The discussion centers on the dangers of weaponized activism and the consequences of inserting oneself into dangerous situations. Rick highlights the $600 billion missing in Somalia and criticizes the media’s focus on a woman’s death during a protest, suggesting it distracts from the real issue. Mike notes a 1300% increase in ramming incidents targeting ICE agents in 2025. Paul emphasizes the importance of not being manipulated by others into harmful actions. The speakers agree that protests often lead to negative outcomes and that meaningful change should come from more constructive actions.
Matt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official, bringing deep national security experience to the conversation.
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.
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