The Joe Pags Show

Republicans just took a beating in the midterms, and Joe Pags says the Trump administration failed to explain its own economic victories! Affordability dominated the election, but did voters ever hear the full story? Pags breaks down what went wrong, why Congressman Greg Steube is standing out, and what Republicans need to understand before 2028. Then, a MAJOR White House shakeup! Stephen Miller is replacing Susie Wiles as chief of staff, raising questions about who was responsible for the disastrous midterm strategy and what comes next. Plus, the latest jobs report shows 165,000 jobs added in October, while Houston prepares changes to its cooperation with ICE. The phone lines EXPLODE as Americans weigh in on the election fallout!
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Could Republicans have seen the midterm disaster coming? Joe Pags examines Susie Wiles' role in the campaign strategy, why Florida avoided the worst of the blue wave, and the latest questions surrounding election integrity. Then, Pags highlights Stephen Miller's immigration record and makes his case for how stronger enforcement benefits American communities. Plus, constitutional attorney and Article III Project's Josh Hammer joins for part one of an explosive two-part conversation! With Democrats taking control of Congress, could they make Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico states? Can they eliminate the Electoral College or pack the Supreme Court? And how much can President Trump's veto power actually stop? Pags and Hammer examine what Democrats can legally accomplish, the threat of another impeachment, and why Republicans failed to act when they controlled Washington. An incredible constitutional deep dive!
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The fallout from the midterms continues as Joe Pags examines Alan Dershowitz's warning about Democratic lawmakers telling Republicans to lawyer up! Could those threats cross a legal line? Then, Senator Chris Murphy suffers a hemorrhagic stroke and announces he'll miss several weeks of Senate business while recovering. Plus, President Trump clashes with reporters over the election results and Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa, while Pags takes on the growing debate over targeted advertising, religious messaging, and Elon Musk's latest Cybertruck announcement. The phone lines LIGHT UP with passionate listeners! Then, Josh Hammer returns for part two of his fascinating conversation about the new Democratic Congress. Could lawmakers impeach Trump again, expand the Supreme Court, or radically change America's political system? What can the president stop, and what powers does Congress actually have? Pags and Hammer break down the constitutional limits and the political battles ahead!
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The stock market takes a massive hit while gas prices are actually dropping! What is going on with America's economy? Joe Pags breaks down the wild market reaction following the midterms and makes one thing clear: he's not sad about the election results, he's FIRED UP! Then, could Florida Governor Ron DeSantis be preparing another run for president in 2028? Pags explains why he believes it's a real possibility. Plus, did President Trump's decision to skip the podcast circuit hurt Republicans in the midterms? Pags and the crew compare Trump's massive podcast presence during the 2024 presidential election with the dramatically different approach in 2026. Could reaching fewer young voters have made a difference, or is there something much bigger behind the GOP's losses? A fascinating conversation about what went wrong and what comes next!
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Rosie O'Donnell is considering returning to America after the Democrats' midterm victories, and Joe Pags has one question: WHO CARES? Pags points out that conservatives aren't rioting in the streets over election losses and takes on the political double standards. Then, major shakeup in the Trump administration! Harmeet Dhillon resigns from the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, and Pags examines her departure and the administration's fight against DEI policies. Plus, an incredible true-crime interview! Former federal prosecutor Ed McDonald joins Pags for part one of a fascinating inside look at organized crime and his pursuit of notorious mobster Michael Franzese. From the real-life Mafia families behind Goodfellas to the investigations, prosecutions, and secrets of the mob, McDonald shares extraordinary stories from the front lines of taking down organized crime. You don't want to miss this!
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