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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.

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MEDIA ATTACKS as ABC NEWS says: the government should make life “almost impossible” for the unvaccinated!

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1. Framing of the War

A U.S.–Israel war against Iran
Already two to three weeks underway
Militarily decisive and nearing completion

Iran’s missile, drone, naval, and nuclear infrastructure has been “destroyed” or “decapitated”
Iran’s ability to fight is collapsing
The war is:

Defensive
Inevitable
Morally justified

2. Strategic Objectives (as Presented)

The Trump administration’s goals are listed as:
Destroy Iran’s missile and drone programs
Eliminate Iran’s naval capabilities in the Persian Gulf
Prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons
Stop Iran from funding regional terrorist organizations

3. Strait of Hormuz as Central Leverage Point
The Strait of Hormuz is:

Iran’s only remaining leverage
A global economic choke point (≈20% of world oil supply)
Iran is:

Mining shipping lanes
Targeting tankers
Weaponizing global energy markets
Trump is:

Calling for a multinational naval coalition
Encouraging countries like China, the UK, Japan, France, and South Korea to deploy warships
The administration says the U.S. will ensure the strait is reopened “one way or another”

4. Iran
The world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism
Intent on using nuclear weapons against Israel and the U.S.
Dishonest, propagandistic, and repressive (e.g., internet shutdowns)
Militarily crippled and desperate
Iran’s NEW Supreme Leader has been possibly incapacitated, in a coma, or dead
Iran having “100%” of its military capability destroyed

5. Attacks on Democrats and Media
Democrats:

“Hope Trump fails”
Prefer Iran’s survival over U.S. success
Are responsible for shutting down the Department of Homeland Security
Adam Schiff is repeatedly accused of:

Lying about the Iran nuclear deal
Downplaying the Iranian threat
Misrepresenting intelligence assessments
Mainstream media outlets (CNN, MSNBC, CBS) are portrayed as:

Propagandists
Enablers of Iranian messaging
Actively hostile to U.S. national security

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1. Framing of the War
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>A U.S.&ndash;Israel war against Iran</li>
<li>Already two to three weeks underway</li>
<li>Militarily decisive and nearing completion 
<ul>
<li>Iran&rsquo;s missile, drone, naval, and nuclear infrastructure has been &ldquo;destroyed&rdquo; or &ldquo;decapitated&rdquo;</li>
<li>Iran&rsquo;s ability to fight is collapsing</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The war is:
<ul>
<li>Defensive</li>
<li>Inevitable</li>
<li>Morally justified</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Strategic Objectives (as Presented)
The Trump administration&rsquo;s goals are listed as:
<ol>
<li>Destroy Iran&rsquo;s missile and drone programs</li>
<li>Eliminate Iran&rsquo;s naval capabilities in the Persian Gulf</li>
<li>Prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons</li>
<li>Stop Iran from funding regional terrorist organizations</li>
</ol>
<hr>
3. Strait of Hormuz as Central Leverage Point
<ul>
<li>The Strait of Hormuz is:
<ul>
<li>Iran&rsquo;s only remaining leverage</li>
<li>A global economic choke point (&asymp;20% of world oil supply)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Iran is:
<ul>
<li>Mining shipping lanes</li>
<li>Targeting tankers</li>
<li>Weaponizing global energy markets</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Trump is:
<ul>
<li>Calling for a multinational naval coalition</li>
<li>Encouraging countries like China, the UK, Japan, France, and South Korea to deploy warships</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The administration says the U.S. will ensure the strait is reopened &ldquo;one way or another&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Iran
<ul>
<li>The world&rsquo;s leading state sponsor of terrorism</li>
<li>Intent on using nuclear weapons against Israel and the U.S.</li>
<li>Dishonest, propagandistic, and repressive (e.g., internet shutdowns)</li>
<li>Militarily crippled and desperate</li>
<li>Iran&rsquo;s NEW Supreme Leader has been possibly incapacitated, in a coma, or dead</li>
<li>Iran having &ldquo;100%&rdquo; of its military capability destroyed</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Attacks on Democrats and Media
<ul>
<li>Democrats:
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Hope Trump fails&rdquo;</li>
<li>Prefer Iran&rsquo;s survival over U.S. success</li>
<li>Are responsible for shutting down the Department of Homeland Security</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Adam Schiff is repeatedly accused of:
<ul>
<li>Lying about the Iran nuclear deal</li>
<li>Downplaying the Iranian threat</li>
<li>Misrepresenting intelligence assessments</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Mainstream media outlets (CNN, MSNBC, CBS) are portrayed as:
<ul>
<li>Propagandists</li>
<li>Enablers of Iranian messaging</li>
<li>Actively hostile to U.S. national security</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Peace Through Strength-Trump Administration Signals Endgame in Iran Conflict

