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Josh analyzes all angles of President Trump's much-anticipated and closely watched visit to Beijing, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. With so much on the line—from trade to Iran to Taiwan to AI to fentanyl, and more—Josh assesses how Trump can best apply leverage and ensure this meeting goes well for the United States and our interests.

Also, Josh discusses a truly horrifying new commission report about the extent of the sadistic, barbaric sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Interestingly, this report was released just a day after The New York Times published one of the most atrocious blood libels in modern media history. Are the two events connected?

Plus, the latest updates in all things redistricting.

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The Supreme Court is allowing Alabama to redistrict its congressional maps, as Southern states continue to comply with the court's recent landmark Voting Rights Act decision. Meanwhile, Virginia Democrats have tossed up a Hail Mary legal appeal that will surely lose. Overall, Republicans are the big redistricting winners. But will it actually matter?

On the international stage, President Trump prepares to embark on a high-stakes trip to China. There is a lot riding on this meeting, and Josh breaks down all you need to know—including the best way to really stick it to the Chinese and Iranians while the president meets Xi Jinping on foreign soil.

Rep. Brad Knott (R-N.C.) also joins the program to discuss the congressional debate over reauthorization of FISA surveillance and the ever-thorny, long-standing question on which this debate ultimately hinges: What is the proper way to view the trade-off between liberty and security?

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Josh opens the show with the escalating conflict involving Iran, breaking down the explosive comments made over the weekend by Israel’s prime minister alongside President Trump’s latest remarks. Josh asks the question many Americans are now demanding answers to: why isn’t the United States unleashing the full force of its military might against the Iranian regime? He dives into who may be standing in the way, whether the administration is serious about confronting Tehran, and if so-called “peace talks” are anything more than a delaying tactic from a desperate regime.

Then, Katie Pavlich, host of Katie Pavlich Tonight, joins Josh for a wide-ranging and hard-hitting conversation. The two discuss the rapidly approaching midterm elections, whether Republicans can realistically hold the House, and the growing political fallout surrounding Iran. They also examine the divisions inside the GOP, the political stakes of the conflict overseas, and what voters may be looking for heading into November.

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Josh opens the show with a major redistricting defeat for Democrats in Virginia, as the courts shut down efforts to redraw congressional maps in their favor. Josh breaks down what the ruling means, why it’s a significant loss for Democrats, and how it could reshape the political landscape heading into upcoming elections. He also dives into the chaos unfolding in Tennessee, where redistricting battles continue.

Josh then turns to the latest jobs report, unpacking what the positive numbers really mean for the economy—and whether the reality matches the headlines. He also tackles gas prices, laying out what’s driving costs at the pump and what, if anything, can be done to bring relief to Americans.

Finally, Josh looks overseas at the UK elections, where the Reform Party is shaking up the political landscape. He explains why the results are so stunning, what they signal for the future of British politics, and why Nigel Farage is once again emerging as a major political force.

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Josh opens the show with a stunning allegation out of Washington—raising serious questions about whether a sitting Democrat in Congress is acting against U.S. interests. He breaks down Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s reported efforts to help Cuba secure oil and why actions like that push dangerously close to the line of undermining American policy abroad.

Josh then turns to the latest in Iran, reacting to President Trump’s recent comments and asking the big question: have we actually won, or is this far from over?

Later, Josh is joined by Rebeccah Heinrichs, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, to assess where things stand with Iran and the real likelihood of a deal being reached.

Josh also highlights a recent interview from Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, diving into what the Founding Fathers envisioned for the country—and what it truly takes to keep the nation strong today.

He wraps up with the latest on redistricting battles and a look at the Los Angeles mayoral race following a contentious recent debate.

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Josh opens the show torching former President Obama’s appearance on CBS’s "The Late Show," calling out the tired rhetoric and blatant hypocrisy that just won’t quit. Josh breaks down why Obama, of all people, has zero credibility lecturing anyone about weaponizing the DOJ—and why it’s long past time for him to step out of the spotlight for good.
Then, Josh pivots to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, unpacking his defense of U.S. military action in the Strait of Hormuz and what it signals about America’s posture abroad.
Finally, Josh digs into the latest polling numbers—cutting through the noise to answer the real question: are these early warning signs for President Trump and Republicans heading into the 2026 midterms, or just more media spin?

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Josh opens the show sounding the alarm on the surge in antisemitism across America—pointing to attacks on Jewish homes and places of worship, and a decade-long rise in incidents that can no longer be ignored. He lays out what’s driving this disturbing trend and where the country is going wrong as the situation continues to escalate.

Josh then turns to the latest developments in Iran, reacting to comments from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and the safety of global shipping lanes. He breaks down the differences between Project Freedom and Operation Epic Fury, and what each could signal for U.S. strategy moving forward.

Later, Josh calls out the out-of-touch rhetoric from a former congressman who continues to fixate on January 6th, even as the country faces far more pressing threats.

He wraps up with key Supreme Court developments, including renewed concerns over a controversial abortion drug and why the stakes in these legal battles remain incredibly high.

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Josh opens the show with the latest developments in Iran, breaking down where things stand and what comes next. He explains why two things can be true at once—America has made real gains, but the job is far from finished—and lays out the four key benchmarks that must be met before the conflict can truly be considered over.

Josh then turns to the ongoing redistricting battles still making headlines, previewing what to expect in the aftermath of last week’s Supreme Court ruling. He also makes the case against early voting, while offering a compromise: a national Election Day holiday.

Later, Josh discusses the collapse of Spirit Airlines and whether there was anything the government could—or should—have done to prevent it. He wraps up by diving into the current state of antitrust law and what it means for corporate mergers moving forward.

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