Nation of Jake

Nation of Jake

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February 26, 2026 119 mins

When Democrats refused to stand at Trump's challenge at the State of the Union,  everyone and their grandma knew that was both the most iconic moment AND the easiest layup of an advertisement. We react to the commercial and other political headlines.

Also on the show: Judge Joe Brown has been dropped from the Republican ballot for Shelby Co. Mayor, Kool-Aid pickles are apparently a Memphis staple, a Back to the Future star is ...

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The longest State of the Union Address, and there's plenty to talk about. From challenging Democrats straight up, awarding prestigious civilian awards, half the room sitting down, and shouting matches with Ilhan Omar, we break down the most memorable moments. 

Also on the show: Joey Chestnut is coming to Memphis and we name the best Memphis foods for an eating competition, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's latest, Mold-A-Rama...

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February 24, 2026 117 mins

This may be the most dramatic State of the Union address ever. The gold-winning USA hockey team will be at the address, which shouldn't be a problem since 70 Democrats are refusing to make an appearance. Why are people so mad at the hockey team? We break it all down. 

Also on the show: one of the democrats said they'd "rather stick needles in their eyeballs" than attend the State of the Union, we play two rounds of Impossible ...

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February 24, 2026 117 mins

The first debate for the Democratic nominees for Shelby County Mayor are scheduled and its full of familiar faces, some that already hold government positions. Is Memphis worse off by having serial office holders swapping places instead of bringing in new faces and visions?

Also on the show: Mexican cartel CJNG wreaks havoc across Mexico after their boss was killed during a military operation, the N-word was shouted during the BAFT...

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February 13, 2026 118 mins

Hallmark- we mean love - is in the air! We break down the history behind Valentine's Day and the ways Jake and Rivera celebrate, including how our listeners celebrate. What better way to celebrate love than some Van Halen records and some chocolate?

Also on the show: The New York Giants new football coach sounds like Joe Biden, a Democrat-turned Republican is now running for Shelby County Mayor, and WVNN's Dale Jackson joins the sh...

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February 12, 2026 120 mins

Are married/divorced women in jeopardy of voting after the recent SAVE Act? First, the argument used against Voter ID was that certain races don't have the resources to acquire a Voter ID, and now the goal post has been moved to gender. Jake breaks down why the outrage is misplaced.

Also on the show: RFK talks about snorting cocaine off a toilet seat, we celebrate Abe Lincoln's birthday with a rocking song about our 16th President,...

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February 11, 2026 117 mins

The Winter Olympics have felt more political than it has athletic. Eileen Gu has been called out by President Trump and now Enes Kanter Freedom for choosing to represent China instead of the USA, where she was born. We break down why her decision has been so controversial.

Also on the show: our listeners tell us the craziest meat they've ever tried, Memphis is trying to develop starter homes to draw in new Memphians instead of impr...

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February 10, 2026 106 mins

Jake didn't win 1st in the Region, 4th in State in the 1994 National Spanish Exam for nothing. He puts his Español to use with his own reggaeton song while Rivera breaks down the ridiculous lyrics. It goes to show how fun Spanish music can be despite awful writing. 

Also on the show: the Epstein Files for Dummies (or just kids), the FBI released the first images from Nancy Guthrie's RING doorbell camera showing the mask...

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February 9, 2026 119 mins

Instead of "did you watch the game last night", it's now "did you watch the halftime show last night?" Bad Bunny's performance is now a litmus test of who's side you are on. Politically, if you like it: you are lefty. If you didn't like it: you are a racist. And how about that TPUSA show?

Also on the show: the commercials were mainly forgettable with the exception of one featuring Mike Tyson, Memphis-Shelby County Schools finally r...

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February 6, 2026 116 mins

Is the bigger headline the big game or Bad Bunny's halftime performance? Several NFL players and even Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson had quite a bit to say about the Grammy-winning artist and we react to it. 3-Time Super Bowl winner Randy Cross joins the show to give us a SB preview.

Also on the show: a nationally viral clip shows a US Marshall kicking a dog in North MS, Lin Neal joins the show to celebrate 4 years of The Real Deal R...

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February 5, 2026 118 mins

This is ABSOLUTE GARBAGE. Ice is mostly melted in roads across Memphis, but the Solid Waste Division is postponing yet another day of trash collection over a week after the snowstorm. Why couldn't they just get up, evaluate on a case to case basis, and get back to work? 

Also on the show: Savannah Guthrie releases an emotional video to her mother's ransom note, Ja Watch has been postponed for the summer, AOC praises Don Lemon ...

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February 4, 2026 119 mins

First Don Lemon gets arrested for "committing journalism", and today the Washington Post has announced they are laying off one-third of its newsroom. The entire sports department was eliminated as part of the mass layoff, which has led to people believing journalism is under attack. 

Also on the show: updates on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Ja Watch continues to heat up with one day left until the NBA Trade Deadline, an...

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February 3, 2026 122 mins

"Ja Watch" is heating up more than ever. Memphis has traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, signaling the end of the NXTGEN era and the start of a full rebuild. We break down the details, and if the rebuilding direction is good for the future of Memphis. 

Also on the show: Don Lemon makes his first appearance on tv with Jimmy Kimmel, NBC's Savannah Guthrie's mother is still missing and some reports indicate an abduction, a...

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February 2, 2026 120 mins

Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow, so 6 more weeks of winter! Speaking of winter, we bring you updates on major outages STILL in Nashville, the fatality counts in Tennessee counties, and Elon Musk's donation of thousands of generators to Nashville and Tippah County, Mississippi.

Also on the show: the Grammy's last night sparked several viral moments including Billie Eilish claiming the US is stolen land, Edmund Ford Jr. pled gu...

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January 30, 2026 118 mins

FAFO hits hard, especially when you are asking for it. Weeks after his involvement in the church storming in Minnesota and goading Pam Bondi to arrest him, the Trump Administration put out a meme-y post announcing the arrest of Don Lemon. We break down why he wasn't covering the crime; He was connected.

Also on the show: Bruce Springsteen released a super cringey song about the Minnesota protests, two members of the Memphis City Co...

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January 30, 2026 118 mins

Memphians are frustrated with Memphis government officials for their negligence and incompetence in handling frozen city streets. We break down how many snowplows the city owns versus how Dallas has been on the ball with LESS snowplows. They had a week to prepare!

Also on the show: Giancarlo Esposito calls for a revolution in DC, Rep. David Kustoff joins the show to talk about his favorite actor and the ongoing chaos in Minnesota, ...

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January 29, 2026 117 mins

Memphis is FROZEN. People are still stuck at home, and the conditions on the road have continued to cause problems for drivers. In other "ICE news", a BBC video has gone viral revealing Alex Pretti a week before his death, where he is shown attacking an ICE patrol car and acting nuts.

Also on the show: clips are now spreading of ICU nurses suggesting other nurses to load syringes with substances to use against ICE agents, Jimmy Kim...

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Roads are still icy in the Bluff City, but Mayor Paul Young has another ICE on his mind! 

Jake's pleased to announce the sequel to a beloved childhood film of his?

WHY do we honor Mr. Toilet himself, Thomas Crapper, today?! 

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January 26, 2026 125 mins

MLGW President Doug McGowen deserves to take a victory lap for his handling of Winter Storm 2026. "Under promise, over deliver!"

Minneapolis Minnesota, the "Ground Zero for Lunacy" as yet another ICE involved shooting takes place.

 Happy bday, Australia! How and WHY do folks down under celebrate such an occasion with "cockroach racing?!"

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January 26, 2026 117 mins

Memphians are panic purchasing, shelves all over the city are getting cleared out, and word on the street is 1994 winter storm 2.0. We break down all the images we received from our listeners, and try to come up with a better name than the one that's been coined: Winter Storm Fern.

Also on the show: Jake is pumped for Masters of the Universe trailer that just released, an oddball reporter goes viral for repeatedly pushing questions...

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