The Joe Pags Show

Latest Episodes:

ICE Under Fire, Russia Threats Grow + Kay Hill Sounds the Alarm on Cuba - July 13 Hr 3 Jul 14, 2026

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Pags asks why ICE agents are carrying out street enforcement when states like Texas already have laws such as SB 4 to help combat illegal immigration. He breaks down the latest deadly ICE cases in Maine and Texas, explains why body-worn cameras have cleared more officers than suspects, and argues facts should come before outrage. Pags also reacts to growing concerns over Russia, saying Vladimir Putin's history makes new threats worth taking seriously as Ukraine and its allies strengthen missile defenses. Then, Kay Hill joins the show to discuss reports of Iranian, Cuban, and Russian military-style drones operating in Cuba, what that could mean for U.S. national security, and why Americans should be paying attention.

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Houston ICE Shooting Questions, Rubio Slams Walz + Trump's Iran Warning - July 10 Hr 1 Jul 11, 2026

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Pags breaks down the Houston ICE shooting, including what is known about the illegal immigrant who had reportedly lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years, why agents weren't wearing body cameras, and whether both sides of the deadly encounter may have believed they were acting in self-defense. He also reacts as Marco Rubio forcefully pushes back on Tim Walz over his controversial pardon decision and asks why voices defending these policies continue to get a platform. Plus, Pags explains whether the Strait of Hormuz is really open or closed, reacts to President Trump's warning that Iran would be "obliterated" if he were assassinated, and breaks down new DOJ indictments tied to an alleged terror plot.

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Mamdani's Iran Links? Trump Taps John Rich + Louie Gohmert Explains SCOTUS - July 10 Hr 2 Jul 11, 2026

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Pags sounds the alarm over Zohran Mamdani after reports that a planned meeting between one of his officials and an Iranian envoy was blocked by the State Department. He also reacts to Mamdani defending New York City's controversial immigrant map, arguing the mayoral candidate is putting his political base ahead of longtime New Yorkers and the country. Plus, President Trump names country star John Rich as Special Envoy for American Landowners. Then, former Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert joins to break down the latest Supreme Court rulings, birthright citizenship, the Paxton vs. Talarico race, and why he says much of what Americans were told about Obamacare was never actually true.

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Will Candace Owens Apologize? Charlie Kirk Case Takes a Turn + Louie Gohmert Part 2 - July 10 Hr 3 Jul 11, 2026

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As new evidence emerges in the Charlie Kirk murder case, Joe Pags asks whether Candace Owens will finally admit she got it wrong. He breaks down the latest from the preliminary hearing, including why the suspect declined to testify and how newly revealed evidence undercuts many of the conspiracy theories surrounding the case. Pags also explains why the SAVE America Act needs to pass and what it could mean for election integrity. Then, Louie Gohmert returns for Part 2, diving deeper into the Constitution, Supreme Court rulings, and the legal battles shaping America's future.

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Platner Is OUT. Now What? + Trump Targeted by Iran - July 9 Hr 1 Jul 10, 2026

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Graham Platner has officially dropped out of the Maine Senate race after his campaign imploded under mounting scandals and a sexual assault allegation he denies. Joe Pags asks how Democrats let it get this far, breaks down the fallout from Platner's exit, and looks at what it means for Susan Collins and the race moving forward. Pags also reacts to President Trump aboard Air Force One, discusses renewed threats from Iran after reports he remains a top target, Eric Trump's landing at the new Trump airport, and takes calls from listeners on the day's biggest stories.

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Iran's New Trump Threat, Charlie Kirk Trial Looms + Victoria Coates Reveals What's Next - July 9 Hr 2 Jul 10, 2026

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A former U.S. Olympic canoeist has pleaded not guilty after being charged in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case, and Joe Pags calls out the media framing around the story. Then, Pags breaks down the Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing, including the controversy over alleged confession evidence and whether the case is headed to trial. Plus, new reports say Iran may be behind a fresh plot targeting President Trump, and Victoria Coates joins to discuss Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, whether the MOU is dead, and how the U.S. can pressure Tehran financially.

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Where Is Mitch McConnell? ICE Shooting Questions + Ali Bradley Breaks It Down - July 9 Hr 3 Jul 10, 2026

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Questions are swirling after the Houston ICE shooting, including why the agents reportedly weren't wearing body cameras. Joe Pags explains what he says is the real reason and why politics played a role. He also reacts to reports that Mitch McConnell is hospitalized in rehab, asking why Americans are expected to accept so few details when transparency was demanded of leaders like Lloyd Austin and Joe Biden. Pags shares his own experience publicly discussing his cancer diagnosis and argues elected officials owe the public honesty. Plus, President Trump says he'll ask the Supreme Court to rehear the birthright citizenship case. Then, Ali Bradley joins to separate fact from fiction in the Houston case, provide the latest on ICE deportations and border security, explain what's happening with the border wall, and break down the growing issue of birth tourism.

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Party Lines, Iran Ceasefire COLLAPSES + Why Is Trump on Iran's Kill List? - July 8 Hr 1 Jul 09, 2026

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Pags takes a fun trip down memory lane, remembering party lines and asking whether today's online group chats have become the modern version of neighborhood conversations. Then, the mood shifts as the Iran ceasefire appears to fall apart while President Trump addresses the situation from the NATO summit. Pags breaks down Trump's latest remarks, Vice President JD Vance's message, and why Iran is reportedly calling Trump its "number one" target—explaining what it could mean and where the conflict goes from here.

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Judge Spared Prison, Trump Says MOU Is OVER + Riley Gaines Part 1 - July 8 Hr 2 Jul 09, 2026

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A former Wisconsin judge is spared prison after obstructing an ICE arrest, leaving Joe Pags asking what kind of message that sends. Then, President Trump says the MOU is over—but will it actually end, or is there more to the story? Plus, Riley Gaines joins for Part 1 of a powerful conversation on protecting women's sports, the Supreme Court's latest ruling, Charlie Kirk's trial, Candace Owens' controversial comments, and why she says the fight is far from over.

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Charlie Kirk Trial Twist, McConnell Pressure Builds + Riley Gaines Part 2 - July 8 Hr 3 Jul 09, 2026

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Pags brings the latest from the Charlie Kirk trial, including the courtroom controversy over whether a key statement was really a confession. He also reacts after Andy Beshear calls on Mitch McConnell to make a public statement, questions why events surrounding the case seem increasingly strange, and explains why some believe delays could be aimed at avoiding a special election. Then, Riley Gaines returns for Part 2, continuing the conversation on protecting women's sports, free speech, and the cultural battles shaping America today.

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