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On today’s jam-packed show, Josh breaks down the president’s primetime address—what he thought the president got right, and the key points he believes were missing. He also calls out the bad actors who completely misled the public about what the speech would actually cover. Josh then gives the latest on the Brown University murders and the increasingly botched investigation into finding the suspect. Finally, he takes aim at the voices on the Left who refuse to confront the threat of radical Islam, insisting instead that Donald Trump is somehow a bigger danger to America than the extremists committing real-world terrorism.

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President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order recommending the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana, a move that could further reverse decades of tough-on-weed policy. Trump's order directs his attorney general to quickly move ahead with reclassifying marijuana, according to senior administration officials, a process that could lead to the psychoactive plant being listed alongside common painkillers, ketamine and testosterone as a less dangerous drug. Such a decision would represent one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades. It could reshape the cannabis industry, ease criminal penalties, unlock billions in research funding and lead to the opening of doors long closed to banks and investors. Marijuana will still remain illegal federally, and subject to a patchwork of local laws across the country. "We have people begging for me to do this, people that are in great pain for decades," Trump told reporters at the White House. The Drug Enforcement Administration has to review the recommendation to list marijuana as a Schedule III drug under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act and will decide on the reclassification. The text of Trump's order is not yet public. Senior administration officials said the primary purpose of the order was to increase medical research of marijuana and related products to understand their risks and potential for treatment. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services plans to allow some beneficiaries to use hemp-derived CBD products. Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the world and the United States. Nearly one in five U.S. residents use it a year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Millions of Americans have been arrested for possession of the drug, even while growing businesses listed on stock exchanges sell cannabis-related products. Under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is listed as a Schedule I substance like heroin, ecstasy and peyote. That classification indicates it has a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use. Schedule III drugs are seen as less addictive and as carrying legitimate medical uses. Even under a reclassification, marijuana would still be treated as a controlled substance on a federal level and its use subject to tight restrictions and criminal penalties. Nonetheless, initial reports that Trump might loosen restrictions on the psychoactive drug sent stocks of cannabis-related companies higher. Funding remains one of the biggest challenges for cannabis producers, as federal restrictions keep most banks and institutional investors out of the sector, forcing pot producers to turn to costly loans or alternative lenders. "Organigram Global views the potential reclassification of cannabis in the United States as a significant regulatory signal for the global cannabis industry," said a spokesperson for that cannabis company. "This shift marks an important step toward greater regulatory clarity and institutional acceptance of cannabis worldwide." A patchwork of laws exists at the local level, from states where use and possession are fully legal to states where they are fully illegal. Since California first allowed medicinal use of marijuana in 1996, a 30-year trend has moved toward loosening regulation. The issue is one that crisscrosses partisan lines. Most Americans tell pollsters they favor full legalization. During his 2021-2025 term in office, Democratic former President Joe Biden issued a blanket pardon for most federal marijuana possession charges and kickstarted the review of marijuana's status. After that review, the Department of Health and Human Services recommended moving marijuana to Schedule III classification. Trump has honed a reputation as a law-and-order Republican, bombing alleged drug traffickers in international waters and deploying military into cities to combat crime, efforts that have drawn legal scrutiny. But he has also bucked tradition to reward favored groups and individuals, including pardoning several who were convicted of federal violations related to drugs.

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The Economy is Recovering Thanks to Trump!

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There are brutal realities in the world today. Terrorism is one. And political division is one that could wreck this country. What will it take to confront and rise above them? Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/

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Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/

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Mike and Mark react to Providence PD's Insane methods of "investigation".

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Another Anti-Semitic Terror Attack...This Time In Australia With Yael Eckstein, President & CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | IFCJ.org

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Trump's Excellent Primetime Speech

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Is Social Media Necessary?

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In his year-end address, President Trump announced a $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” for members of the U.S. military, aimed at rewarding service members for their dedication. The announcement was highlighted in his speech aired on Salem News Channel.

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The Trump administration has unveiled a $10 billion arms sales package to Taiwan, including medium-range missiles and drones. The move underscores ongoing U.S. support for Taiwan amid heightened tensions with China and aims to bolster the island’s defense capabilities.

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The Senate has given final approval to a $901 billion defense bill, the annual measure guiding U.S. military policy. The legislation includes a 3.8% pay raise for troops and directs the Pentagon to modernize how it purchases weapons systems. The bill also pressures Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide Congress with video of U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela, though some lawmakers have expressed concerns over releasing the footage publicly.

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We Are Making America Great Again

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Biden Allowed An Invasion

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Warrior Dividend for our Military

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We Have Achieved More Than Anyone Could Imagine

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Schumer Urges U.S. to follow Australia Gun Laws

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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he plans to leave job next month, ending brief tenure as bureau's No. 2 official. Writing on X: "I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January. I want to thank President Trump, AG Bondi, and Director Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose. Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you. God bless America, and all those who defend Her."

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