If you hate the liberal media but love the 47th President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.

If you hate the liberal media but love the&nbsp;47th&nbsp;President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.

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FBI AGENTS who warned Facebook about Post’s Hunter Biden laptop were BOTH Democratic donors, records show!

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1. Gavin Newsom Controversy
Newsom made comments implying low IQ while speaking to a Black mayor and Black audience.
The remarks evoke racist stereotypes linking race and intelligence.
A double standard: If a Republican had said the same, media coverage would be “wall‑to‑wall.”

Newsom speaking to a white audience is articulate/intellectual
Newsom speaking to a Black audience is self‑deprecating and implying shared low intelligence
There should be:

Accountability
A clear apology
Media scrutiny
Newsom’s behavior should disqualify him as a presidential contender.
The media protects Democrats and avoids reporting stories that would damage them.
Republicans would face resignations, condemnations, and pressure campaigns.
Inconsistencies in calling out racially insensitive rhetoric.

2. Reaction to Trump’s State of the Union Speech w Buck Sexton

Trump’s speech is one of his best and highly energetic.
Highlights:

Patriotic themes
Calls for standing for American citizens over illegal immigrants
Honoring war heroes and athletes
Democrats are refusing to stand for key issues (victims of crime, protection of citizens).
Sexton discusses:

His new book Manufacturing Delusion (focus: how the political left uses propaganda/persuasion).
Claims the Democratic Party promotes “mandatory lies” on issues like immigration, gender, climate, and BLM.
Talks about applying counterterrorism tactics to fighting Mexican cartels.
Predicts increased U.S. military-style operations against cartel leadership.
Addresses foreign policy concerns involving Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran.

5. New York City Rent Control Debate
The new NYC mayor, Mamdani, is criticized as a socialist pushing aggressive rent control.
Claims the policy:

Caps rents
Restricts market adjustments
Penalizes landlords
Economic criticisms stated:

Rent control reduces housing supply.
Maintenance declines, renovations drop.
Investment dries up, developers stop building.
Housing quality worsens; crime may increase.
The policy ultimately hurts:

Renters
Middle‑class families
Small property owners
Rent control is an ideological attempt to redistribute wealth and push out higher‑income residents.

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1. Gavin Newsom Controversy
<ul>
<li>Newsom made comments implying low IQ while speaking to a Black mayor and Black audience.</li>
<li>The remarks evoke racist stereotypes linking race and intelligence.</li>
<li>A&nbsp;double standard: If a Republican had said the same, media coverage would be &ldquo;wall‑to‑wall.&rdquo; 
<ul>
<li>Newsom speaking to a white audience is articulate/intellectual</li>
<li>Newsom speaking to a Black audience is self‑deprecating and implying shared low intelligence</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>There should be:
<ul>
<li>Accountability</li>
<li>A clear apology</li>
<li>Media scrutiny</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Newsom&rsquo;s behavior should disqualify him as a presidential contender.</li>
<li>The media protects Democrats and avoids reporting stories that would damage them.</li>
<li>Republicans would face resignations, condemnations, and pressure campaigns.</li>
<li>Inconsistencies in calling out racially insensitive rhetoric.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Reaction to Trump&rsquo;s State of the Union Speech w Buck Sexton 
<ul>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s speech is one of his best and highly energetic.</li>
<li>Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Patriotic themes</li>
<li>Calls for standing for American citizens over illegal immigrants</li>
<li>Honoring war heroes and athletes</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Democrats are refusing to stand for key issues (victims of crime, protection of citizens).</li>
<li>Sexton discusses:
<ul>
<li>His new book Manufacturing Delusion (focus: how the political left uses propaganda/persuasion).</li>
<li>Claims the Democratic Party promotes &ldquo;mandatory lies&rdquo; on issues like immigration, gender, climate, and BLM.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Talks about applying counterterrorism tactics to fighting Mexican cartels.</li>
<li>Predicts increased U.S. military-style operations against cartel leadership.</li>
<li>Addresses foreign policy concerns involving Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. New York City Rent Control Debate
<ul>
<li>The new NYC mayor, Mamdani, is criticized as a socialist pushing aggressive rent control.</li>
<li>Claims the policy:
<ul>
<li>Caps rents</li>
<li>Restricts market adjustments</li>
<li>Penalizes landlords</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Economic criticisms stated:
<ul>
<li>Rent control reduces housing supply.</li>
<li>Maintenance declines, renovations drop.</li>
<li>Investment dries up, developers stop building.</li>
<li>Housing quality worsens; crime may increase.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The policy ultimately hurts:
<ul>
<li>Renters</li>
<li>Middle‑class families</li>
<li>Small property owners</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Rent control is an ideological attempt to redistribute wealth and push out higher‑income residents.</li>
</ul>
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If a Republican said what Newsom said, They’d Be Gone plus SOTU '26 Analysis w Buck Sextion

