[00:00:04] Broadcasting live from atop the Rocky Mountains, the crossroads of the West, you are listening to the Liberty Roundtable Radio Talk Show. Yeah, they're killing people without authority, ladies and gentlemen. And I've got a little joke for you. Happy to have you along, my fellow Americans. I'm Sam Bushman. Hard-hitting news that I've refused to use kicks off today. Oh man, there's a lot going on in the news. It's just insanity, folks.
[00:00:34] But I did take a break all weekend long. Spent time with God, family. Yeah, the semi-annual general conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was in full swing. Churchofjesuschrist.org if you want to learn more about it. Eight hours. Two sessions on Saturday, two sessions on Sunday. Two hours each talking about God, family, and country.
[00:00:58] Talking about faith, hope, charity, love, kindness, respect, service, covenant keeping. All the things that relate to what matters most. Even more than politics, folks, if you can imagine that. Wow. Anyway, great stuff if you want to learn about it. Churchofjesuschrist.org. Again, it's free. And whether you're a member or not, you might find some words of wisdom and nuggets of value there.
[00:01:26] And I want to just take the opportunity to testify that God lives. And that his son, Jesus Christ, did die on the cross and was resurrected. And invites all men and women to follow him. Follow me, he says. And I will give you rest. So what a wonderful blessing that reality is. And in a dark world that's confusing and everything else, it's sure nice to look to God.
[00:01:50] To look to Jesus Christ for peace and for forgiveness and for answers and for, most importantly, he's the only one that can save. All right. On to my joke. You know, I don't know if you know this. But Meta is the company that does, you know, Facebook and Instagram and all that kind of stuff, right? Now, I don't really understand all this because the spelling isn't exact.
[00:02:17] But you got Meta, the company, and they've created their own AI agent called Muse. M-U-S-E. So it's Muse.ai is their, you know, AI thing. It's like Grok and ChatGPT and Claude and all that kind of stuff, right? But Meta Musil is the fiber supplement that helps people stay regular. You know, it helps old people go to the bathroom and stuff, right? So, yes, there's kind of some wordplay here.
[00:02:46] Meta plus Muse sounds like Meta Musil. Yes, it's a different spelling, but it is close enough for a joke. So you kind of think about it this way. Ready? Meta Musil keeps your vowels moving. Meta Musil keeps the answers flowing. Either way, you're hoping what comes out is useful, right? Just saying. Oh, there you have it, ladies and gentlemen. I'm Sam Bushman. This is hard-hitting news that I wish we used to use.
[00:03:15] I just find it so interesting. I know it's not spelled exactly the same, but, man, if you're the marketing team, don't you realize that? I mean, don't you kind of go, oh, that might not be good. It's kind of like naming your kids something, and you go, no, they'll just be made fun of. It's too close or just not. Anyway, nobody catch this except for me. Now, I understand the spelling's different, folks. Don't call me up and try to tell me that it's different, you know, that it doesn't work.
[00:03:41] M-E-T-A M-U-C I-L is the, you know, keeps your vowels moving, right? Meta M-E-T-A Muse M-U-S-E keeps the answers flowing. So I understand it's slightly different, but I'm just saying it's funny. It's just, wow. Of all the things you could have named your thing, name it Meta Muse. Okay. All right. Back to reality.
[00:04:09] The U.S. military said that it attacked a, quote, suspected drug smuggling boat on Sunday, killing four people. That's the problem is it's a suspected drug smuggling boat. According to the AP, that's the Associated President's tally, the campaign, in other words, the United States attacking these drug smuggling boats, hundreds if not thousands of miles away from the United States.
[00:04:36] They've killed at least 235 people in 70 strikes since September 2025. So what's that? Basically just a year? 235 people that never get a trial, never experience due process at all because of suspected drugs way far from our shores.
