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The shocking but not surprising feud between MAGA and the Pope continues. While it isn't new for a pope to speak out on politics, having the President of the United States, the Vice President, the Speaker of the House, the Secretary of Defense, and various other MAGA politicians criticizing the pope IS new. Of course it comes under the Trump regime. But this is no ordinary pope. Pope Leo is from Chicago, speaks fluent English, and is does NOT back down from a fight. Join Don to dive into this battle between church and state.

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This morning we delve into the U.S. Navy blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave a briefing this morning that consisted of his usual tactics to frame the war in positive terms while ignoring reality. Will we be sending more troops to Iran? Is this blockade working? Join Don for Hot Topics. 🍋

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Tonight, we cut through the noise coming out of Washington, the contradictions, the constant reversals, and the questions that never seem to get answered. As the messaging shifts by the day, it’s becoming harder to separate what’s real from what’s spin.
We’ll take a closer look at the tone and behavior coming from the top, and the role of those around the president in shaping and shielding the narrative.
What aren’t we being told, and how long can this level of confusion continue?

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Don sits down with political analyst and friend of the show Mike Nellis to break down the growing wave of high-profile defections from Trump’s orbit. Voices like Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson, and Candace Owens, once some of his most vocal supporters, are now publicly distancing themselves from Trump and his policies.
So what changed? Is this a temporary break, or the beginning of a deeper fracture within MAGA? And when the loudest supporters start walking away, what does that mean for Trump’s grip on the movement?
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This morning, we break down the latest in the Iran war as the situation grows more volatile by the day. The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, raising the risk of major escalation and sending shockwaves through global markets.
At the same time, the messaging from the Trump administration continues to shift, offering little clarity on strategy or next steps, while late-night social posts add to the sense of confusion. It’s becoming harder to tell what’s policy and what’s reaction.
With Don appearing on Sherri this morning, we’re joined by guest hosts Reecie Colbert and Clay Cane to make sense of the chaos and ask the key question: does anyone actually have a handle on what’s happening?

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