China reportedly turned away shipments of Argentinian beef over food-safety concerns, yet the Trump administration has announced plans to allow imports of as much as 300,000 metric tons from Argentina.

The move comes as many American cattle producers face rising costs, shrinking margins, and a market increasingly dominated by major meatpacking companies.

Former Missouri Lt. Gov. Joe Maxwell joins TC to break down the issue: why Argentina has become part of the U.S. beef equation, what the policy could mean for domestic ranchers and consumers, how geopolitical considerations may be shaping the decision, and why transparency about where Americans’ beef comes from remains such a contentious fight.

Of Note

TCN to Debut New Docuseries Examining Unanswered Questions in the Oklahoma City Bombing

For many Americans under 35, the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing may feel like a distant chapter in history. Yet it remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history—and, for many who lived through it, a case with unresolved questions.

The official account holds that Timothy McVeigh carried out the attack alone.

But The OKCBOMB Files, TCN’s new docuseries, examines evidence and testimony that suggest the story may be more complicated. Why did numerous witnesses say they saw McVeigh with a second man in the days and moments leading up to the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building? Why did the FBI end its search for that individual? And what happened to surveillance footage from the scene in the minutes before the explosion?

Featuring exclusive interviews with survivors, investigators, and McVeigh’s defense attorney, The OKCBOMB Files revisits one of the most consequential crimes in modern American history—and the questions that still surround it.

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This thing could spin out in all sorts of ways.

TC’s message—a blend of non-interventionism, hostility to the party’s donor and foreign-policy establishments, and cultural populism—targets a real problem inside the MAGA coalition.

He’s not out of line to express his problems with the Republicans, unfortunately all the hubbub has caused Tucker to exit: stage left and think about new opportunities.

It’s not likely that Tucker can immediately assemble a viable third party. We know that electoral rules punish interlopers, and the GOP still provides the ballot access, fundraising platform, and road-tested campaign operations.

But… Just the existence of a notable Third Party joining the fun, led by a big name like Tucker, can be enough to cause havoc for the political status quo.

Truth is, Tucker may not need to win elections himself to exert power — or even a hand-picked candidate he deems ready as the face of the new movement.

By painting the picture that the Republican coalition is stumbling all over itself (wars, economy, etc…), Tucker can position himself as the man best qualified to lead the fight for a new political team, which also features Thomas Massie, Joe Kent and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

The end-game scenarios are numerous.

Tucker could ultimately use all this third party drama as leverage: a way to nudge Republican candidates toward his foreign policy and anti-establishment agenda while preserving his role as the right’s most consequential outside critic.

Or!! The plan could expose the limits of media power: Yes, the new movement has gained traction by attracting equally unhappy voters + a strong presence on the internet. But all that digital power might be unable to translate into the nitty-gritty work of building a viable political machine.

The more dramatic finale is a split that does not elect Tucker, or his candidate of choice (because I don’t see Tucker running), but actually changes the framework for how the GOP can win moving forward. The Republican Party might be forced to absorb and appreciate the Tucker coalition, or risk watching an annoyed segment of MAGA drift further away and leave the GOP in a big, bad post-Trump mess.

Tucker’s new political project is still taking shape, but it appears he’s tinkering with a plan that links up MAGA-style cultural populism with a sharper antiwar position, and, of course, distrust of party leadership.

Could be a tempting political home for wayward voters.

Either way, the more Tucker talks about life beyond the GOP, the more Republicans may have to deal with the voters who are starting to wonder the same thing.

Of Note

Dolly Parton Is Magnificent

The beloved Tennessee singer-songwriter gets the joke. Do the rest of us?

Dating as Duty

Men are leaving dating behind because they no longer believe they can achieve what their fathers and grandfathers did — but it is not impossible.

Willmoore Kendall

His conservatism was thoroughly American.

The New WWE—Women’s Wrestling Entertainment

Caitlin Clark made the WNBA rich, but its players seem determined to destroy the league by turning women’s basketball into a violent spectacle.