[00:05:02] Southern Command said that the vessel was traveling along a, quote, known smuggling route, but did not provide evidence that the boat carried drugs. Folks, you're comfortable with this, folks. See, I'm not comfortable with them doing this. You can say, well, Sam, they know they, you know, they, they know it doesn't matter if they know. I don't have the intel, but I can say that we don't have evidence or proof.
[00:05:33] 235 people dead. Do you think there's any innocence in those people? And even if they are drug smugglers and they're not innocent, do they deserve to die without any due process because Trump or Trump and company say so? They're not the United States. They're not subject to United States law. They may or may not be smuggling drugs. Anyway, it's a very serious, serious concern. And so I have a real problem with that, folks.
[00:06:02] And it doesn't seem like Congress does anything about it. It doesn't seem like the courts do anything about it. Trump is just free to do as he will. But I'm very, very concerned about it because what we do is we say these guys are enemy combatants. Therefore, in, quote, wartime, there's, you know, there's no, what do you want to call it? Due process afforded. That's the, you know, and what I say is are we at wartime?
[00:06:31] We haven't declared a war. Are they enemy combatants? Don't know. Haven't determined that. Can they just determine that without checks and balances, without due process, without, you know. And so that's the problem here. And sadly, folks, we've become accustomed to this is just that's the way government does it. I have a problem with it and I'm not comfortable with it. And I would urge President Trump, stop it.
[00:07:00] Don't create a one man tyranny. Don't create a situation where you become judge, jury and executioner. That's bad for the republic. It's bad for our leadership in the world. It sets a standard that, you know what? If we don't have checks and balances and we don't hold the, quote, high ground, what other country will? We're supposed to be a light on a hill, my fellow Americans. Please remember that. All right.
[00:07:27] U.S. withdraws bombers from British base following suspected terror plot. The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday that all American bombers deployed will be removed. They'll be returned to their U.S. home stations. British authorities are investigating a, quote, suspected terrorist plot near the base, which supported strikes against Iran.
[00:07:58] They say six suspects were arrested and subsequently released on bail. And Iran denies involvement. Now, I don't know if they're involved or not. Usually when we hear that there's a denial, nothing's official until it's been denied is what the great Jerry Hughes used to teach. So I don't really know. I know this, though. When we say that these vessels are coming home, they're not coming to the United States, folks. They have a home basis all around the world.
[00:08:26] And I just don't understand why we're in all kinds of places around the world. We need to do more to protect our homeland and protect the United States, not gallivant all around the world. How much of the blowback that we get? How much of the military escalations do we have? Because we're all around the world. We think we're the world's police or that we must police the world. It's wrong and it needs to stop.
[00:08:57] This idea that we're a hegemonist nation or we're somehow the top god of decision, it's got to stop. Nations are getting sick of it. We're breaching sovereignty. Anyway, people are really concerned. No, soldiers are raising a concern about attack that killed six Americans in Kuwait. See, why are we there at all?
[00:09:20] Yeah, an AP investigation reported on Monday reports that soldiers are now questioning command decisions surrounding the March 1st. I guess Iranian drone attack at port whatever. I don't even know how to say it. Shweymar or whatever it is. Six U.S. soldiers died. Dozens were wounded.
[00:09:43] And the AP interviewed 13 soldiers, some survivors who described problems obtaining medical treatment and benefits even after the fact their accounts raise allegations about preparedness and about care rather than establishing official findings of misconduct. So they're not even making allegations of misconduct so much as they're saying, guys, we're not being taken care of after the fact. Why do I bring this story up?
[00:10:12] Because, folks, in my humble opinion, to which I'm entitled, I really think it's imperative that we take care of those who we send off to war or put in harm's way. Whether it's justified that we do it or not, it's a whole other debate. But at the end of the day, we must, I repeat, must take care of those who serve their country. President Trump started out as administration back in 16. With that being one of the key components, he wanted to see the troops treated right and fairly and good.
