his handling of Winter Storm 2026. "Under promise, over deliver!" Minneapolis Minnesota, the "Ground Zero for Lunacy" as yet another ICE involved shooting takes place.  Happy bday, Australia! How and WHY do folks down under celebrate such an occasion with "cockroach racing?!"

Are you prepared for the snow storm of all snow storms? Is your pantry, fridge, and garage fridge all stocked up? Memphis is now flooding every store in preparation for certain power outage and pipe bursts, and that's according to MLGW CEO Doug McGowan.  Also on the show: we play an hour 1 Namedrop, and list off some of the things on our to-do list while we're stuck at home for the next 2 days. 

Memphians are panic purchasing, shelves all over the city are getting cleared out, and word on the street is 1994 winter storm 2.0. We break down all the images we received from our listeners, and try to come up with a better name than the one that's been coined: Winter Storm Fern. Also on the show: Jake is pumped for Masters of the Universe trailer that just released, an oddball reporter goes viral for repeatedly pushing questions on ICE to tennis players at the Australian Open, and Gavin Newsom cashes in on his kneepad joke in Davos. 

Besides the impending winter storm, the next big story is Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He doesn't hold back on his thoughts concerning Greenland, takes credit for all of Europe not speaking German today, and blocks Gov. Newsom from talking to media. Also on the show: WINTER SNOWPOCALYPSE, INCOMING DOOM, right? We tone it down a notch and give you practical ways to prepare. We also break down the nominations for the Razzie's (aka: the worst movies from last year), and if Trump used sonic weapons in Venezuela. 

Memphis is bracing for this weekend's anticipated mega snowfall. Some reports are indicating at least 6", with higher totals possible in other parts of the Mid-South. We list our essential food items in case we get snowwed in for the weekend in order of importance.  Also on the show: we give you some Ja dropping news as we continue Ja Watch, Trump calls out Don Lemon during a Presidential Address, we discover that Tennessee has 12 official state songs, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia. 

On Sunday, churches in Minnesota were wiped clean after Don Lemon and other anti-ICE agitators confronted worshippers. According to Lemon, he was simply "committing journalism" and believes he shouldn't face charges by simply documenting supremacists in church. Also on the show: Jake argues for weight-based flight prices, Targets in St. Paul Minnesota become ground-zero for protest sit-ins, Billy Bob Thornton shouts out a notable clothing store in downtown Memphis, and are we getting 20 inches of snow this weekend?

A monumental day in Memphis politics! That's according to Rep. Justin J. Pearson who, along with hundreds of Memphians, decided to go to former Vice President Kamala Harris' book tour event at the Orpheum last night. Was it sold out, or was it "sold out"? Also on the show: Kreston the Sax Offender drops in the studio as we play some "Guess That Tune" for two segments, syndicated columnist joins the show to talk about the latest political headlines, and WVNN host Dale Jackson drops by. 

Several methods have been used to combat ICE agents in American cities. The main ones are people blocking ICE vehicles, but one man we highlighted on today's show proposed his city dump snow and ice to block vehicles. And now, the Black Panthers are stepping in with more serious tactics. Also on the show: Kamala Harris is in Memphis for her panel at the Orpheum, we remain on Ja Watch, as Ja Morant's impending trade gets closer and closer, and we break down the latest reform for Memphis jails in 2026. 

Calories in, calories out is wrong. Forget what you thought you knew, because Oprah Winfrey cracked the code during her appearance on The View on why obese people eat so much. And no, it's not because they overeat, and no, it's not their fault; it never is. Also on the show: the POTUS heckler at the Ford plant that got the Presidential middle finger has nearly $500K raised from a GoFundMe someone started for him. Don't expect him to pull a Mickey Rourke, either. We also give you the latest on the Memphis Safe Task Force. 

President Trump's visit to the Michigan Ford plant went viral after someone calling him a "pedophile protector" received a presidential middle finger from the Don himself. Not only that, Trump even mouthed a FU at him. We break down why this was great,  Also on the show: Mike Tomlin finally leaves Pittsburgh after 19 years and never having a losing record, one of our listeners has a little too much fun with AI, Stephen A. Smith has a slipup on ESPN, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia. 

