The Jeff Ward Show
The Jeff Ward Show
Austin-based talk show legend Jeff Ward challenges the audience with daily episodes showcasing his smart, irreverent, and quirky take on the biggest issues in sports, business, and politics. Multiple episodes are dropped EVERY weekday so the topics are current and the lively debate is fresh. It doesn't take listeners long to understand the show's motto: "The ONLY agenda is to make you think." His popular "Buy or Sell" segment tackles the hottest topics of the day in a unique way that demands every listener have an opinion, and his daily "Wardisms" are legendary.
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Aug 31, 2022 • 21min
How far off is the next civil war?
A new poll says that 43 percent of Americans believe a potential civil war will break out within 10 years. Jeff Ward asks, "are we not there already?" He suggests the "war" is being fast tracked by Donald Trump pouring gas on the fire in an effort to save himself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 31, 2022 • 32min
Is sex imitating art, or is art imitating sex?
The new show is called the "Sex tape show" and Jeff Ward calls the show "a good idea... it's porn for women," while film and media critic Cecily Knobbler calls it "fake," and she makes the case why women will hate it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 30, 2022 • 30min
Screaming voter fraud is getting dangerous.
"Stop the Steal" and "True Vote" are voter fraud crusades for Trump fans, but elections expert Jessica Huseman breaks down how much fraud really exists (Hint: None), and why these accusations of fraud have created a dangrous environment for the upcoming midterms and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 29, 2022 • 16min
Are you an information addict?
Researchers are now claiming there is a growing addiction to the "news." They say our health is being compromised by constantly being connected. Jeff Ward argues that it's not news that has us addicted, it's drama. Being too informed, he says, is the least of our problems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 29, 2022 • 32min
You're not getting a plan, you're getting a feel-good election trick.
Jeff Ward goes full-on "jerk mode" by arguing the Joe Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Plan passes costs along to taxpayers while avoiding the bigger issue: The skyrocketing costs of a college education. Jeff claims it's nothing more than a feel-good Biden plan to say he "did something" to tackle inflation (it doesn't), but it's all about getting re-elected. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 26, 2022 • 11min
Angry Ron is coming for Donald Trump.
Ron DeSantis wants to be President, but first, he needs Donald Trump out of the way and he needs his blessing. How does DeSantis steal Trump's base without angering Trump and his followers? https://advertisecast.com/thejeffwardshow Contact: sales@advertisecast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 1min
The surprising endgame of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting lawsuit.
Attorney Stephen Toland says the filing of a $27 billion lawsuit against the Uvalde school district, the Texas Department of Public Safety, AND the manufacturer of the assault weapon used may be a game-changer for the gun industry going forward. As for Donald Trump's classified documents problem? Toland says, "He's in real trouble," and he lays out how the government has built a strong case to indict Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 25, 2022 • 27min
Is misinformation the new tobacco?
Researchers say "pre-bunking" can be a buffer to misinformation, but Jeff Ward rips the idea with his own (unpopular) theory that "being dumb is too popular, these days." Will media outlets try "pre-bunking," and will consumers even bother to pay attention?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 25, 2022 • 12min
Damn right people should be fired! The messaging matters.
Armed with shields and high-powered weapons, law enforcement waited more than a hour before going into the classroom to attempt to stop a shooter inside an elementary school classroom. On top of that, the governor of Texas said he was lied to about the response, and now, three months later, not one member of law enforcement has lost their job. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 24, 2022 • 17min
More reasons to hate Jerry Jones.
Hating on Jerry Jones just got easier. He runs the most valuable sports franchise on the planet and it turns out he's made billions off a couple of tragedies. Jeff Ward defends (slightly) the risk reward success of the Cowboys owner, general manager, de facto head coach, HR director, and marketing manager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
