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Iran Ceasefire Talks, Supreme Court Watch, and the Push for Non-Citizen Voting | Your News Talk America

On this episode of Your News Talk America, Jake Smith examines the latest developments surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations, the future of sanctions on Iran, and concerns over renewed Iranian oil sales during ongoing diplomatic talks. Guests discuss the status of the ceasefire framework, Hezbollah’s role in regional stability, U.S. military readiness, and whether current negotiations strengthen or weaken America's leverage in the Middle East. The program also covers major issues before the U.S. Supreme Court, including anticipated rulings on birthright citizenship, campaign finance, and women's sports. Additional discussion focuses on government oversight, Medicaid fraud investigations, autism services, and concerns about the impact of waste, fraud, and abuse on vulnerable families. Later, the show examines efforts by the Los Angeles City Council to expand voting rights to non-citizens in local elections, raising broader questions about citizenship, election law, and constitutional governance. Throughout the program, panelists analyze the political, legal, and national security implications of the day's top stories. FEATURED GUESTS * Ryan Morgan – Pentagon and Military Reporter, The Epoch Times * Kelsey Bennett – Representative, Autism Families Alliance * Christina Balling – Senior Vice President, Institute of World Politics * Sam Dorman – Washington Correspondent covering Courts and Politics, The Epoch Times * Paul Davis – Vice President, Institute of World Politics * Jack Tomczak – Vice President of Outreach, Americans for Citizen Voting Your News Talk America with Jake Smith Broadcast weekdays on The Talk of Delmarva (92.7 and 98.5) and streaming online at WGMD.com and RealNewsTalk.com. Listen live, participate, and become a program Patriot by visiting: RealNewsTalk.com from 9 - Noon Eastern Follow the latest national conversations, interviews, and commentary from voices shaping America’s political landscape. Produced by DTD MEDIA. © 2026 DTD MEDIA, All Rights Reserved. Interactive Radio - Join DIAL — Ask Questions & Chat Live 1. Go to RealNewsTalk.com on your phone or computer. 2. Tap the blue "Join DIAL" button near the top of the page. 3. Register with a quick display name  4. Type your question or comment and send. The host and the rest of the audience see it live. Best experienced live, weekdays 9 a.m. to noon Eastern.

Iran Nuclear Talks, Frozen Assets, and the Future of Regime Change | J.D. Vance Defends New U.S.-Iran Framework

In this episode of Your News Talk America with Jake Smith, the focus is on the evolving U.S.-Iran negotiations and the political fallout surrounding a new memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. Vice President J.D. Vance outlines the administration’s position on Iranian nuclear inspections, frozen Iranian assets, regional security, and efforts to prevent escalation in the Middle East. Jake is joined by former Iranian political prisoner Homera Hassami, who discusses the ongoing resistance movement inside Iran, the role of Iranian dissidents abroad, and whether hopes for regime change remain alive despite the latest diplomatic developments. The program also features analysis from foreign affairs experts, military leaders, and policy analysts examining Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Hezbollah, Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz, and the broader implications for U.S. national security. Additional discussion covers political developments in the United Kingdom, concerns about international security, and renewed debate over COVID-era government actions following new allegations involving Dr. Anthony Fauci. Throughout the broadcast, the panel examines how government decisions, diplomacy, and foreign policy continue to affect Americans at home and U.S. interests abroad. FEATURED GUESTS * Homera Hassami – Former Iranian political prisoner; Iranian American community leader in North Texas  * Brady Knox – Foreign Affairs Reporter, Washington Examiner * Brigadier General Blaine Holt (Ret.) – U.S. Air Force; Host of the Dangerous Intellectuals Podcast * Jacob Burg – National Reporter, The Epoch Times * Justin Logan – Director of Defense and Foreign Policy Studies, Cato Institute  * Colonel Wesley Martin (Ret.) – U.S. Army; Former Senior Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Officer, Operation Iraqi Freedom Your News Talk America with Jake Smith Broadcast weekdays on The Talk of Delmarva (92.7 and 98.5) and streaming online at WGMD.com and RealNewsTalk.com. Listen live, participate, and become a program Patriot by visiting: RealNewsTalk.com from 9 - Noon Eastern Follow the latest national conversations, interviews, and commentary from voices shaping America’s political landscape. Produced by DTD MEDIA. © 2026 DTD MEDIA, All Rights Reserved. Interactive Radio - Join DIAL — Ask Questions & Chat Live 1. Go to RealNewsTalk.com on your phone or computer. 2. Tap the blue "Join DIAL" button near the top of the page. 3. Register with a quick display name  4. Type your question or comment and send. The host and the rest of the audience see it live. Best experienced live, weekdays 9 a.m. to noon Eastern.

Talks Stall, Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise, Energy Markets React & Congress Under Fire | YNTA

On this episode of Your News Talk America with Jake Smith, the focus turns to escalating tensions with Iran as negotiations remain uncertain and questions grow over the future of the Strait of Hormuz. Guests examine the administration’s approach to Iran, the economic implications of energy disruptions, and the potential impact on global oil markets and inflation. Energy policy takes center stage as Power the Future Executive Director Daniel Turner discusses U.S. oil production, strategic petroleum reserves, fuel prices, and the debate over American energy independence. Todd Sheets joins the conversation to analyze economic trends, bond markets, inflation pressures, and the broader outlook for growth and investment. The program also explores domestic political issues, including the role of the federal judiciary, congressional authority, and constitutional governance with former Congressman Louie Gohmert. Additional discussions cover education policy, school safety funding, immigration and cultural integration, military aviation safety, and America’s approaching 250th anniversary. Topics include Iran, the Middle East, energy policy, oil prices, inflation, Congress, the federal courts, education reform, national security, and the future direction of the United States. FEATURED GUESTS • Daniel Turner — Executive Director, Power the Future • Todd Sheets — Author, Wealth & Progress newsletter; author of "2008: What Really Happened" • Dennis Kneale — Business journalist; author of "The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk" and "Oregoner" • Louie Gohmert — Former U.S. Congressman (Texas); Senior Fellow for Political Statesmanship, David Horowitz Freedom Center • Carolyn D. Gorman — Fellow, Manhattan Institute • Weam Namou — Writer and Director of the film "Pomegranate" • Captain Mark Harris (USAF, Ret.) — Former Air Force Special Operations pilot and FAA examiner • Paul Davis — Vice President, Institute of World Politics • Dr. Murray Sabrin — Mises Institute Associated Scholar; Professor Emeritus of Finance, Ramapo College Your News Talk America with Jake Smith Broadcast weekdays on The Talk of Delmarva (92.7 and 98.5) and streaming online at WGMD.com and RealNewsTalk.com. Listen live, participate, and become a program Patriot by visiting: RealNewsTalk.com from 9 - Noon Eastern Follow the latest national conversations, interviews, and commentary from voices shaping America’s political landscape. Produced by DTD MEDIA. © 2026 DTD MEDIA, All Rights Reserved. Interactive Radio - Join DIAL — Ask Questions & Chat Live 1. Go to RealNewsTalk.com on your phone or computer. 2. Tap the blue "Join DIAL" button near the top of the page. 3. Register with a quick display name  4. Type your question or comment and send. The host and the rest of the audience see it live. Best experienced live, weekdays 9 a.m. to noon Eastern.

Attempted White House Attack Plot, Supreme Court Rulings, Iran Deal Debate & America's Mental Health Crisis | YNTA

