The Joe Pags Show

Joe Pags

The official podcast of the nationally syndicated Joe Pags Show heard weekday afternoons from 5-8. The Joe Pags Show can be heard on multiple stations across the country and worldwide on joepags.com

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Yesterday · 44 min
Spain's Border Crisis Explodes, Trump Weighs In + What's Holding Up Todd Blanche? - July 31 Hr 1
Pags breaks down the immigration crisis unfolding in Spain, explaining how the surge of migrants has sparked political turmoil across Europe before bringing you President Trump's reaction and the biggest moments from his remarks. Pags argues the situation mirrors years of lax border enforcement under the Biden administration and asks whether countries can survive without expecting newcomers to assimilate into their culture. He also reacts to an exclusive report on Temporary Protected Status, explaining why he believes the word "temporary" should actually mean something. Then Pags dives into the growing battle over Todd Blanche's confirmation, examining who's standing in the way, why some Senate Republicans are urging President Trump not to delay the nomination, and what Trump had to say from Camp David about getting his nominee confirmed. The show also features Trump's comments on what he calls the weaponization of government under the Biden administration, Marco Rubio's latest foreign policy update from the Cabinet meeting, and a surprising legal twist as prosecutors move to drop charges against Olympian David Hearn after acknowledging the National Mall's reflecting pool damage may have been caused by a flawed installation rather than criminal conduct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 44 min
America's Spending Crisis, Iran Threatens Oil + Rich Valdés Sounds Off on Mamdani - July 31 Hr 2
Pags delivers one of his most passionate monologues yet, asking how America can keep spending trillions of dollars without driving straight into a fiscal disaster. He reacts to President Trump's comments on the cyberattack in Minnesota, Trump's pledge to rapidly rebuild the U.S. military after years of depleted stockpiles, and warns that if Washington doesn't get spending under control, a financial reckoning is inevitable. Pags also breaks down the latest spike in oil prices after Iran threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, checks in on the latest DOGE developments, and opens the phones for listener reactions. Then New York radio host Rich Valdés joins the program for a deep dive into the political transformation of New York City. They discuss Zohran Mamdani's agenda, his controversial comments about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the growing concerns surrounding his policies, whether New Yorkers are finally reaching a breaking point, what role Gov. Kathy Hochul plays in the city's future, and whether there's still a path for voters to change course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 44 min
Kamala Wants to Rewrite the Rules? + The Ancient History They Never Taught You - July 31 Hr 3
It's Free Speech Friday, and Joe Pags kicks things off with his always-entertaining Dopes of the Day before turning his attention to Kamala Harris' latest call to rethink the Electoral College, asking whether anyone is actually buying what she's selling. He also reacts to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's comments about being "selective" with media appearances—even as she sat down on Michelle Obama's podcast—raising questions about media access and transparency. Then explorer and researcher Mike Collins joins the program for a mind-blowing conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about ancient history. After visiting more than 300 archaeological sites around the world, Collins explains why he believes humans were living in the Americas at least 12,000 years ago, shares discoveries that mainstream history often overlooks, and reveals evidence that could completely change the way we understand our past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday · 44 min
Why Is Everyone Protecting Fauci? Pags Isn't Buying It - July 30 Hr 1
Pags continues breaking down Dr. Anthony Fauci's explosive Senate testimony, asking why so many powerful voices still seem determined to protect him. Pags argues Fauci wasn't America's top health official but a longtime NIH bureaucrat who gained extraordinary influence during the pandemic, and questions why he suddenly decided to keep a personal diary late in life. He also reacts to Harvey Levin's passionate defense of Fauci, examining how media figures have helped shape the public narrative. Later, Pags asks why Fauci was given an opening statement before facing tough questions from senators, argues Democrats consistently outmaneuver Republicans when it comes to messaging and public perception, and explains why accountability shouldn't end with congressional hearings—asking whether lawsuits and other legal challenges could finally force the truth into the open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday · 44 min
Is It Time to Replace John Thune? + Can Fauci Still Be Held in Contempt? - July 30 Hr 2
Pags reacts to another speech from Senate Majority Leader John Thune, explaining why he believes Republican leadership isn't delivering when it matters most. Pags asks whether it's finally time for a new Senate leader, breaks down what's standing in the way of Todd Blanche's confirmation, and examines why Sen. John Cornyn has become a central figure in the controversy as President Trump weighs whether to delay the nomination to win over GOP holdouts. Along the way, Pags shares one of his funniest memories with his mother before turning to one of the biggest legal stories in Washington. Will Chamberlain of the Article III Project joins the program to break down what really happened during Dr. Anthony Fauci's Senate testimony, why invoking the Fifth Amendment may not end the story, how senators could still pursue contempt proceedings, whether Biden's blanket pardons have legal limits, if states could bring their own cases against Fauci, and what it will take to get Todd Blanche confirmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday · 44 min
