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The Joe Pags Show

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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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Minneapolis ICE Shooting: The Facts, the Law & What Really Happened - Jan 7 Hr 1

Joe Pags opens the show with the latest details out of Minneapolis, where a woman was fatally shot during an encounter with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. Pags lays out the undisputed facts and explains the legal reality many are ignoring: a vehicle can be considered a deadly weapon when used to attempt to strike law enforcement. No spin, no narratives — just the timeline, the law, and what actually matters in understanding this tragic incident. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Jan 08, 202644 min

ICE Shooting Explained, MN Fraud Hearing Turns Explosive & Ami Horowitz Goes On the Ground - Jan 8 Hr 2

Kristi Noem holds a press conference on the Minneapolis ICE shooting, calling it preventable, and Joe Pags walks through exactly what happened — fact by fact, no spin. Then the Minnesota fraud hearing erupts, with James Comer, Tom Emmer, and Nancy Mace dropping statements that leave Pags stunned — and openly thanking Mace for being on the right side. Finally, Ami Horowitz joins the show after recently traveling to Venezuela, explaining how he stayed safe and what he saw firsthand. He also shares...

Jan 08, 202644 min

New Food Pyramid, MAHA Shake-Up & Sen. Roger Marshall on Fixing Broken Healthcare - Jan 7 Hr 3

A major health reset is underway as MAHA rolls out a new and improved food pyramid, and Joe Pags applauds the Trump administration for finally taking Americans’ health seriously. Then Karoline Leavitt hosts an open press conference alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marty Makary, laying out why these new recommendations matter and how they plan to rebuild public trust. Finally, Roger Marshall joins Pags to break down CDC changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, why restoring trust is critical...

Jan 08, 202644 min

Minneapolis ICE Shooting: The Facts, the Law & What Really Happened - Jan 7 Hr 1

Joe Pags opens the show with the latest details out of Minneapolis, where a woman was fatally shot during an encounter with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. Pags lays out the undisputed facts and explains the legal reality many are ignoring: a vehicle can be considered a deadly weapon when used to attempt to strike law enforcement. No spin, no narratives — just the timeline, the law, and what actually matters in understanding this tragic incident. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Jan 08, 202642 min

ICE Shooting Explained, MN Fraud Hearing Turns Explosive & Ami Horowitz Goes On the Ground - Jan 7 Hr 2

Kristi Noem holds a press conference on the Minneapolis ICE shooting, calling it preventable, and Joe Pags walks through exactly what happened — fact by fact, no spin. Then the Minnesota fraud hearing erupts, with James Comer, Tom Emmer, and Nancy Mace dropping statements that leave Pags stunned — and openly thanking Mace for being on the right side. Finally, Ami Horowitz joins the show after recently traveling to Venezuela, explaining how he stayed safe and what he saw firsthand. He also shares...

Jan 08, 202642 min

New Food Pyramid, MAHA Shake-Up & Sen. Roger Marshall on Fixing Broken Healthcare - Jan 7 Hr 3

A major health reset is underway as MAHA rolls out a new and improved food pyramid, and Joe Pags applauds the Trump administration for finally taking Americans’ health seriously. Then Karoline Leavitt hosts an open press conference alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marty Makary, laying out why these new recommendations matter and how they plan to rebuild public trust. Finally, Roger Marshall joins Pags to break down CDC changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, why restoring trust is critical...

Jan 08, 202642 min

J6 Anniversary: Pelosi’s Guard Denial, Biden’s Pardon Move & the Attempt to Rewrite History - Jan 6 Hr 1

On the January 6 anniversary, Joe Pags revisits the day with a sharp focus on what the media keeps skipping. POTUS is reminding Americans that Nancy Pelosi denied additional National Guard troops, and Pags plays the clips showing how she’s now trying to rewrite history. Then Pags digs into the question no one on the left wants asked: why did Joe Biden preemptively pardon the entire January 6 Committee? What actually happened behind the scenes, what were they worried about, and what does that say...

Jan 07, 202644 min

Noem Cracks Down, ICE Nabs the “Worst of the Worst” & a Venezuelan-American Tells the Truth - Jan 6 Hr 2

Kristi Noem leads a major crackdown tied to Minnesota as ICE arrests 118 illegal criminals in California, calling them the “worst of the worst.” Joe Pags reacts to the sweeping enforcement changes unfolding across the country and asks the question legacy media won’t: where are the real journalists, and why isn’t this being covered honestly? Then Debbie D’Souza joins the show with firsthand insight from Venezuela. With family and friends still there, she explains how people are really reacting to...