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1. Hillary Clinton’s Testimony in Epstein Investigation
Hillary Clinton testified under oath before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
She denied knowing Epstein or having any involvement with him or Ghislaine Maxwell.
She stated she had never visited his properties or flown on his plane.
Tension arose during the hearing when a GOP lawmaker leaked a photo, violating closed‑door rules.
Democrats urged release of the full transcript for transparency; Republicans argued they need answers about Epstein’s connections.
Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify next, expected to face tougher questions due to existing photos and travel logs.

       Media Reactions
Conservative media (ex: Fox News commentators) strongly highlighted Hillary Clinton's testimony.
Coverage questioned her claims about not knowing Epstein despite Epstein visiting the White House multiple times during the Clinton years.
Some pundits claimed Hillary distanced herself from Bill regarding Epstein.

2. Donald Trump’s Rising Approval After State of the Union
A new poll (post-SOTU) shows Trump’s approval rising to 51%.
The speech focused on:

American history and patriotic themes.
Economic recovery messaging.
Positioning America as entering a “new golden age.”
The speech reinforced his “America First” narrative.

3. Trump’s Housing Policy: Ban on Institutional Investors
Trump emphasized protecting first-time homebuyers from being priced out by large corporations like Blackstone.
He signed an executive order banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
He urged Congress to make the ban permanent.
Following his announcement, Blackstone stock dropped significantly.
Trump highlighted that corporations receive depreciation tax benefits that individuals do not.

4. FBI Controversy & Firings Related to Jack Smith Investigation
10 FBI employees were fired after improper surveillance actions surfaced.
The FBI allegedly subpoenaed and recorded calls belonging to:

Former FBI Director Kash Patel.
Trump aide and current Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
One recording reportedly captured Wiles speaking with her attorney without her consent.
These actions have raised accusations of politically motivated prosecution against Trump.

    DHS Scandal: Kristi Noem Claims Internal Spying
Kristi Noem said DHS employees installed spyware on her phone and laptop.
The spying targeted Noem and others inside DHS.
Employees involved were reportedly polygraphed and fired.
Noem described ongoing office sweeps to detect listening devices.

