The Damage Report: April 24, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Brett Erlich

Trump gets angry over his shifting Iran war timeline. The war has drained the U.S. of critical weapons. There’s an embarrassing reason why the Navy Secretary was ousted. A soldier was arrested for betting on the capture of Nicolás Maduro. CBS staffers rip into Tony Dokoupil. Trump’s gold card is a massive failure. Find out who John and Brett chose for their Garbage Person of the Week. Republicans say World Cup security could be at risk during the DHS shutdown.

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1 hour, 12 minutes

April 23, 2026

The Damage Report: April 23, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Yasmin Khan

The DOJ apparently didn’t follow up when multiple women said other men in Epstein’s orbit assaulted them. Some in the House are open to giving Ghislaine Maxwell a pardon. Pete Hegseth fired the Navy Secretary. Trump threatens to kill boats that are planting mines. Ron DeSantis is barrelling ahead on redistricting Florida. Trump’s Fed Chair pick was grilled by Elizabeth Warren. Trump plans to run like a baby after appearing at the WH correspondents’ dinner. Trump keeps getting hit with terrible polls. A Trump official was suspended for apparently having a sugar daddy.

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1 hour, 12 minutes

April 22, 2026

The Damage Report: April 22, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Sharon Reed

Democrats celebrate and republicans rage after Virginia passes their redistricting bill. Trump extends the Iran ceasefire. Kash Patel gets combative when asked about his Atlantic lawsuit. The Southern Poverty Law Center is under investigation. Republicans want to give ICE even more money. CBS is still struggling with viewers. The donor contracts for Trump’s ballroom have been revealed. Stephen Miller’s wife is triggered by Ms. Rachel. A MAGA influencer’s arrest video was unearthed after he went on a racist tirade. Co-Host: Sharon Reed

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1 hour, 13 minutes

April 21, 2026

The Damage Report: April 21, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola

The Iran peace talks are in peril as Trump threatens not to extend the ceasefire. An IDF soldier hit a Jesus statue with a sledgehammer. AOC wants Trump to golf more. Trump loses another cabinet secretary. Karoline Leavitt claims Trump doesn’t bluff. Tariff refunds are starting to be paid. The DOJ is continuing to ask for more 2024 ballots. Trump thought wrestling was 100% real. Erika Kirk has a WWE-style entrance. Tucker Carlson apologies for helping Trump win.

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1 hour, 12 minutes

April 20, 2026

The Damage Report: April 20, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Jayar Jackson

It looks like the war is back on after Trump claimed victory. Trump’s Energy Secretary says gas prices will go down in the next few months. Trump’s aides apparently booted him from a war briefing. Trump gets zero good news when it comes to new polling. Republicans are begging Trump to stay on message for the midterms. Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over a scathing new profile. Trump is planning a dinner for his grift crypto buyers. Democrat Rep. Summer Lee grills RFK Jr. on black maternal mortality. Elon Musk claims people will be compensated after robots take their jobs.

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1 hour, 11 minutes

April 17, 2026

The Damage Report: April 17, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Brett Erlich

The Strait of Hormuz is now fully open as Trump goes on a Truth Social posting spree. Oil prices drop after the news of the Strait reopening. Sean Hannity thinks he knows more about religion than the Pope. Trump goes after the Epstein survivors again. Another Democrat win signals a bad omen for the GOP. Mamdani triggers Trump over his new tax for the rich. Trump gets confused over a corner store. Find out who John and Brett chose as their Garbage Person of the week. The Trump effect is causing hotels to slash rates for the World Cup.

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1 hour, 14 minutes

April 16, 2026

The Damage Report: April 16, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola

Erika Kirk pulled out of a Turning Point event after she said she received threats. The GOP passed the “Charlie Kirk Act” that expels students for protesting. Another woman is accusing Eric Swalwell of sexual assault. Stephen Miller claims the blockade in Iran could last indefinitely as Trump announces a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. Polling shows Americans hate Trump’s signature bill. RFK Jr has another weird experience with roadkill. A conservative is worried about the fertility rate among teens.

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1 hour, 11 minutes

April 15, 2026

The Damage Report: April 15, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Sharon Reed

Even republicans are worried about the state of the economy. Trump keeps claiming the Iran war will be ending soon. Trump insiders give bad news on Vance’s political career. Stephen Miller has a dumb conspiracy on Eric Swalwell. AOC calls for another Republican to leave the House. Todd Blanche vows to keep the remaining Epstein files hidden. The GOP is preparing for a replacement for Justice Alito. A conservative is worried about the fertility rate among teens. Dr. Oz outlines Trump’s weird drinking habit. New AI videos of Trump and Jesus have dropped. Co-Host: Sharon Reed

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1 hour, 12 minutes

April 14, 2026

The Damage Report: April 14, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola

The backlash continues for Trump over his ai Jesus photo. JD Vance tells the pope to stick to religion. There’s a catch to Trump’s latest bragging about the Strait of Hormuz. Trump makes a Doordash worker participate in a stunt. The Senate is moving closer to democratic control. Rep. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell resign from congress. Trump has a weird fantasy for the next location of a Trump Tower. A USAID whistleblower revealed an embarrassing meeting he had with the Trump administration. Trump continues attacking Bruce Springsteen.

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1 hour, 10 minutes

April 13, 2026

The Damage Report: April 13, 2026

Hosts: John Iadarola Guests: Jayar Jackson

Trump plans a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after he fails to secure a peace deal. Trump admits prices will get higher while Republicans are in damage control. Viktor Orban loses the Hungary presidential election. Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has ended his campaign after an onslaught of sexual assault allegations. A judge blocked Hegseth from banning the press from the Pentagon. Bernie Sanders launched a movement to increase union power. MAGA is furious after Trump picks a fight with the Pope. A Kennedy Center lawyer wanted his band to play at the venue.

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1 hour, 11 minutes

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