Jan 07, 202644 min

Venezuela Messaging Meltdown, Walz Defies Reality & Kay Hill Connects the Dots - Jan 6 Hr 3

Democrats completely blow their united front on Venezuela , leaving Joe Pags asking the obvious question: are they anti-Maduro… or quietly defending him? Their messaging is a mess. Pags then reacts to POTUS calling out the left for doing anything to spite him — even if it means appearing to back a narco-terrorist regime . Next, Tim Walz holds a stunning press conference just one day after announcing he won’t seek reelection, defiantly refusing to step down despite the Minnesota fraud scandal — a...

Jan 07, 202644 min

Minnesota Bombshell: Walz Drops Out as Fraud Scandal Erupts — What’s Really Going On? - Jan 5 Hr 1

A political shockwave hits Minnesota as Tim Walz — the former vice-presidential pick on a losing ticket — abruptly drops out of his reelection campaign while the Minnesota fraud scandal continues to explode. Joe Pags breaks down how Walz went from the national stage to the political exit ramp, why this timing matters, and what’s really happening behind the scenes. Who’s being lined up to replace him? Is this the end of Walz’s political career — or a calculated retreat? Pags brings the receipts, ...

Jan 06, 202644 min

Maduro Captured, Power Shifts Globally & Minnesota Fraud Cracks Wide Open - Jan 5 Hr 2

Huge international news as the United States captures Nicolás Maduro and his wife, with both now in the U.S. for arraignment. Joe Pags breaks down the high-stakes press conference featuring Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and top officials explaining what happened behind the scenes, how it unfolded, and what comes next. Then independent journalist Dustin Grage joins Pags with insider reporting from Minnesota, exposing how the Walz-era fraud scandal is just the tip of the iceberg. Grage ...

Jan 06, 202644 min

Schumer’s Maduro Flip-Flop, UN Fallout & SEAL Team Six Insider Explains the Mission - Jan 5 Hr 3

Joe Pags calls out Chuck Schumer for a stunning reversal — opposing Trump for not getting Maduro years ago, then attacking him for doing exactly that now. Hypocrisy much? Pags breaks down why this isn’t really about Venezuela at all — it’s about hating Trump. He also highlights the heated UN hearing with Mike Walz on Venezuela and plays must-hear remarks from Mike Johnson, who publicly backs the president’s decision. Then the show goes next-level as Rob O’Neill, former Navy SEAL Team Six operato...

Jan 06, 202644 min

Media Narrative Exposed, Walz Under Fire, Powerball Madness & SCOTUS Story Fact-Checked - Dec 23 Hr 1

Joe Pags takes on the heated debate swirling around Tim Walz, examining his rhetoric and asking why it consistently alienates large swaths of Americans. After JD Vance says people shouldn’t have to apologize for who they are, Pags brings the receipts, laying out years of mainstream media narratives that vilified entire groups. Then it’s some lighter-but-still-serious fun as a record-setting Powerball jackpot looms—lump sum or annuity? The crew can’t agree. Pags also breaks down an awkward moment...

Dec 24, 202544 min

Student Loan Garnishment, Interest-Free Debate & Dr. Jesse Lopez on Immunity and Ozempic - Dec 23 Hr 2

The Trump administration announces it will begin garnishing wages for unpaid student loans, and Joe Pags says it’s the right move — while also making his case that student loans should be low-interest or interest-free. Callers weigh in, and the debate gets lively and revealing. Then Jesse Lopez joins the show for a must-hear medical deep dive. Dr. Lopez explains what it really means when the immune system is compromised, why he’s critical of continued COVID booster shots, and what people should ...

Dec 24, 202544 min

Singing the Grinch, Banning Drones & Exposing Fake History - Dec 23 Hr 3

Joe Pags dives into the headlines lighting up everyone’s For You page — and kicks things off by singing “The Grinch” live on air, because why not? Then it’s rapid-fire news: the economy grows a full percentage point, with Kevin Hassett weighing in on what it really means; FCC Chairman Brendan Carr bans foreign-made drones, and Pags says GOOD — China’s been spying long enough. Plus, are we headed toward conflict with Venezuela? Pags says not so fast — but with U.S. troops moving into the Caribbea...

Dec 24, 202544 min

AMFEST Fallout: MAGA Infighting Exposed & POTUS Unveils a Golden Fleet - Dec 22 Hr 1

Joe Pags recaps AmericaFest with a blunt message for the right: stop the infighting. Pags calls out the damage being done inside MAGA, urges fellow talkers to support one another, and warns that internal wars are handing the left exactly what it wants. He asks the question that hits hardest: What would Charlie Kirk think? Then Pags pivots to national security as POTUS unveils a new “golden fleet” of warships, breaking down what it signals for American strength, deterrence, and leadership on the ...

Dec 23, 202544 min

Crockett’s “Relatable” Act Falls Apart, Immigration Reality Check & Brown Case Questions Mount - Dec 22 Hr 2

Joe Pags calls out Jasmine Crockett’s attempt to sound relatable, digging into her high-end background and eye-popping net worth and asking the question many viewers are wondering: how did she really make that money? Then Pags breaks down how the Trump administration is actually enforcing immigration law, as JD Vance, Tom Homan, and Kristi Noem speak out about encouraging self-deportation and helping families do it legally and safely. Finally, a curious new development in the Brown University sh...

Dec 23, 202544 min

Epstein Files Reality Check, Kamala’s Canned Excuses & Kay Hill Breaks Down Marijuana Rescheduling - Dec 22 Hr 3

Joe Pags cuts through the noise on the Epstein files, explaining why they’re not nearly as damning as the left wants them to be. He plays the canned responses from Kamala Harris on why her DOJ released nothing for four years, then zeroes in on a moment where Mike Johnson may have accidentally revealed more than intended. Pags says it plainly: release them all and let society decide. Then Kay Hill joins the show with a smart, must-hear breakdown of marijuana rescheduling—why some drugs are legal ...

Dec 23, 202544 min

Brown Shooting Twist, MIT Connection Theories & Rubio’s Rare Transparency - Dec 19 Hr 1

The Brown University shooting takes a dramatic turn as the suspect is found dead, and the story gets even more intense when callers start drawing connections to the MIT shooting, igniting heated debate and conspiracy theories live on air. Pags breaks down what we know, what doesn’t add up, and why this case continues to raise serious questions. Then Marco Rubio delivers an end-of-year press conference outlining U.S. accomplishments, foreign policy priorities, national security progress, and curr...

Dec 20, 202542 min

Rubio Gets Real on Global Chaos & Randy Sutton Sounds the Alarm on Police Lives - Dec 19 Hr 2

Marco Rubio fields tough questions at his end-of-year press conference and cuts straight to the core of what’s happening in the U.S. and around the world. Pags echoes Rubio’s blunt assessments — including the question many Americans are asking: why are we involved in the war in Ukraine at all? Then Randy Sutton joins the show with a must-hear conversation on the crisis facing law enforcement. A former lieutenant and star of COPS, Sutton speaks out about the surge in violence against police, the ...

Dec 20, 202544 min

Drug Prices Slashed, Hollywood Silence Questioned & Jim Simpson Warns of a Growing Crisis - Dec 19 Hr 3

POTUS joins nine major pharmaceutical companies to announce significant drug price reductions, a major win for American patients and families — and Pags breaks down why this matters right now for affordability and healthcare costs. Then troubling reports surface that Conan O’Brien allegedly discouraged anyone from calling police when Nick Reiner was acting erratically, prompting Pags to issue a blunt reminder: see something, say something — even in Hollywood. Plus, Elise Stefanik unexpectedly ex...

Dec 20, 202544 min

Police Powers Explained, POTUS’ $1,776 Checks & the Brown Shooting Takes a Strange Turn - Dec 18 Hr 1

Can police legally detain U.S. citizens? Joe Pags breaks down the constitutional law, probable cause, and public safety rules that make it legal — and why so much misinformation is being spread. Then Pags highlights the biggest moments from POTUS’ address to the nation, including the headline-making $1,776 military checks, what they mean for service members, and why this move matters for national security and morale. Plus, a developing and unusual update in the Brown University shooting investig...

