The Joe Pags Show

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Media Snubs Trump's Speech, SAVE Act Showdown + Matt O'Brien on Immigration - July 16 Hr 2 Jul 17, 2026

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Pags sounds off after ABC, NBC, and CNN decline to carry President Trump's primetime address, asking why Americans shouldn't be allowed to hear directly from the president and decide for themselves. He then breaks down the growing battle over the SAVE Act as the Senate faces mounting pressure to act on one of the administration's top election priorities. Then, Matt O'Brien of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) joins the show to discuss the reality behind mass deportation claims, the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision, and the biggest immigration challenges facing the country today.

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Trump's Big Speech Tonight: Will He Reveal Proof? + Italy Blames America? - July 16 Hr 3 Jul 17, 2026

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Pags begins with the latest flooding update in San Antonio before previewing President Trump's highly anticipated primetime speech. He and the crew debate whether Trump will present new evidence about the 2020 election—and if he does, whether it instantly becomes the biggest story of the year. Pags also asks why every American, regardless of politics, should want to hear what the president has to say firsthand. Then, Simona Mangiante Papadopoulos joins from Italy to discuss Europe's brutal heat wave, why some are blaming the United States, and the latest developments involving Ukraine and the growing geopolitical tensions across Europe.

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Todd Blanche Takes the Fight to the Senate + Trump Won't Back Down on ICE - July 15 Hr 1 Jul 16, 2026

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San Antonio gets another round of heavy rain, and Joe Pags checks in with the latest local conditions. Then, he breaks down Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing, highlighting Blanche's opening statement, his sharp exchanges with Democratic senators, and why Pags believes he'll have little trouble becoming Attorney General. Pags also pushes back on arguments from the left over crime and public safety. Finally, he reacts after President Trump says ICE should continue making traffic stops despite recent attacks on agents, explaining why he believes immigration enforcement cannot pause in the face of violence.

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Trump's Iran Update, Military Readiness + Lt. Col. Addicott Breaks It All Down - July 15 Hr 3 Jul 16, 2026

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President Trump heads to Pennsylvania and delivers major updates on veterans, announcing that service members who drove heavy trucks in the military will now have a pathway to earn commercial trucking licenses. He also discusses the destruction of Iran's military capabilities, addresses questions about his safety during his first public appearance since NATO, and gives an update on America's military readiness and weapons stockpile. Pags then breaks down the biggest headlines surrounding Iran, including how the conflict is reshaping global oil markets and why he wants to hear Iran admit defeat itself. He also reacts as War Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a new policy testing troops for low testosterone. Then, former Army Lt. Col. Jeffrey Addicott joins the show to explain the optics of the Iraqi prime minister's White House visit, the latest on Iran, whether the Strait of Hormuz is truly open or closed, and why recent U.S. strikes are happening in broad daylight.

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Race Over Merit? Pags Takes On Summer Lee + Dr. Jesse Lopez Unpacks the Headlines - July 15 Hr 2 Jul 16, 2026

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Pags sounds off on Congresswoman Summer Lee, accusing her of pushing a race-based narrative instead of focusing on merit. He challenges her comments by asking a simple question: shouldn't every patient want the best doctor possible, regardless of race? Pags argues America shouldn't judge people's abilities by the color of their skin and explains why he believes this debate should have ended generations ago. Then, Dr. Jesse Lopez joins for a wide-ranging conversation on the Taco Bell parasite outbreak, the government's $1.55 billion purchase of additional COVID-19 vaccines, concerns about vaccine side effects, and how two foreign nationals allegedly entered the U.S. carrying hundreds of samples of monkeypox.

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ICE Pulls Back After Shootings, Trump Meets Iraqi Leaders + What's Really Happening? - July 14 Hr 1 Jul 15, 2026

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ICE is pausing most traffic-stop arrests after two deadly shootings, and Joe Pags breaks down what happened, why Tom Homan says the mission can't stop, and why he believes it's becoming nearly impossible for agents to do their jobs without backing from communities and elected officials. He also explains why the FBI is involved following Senator Lindsey Graham's death. Then, President Trump meets with Iraq's prime minister, answers reporters' questions, and prompts Pags to take a fascinating look back at America's long and complicated history with Iraq. And finally... yes, it's real: TMZ reports Taco Bell is under investigation over an explosive parasite outbreak, and the crew can't help but react.

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Trump's Big Speech Thursday, Todd Blanche's Rise + Nico LaHood Part 1 - July 14 Hr 2 Jul 15, 2026

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President Trump praises Todd Blanche's rise from personal attorney to Acting Attorney General and urges the Senate to confirm him permanently. With Trump's major speech set for Thursday, Joe Pags asks whether the mainstream media will air it fairly—or ignore it because of politics. Then, former Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood joins for Part 1 of a compelling conversation, breaking down whether the Charlie Kirk murder case is likely to go to trial, how criminal cases differ from state to state, and why the facts behind San Antonio's infamous McDonald's shooting were far different than the public was led to believe.

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Will Congress Deliver? SAVE Act, Daylight Saving Drama + Nico LaHood Part 2 - July 14 Hr 3 Jul 15, 2026

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Will the House actually pass the SAVE America Act? Joe Pags isn't convinced and explains what's standing in the way. He also reacts after the House advances President Trump's push to make daylight saving time permanent, asking whether the Senate will finally get it across the finish line. Then, Pags sounds off on a new study showing nearly 60% of young women get health advice from influencers, weighs in on the growing backlash over new broadcasting guidelines for women's sports, and wraps up with Part 2 of his conversation with former Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood.

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Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly, What's Next for South Carolina? - July 13 Hr 1 Jul 14, 2026

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The nation reacts after the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham. Joe Pags breaks down what happened, the President's final conversation with Graham just hours before his passing, and what the Constitution says comes next for South Carolina's Senate seat. He also reacts to John Thune's emotional remarks, calls out the disturbing trend of people celebrating a political opponent's death online, and defends basic decency in public discourse. Plus, Pags covers the governor's appointment to fill the seat, discusses the future of the SAVE America Act, and asks what Graham's passing could mean for Republicans heading into November.

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ICE Under Fire, Pags Sounds Off + Will Nancy Mace Replace Lindsey Graham? - July 13 Hr 2 Jul 14, 2026

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Pags reflects on Lindsey Graham's heartfelt stories about his sister and the legacy he leaves behind. He then breaks down the latest ICE-related shootings, calls on the media to report the facts instead of pushing narratives, and compares the recent incidents to the thousands of successful ICE operations that receive little attention. Pags also argues ICE vehicles should be clearly marked and says anyone unsure whether they're dealing with law enforcement should go directly to a police station. Then, South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace joins the show to remember Senator Graham as a mentor, answer whether she'd consider running for his Senate seat, and explain why she believes term limits are long overdue.

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