Rising

0:00 Trump threatens to obliterate Iran if They assassinate him, but wants a deal! Robby Soave 8:55 Trump's outlandish vision for Gaza, ‘The Riviera of the Middle East:’ Niall Stanage 18:10 Trump welcomes El Salvador pres Nayib Bukele’s offer to take in American prisoners 28:23 NPR, PBS funding scrutinized: MTG calls on both outlets to testify before DOGE committee 37:01 USAID inadvertently funded gain-of-function in Wuhan lab: Interview 47:40 NFL removes 'End Racism' from fields before Super Bowl, despite Roger Goodell doubling down on DEI 56:55 Think Tanks cashing in on dark money; orgs keep funding sources a secret: Interview 1:05:36 OSCAR Nominee Trans Actor Karla Sofia Gascon TRASHED Over Past Racist, Xenophobic X Posts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Rising, Robby delivers radar on President Trump’s threat to “obliterate” Iran. Niall delivers a monologue on Trump’s eyebrow-raising suggestion that the U.S. should acquire Gaza. El Salvadoran President Bukele offers to take in American prisoners. Libertarian commentator Hannah Cox sheds light on the USAID inadvertently funding gain-of-function research. Quincy Institute fellow Nick Cleveland-Stout discusses the lack of transparency surrounding think tank funding. All this, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Hale, a senior policy analyst specializing in trade policy, discusses Trump's tariffs, labeling them as 'economic coercion' that effectively pressures other nations. Congressman Ro Khanna shares his controversial views on the younger Doge engineers connected to Elon Musk's initiative, denouncing the backlash they face online. The conversation also touches on the implications of Tulsi Gabbard’s candidacy for DNI and how social media continues to shape political landscapes, particularly among younger voters.

Today on Rising, Robby lays out why he believes the mainstream media got it wrong when it comes defining who are MAGA young supporters. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) blasts DOGE and how it is proceeding to dismantle the government. Andrew Hale, a trade policy analyst at Heritage Foundation, defends the Trump tariffs. DOGE employees say they face doxxing.. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) says she will support Tulsi Gabbard to be the next director of national intelligence. This, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Fong, an independent journalist, shares insights on the Democratic National Committee's leadership troubles and the party's struggles with identity politics. Phil Lenczycki, an investigative reporter, dives into China's shadow justice systems creeping into U.S. cities, revealing the connection to intimidation tactics against dissidents. They discuss the implications of the USAID shutdown, Trump's tariffs on Canada and China, and the broader national discourse surrounding these contentious issues, blending political analysis with impactful revelations.

0:00 Is DEI to blame for Black Hawk-jet tragic collision on the Potomac? 12:36 Trump Sending migrants to Gitmo immigration camp; Cenk Uygur calls out Biden for past funding there 21:31 'Tulsi Gabbard exposed Jake Sullivan's Al-Qaeda email during Senate hearing': Aaron Mate 30:41 'Finally, the reason why Kamala Harris skipped Joe Rogan podcast revealed: Watch 39:35 Lawmakers voted for more flights, ignore air traffic safety warnings despite near-misses: Interview 48:38 There has never been a mass firing like this’ IG speaks out after Trump fired him: Interview 59:55 Anthony Mackie faces backlash over Captain America comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 American Airlines crash with Army helicopter was preventable, Sean Duffy and Trump Say 8:32 Dem Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison, begs Trump for pardon! Robby Soave  17:12 RFK Jr pushes back against Dems in confirmation hearing day 2; Nicole Shanahan threatens ‘no’ votes 27:34 Kash Patel disagrees with Trump pardoning J6ers who assaulted cops, Tulsi Gabbard on the defense 39:25 Vivek Ramaswamy denies being kicked out of DOGE; Charlamagne Tha God: 'I don't believe you' 48:44 Pentagon intel agency pauses Pride, Black History Month and other 'observances' 55:04 Trump on Mt Rushmore? Anna Paulina Luna introduces bill to make it happen 1:02:59 'Made my life hell': Paul Krugman bashes New York Times after leaving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Rising, the hosts give developments on the American Airlines-Army helicopter deadly crash over the Potomac River. Robby delivers radar on the 11-year sentence former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez (D) received after being convicted of crimes including fraud and accepting bribes from the Egyptian government, including luxury cars and gold bars. Trump’s nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel go before the Senate for their confirmation hearings. Charlamagne Tha God calls out Vivek Ramaswamy over DOGE departure. This and more. #rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 Karoline Leavitt eviscerates MSM, invites podcasters and influencers to join briefings!- Robby Soave 9:24 Dr. Phil Goes On Immigration Raid With Border Czar: STUNT?  22:26 Speaker Mike Johnson straddles line between Congress and White House 31:37 "Fork in the road:" White House offers buyout to two million of federal employees  40:50 Trump's barrage Of executive orders stymies Democrats 50:03 'RFK Jr responds to dem attacks during Senate hearing: I've never been 'anti-vax' 1:02:23 Bill Gates admits Jeffrey Epstein relationship was 'foolish', talks about meeting Trump: Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Rising today, Robby applauds President Trump for reinstating 8,000 troops who had refused the mandated Covid-19 vaccine in 2021. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) tells Rising how former President Biden’s preemptive pardon of Anthony Fauci might backfire. Trump continues his budget freezing spree, taking aim at federal grants, education and more. China’s new generative A.I. DeepSeek sends shockwaves through the stock market. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) gets grilled by the ladies of “The View.” All this, and more. #rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices