The Damage Report: February 23, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Jayar Jackson

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Trump doubles down on tariffs after the SCOTUS ruling. Scott Bessent is working to prevent tariff refunds. Trump’s allies are trying to blame democrats after a gunman was shot and killed outside of Mar-a-Lago. Judge Cannon permanently blocks the report on the classified documents. Ahead of Trump’s State of the Union, his approval rating falls even lower. The Pentagon doesn’t know what to do with $500 billion. A Republican is trying to protect the rich from a wealth tax. Kash Patel was seen partying with the Team USA hockey champs. An ICE agent accidentally shot a neighboring hotel room. Kristi Noem was caught making up a claim about deporting a cannibal. A MAGA Rep. comes to AOC’s defense after John Kennedy mocked her.

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February 20, 2026

The Damage Report: February 20, 2026

Hosts: Jordan Uhl Guests: Yasmin Khan

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Trump is seething after SCOTUS strikes down his tariffs. Trump says he’s going to take $10 billion for his Board of Peace. FIFA wants to build a soccer field in Gaza. Trump says he’s going to make a decision on Iran strikes in the next few days. Trump admits the quiet part out loud while pushing for the SAVE Act. Reporters were arrested at a deportation compound. Find out who Jordan and Yasmin chose as their Garbage Person of the Week. A banner of Trump’s face is now on the DOJ building. Co-Host: Yasmin Khan

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February 19, 2026

The Damage Report: February 19, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Tehran Von Ghasri

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The FCC chair responds to the Talarico - Colbert interview fiasco. Jasmine Corcket pushes back on the claim that Stephen Colbert was censored. CBS has caused Talarico’s fundraising to skyrocket. It looks like we’re inching closer to war with Iran. The Trump team is furious over a report that Americans will shoulder the burden of tariffs. ICE agents were shooting themselves during drills. New polling shows that Americans think Trump is covering up Epstein’s crimes. Trump hosts a Black History Month event. MAGA is furious over Olympians criticizing the Trump administration. Co-Host: Tehran Von Ghasri

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February 18, 2026

The Damage Report: February 18, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Sharon Reed

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Republicans are pushing forward with putting ICE at polling places. Trump’s approval rating on immigration falls to a new low. The Texas GOP gets another warning sign. Stephen Colbert rips into CBS after they deny axing the James Talarico interview. Anderson Cooper walks away from 60 Minutes. Costco defied Trump on DEI and has seen a sales boom. MAGA turns on Trump after he brags about tax breaks. Trump forgets who he endorsed in the race to replace Marjorie Greene. New polling suggests that Democrats may be going too far. Tesla Robotaxis reportedly have a higher crash rate than humans. Florida Republicans are planning another way to pander to Trump. Co-Host: Sharon Reed

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February 17, 2026

The Damage Report: February 17, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Yasmin Khan

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The White House pretends that Trump’s going after the bad guys as he continues to protect the alleged Epstein perpetrators. Dan Bongino postures as a crusader on the Epstein files. Photos of Ghislaine Maxwell have sparked conspiracies. The chaos behind Trump’s pardons has been revealed. Price hikes are coming due to Trump’s tariffs. Trump refuses to endorse anyone in the Texas Senate race. Randy Fine gets attacked by his own party over his latest Islamophobic post. Stephen Colbert was banned from interviewing a Democratic candidate. Trump unveils the latest plans for his ballroom.

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February 16, 2026

The Damage Report: February 16, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola

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Trump threatens a voter ID executive order. Kristi Noem wants only “the right” people voting. Republicans are worried about the midterms as Trump’s polling keeps getting lower. Pam Bondi claims all the Epstein files have been released. MAGA turns on Steve Bannon over Epstein ties. Trump’s Board of Peace has pledged $5 billion in Gaza aid. The DHS wants access to anti-ICE social media accounts. Republicans post a juvenile Valentine’s Day message. Melania’s documentary fails to bounce back in its third week. Trump unveils the latest plans for his ballroom.

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February 13, 2026

The Damage Report: February 13, 2026

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Pam Bondi was grilled over her hiring a Jan 6 rioter. A Trump nominee is under fire over his white nationalist views. MAGA is quiet over a pardoned rioter’s sex abuse conviction. A new exposé on Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski has dropped. Trump continues his assault on the climate. The DHS is in a panic over a bodycam video contradicting their claims on an ICE shooting. Find out who John and Brett chose for their Garbage People of the Week! Republicans are holding Melania screenings to pander to Trump. Co-Host: Brett Erlich

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February 12, 2026

The Damage Report: February 12, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola

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Pam Bondi has a full meltdown while being questioned about Epstein. Gallup is ending their presidential approval polling. The House passes their massive voter suppression bill. Tom Homan announces another drawdown as funding talks stall. A pardoned Jan 6er was convicted of child sex abuse. Kari Lake is begging Trump to let her run another Senate race. Trump gets another participation trophy. Republicans are turning to a new culture war for the midterms. A CBS producer quits and rips into the network. Co-Host: Luke Beasley

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February 11, 2026

The Damage Report: February 11, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Sharon Reed

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The White House stands by Howard Lutnick amid his ties to Epstein. MAGA is criticizing Trump’s DOJ over Epstein. Thomas Massie threatens to charge Pam Bondi with contempt over the Epstein files. Republicans are preparing to break away from Trump when it comes to tariffs. Trump aides are scrambling to defend a terrible jobs report. Trump swears he’s popular and people love his policies. Republicans are turning to a new culture war for the midterms. Republicans embarrass themselves with their latest moves against Bad Bunny. Trump is continuing to erase history. School boards are getting sick of the extreme right wing. Co-Host: Sharon Reed

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February 10, 2026

The Damage Report: February 10, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola

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Lawmakers claim there are likely 6 "incriminated" men in the redacted files. Trump apparently told the police back in 2006 about Epstein. Howard Lutnick admits to going to Epstein’s island. Trump gets even more bad news on polling. MAGA is furious with CBS over an ICE report. The White House looks like they might do something about Data Centers. The military is helping Trump build concentration camps. Conservatives are still crying about Bad Bunny. Kid Rock explains his failed TPUSA performance. Trump wants to shut down an international Canadian bridge.

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