Episode Details

1. “Blue City Chaos” and Crime Policies

• Discussion of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about crime in major U.S. cities.

• The claim: 18 of the 20 most crime-ridden cities are run by Democrats.

• Criticism of “Soros-backed” district attorneys and “soft-on-crime” policies, particularly around bail reform, downgrading felonies, and early release of offenders.

• Examples cited: Alvin Bragg (New York), Deborah Gonzalez (Georgia), John Chisholm (Wisconsin).

• The narrative: Progressive criminal justice reforms are increasing violent crime.

• Senator Cruz promotes his proposed Clean DC Act, aiming to reverse DC’s 2022 crime laws.

• Argues that defunding police and reducing penalties have worsened crime.

• Mentions that Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in DC reduced murder rates by 58%.

• The conversation portrays Democrats as anti-police and Republicans as restoring safety.

3. Government Shutdown Debate

• Discussion shifts to the federal government shutdown, framing Democrats as the cause.

• The senator claims Republicans voted repeatedly to reopen the government with a “clean CR (continuing resolution).”

• Blames Chuck Schumer and the far left for the stalemate, asserting they demand “health care for illegal immigrants.”

• References CBS polling data showing low Democratic favorability, with top public perceptions being “weak” and “extreme.”

3. Judge Sentencing & Brett Kavanaugh Assassination Attempt

• Strong reaction to the sentencing of Nicholas Roske, who plotted to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

• The judge, Deborah Boardman (a Biden appointee), is