Colbert is Not a Martyr
President Trump’s live Oval Office meeting alongside the President of the Philippines, Bongbong Marcos, where Trump addresses military cooperation, missile defense, and the Russia collusion hoax, which he calls the “biggest scandal in history.” Trump also accuses former President Obama of treason and reiterates claims that the 2020 election was stolen, asserting he won in a “landslide.”
The hosts then pivot to Hunter Biden’s media presence, speculating on his potential political ambitions following a widely discussed interview. They debate whether Hunter sees himself as a political savior for the Biden family, drawing parallels to past political comebacks.
A major segment focuses on the collapse of late-night television, with sharp criticism of Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jimmy Fallon. The hosts highlight Colbert’s show reportedly losing $40 million annually, contrasting it with Greg Gutfeld’s success on Fox News. They argue that ideological bias, not profitability, drives decisions in mainstream media, likening late-night TV to the WNBA as a subsidized, failing enterprise.
Cameras on Cops
Revisiting the Breonna Taylor case, criticizing the DOJ’s sentencing of a police officer to nearly three years in prison despite his acquittal on state charges. The hosts frame this as a politically motivated response to BLM-era pressure.
Cop in Breonna Taylor Case Calls In
Exclusive interview with retired Louisville police officer Sergeant John Mattingly, who gives a firsthand account of the controversial Breonna Taylor raid. Mattingly revisits the events that led to the shooting, his injury during the operation, and the recent 33-month prison sentence handed down to fellow officer Brett Hankison—a sentence Mattingly and the hosts argue is a miscarriage of justice.
Mattingly challenges the mainstream narrative surrounding the Breonna Taylor case, disputing claims that the raid was conducted at the wrong address or under a no-knock warrant. He asserts that officers knocked and announced themselves, and that Taylor’s former boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired first, striking Mattingly in the leg. The conversation highlights the legal inconsistencies, including alleged misconduct by the Biden Department of Justice, and contrasts it with the more restrained approach of the Trump DOJ, which had recommended only a one-day sentence.
The hosts and Mattingly call for President Trump to issue a pardon or commutation for Hankison, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of his conviction—being the only officer in U.S. history sentenced for returning fire without hitting anyone. They argue this sets a dangerous precedent for law enforcement nationwide.
The hour also explores Breonna Taylor’s alleged ties to drug trafficking, including her relationship with Jamarcus Glover, and disputes her portrayal as an innocent EMT. Mattingly outlines evidence linking Taylor to Glover’s criminal enterprise, including financial records, vehicle registrations, and jailhouse communications.
AK Sen. Dan Sullivan
Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska discusses the transformative impact of the “Big Beautiful Bill” under the Trump administration. Sullivan contrasts the pro-energy, pro-development policies of Trump with the restrictive executive actions under Biden, emphasizing how the bill unlocks Alaska’s vast natural resources, mandates regular lease sales, and includes permitting reform to accelerate energy projects. He also critiques Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for obstructing confirmations and legislation, and addresses the confusion and manipulation surrounding ranked-choice voting in Alaska. Senator Sullivan invites Clay and Buck to broadcast from Alaska, showcasing the state’s energy potential and natural beauty.
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