Your News Talk America with Jake Smith – 04/22/2025
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09:06 AM ET
Show Open:
- Uni-Party zeroes in again on SOD: Pete Hegseth
- Those in uniform and in suits are targeting Hegseth.
- The Pentagon will not accept change.
- The efforts to resist Trump and Hegseth are even surfacing in command:
- Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez has been suspended from her position after reportedly refusing to display official photographs of Commander-in-Chief Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- According to multiple reports, Col. Ramirez—who assumed command at Fort McCoy in July 2024—has openly engaged in left-wing political activism and repeatedly defied Department of Defense regulations requiring the prominent display of official portraits of current civilian leadership, including the President, Vice President, and Secretary of Defense.
- Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez has been suspended from her position after reportedly refusing to display official photographs of Commander-in-Chief Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Audio: Dwight Eisenhower farewell speech 1961: Military Industrial Complex
09:15
Segment Topic:
- The adventures of an MS-13 gang member have captivated the Democrat Party!
- Have the Dem-Coms found their hot button to revive their dying party?
- 127 news stories on Fox News Radio in the past seven-days.
- Democrats demand daily updates of Garcia’s condition.
Panelist:
Callers and DIAL Producers
09:35
Monologue:
Get out of the LEFT LANE! (from 4/17)
10:06
Segment Topic:
- Blaine Holt to Newsmax: News of Third Iran-US Meeting Positive! (Newsmax.com)
- It is a positive sign that the United States and Iran are planning a third meeting over Tehran's nuclear program, retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt said on Newsmax Sunday Report.
- More Upheaval in Defense Sec Hegseth's Inner Circle!
- NY Times: Hegseth shared war plans with family and friends on Signal App.
- The White House on Monday issued a blistering rebuke of National Public Radio in a short post. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote, "This NPR story is total FAKE NEWS based on one anonymous source who clearly has no idea what they are talking about."
- It's the latest media report over the past week targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with claims of mismanaging sensitive information while running the Defense Department into shambles.
- All this is happening as Hegseth and his top aides work to remove Pentagon employees who are not on the same page with the secretary's plans for the department. (NPR)
Panelist:
Brigadier General Blaine Holt, USAF Retired Brig. Gen. General Holt is a former Deputy United States Military Representative to (NATO).
He supported the Military Representative and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in executing the U.S. political-military mission at the North Atlantic Council. General Holt was a command pilot with more than 3,900 flying hours in a variety of aircraft. He is a frequent contributor to Newsmax.
10:33
Segment Topic:
- Four more Democrats travel to El Salvador on taxpayer dime in an effort to spring the Maryland Father and MS-13 gang member.
- Chris Van Hollen on Sunday repeatedly sidestepped questions about whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia was an MS-13 gangbanger as the Trump administration has alleged. Van Hollen never asked Garcia if he was a member of MS-13?
- Van Hollen (D-Md.), who met with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador on Thursday notably refused to deny that Abrego Garcia was gang member and confessed he did not ask him about the alleged ties when they spoke — despite CNN’s Dana Bash asking him point-blank if he could say “with absolute certainty” that the deported illegal migrant wasn’t a member of the vicious gang.
- Hollen then shifted the discussion from MS-13 by ironically accusing President Trump of repeatedly trying to change the subject on due process concerns. (NY Post)
- Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia the new face of the Democrat Party?
- How is this sitting with Democrat voters?
- How is billing the taxpayer for these junkets to El Salvador being received?
- Chris Van Hollen on Sunday repeatedly sidestepped questions about whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia was an MS-13 gangbanger as the Trump administration has alleged. Van Hollen never asked Garcia if he was a member of MS-13?
- Two proposals that would have restricted transgender athletes from participating in girls and women's sports in the state of Washingtonfailed in a Monday vote.
- The amendments needed 60% of the vote to pass — the proposal limiting girls sports participationto biological females got 31 of 53 votes (58.5%), and the other that would have created an open division for students aside from boys and girls competitions — garnered just 24.5% (13 out of 53).
- Washington state law currently protects transgender individuals from discrimination under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD). So, even if the acts had passed, there was still another clear hurdle in the way.
- Trump is nearing his first 100 days: How would you rate his second term so far?
- The amendments needed 60% of the vote to pass — the proposal limiting girls sports participationto biological females got 31 of 53 votes (58.5%), and the other that would have created an open division for students aside from boys and girls competitions — garnered just 24.5% (13 out of 53).
Panelist:
Republican Strategist, Jennifer Kelly: Author of the forthcoming book: The War on Men: Author of the book: The Real War on Women: Host of the nationally-syndicated radio-show: All-American Radio. Jennifer Kerns has served as Spokeswoman for the California Republican Party!
11:06
Segment Topic:
- Chicago City Council passes resolution that bans any January 6 participant from employment:
- CHICAGO (WGN) — Alders on Wednesday approved a resolution that calls on the city’s human resources department to disqualify any participant of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol from employment with the city.
- “These individuals really made it very clear that they did not want to accept the results of the election,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said at his post-council press conference. “I do believe that as a city we do have to draw the line. We have to set a standard for how we work to continue to do the things that are necessary to make sure that our democracy continues to evolve.”
- The vote was 43-3, with Alds. Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward), Anthony Napolitano (41st Ward) and James Gardiner (45th Ward) voting against the measure.
- Would Kilmar Abrego Garcia and other illegal gang members be eligible for employment with the City of Chicago?
- CHICAGO (WGN) — Alders on Wednesday approved a resolution that calls on the city’s human resources department to disqualify any participant of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol from employment with the city.
Panelist:
Shane Jenkins, Executive Director of Stand in the Gap. Shane Jenkins is former January 6th defendant. Shane was a defendant in the January 6th events, having been incarcerated for a total of 46 months—24 of which were pre-trial, and 32 in what is referred to as the DC Gulag. His case went to trial, where he was found guilty on all counts by a jury that many would argue did not represent his peers.
On January 6th, Shane was directly beside Victoria White when she was assaulted by police. He himself was also assaulted but managed to assist MDP Officer Blake Miller back to safety amidst the chaos.
Instead of succumbing to the adversities he faced, Shane turned his experience into a platform for change. While incarcerated, he founded two significant organizations:
This organization focuses on advocating for judicial reform, highlighting injustices within the current system, and pushing for changes to ensure fair treatment for all.
Shane is now dedicating his efforts towards reforming and restoring integrity to America's justice system. His firsthand experience gives him a unique perspective and an unyielding commitment to this cause.
11:33
Segment Topic:
Panelist:
11:50
Salute the Troops:
Captain Isaac Davis
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