Episodes

  • Season 2 - Episode 4 - Democracy Dies with DOGE and DOJ

    Season 2 - Episode 4 - Democracy Dies with DOGE and DOJ
    Feb 18 2025
    On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan, and Brian start the show by digging into the fallout as the Department of Justice began to meddle in the work of the Southern District of New York and the indictment of New York Mayor Eric Adams. There were mass resignations and a myriad of letters going back and forth. It's something out of a movie, or, in this case, Trump's America.

    In segment two, we discuss the courts being the last crumbs of hope as our constitutional republic gets closer to collapse as DOGE continues to weave their way through every federal agency, haphazardly firing people and shutting departments down like they are Big Box stores from a bygone era.

    Segment three brings us to the "Ford Fact Check," where Johnathan walks us through the many lies told by Elon Musk as he dismantles our government. $50 Million for condoms? Gaza? Social Security Fraud?


    LINKS


    The Southern District of New York refused to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams


    READ: Resignation letter from acting US attorney in New York and DOJ’s response | CNN Politics

    Manhattan US attorney resigns after refusing to drop case against Mayor Adams | AP News

    Danielle Sassoon and Other Officials Resign After Order to Drop Eric Adams Case - The New York Times


    DOGE stopped by courts

    Judge Upholds Ban on Musk's DOGE From Accessing Sensitive US Treasury Systems - Newsweek

    Rule 4. Arrest Warrant or Summons on a Complaint | Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute


    Ford Fact Check

    Elon Musk walks back GAZA claim

    ‘Some of the things that I say will be incorrect’: Musk backs away from false claim of $50 million for Gaza condoms | CNN Politics

    Elon Musk's misinformation about Social Security

    Nope. There are no 150-year-olds on Social Security. It's COBOL!--UPDATED Feb 15

    What is COBOL?
    COBOL - Wikipedia
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    43 mins
  • Season 2 Episode 3 - Treasury invaded by Musk, Allies look past the US and Trump as partner

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Treasury invaded by Musk, Allies look past the US and Trump as partner
    Feb 3 2025
    Johnathan and Brian start this episode by diving into the debacle of the Trump tariffs that the 47th president has levied on Mexico, Canada, and China. Nothing good will come from this, and Johnathan and Brian explain what the impacts will be and why the notion that everything can be "Made in America" is false. In segment two, we focus on Elon Musk and his DOGE bros who have just waltzed into federal buildings and set up shop, accessing our most personal information. How is this legal? It's certainly not ethical. Where is Congress on this? The Ford Fact Check takes us to the horrific plane/helicopter crash in Washington D.C., and the president's lack of empathy. Instead, Trump blamed DEI. What a disgrace! LINKS Justin Trudeau's speechRead Justin Trudeau's speech in response to Trump's tariffs | CBC NewsTrump's Tariffs Trump's Tariffs and What's at Stake, in Nine ChartsWhat to know about Trump's tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico and China | AP NewsWho pays for Tariffs?Who Pays the Price When Tariffs Increase? - Alex Demas - The DispatchWho smuggles in Fentanyl?American citizens smuggle more fentanyl into the US than migrants, data show | KPBS Public MediaCanada Fentanyl Illegal Immigration and Fentanyl at the U.S. Northern and Southwest Borders - FactCheck.orgImmigration law 8 U.S. Code § 1158 - Asylum | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute8 U.S. Code § 1325 - Improper entry by alien | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information InstituteDow Drops 650 Early Morning Trading Dow futures drop more than 650 points after Trump hits U.S. trading partners with tariffsDoge Bros https://x.com/tysonbrody/status/1886203067307057288/photo/2Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources | AP NewsDEI study Why White Women Benefitted The Most From DEI ProgramsTrue Merit-based system through DEITrump's missing the point on DEI and meritocracy, experts say - ABC NewsDefinition of DEIDiversity, equity, and inclusion - WikipediaGeorge H. W. Bush on Immigration
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    48 mins
  • Season 2 Episode 2 - Trump Breaking Laws, and Our Government and the truth about Immigration

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Trump Breaking Laws, and Our Government and the truth about Immigration
    Jan 28 2025
    In this episode of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian dig into the actions the Trump Administration took during the first week of Trump's return to office. We focus on immigration and deportation. What are the facts and the truths?