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1) Two violent incidents described
Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA): The piece claims a former Virginia National Guard member previously convicted for attempting to aid ISIS entered a classroom, asked “Is this the ROTC class?”, opened fire, killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shaw, and wounded two ROTC cadets; students then subdued and killed the attacker. The FBI is described as treating it as a terrorism case.
Temple Israel (West Bloomfield, MI): The piece claims an attacker rammed a vehicle into the synagogue and opened fire while ~140 preschoolers were on site; security personnel neutralized the suspect before reaching the children; one guard was injured, a fire ensued, ~30 first responders were treated for smoke inhalation, and all children were evacuated safely; the FBI is said to be investigating, and the synagogue is said to have conducted an active‑shooter drill about six weeks prior.

2) Framing of threats and law‑enforcement posture
The narrative asserts a rising risk of “sleeper cells” and lone‑actor radicalization inside the U.S., prompting heightened FBI coordination with local authorities, especially around campuses, houses of worship, and public events.

3) Portrayal of “heroes” and outcomes
ROTC cadets at ODU and synagogue security personnel are depicted as decisive heroes whose actions averted mass casualties; first responders are praised for rapid evacuation and containment.

4) Stated federal and political reactions
The text says the White House condemned the attacks; “President Donald Trump” is quoted praising the cadets and promising to pursue terrorists “overseas and domestically,” with DOJ support and increased nationwide security.

5) Immigration and public‑opinion claims
Cites a Harvard‑Harris poll claiming 57% of Americans favor deporting “all illegal immigrants,” including 54% of independents, 79% of Republicans, and 35% of Democrats.
Claims 63–64% support laws barring commercial driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants and says ~40% of Democrats support that restriction. 
Asserts a majority oppose hiring 20,000 additional agents for raids, preferring local law‑enforcement cooperation with ICE detainers instead.

6) Workplace enforcement examples
Describes DHS paperwork audits of D.C. restaurants leading to staff terminations of undocumented workers and predicts wider employer scrutiny.

7) Enforcement statistics asserted under Trump
Claims ~32,000 arrests in the first 50 days, with ~70% having prior U.S. convictions or charges; includes figures such as 1,155 suspected gang members, 44 foreign fugitives, and 29 suspected terrorists identified in that period.
Highlights alleged concentrations of arrests for child‑sex offenses in the Houston region (e.g., 214 in six months; 414 in the first year) and says totals surpassed the prior year.

8) Media and party‑competence narrative
Argues mainstream media under‑reports crimes by undocumented immigrants and terrorism‑related arrests; cites CNN polling commentary as showing Republicans leading Democrats on immigration and border security trust.

