Nation of Jake

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  From Greatest Hits To Second-Rate DVDs?? 18.08.2026 2u 7min

  Columbia House is closing shop after years of offering "12 CDs for a Penny," so Jake's getting together a list of the 12 albums he should order before the company closes its [digital] doors. The struggle is real for Yolanda Cooper-Sutton and her THREE cars?!  The X Files teaches us some news anchors can't keep their cool when faced with a bout of involuntary laughter and that Rosie O'Donnell was a political exile?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Doomed Child Actors & High Octane Hornswoggling?? 17.08.2026 2u 12min

  With the passing of actress Hayden Panettiere at the age of 36, Jake reflects on the child actors who've faced either success or doom later in life. Time's up on Donald Trump's "Memorandum Of [Mis]understanding" with Iran!  Is Max the Producer getting the bang for his buck by putting high octane gas in his 20 year-old car?!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Many Saints of Luigi Mangione 14.08.2026 1u 50min

  When UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was assassinated, Luigi Mangione became an instant folk hero to an anti-corporate online army. Even after Mangione’s recent federal court guilty plea shattered any illusion of innocence, his radical fanbase refused to walk away, and yes, it's all young liberal women. Also on the show: newly-elected Shelby County Commissioner Derek Mills joined the show to talk about his new role; WVNN host Dale Jackson joined to talk about the latest political headlines in the news, and TN Rep. Joe Towns said his social media profile was hacked after a controversial post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Smile, You’re On MPD Camera! 13.08.2026 1u 52min

  Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis recently touted the success of Flock cameras and tactical drones at the Rotary Club, sparking a heated debate across the city. While officials point to declining crime metrics and suspects literally surrendering to hovering robots, many residents are left wondering where the line sits between community safety and overreaching surveillance. Also on the show: syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined the show to talk about golf and where he stands with Flock cameras, comedian Margeret Cho says comedy that makes fun of trans people leads to their murders, and a politician cosplays as Blues Clues in a bizarre viral clip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mongo of Zambo: First Blood Part 1 12.08.2026 1u 56min

  The story of Prince Mongo shouldn't end with his passing; it should be continued with a Mongo movie. Now that we have celebrated his life yesterday, today we brainstorm, alongside our listeners, what the movie should be about, who should be casted, who should direct it, and what kind of music works for it. Zambodia Forever! Also on the show: Argo from Kix106 joined the show to talk about the Mongo movie and Elvis on Elvis Week, Karoline Leavett will be stepping down as the press secretary, a WNBA coach tells haters to GO TO HELL, and more Mongo movie brainstorming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Prince Mongo's Glorious Return to Zambodia 11.08.2026 1u 55min

  Following the passing of Robert "Prince Mongo" Hodges, we honor the eccentric life, enduring legacy, and vast cultural impact of Memphis’s favorite self-proclaimed alien ambassador. We dive deep into his legendary, shoe-free exploits roaming the Bluff City, his iconic "Mongo for Mayor" political campaigns, and the famous, controversial nightclubs like Ashlar Hall. Also on the show: Tipping culture has gone out of control, Francesca Hong is unbearable and her voters only care about her looks and not policy, Max the Producer shares his stories growing up in Prince Mongo's house, and the ultimate profile on Mongo himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Podiums Won’t Save Our Streets 10.08.2026 1u 56min

  A weekend celebration in North Memphis shattered into chaos when a shooting left one woman dead and four others injured. In the immediate aftermath, community voices like State Representative-Elect Dr. Telisa Franklin and Police Chief C.J. Davis took to the microphone to demand accountability, and their statements were very similar to statements we''ve been saying for many years now. Also on the show: AOC downplays her "woke era" by laughing it off and calling it "woke 1.0", WNBA drama continues after Sophia Cunningham was borderline assaulted over the weekend by a player who is now claiming "white privilege", and the National Anthem performed by Martha Reeves is BACK!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Exposing Shelby County's Blue Wave! 07.08.2026 1u 55min

  TN primary results are in. While local Democrats secured a dominant blue wave across Shelby County, the statewide Republican landscape was completely reshaped. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn clinched the GOP gubernatorial primary to set up a November showdown against Memphis Democrat Jerri Green. Meanwhile, the night’s biggest shockwave came from the newly redrawn congressional districts, where Trump-backed incumbent Andy Ogles was upset by Charlie Hatcher. Also on the show: WVNN host Dale Jackson joined the show to talk about the election and poor voter turnout, Enes Kanter Freedom revealed he wants to become the first trans-woman to dominate the WNBA, and the Liberty Bowl is set to be showcased for the weekend Tiger Fan Fest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Election Day Not-So Spectacular 06.08.2026 1u 56min

  Marsha. Rose. Fritts. DeBerry. Probate Court Clerk. The POLLS ARE OPEN in Tennessee and we break down all the candidates: which ones are good, which ones we're hesitant on, and even Producer Rivera with some write-in votes. Syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined the show to talk Election Day and who he thinks should and could win. Also on the show: NBA players claim they would have dominated the WNBA in 8th grade, Zohran Mamdani unlocks a new African accent, the first trailer for the Chris Hanson Dateline NBC movie, and an absolute AMATEUR nails his opportunity behind mic calling the Philadelphia Phillies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Inept Mutant Cretons Vote For Inept Mutant Cretons 05.08.2026 1u 55min

  Election Day in Memphis launches on Thursday and nothing is more important than voter turnout for Republicans. "The smart people aren't going out to vote!" Memphians are moving out to Texas, and as a result, inept mutant cretons are going out to vote for inept mutant cretons that want to spend tax-payer money on Grub Hub. Also on the show: FedEx St. Jude Championship will lose their PGA Tour status after 2027, a Memphis anchor went viral for napping on the job while on air, Trump wants LeBron to play for his trans-WNBA team, and Shri Thanedar is a goofy guy with goofy hair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  A Masterclass in Political Embarrassment 04.08.2026 1u 59min