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[00:12:34] All right, back with you live, ladies and gentlemen. I'm Sam Bushman, hard-hitting news. The network refused to use continues. Supreme Court opens new term with major oil industry climate lawsuit. Wow, oil industry climate lawsuit. This is a big one. What will the courts do, huh?
[00:12:56] The Supreme Court begins its term today with arguments over whether Boulder, Colorado can pursue what they call climate-related damages against ExxonMobil. And what do they call this thing? Suncor or Suncor? I don't know if it's Suncor, Suncorp. I think it's Suncor.
[00:13:19] Suncor, the companies contend that federal law blocks the claims, and the Trump administration supports that position. So Colorado's saying, hey, you know what? We've got a climate problem going on. And the companies are saying, no, federal law stops you, state, from doing anything about it, and Trump agrees with them. Nearly 60 state. I'm sorry. Let me say this over. Nearly 60 state and local governments.
[00:13:49] So 60 states and local governments, kind of as a group, right, have filed similar lawsuits. Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from the case. So this is hot, baby. You've got 60 different municipalities suing many states, local governments suing over this thing. Trump and all those guys saying, hey, federal law prohibits any lawsuits or anything else. The Supreme Court going to figure that out.
[00:14:19] Army officials told Reuters that the military defected. I'm sorry, detected 378 rogue incursions during a recent 30-day period. What am I talking about? The border. So think about this. 378 rogue drone incursions on our border. That's according to Reuters.
[00:14:48] Officials described the, quote, drone aircraft as largely commercially available drones used for surveillance. Connected to smuggling and human trafficking. Yeah. The report details an Arizona exercise, testing radar is what they call it, interceptor drones, and other defenses.
[00:15:18] The military says that it had downed 11 cartel drones with lasers since August alone. Have you guys heard about this? The military detected 378 drone incursions on our border. And these drones, they downed 11 of them. And they're using lasers to down them. And that's a big problem.
[00:15:47] I think that's even more important than these drug boats. Now, I think we have a greater responsibility if these drug boats get close to our shores. But think about that. You got these drug boats on our, you know, far away that we're just taking out and killing people. Then we got these drones. We've only downed 11 of them. But 378 incursions.
[00:16:12] I think we need to talk to the state of Mexico or the country of Mexico and say, hey, guys, what's going on around here? Right? Now, whether they will or not, I don't know. But I'm just saying that's something critical, critical. Have you even heard about this? 378 high-tech drone incursions on our border. 11 of them have been taken down by lasers. Where's the mainstream press when you need them, huh? They're bringing it out now after already 378 of them. We wouldn't have taken down 10% of them.
[00:16:41] I mean, 10% would be like 37, right? So we've taken what? About 3% out. That's it. Gunfire erupted early yesterday at a block party in Vienna, Georgia, killing two people and injuring nearly three dozen others.
[00:17:01] Injured people ranged from 14 to 51 years old, and officials have announced no arrests or motives in the report. Now, the school district in the area says the party was not an official school event. What a sad tale. What a tragic happening in America. We need to turn the people to God and family. I'm telling you, turn our hearts towards God.
[00:17:30] Thou shalt not kill. 12-year-old girl got killed over the weekend in a crossfire accident at Baltimore youth football game. Yeah, Baltimore police said the girl died after two men exchanged gunfire. And investigators believe the dispute concerned the parking space.
[00:17:55] So in America, over a parking space, an innocent bystander 12-year-old girl dies. A woman and two men also suffered injuries that were not life-threatening. Police said the girl was not the intended target. And they're seeking at least two suspects. So again, I pray we get to the bottom of some of these things in America. We need to hold people accountable. Now, a U.S. Marine got arrested.
[00:18:24] And an Okinawa, Japan woman killing. Japanese arrested this Marine. Jacob Ballard, 20 of suspicion. Of robbing and killing this Japanese woman. The arrest now prompted protests and demands from Japanese officials for stronger preventive measures involving U.S. troops. American military leaders, of course, pledged cooperation with the investigation.