Chaos at Europe's Borders + Ali Bradley Exposes the Immigration Crisis - July 30 Hr 3
Pags takes on Rep. Jasmine Crockett after her latest comments about education, explaining why he believes the facts tell a very different story. He also brings you Rapid Fire News, including Mandela Barnes ending his run for Wisconsin governor and the latest developments in the still-unsolved Nancy Guthrie investigation. Then Pags turns to immigration, reacting as President Trump unveils a new initiative aimed at replacing illegal immigrant truck drivers with qualified American veterans while Europe faces a full-scale border crisis. With thousands of migrants surging into Spain and Italy calling for emergency action, Pags asks whether Europe is becoming a warning for the United States. Finally, NewsNation's Ali Bradley joins the show with an eye-opening report from the front lines, breaking down what's really happening across Spain and the European Union, why open-border policies are fueling the crisis, and what the latest developments mean for immigration here at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 44 min
Fauci Pleads the Fifth 100+ Times... Then Ron Johnson Reveals What Really Happened - July 29 Hr 1
It was the biggest story in America, and Joe Pags has the explosive moments you won't see anywhere else. Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during his highly anticipated Senate testimony despite having received a presidential pardon, refusing to answer questions from Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Josh Hawley, and others about COVID-19, NIH funding, and internal government decisions. Pags asks the question millions of Americans are asking: If Fauci can't incriminate himself, why won't he tell the truth? He reacts to calls for a contempt vote, Hawley's takedown of Fauci's newfound wealth, Bernie Moreno's fiery confrontation, and President Trump's comments about inheriting Fauci while repeatedly disagreeing with his policies. Then Sen. Ron Johnson joins the show to expose what he says really happened behind the scenes, revealing the key testimony, diary entries, safety warnings, and unanswered questions the media ignored—and explaining why the fight for accountability is far from over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 44 min
Are the Texas Polls Rigged? + FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Sets the Record Straight - July 29 Hr 2
Pags takes a closer look at the latest Texas polling and asks whether the headlines are telling the whole story. With media outlets claiming key statewide races are tightening, Pags breaks down who is actually being surveyed, how polling samples can shape the narrative, and what a "suppression poll" is—explaining why some polls may be designed to influence voters as much as measure them. He also discusses whether Sen. John Cornyn could stand in the way of Todd Blanche's nomination. Then FCC Chairman Brendan Carr joins the program for a wide-ranging interview, responding directly to claims that he's trying to silence ABC, Disney, or Jimmy Kimmel, explaining what the FCC can and can't do. Carr also discusses cracking down on foreign robocall operations, whether more customer service jobs could return to the United States, expanding satellite connectivity to rural America, and how new technology could dramatically improve phone and internet service for millions of Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 44 min
Will Fauci Be Held in Contempt? + Trump's Iran Warning and the Truth About the Economy - July 29 Hr 3
Pags recaps Dr. Anthony Fauci's explosive Senate testimony and his interview with Sen. Ron Johnson, revisiting Fauci's biggest controversies and asking the question millions of Americans are now asking: Will the Senate actually vote to hold him in contempt of Congress, or will he walk away without accountability? Pags also weighs in on the growing controversy over judges allowing transgender inmates to transfer to prisons based on gender identity, arguing that safety—not politics—should drive prison policy. Then he breaks down President Trump's latest warning to Iran as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Finally, Heritage Foundation Chief Economist E.J. Antoni joins the program to explain what's really happening with the U.S. economy. Is America truly doing better than it was under Biden? Why are gas prices so volatile? How is the conflict with Iran affecting inflation and affordability? Antoni breaks down the federal debt, central banking, and why ending global instability could be one of the biggest boosts to the American economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday · 44 min
Fauci's Diary Is Out... Will He Finally Be Held Accountable? - July 28 Hr 1
Pags reacts to the release of Anthony Fauci's COVID-era diary and explains why he believes this could be one of the biggest accountability moments since the pandemic began. With Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promising answers and Fauci preparing to testify before Congress, Pags tears apart media headlines he says are designed to protect the former COVID adviser and asks the question everyone wants answered: Now that Fauci has been pardoned, can he still refuse to answer under oath? Pags revisits Fauci's infamous claim that "I am the science," argues the American people were misled for years, and calls the pandemic response "the crime of the century." He also pays tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, bringing listeners remarks from President Trump and Vice President Vance at the Capitol Rotunda ceremony before asking one question nobody else seems to be: Where was Mitch McConnell? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday · 44 min