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But before you get there, let’s spotlight the latest show from Tucker, which focuses on the U.S. and its ongoing, deeply entangled conflicts involving Russia and Iran.

Even if Team Trump eventually defines—and resolves—its role in each war, it may not produce the stability policymakers promise.

The larger signal is global: inflation-adjusted defense spending has nearly doubled over the past two decades, as countries prepare for a more volatile future. With the old assumptions of globalization fraying, governments are rearming for an era defined by uncertainty, rivalry, and regional conflict.

Harvard political scientist Stephen Walt joins the show to examine what the wars involving Russia and Iran could mean for the international order; why globalization failed to deliver its advertised peace; how a tri-polar world may emerge; and what advice he would give President Trump.

Of Note

Trump bashes Greene, Massie after meeting with Tucker Carlson

The president expressed anger over a meeting between conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson and two Republicans that have critiqued this new policy, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R).

The president called the former Fox News host “a loser,” Greene “a highly neurotic woman” and Massie a “real JERK” in a Truth Social post.

The Midterms Will Test the Power of the MAGA Defectors

Each of the defectors has a considerable following on social media, and Carlson has a massive podcast audience. His monologue episode laying out the statement of principles — titled “It’s Time to Save America” — has been viewed 1.4 million times on YouTube. A photo of the gathering Greene posted on X has been viewed more than 10 million times.

“We said no more foreign wars and we meant it and supported Donald Trump because he made that promise. But he’s betrayed us all,” Greene wrote in the post. “The movement has begun.”

Rudy Giuliani threatens to sue Tucker Carlson in rant over Hunter Biden’s laptop

The former mayor charged that, during the interview, Carlson claimed he and President Trump were agents for Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu.

“He can go to hell!,” Giuliani told Newsmax in an interview.

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The latest from Tucker focuses on two subjects with far-reaching implications for Americans: the rapid, often locally contested build-out of AI data centers—and lingering questions surrounding the intelligence failures and government response connected to September 11.

In a new episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, news anchor Clayton Morris examines the surge of AI data-center construction across the country, arguing that Washington and major technology companies are pushing the projects forward despite public opposition. I’m not against data centers, for the record. We need them, clearly. If there’s a right way to make it all work, that’s what I’m for. But I think there’s a lot more behind this anti-data center wave than just a lot of pissed off residents.

The conversation explores concerns over rising electricity costs, strain on the power grid, potential job displacement tied to AI, and the federal government’s reported efforts to challenge communities resisting new facilities.

TC is also spotlighting Able Danger: What the 9/11 Commission Never Told You, a new book from former Congressman Curt Weldon.

Arriving 25 years after 9/11, the book presents Weldon’s firsthand account of intelligence that he argues was ignored or buried, bureaucratic breakdowns, and unresolved controversies surrounding the attacks and their aftermath.

It revisits an event that reshaped U.S. foreign policy, surveillance, air travel, and the relationship between Americans and their government—and asks what Washington still has not fully disclosed.

Questions? Please email Jeff. Have a great day!!

Of Note

Nixon Is Back

With the 52nd anniversary of Richard Nixon’s resignation, his reputation is experiencing a resurgence—especially among younger generations.

The Absence of Young Male Novelists Signifies the Death of American Culture

American literature has been systematically depopulated of young white male authors. Conservatives ignore this at their peril.

Congress Is Fake

The House and Senate have drained themselves of power and relevance.

On the third day

On the religious illiteracy of college students.

Bresson’s Pursuit of Cinematic Verity

Instead of directing models to act, French filmmaker Robert Bresson guided them to behave in front of the camera.

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Not exactly puppy dogs and vodka tonics. But we press ahead, trying to get a better handle on the world around us.

Before I lead you into the show preview, I just want to say have a nice and safe and enjoyable weekend. It’s been a bit of a kooky week here at headquarters, but sending the newsletter always make me happy and keeps me in good spirits in tough times. But all is well, and thanks for being here and have a great day.

Now….

Tucker argues that the damage caused by the neoconservative worldview goes far beyond bad judgments about which foreign conflicts the U.S. should enter. At its core is a profound indifference to the lives of ordinary Americans.