Dec 19, 202544 min

NASCAR Tragedy, Marijuana Reclassified & War Powers Explained - Dec 18 Hr 2

A NASCAR legend is killed in a tragic plane crash in North Carolina, and Joe Pags has the latest details as they come in. Then POTUS signs a major executive order to reclassify marijuana, and Pags says it’s about time — explaining why giving people a legal alternative to hard opioids matters for public health and criminal justice. Finally, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Addicott joins the show for a critical national security and constitutional breakdown. He explains why POTUS does not need congressional appr...

Dec 19, 202544 min

Truth-Telling Plaques, RFK Jr. Protects Kids & Ted Poe Lays Down the Law - Dec 18 Hr 3

POTUS honors past presidents with hilarious, brutally honest plaques, and Pags can’t get enough — he asks the question: If you were president, would you do this too? Then RFK Jr. moves to ban gender-affirming care for minors, and Pags plays the key sound bites you need to hear to fully understand why he says this is about protecting American children. Finally, former Congressman and Judge Ted Poe joins the show for a razor-sharp legal breakdown. They cover whether POTUS can strike drug boats off...

Dec 19, 202544 min

Bongino Out at FBI, Minneapolis Meltdown & Erin Molan Reports from Sydney - Dec 17 Hr 1

Breaking news hits as Dan Bongino is out as FBI Director, and Joe Pags breaks down what happened, what it means, and who could replace him next. Then Pags reacts to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who compares immigrants to a biblical reference in comments that leave Pags rolling his eyes — and asking what leadership is thinking right now. Finally, Erin Molan joins the show straight from Australia, just blocks from Bondi Beach, where a terror attack by Muslim extremists unfolded. Erin sha...

Dec 18, 202544 min

House Revolt on Obamacare, Omar Melts Down & Byron Donalds Unfiltered - Dec 17 Hr 2

Joe Pags breaks down Speaker Mike Johnson’s narrow healthcare victory after a House GOP rebellion over Obamacare, explaining why this moment matters and what it means for everyday Americans. Then Pags takes on Ilhan Omar, highlighting her latest interview missteps and fact-checking her claims as she once again proves why her rhetoric doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. Finally, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, now running for Florida governor, joins Pags for a wide-ranging conversation. They dig into imm...

Dec 18, 202544 min

What’s Really Happening in Venezuela? POTUS Address Looms & Erika vs. Candace Explodes - Dec 17 Hr 3

Joe Pags dives into the growing questions around Venezuela — is this about the 2020 election, oil, or something much bigger? Pags lays out the theories, offers sharp analysis, and even brings in a Tucker Carlson clip as POTUS prepares to deliver an address to the nation that’s being heavily protected, prompting questions about why security is so tight and what’s coming next. Then Kay Smythe Hill joins the show for a must-hear conversation about the explosive meeting between Erika Kirk and Candac...

Dec 18, 202544 min

Media Exposed, Dems Vote No & DHS Under Fire: Tricia McLaughlin Speaks Out - Dec 16 Hr 2

Joe Pags draws a stark, jaw-dropping contrast between legacy media spin and real journalism, highlighting the wildly different treatment of former press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre versus current press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The difference is so blatant it prompts Pags to issue a clear warning: be very careful where you get your news. Then comes a vote that leaves many Americans furious — 201 House Democrats vote against a bill named after a 20-year-old American killed by an illegal immigr...

Dec 17, 202544 min

Rubio & Hegseth Brief the Press as Dems Defend Drug Runners?! - Dec 16 Hr 1

After a closed-door meeting, Secretaries Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth step up for a press briefing on one of the most urgent national security threats right now: drug-running boats coming out of Venezuela. Pags asks the obvious question — who in their right mind is against stopping illegal drugs from flooding into the country? He also points out an inconvenient truth the media ignores: Obama authorized multiple strikes, and no one batted an eye because a president defending the country used to b...

Dec 17, 202544 min

“Affordability” Gets Real, The Seditious Six Update & MLK Myths Challenged - Dec 16 Hr 3

VP JD Vance leans into Democrats’ favorite buzzword — “affordability” — during a speech in Pennsylvania, but unlike the talking points, he brings real numbers and real optimism for America’s economic future. Pags breaks down what Vance said and why it actually matters. Then, an update on the Seditious Six, as Pags gives his blunt take on where that controversy stands and what comes next. Finally, independent filmmaker Chad O. Jackson joins the show for a provocative, thought-challenging conversa...

Dec 17, 202544 min
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