    In segment 2, we talk about the 18-plus IGs fired by the Trump Administration. Is that even legal? What is an Inspector General? We clear all of this up.

    Then, we round out the show with the Ford Fact Check. This week we focus on the impact that mass deportations and the stopping of immigration will have on the economy. Good luck to all of us being able to afford produce, or dairy, or meat.


    LINKS

    Lindsey Graham Says Trump broke the law

    Donald Trump Just 'Technically' Violated the Law—Lindsey Graham - Newsweek


    Trump Fires Inspectors General

    Trump fires inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies | CNN Politics

    Trump fires 18 inspectors general overnight in a legally murky move


    Federal Judge Blocks Trump Birthright EO

    Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s order attempting to end birthright citizenship | PBS News


    ICE arrest veteran in New Jersey

    ICE Detains US Military Veteran Without Warrant - Newsweek


    Colombia President

    Colombia’s president says he will deny entry of US deportation flights
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    47 mins
  • Season 2 - Episode 1 - Biden protects patriots, Trump attacks country over party

    Season 2 - Episode 1 - Biden protects patriots, Trump attacks country over party
    Jan 21 2025
    As we start Season 2 of the Ford News Podcast, we are so grateful and appreciative of our supporters, far and wide, who have helped us get to this point.

    We start Season 2 of Ford News hours after Donald Trump was inaugurated. So much has happened in the last 24 hours as the Biden administration ended and the Trump administration began.

    Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for the Jan 6 committee members as well as law enforcement officers who testified about the insurrection. He also issued pardons for family members, who did nothing wrong, but who he feared would be under attack from the Trump Administration.

    Meanwhile, Donald Trump took office and started signing executive orders by the dozen. We take a look at some of the more controversial executive orders he signed, some of which will likely be overturned by the courts.

    In segment two we talk about whether Volume Two of the Jack Smith report will ever see the light of day. Merrick Garland failed this country as Attorney General.

    This week's Ford Fact Check dives into the issue of TikTok. Where did the ban come from?


    LINKS


    Biden Pardons

    Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses | AP News
    Biden pardon list: See full release of 39 people pardoned by president
    Joe Biden Grants Clemency To Leonard Peltier


    Trump Executive orders

    Initial Rescissions Of Harmful Executive Orders And Actions – The White House




    Special Counsel Jack Smith Volume 1

    Special Counsel Jack Smith Final Report Vol. 1 | DocumentCloud


    Ford Fact Check

    Trump Signs Executive Order That Will Effectively Ban Use Of TikTok In the U.S.: NPR

    Potential TikTok Ban Signed Into Law By Biden—Part Of Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan Aid Package
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    51 mins
  • Episode 39 - Convicted Felon Trump to be Sentenced, Republicans in disarray - Again

    Episode 39 - Convicted Felon Trump to be Sentenced, Republicans in disarray - Again
    Jan 6 2025
    On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan, and Brian start by discussing Judge Juan Merchan's surprising announcement in New York that Donald Trump would need to appear in court on January 10 to be sentenced in the case where he was found guilty of 34 felony counts in the "hush money" case.
    We also dive into the bumpy road that Speaker Mike Johnson has ahead after his re-election.

    In segment two, we bring you the "Ford Fact Check," where Johnathan talks about the horrible assumptions MAGA made about the New Orleans terrorist.