For years, globalist war advocates have dismissed people who worry about soaring housing, food, energy, and health-care costs. Yet those same voices routinely demand that Washington commit trillions of dollars to overseas wars and proxy conflicts with little direct connection to America’s security or prosperity.

Tucker’s latest monologue examines the underreported link between permanent foreign intervention and the declining quality of life at home. Inflation, fiscal strain, and the erosion of Americans’ purchasing power were not accidents. They are consequences of a governing class that has repeatedly put foreign entanglements ahead of the country it is supposed to serve.

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It’s been a busy few weeks for Tucker. Decamping from the Republican Party, followed by unveiling a 10-point plan to rebuild America, while leaning hard into the creation of a third party that would no doubt knock Team MAGA off balance and likely cause all sorts of chaos in 2028.

Let’s not forget the increasing noise about a possible run for president.

Add to the mix: Hunter Biden.

The Hunter Biden Image Rehabilitation Tour recently traveled into the deep, dark woods of Maine to visit with Tucker.

My interest in Hunter is minimal at best. His father, the former fake president, I find detestable, and the sooner he and his 4-year vacation as president are forgotten the better. Hunter was in the headlines quite often during that hellish chapter between the Trump years. None of it good.

He’s back in the headlines, commenting on all the right topics and public figures.

From what I’ve read, Tucker and Hunter have known one another for many years, a friendly connection dating back to when Joe Biden was VP.

With that in mind, it’s not surprising that Hunter would find his way to Tucker’s popular interview show. Some people might be curious to hear what Hunter has to say, go beyond the headlines to find more detail about his notorious life, then and now.

Others just might not give a good darn damn.

It’s just one of those interviews.

They do cover a lot of ground, but smack in the middle is the Laptop Story — one of the defining media controversies of the 2020 election.

Biden explains why he believes the story is larger—and stranger—than the version most Americans know. He also discusses the sources of the country’s political divide, the wisdom forged through suffering, and more.

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The business of ‘saving America’ really can’t wait.

Even if we don’t agree with every word, at least the conversation is happening, the search for solutions and ideas gets a needed boost.

This whole ‘movement’ is because there’s a quiet realization spreading across the country: the two‑party system isn’t really giving Americans a choice. No matter which party wins the latest election, Washington keeps delivering the same tired mix of economic and foreign‑policy programs. People say they want one thing; they get something else entirely.

That can’t last forever.

Tucker has thoughts about ‘what America should be.’ On last night’s live episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, he tried to sketch what should come next.

He listed in extensive detail “10 Things America Should Be,” a compact list meant to describe a country that feels fair, sovereign, productive, beautiful, healthy, honest, optimistic, wise, decent, and united.

"Change is coming."

At the close, he added: "So if you're going to fix it and rebuild this country and turn it into a place that the grandchildren you hopefully will have can inherit and thrive, you're going to need to do something about the pressing question of American identity. 'What does it mean to be an American?' But it's fixable, you just have to try, and we will be trying. And we'll tell you, as we continue to do that."

I’ll be curious to see the reactions across media and politics, fans and foes. Once again, I appreciate Tucker’s desire to seek truth and facilitate change ‘about the things that matter — clearly and without fear.’

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The front page headlines may have slipped away, but there’s still plenty to explore concerning last week’s amazing / frightening footage of thousands of Moroccan migrants crossing into Ceuta in Spain.

Spain’s invasion shocked the world — but not everyone was surprised. The movement of 60,000 Africans was visible to governments across Europe, yet nothing was done to stop it. That means it wasn’t really a surprise at all; it was permitted.

Tucker’s latest show begins with an important search into …. why.

Why? Because the invasion fits into a decades-long project to weaken Western societies by eroding shared history, faith, and national identity. Spain is especially important because many of its people still retain a strong memory of their cultural past. As long as that memory survives, Spain remains a source of resistance — and hope — for the West.