  In a now-deleted post from 2020, Wisconsin Gov. Candidate Francesca Hong called for the "cancellation of Thanksgiving" because she said it celebrated colonialism. She compared the COVID-19 epidemic to illnesses that were brought to Indigenous people by colonizers. When asked about it on CNN today, she served a major word salad. Also on the show: a Hawaii Democrat candidate gets his clocked clean for challenging a fight, ANOTHER Democrat candidate in Massachusetts apologizes to the trans community for now wanting his daughters to get hurt playing boys, and we play Impossible Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  TRANSitioning the WNBA 03.08.2026 1u 52min

  The WNBA finds itself at the center of a fierce culture war as coaches overwhelmingly rally behind the inclusion of transgender athletes. This controversial stance has ignited a firestorm of explosive protests from traditionalists and flooded social media with ruthless, polarizing commentary. The fatties are back and with a vengeance. Also on the show: Memphis schools are back and supplies are cheap, MSCS is still a mess, more on Iran/Trump, the worst National Anthem ever perhaps, Mamdani is requiring IDs for his government-run grocery stores, and Jake gives his non-spoiler review on Spider-Man Brand New Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The New Moorish Conquest Begins! 30.07.2026 1u 58min

  Spain is being INVADED! Spain is facing an absolute border collapse as thousands of Moroccan migrants, mainly men, breach the frontiers of its North African enclaves, triggering an emergency deployment of the Spanish military. Who deserves the blame for this? Also on the show: Everyone, including a Philadelphia Eagles coach, is making fun of Dr. Fauci's "Plead the 5th", Roomba vacuums are set to be banned in the United States, Rivera reviews Spiderman Brand New Day, and Ron Hart joins the show to talk Fauci's hearing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  I Plead The F'ing Fifth! 29.07.2026 1u 58min

  In a fiery Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times while clashing with Senator Rand Paul. The intense session included the forced removal of Fauci's defense attorney by Capitol Police, a threat of a contempt vote, and an F-Bomb by Sen. Bernie Moreno. Also on the show: The Chickening of Memphis continues with Dave's Hot Chicken, Tony Romo's arrest on bodycam was released today, George Lopez explains why politics ruined his support for the Lakers and Dodgers, and the Wheel of Weird: White Chicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Show Me The Fish Money 28.07.2026 1u 56min

  The late FedEx entrepreneur Fred Smith's wife, Diane Smith, donated $50 million to the Memphis Zoo in order to draw in an additional $50 million, making it the greatest contribution in zoo history. The zoo said that the funds would be used to start the first phase of the overall campus plan, which will start with a redesigned Africa exhibit. Also on the show: an update on Nolan Wells, Memphis is in another survey about being the least safe major city, we try to find a superhero for Rivera to become, Impossible Trivia Tuesday, and more on the Dr. Fauci diaries EXPOSED  (part 2). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Fauci Diaries EXPOSED 27.07.2026 2u 56min

  Dr. Fauci writes in a diary like a girl! Senator Rand Paul released over 1000 pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private pandemic-era diary entries and it comes just days before Dr. Fauci is scheduled to testify on Wednesday before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee regarding the federal response to COVID-19. Also on the show:  County Commissioners propose a partial AC fix for 201 Poplar, Trump makes a bad joke about Caitlyn Collins,  NYC Mayor Mamdani unveils government-run grocery stores, and the coolest things manufactured in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Blindsided: Southaven's Curb-Appeal War 24.07.2026 1u 56min

  Southaven is getting serious about neighborhood aesthetics. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen just officially added damaged window blinds, shutters, and shades to the city’s property blight list.Mayor Darren Musselwhite previously teased the change, pointing out that messy windows drag down property values and ruin a neighborhood’s uniform look. Also on the show: WVNN host Dale Jackson joined the show to talk about Southaven overreach and the TN Governor race, Obama backs Caitlyn Clark amid WNBA drama, Elon Musk says he's just a normal guy with common sense, and what foods you should NOT order at restaurants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  WNBA: Women-No-Boys Association 23.07.2026 1u 59min

  Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has sparked intense controversy after publicly arguing that women’s sports leagues should be strictly reserved for biological women. Her outspoken stance on protecting young girls' divisions from transgender inclusion has triggered immense backlash and debate across the WNBA. "The most self-sabotaging company of all time."  Also on the show: syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined the show to talk about why the WNBA is shooting themselves in the foot with their marketing, Megan Rapinoe and Karoline Leavitt weigh in, Ryan Silverfield thinks he is hip and cool in cringey soundbite, and we analyze the TN sex offender map. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Don't Mess With The Zohran 22.07.2026 1u 58min

  NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani officially conceded that his administration lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani pivotally shifted his stance, calling on the federal government to enforce the ICC warrant instead, and John Fetterman's reaction is priceless. Also on the show: we analyze the security footage from the fatal MSTF shooting in Burger King that was revealed, Ben Crump's horrible track record as a lawyer, and the worst sequels ever after the announcement of a Days of Thunder sequel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Red Cards and Race Cards 21.07.2026 1u 57min

  Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett just claimed the entire world was rooting for Spain over Argentina because of geopolitical bad vibes and systemic racism. Now, Washington is officially analyzing soccer fandom, and politicians are treating a FIFA final like a high-stakes intelligence briefing. Why can't soccer just be soccer? Also on the show: Independent autopsy results for Nolan Wells are set to be released tomorrow, Paul Newman pasta sauce, a trans woman goes viral for losing their mind after being misgendered on a bodycam, and Tuesday Trivia x2 rounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.