The Jimmy Dore Show

The FBI recently raided John Bolton’s home over alleged mishandling of classified information, which is a bit ironic since Bolton is an unrepentant war-hawk who once criticized Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents himself. According to reports, CIA Director John Ratcliffe provided the intelligence foundation that led FBI Director Kash Patel to secure the search warrant, intensifying accusations of political weaponization.  Jimmy and co-host Stef Zamorano highlight suspicions of hypocrisy, precedent-setting prosecutions, and the rotational retribution in D.C., arguing that such raids typically reflect a system that punishes dissenters across the political spectrum. Nevertheless, Jimmy admits enjoying the Bolton’s legal come-uppance but remains critical of Trump’s own militaristic path and the broader erosion of justice in the U.S. under his administration. Plus segments on Israel’s recent depraved and criminal “double-tap” attack on Nasser Hospital in Gaza, Trump’s abandonment of free speech in signing an executive order making burning the American flag a crime and a restaurant in Washington state fined $1 million for allowing indoor dining during the pandemic. Also featuring Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani!

FBI Director Kash Patel announced “Operation Restore Justice,” which he claims led to over 200 arrests of child predators, the rescue of 15 children, and a vow that offenders would find “no sanctuary.”  Yet to Jimmy the announcement rings more than a little hollow, seeing as how Patel and other U.S. authorities protect certain offenders, especially when tied to Israel or powerful political interests. In particular Jimmy mentions the Israeli suspect who was allowed to return home after being caught in a sting operation in Las Vegas, the Epstein files, and other ways elites remain untouched despite repeated promises of accountability.  Other commenters on Twitter also evince the same skepticism, viewing the arrests as a distraction from larger cover-ups involving Israel and Epstein’s network. Plus segments on a recent case that may make burning the Israeli flag a crime in the U.S., a former Israeli intelligence director justifying routine slaughter of Palestinians, Megyn Kelly’s shocking dismissal of Palestinian suffering as “propaganda” and Hillary Clinton’s newfound appreciation for Donald Trump’s foreign policy. Also featuring Mike MacRae, Stef Zamorano and Kurt Metzger. And a phone call from JD Vance and Vladimir Putin!

Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, an Israeli cybersecurity official tied to Netanyahu, was recently caught in a Las Vegas child-predator sting, then allowed to leave after posting bond, with blame for the release falling on acting U.S. Attorney for Nevada Sigal Chattah.  Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss Chattah’s past ads and tweets and argue she falsely shifted blame to local authorities even though Nevada’s bail system allowed release before a judge could add conditions.  They cite reactions from commentator Candace Owens and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, contrasting the State Department’s refusing entry into the US to Gaza war-injured children with a lack of any visible push to extradite the suspect. More broadly, Jimmy and Kurt claim Israel is a haven for sex offenders, link the episode to alleged Epstein-related cover-ups and pro-Israel favoritism, and conclude that officials are lying about the case. Plus segments on Trump threatening war with Venezuela, Hamas’ offer to exchange hostages for a ceasefire and the disabled 16-year-old arrested for “stealing” food from the garbage at the Meijer’s supermarket where he worked.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently visited Washington, where he surprised many by wearing a suit instead of his usual military-style clothing while meeting with Donald Trump and Trump reportedly praised the wardrobe change. In this video Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger mock Zelensky as desperate for support amid Ukraine’s difficult war situation. They highlight Zelensky’s statements to European allies about sanctions, peace talks, and the need for security guarantees, but argue that his demands are unrealistic considering that the war is essentially lost. The segment concludes that Zelensky’s political survival may be tied to prolonging the conflict, even as Europe and the U.S. appear divided on how to move forward. Plus segments on MSNBC’s desperate rebrand as “MS NOW,” HHS Director Robert F. Kennedy deleting a tweet promoting a new universal vaccine, and millions of Israelis pouring into the streets to protest the ongoing war on Gaza. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Ryan Cristián!

A Department of Justice employee, Shawn Charles Dunn, was arrested in Washington, D.C. after drunkenly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer. The incident, caught on video, sparked exaggerated reactions from officials like the Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, who framed it as a serious attack and even tied it to the “deep state.”  Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger mock the overblown response, noting that the case was initially charged as a felony before a judge downgraded it, and comparing it humorously to national security scandals. The discussion then broadens to concerns that the Trump administration is using such incidents to justify heavier federal crackdowns in D.C., raising fears of expanding authoritarian control. Plus segments on TikTok hiring an ex-IDF soldier as the platform’s new censorship czar, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s imaginary friends he consults with to determine policy and MSNBC hosts Joe Scarborough and Chris Matthews coming out in support of Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime in DC. Also featuring James Li and Stef Zamorano!