And that is precisely why it is being targeted. A people stripped of its historical identity is easier to divide, manipulate, and govern. Darryl Cooper joins Tucker to unpack the larger meaning of it all.

Of Note

Tucker looks to rebuild America after what he calls, ‘the great betrayal’

Hot on the heels of Tucker’s exit from Team Republican, and his plans to help build a third party, he’s now ready to expand on his ideas on how to ‘rebuild the America we were promised.’

The intro says that Tucker will explain how on the live show tonight at 6pm.

I wonder if, following his recent powwow with Joe Kent, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, there’s more substance to share about the new ‘America First” movement’ they have been discussing.

There’s even news circulating today that Kent, Greene and Massie tried to convince Tucker to run for president.

As you know, I think it’s almost no chance he would run. I cannot say 100% because anything is possible. Still, I don’t see how a national slugfest for higher office - even as a popular, third party candidate - is worth the blood and guts, especially when his current position in digital media provides an influential platform to fight for the changes he envisions.

Tucker has said many times already he has no interest in running for president. Hey, maybe ‘they’ think even a failed run for the presidency could be reason enough to help get the message of the new party to the masses. Personally, I see it as a hellish road, and let’s be honest — a third party bid is a much bigger help to the democrats to win.

The thought of that is heartbreaking. I don’t care what anyone thinks of Vance, or Trump, or Rubio, or whoever…. the alternative of a Democrat in the White House simply cannot happen.

New party, or no new party, I can see Tucker directing the show, but not playing the starring role.

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A more complicated picture, they say, points to NATO as a major force shaping American opinion and policy through a broad information network.

Investigative journalist Elizabeth Lane has spent years examining these influence networks and their effect on U.S. politics. Joining Tucker, she discussed a variety of topics, including the secret NATO propaganda network pushing the West toward world war.

Click to watch.

Of Note

MTG, Tucker Carlson announce new ‘movement’ After Leaving Republican Party

On Saturday, Greene — who resigned in January from the U.S. House of Representatives — took to Instagram with a photo and a declaration.

Of Note II

They Hated Richard Nixon Because He Played to Win

The gatekeepers buried what youngsters on the online right are now discovering and what conservatives have always recognized: Ideological purity is a suicide pact.

The Once & Future Nixon

Half a century after Watergate, a new generation is discovering Richard Nixon not as a villain, but as a prophet of the age to come.

The Agony of The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s long, woke adaptation of “The Odyssey” discards Homer’s timeless messages about the nature of courage and hubris, duty and ambition, fate and resignation, heroism and triumph.

Ella Langley and America’s Need for Non-Girlboss Songs

Langley’s success is making a lot of people angry, but it showcases what our culture is starved to hear.

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Tucker’s monologue followed Anthony Fauci’s pathetic appearance at a Senate committee hearing Wednesday to investigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

He and his blanket pardon repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators about his handling of the pandemic.

Big circus. He knows half the country has no idea what is going on, so with them he’s still a beloved, golden god. The other, more informed, less insane half of the country knows clear as day he failed miserably in helping to lead the government's response to the COVID pandemic.

Fauci has much to answer for. He has this mega pardon in his back pocket, yet still won’t offer insight. Of course, we know why. He knows the jig is up. Only the most deluded refuse to see the reality of the Covid story, with Fauci smack in the middle.

The cherry on top of this madness is the man’s addiction to the massive wave of obscene adulation that swept him to center stage during the height of the pandemic.

Allow me to quote TCN’s intro to the episode:

Reading Dr. Fauci's personal, day-by-day insights into the COVID saga reveals that he is hilariously comparable to a vain teenage girl. The fact that the Washington establishment worships him should tell you all you need to know about America's ruling class.

This is a darn good commentary. It’s cathartic. The anger returns because via Fauci we are reminded what a bleak, sad and shameful time we went through during Covid.

Tucker is later joined by Mary Talley Bowden, MD. During the COVID-19 pandemic she became a prominent advocate for early outpatient treatments and greater healthcare transparency.

Click to watch.

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And with that, Tucker is joined by economic and energy researcher Dr. Chris Martenson to unpack what’s really happening in global energy markets.