"No Ice, No Ice" are the chants heard during the anti-ICE protests in Memphis, which sounds more like a drink order at Hueys. These protests are amid last week's death of Renee Good, which is now the latest virtue signal celebrities are pouncing on at last night's Golden Globes. Also on the show: Rivera is back and shares his surfing tales from his time in Costa Rica, NYC Mayor Mamdani is advocating for public toilets, Barbie debuts a doll specifically for autistic kids, and Mickey Rourke shoots down a GoFundMe created for him. 

Footage from the MN ICE agent's perspective is out. Jake is joined by radio show host Dale Jackson to discuss this.  Trump wants Greenland, think of the acquisition like asking your buddy to borrow his guitar?   Will Memphis be saying goodbye to Ja Morant? 

Ron Hart joins the Nation of Jake for the first time in the New Year. It's more than just the govt that's upside down! RFK Jr. takes advice from "South Park" and flips the Food Pyramid upside down!  What's your monthly car payment, anyone out there paying 1K?  What's the beef behind the man on the can, Chef Boyardee? 

The political response to the ICE shooting in Minnesota is more of Rorschach Test! TN Representative David Kustoff joins the Nation of Jake from Capitol Hill!  Lego just announced their latest innovation to their already sophisticated interlocking brick mechanism.  Happy birthday to the Harlem Globetrotters! So have the Generals ever ACTUALLY beat the legendary team?! 

Why do kids prefer to get thermoses for their birthdays?! Candlelight vigils and crocodile tears from Steve Cohen over January 6th, a day on par with Pearl Harbor and 9/11? What OTHER riot took place on January 6th? Max the Producer shares more.  How does the New York Times perceive the Bluff City?  

Jake's kicking off the New Year by asking listeners to NAME THAT SOUND! Also, "people simping with Maduro cuz Orange Man bad?" What gripe does Jake have with the final season of "Stranger Things?!" 

Our final show... OF THE YEAR! In local news, the biggest story is the official announcement of Marie Feagins running for Shelby County Mayor. We discuss if she, as a democrat, will have enough crossover votes from Republicans and surprise everyone to become Madame Mayor, and why she might have a real shot. Also on the show: President Trump announces the Patriot Games for July 4th, Gov. Bill Lee pardons Jelly Roll, syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins to talk about Trump's plaques on the Wall of Fame, and WVNN host Dale Jackson hangs for a while too. 

A Presidential address to the nation is scheduled for Wednesday night, and the speculations, rumors, and buzz indicated that Trump will announce war against Venezuela. This follows weeks of drug boat strikes, Maduro dancing for peace, and Trump accusing them of stealing U.S. oil.  Also on the show: Memphis City Council finally approved the 2% pay increase to the Memphis Fire Department, Nick Reiner was reportedly wearing a suicide vest in his first court appearance, and we  pay homage to Buck Rogers himself, Gil Gerard. 

Two weeks after the Memphis City Council rejected MFD's two percent pay increase, the council will gather to discuss it again. Normally, that wouldn't be major news. HOWEVER, this is also two weeks after Yolanda Cooper-Sutton said MFD has been "raping the city".  Also on the show: Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, actor James Woods speaks on those berating Reiner for political beliefs, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia Tuesday. 

Over the weekend, there was a mass shooting both in Rhode Island and Australia, legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife were found murdered in their home and the prime suspect is their son, and Donald Trump made himself look horrible with one post. We break it all down.  Also on the show: Erika Kirk is putting herself on front street by taking on a CBS town hall addressing her husband's assassination just months after it happened, Liberty Park is not really a development, and we list off things that people over 45 are too old to do. 