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1) Two violent incidents described
<ul>
<li>Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA): The piece claims a former Virginia National Guard member previously convicted for attempting to aid ISIS entered a classroom, asked &ldquo;Is this the ROTC class?&rdquo;, opened fire, killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shaw, and wounded two ROTC cadets; students then subdued and killed the attacker. The FBI is described as treating it as a terrorism case.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/3-15-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Temple Israel (West Bloomfield, MI): The piece claims an attacker rammed a vehicle into the synagogue and opened fire while ~140 preschoolers were on site; security personnel neutralized the suspect before reaching the children; one guard was injured, a fire ensued, ~30 first responders were treated for smoke inhalation, and all children were evacuated safely; the FBI is said to be investigating, and the synagogue is said to have conducted an active‑shooter drill about six weeks prior.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/3-15-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
2) Framing of threats and law‑enforcement posture
<ul>
<li>The narrative asserts a rising risk of &ldquo;sleeper cells&rdquo; and lone‑actor radicalization inside the U.S., prompting heightened FBI coordination with local authorities, especially around campuses, houses of worship, and public events.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/3-15-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
3) Portrayal of &ldquo;heroes&rdquo; and outcomes
<ul>
<li>ROTC cadets at ODU and synagogue security personnel are depicted as decisive heroes whose actions averted mass casualties; first responders are praised for rapid evacuation and containment.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/3-15-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
4) Stated federal and political reactions
<ul>
<li>The text says the White House condemned the attacks; &ldquo;President Donald Trump&rdquo; is quoted praising the cadets and promising to pursue terrorists &ldquo;overseas and domestically,&rdquo; with DOJ support and increased nationwide security.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/3-15-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
5) Immigration and public‑opinion claims
<ul>
<li>Cites a Harvard‑Harris poll claiming 57% of Americans favor deporting &ldquo;all illegal immigrants,&rdquo; including 54% of independents, 79% of Republicans, and 35% of Democrats.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/3-15-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Claims 63&ndash;64% support laws barring commercial driver&rsquo;s licenses for undocumented immigrants and says ~40% of Democrats support that restriction. <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/3-15-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Asserts a majority oppose hiring 20,000 additional agents for raids, preferring local law‑enforcement cooperation with ICE detainers instead.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/3-15-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
6) Workplace enforcement examples
<ul>
<li>Describes DHS paperwork audits of D.C. restaurants leading to staff terminations of undocumented workers and predicts wider employer scrutiny.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/3-15-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
7) Enforcement statistics asserted under Trump
<ul>
<li>Claims ~32,000 arrests in the first 50 days, with ~70% having prior U.S. convictions or charges; includes figures such as 1,155 suspected gang members, 44 foreign fugitives, and 29 suspected terrorists identified in that period.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/3-15-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Highlights alleged concentrations of arrests for child‑sex offenses in the Houston region (e.g., 214 in six months; 414 in the first year) and says totals surpassed the prior year.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/3-15-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
8) Media and party‑competence narrative
<ul>
<li>Argues mainstream media under‑reports crimes by undocumented immigrants and terrorism‑related arrests; cites CNN polling commentary as showing Republicans leading Democrats on immigration and border security trust.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/3-15-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
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Evil Showed Up — True American Heroes Shut It Down plus Voters Back Deportations

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1) UK, immigration, and Iran-related claims
The UK—especially London—has “fallen” due to immigration policy, alleging the presence of Sharia‑style parallel systems and political leverage by Muslim communities; this is presented as a reason PM Keir Starmer avoided aligning with a U.S.–Israel strike on Iran.
The UK previously excelled at seizing assets from corrupt/hostile actors (e.g., Russians) but has weakened under Starmer.
Mojtaba Khamenei (the late Iranian Supreme Leader’s son) frequented the UK and holds a dozen luxury properties worth ~£100M, implying UK tolerance because of incoming oil‑funded money.

2) U.S. public opinion & immigration enforcement
Citing a recent Harvard–Harris poll (late Feb), the speaker says 57% of Americans want all undocumented immigrants deported (54% independents, 79% Republicans, 35% Democrats). 
He adds that ~63–64% support laws barring commercial driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants, and that ~40% of Democrats favor such restrictions.
Most Americans want local law enforcement to honor ICE detainers and oppose “sanctuary” policies; he cites a figure that 55% oppose hiring 20,000 additional Border Patrol/ICE agents, interpreting it as a preference for local cooperation instead.

3) Workplace audits and firings
DHS has intensified paperwork/I‑9 checks in Washington, D.C. restaurants (letters allegedly began Feb 12), leading at one restaurant to the firing of 29 workers believed to lack valid documentation; it suggests more such letters are coming.