Tucker Explores the Strange Disconnect Between War, Oil, and the Markets

Just weeks after warning that war with Iran would send energy prices soaring, Trump is suddenly sounding far less concerned.

The reason appears to be Brent crude: when prices failed to spike as expected during Operation Epic Fury, the White House took that as a sign it could keep bombing without much economic fallout.

But the broader market movement doesn’t add up, and that contradiction is fueling questions about whether the oil trade is being distorted by something bigger — possibly even AI-driven manipulation.

Of Note

Tucker Carlson on Feminism, Marriage and Power

“Are women in the West happier than they were in 1972? The answer is no.” Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson clashes with Mishal Husain on the legacy of feminism.

Watch the 2-minute clip!

Of Note II

(I’m a big Nixon fan!)

Why All The Hype For Nixon?

More than three decades after his death, Richard Milhouse Nixon is finally having his moment. A new generation of conservatives has come to admire the 37th president. They see him as the model Republican leader, far superior to Ronald Reagan and even Donald Trump. Hype edits of his speeches regularly go viral on social media. To those who partake in Nixonmaxxing, as the phenomenon has been dubbed, he is the man who nearly saved America—until the deep state took him out.

On the one hand, Nixonmania is a necessary corrective to the image propagated by the media over the past 50 years. His critics, basing their arguments mostly on hysteria and liberal hand-wringing, largely succeeded in portraying Nixon as one of the worst presidents in American history—a characterization that falls apart before the actual evidence.

In Defense of Nixonmaxxing

Viral fame in 2026 is certainly an ironic turn for Nixon, who always felt snubbed by the cool kids. While the establishment media went gaga over Kennedy and Camelot, Nixon’s image was that of the unshaven grocer’s son, perpetually mopping sweat from his brow.

No more. In the age of social media, it’s possible for middle-class strivers like Nixon to bypass traditional media and star in flattering reels that make them look cool, all while Drake raps in the background.

The Nixon Foundation deserves praise for its social media acumen, but I’m convinced there’s more to this renaissance — the term of art is “Nixonmaxxing” — than slick marketing.

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I’m impulsive like that.

Ok—Not really. I am quite the opposite of impulsive, if I’m being honest.

But! It’s Saturday, there’s lots of Tucker material to highlight, and ….. it’s the 500th issue.

That’s a nice milestone, and I wanted to pause and comment.

500 Issues Later — Thank You for Being Here

This wild, wacky and absolutely delightful endeavor started on May 5, 2023. I won’t bore anyone with 2000 words about the journey thus far, only to say that it has been …. awesome.

A joy.

Thank you to everyone who has subscribed, sent a note to say hello, or offer advice, commented on a story, contacted me with either praise or criticism, supported the project with a paid subscription, or simply made this newsletter part of your digital media routine for Tucker Carlson news.

The fact that TCiA has found a loyal, engaging, and thoughtful readership over the years is something I do not take lightly.

Whether you have been here from the beginning or just joined along the way, your ongoing interest and support have made this milestone possible. I am deeply grateful.

Here’s to the next 500.

On with the show ……

“God Is the Only Truth”: Shawn Ryan on Lies, Power, and Finding Faith

History is treated as settled fact. But for those who’ve operated behind the curtain of U.S. power, that certainty rarely holds up. Few understand this rupture more clearly than Shawn Ryan — a former clandestine CIA contractor turned top podcast host — whose career exposed him to the gap between official narratives and lived reality.

That confrontation forced a deeper reckoning. If so much of what we’re taught is incomplete or misleading, what does “truth” actually mean? For Ryan, the answer emerged not from institutions, but from faith: God, he argues, is the only enduring truth in a world shaped by distortion.

Ryan traces that journey, while also unpacking his distrust of the Washington establishment, offering blunt advice to young men navigating a disoriented culture, and explaining why he views modern technology with deep suspicion.

Americans Trade Away Their Privacy Every Day. Most Never Notice.

