Nation of Jake

JUST IN: The Memphis Restaurant Association is calling for federal charges to be dropped against General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer to be dropped. They cannot afford to lose the business! We got RECEIPTS showing how ridiculous Sawyer's REGULAR expenses really were. How far does this corruption go?

Also on the show: people hate the Iran deal cause Trump, a Mississippi officer who shot & killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley is n...

Unsurprisingly, Vice President JD Vance was in hostile territory during his appearance on The View today. Whoopi Goldberg and Ana Navarro didn't hold back but Vance stood his ground and made for a pretty textbook example on how to carry yourself in the hot seat. We react to all the clips.

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Shelby Co. General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer allegedly embezzled and deliberately transferred $44,607.35 in public funds to her personal use, according to a bombshell indictment. According to the indictment, Sawyer used procurement cards to pay for a variety of personal expenses for herself and others, such as food, drink, ETC. We break down and react to this insane story.

Also on the show: People are calling the UFC event a...

HISTORY MADE. Elon Musk is the world's first trillionaire and the usual suspects have come out to demonize. According to Forbes, Musk's total net worth surged to roughly $1.1 to $1.26 trillion on paper after SpaceX went public, completing the largest initial public offering (IPO) in stock market history. Is he evil for it? Elizabeth Warren thinks so. 

Also on the show: we brainstorm better Minor League nicknames instead of the...

The Memphis Redbirds sent out a press release addressing the recent statements made by Councilman Chase Carlisle about Memphis moving on from the Redbirds. “The world has changed…people are playing pickleball. They’re not going to baseball games. They are sure as heck not going to minor league games.” Are the Redbirds in the right?

Also on the show: New York might be gone if the Knicks win the Finals after ...

Jasmine Crockett seriously questioned whether the small size of the knife used in the Austin Metcalf murder should be considered a "deadly weapon" in a legal sense. She suggested that the small size of the knife might have led Karmelo Anthony to underestimate its lethal potential... a blade mind you.

Also on the show: LeBron James has moved on from targeting Memphis and now dissing San Antonio,  Tracy Morgan says he doesn't li...

Karmelo Anthony was found GUILTY and it once again feels like there are two versions of America from the divide. People are inciting fights, and there is rumors of a potential race war from one verdict that could mean a life sentence. And that's just the chaos in Texas, not the bedlam in New York City from the Knicks loss.

Also on the show: Stephen A. Smith calls out Trump as the reason the Knicks lost, Trump calls SAS dumb basical...

Politics is taking over the sports world, and Stephen A. Smith isn't having it. Many are outraged that Trump will be at Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden, who knew Whoopi Goldberg would be the voice of reason? Trump is notorious for going to games, how is this the biggest story from the Finals?

Also on the show: The Blue Monkey is the latest of a long list of closed/closing Memphis restaurants and Jake is heartbroke...

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, was described by three women who dated him as emotionally and physically violent. Platner often threatened to "rape" anybody who broke into his apartment to demonstrate his dominance, according to what his ex-girlfriend told the New York Times. Not sexual, not homosexual, just a show a force.

Also on the show: Three Memphis City Council members have crafted a funding resol...

Producer Rivera was stunned to learn Scott Bessent is gay, which sparked a whole can of worms conversation. In more important news, the UofM revealed they will be increasing tuition prices again, further pushing future students towards a future in the trades and not overpriced diplomas. 

Also on the show, Jake lists the only 4 correct ingredients for chicken salad, Trump hints they may keep around the UFC arena in DC like the ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the war against Iran is "over", stating that the U.S. combat operation—previously known as Operation Epic Fury—has concluded. "There is no Iranian navy. It lies at the bottom of the ocean. And we'll assume, within a number of years, be prime fishing spots because they'll turn into reefs." What a quote.

Also on the show: the most talented bird-caller kid this side of the Missi...

County Clerk Wanda Halbert is suing the Election Commission to contest the results of a May 5 primary election that showed her losing the Criminal Court Clerk's race by 126 votes. Could this be the beginning of the end of Wanda Halbert, and how would she fare in the corporate world? Little different than the political world. 

Also on the show: the Memphis Safe Task Force revealed their gang-banger arrest results, James Taleric...

Giants QB Jaxson Dart introduced President Trump at a rally, and now he is getting blasted for his outward support of 45. Sports media has already been on a tear on if Trump will go to a Knicks Finals game, and now they are swarming Dart and his teammates on being MAGA.  We break it all down.

Also on the show: Jake plays Stone Temple Pilots on the drums, Brett Michaels drops off the America 250 musical lineup, we reveal the Sc...

Former first lady Jill Biden raised eyebrows for comments she made about then-President Joe Biden's infamous debate against Trump in 2024. "I had never, ever seen Joe like that before or since... As I watched it, I said, ‘Oh my God, he’s having a stroke.’ It scared me to death." Reaaaally Jill?

Also on the show: The Trump administration is pushing for a $250 bill with Trump's face on it, it's the 10th anniversary ...

Guess what MLGW is asking customers to set their thermostats to for energy efficiency?  78 DEGREES! In Memphis heat! Does MLGW genuinely believe customers will consider keeping their place at 78 degrees and why?  What do YOU keep your A/C at during the Summer? Communism!

Also on the show: James Talerico is getting flamed as they gay Beto O'Rourke after saying he was trolling Christians, MSCS Oversight board is almost comp...

Several politicians were in hot water after attending George Floyd memorial events and paying homage on social media instead of Memorial Day events like Tim Walz and Jacob Frey. Then, on The Breakfast Club, Kevin Hart was asked about the George Floyd jokes made during his Netflix roast and his answer might surprise you!

Also on the show: several clips went viral of reporters reacting in real-time to the shooting at the White House,...

School's out for the Summer! As kids finish classes today, it's kind of the unofficial first day of Summer break, right? WVNN's Dale Jackson joins the program to talk about the UFO files and if it's been worth all the hype. Speaking of UFO, the first Star Wars movie in 7 years hasn't been getting raving reviews.

Also on the show: Hooters & Pizza Hut are vowing to go back to their OG ways, we recap how the final Stephen Colbert ...

The most unfunny late-night host (probably ever?), Stephen Colbert, will be hosting his last show tonight and instead of blaming the network, or himself for not making them money, it's of course Trump's fault! Seems fitting, seeing as 100% of his content centered around the 45th and 47th.

Also on the show: Novel employees vote to unionize and the cast of characters look exactly how you would expect, NYC Mayor Mamdani relates lettin...