3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & Commentary

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram is in for Jim. Before today's martinis, Scot and Greg mull over the latest round of Speaker of the House roulette on the GOP side and whether any of the nine new candidates can get to 217 votes. Then they throw up their hands as the New York Times rehires a photojournalist is suspended just last year for blatantly pro-Hitler social media posts. His assignment now? Cover the Israel-Hamas war of course. They also shudder as U.S. Customs and Border Protection releases a letter explaining high levels of concern that radical Islamic fighters may be in this country or headed here thanks to our porous southern border. Finally, they fume as Oregon state officials no longer require student to show a basic mastery of reading, writing, or math to graduate from high school - saying it's unfair to "historically marginalized students."Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.com/martiniFree shipping on orders more than $97New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the show so you never miss a moment.Follow us for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:FacebookInstagramYoutubeOther InfoWebsite

Ricochet.com Editor-in-Chief Jon Gabriel is in for Jim. Today, Jon and Greg express their frustrations over the GOP's intraparty food fight that has no obvious end in sight. Although they are pleased that the Republicans can at least agree for now not to make any deals with Democrats. They also cringe as a top Biden national security official says he is confident that Hamas will not interfere with $100 million of U.S. aid to the Palestinian people because they "have an understanding." And they remind us where we've heard very similar language before. Finally, they shake their heads as more than 400 congressional staffers write an open letter demanding that lawmakers insist upon a cease-fire in the Middle East - but all of them refuse to sign the letter instead of standing behind their words.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the show so you never miss a moment.Follow us for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:FacebookInstagramYoutubeOther InfoWebsite

Join Jim and Greg as they serve up three lousy martinis. First, they shudder as 30-year mortgage interest rates hit eight percent, meaning monthly payments on a $400,000 home are now $1,000 more expensive per month than they were just two years ago. They also hammer Health and Human Services Sec. Xavier Becerra for pushing for a "universal system of public health" even though he admits the Constitution doesn't allow it. He thinks it's bad that different states could set different policies during the COVID pandemic and he wants more power over your life to address climate change. Then, they slam Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib for repeating the debunked Hamas propaganda about Israel bombing a hospital in Gaza. Finally, on a more positive note, they observe an important milestone and make an announcement about the next couple of weeks.Please visit our great sponsor:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the show so you never miss a moment.Follow us for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:FacebookInstagramYoutubeOther InfoWebsite

Join Jim and Greg as they credit Israeli Defense Forces and other officials for quickly proving it was not responsible for the missile strike near a hospital in Gaza on Tuesday and disproving the Hamas statement claiming an Israeli strike killed more than 500 people. They also unload on American media outlets like the Associated Press, CNN, and others for taking the Hamas lies at face value and reporting them as fact without any confirmation whatsoever. Finally, President Biden promises $100 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza that will be kept away from Hamas and other terrorist groups. History shows that promise is virtually impossible to keep.Please visit out great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the show so you never miss a moment.Follow us for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:FacebookInstagramYoutubeOther InfoWebsite

Join Jim and Greg as they discuss today's planned vote for Speaker of the House as Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan seems very close to having the votes to win - but he might not quite be there yet. Will it be resolved today? They're also puzzled by the surprisingly little coverage of the hundreds of hostages taken by Hamas - some of them American. Normally, the media would have wall-to-wall coverage of something like that. Finally, they react to President Biden's comments over the weekend about no one needing "a weapon with 100 rounds in the chamber." In addition to not knowing how guns work, his timing on the gun control push is especially bad.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the show so you never miss a moment.Follow us for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:FacebookInstagramYoutubeOther InfoWebsite

Join Jim and Greg as they cheer Jeff Landry's big win in the Louisiana governor's race, dominating the open primary so much that he avoided a runoff. They also applaud Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for organizing a way to bring hundreds of Florida residents home from Israel, including more than 90 children. Finally, they shake their heads as President Biden tells 60 Minutes that he's running for re-election because he's confident that he's really close to achieving Middle East peace.Please visit our great sponsors:Bambeehttps://bambee.comSchedule your free HR conversation today at Bambee.com and type MARTINI under PODCAST. 4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the show so you never miss a moment.Follow us for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:FacebookInstagramYoutubeOther InfoWebsite

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome the news that the U.S. is refreezing the six billion dollars is freed up for Iran as part of the hostage swap announced on 9/11. Will it stay frozen? They also discuss the Hamas leader declaring today a "Day of Rage" against Israel and how he is clearly looking to foment violence and bloodshed. Finally, they react to new charges against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, who is now accused of conspiracy to act as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government. Oh, and they briefly discuss House Republicans still being unable to agree on a Speaker of the House.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the show so you never miss a moment.Follow us for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:FacebookInstagramYoutubeOther InfoWebsite

Join Jim and Greg as they serve up a couple of mixed martinis and a crazy one. First, they applaud decorated veteran and Florida Rep. Cory Mills for going to Israel to rescue Americans trapped in the fighting there - but they're frustrated (and so is Mills) that private citizens once again need to do the Biden administration's job to bring Americans home. They also welcome a new Fox News poll showing 71 percent of Americans - including 82 percent of independents - think we need stronger border security and 57 percent want a border wall. That's a big change from just a few years ago. Finally, they cringe as former President Trump slams Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for allegedly backing out of cooperation on the the strike that killed Iran's General Soleimani in 2020 - just four days after the worst terrorist attack in the modern state of Israel.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the show so you never miss a moment.Follow us for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:FacebookInstagramYoutubeOther InfoWebsite

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome some university officials and businesses going public to rebuke the abhorrent support for Hamas voiced on many college campuses. They also recoil as a 23-count indictment comes down against serial fraudster and New York GOP Rep. George Santos. The latest allegations contend he stole the identities of his own political donors and fraudulently charged their credit cards to enrich himself. Finally, they implore the House Republicans to find common ground and pick a Speaker of the House the entire GOP conference can get behind.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.Nationwide Coinhttps://nationwidecoins.com/martiniUse code MARTINI at checkout to get your first one ounce gold coin without any dealer markup.New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the show so you never miss a moment.Follow us for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:FacebookInstagramYoutubeOther InfoWebsite

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome former Texas Rep. Will Hurd's realization that he has no chance at the GOP presidential nomination and is dropping out. They also rip former NSA and CIA Director Gen. Michael Hayden for responding to a call for Sen. Tommy Tuberville to be removed from a Senate committee assignment (presumably over his hold on military nominations over abortion policy) by asking whether Tuberville ought to be removed from the human race. Finally, they scratch their heads as the White House called a press lid before noon on Tuesday, meaning President Biden would not be in public for the rest of the day, and the White House feed on X was chattering about combatting junk fees and excessive credit card fees. Timestamps:0:35 - Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd ends GOP presidential bid.6:51 - Former NSA and CIA Director Gen. Michael Hayden suggests Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville should be removed from "the human race."12:39 - Tone-deaf White House keeps Biden under wraps, feed on X focuses on issues like junk fees.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the show so you never miss a moment.Follow us for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:FacebookInstagramYoutubeOther InfoWebsite