    LINKS

    Trump sentencing

    Judge orders Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on Jan. 10, but says he won't be incarcerated

    Trump must be sentenced in hush money case, judge signals no jail | Reuters


    Mike Johnson Speaker

    Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes - ABC News


    New Orleans

    Texas man kills 15 on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street after driving a truck with ISIS flag through a crowd


    New Orleans Republican lies

    The GOP Keeps Parroting Trump’s False Claims About the New Orleans Attack – Mother Jones

    Republicans Wrongly Tie New Orleans Attack to Illegal Immigration; Suspect Was a Citizen - FactCheck.org


    Vegas suicide bombing

    Cybertruck bombing appears to be suicide of veteran who had PTSD, FBI says
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    25 mins
  • Recording Artist and Actress Tori Keeth Joins Johnathan and Brian

    Recording Artist and Actress Tori Keeth Joins Johnathan and Brian
    Jan 6 2025
    Acclaimed recording artist and actress Tori Keeth joined Johnathan and Brian to discuss her story.

    Tori has been raped twice.

    She has persevered and become a strong advocate for victims of this horrible crime that happens to too many individuals.

    Listen to Tori tell her story and give words of encouragement to other victims while decrying the perpetrators who continue to make ways in their lives despite ruining the lives of their victims.

    Listen to Tori's song about her experience, Poison, on Spotify HERE

    and on Apple Music HERE


    Consider supporting an organization that Tori supports that helps victims, RAINN.


    Follow Tori on all socials @torikeeth .
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    36 mins
  • Episode 38 - MAGA Infighting Over Immigrants, and Alienating Allies

    Episode 38 - MAGA Infighting Over Immigrants, and Alienating Allies
    Dec 30 2024
    On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan, and Brian start the show by talking about MAGA infighting about foreign workers in the United States using the H1B Visa program to work in the States. The Tech Bros, like Elon, love this rule, but MAGA will MAGA and be appalled that foreigners may be better at a job than Americans. The Saga continues....

    In segment two, the guys talk about Donald Trump having delusional thoughts about buying Greenland (again), making Canada the 51st state, and possibly conducting a light invasion of Mexico. And....Donald Trump is pushing for the United States to regain control of the Panama Canal.

    The Ford Fact Check is all about illegal immigration. Johnathan has all of the facts and data!

    LINKS

    Trump, Panama, Greenland, Canada

    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/29/trump-greenland-panama-china-threats

    https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/sen-cardin-trumps-tough-talk-panama-canal-push/story?id=117170338




    Panama's founding and history

    https://1997-2001.state.gov/regions/wha/panama/991206_faqs.html


    Musk and Ramaswamy H-B1 Visa

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/musk-vivek-ramaswamy-h1b-visa-maga-immigration-what-to-know/



    Trump backs H-1B visas, aligning with Musk on immigration

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/12/28/trump-h1b-musk-immigration-debate/

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyv7gxp02yo


    Ford Fact check.

    US Bureau of Labor statistics 7.7 million open jobs.
    https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.nr0.htm

    Current US birth rate
    https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2024/20240525.htm

    https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/usa/united-states/birth-rate#:~:text=The%20birth%20rate%20for%20U.S.,a%200.09%25%20increase%20from%202020.

    https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/07/22/what-we-know-about-unauthorized-immigrants-living-in-the-us/
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    45 mins
  • Episode 37 - Justices being bought, Elon supports right-wing extremist group

    Episode 37 - Justices being bought, Elon supports right-wing extremist group
    Dec 23 2024
    On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian discuss the report released by the Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the ethics, or lack thereof, of the Supreme Court justices. Clarence Thomas has been a bad boy.

    In segment two we talk about Elon Musk's support for a far-right German political group called AfD. They love them some Aryans and have Neo-Nazi tendencies. Fun!

    This week's "Ford Fact Check" dives into the false narrative that President Biden is selling Trump's unused border wall material. Why can't MAGA tell the truth?

    LINKS

    Supreme Court House investigation

    Supreme Court Justices Involved In ‘Ethical Crisis,’ Senate Democrats Say

    Senate Judiciary Dems Release Report on Supreme Court Ethics

    Kyle Griffin's Synopsis



    Elon Musk's support of AfD

    Elon Musk endorses far-right German political party, wading deeper into global politics | CNN Business

    Who is AfD

    Germany's AfD: How right-wing is nationalist Alternative for Germany? - BBC News


    Border Wall Material Sale

    Border Wall Material Sale isn't Biden's doing
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    39 mins