The Wake Up America show with Austin Petersen

The conservative movement is officially at war. This weekend at TPUSA's "AmericaFest" in Phoenix—the first since the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk—the tensions finally boiled over. Ben Shapiro took the stage to blast Tucker Carlson for "moral imbecility," while Tucker fired back at the "hall monitors" trying to deplatform him. Tom Pappert (The Tennessee Star) joins me to break down the most explosive weekend in the history of the movement and what it means for the 2026 midterms.Then, we look at the other "war" happening this week: The war on reality. A new report exposes that the Census Bureau is refusing to count $1.4 trillion in welfare payments as income. If they did, the poverty rate would drop from 10% to 1%. We are bankrupting the nation to solve a problem that—statistically—doesn't exist.Plus, the "Lightning" has struck out. Ford officially killed the F-150 Lightning this week, taking a $19.5 billion write-down. Jon Miltimore is here to explain why the free market just delivered the ultimate rebuke to the Green New Deal.And finally... whatever happened to the office Christmas party? We look at why HR departments killed the "bacchanal" and why Gen Z is the only generation trying to bring it back.Today's Show:Monologue: The "Sanitized" Society. From Christmas parties to poverty stats, we are being fed a fake version of reality.The $1.4 Trillion Lie: Breaking down the Phil Gramm & John Early report. Why a single mom earning $11k actually has more disposable income ($64k) than a starting teacher.Ford Surrenders: The F-150 Lightning is dead. Jon Miltimore on the dealer revolt, the aluminum fire, and the end of the EV mandate. Civil War in Phoenix: Tom Pappert takes us inside the room for the Shapiro vs. Carlson showdown. Who does the base side with?Read the Research:The Biggest Fraud in Welfare (WSJ) - Phil Gramm & John EarlyThe Taming of the Office Holiday Party (WSJ) - Brenda CroninFord Halts Lightning Production, Pivots to Hybrids (Jon Miltimore)#AmFest2025 #TuckerCarlson #BenShapiro #FordLightning #Economy #Welfare #CivilWar

Trump Said Ho Ho Hold My Beer and Descheduled Marijuana.It’s a very green Christmas on Wake Up America 🎄🌿Today we break down Trump’s surprise move to deschedule marijuana and what it actually means legally, culturally, and politically. We explain what changed, what didn’t, and why this decision landed right in the middle of the holiday season.Then we pivot to the real world realities families are dealing with right now:✈️ Holiday airline chaos and why so many Americans are stranded trying to get home🎁 The rise of “micro-Christmases” as families downsize gatherings on purpose💭 The quiet loneliness that hits hardest during the holidays, especially for menPlus, we tease and reveal a mystery guest in Hour 2 who joins us for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation on culture, work, and where the country is heading as we close out the year.Grab your coffee, plug in the Christmas lights, and settle in. This one is funny, reflective, and very on-brand for Freedom Family Friday.👉 Join the Wake Up America community on Discord:https://discord.gg/VpZjANjpX4👉 Support the show and check out our Christmas merch and Founding Flavors coffee:https://4LibertyShop.com#WakeUpAmerica #VeryGreenChristmas #Trump #Marijuana #FreedomFamilyFriday #ChristmasPolitics #HolidayChaos #CultureAndPolitics

The administrative state is in a total tailspin. Today, we break down the explosive departure of Dan Bongino from the FBI. Was it just a "return to media," or was the friction with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein "Client List" the final straw? We look at the move to replace him with legal brawler Andrew Bailey and what it means for the future of the Bureau.Plus, OMB Director Russ Vought begins the "Great Unbinding" by shattering the federal government's climate alarmism factory, NCAR. And the UN is coming for Georgia—investigative journalist Gabriella Hoffman joins us to expose the UNESCO land grab in the Okefenokee Swamp.In this episode:🚫 THE END OF ALARMISM: Why the breakup of NCAR is the biggest win for science in decades.🕵️‍♂️ BONGINO VS. BONDI: The internal war over transparency and the Epstein files.⚖️ MEET THE EXECUTIONER: Why Andrew Bailey is the "System’s" new worst nightmare.🐊 SWAMP SOVEREIGNTY: How Biden holdovers are trying to hand American land to the UN.🛒 THE EXPERT TAX: Why your grocery bill is still skyrocketing while bureaucrats play games.GUEST: Gabriella Hoffman: @Gabby_Hoffman (X/Twitter) Host of the District of Conservation PodcastSUPPORT THE SHOW: ☕ Fuel the Fight: Get your Founding Flavors Coffee at https://4LibertyShop.com 🇺🇸 Join the Community: Support us for $17.76/mo and unlock bonus content💬 Chat with Austin: Join our official Discord here: 4libertynetwork.com#WakeUpAmerica #DanBongino #PamBondi #EpsteinList #AndrewBailey #Trump2025 #UNESCO #Okefenokee #ClimateChange #FoundingFlavors

They told you it was a conspiracy theory. They called you "fragile" for noticing it. But today, the receipts are in. Austin breaks down the bombshell new report from Compact Magazine that proves an entire generation of American men was systematically, illegally, and quietly purged from the workforce to satisfy the "DEI" gods. The data is undeniable, and the "Lost Generation" is finally getting its vindication.On today's show:The Silent Purge: We review the shocking numbers. From Hollywood to the Hospital, verified data shows how meritocracy was destroyed to keep you unemployed.Tenure Won't Save You: The Trump Administration puts "Biased Professors" on notice. The days of taxpayer-funded indoctrination are over.Your Car is a Spy: Judge Napolitano joins Austin to expose the terrifying new "Kill Switch" mandate kicking in for 2026. Can the Feds shut off your engine?The Bondi Truth: Kerry Slone returns to debunk the media lies about the Bondi Junction attack and explains why "Gun Free Zones" are just hunting grounds for criminals.Support the Show: ☕ Wake Up with the Best: Get the roast that fuels the counter-revolution at 4LibertyShop.com. 🇺🇸 Join the Fight: Become a $17.76 Member for exclusive bonus content and the "Great Grift Off

The West is crumbling from within. Yesterday, we saw "Diversity Hires" in the Australian police force turn their backs and run while citizens were slaughtered. Today, we learn that the Biden-Harris administration is trying to hand over the Okefenokee Swamp to the United Nations. Austin Petersen breaks down the "Great Betrayal": From the record credit card debt fueling this Christmas to the globalist land grabs in our own backyard.On the show:Camellia Peterson (7:30am CT) brings the "Missouri Firewall." She details three massive bills: Banning China from buying farmland, the "Defend the Guard" Act to stop undeclared wars, and the plan to finally END personal property tax.Kerry Slone (8:00am CT) exposes the deadly consequences of DEI in policing. She analyzes the Bondi Beach footage where female officers retreated, leaving civilians defenseless.Gabriella Hoffman (8:30am CT) joins us to stop the Okefenokee UNESCO designation. Locals are fighting back against "Agenda 2030" regulations that would restrict hunting and property rights.Chapters: Intro The Hero Scout vs. The Debt Trap Camellia Peterson: Banning China & Ending Property Tax Kerry Slone: Cops Running Away? Gabriella Hoffman: The UN Land Grab