Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! 



Brett kicks off the program talking about the importance of interviews and open conversations, especially during a time of political transition. He expresses frustration with how the government handled COVID-era spending, arguing that trillions were wasted and taxpayers were disrespected. Brett emphasizes that Americans deserve to keep more of their earnings before the government takes its share. He criticizes both Democratic and Republican leaders for failing to be accountable and highlights how working-class citizens bear the brunt of poor policymaking.



We're Joined by Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy to discuss his strong support for President Trump’s trade and immigration strategies, praising his efforts to renegotiate global trade deals and secure the U.S.-Mexico border. He criticizes past administrations for weak policies and defends Trump’s tough stance on China, calling it long overdue. Ruddy also highlights the recent success of Newsmax’s IPO, sharing that the network raised $300 million and is now trading under the symbol NMAX. He touts Newsmax’s growth across cable, streaming, and mobile platforms, emphasizing its commitment to independent, family-friendly programming.



We're also joined by bestselling author and legal commentator Scott McEwen. Known for his military insight and hit book American Sniper to discuss recent shifts within the FBI and DOJ, expressing optimism that biased leadership is being replaced and public trust is being slowly restored. The conversation turns to cultural trends, where McEwen notes a resurgence of patriotism in Hollywood. He shares that there's growing interest in turning his work into films, reflecting an appetite for content that celebrates American values.



we're also joined by Bill Roggio from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and Long War Journal to discuss the state of global terrorism and U.S. national security. Roggio warns that while public focus has shifted to threats like China and Russia, jihadist groups such as al-Qaeda, ISIS, and the Taliban remain active and dangerous—especially in places like Afghanistan, Somalia, and across Africa. He criticizes both Republican and Democratic administrations for sidelining the long fight against terrorism, citing recent decisions to negotiate with or lift sanctions on known terrorists. Roggio emphasizes that ungoverned regions in Africa are becoming breeding grounds for extremism, predicting that more countries could fall to jihadist influence. He urges U.S. policymakers to remain vigilant, stressing that these threats do not disappear just because they are out of the headlines. More analysis can be found at longwarjournal.org.



Finally we're joined by by Gordon Chang (@GordonGChang) to discuss the Trump administration’s first 100 days—focusing heavily on the evolving U.S.–China relationship. Chang gives President Trump high marks for confronting China’s massive trade surplus and implementing tariffs to rebalance global trade in America's favor. He notes that although China could theoretically weaponize its U.S. debt holdings, doing so would hurt its own economy.



Chang warns that China is retaliating through less conventional means—highlighting Beijing’s past interference in American civil unrest, including evidence of counterfeit currency, weapons parts shipments, and TikTok propaganda during the 2020 George Floyd protests. He believes China is using similar tactics today, especially in fueling pro-Hamas content and possibly stirring campus protests. With Trump building trade alliances to isolate Beijing, Chang stresses that America must remain vigilant against China’s economic and psychological warfare.



Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!



For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of the Brett&nbsp;Winterble&nbsp;Show!&nbsp;
 
Brett kicks off the program talking about the importance of interviews and open conversations, especially during a time of political transition. He expresses frustration with how the government handled COVID-era spending, arguing that trillions were wasted and taxpayers were disrespected. Brett emphasizes that Americans deserve to keep more of their earnings before the government takes its share. He criticizes both Democratic and Republican leaders for failing to be accountable and highlights how working-class citizens bear the brunt of poor policymaking.
 
We're Joined by Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy to discuss his strong support for President Trump&rsquo;s trade and immigration strategies, praising his efforts to renegotiate global trade deals and secure the U.S.-Mexico border. He criticizes past administrations for weak policies and defends Trump&rsquo;s tough stance on China, calling it long overdue. Ruddy also highlights the recent success of Newsmax&rsquo;s IPO, sharing that the network raised $300 million and is now trading under the symbol NMAX. He touts Newsmax&rsquo;s growth across cable, streaming, and mobile platforms, emphasizing its commitment to independent, family-friendly programming.
 
We're also joined by bestselling author and legal commentator Scott McEwen. Known for his military insight and hit book American Sniper to discuss recent shifts within the FBI and DOJ, expressing optimism that biased leadership is being replaced and public trust is being slowly restored. The conversation turns to cultural trends, where McEwen notes a resurgence of patriotism in Hollywood. He shares that there's growing interest in turning his work into films, reflecting an appetite for content that celebrates American values.
 
we're also joined by Bill Roggio from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and Long War Journal to discuss the state of global terrorism and U.S. national security. Roggio warns that while public focus has shifted to threats like China and Russia, jihadist groups such as al-Qaeda, ISIS, and the Taliban remain active and dangerous&mdash;especially in places like Afghanistan, Somalia, and across Africa. He criticizes both Republican and Democratic administrations for sidelining the long fight against terrorism, citing recent decisions to negotiate with or lift sanctions on known terrorists. Roggio emphasizes that ungoverned regions in Africa are becoming breeding grounds for extremism, predicting that more countries could fall to jihadist influence. He urges U.S. policymakers to remain vigilant, stressing that these threats do not disappear just because they are out of the headlines. More analysis can be found at <a href="https://www.longwarjournal.org/">longwarjournal.org.</a>
 
Finally we're joined by by Gordon Chang (@GordonGChang) to discuss the Trump administration&rsquo;s first 100 days&mdash;focusing heavily on the evolving U.S.&ndash;China relationship. Chang gives President Trump high marks for confronting China&rsquo;s massive trade surplus and implementing tariffs to rebalance global trade in America's favor. He notes that although China could theoretically weaponize its U.S. debt holdings, doing so would hurt its own economy.
 
Chang warns that China is retaliating through less conventional means&mdash;highlighting Beijing&rsquo;s past interference in American civil unrest, including evidence of counterfeit currency, weapons parts shipments, and TikTok propaganda during the 2020 George Floyd protests. He believes China is using similar tactics today, especially in fueling pro-Hamas content and possibly stirring campus protests. With Trump building trade alliances to isolate Beijing, Chang stresses that America must remain vigilant against China&rsquo;s economic and psychological warfare.
 
Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!
 
For more from Brett Winterble check out his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrettWinterbleShow/featured">YouTube channel</a>.

The Brett Winterble Show is heard Monday through Friday from 3-7 pm on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT. After spending nearly a decade with Rush Limbaugh as a Producer, Brett began his own show in 2008. Brett has been heard on Sirius XM, plus 980 KFWB in Los Angeles and 760 KFMB in San Diego.  A lover of Current Events, Sports, Entertainment and stories that really matter to the local audience, Brett has high energy and boundless curiosity. He is a graduate of Emerson College and American Military University with degrees in Political Communication and Homeland Security/Intelligence Studies. Brett is married and has 2 teenagers plus a couple of cats, three birds, and some fish! His hobbies include travel, comedy writing, consuming motorsports and barbecue.

The Brett Winterble Show is heard Monday through Friday from 3-7 pm on News Talk 1110 &amp; 99.3 WBT. After spending nearly a decade with Rush Limbaugh as a Producer, Brett began his own show in 2008. Brett has been heard on Sirius XM, plus 980 KFWB in Los Angeles and 760 KFMB in San Diego.  A lover of Current Events, Sports, Entertainment and stories that really matter to the local audience, Brett has high energy and boundless curiosity. He is a graduate of Emerson College and American Military University with degrees in Political Communication and Homeland Security/Intelligence Studies. Brett is married and has 2 teenagers plus a couple of cats, three birds, and some fish! His hobbies include travel, comedy writing, consuming motorsports and barbecue.