On this episode of Your News Talk America with Jake Smith, the focus turns to an alleged plot targeting a major public event near the White House, including discussions about domestic security, counterterrorism, drone threats, and the challenges of protecting high-profile government targets. Guests examine how law enforcement disrupted the plan, the broader implications for national security, and ongoing concerns about vulnerabilities in the United States. The program also explores several major legal and political developments, including upcoming Supreme Court decisions involving birthright citizenship, Federal Reserve authority, Second Amendment rights, and women's sports. Additional conversations cover media coverage of former President Barack Obama, Virginia's gun rights debate, and questions surrounding government power and constitutional protections. Internationally, the show analyzes the latest U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, concerns about sanctions relief, the future of the Iranian regime, and prospects for political change inside Iran. The episode also includes discussion of the Russia-Ukraine war, energy markets, and the potential impact of foreign policy decisions on American voters. The program concludes with an examination of America's mental health crisis, the role of family stability, parenting, technology, social media regulation, and the cultural factors contributing to rising rates of loneliness, depression, and social instability. FEATURED GUESTS • Raphael Mangual — Nick Ohnell Fellow, Manhattan Institute • Kaylin Deese — Department of Justice Reporter, Washington Examiner • Jeff Dickens — Director of Media Analysis, Media Research Center • J.P. De Gance — President, Communio • Dr. John Marshall Callahan — Professor, Institute of World Politics; Former Deputy Spokesperson, Office of the Director of National Intelligence • Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad — Iranian-American scholar and supporter of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) • Scott McKay — Contributing Editor, The American Spectator; Publisher, The Hayride • Alvin Lui — President, Courage Is a Habit Your News Talk America with Jake Smith Broadcast weekdays on The Talk of Delmarva (92.7 and 98.5) and streaming online at WGMD.com and RealNewsTalk.com. Listen live, participate, and become a program Patriot by visiting: RealNewsTalk.com from 9 - Noon Eastern Follow the latest national conversations, interviews, and commentary from voices shaping America’s political landscape. Produced by DTD MEDIA. © 2026 DTD MEDIA, All Rights Reserved. Interactive Radio - Join DIAL — Ask Questions & Chat Live 1. Go to RealNewsTalk.com on your phone or computer. 2. Tap the blue "Join DIAL" button near the top of the page. 3. Register with a quick display name  4. Type your question or comment and send. The host and the rest of the audience see it live. Best experienced live, weekdays 9 a.m. to noon Eastern.

Trump Announces Iran Deal as Strait of Hormuz Reopens; Oil Falls Below $80 | YNTA June 17, 2026

Jake Smith and a panel of national-security and market experts break down Trump's announced U.S.–Iran deal, the Friday Geneva signing, falling oil prices, and a closing look at the American family. President Trump has announced that a deal with Iran is complete, posting on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen toll-free and the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will be lifted, with a signing ceremony set for Friday in Geneva. Jake Smith opens the program with a panel of foreign-affairs and national-security experts weighing whether the agreement will hold. The discussion frames it as a memorandum of understanding rather than a finished peace deal: Iran would give up half of its highly enriched uranium stockpile, dilute the rest, and commit to never pursuing a nuclear weapon, while major details are deferred to a 60-day negotiating window. Guests stress verification, the unresolved question of who controls Tehran after Operation Epic Fury, and the risk that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon could derail the signing before Friday. The panel also examines the strain between Washington and Jerusalem, with Prime Minister Netanyahu seeking regime change the deal does not promise, and debates whether an expanded set of Abraham Accords could further isolate the Iranian regime. The conversation turns to markets and energy as West Texas Intermediate crude slips below $80 a barrel for the first time in more than three months, the Dow trades in record territory, and the recent SpaceX IPO draws scrutiny. Throughout, panelists voice skepticism about Iranian compliance and the staying power of the IRGC. In the program's third hour, the focus shifts to domestic policy with an extended interview on the decline of the American family, covering marriage rates, welfare policy, and related cultural trends. It's a wide-ranging look at U.S. foreign policy, national security, energy prices, and the public impact of the week's biggest stories. FEATURED GUESTS * Brady Knox — Foreign Affairs Reporter, Washington Examiner * E.J. Kimball — Director of Policy, U.S. Israel Education Association * Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt, USAF (Ret.) — host of the Dangerous Intellectuals podcast * Capt. Brent Sadler, USN (Ret.) — Senior Research Fellow, Naval Warfare & Advanced Technology, Allison Center for National Security, The Heritage Foundation * Anthony Esposito — Founder & CEO, AscalonVI Capital * Delano Squires — Director, DeVos Center for Human Flourishing, The Heritage Foundation; author, The Vanishing Black Family: How Welfare and Feminism Made Marriage Optional and Children Vulnerable Your News Talk America with Jake Smith Broadcast weekdays on The Talk of Delmarva (92.7 and 98.5) and streaming online at WGMD.com and RealNewsTalk.com. Listen live, participate, and become a program Patriot by visiting: RealNewsTalk.com from 9 - Noon Eastern Follow the latest national conversations, interviews, and commentary from voices shaping America’s political landscape. Produced by DTD MEDIA. © 2026 DTD MEDIA, All Rights Reserved. Interactive Radio - Join DIAL — Ask Questions & Chat Live 1. Go to RealNewsTalk.com on your phone or computer. 2. Tap the blue "Join DIAL" button near the top of the page. 3. Register with a quick display name  4. Type your question or comment and send. The host and the rest of the audience see it live. Best experienced live, weekdays 9 a.m. to noon Eastern.