The Jimmy Dore Show

Columbia professor Jeffrey Sachs asserts he is '99% sure' that COVID-19 was born from U.S. lab research, specifically at the University of North Carolina. Comedian Kurt Metzger joins the discussion, exploring this unsettling claim and the implications of unregulated science. Alec Baldwin calls in, sharing challenges from filming 'Rust' amidst the chaos. Former Libyan spokesman Moussa Ibrahim critiques U.S. tariffs hurting African economies, pushing nations closer to China and India. The conversation navigates through controversies and government accountability, provoking thought on worldwide political dynamics.

In this engaging conversation, comedian Kurt Metzger and political commentator Douglas Murray join to unpack Candace Owens' bold criticism of Donald Trump, accusing him of abandoning his 'America First' pledge. They dive into the implications of Trump's actions against free speech on campuses and discuss the disconnection between him and the MAGA base. The conversation also touches on the recent legal troubles surrounding high-profile figures, media biases, and the urgent need for rigorous vaccine testing protocols. Prepare for sharp insights and a dash of humor!

Former Senator Norm Coleman controversially labeled Jews as the 'masters of the universe,' linking them to tech giants and urging them to combat narratives fueling Gen Z's support for Palestine. The hosts humorously delve into how misinformation shapes young people's views on Israel. They also critique media coverage of Biden's mental fitness and explore the implications of Trump's tariffs on Amazon. The conversation wraps around military spending and America's foreign policy, revealing the tangled web of politics and economics in today's climate.

Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, has died by suicide, her family said Friday.  Giuffre, 41, died in Neergabby, Australia, where she had been living for several years. Giuffre was one of the earliest and loudest voices calling for criminal charges against Epstein and his enablers. Other Epstein abuse survivors later credited her with giving them the courage to speak out. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss whether Giuffre likely actually committed suicide or if other forces were at play in leading to her death. Plus segments on Democrats’ demand that Donald Trump be subjected to the “rule of law” suddenly not applying to the Wisconsin judge who allegedly helped an alien in her court evade authorities and the more than 100 former Israeli spies and IDF soldiers who now work for Facebook. Also featuring Mike MacRae, Stephen Gardner and Stef Zamorano. And a phone call from JD Vance! 

Join comedian Kurt Metzger as he dives deep into the swirling controversies surrounding Pete Hegseth and his precarious position at the Pentagon. They dissect the fallout from military leadership shake-ups and how institutional powers might be gunning for Hegseth for reasons beyond the recent Signal leaks. The conversation also veers into Trump's fiery exchanges on the Ukraine conflict, the geopolitical tug-of-war with Russia, and the intricate web of U.S. foreign policies in the Middle East, all served with Metzger’s signature wit.

The podcast tackles Douglas Murray's comical meltdown over podcasting standards, mocking his call for integrity while he spews half-truths. There's a humorous critique of UK's sun dimming experiments and their dubious motivations. A sharp look at the declining credibility of mainstream journalism leads to discussions about accountability and misinformation. Additionally, shifting American attitudes towards Israel are analyzed, especially among younger generations, reflecting a broader cultural transformation.

On a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Rogan and his guest Tim Dillon mocked The Spectator’s associate editor Douglas Murray for promoting “war tourism” and the notion that people should be barred from commenting on political issues in countries they’ve never visited Rogan specifically imitated Murray’s British accent to say, “You’ve never beeeeen?” and insist that traveling to a war zone before criticizing anyone involved in the war is basic “courtesy.” Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss whether Joe was mimicking Jimmy’s previous mockery of Murray from his appearance on Rogan’s podcast. Plus segments on Marco Rubio’s announcement that the Trump administration is ready to wash its hands of the Ukraine War, the White House antisemitism task force furiously backpedaling over the demand letter “mistakenly” sent to Harvard and the Trump administration announcing it will soon begin importing cheaper pharmaceuticals from Canada. Also featuring Mike MacRae and Stef Zamorano. And a phone call from JD Vance!

The Trump White House re-launched the govenrment’s official COVID-19 website on Friday. The revamped site blames the origins of the coronavirus on a lab leak in China while criticizing former President Joe Biden, former top U.S. health official Anthony Fauci and the World Health Organization. The website is also critical of steps like social distancing, mask mandates and lockdowns. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss how not even this level of government sanctioned critique of the nation’s COVID policy will be sufficient to shake some hopeless deadenders in the media and comedy community who refuse to engage in even the most cursory reexamination of their mistaken views over the pandemic. Plus segments on British political commentator Douglas Murray’s savage takedown of… British political commentator Douglas Murray, Trump’s all-out assault on academic freedom and Chinese commentators’ better understanding of the United States than Americans’. Also featuring Stef Zamorano!

The Trump administration’s aggressive deportation practices, whether sending alleged gang members to a notorious El Salvadoran prison or rounding up foreign students for opposing Israel’s war in Gaza, have led many pundits and others to raise the alarm about a Constitutional crisis and the evisceration of due process. But as Jimmy points out, this crisis has been decades in the making, and dates back to when Nobel Peace Prize-winner Barack Obama maintained a “kill list” and signed into law the virtual elimination of Habeas Corpus. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss why now all the President has to do is cry “terrorism” and Constitutional protections fly right out the Oval Office window.  Plus segments on the recent all-women Blue Origin “space flight” and the pro-Palestinian protester removed and arrested at a Bernie Sanders rally. Also featuring Stef Zamorano!

On Friday’s episode of Real Time, host Bill Maher opened up about a surprising meeting he had last week with former President Donald Trump at the White House. Maher said the encounter was far more cordial and humorous than he ever anticipated. “You can hate me for it, but I’m not a liar. Trump was gracious and measured,” Maher said. “And why isn’t that in other settings—I don’t know, and I can’t answer, and it’s not my place to answer. I’m just telling you what I saw, and I wasn’t high.” During the meeting, Maher brought along a printout of Trump’s past insults directed at him. Surprisingly, Trump took it in stride and even signed it with what Maher described as “good humor.” Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss the hype surrounding Maher’s visit to the White House and whether the Real Time host was merely charmed by Trump the consummate politician. Plus segments on actor Michael Rapaport whining that his pro-Zionist activism has cost him work in Hollywood, Glenn Greenwald schooling Megyn Kelly on the first amendment and Bernie Sanders mysteriously dropping his talk of the threat of oligarchy during the Biden presidency. Also featuring Mike MacRae and Stef Zamorano. And a phone call from Liam Neeson!