Will Fauci Finally Face the Music? + Ted Poe on Iran, Israel and What's Next - July 28 Hr 2
Pags breaks down why Anthony Fauci may have far fewer legal options than many think as he prepares to testify before Congress, explaining why a presidential pardon doesn't protect someone from lying under oath. He reacts to Rep. James Comer's warning that Joe Biden's pardon won't shield Fauci from perjury, while also admitting he's skeptical America will ever see real accountability. Pags then turns to the world stage as President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and later welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House, making the case that Americans are ready to see the wars in both Iran and Ukraine come to an end. He also reacts to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calling on Mitch McConnell to either prove he's fit to serve or step aside. Finally, former Congressman and Judge Ted Poe joins the show for a can't-miss conversation about his years working alongside Lindsey Graham, whether Graham truly deserved the "war hawk" label, what the latest strikes have actually done to Iran's military, whether the Strait of Hormuz remains a threat, and what a real end to the conflict could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday · 44 min
President Trump Wants to End Daylight Saving Time + Ted Poe on the Next Phase of America's Wars - July 28 Hr 3
Pags is fed up with changing the clocks twice a year and reacts to President Trump's renewed push to finally end daylight saving time, explaining why it's long overdue. He also takes on the latest controversy surrounding the FCC and ABC, asking whether government regulators should be policing news organizations at all, and makes the case that DEI has become discrimination disguised as fairness. Then Pags dives into the Pentagon's groundbreaking AI partnership with the United Arab Emirates, asking why America is choosing the UAE as its first bilateral AI defense partner and what it means for the future of national security. Finally, former Congressman and Judge Ted Poe returns for Part 2 of an eye-opening conversation, breaking down where the conflicts with Iran and Ukraine go from here, what victory actually looks like, and the difficult decisions facing President Trump and America's allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday · 44 min
The TikTok Trend That Turned Deadly + Trump Crushes the Stockpile Narrative - July 27 Hr 1
Pags sounds the alarm over a disturbing TikTok and Netflix-inspired trend after a young woman lost her life, using the tragedy to deliver a powerful warning about social media, online influence, and why what you post today can follow you forever. Pags explains why people need to think before they record, think before they upload, and why chasing viral attention can have devastating consequences. Then, aboard Air Force One, President Trump responds to questions about whether America's weapons stockpiles are running low, directly pushing back on the growing narrative. Pags traces the rumor back to Sen. Mark Kelly and dismantles the claims point by point before bringing you more of the president's comments, including his blunt response to Sen. John Thune and why he says no one—not Congress or foreign leaders—is going to tell him who the United States can and cannot sell weapons to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday · 44 min
President Trump Pressures Thune While NYC Pushes Full-Blown Socialism? + Kay Hill Breaks It Down - July 27 Hr 2
Pags reacts to President Trump's latest push to get the SAVE Act across the finish line, explaining why he believes it's time for Trump to turn up the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the filibuster and deliver on election integrity. Pags also highlights Trump's remarks from Michigan on the economy and what the president says is widespread fraud costing Americans billions. Then the focus shifts to New York City, where Zohran Mamdani's latest proposals have Pags asking just how far the socialist agenda can go. From publishing the names and addresses of property owners who could face new taxes to rent freezes and taxpayer-funded grocery stores, Pags warns this is about far more than lowering prices—it's about expanding government control. Is this the future Democrats want for America? Finally, Kay Hill joins the show to expose the economic reality behind government-run grocery stores, price controls, and subsidized markets, explaining why these policies could devastate small businesses and reshape the relationship between citizens and government in ways every American should understand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday · 44 min
Pags: The Left Isn't Hiding It Anymore + Daniel Turner on America's Nuclear Future - July 27 Hr 3
Pags breaks down a series of jaw-dropping moments that he says prove today's Democrats aren't even trying to hide their agenda anymore. From Democratic Socialists openly pushing socialism on national television to Chuck Schumer declaring the SAVE Act "dead on arrival," Pags asks how far the left is willing to go. He reacts as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declares the southern border has been virtually shut down, calls out Sen. Jon Ossoff for an awkward defense of Mark Kelly, and exposes newly surfaced deleted social media posts from Darializa Avila Chevalier praising Marxism and communist leaders. Then Daniel Turner, founder of Power the Future, joins the show to explain why America's energy future may depend on a nuclear renaissance. What do President Trump's new executive orders really do? Why has the U.S. fallen behind on nuclear energy? Is the technology finally safe enough to power America's AI revolution? Turner answers those questions and explains why nuclear power could be the key to America's economic and national security future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 25 · 44 min
LeBron Shocks the NBA, Jordan Still the GOAT? + Trump, Iran and the 2028 Showdown - July 24 Hr 1
LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia—and Joe Pags wants to know why one of the biggest stars in NBA history is now joining a fourth team. Is this one last championship run, or does another move hurt his legacy? Pags and the crew jump into the GOAT debate, and Joe is not backing down: Michael Jordan all day. Then the show turns serious as President Trump weighs his next move against Iran and answers questions about just how far the United States may be willing to go. And is it already time to talk about 2028? A new Emerson poll has JD Vance and Marco Rubio locked in a tie as Republicans stare down a potentially brutal midterm fight—and Pags breaks down what it could mean for the future of the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 25 · 44 min
Pags Unloads on Mamdani + The Navy SEAL Who Took Out bin Laden Sounds Off on Iran - July 24 Hr 2
Pags absolutely unloads on Zohran Mamdani after his latest comments targeting wealthy New Yorkers, explaining why high taxes and anti-success policies are driving families and businesses out of the Empire State. Pags also calls out the hypocrisy of millionaire politicians like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, arguing that what struggling Americans really need isn't bigger government—it's good-paying jobs. Then, former Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill, the man who killed Osama bin Laden, joins Pags for an unforgettable conversation on the escalating conflict with Iran, what's really happening in Ukraine, whether America could end up with boots on the ground, and if Israel pushed the U.S. into the fight. O'Neill also opens up about the invisible wounds many veterans carry, the guilt that follows combat, and a promising new treatment that's changing lives for those who've sacrificed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 25 · 44 min
Did Biden Intentionally Leave the Border in Crisis? + Can Republicans Flip Deep-Blue Massachusetts? - July 24 Hr 3
Pags reacts to a bombshell memo alleging the Biden administration was prepared to leave President Trump with an even bigger immigration crisis, asking whether the chaos at the border was part of the plan all along. Pags argues the left was never truly interested in helping migrants—they were interested in political power. He also breaks down Joe Manchin's latest political move as the former Democrat launches a new independent effort that could shake up Washington, and the crew debates whether Hollywood's new adaptation of The Odyssey is worth watching despite criticism over some "woke" creative choices. Then, Marine veteran and attorney John Deaton joins the program to explain why he's taking on Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts. Can a Republican finally break decades of one-party dominance in one of America's bluest states? Deaton lays out his strategy, why he believes voters are ready for change, and why this race could become one of the biggest surprises of the election cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 24 · 44 min
John Eastman Answers the Biggest 2020 Question Yet + Secret Service Leak Rocks Vance's Detail - July 23 Hr 2
Pags reacts to James O'Keefe's latest undercover investigation after a Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's protective detail was accused of sharing sensitive operational information. The agent has since been placed on administrative leave as the Secret Service conducts an internal review, and Pags argues that if the allegations are true, criminal charges—not just disciplinary action—should be on the table. He also breaks down the latest calls from Republicans urging the Justice Department to pursue greater accountability. Then, former Trump attorney John Eastman joins the program for a can't-miss interview. Eastman explains why so many 2020 election lawsuits were dismissed before the evidence could be fully heard, discusses the controversy surrounding his California disbarment, and tackles one of the biggest constitutional questions imaginable: What would happen if Joe Biden were ultimately found not to have legitimately won the 2020 election? From executive orders to pardons and the legal path forward, Eastman breaks down what the Constitution says—and why he believes Americans will eventually know the full truth about 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 24 · 44 min
Trump's AI Warning, America's Data Center Boom + Your Calls Drive the Conversation - July 23 Hr 1
Pags brings you the biggest highlights from President Trump's remarks on artificial intelligence, including what the rapid expansion of AI could mean for America's electricity grid and your monthly power bill. Pags then reminds listeners that while the biggest news stories matter, great talk radio is also about entertaining conversations that keep people engaged. He takes a closer look at the wave of AI data centers being built across the country, asks who's funding organized opposition to many of the projects, and explores whether foreign adversaries could benefit from slowing America's AI development. The show wraps up with lively calls from listeners who share their concerns, questions, and firsthand perspectives on AI, energy demand, and the future of America's technological leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Joe Pags Show