Most people click “I Agree” without reading what they’re signing. Buried in those digital contracts are broad permissions that let websites and platforms collect data, track behavior, and build detailed profiles that can be shared or sold.

TCN spent months tracing how this system works. The result is The World Is Watching You, a new series that exposes what happens after you click accept.

Trailer:

The NATO Debate: Security Guarantee or Strategic Liability?

NATO remains a central pillar of Western security, but its role in today’s geopolitical landscape continues to spark debate. Trump drew criticism when he described the alliance as “obsolete,” a view that, while controversial, reflects a broader discussion about NATO’s post–Cold War purpose.

Founded in 1949 to counter the Soviet Union, NATO has since expanded its membership and strategic scope. Some analysts argue that this expansion has contributed to rising tensions with Russia, while others maintain it has been essential to maintaining stability in Europe.

Royal Navy Commodore Steve Jermy, a longtime observer of international security affairs, recently discussed these dynamics with Tucker.

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It’s a candid, wide-ranging conversation about where the country is headed next.

I like that Smith covers a lot of key topics, allows to Tucker to expound on the negative news and commentary that has followed his every step for quite awhile.

TC explains why his relationship with Trump changed, why he believes the president abandoned promises that once won his support, and what he says happened behind the scenes before the conflict with Iran escalated.

Smith also steers their focus to Israel and Gaza, accusations of anti-Semitism, the influence of political donors, Tucker’s departure from the Republican Party, and his belief that America’s two major parties are aligned on some of the country’s biggest issues.

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I’d prefer to hear the Pink Floyd co-founder and songwriter talk about recording Dark Side of the Moon, but these days there’s more ‘serious’ subjects the legendary musician would rather focus his attention.

He has an array of ideas and opinions beyond the recording studio, or concert stage.

Waters remains one of the most recognizable figures in rock music decades after his rise to fame. In recent years, however, his public profile has been shaped as much by his political commentary as by his musical legacy.

He could just be a rock legend and stay out of politics — make no enemies. But he has chosen a different path.

And so, Waters trekked to the cabin to chat. In conversation with Tucker, Waters reflects on controversy and cultural authority, expands on his views about power, media, and political dissent.

Waters has used interviews and public appearances to express views on a range of issues, including U.S. foreign policy, media coverage of global conflicts, and historical events.

Some of his statements—such as questioning aspects of widely accepted narratives around 9/11 and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, as well as his criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza—have generated significant debate.

His remarks have drawn criticism from political leaders, advocacy groups, and commentators who argue that some of his claims are misleading or inflammatory. At the same time, supporters say Waters is exercising his right to question prevailing narratives and speak out on issues he considers important.

The response to Waters highlights an ongoing tension over the role of public figures in political discourse and the boundaries of acceptable debate.

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I’ve said it countless times, but the volume of content TCN has produced since launching its streaming platform is impressive. What began with a dramatic exit from Fox has evolved into a notable ascent across digital media—one that has positioned TC as a highly influential (equal parts popular and polarizing) commentator reshaping the political conversation.

Along with the weekly interviews, Tucker happily jumps on a podcast, or welcomes a reporter for a story. Below the lead story on privacy, we highlight a chat with The American Conservative, plus an older sit-down with The Economist.

He’s ‘out there,’ and I appreciate his willingness to engage; NY Times, a podcast, guest speaker, etc., he makes himself available to exchange ideas. It’s always going to be a blend of slings and arrows, praise and approval — but that’s the deal when your purpose is to ‘tell the truth about the things that matter — clearly and without fear.’

And with that — we turn our attention to privacy.

Local governments and police departments across the U.S. have installed tens of thousands of AI-powered license plate readers in recent years. Many of these systems are produced by Flock, a company whose technology collects and stores data on millions of vehicles, regardless of whether their drivers are suspected of a crime.

The growing network allows information to be shared across thousands of agencies nationwide, raising questions among civil liberties advocates about privacy, data use, and the scope of warrantless surveillance.

Some critics argue the system may conflict with Fourth Amendment protections, while others view it as a tool for modern law enforcement.

