The Jimmy Dore Show

In this episode Jimmy argues that Donald Trump is backing away from his campaign promise of mass deportations by suggesting that long-term undocumented immigrants with jobs and no serious criminal records should be allowed to stay through some kind of legal arrangement. Jimmy points out that this a complete reversal of Trump's campaign rhetoric and compares the proposal to the amnesty granted under Ronald Reagan, while arguing that Trump's earlier comments about protecting farm and hotel workers showed that he never really intended to deport undocumented workers en masse. 

He contends that the corporate interests both Republican a...

In this episode Jimmy highlights Dave Smith's confrontation with Turning Point USA representatives during an appearance on Piers Morgan's show, focusing on Smith's question about why the organization did not publicly defend Congressman Thomas Massie when pro-Israel political spending targeted his reelection. Smith also challenges TPUSA's handling of the Iran war, arguing that the organization and its representatives have shifted their positions and portrayed Trump's actions as a victory despite previously expressing concerns about military escalation. 

TPUSA representatives respond that Charlie Kirk privately opposed the initial strikes but ultimately supported Trump's decision publicly, and that they advocated f...

In this episode Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger examine the fallout from Republican election losses in Tuesday's midterms, arguing that Donald Trump alienated his own supporters by dismissing their demands for the release of the Epstein files, reversing campaign promises, and prioritizing an unpopular war with Iran over economic concerns. Jimmy highlights divisions among conservative commentators, including Megyn Kelly who criticizes Mark Levin for demanding loyalty to Trump, Ron DeSantis who blames the party's losses partly on the Epstein files and congressional stock trading, and Matt Walsh who questions the Iran war. 

Alex Jones goes further, a...

In this episode Jimmy and geopolitical commentator Alexander Mercouris from The Duran discuss Tucker Carlson's claim that the Trump administration may be considering a nuclear strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain enrichment site, allegedly under pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mercouris says he cannot rule out the possibility, warns that any use of nuclear weapons would accelerate proliferation and make the world far more dangerous, and argues that even a limited strike could not be treated as an isolated military action. 

Jimmy speculates that Trump may be looking for a dramatic conventional attack, such as the "M...

For this episode Jimmy interviews Norwegian political scientist Glenn Diesen about what he describes as an increasingly hostile environment for dissenting views on the Ukraine war in Norway, including professional smears, canceled speaking engagements, public exposure of personal information, and accusations of Russian propaganda. Diesen argues that Norway's political, media, and academic establishment largely rejects debate over NATO expansion and Russia's security concerns, while government-funded NGOs, think tanks, and media organizations help marginalize critics; he cites his own disputes with the Norwegian Helsinki Committee and media fact-checking of his research. 

The discussion broadens to European policy toward U...

In this segment Jimmy examines Israel's election results, arguing that Benjamin Netanyahu may remain in power despite his political bloc falling short of the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority. He explains how the opposition's difficulty working with Arab parties, who hold potentially decisive seats, could give Netanyahu another opportunity to form a government or prolong his tenure as caretaker prime minister. 

As other political commentators have noted, tribal loyalties, culture-war divisions, religious beliefs, and attacks on opponents have traditionally helped Netanyahu retain support within his coalition. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Sachs argues that replacing Netanyahu and his far-right a...

Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger examine allegations about podcast host Shawn Ryan's connections to defense technology companies, particularly Anduril Industries, its founder Palmer Luckey, and investor Peter Thiel. They question whether Ryan's reported discussions about major funding deals and his involvement with the Glacier privacy app are compatible with his public image as an independent advocate for personal privacy. 

The segment also explores Anduril's autonomous weapons, its AI-based Lattice platform, the Pentagon's Project Maven, and concerns about AI-assisted targeting following reports of civilian casualties, while criticizing the close relationships between defense contractors, government agencies, and technology i...

In this episode, Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger cover the allegations that podcast host Shawn Ryan has financial ties to defense and surveillance technology companies, raising questions about his independence and the credibility of his privacy-focused Glacier app. Citing researcher Leah Files' investigation, the hosts question Glacier's data-collection practices, transparency, handling of government requests, and reported connections to contractors with intelligence-sector backgrounds.
 
The conversation also examines Ryan's relationships with figures associated with Anduril, Palantir, and Peter Thiel, alongside concerns about autonomous weapons, military AI systems, and the ethical implications of technology used in targeting operations. Overall, t...

Jimmy discusses the controversy surrounding Shawn Ryan's decision to initially withhold an interview with investigative commentator Leah Files, who says Ryan's team told her not to name Peter Thiel and Andreessen Horowitz while discussing the funding behind Flock Safety's surveillance technology. Ryan later released versions of the interview and called Leah a fraud, but Jimmy argues that Ryan failed to directly address her central allegation and questions whether the published footage was truly unedited. 

The segment also features allegations from Leah and a man claiming to be the brother of Ryan's editor that employees had quit over t...

Jimmy Dore interviews epidemiologist Nicolas Hulscher about Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments linking the global measles outbreak to reduced vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic, which many say contradict Kennedy's previous skepticism about vaccine safety and testing. Hulscher argues that MMR vaccines pose greater risks than measles and cites research supporting concerns about vaccine-related deaths, as well as mRNA flu shots and COVID boosters. 

The two express disappointment with Kennedy's performance in office, criticizing vaccine approvals, the failure to implement proposed reductions to the childhood vaccine schedule, and what they view as insufficient action t...

The Jimmy Dore Show's own Mischa Paullin and Chris Keene discuss footage from a Donald Trump rally in which a woman wearing a "Release the Epstein Files" shirt is physically attacked by men in the crowd while demanding that Trump release the files, and the audience chants "USA" as Trump mocks her appearance and dismisses her as a paid protester. Citing criticism from former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene, the two question how a movement that once promised to challenge political elites has come to tolerate violence against a woman demanding transparency about Jeffrey Epstein's associates. 

Mischa a...

In this episode Jimmy criticizes Metallica frontman James Hetfield for telling concertgoers that the band is not there to influence them politically and describing political issues as "bullshit," leading Jimmy to point out that dismissing other artists' political advocacy is itself a political statement. Jimmy notes that Metallica has a long history of addressing political and social issues through songs about war, injustice, censorship, and government power, while also publicly supporting Ukraine, demonstrating Hetfield's inconsistent, hypocritical stance. 

Journalist Matt Taibbi mocked the idea of heavy metal as political, leading Jimmy to observe that Taibbi and others apply d...

Jimmy and his live show panelists Stef Zamorano, Elaine Culotti, Tim Hockenberry and Jay Johnston mock several verbal slips by Turning Point USA figures discussing Charlie Kirk's death, his widow Erika Kirk, and commentator Candace Owens. The panel highlight comments that appear to accuse Erika of murdering Charlie and suggest Candace would hate Erika for "murdering" rather than marrying him, while criticizing TPUSA figures for refusing to cooperate with an independent investigation at Utah Valley University. 

They also ridicule attempts to explain away the remarks, accusing the speakers of gaslighting viewers after the comments are replayed, and s...

For this episode Jimmy interviews independent medical researcher Matthew Cormier about recent research suggesting that average human body temperature has declined from the historically cited 98.6°F to roughly 97.7–97.9°F, which Cormier argues may indicate broader problems involving immune function and metabolism. He links lower body temperature to immunosuppression, chronic infections, metabolic disorders, and exposure to environmental toxins, while also discussing possible roles for antibiotics, heavy metals, wireless radiation, and other factors. 

The conversation also covers fasting, autophagy, the microbiome, thermoregulation, and the hypothalamus, with Cormier emphasizing that attempts to improve immune and metabolic function can have different effec...

Jimmy is joined by former CIA analyst Larry Johnson to discuss the possibility of a U.S. amphibious operation or ground invasion of Iran, focusing on the deployment of additional American troops, aircraft carriers, Marines, and other military assets to the Middle East. Johnson argues that reports of a potential landing at Iran's Chabahar port would expose U.S. forces to Iranian anti-ship missiles and difficult resupply conditions, comparing such an operation to Churchill's disastrous Gallipoli campaign of World War I. 

The conversation then turns to the global diesel shortage, declining fuel supplies, fertilizer production, rising food a...

This episode focuses on country star Zach Bryan wearing a "Free Palestine" shirt while performing at Gillette Stadium, in what was clearly a public challenge to stadium owner Robert Kraft and his previous ban involving pro-Palestinian performer Macklemore. Bryan's bandmates also displayed Palestinian symbols, including a jersey honoring five-year-old victim Hind Rajab, while Bryan is described as taking political positions that are not typical of mainstream country musicians. 

