Your News Talk America with Jake Smith – 04/04/2025
The short and long-term future of the U.S. Economy:
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9:06 AM ET
Show Open:
Nancy Pelosi in 1996: U.S. trade with China a JOB LOSER!
Stretch Pelosi posted this message on “X” yesterday!
Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs will cause chaos in our economy, raise prices for consumers and hurt hardworking American families. This is not a strategy — it’s the largest tax hike on the American people in history.
9:35
Monologue:
“Clearance Aisle”
9:45
- Washington Swamp-Way:
- They will never give up until our nation is the USSA!
- Can you trust anyone?
- Moles should stand trial (military tribunals)
10:10
Segment Topic:
- The short and long-term future of the U.S. Economy:
- How will it take markets to recover?
- Foreign countries have threated to retaliate; however, will they talk tough, but are already negotiating settlements?
- Was Ross Perot right back in 1992 (great sucking sound)?
- How much patience will the American people have for the trade reset?
- Back in 1996, Nancy Pelosi told the nation that trade with China is an American, job loser, however, yesterday, she posted on “X:”
- Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs will cause chaos in our economy, raise prices for consumers and hurt hardworking American families. This is not a strategy — it’s the largest tax hike on the American people in history.
- Which Nancy Pelosi was right? The one in 1996 or the one who is aware of the $295.4 billion dollar trade deficit with Communist China?
- Bush 41 told us we needed to turn over our financial future to the Globalists. Is the average American better off today since NAFTA?
- Will Trump tariffs affect services or just goods?
Panelist:
Dr. Jonathan Newman is a Fellow at the Mises Institute
Murray Sabrin, PhD, is a Mises Institute Associated Scholar, Emeritus Professor of Finance at Ramapo College of New Jersey.
10:35 AM ET
Segment Topic:
- Director of the National Security Agency, Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh, was reportedly fired Thursday from his post as the head of the agency along with at least three White House National Security Council staffers were also reportedly shown the door.
- What’s going on here?
- A Pentagon Inspector General on Thursday announced an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the double-encrypted app Signal.
- How feckless and reckless dolling out of “Security Clearances?”
- Putin is beefing up his military: Is he preparing for a much broader war?
- Putin calls up 160,000 men to Russian army in latest conscription drive, at crucial moment in Ukraine war
- How feckless and reckless dolling out of “Security Clearances?”
Panelist:
Douglas Ernest, author: “The Spirit of a True Patriot: The Inspiring Story of Ret. Captain Douglas J. Ernest.” Captain Ernest is a U.S. Army war veteran and entrepreneur.
When the call came for Operation Desert Storm, Douglas found himself on the frontlines, and though his time in the military wasn’t just about serving—it was also about perseverance, guiding others, and the true impact of service.
Over the years, through multiple deployments, Captain Douglas not only faced challenges head-on but also inspired those around him to do the same. His military career is a powerful story of resilience, honor, and unwavering commitment.
11:10 AM ET
Segment Topic:
- Nancy Pelosi changes her tune on China trade drastically since 1996:
- In 2025, Pelosi calls Trump tariffs reckless!
- Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs will cause chaos in our economy, raise prices for consumers and hurt hard-working American families. This is not a strategy — it’s the largest tax hike on the American people in history.
- Will the average American have the patience and support the trade reset to do what it has been designed to do?
- In 2025, Pelosi calls Trump tariffs reckless!
- Trump fires several high-ranking staffers at the NSA and NSC:
- Director of the National Security Agency, Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh, was reportedly fired Thursday from his post as the head of the agency.
- Haugh’s removal as director of the NSA, the nation’s primary cyber espionage and electronic eavesdropping agency, comes on the same day at least three White House National Security Council staffers were also reportedly shown the door.
Panelist:
David Zere - Host of Breaking Point on Real Americas Voice News. Breaking Point airs Saturday morning’s at 8AM ET.
Jeffrey Lord, Host of the “Word of the Lord” Podcast (Spotify, Amazon Music and other platforms). Contributing editor, The American Spectator. Jeffrey is a frequent Newsmax contributor and a former advisor to President Reagan.
11:35 AM ET
Segment Topic:
- Does FDR live on through his crony capitalism, government-dependent populations, racial and class division, and a mammoth administrative state run by a credentialed, America-hating elite.
- What about harry Hopkins?
- Was FDR on cocaine?
Panelist:
Mary Grabar, author of Debunking FDR: The Man and the Myths.
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