On Wednesday night’s live episode, Tucker brings renewed attention to what increasingly looks less like public safety infrastructure and more like a quietly expanding architecture of control.

Of Note

Tucker Chats with The American Conservative’s Day, Berger

Just out yesterday, this is a solid, hour-long chat.

Andrew Day and Harrison Berger join Tucker to examine Trump’s recent threats against Iranian infrastructure, the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, Carlson’s possible third-party ambitions, and the structural causes and political consequences of mass migration.

Of Note II

** This interview took place in March. March! Why they decided to wait three months to release it makes no sense. But, seeing as I am the world’s curator of all things TC, I figured I would add the interview to the record.

Still… March! Crazy. **

Tucker + The Economist

Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, met Tucker for a wide-ranging interview. Their conversation explored the political fallout from the Iran war, the durability of MAGA in its aftermath, Carlson’s views on Zionism, America’s support for Ukraine, and whether the United States would come to Taiwan’s defense.

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That’s how we kick-start the latest Tucker interview, one that seeks to explain how a changing cultural mood is reshaping how people think about belief.

Before we move ahead — Hello, and I hope your week is off to a joyous beginning.

The decline of Christianity in public life may not signal a loss of faith, but a shift in its focus. Materialism once offered a confident framework for explaining the world. In recent years, that certainty has weakened, as questions of meaning, suffering, and power have come back into view.

In its place, new forms of belief have emerged—often centered on unseen forces and competing narratives about influence and control.

At the same time, some are turning toward older traditions like Eastern Orthodoxy, drawn by their structure and philosophical depth.

Orthodox commentator Jay Dyer joined Tucker to examine this shift and what it reveals about belief in a post-secular moment.

Click to watch.

Of Note

Is a Third Political Party Finally Forming?

Tucker Carlson says he hopes to help create an American political alternative.

Russell Kirk’s American Conservatism

A new volume of Russell Kirk’s writings shows how the traditionalist admired America without sentimentality or ideological passion.

Taki’s Hellas of Heroes

The latest woke fad is but a brief moment in the span of Hellenic history.

The Essence of Freedom

Our rights as Americans can never be separated from our duties. But we must also ask, what is our liberty for?

Tucker Carlson Calls for Mike Huckabee to Be Fired After Israeli ‘Terrorists’ Detained Ro Khanna

Tucker Carlson called for U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee to be fired on Saturday because he did not publicly defend Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) after the liberal lawmaker was detained by Israeli “foreign terrorists,” as Carlson put it.

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The healthcare focus continues for Tucker, this time with a monologue + conversation about medical assistance in dying — and the role of government in personal healthcare decisions.

Recent discussions have focused on medical assistance in dying (MAID) programs and similar measures, which allow eligible individuals to seek medically supervised end-of-life options under specific legal conditions. Supporters argue these policies provide autonomy and dignity for patients facing serious illness, while critics raise concerns about oversight, consent, and broader ethical implications.

Tucker examines these developments in a monologue and speaks with combat veteran and author Kelsi Sheren about the ongoing debate.

USS Liberty Survivor Discusses 1967 Attack and Ongoing Questions

The 1967 attack on the USS Liberty during the Six-Day War left 34 U.S. service members dead and more than 170 injured, making it one of the deadliest incidents involving a U.S. naval vessel in the region. Israeli forces, which carried out the strike, have long maintained that the attack was a case of mistaken identity, a conclusion supported by multiple official investigations.

Sgt. Bryce Lockwood, a Marine who survived the attack, shared his perspective with TC, offering a firsthand account of the attack and reflecting on the lasting impact it has had on those who lived through it.

Of Note

Paleoconservatism Rising

Paleoconservatism offers young right-wingers an intellectual framework that is both traditional and radical, conservative and subversive.

What It Means to Be an Imaginative Conservative

If culture can neither thrive nor survive without religion, then a cultural conservative, which Russell Kirk claims is the most imaginative of conservatives, must fight to preserve the religious foundations of his culture.

Pat Buckley at 10

The wife of William F. Buckley Jr. was a force in her own right.