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1. Hillary Clinton&rsquo;s Testimony in Epstein Investigation
<ul>
<li>Hillary Clinton testified under oath before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein.</li>
<li>She denied knowing Epstein or having any involvement with him or Ghislaine Maxwell.</li>
<li>She stated she had never visited his properties or flown on his plane.</li>
<li>Tension arose during the hearing when a GOP lawmaker leaked a photo, violating closed‑door rules.</li>
<li>Democrats urged release of the full transcript for transparency; Republicans argued they need answers about Epstein&rsquo;s connections.</li>
<li>Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify next, expected to face tougher questions due to existing photos and travel logs.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Media Reactions
<ul>
<li>Conservative media (ex: Fox News commentators) strongly highlighted Hillary Clinton's testimony.</li>
<li>Coverage questioned her claims about not knowing Epstein despite Epstein visiting the White House multiple times during the Clinton years.</li>
<li>Some pundits claimed Hillary distanced herself from Bill regarding Epstein.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Donald Trump&rsquo;s Rising Approval After State of the Union
<ul>
<li>A new poll (post-SOTU) shows Trump&rsquo;s approval rising to 51%.</li>
<li>The speech focused on:
<ul>
<li>American history and patriotic themes.</li>
<li>Economic recovery messaging.</li>
<li>Positioning America as entering a &ldquo;new golden age.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The speech reinforced his &ldquo;America First&rdquo; narrative.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Trump&rsquo;s Housing Policy: Ban on Institutional Investors
<ul>
<li>Trump emphasized protecting first-time homebuyers from being priced out by large corporations like Blackstone.</li>
<li>He signed an executive order banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes.</li>
<li>He urged Congress to make the ban permanent.</li>
<li>Following his announcement, Blackstone stock dropped significantly.</li>
<li>Trump highlighted that corporations receive depreciation tax benefits that individuals do not.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. FBI Controversy &amp; Firings Related to Jack Smith Investigation
<ul>
<li>10 FBI employees were fired after improper surveillance actions surfaced.</li>
<li>The FBI allegedly subpoenaed and recorded calls belonging to:
<ul>
<li>Former FBI Director Kash Patel.</li>
<li>Trump aide and current Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>One recording reportedly captured Wiles speaking with her attorney without her consent.</li>
<li>These actions have raised accusations of politically motivated prosecution against Trump.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DHS Scandal: Kristi Noem Claims Internal Spying
<ul>
<li>Kristi Noem said DHS employees installed spyware on her phone and laptop.</li>
<li>The spying targeted Noem and others inside DHS.</li>
<li>Employees involved were reportedly polygraphed and fired.</li>
<li>Noem described ongoing office sweeps to detect listening devices.</li>
</ul>
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Epstein Probe Erupts w Clinton Denials plus Trump Approval Spikes After SOTU

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1. Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
The Trump administration has paused $259.5 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota over large‑scale fraud concerns.
Fraud schemes allegedly include:

Paying mothers $1,000 to falsely diagnose children with autism to bill Medicaid.
A provider billing for 450 days of work exceeding 24 hours/day.
Centers billing for beneficiaries who were already deceased.
VP JD Vance and CMS Director Dr. Oz emphasize:

The fraud involves home and community‑based services that are hard to audit.
Minnesota must submit a corrective action plan or risk losing up to $1 billion in funds.
Providers have already been paid by Minnesota; the federal government is withholding reimbursement from the state, not from citizens.
Messaging centers on accountability, state leadership failures, and protecting taxpayer dollars.

2. Cuba Coast Guard Incident
A US‑registered speedboat was fired upon by Cuban authorities, resulting in 4 deaths and 6 injuries.
Cuba claims:

The boat’s occupants fired first.
Passengers (Cuban nationals living in the US) carried assault rifles, handguns, body armor, etc.
The group was attempting armed infiltration with terrorist intent.
The US position:

Nothing is verified yet; US agencies are investigating.
Officials (Rubio, Vance, DHS, Coast Guard) are demanding access to survivors.
No indication the operation had any US government involvement.
The event raises fears of a major diplomatic flashpoint, given:

Historical tension (e.g., 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown).
Current hardline US posture toward Cuba.

