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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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No words...as Liberal Media Spins and Blames trump

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1. SAVE Act (Voting & Election Integrity)
The SAVE Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, strengthen voter verification, and prevent non‑citizens from voting.
Strong public support across party lines for voter ID and proof‑of‑citizenship requirements.
Republicans are pushing to pass the bill, while Democrats are accused of blocking it in the Senate via filibuster.
Democratic opposition is labeling the bill “Jim Crow 2.0” and as voter suppression, particularly against minorities.
The opposition is condescending, racist, and politically motivated, asserting Democrats want looser election rules to enable cheating.
President Trump is making passage of the SAVE Act a top priority, even threatening to withhold support for other legislation.

2. Senate Filibuster Strategy
Senator Mike Lee argues that a “talking filibuster” can be enforced without changing Senate rules.
The current “silent” or “zombie” filibuster is undemocratic.
The SAVE Act is framed as a case where Senate norms should be aggressively used because the “will of the people” is allegedly clear.

3. U.S. Military Action Against Iran
President Trump claims the U.S., with Israel’s help, has severely degraded Iran’s military capabilities.
Assertions include:

Over 7,000 targets struck inside Iran
90–95% reduction in missile and drone attacks
Destruction of Iran’s air force, navy, radar systems, missile factories, and mine‑laying ships
Trump frames the campaign as a historic military success and necessary to prevent nuclear escalation.
The Strait of Hormuz is identified as a remaining strategic risk, with Trump urging allied nations to help secure it.
He criticizes allies who rely heavily on the strait for oil but are reluctant to assist militarily.

4. Iranian Retaliation & Regional Conflict
Trump dismisses criticism that he failed to anticipate Iranian retaliation against Gulf states.
He claims Iran lashed out at neighboring countries after losing its nuclear and missile capabilities.
The administration portrays Iran’s leadership as largely eliminated and incapable of sustained retaliation.

5. TSA & DHS Funding Crisis (Airport Shutdown Effects)
A partial DHS shutdown has left 50,000+ TSA officers working without pay.
The funding lapse is attributed to Democratic resistance tied to immigration enforcement disputes.
Consequences highlighted:

Hundreds of TSA officers quitting
Absentee rates rising from ~2–3% to as high as 10–20%
Long airport security lines during spring break travel
TSA workers relying on food banks and sleeping in cars
Republicans and Trump are depicted as pushing to fund TSA immediately.
Democrats are accused of using TSA workers and airport security as political leverage.

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1. SAVE Act (Voting &amp; Election Integrity)
<ul>
<li>The SAVE Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, strengthen voter verification, and prevent non‑citizens from voting.</li>
<li>Strong public support across party lines for voter ID and proof‑of‑citizenship requirements.</li>
<li>Republicans are pushing to pass the bill, while Democrats are accused of blocking it in the Senate via filibuster.</li>
<li>Democratic opposition is labeling the bill &ldquo;Jim Crow 2.0&rdquo; and as voter suppression, particularly against minorities.</li>
<li>The opposition is condescending, racist, and politically motivated, asserting Democrats want looser election rules to enable cheating.</li>
<li>President Trump is making passage of the SAVE Act a top priority, even threatening to withhold support for other legislation.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Senate Filibuster Strategy
<ul>
<li>Senator Mike Lee argues that a &ldquo;talking filibuster&rdquo; can be enforced without changing Senate rules.</li>
<li>The current &ldquo;silent&rdquo; or &ldquo;zombie&rdquo; filibuster is undemocratic.</li>
<li>The SAVE Act is framed as a case where Senate norms should be aggressively used because the &ldquo;will of the people&rdquo; is allegedly clear.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. U.S. Military Action Against Iran
<ul>
<li>President Trump claims the U.S., with Israel&rsquo;s help, has severely degraded Iran&rsquo;s military capabilities.</li>
<li>Assertions include:
<ul>
<li>Over 7,000 targets struck inside Iran</li>
<li>90&ndash;95% reduction in missile and drone attacks</li>
<li>Destruction of Iran&rsquo;s air force, navy, radar systems, missile factories, and mine‑laying ships</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Trump frames the campaign as a historic military success and necessary to prevent nuclear escalation.</li>
<li>The Strait of Hormuz is identified as a remaining strategic risk, with Trump urging allied nations to help secure it.</li>
<li>He criticizes allies who rely heavily on the strait for oil but are reluctant to assist militarily.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Iranian Retaliation &amp; Regional Conflict
<ul>
<li>Trump dismisses criticism that he failed to anticipate Iranian retaliation against Gulf states.</li>
<li>He claims Iran lashed out at neighboring countries after losing its nuclear and missile capabilities.</li>
<li>The administration portrays Iran&rsquo;s leadership as largely eliminated and incapable of sustained retaliation.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. TSA &amp; DHS Funding Crisis (Airport Shutdown Effects)
<ul>
<li>A partial DHS shutdown has left 50,000+ TSA officers working without pay.</li>
<li>The funding lapse is attributed to Democratic resistance tied to immigration enforcement disputes.</li>
<li>Consequences highlighted:
<ul>
<li>Hundreds of TSA officers quitting</li>
<li>Absentee rates rising from ~2&ndash;3% to as high as 10&ndash;20%</li>
<li>Long airport security lines during spring break travel</li>
<li>TSA workers relying on food banks and sleeping in cars</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Republicans and Trump are depicted as pushing to fund TSA immediately.</li>
<li>Democrats are accused of using TSA workers and airport security as political leverage.</li>
</ul>
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Democrats Escalate Race Rhetoric Over SAVE Act plus Iran puts Strait of Hormuz on Edge

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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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No words...as Liberal Media Spins and Blames trump

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