06/20/25 "Courts, Crises, and Confrontation: Trump, Iran, and the Homefront"
Release Date: 06/20/2025
06/26/25 Leak, Spin, Repeat: Trumpworld Fights the Press (and the Law)
Brett Breaks Things
Today on Brett Breaks Things, it’s a full-court press—on the press. Trump attacks CNN’s Natasha Bertrand, prompting a rare statement from CNN, while Fox News accuses the network of spewing “enemy propaganda.” Deputy AG Todd Blanche goes full scorched earth, hinting at treason charges and calling for reporters to be deposed. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth tries to wave away the facts at the Pentagon, claiming we should salute instead of ask questions about the Iran strike. And up on the Hill, AG Pam Bondi melts down under questioning from Senators Murray, Merkley, and Peters—especially...
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06/25/25 Obliterated Truth: Bombs, Briefings, and Backlash
Brett Breaks Things
Zorin Mamdani shocks the political world by defeating Andrew Cuomo — but that's just the appetizer. Trump compares his Iran strikes to Hiroshima while calling CNN “scum,” all while intelligence remains… inconclusive. Senators are furious over a postponed Iran briefing, McCaul admits the bombing only bought months, and Thomas Massie warns Trump could cost the GOP the House. Now Trump’s threatening him. Can Massie survive the wrath of a Super PAC blitz? — today’s show hits harder than a bunker-buster.
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06/24/25 Ceasefires & Shenanigans: Trump Talks Peace, Iran Launches Missiles
Brett Breaks Things
Today’s show walks you through the absolute chaos of the so-called “Trump-brokered ceasefire” between Israel and Iran—a deal that somehow unraveled before the ink was dry. Iran launched missiles into Qatar (yes, really), Trump thanked them for the heads-up, and Vance went on Fox to dodge harder than Neo in The Matrix. Overnight, Israel got bombed, Israel bombed back, and Trump woke up to yell at Netanyahu on Truth Social like an angry HOA president. Meanwhile, right-wing media split into two camps: regime-change cheerleaders vs. “what the hell did we just sign up for?” skeptics.
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06/23/25 Iran, Trump, and the Fallout of Midnight Hammer
Brett Breaks Things
On today’s show, Brett breaks down Operation Midnight Hammer—Trump’s surprise airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites—and the fallout that’s unraveling across the globe. From the shaky legal justifications to an unbriefed Congress, and from Iran’s vow to retaliate to the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, we unpack what the White House is calling a "spectacular success"—despite not knowing if the mission actually achieved anything. Meanwhile, Russia signals it may aid Tehran, oil prices threaten to skyrocket, and a 22-year-old political loyalist is now America’s frontline...
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06/20/25 "Courts, Crises, and Confrontation: Trump, Iran, and the Homefront"
Brett Breaks Things
On today’s show, we covered a string of explosive developments reshaping both domestic and international politics. A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump’s bid to overturn the jury verdict holding him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, even as he ignited controversy by railing against Juneteenth as an unnecessary federal holiday. Meanwhile, a provocative golden sculpture titled “Dictator Approved” appeared on the National Mall, depicting Trump’s approval crushing the Statue of Liberty. In global news, alarm rose over Iran’s nuclear progress, with Trump reportedly...
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06/19/25 “Playbook, Paranoia, and the Police State: Juneteenth in the Crosshairs”
Brett Breaks Things
Today's episode was packed with high-stakes political tension and emotional moments. We began with breaking news: Mike Lindell has been found liable for defamation, continuing the legal reckoning over election lies. At a town hall, Sen. Jon Ossoff fielded questions on impeachment and slammed Trump for corruption, while critics say the GOP is replaying the same post-9/11 fear playbook. Mark Levin called anyone worried about war with Iran a “Marxist-Islamist,” and Rep. Roger Williams invoked biblical fervor to justify U.S. policy, brushing aside reason and dissent. Speaker Johnson was shown...
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06/17/25 “Drums of War, Tanks of Vanity”
Brett Breaks Things
Today’s show covers rising fears of war as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, with lawmakers scrambling to prevent President Trump from unilaterally dragging the U.S. into a new conflict. Trump has refused to endorse the G7’s de-escalation statement, even as Fox News pushes unverified claims of secret Iranian nuclear sites—drawing comparisons to the lead-up to the Iraq War. Tulsi Gabbard and others warn Iran isn’t building a nuke, while Trump insists otherwise and takes aim at critics, including Tucker Carlson, who accuses Fox of acting like war propaganda. Meanwhile, GOP hawks...
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06/16/25 "Assassination and Resistance: America on the Brink"
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Today’s show centers on the politically motivated assassination of Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman and the coordinated attacks that left State Senator John Hoffman and his wife wounded. The attacks cast a heavy shadow over nationwide “No Kings Day” protests opposing former President Trump’s military parade, with rallies from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued open threats against demonstrators, while in cities like L.A., law enforcement clashed violently with peaceful protestors, drawing condemnation and chaos. The...
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06/13/25 Tehran Burns, Padilla Gets Dragged, and No Kings Rise
Brett Breaks Things
Israel has launched a major military operation against Iran, and Trump says he “called it.” As Tehran burns and top Iranian commanders are confirmed dead, we break down the fallout, the drone base Mossad allegedly built inside Iran, and why NATO might sit this one out. Meanwhile, the U.S. braces for possible retaliation — with thousands of American troops already stationed in the region. Back home, Senator Padilla is handcuffed during a public event after challenging Secretary Noem, sparking outrage from lawmakers coast to coast. Accusations of political repression, ICE overreach, and...
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06/12/25 Polls Down, Standards Down
Brett Breaks Things
Today on Brett Breaks Things, we unpack the horrifying crash of Air India Flight AI171 and find out details of the lone known survivor. Then we break down the brutal new Quinnipiac poll numbers showing Trump deeply underwater on immigration and his beloved OBBB. Finally, the "war on education" kicks off with WWE’s Linda McMahon stepping into the ring as Secretary of Education—because apparently that makes sense now. Let's break it all down.
info_outlineOn today’s show, we covered a string of explosive developments reshaping both domestic and international politics. A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump’s bid to overturn the jury verdict holding him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, even as he ignited controversy by railing against Juneteenth as an unnecessary federal holiday. Meanwhile, a provocative golden sculpture titled “Dictator Approved” appeared on the National Mall, depicting Trump’s approval crushing the Statue of Liberty. In global news, alarm rose over Iran’s nuclear progress, with Trump reportedly open to tactical nuclear strikes amid doubts about the effectiveness of bunker-buster bombs. Fox News and Tulsi Gabbard offered contrasting views, while Trump’s spokesperson falsely claimed Iran has never been closer to a nuclear weapon. At home, questions over domestic military force escalated as senators grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on whether Marines could detain protesters or follow illegal orders. A court sided with Trump in keeping control of the California National Guard in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, ICE agents were forced to retreat from Dodger Stadium after a public backlash, and Marines carried out the first confirmed detention of a civilian on U.S. soil—an Iraq War veteran.