Spain's Border Crisis Explodes, Trump Weighs In + What's Holding Up Todd Blanche? - July 31 Hr 1

America's Spending Crisis, Iran Threatens Oil + Rich Valdés Sounds Off on Mamdani - July 31 Hr 2

Kamala Wants to Rewrite the Rules? + The Ancient History They Never Taught You - July 31 Hr 3

Why Is Everyone Protecting Fauci? Pags Isn't Buying It - July 30 Hr 1

Is It Time to Replace John Thune? + Can Fauci Still Be Held in Contempt? - July 30 Hr 2

Chaos at Europe's Borders + Ali Bradley Exposes the Immigration Crisis - July 30 Hr 3

Fauci Pleads the Fifth 100+ Times... Then Ron Johnson Reveals What Really Happened - July 29 Hr 1

Are the Texas Polls Rigged? + FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Sets the Record Straight - July 29 Hr 2

Will Fauci Be Held in Contempt? + Trump's Iran Warning and the Truth About the Economy - July 29 Hr 3

Fauci's Diary Is Out... Will He Finally Be Held Accountable? - July 28 Hr 1

Will Fauci Finally Face the Music? + Ted Poe on Iran, Israel and What's Next - July 28 Hr 2

President Trump Wants to End Daylight Saving Time + Ted Poe on the Next Phase of America's Wars - July 28 Hr 3

The TikTok Trend That Turned Deadly + Trump Crushes the Stockpile Narrative - July 27 Hr 1

President Trump Pressures Thune While NYC Pushes Full-Blown Socialism? + Kay Hill Breaks It Down - July 27 Hr 2

Pags: The Left Isn't Hiding It Anymore + Daniel Turner on America's Nuclear Future - July 27 Hr 3

LeBron Shocks the NBA, Jordan Still the GOAT? + Trump, Iran and the 2028 Showdown - July 24 Hr 1

Pags Unloads on Mamdani + The Navy SEAL Who Took Out bin Laden Sounds Off on Iran - July 24 Hr 2

Did Biden Intentionally Leave the Border in Crisis? + Can Republicans Flip Deep-Blue Massachusetts? - July 24 Hr 3

John Eastman Answers the Biggest 2020 Question Yet + Secret Service Leak Rocks Vance's Detail - July 23 Hr 2

Trump's AI Warning, America's Data Center Boom + Your Calls Drive the Conversation - July 23 Hr 1