4) Rideshare safety concerns
A Houston‑area story is highlighted: four Uber drivers were federally charged in separate cases with kidnapping and sexual assault; one suspect was reported at large at the time referenced. Uber’s statement condemning such crimes and banning the drivers is cited. The segment is used to warn riders—especially women—about safety risks (account sharing, unfamiliar drivers, home address visibility).

5) Mar‑a‑Lago raid coordination allegation
Pointing to emails aired by Fox News, May 2022 communications show White House Counsel–DOJ coordination regarding an interview of Walt Nauta, contradicting AG Garland’s later claim that he “personally approved” the search decision and that DOJ acted independently. Reactions from House Republicans and a former state AG are mentioned.

6) China, energy, and sanctions ripple effects
A brief closing clip (attributed to Peter Schweizer) argues China is “panicking” because, over roughly 58 days, events involving Venezuela and Iran threaten two key discounted oil sources, undercutting Beijing’s non‑USD energy strategy

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1) UK, immigration, and Iran-related claims
<ul>
<li>The UK&mdash;especially London&mdash;has &ldquo;fallen&rdquo; due to immigration policy, alleging the presence of Sharia‑style parallel systems and political leverage by Muslim communities; this is presented as a reason PM Keir Starmer avoided aligning with a U.S.&ndash;Israel strike on Iran.</li>
<li>The UK previously excelled at seizing assets from corrupt/hostile actors (e.g., Russians) but has weakened under Starmer.</li>
<li>Mojtaba Khamenei (the late Iranian Supreme Leader&rsquo;s son) frequented the UK and holds&nbsp;a dozen luxury properties worth ~&pound;100M, implying UK tolerance because of incoming oil‑funded money.</li>
</ul>
2) U.S. public opinion &amp; immigration enforcement
<ul>
<li>Citing a recent Harvard&ndash;Harris poll (late Feb), the speaker says 57% of Americans want all undocumented immigrants deported (54% independents, 79% Republicans, 35% Democrats).&nbsp;</li>
<li>He adds that ~63&ndash;64% support laws barring commercial driver&rsquo;s licenses for undocumented immigrants, and that ~40% of Democrats favor such restrictions.</li>
<li>Most Americans want local law enforcement to honor ICE detainers and oppose &ldquo;sanctuary&rdquo; policies; he cites a figure that 55% oppose hiring 20,000 additional Border Patrol/ICE agents, interpreting it as a preference for local cooperation instead.</li>
</ul>
3) Workplace audits and firings
<ul>
<li>DHS has intensified paperwork/I‑9 checks in Washington, D.C. restaurants (letters allegedly began Feb 12), leading at one restaurant to the firing of 29 workers believed to lack valid documentation; it suggests more such letters are coming.</li>
</ul>
4) Rideshare safety concerns
<ul>
<li>A Houston‑area story is highlighted: four Uber drivers were federally charged in separate cases with kidnapping and sexual assault; one suspect was reported at large at the time referenced. Uber&rsquo;s statement condemning such crimes and banning the drivers is cited. The segment is used to warn riders&mdash;especially women&mdash;about safety risks (account sharing, unfamiliar drivers, home address visibility).</li>
</ul>
5) Mar‑a‑Lago raid coordination allegation
<ul>
<li>Pointing to emails aired by Fox News, May&nbsp;2022 communications show White House Counsel&ndash;DOJ coordination regarding an interview of Walt Nauta, contradicting AG Garland&rsquo;s later claim that he &ldquo;personally approved&rdquo; the search decision and that DOJ acted independently. Reactions from House Republicans and a former state AG are mentioned.</li>
</ul>
6) China, energy, and sanctions ripple effects
<ul>
<li>A brief closing clip (attributed to Peter Schweizer) argues China is &ldquo;panicking&rdquo; because, over roughly 58 days, events involving Venezuela and Iran threaten two key discounted oil sources, undercutting Beijing&rsquo;s non‑USD energy strategy</li>
</ul>
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How Britain Became a Safe Haven for America’s Enemies plus 57 Percent Say Send Them Home — Even Democrats

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MEDIA ATTACKS as ABC NEWS says: the government should make life “almost impossible” for the unvaccinated!

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