Jimmy contrasts Bryan's actions with Ed Sheeran's cowardly response to the controversy, arguing that attempts to suppress pro-Palestinian expression can generate more attention through the "Streisand effect," while he m...

A reported incident involving an attempted hijacking of a flight from the UAE to Israel was fabricated or staged as an Israeli false flag, Jimmy suggests, as he and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger question reports that an Omani co-pilot attacked the pilot and that an Israeli plumber took control of the aircraft. The two focus heavily on inconsistencies in the reported flight data and cabin footage, including the claimed rapid descent, aircraft speed, lack of visible injuries or cabin disruption, oxygen masks, the damaged rudder, and the plumber's alleged ability to stabilize the aircraft, while citing two pilots who...

In this episode Jimmy discusses the controversial Cornell University sexual-assault case involving a former student who alleged that seven fraternity members gang-raped her while she was intoxicated and using ketamine. The discussion highlights Sunny Hostin's legal analysis that, under her interpretation of New York law, voluntary intoxication alone does not automatically establish inability to consent, and it emphasizes details from the earlier statement describing consensual sexual activity, boundaries being respected, and the difficulty prosecutors would face proving criminal charges beyond a reasonable doubt. 

Jimmy cites Glenn Greenwald who focuses on due process and the presumption of innocence, c...

This segment focuses on Candace Owens's response to an independent investigation into security failures surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with Owens accusing Turning Point USA and its leadership of withholding information and attacking critics who questioned the official account. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss Owens's allegations about Erica Kirk, Blake Neff, and Andrew Kolvet and the organization's handling of the investigation, while presenting various claims about internal relationships, security decisions, and possible conflicts. 

The discussion broadens into the hosts' longstanding skepticism of the official narrative surrounding Kirk's death, their criticism of political influencers and m...

Troop movements and other indicators suggest the Trump administration is preparing for a major expansion of U.S. military operations against Iran, including a possible ground operation. So says retired Col. Douglas Macgregor as he examines reports of deployments, weapons, aircraft, personnel and other substantial U.S. military preparations in the region, although this does not guarantee that a full-scale ground invasion has been ordered. 

Jimmy discusses the logistical difficulties and risks of a ground invasion, including the size and distribution of U.S. forces, air and missile defenses, and Iran's terrain and military capabilities. He also c...

In this episode, Jimmy discusses Glenn Greenwald's recent appearance on Piers Morgan's program, focusing on a debate with former Mumford & Sons band member Winston Marshall over Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, political expression by musicians, and comparisons between the Free Palestine movement and Black Lives Matter. Greenwald argues that Sheeran's criticism and pressure surrounding Macklemore's removal from his tour should be distinguished from the kind of public criticism Sheeran has received.

The discussion then expands into allegations about Israel's conduct in Gaza, civilian casualties, the October 7 attacks, and the treatment of journalists, with Jimmy pointing to the estimated 75,000+ violent...

In this episode Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger mock Ed Sheeran's recent response to the outcry after he banned Macklemore from his tour over Gaza, focusing on Sheeran's statement on stage that the situation in Gaza is "catastrophic and unjustifiable" while emphasizing that his shows should remain centered on "unity." Jimmy lights into Sheeran, pointing out that his "both sides" remarks ignore the political context of the conflict and questions his decision to perform at venues associated with people or institutions connected to Israel. 

The discussion also covers reactions from pro-Palestinian activists, criticism of Sheeran's subsequent a...

Jimmy argues that the United States operates under a form of "socialism for the rich," where government policies and financial interventions transfer wealth upward while ordinary workers face stagnant wages, inflation, high housing costs, and economic insecurity. He criticizes bank bailouts, quantitative easing, military spending, corporate subsidies, and the influence of Wall Street, Big Pharma, Big Tech, and other powerful industries, arguing that these policies disproportionately benefit wealthy interests. 

He also discusses Medicare, unions, immigration, homelessness, and policing, maintaining that public anger is deliberately directed toward poorer people, immigrants, or political opponents instead of toward institutions and w...

After Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for saying "Free Palestine," Sheeran's opening acts and band quit, citing Zionist lobbying and solidarity with Palestinians. Sheeran defended himself by claiming Macklemore's contract was with the promoter, not him, and said he wouldn't abandon fans, crew, or other acts—but Jimmy argues that Sheeran did abandon Macklemore and is complicit in censorship. 

