Episode Details

In this special Badlands Media broadcast, Ashe in America, Chris Paul, Zak Paine, and Jon Herold provide live reaction and analysis of President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address. The team follows the speech in real time, breaking down key moments as Trump outlines his administration’s priorities, economic messaging, border policy, and national security themes.

Throughout the address, President Trump emphasizes trade policy, American manufacturing, and energy independence, while also highlighting enforcement at the southern border and renewed efforts toward domestic stability. The hosts respond to the political atmosphere inside the chamber, including reactions from lawmakers and the broader optics of the event.

The discussion weaves between policy substance and strategic framing, examining how the speech positions the administration heading into the midterm cycle. From economic claims to immigration rhetoric, the panel evaluates tone, timing, and the broader narrative implications of the address.

This episode captures the full scope of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union — with immediate insight, commentary, and context from the Badlands Media team.