The Eric Metaxas Show

#35 - John Zmirak

Jan 10, 2026
John Zmirak, a conservative writer and commentator, dives into thought-provoking topics like his satirical predictions for 2026 and the global implications of Venezuela's political turmoil. He discusses the impacts of Smartmatic software on U.S. elections and critiques the U.S. judicial system's handling of controversial figures like Maduro. Zmirak also argues that Ukraine has become a CIA 'colony' and highlights the surprising growth of underground Christianity in Iran. The conversation intricately weaves politics with spiritual warfare.
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INSIGHT

Judicial Overreach Spurs Extraordinary Responses

  • John Zmirak warns federal judges may be weaponized to overturn executive actions and culture will resist by escalating confrontations.
  • He argues citizen arrests and presidential pardons could be used to check lawless judges if judges keep violating the Constitution.
INSIGHT

Venezuela As A Lever On U.S. Elections

  • Zmirak links Venezuelan-developed Smartmatic software to U.S. voting systems and alleges it helped steal elections starting around 2006 onward.
  • He believes extracting Maduro could produce testimony exposing election infrastructure corruption in America.
ADVICE

Move High-Risk Detainees To Safe Venues

  • Zmirak urges moving high-value detainees away from hostile jurisdictions to avoid sympathetic juries and political interference.
  • He recommends choosing secure venues like Florida rather than New York for sensitive trials.
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