The Joe Pags Show

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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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is fighting back as Republican Congressman Thomas Massie pushes for his impeachment over the ongoing war with Iran! Joe Pags breaks down the growing showdown and delivers his own message to the Trump administration: it's time to END THIS WAR! How much longer will American troops remain involved, and what's the plan to bring the conflict to a close? Pags demands answers as frustrated Americans flood the phone lines and messages with their reactions. Then, former federal prosecutor Ed McDonald returns for part two of his incredible true-crime conversation! Go deeper into the real Mafia world behind Goodfellas, the criminal empire of Michael Franzese, and the extraordinary investigations that helped bring organized crime figures to justice. From mob secrets to courtroom battles, this is an unforgettable conversation!
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If you were shocked by last night's election results, Joe Pags says you weren't paying attention! Democrats deliver a massive midterm victory, taking control of Congress while Texas Republicans suffer stunning defeats. Gina Hinojosa beats Greg Abbott, James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton, and the political landscape of the Lone Star State changes overnight! Is Texas officially blue, or can Republicans turn things around in 2028? Pags breaks down exactly what went wrong, what Republicans failed to do, and how the GOP can recover. Meanwhile, Democrats are already taunting Republicans with warnings to lawyer up! The phone lines LIGHT UP as Americans react to the results, and Pags has plenty to say about what comes next!
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The election fallout continues, and Joe Pags isn't holding back! Congressman Brandon Gill earns praise from Pags, but serious questions remain about Republican leadership and the party's devastating midterm performance. Plus, is War Secretary Pete Hegseth facing new trouble? Pags examines the controversy and what it could mean for the Trump administration. Then, Texas State Representative Brian Harrison joins for an explosive conversation about the future of Texas under Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa! Harrison is calling for an emergency special legislative session before she takes office in January, warning about the sweeping policy changes she could pursue. Could Texas eventually face a state income tax? What powers can lawmakers limit before the transition, and can Republicans stop the state's political transformation? A must-hear discussion!
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