Jimmy contends all art is political, neutrality in injustice favors the oppressor, and Sheeran cannot claim to be apolitical while letting a billionaire silence pro-Palestine speech. The segment also ties the controversy to broader entertainment-industry power, inc...

Guest host Garland Nixon and Hard Lens Media's Kit Cabello discuss Macklemore being removed from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour after shouting "Free Palestine" at a recent MetLife Stadium show. Macklemore posted on Instagram that Robert Kraft threatened to block Sheeran's show from Gillette Stadium and rallied other venue owners, forcing Sheeran to choose between keeping Macklemore and retaining access to their venues. 

At the same time the Israeli American Council petitioned to have Macklemore dropped, while Pink and Boy George also criticized him, all of which the hosts frame as billionaire and Israel-linked censorship of artistic free s...

In the segment, guest host Garland Nixon is joined by antiwar.com's Kyle Anzalone to discuss Iran's devastating attacks on the U.S. Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain, which is so badly damaged that U.S. personnel cannot even return to retrieve personal effects, exposing Trump's claims that Iran is defeated as lies. The two highlight how Bahrain's majority Shia population cheered Iranian missile strikes because the U.S. base enforces the Sunni monarchy's oppression, and that Iran's attacks also caused supply problems for the USS Abraham Lincoln. 

Anzalone argues the war strategy was disastrous and wasteful, a...

In this segment Jimmy discusses a new report that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu roughly 10 days before October 7, 2023, that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was planning a major operation that could destabilize the region. The report, published by Haaretz and based on reporting by Israeli journalists Shlomi Eldar and Ruth Yuval, says the warning came during a reported 45-minute phone call, while Netanyahu's office has strongly denied that the call or warning occurred and the UAE has declined to confirm or deny the specific conversation. 

Jimmy connects the report to earlier reporting t...

In this segment Jimmy argues that the U.S. political system is an oligarchy controlled by billionaires and corporate interests, where elections are rigged and the government works against the working class. He calls for a nonviolent worker-led revolution—suggesting that railroad, port, and truck workers shut down the economy and force demands like public financing of elections and a constitutional amendment to ban corporate money in politics. 

He points to economic data (70% living paycheck to paycheck, 100 million with medical debt) as evidence that voting cannot fix the system, and criticizes Marjorie Taylor Greene's proposed third party for...

In this segment Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss the recent savage takedown Dave Smith handed to Alan Dershowitz's on the Mario Nawfal show. Dershowitz said that Smith's criticism of Israel and pointing out the former OJ Simpson lawyer's alleged "disproportionate loyalty" amounted to antisemitism. Smith responded that criticizing a foreign government or questioning an individual's foreign-policy priorities should not automatically be treated as antisemitic, a position Jimmy strongly supports. 

The discussion then broadens into harsh criticism of Israel and Zionism, including discussion of the history of Israel's creation, Palestinian displacement, Gaza, and the Israel-Gaza conflict. 

Joined by his live show panelists, Jimmy examines allegations surrounding Donald Trump's extensive stock trading activity while in office, focusing on ethics filings that revealed thousands of trades involving hundreds of millions of dollars. The group questions potential conflicts of interest by highlighting trades that coincided with government announcements or actions affecting companies in Trump's portfolio, while also mocking financial commentator Jim Cramer's reaction when asked about the issue. 

Jimmy argues that neither major political party is likely to aggressively investigate presidential stock trading and connects the discussion to broader allegations involving Trump's cryptocurrency ventures and political i...

Jimmy Dore and his live panel guests question the official narrative surrounding the investigation into Charlie Kirk's killing, focusing on conflicting claims about whether clear video exists showing the alleged shooter taking the shot. He highlights statements from figures including Benny Johnson, Jack Posobiec, and Buckley Carlson and argues that the descriptions of the available footage from the first two are inconsistent with testimony presented by the lead investigator. 

Jimmy expands his criticism to include the FBI, Trump administration officials, media personalities, and commentators whom he accuses of promoting or defending the cover-up, while also discussing broader s...