[00:18:54] The allegations have not been adjudicated yet. So we'll have to see what happens there. But again, my response is why do we have all these troops in all these foreign lands in the first place, huh? Do we really need our troops in Japan so some guy can get crazy? Destroy an innocent woman's life? What the heck is happening, right? Trump creates what's called Federal AI Task Force, led by the intelligence director.
[00:19:24] President Trump announced on Sunday that director of national intelligence, guy's name is Jay Clayton, right? I guess he's going to lead a new artificial intelligence task force. They call it the super intelligence force. And members include FTC chairman, Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon technology official. I don't know how to say his name.
[00:19:52] Emil Michael and personnel management director, Scott Cooper. And they say that the new group will coordinate federal efforts and report to Donald Trump and chief of staff, Susie Wiles. Now, I'm not comfortable with Susie at all, folks. Remember, she wasn't elected to anything. And so now you report Donald and Susie.
[00:20:20] And I'm sure Susie will be the gatekeeper of this whole thing. So now you have an unelected bureaucrat, Susie Wiles, in charge of the whole AI coordination for the country. I don't trust it or her. Do you folks? U.S. unemployment holds at 4.2 percent. But hiring and wage gains are slow.
[00:20:45] So writers reported on Monday or today that the United States are entering the final months before the midterms and unemployment stays at 4.2 percent. But its analysis of the latest job market shows slower, slower hiring, reduced job switching and less increase of income for folks. Manufacturing employment stood at approximately 12.6 million.
[00:21:14] That's 21,000 below its January 2025 levels. That's scary. Rural voters are divided over the effects of President Trump's immigration crackdown. Yeah, they're saying poll people who are taking these polls are divided over whether the administration's immigration policies have harmed or helped their communities.
[00:21:42] The reporting examines the views of people after more than a year of expanding immigration enforcement. And they say the findings describe voters' views rather than implementing a research study on what the policies have really accomplished. So this isn't a what they say factual of the policies have done, pro or con. This is just how people view it, right? And they're not viewing it very positively. People are split on this thing.
[00:22:12] Anyway, I just thought I'd bring that to your attention. Now there's federal advertising going on by Donald Trump, which I'm very uncomfortable with this as well. Government checks and voter rolls review in midterms.
[00:22:28] So USA Today reported that taxpayer-funded television ads promoting Donald Trump and company are aired, while government paychecks or handout checks, whatever you want to call it, nearly a million mailboxes. The report documents the administration's use of government programs and enforcement activities during the closing week of the elections.
[00:22:58] So this is where, you know, Trump, in my opinion, gets into trouble. He wants to say there's fraud during the elections. Then he starts sending out checks to folks right ahead of time. Makes you wonder, is that a buy-your-vote plan? Not direct, but indirect. What about this, you know, taxpayer-funded advertising? Interesting. Trump just says, oh, no, this is good for all Americans. It's not Republican. I'm just telling you how good we're doing as a country. I'm just not comfortable with all this, folks.
[00:23:27] What if the Democrats were doing this? We would have a cow. But when the Democrats do it, the Democrats are fine. When the Republicans do it, the Democrats howl. When the Democrats do it, the Republicans howl. And the Democrats say it's fine. So if you do it Democrat-style for the Democrats, it's fine. If you do it Republican-style for the Republicans, it's fine. If you're a constitutionalist like me, it's saying none of it's fine. We've got to rise up. This land is worth the fight, ladies and gentlemen.
[00:23:56] The United States of America should be a light on a hill. Let the cowards chase their paychecks, folks. Let the faithful chase what's right. Hopefully we can be faithful to the sacred covenant known as the United States of America. Land of the free. Checks and balances. Proper rule of limited government. Stand your ground, my fellow Americans. We the people have got work to do. And we ask for you to get engaged in our fight for liberty.
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