It used to be Man Of The Year, then TIME changed it to Person. In 2025, it's not even that as the "Person Of The Year" is AI Architects. We think it's a cop out because it probably belonged to Donald Trump again, if we're being honest. Today's QOTW: Who should have won it, NOT NAMED Trump? Also on the show: ATL Falcons running back Bijan Robinson issued an apology for referencing a game we all grew up playing in the backyard, WVNN's Dale Jackson joins the show to talk about electric vehicles, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart also weighed in on the TIME "Person Of the Year". 

"Not enough honkies in the clank!" That basically sums up Mayor Lee Harris' latest insinuation that the Memphis Safe Task Force has a racist agenda for not arresting enough white people and instead arresting mainly minorities, in a minority-majority city. We break down his full statement and Memphians' reaction to them. Also on the show: Mama Kamala Harris is coming to the Bluff City next month, Memphis Tigers introduced new head coach Charles Huff, Wanda Halbert is on yet another "Wanda Watch", and Jake has a conversation with Rep. David Kustoff over the latest political buzz word: affordability. 

Best believe if Jake berated an officer and called him a white supremacist racist and a SOB, all released on camera, consequences would follow. For elected officials, like Tami Sawyer, her outburst from back in the fall will result in no criminal charges. Okay fine, but if it were anyone else, they would at least get fired. Why not Tami? Also on the show: we discuss the decreasing gas prices across the country, the war on Christmas and why Santa was assualted in Tennessee, the worst rapper ever performing for Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign, and two rounds of Impossible Memphis Trivia. 

Clogged toilets, bug infestation, and pepper spray abuse are just a few of the things revealed to the Daily Memphian regarding the conditions at 201 Poplar. County Mayor Lee Harris has been vocal about not wanting the jails ran by Sherriff Floyd Bonner, and Bonner wants a new jail to be built. Should we feel bad for the conditions for criminals and pay for a new facility, or should we look the other way cause "they had it coming"? Also on the show: Charles Huff is the new head coach of Memphis Tiger football, Notre Dame is picking up their ball and going home after not being selected for the College Football Playoffs,  and Jasmine Crockett is running for Senate with an interesting first campaign video. 

Witch hunt after witch hunt, it was always ridiculous how many reasons Democrats would conjure to impeach President Trump. While being awarded the first ever FIFA Peace Prize (yes, it's a real thing), Trump made a comment that even Republicans can't defend. We break down what he said, and if it's the beginning of his end.  Also on the show: WVNN host Dale Jackson joins the show to discuss the January 6 pipe bomber's political affiliations, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey panders to the point where he pretends to enjoy Somali food, and Netflix wins the bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery properties. 

The View has met their match. Stephen A. Smith is notorious for his strong opinions, and we should give credit where credit is due; he doesn't back down. Sunny Hostin called for Smith to apologize for bashing Sen. Mark Kelly for telling troops to disobey direct orders, and Smith wasn't having it. We react to the clips and break it all down.  Also on the show, Yolanda Cooper-Sutton has caught a lot of heat for claiming the MFD is "raping" the city and issues a lame response, Robocop has a statue in Detroit, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins to talk about the Venezuela drug boat strikes. 

As a general rule: you should never disgrace the fire department, they are always the good guys. That goes DOUBLE if you are a local politician, but Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton must have slept through that lesson. She said MFD is "raping" the city, and only "taking", and Jake unleashes.  Also on the show: President Trump doubles down on his strong statements against Rep. Ilhan Omar and the entire country of Somalia, legendary Stax guitarist Steve Cropper passes away as we honor his legacy, and a drunk raccoon ravages a Virginia liquor store. 

From the R-word yesterday, to the B-word today. Gov. Tim Walz got the Trump insult missile and it switched to Rep. Ilhan Omar today when Trump called her and her friends "garbage" and "all they do is bitch". We break it all down. Speaking of missiles: Pete Hegseth comments on the drug boat strikes off Venezuela that some are calling war crimes.  Also on the show: Odell Beckham Jr. argues, unsuccessfully, that it's impossible to build generational wealth on a $100M contract, Towanna Murphy has an unforgettable interview after getting served a restraining order, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia. 