The Trump administration has designated the UK activist group Palestine Action as a "specially designated global terrorist organization," focusing on the group's property-damage campaigns against Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems. Jimmy points out how governments are increasingly broadening the definition of "terrorism" to encompass virtually any political activism, protest, property damage, and financial support the government objects to, raising concerns about free speech and government power. 

Jimmy also contrasts the treatment of Palestine Action with the changing U.S. designation of Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism after the country was taken over by a bona f...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the Trump administration's new "Operation Economic Outcast," calling it an "economic D-Day" that will impose sweeping sanctions on nearly 60 Iranian entities, individuals, and vessels, while threatening secondary sanctions against any country that continues doing business with Iran. The move comes after six months of inconclusive military conflict, with critics arguing the escalation exposes U.S. desperation and risks accelerating the de-dollarization trend as China, India, and other trading partners face exclusion from the dollar system. 

Jimmy points out that Iran has responded by threatening to halt all oil exports not just t...

In this exclusive interview with Jimmy, former Trump stalwart Marjorie Taylor Greene calls the President a "traitor" for betraying his "no more foreign wars" promise and covering up the Epstein files to protect his friends. She also condemns his foreign beef import plan as a "slap in the face" to American ranchers, accusing him of putting corporate interests and Israel ahead of the American people. 

The fallout began when Trump launched the Iran war and escalated after Greene publicly demanded the release of the Epstein files, leading Trump to call her "Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene". She argues that n...

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson joins Jimmy to argue that damage to U.S. military installations in the Persian Gulf has prompted the Pentagon to reconsider its long-standing military presence in the region, including whether damaged bases should be rebuilt. The two believe the conflict has weakened U.S. influence with Gulf states, which as a result will increasingly seek regional security arrangements independent of Washington, citing a proposed Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani security agreement as an example. 

The discussion shifts to growing political divisions in the United States over support for Israel, with both Jimmy and Larry suggesting the i...

After former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent told Jimmy that FBI Director Kash Patel had blocked his agency's investigation into foreign ties to Charlie Kirk's assassination, a decision he publicly protested as premature and contrary to NCTC's "intelligence fusion" mandate, former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino publicly attacked Kent, calling the allegations "stupidity" and arguing the NCTC lacked legal investigative authority over the case. 

Kent countered Bongino by explaining that NCTC analysts were assisting at the FBI's request and had identified additional leads, including social media posts predicting the attack, which suggested possible coordination. The dispute h...

Jimmy interviews Former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent about the intelligence community, the "deep state," and the possibility that unelected institutions exert influence beyond elected government. Kent tell Jimmy that greater transparency, declassification, accountability, and reform of agencies such as the FBI and CIA are necessary, while expressing skepticism about whether political leaders can fully control those institutions. 

The discussion also examines competing theories about Donald Trump's presidency, including whether he was pressured or persuaded to abandon campaign positions, with Kent saying he does not believe Trump is simply unintelligent or easily fooled. The i...

Multiple sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly attempted to jump overboard amid severe mental stress, food shortages, and inadequate basic supplies after more than 250 consecutive days at sea. In this segment Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger highlight allegations from sailors and their families about deteriorating conditions across multiple Navy and Marine Corps ships, including shortages of fresh food, toiletries, laundry facilities, and other necessities. 

The two also contrast those conditions with Pentagon spending, including millions of dollars on lobster, ribeye steaks, king crab, and other expenses under the military's "use it or lose it" b...

For this segment Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger point out that the surveillance footage shown in court identifying Tyler Robinson as Charlie Kirk's killer was horizontally compressed, making the person appear thinner and more like Robinson, while the uncompressed image shows a stockier individual who doesn't match his build. Jimmy also points out that the lead prosecutor identified the person in the altered footage as Robinson despite the visual discrepancy, suggesting the video was manipulated to frame him. 

Candace Owens has publicly defended the image as unaltered by AI, stating that the court showed "compressed footage." T...

In this segment Jimmy points out how dramatically Iran has shifted the strategic balance in the Middle East — now the Islamic Republic is tying the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to even more onerous demands, including complete U.S. withdrawal from the Persian Gulf, hundreds of billions in compensation, sanctions relief, and an end to all attacks. The discussion portrays the escalating attacks on tankers, Saudi oil infrastructure, Yemen, Iraq, Lebanon, and other regional targets as evidence that the conflict is spreading and that the United States faces growing pressure over energy markets and military resources. 

Jim...