The Rise of Satchmo

Louis Armstrong was a legend from the start.

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Tucker takes a medical detour in this episode to focus on Alzheimer’s, a disease that affects more than 7M Americans — with prevalence expected to rise alongside demographic aging. While recent therapeutic developments have focused on disease-modifying drugs targeting amyloid and related pathways, outcomes have been mixed, and attention has increasingly broadened to include modifiable risk factors.

Physician & neuroscientist Dr. Michael Nehls highlights one such factor: an essential mineral involved in cellular energy metabolism and neuronal signaling.

Nehls presents this mineral within a framework that emphasizes mitochondrial function and neuroplasticity as key components of brain health. The discussion also addresses complementary, non-pharmacological interventions—such as animal-assisted therapy in dementia care—alongside broader questions about public health approaches during the COVID period.

Of Note

Tucker’s Ominous Worldview

Last week, Tucker joined Jack Neel’s podcast for a lively chat — covering UFOs and war, alongside demons, neocons and Trump.

Tucker casts the interview as a broad warning about power, deception, and spiritual forces behind politics — using Iran, UFOs, Epstein, COVID, and AI as examples of a world he believes is far more sinister than it appears. He argues that elites lie, institutions are unreliable, and the country is being steered by people who are often both dishonest and reckless.

The sharpest part is his supernatural turn: he says he believes he was attacked by a demon, suggests the world is not run by humans alone, and warns AI could become an anti-Christ-like force. At the same time, he makes the conversation personal, reflecting on marriage, his father, and regrets about Trump.

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I’m going to help build a third party. There should be a good-faith effort to figure out what benefits the country.

It’s a big, bold statement. If Tucker wants to offer the people a new, political alternative — I say go for it.

Third parties usually fail. Not because ‘we’ aren’t intrigued about a new endeavor in U.S. party politics that wants to help, make the country a better place. It’s simply a monumental task to get any real traction in our dastardly system.

A third party can gain popularity and grab votes, but it’s almost impossible to convert that uprising into a lasting, political power. The machine won’t have it, can’t have it.

Even if you start with a gazillion dollars, which would be helpful, there’s still the issue of infrastructure—donor networks, staff, media, etc.. etc… It’s a big boulder to roll up the hill.

And yet, a new party can shake the foundations and put a scare into the establishment, which they darn well need.

There’s also the spoiler effect that comes with a new party—and can turn voters off.

The debate will go on forever whether or not Ross Perot’s candidacy cost President George Bush the 1992 election. The point stands that a popular third party might not win an election, but it could cost an election for a better, less insane candidate, which would be bad news.

We need a third party. I’m going to do everything I can to bring that about.

This talk of a third party might be old news in 6 months. Headlines today, a distant memory tomorrow.

Tucker already stated he has no interest to be a candidate, so he’d need to help recruit the ideal person to lead the way for this new party — a bold effort to shape the ideological direction of the ‘right,’ especially among voters tired of interventionist foreign policy.

Then there’s the money, the unfriendly media, the dark forces in the shadows, and whatever other obstacle you care to add.

I’m all for it. The more (positive, sane) political parties the better.

The CJR interview - linked below - happens to be a good read, very enlightening.

TC says the U.S. has become “a one-party state posing as a democracy,” and argues that both major parties are locked into the same war-and-donor consensus, and claims he has not spoken to Donald Trump since the Iran conflict escalated.

He describes his life after Fox as a podcast host who relies on “the power to talk and be heard” rather than institutional backing. He notes that part of his income now comes from selling the ALP nicotine pouches, using that as a way to underline how he’s built a self-sustaining media–business model outside traditional networks.

It’s a good mix of anti-war arguments and hard-line views on immigration and culture-war issues…. while also distancing himself from both Trump and the broader establishment that once amplified him.

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Of Note

‘All I Have Is the Power to Talk and Be Heard’

Tucker Carlson on pitying Donald Trump, never listening to podcasts, and planning a new political party—while selling you nicotine pouches.

Questions? Please email Jeff. Have a great day!!