The Joe Pags Show

Is the Republican Party even a serious political party anymore? Joe Pags is FIRED UP after the midterm disaster, questioning whether GOP leadership has completely lost its way! From new voter registration numbers to falling gas prices, Pags challenges Americans to dig deeper and stop believing everything they're told. Then, Congressman Thomas Massie's effort to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth ignites a major Republican showdown! Pags breaks down the explosive accusations and Hegseth's response as the House moves to shut down the impeachment effort. Plus, Florida's attorney general looks into who's funding Democratic Socialists of America activities, and the phone lines LIGHT UP as listeners debate the future of conservatism. Can the Republican Party recover, or is it time for something entirely different? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What really happened in the 2026 midterms? Joe Pags takes a look at the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war before diving into a fascinating discussion with the crew about owning your own media! From music and movies to the return of retro technology, do Americans actually own anything anymore? Then, former Army Captain and election analyst Seth Keshel joins for part one of an explosive conversation about the Democratic sweep! Keshel examines voter registration trends, allegations of election interference, concerns involving China, and questions surrounding potential voting irregularities. What evidence exists, what still needs investigating, and why are Republicans running out of time to respond before Democrats take control of Congress? Pags and Keshel dig into the numbers and the unanswered questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Gina Hinojosa become the next governor of Texas when so many voters barely knew her name? Joe Pags examines the shocking election results and what Republicans missed! Then, a terrifying scene aboard United Airlines Flight 2174 as a passenger allegedly claims to have a BOMB and attempts to reach the cockpit! Pilots issue a hijacking alert before the crew brings the situation under control and the aircraft lands safely. What would YOU do in that situation? Plus, the White House press secretary search heats up, with friend of the show Ben Ferguson emerging as a possible contender! Then, Captain Seth Keshel returns for part two of his must-hear election analysis. Could audits uncover irregularities in the midterm vote? What about allegations of foreign interference and suspicious voter registration activity? And with just weeks before the new Congress takes office, what can Republicans actually do? Pags and Keshel tackle the questions surrounding the election and America's political future! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump sits down with 60 Minutes for his first major interview since the midterm disaster, and Joe Pags is scratching his head! The president now says his deportation policies may have been TOO TOUGH and could have contributed to Republican losses. WHAT?! Wasn't securing the border and removing illegal immigrants one of the biggest reasons Americans elected him? Pags dives into Trump's surprising comments and what they could mean for the administration's immigration agenda. Are conservatives getting mixed messages from the White House? The phone lines LIGHT UP as Americans weigh in on the president's remarks, the midterms, and where the country goes from here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An immigration debate gets PERSONAL when crew member Polo shares the story of an acquaintance who was deported! Joe Pags questions whether Americans are hearing the entire story, while Polo challenges the government's version of events. The back-and-forth turns into a hilarious, spirited discussion about immigration enforcement, personal experiences, and the facts behind deportation cases! Plus, former Arizona Sheriff and newly elected Congressman Mark Lamb joins Pags as he heads to Washington for freshman orientation! What committees does he want to serve on, what's happening behind the scenes, and what surprises await a former sheriff entering Congress? A fascinating conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Pags has a message for Texas after the stunning Democratic sweep: YOU SCREWED UP! With Gina Hinojosa heading to the governor's mansion and James Talarico winning the Senate race, Pags warns that the Lone Star State could be facing a dramatic political transformation. From proposed gun restrictions to efforts to abolish the death penalty, is Texas about to become the next New York? Then, UFC boss Dana White takes the White House podium, and Pags plays his favorite moments from the unexpected press briefing! Plus, Kay Smythe Hill joins for a fascinating deep dive into Russell Brand's shocking criminal case and prison sentence. How did the controversial comedian fall so far, and what role did his Hollywood connections and unusual circle of supporters play in the story? An explosive final hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices