The Jimmy Dore Show

The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal joins Himmy to critique Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for refusing to partner with Marjorie Taylor Greene on efforts to cut military aid to Israel while calling Greene a "white nationalist, even though AOC previously partnered with Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton to sanction China. He argues that AOC's refusal is a calculated effort to prioritize identity politics over the desire to stop genocide. He adds that while AOC claims to care about outcomes, she voted against Greene's amendment to strip $500 million from Israel's Iron Dome, voted "present" on another weapons package, and only belatedly called the Gaza massacre a genocide after being confronted by activists. Max contrasts Greene, who "gave up her political career" by defying Donald Trump to stand against genocide and the Epstein class, with AOC, who "protected the architects of genocide" and has now "fully morphed into Nancy Pelosi Jr." He concludes that AOC is an "empty vessel" for calculating strategists who want to use Palestine to win over young voters while preserving imperialism, and that if she runs for president, she will maintain the cold war with China and Russia despite her progressive branding. Plus segments on the UN's shocking reversal on doomsday climate predictions and Trump advisor Kevin Hassett raving about increased credit card spending. Also featuring Stef Zamorano, Tony Heller and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Kash Patel!

Young commentator Adam Mockler recently confronted CNN's Scott Jennings on live television, reminding the pundit that he and his allies sold the Iraq war with the exact same arguments—WMDs, terror state, mushroom clouds—that they are now using to justify the Iran war, and that Jennings previously promised the war would last four to six weeks while it is now failing with no political concessions and Iran in control of the Strait of Hormuz. Jennings became visibly enraged, falsely claiming Mockler had a finger in his face and calling him "ungrateful to American service personnel," while mocking his age and telling him to get "life experience" before having an opinion. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger point to a Glenn Greenwald tweet noting that what truly enraged Jennings was not a finger but the fact that Mockler violated the "implicit self-protective taboo" in Washington against reminding war promoters that they were catastrophically wrong about Iraq. They conclude that the exchange perfectly illustrates why young people don't trust establishment media and war hawks, noting that Iran has killed zero Americans in 47 years while the US has spent trillions on failed Middle East wars that have made Americans less safe. Plus segments on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's closed-door testimony about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and disuputed claims about how long Iran can withstand a US blockade. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Scott Ritter! And a phone call from JD Vance and Benjamin Netanyahu!

Colonel Douglas Macgregor joins the show to tell Jimmy that a new phase of the Iran war is "definitely going to happen" within days, as Iran has "instructed everybody to go below ground and hide out" and the US is bombing empty buildings — to which Iran would respond asymmetrically by destroying Gulf States' power grids and desalination plants, causing mass migration and a global depression. He notes that after Trump's "Project Freedom" failed when Iran attacked a French-owned cargo ship attempting the US-designated route, Trump suspended the operation and is now threatening a "much higher level and intensity" of bombing if Iran doesn't agree to terms. Meanwhile, Jimmy points out that Marco Rubio's statement that the goal is to get the strait "back to the way it was" means the US had to start a war so we could go back to the way things were before we started the war. Macgregor argues that Trump's advisers are too afraid to tell him the truth because "he blows up" and "doesn't like facts that get in the way of his preferences," and that the Navy has already been forced to retreat 300-400 miles offshore because Iran's hypersonic missiles make close-in naval power impossible. He concludes that even if a deal is signed, US credibility is destroyed and "we're not going to recover from this very quickly," with a recession already underway that could turn into a decade-long depression if bombing resumes. Plus segments on mass layoffs at Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire, Putin making a major move to crush the Petrodollar and Marco Rubio begging the Chinese to save the global economy. Also featuring Stef Zamorano, Kurt Metzger and Neil Oliver!

Jimmy takes a mini victory lap to celebrate Bill Maher finally mentioning him on his show after years of resentment, while also disparaging Maher for admitting he doesn't know what the "Overton window" is and has no interest in learning, despite hosting a political talk show. Jimmy points out that Maher was previously embarrassed for not knowing what the World Economic Forum (WEF) or MK Ultra were when Joe Rogan asked him years ago. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss how Maher rewards ignorance and comfort over "uncomfortable knowledge," and that his audience claps "like seals" when he says "stop making me know stuff I don't want to know." The segment contrasts Maher's refusal to learn basic political terminology with clips of Glenn Greenwald destroying Maher for blaming Islamic extremism rather than decades of US military intervention for Middle East violence—after which Maher famously said, "I'm never having someone on who's smart again." Jimmy closes by noting that Maher's recent guests include exclusively establishment figures who won't question him or any of the dominant narratives. Plus segments on the mainstream media finally reporting on the damage inflicted by Iran on US bases in the Persian Gulf and China telling Trump to take his sanctions on Iranian oil and stick 'em. Also featuring Ray McGovern and Stef Zamorano!

Candace Owens revealed on her show that Charlie Kirk's close associate and TPUSA insider Mikey McCoy secretly sent her a message through a third party telling her to "look further into Andrew Kolvet," which she says proved that her suspicions about a TPUSA cover-up were justified. This revelation came in response to Andrew Kolvet attempting to discredit Owens by releasing a private text message where she joked, "First question, why did you murder your husband?"—a joke she says was made in the context of mocking media figures who equated any questioning of Erika Kirk with accusing her of murder. Owens contrasts Kolvet's selective release with her own decision to withhold the Mikey McCoy information, and she notes that Erika Kirk appeared in public dressed like "an assassin" or "an Imperial officer from Star Wars" while claiming she can forgive her husband's alleged shooter but holds grudges against everyone else. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss whether Erika is a "Monarch program" victim who must "play the part of the widow" as part of a ritual, and that Charlie Kirk never actually appointed his wife to take over TPUSA—if the audio were real, "they would show the video." Plus segments on Rep. Thomas Massie's BIG win for American consumers and a top aide to Dr. Fauci's being indicted for a COVID coverup. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae! And a phone call from JD Vance!

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faced intense congressional questioning recently, with one representative accusing him of calling surviving soldiers "liars" after they contradicted his claim that a deadly drone attack was merely "a squirter that squeaked through fortified defenses"—with survivors telling CBS the unit had no defense against drones and was "unprepared to provide any defense for itself." When another questioner asked Hegseth how much the Iran war would cost American households in higher gas and food prices, the Defense secretary repeatedly deflected, demanding instead, "What would you pay to ensure Iran doesn't get a nuclear bomb?" before Ro Khanna interjected that the economic cost is $631 billion—"an increase of $5,000 a year for American households." Jimmy notes the contradiction that Trump officials claimed Iran's nuclear program was an "imminent threat" 60 days ago, but now claim it was "completely obliterated," yet still justify the war by saying Iran has nuclear "ambitions." The segment concludes with Khanna telling Hegseth, "You've betrayed... the MAGA base," adding that "JD Vance knows that." Plus segments on Rand Paul eviscerating his own credibility over the White House ballroom, the one fatal mistake Trump made in launching the Iran war and Trump's plan to pay Iran $25 billion to open the Strait of Hormuz. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Kurt Metzger!

Suspicion is widespread that the shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner was a "stage-managed" false flag operation engineered by deep state operatives to justify construction of Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, which a federal judge had halted weeks earlier unless for "national security" purposes—and indeed, Trump immediately cited the incident to demand the ballroom. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger point to a series of anomalies from the event: Secret Service evacuated JD Vance first while Trump remained seated for nearly 20 seconds, violating protocol that the president must be protected above all else; a Fox News caller was cut off mid-sentence after revealing a warning about "people" in the room; and the shooter's lone tweet from 2023 simply said "Cole" before the attack. Jimmy notes that the shooter—a Caltech teacher of the year with no criminal record—abruptly opened fire on security personnel when he was hundreds of yards from the president, behavior consistent with MK Ultra mind control programming. He further connects the ballroom's architectural firm (Shalom Barness Associates) to synagogue and temple renovations, and Trump's Bible reading of 2 Chronicles 7 about temple dedication, suggesting the ballroom is designed to resemble Solomon's Temple as part of a Third Temple project. Plus segments on an ex-Seal Team 6 member calling BS on the Charlie Kirk assassination narrative, Dan Bongino insisting that a huge revelation is coming from Kash Patel and Donald Trump, Russian plans to take over major cities in Urkaine and Israel's plans to dominate the Middle East. Also featuring Stef Zamorano, Larry Johnson and Professor Jiang!

Former Navy SEAL Team Six operator Rob O'Neill and Brigadier General Blaine Holt both argue that Charlie Kirk's death was not caused by a rifle bullet but by an explosion under his shirt—likely from a microphone pack—citing the way his shirt "puffed up" and the exit wound location inconsistent with a 30.06 round. O'Neill points out numerous inconsistencies in the official narrative, including a screwdriver left on the roof that wouldn't work, the shooter allegedly reassembling the rifle without it, and texting in broken English. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger highlight how no one administered first aid to Charlie, SIM cards were removed from cameras, the crime scene was paved over days later, and Mikey McCoy's first call was to his own wife, then a three-way with Erica Kirk. They conclude that Tyler Robinson was never intended to survive—he was supposed to be killed in a shootout like what happened in Butler, Pennsylvania—and now faces being "Epsteined" because the government cannot convict him in a fair trial. Plus segments on US weather modification in Iran and influencer Dan Bilzerian refusing to cater to Jewish voters in his congressional campaign. Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Dan Bilzerian, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Jeff Bridges!

Jimmy's guest, former CIA analyst Larry Johnson, argues that Trump is exhibiting "demonstrable signs of early dementia" based on his erratic behavior, including personal insults against Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, the Pope, and others, while ignoring that Iran already submitted a peace plan 14 days ago that Trump refuses to accept. Johnson explains that Iran's willingness to return to the JCPOA nuclear deal is genuine, citing their refusal to use chemical weapons against Iraq in the 1980s despite being attacked with them, due to religious beliefs against such weapons. Johnson also debunks claims that Iran is the world's top state sponsor of terrorism, pointing out that the US State Department's own data shows the US, Saudi Arabia, and Israel have funded far more terrorist acts, including the US backing the MEK. Johnson concludes that a ground invasion of Iran would require 1-3 million troops and is impossible given Iran's missile capabilities, and notes that Iran's seizure of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz proves Trump's claim of destroying their navy is false. Plus segments on the coming energy lockdowns, the only way Americans can help prevent World War III and the latest James O'Keefe honeypot operation to ensnare a high ranking government official. Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Professor Jiang, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a hilarious phone call from Kash Patel!

Jimmy speaks with Professor Xueqin Jiang about the recent US seizure of an Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which Scott Ritter labeled an "act of piracy" and a violation of the ceasefire. Jiang argues the ceasefire is pure theater, allowing the US to build up 60,000 troops for a three-pronged attack involving a naval blockade, arming ethnic insurgents, and bombing Iranian civilian infrastructure like power and water plants to force surrender. Jiang also warns that if the US resumes the war, Iran will strike Gulf Arab states and Israel hard, potentially knocking out desalination plants and one-third of the world's energy supply, rendering Gulf cities uninhabitable. Jiang concludes that the US National Security Strategy aims to create a "Fortress America" technate that makes the world dependent on American energy, but this will fail due to corruption, polarization, and a Russian-Chinese-Iranian continental trade bloc. Plus segments on the IDF soldier who smashed a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, reports that Trump tried to nuke Iran over the weekend and just why that would be such a terrible idea. Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Jeffrey Toobin!

Investigative journalist Steve Baker joins Jimmy to reveal that forensic gait analysis—using both AI (94% match) and human experts (98% match)—identifies former Capitol Police officer Shauni Kirkoff as the January 5th pipe bomber, not Brian Cole Jr., who Baker argues is being framed. Baker claims the devices were inert and that Kirkoff believed she was participating in a training exercise, noting she knew hidden blind spots and a secret gate, and that two plainclothes Capitol Police officers went directly to the bomb locations the next day. Baker adds that Kirkoff was already a CIA candidate before January 6th, that FBI whistleblowers say no one in their offices believes Cole is guilty, and that Cole's physical condition and autism make him incapable of the act. Baker was fired from Blaze Media over this reporting due to fear of a defamation lawsuit from Kirkoff's high-powered law firm. Plus segments on Candace Owens unloading on JD Vance for defending Erika Kirk and the phone "ceasefire" that will allow Israel to continue bombing Lebanon. Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from JD Vance!

Donald Trump has executed a complete flip-flop on FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) — after previously campaigning to "kill FISA" when the law was used against him during the Russiagate investigation, he is now demanding a clean extension of FISA 702 without warrant requirements. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger argue that FISA allows the government to spy on Americans unconstitutionally without real warrants, and that Trump is betraying his supporters by aligning with the same establishment he once opposed. Speaker Mike Johnson is also called a hypocrite for abandoning his earlier calls for FISA reform after gaining power and receiving classified briefings. The segment concludes by pointing out that Jim Jordan and JD Vance have also flipped, and that Trump's reversal shows he is now fully part of the "uni-party" deep state. Plus segments on Erika Kirk's recent no-show at a poorly attended TPUSA event, Benjamin Netanyahu insisting that the White House reports to him and a Polish member of parliament accusing Israel of being the new Nazis. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Benjamin Netanyahu!

Jimmy Dore analyzes Donald Trump's absurd threat to "blockade" the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran already controls and has been charging $2 million per ship to allow passage, while military experts like Scott Ritter and Larry Johnson explain that any U.S. attempt to board foreign ships would be an act of war—and that U.S. naval vessels are staying 700 miles from the Iranian coast after being driven back by drone attacks. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger point out that Trump will simultaneously beg for a ceasefire and threaten to bomb Iran again, all while admitting gas prices "could be a little bit higher" before the midterms — an admisstion that stunned even Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo. Ritter notes that the U.S. has already lost the war, that Iran holds all the cards, and that any new escalation would trigger Iran to destroy Gulf energy infrastructure, collapse the global economy, and end modern civilization in the region. Jimmy concludes that Trump is completely controlled by Netanyahu, who needs the war to continue to avoid prison and secure reelection in Israel. Plus segments on Trump's hostile response to Pope Leo, negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's divided loyalties and the impending demise of NATO. Also featuring Mike MacRae, Col. Douglas Macgregor and Stef Zamorano. And a phone call from JD Vance!

The political world was stunned this week by Melania Trump's sudden, unexplained televised address denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and calling for a congressional hearing for Epstein survivors—a move that reportedly blindsided the West Wing. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger connect the event to Trump's longtime associate Paolo Zampoli (a friend of Epstein who allegedly introduced Trump to Melania), whose ex-partner Amanda Ungaro—an Epstein survivor deported after a custody dispute—is now publicly threatening to "tear down the entire system" and expose everything. Jimmy notes that a 2019 FBI document already stated Epstein introduced Trump to Melania, contradicting her claims, and that Ungaro's threats may have forced Melania's hand. He suggests the real story involves Melania being trafficked from Ukraine through Epstein's modeling network and sold to Trump, and that this blackmail material may be why Trump launched the Iran war to cover up the Epstein files. Plus segments on Trump's unhinged rant against former supporters like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, and Democratic senators Chris Murphy and Chuck Schumer lamenting the end of the war with Iran. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Max Blumenthal!

Colonel Douglas Macgregor joins Jimmy to analyze the chaotic Iran ceasefire negotiations, noting that Trump initially appeared to accept Iran's humiliating 10-point plan (including U.S. troop withdrawal, reparations, and surrender of the Strait of Hormuz) before his press secretary responded to the backlash by claiming that plan was "literally thrown in the garbage." Macgregor explains that Trump wants to end the war but is trapped by Israeli interests, with Netanyahu's phone call scuttling the inclusion of Lebanon in the ceasefire—proving Israel calls the shots. He warns that Iran holds the strategic initiative, cannot be conquered, and that the rest of the world is moving away from the U.S., with France leading 15 countries to negotiate directly with Iran for Hormuz access without Washington. Plus segments on the delusional MAGA personalities pushing the Iran ceasefire as a big win for Trump, Trump's own administration's confusion about what, precisely, is in the ceasefire agreement, the battles raging across the country against data centers and Trump's recent major losses in court. Also featuring Kurt Metzger and Stef Zamorano!

Jimmy deconstructs Donald Trump's absurd press conference Monday where the President tried to spin the loss of a U.S. fighter jet (shot down over Iran) as a victory, with Trump at one point bizarrely acting as if his team had just discovered the expression "like finding a needle in a haystack." Jimmy also highlights the clownish spectacle of CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth engaging in an "ass-kissing fest," praising Trump's "political courage" to send others to war while he received deferments. He notes that Trump simultaneously threatens to "take Iran back to the Stone Ages" while claiming negotiations are ongoing—a contradiction that exposes the administration's complete lack of coherent strategy. Jimmy concludes that the entire press conference was an attempt to pretend a failed mission (likely an attempt to seize Iranian nuclear material, not a pilot rescue) was a triumph, with Trump's officials admitting nothing while demanding more strikes. Plus segments on all the lies surrounding the recent Iran "rescue mission," Trump blowing up his own reasoning behind the Iran war and reports of Israelis using "deed theft" to steal poor Americans' homes. Also featuring Mike MacRae, Kurt Metzger and Stef Zamorano! And a phone call from Kevin Spacey!

Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss Theo Von's recent appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, where Von bluntly called Israel the "real terrorist" and urged Israelis to "stand in front of the mirror" when looking for the problem. Jimmy responds to criticism of Trump voters by noting that the alternative was Kamala Harris—who openly supported the Gaza genocide and the Ukraine proxy war—while Trump at least had a first-term track record of not starting new wars. He argues that Americans are finally realizing the ballot box offers two options that both serve the same war machine and Israeli lobby, with billions flowing annually regardless of which party is in power. The segment concludes that when a comedian speaks more truth than every senator combined, it reveals the complete collapse of American democracy. Plus segments on the real reason Pam Bondi was fired, Dan Bongino's latest desperate attack on Thomas Massie, Iran's strikes on Oracle and Amazon facilities and Trump's cratering poll numbers. Also featuring Mike MacRae, Kurt Metzger and Stef Zamorano! And a phone call from Kash Patel!

Donald Trump recently held a press conference in which he admitted that the U.S. cannot afford daycare, Medicaid, or Medicare because it is "fighting wars"—a complete reversal of his 2024 campaign promise to end endless wars and invest in American infrastructure and social programs. Jimmy contrasts Trump's betrayal with China and Iran, which manage to provide healthcare, high‑speed rail, and daycare for their citizens while still maintaining powerful militaries. He argues that Trump's anti‑war track record (no new wars in his first term) and his alliance with JD Vance and Tulsi Gabbard gave him credibility with desperate voters, but now his actions prove his campaign was the most fraudulent in modern history. He predicts Republicans will face a midterm "bloodbath" as record numbers resign from Congress, and he warns that the U.S. is being deliberately destroyed while elites profit. Plus segments on Trump's low energy, gaslighting speech about the Iran war, news reports that Russian troops will soon travel to Iran to join forces against the United States and China threatening to stop Israel from turning Lebanon into another Gaza. Also featuring Ben Swann, Kurt Metzger and Stef Zamorano!

The Pentagon is currently preparing plans for a weeks-long ground operation in Iran, including a raid on Kharg Island—where 90% of Iran's crude oil exports are processed—despite military experts warning that 50,000 troops are nowhere near enough for a decisive victory in a country of 93 million people with rugged terrain and a formidable military. Jimmy notes that even experts admit any ground incursion would lead to heavy casualties, political backlash, and prolonged conflict, while Iran has been preparing for this invasion for decades. He points out that Iran is already winning the war: it has seized control of the Strait of Hormuz, is charging $2 million tolls per tanker, and has achieved its long-sought goal of getting U.S. oil sanctions lifted—something diplomacy could never accomplish. He warns that if the U.S. attacks Kharg Island, Iran will retaliate by destroying oil infrastructure across the Gulf States, triggering a global depression and food crisis. Plus segments on Marco Rubio's admission that Iran will control the Strait of Hormuz after the war ends, reports emerging that the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk doesn't match the gun allegedly used by Tyler Robinson, and the Israeli army sitting out a ground invasion of Iran. Also featuring Jeffrey Sachs, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from JD Vance!

Whitney Webb joins Jimmy to explain her deep skepticism of Joe Kent, the former CIA counterterrorism official who resigned over the Iran war, warning that he may be part of a long-game psy-op to create a "domestic terrorist" profile that the national security state can later target. She connects this sentiment to the first Trump administration's DHS hearings where officials explicitly defined anti-Semitic right-leaning populists as the emerging domestic terror threat—a classification that could now be triggered by conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Webb argues that the same infrastructure built for the War on Terror abroad is now being turned inward, and that figures like Kent may be engineered to "signal boost" anti-Zionist sentiment to create a category of Americans the government can later round up as subversives. She urges critical thinking and vigilance, noting that the "MAGA civil war" may be deliberately orchestrated to provide pretext for domestic surveillance expansion. Plus segments on the GOP faithful at CPAC cheering on Donald Trump's impeachment and Ben Shapiro changing his tune on how long the Iran war is likely to last. Also featuring Misty Winston, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. Plus a phone call from Vince Vaughn!