3. Buck Sexton Interview — Commentary on Trump’s SOTU
Buck Sexton praises Trump’s State of the Union as potentially his best speech ever.
Key themes highlighted:

Trump contrasting American citizens’ interests vs. illegal immigration.
Democrats refusing to stand for certain patriotic or moral moments.
Emotional moments involving:

USA Hockey Team representation.
Medal of Honor recipients.
Families of victims killed by criminal offenders.
Recurrent framing:

Democrats act with “lunacy,” “delusion,” and extreme partisanship.”
Sexton’s book Manufacturing Delusion is referenced repeatedly as analysis of:

Propaganda techniques
Manipulation of language
Ideological “madness”
Recent Mexican military action killed top cartel leader El Mencho and another high‑ranking lieutenant.
Indications that:

The US and Mexico may be moving toward a military‑style anti‑cartel strategy.
US operations (e.g., Caribbean drug‑boat strikes) resemble counterterrorism tactics used against al‑Qaeda.
Concern: Retaliation from heavily armed cartels could trigger dangerous escalation.

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1. Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
<ul>
<li>The Trump administration has paused $259.5 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota over large‑scale fraud concerns.</li>
<li>Fraud schemes allegedly include:
<ul>
<li>Paying mothers $1,000 to falsely diagnose children with autism to bill Medicaid.</li>
<li>A provider billing for 450 days of work exceeding 24 hours/day.</li>
<li>Centers billing for beneficiaries who were already deceased.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>VP JD Vance and CMS Director Dr. Oz emphasize:
<ul>
<li>The fraud involves home and community‑based services that are hard to audit.</li>
<li>Minnesota must submit a corrective action plan or risk losing up to $1 billion in funds.</li>
<li>Providers have already been paid by Minnesota; the federal government is withholding reimbursement from the state, not from citizens.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Messaging centers on accountability, state leadership failures, and protecting taxpayer dollars.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Cuba Coast Guard Incident
<ul>
<li>A US‑registered speedboat was fired upon by Cuban authorities, resulting in 4 deaths and 6 injuries.</li>
<li>Cuba claims:
<ul>
<li>The boat&rsquo;s occupants fired first.</li>
<li>Passengers (Cuban nationals living in the US) carried assault rifles, handguns, body armor, etc.</li>
<li>The group was attempting armed infiltration with terrorist intent.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The US position:
<ul>
<li>Nothing is verified yet; US agencies are investigating.</li>
<li>Officials (Rubio, Vance, DHS, Coast Guard) are demanding access to survivors.</li>
<li>No indication the operation had any US government involvement.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The event raises fears of a major diplomatic flashpoint, given:
<ul>
<li>Historical tension (e.g., 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown).</li>
<li>Current hardline US posture toward Cuba.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Buck Sexton Interview &mdash; Commentary on Trump&rsquo;s SOTU
<ul>
<li>Buck Sexton praises Trump&rsquo;s State of the Union as potentially his best speech ever.</li>
<li>Key themes highlighted:
<ul>
<li>Trump contrasting American citizens&rsquo; interests vs. illegal immigration.</li>
<li>Democrats refusing to stand for certain patriotic or moral moments.</li>
<li>Emotional moments involving:
<ul>
<li>USA Hockey Team representation.</li>
<li>Medal of Honor recipients.</li>
<li>Families of victims killed by criminal offenders.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Recurrent framing:
<ul>
<li>Democrats act with &ldquo;lunacy,&rdquo; &ldquo;delusion,&rdquo; and extreme partisanship.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Sexton&rsquo;s book Manufacturing Delusion is referenced repeatedly as analysis of:
<ul>
<li>Propaganda techniques</li>
<li>Manipulation of language</li>
<li>Ideological &ldquo;madness&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Recent Mexican military action killed top cartel leader El Mencho and another high‑ranking lieutenant.</li>
<li>Indications that:
<ul>
<li>The US and Mexico may be moving toward a military‑style anti‑cartel strategy.</li>
<li>US operations (e.g., Caribbean drug‑boat strikes) resemble counterterrorism tactics used against al‑Qaeda.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Concern: Retaliation from heavily armed cartels could trigger dangerous escalation.</li>
</ul>
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Minnesota’s Medicaid Meltdown plus Speedboats, Gunfire, and Chaos in Cuban Waters

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FBI AGENTS who warned Facebook about Post’s Hunter Biden laptop were BOTH Democratic donors, records show!

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