Trump's insult hitlist has been aiming at Gov. Tim Walz as of late. He caught plenty of Trump's insult missiles during last year's campaign trials and now the news is going crazy over the President calling him a retard. Did you think Trump would apologize for using that term? He's doubling down, and we break down why he called him that.  Also on the show: Coach Ryan Silverfield is now Arkansas' head coach and we join the search for Memphis' new coach, Lane Kiffin has his John Calipari moment by ditching Ole Miss for LSU, Cyber Monday has some hot deals and some not deals, and our breakdown of Stranger Things Season 5. 

We're talkin turkey this Turkey Day, starting with, why do we eat turkeys in the first place?!  The "Seditious Six" are stealing the spotlight, in the wake of the tragic National Guard shooting in DC. Ron Hart joins the program to talk turkey about politics and the holidays.      

POTUS pardons some turkeys, all while throwing some slick shade! WHO is throwing their hat in the Texas congressional ring?! Ice T has a career reckoning, has there been anyone who's capitalized on more despite having less talent than him?!   

The Memphis Safe Task Force is affecting the DA's Office. The city could take a lesson from "Jaws."  Attorney General Pam Bondi is in town. You could do a drinking game with how many times she said "Thank you!" Double check your dead when you're in Thailand!   

Trump's worst nightmare, NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, took a trip to the Oval Office to meet with the President for the first time since winning. As expected, there were lots of hilarious clips given the harsh words Mamdani used in his campaign trail. Trump looked like he was having fun, Zohran... not so much.  Also on the show: Rep. Eric Swalwell officially announced he is running for California Governor, Jake gives a rare Netflix recommendation to check out during the holiday week, and we talk to WVNN host Dale Jackson about the latest on the Epstein files that namedrop Trump. 

Only one hour today on the Nation of Jake, as Memphis battles no.1 Purdue in the Baha Mar Championship. We are joined by Jeff Brightwell to break down the game, syndicated columnist Ron Hart to talk about the latest political headlines including the Epstein files, and the latest Memphis Safe Task Force statistics. 

Great Scott! Online documents indicate that Marie Feagins, the former superintendent of Memphis Shelby County Schools, is preparing to run for mayor of Shelby County. Sounds familiar because over a month ago, Jake's trusted sources revealed that very same thing to him on our airwaves.  Also on the show: Jasmine Crockett was called out for calling out Republicans who took donations from Jeffrey Epstein, but she got the wrong Jeffrey Epstein. We also give you the latest Memphis Safe Task Force data, and our listeners weigh in on if they would vote for Dr. Feagins. 

One step closer! The Senate moved swiftly to approve legislation Tuesday forcing the Justice Department to release the Epstein files— acting hours after the nearly-unanimous House vote to send the bill to the desk of President Donald Trump, who spent months trying to kill it. Also on the show: A Tennessee chancellor temporarily blocked Gov. Bill Lee from continuing to deploy the National Guard in Memphis, Marjorie Taylor-Greene calls Trump a traitor for not honoring her free loyalty to him, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia!

Memphis Area Transit Authority's Zero Fare Pilot Program was introduced by Mayor Paul Young and members of the City Council. Travelers can use any of MATA's services for free as part of the 90-day initiative. But the question is WHY? And the answers from our city leaders are expectedly lackluster. Also on the show: We break down a deadly shooting at the Wolfchase Mall, adding on to the decline of a once-popular hangout spot. President Trump confirmed he would sign bill to release the Epstein files if Congress passes it, and Jake breaks down his do-able SNAP menu. 

Newby's on the Highland Strip is closing, and Jake shares all of his favorite memories from the time he was a kid trying to get into adult concerts, to when he was older and opening for Papa Roach with his band. We break down why Newby's is closing after 50 years, and how everyone else feels about it. Also on the show: Trump Derangement Syndrome is not diagnoseable, but we listen to a psychotherapist that reveals 75% of his patients absolutely suffer from it. We give you the latest Memphis Safe Task Force updates and we do a little week review with WVNN host Dale Jackson!