This episode tackles the severe cold weather, the escalating political battles surrounding immigration and drug policy, and financial market insights. Key segments include a detailed look at the Trump administration's aggressive anti-drug cartel strategy, an exposé on what some view as corruption within NGOs, and a financial discussion on the post-holiday retail climate and the new "Trump Accounts."
Standout Moments
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Record Cold Weather & Forecast: The show emphasizes the severe cold, with temperatures in the single digits, heading up to a high of only 8 degrees (which is 20 degrees below normal), and wind chills between 10 and 20 below. Meteorologist Dino confirms the current weather is "good ice making weather".
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Cabinet Meeting Comparison: The hosts highlight the transparency of the Trump administration, noting this was the ninth televised cabinet meeting in 11 months, in contrast to the Biden administration's total of nine non-televised meetings over four years.
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Trump's War on Drugs Doctrine: A long clip from Jesse Watters details the Trump administration's new doctrine: any country manufacturing and selling narcotics into the U.S. is subject to attack. The strategy involves 11 U.S. warships in the Caribbean and 15,000 troops ready for action, targeting narco-boats and treating drug cartels like Al-Qaeda.
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Immigration, Terrorism, and Minnesota Fraud: White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt discusses the danger of millions of unvetted illegal aliens let into the country by the Biden administration, including known terrorists. She specifically targets Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Somali migrant fraud rings stealing nearly $1 billion in taxpayer benefits in Minneapolis.
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NGO/Church Corruption Claim: A texter and the host express concern about NGOs like Lutheran Social Services and Catholic Charities receiving millions of taxpayer dollars to bring in "bad actors," fueling an argument that some churches and NGOs have become a "scam" focused on power and money.
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Ag Economy Update: Bridget Riedel reports from the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association meeting, noting that U.S. beef production is becoming more efficient, with pounds of beef produced trending up while the number of cattle head trends down. Concerns include tar spots and southern rust affecting the corn crop.
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Michael Dell's $6 Billion Gift: Brian Cronk discusses Michael Dell's $6 billion gift to the new "Trump Accounts" program, which aims to provide a tax-free growing account for children, with Dell contributing $250 to the first eligible kids' accounts. The host raises concerns that the program is "ripe for fraud" due to "gamesmanship" of the means testing.
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Stock Market and Retail Vibe: Brian Cronk notes that Black Friday retail reports beat "lowered expectations" but that the stock market didn't see a significant lift for retail stocks. He suggests the markets will likely "stay calm" until after Christmas.