REAL AF with Andy Frisella

1004. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Praises US Men's Hockey Team, Chaos In Mexico & Newsom's Racist Remarks

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Feb 24, 2026
They react to Trump praising the US men's hockey team's gold and the emotional postgame remarks. They unpack chaos in Mexico after the raid on cartel leader El Mencho and its security fallout. They critique Gavin Newsom’s viral remark about relating to voters and its racial backlash. Short takes on CIA declassifications, UFO files, and calls for renewed male responsibility round out the conversation.
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ANECDOTE

Gay Bear Taught Radio Projection Lesson

  • Andy Frisella recounts Gay Bear teaching him to project on radio: loud, queer, and proud to overcome microphone dilution.
  • The lesson: energy put into a mic comes out diluted, so massively up your on-air energy.
INSIGHT

Olympic Win Renewed Nonpolitical Patriotism

  • The U.S. hockey gold felt like a nonpolitical revival of patriotism after athletes visibly celebrated American identity.
  • Andy Frisella and DJ CTI highlighted Jack Hughes' postgame remarks and contrasted athlete pride with politicized celebs like Megan Rapinoe.
INSIGHT

Political Figures Can Co-Opt Sporting Moments

  • Kash Patel joining the U.S. hockey locker-room celebration made the event political and distracted from the athletes' achievement.
  • Andy argued the appearance damaged credibility amid Epstein files and lack of accountability for officials.
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