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Feb 28, 2026 • 2h 23min
Breaking News: US Strikes Iran
Alexander Gray, former NSC chief of staff, offers quick analysis of military effect and regional fallout. Representative Claudia Tenney, New York congresswoman, explains congressional support and regime-change views. Morgan Murphy, ex-Pentagon press secretary, breaks down timing and operations. Tim Rice reports on Capitol reactions. Aaron Cohen, former IDF operator, discusses tactics. Dan Brouillette assesses energy and geopolitical oil impacts.

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Feb 28, 2026 • 8min
U.S. Bombs Iran: Michael Knowles INSTANT REACTION
A rapid reaction to U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and what those attacks might mean for regime change. Comparison of the military buildup and playbook to past interventions. Discussion of Iran’s unique challenges and the risks of a prolonged campaign. Notes on regional and historical context, domestic reactions, and the immediate human cost.

Feb 27, 2026 • 49min
Ep. 1921 - Evacuation In Israel As Bombs Prepare To Drop In Iran
A rundown of a controversial bomber’s early release and critiques of lenient sentences. Coverage of State Department evacuation guidance for Jerusalem as tensions with Iran escalate. Discussion of possible U.S. military scenarios against Iran and the risks involved. Short segments on political scandals tied to Jeffrey Epstein and cultural conflicts around religion and immigration.

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Feb 26, 2026 • 54min
Ep. 1920 - Democrat Rep Claims Charlie Kirk Was Not Assassinated
A political clash over whether Charlie Kirk’s death was an assassination sparks heated debate. Immigration and education collide as calls rise to fund pre-K for undocumented families. Allegations surface of an Air Force pilot sharing skills with China. Broader fights over national identity, migration’s cultural impact, and harsh penalties for treason round out the conversation.

Feb 25, 2026 • 52min
Ep. 1919 - I Was At The State Of The Union: Full Event RECAP
A firsthand recap of the State of the Union, focusing on oratory, stagecraft, and political optics. Scenes of dramatic reactions in the chamber and a controversial sign incident are highlighted. Discussion of patriotic moments, the hockey team controversy, and a reporter questioning historical casting choices in a Danish film. Concludes with reflections on message discipline and political theater.

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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 47min
Friendly Fire: State of the Union Address Live
Isabel Brown, Daily Wire on-site reporter who covered the State of the Union from inside and outside the chamber. She describes the atmosphere, key moments like honors and policy punches, and reactions on the floor. Short, lively takes on optics, messaging, and what the night means for upcoming political fights.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 52min
Ep. 1918 - Gavin Newsom Claims He's Stupid Just Like Black People
A heated discussion of a politician’s controversial remark about race and the fallout that followed. A critique of a viral misreported pregnancy from social media. Commentary on recent shifts in pop culture, especially changes in a major sci-fi franchise.

Feb 23, 2026 • 52min
Ep. 1917 - USA DESTROYS Its Evil Tophat In Olympic Hockey Match
A dramatic recap of the U.S. Olympic hockey triumph and an athlete’s gritty patriotic moment. A debate over Israel, Zionism, and whether biblical claims should shape modern borders. A breakdown of the Supreme Court’s limits on presidential tariff power and the major questions doctrine. Critiques of socialized healthcare and political contradictions on civic rules.

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Feb 21, 2026 • 44min
The Epstein Files: Benny Johnson Vs Michael Knowles | FACE OFF
Benny Johnson, conservative commentator and social-media creator, brings quick wit and sharp recall. He and Michael spar over the Epstein files with trivia-format clashes. They riff on bizarre evidence, odd artifacts from mansions, strange prison details, and wild inheritance and donation stories. Fast-paced, confrontational, and packed with surprising facts.

Feb 20, 2026 • 9min
Michael REACTS to "Chimp Out" Videos
Reaction to a viral trend of people and primates 'losing it' on camera. Short clips of monkeys stealing purses, causing mischief, and surprising bystanders. Debate over identifying apes, chimps, and gorillas. Tension and humor around a gorilla behind glass and slow-motion spills. Quick takes on which moments qualify as full-blown chaos.


