HOUR 1:
Government Reopens — But Who Actually Gets Paid? Pags Breaks Down Backpay & Bonuses:
With the government reopening, federal workers are about to receive major paychecks — but the big questions remain: Who gets backpay? Who qualifies for the $10,000 bonus? Do hourly employees get retroactive pay too? Joe Pags and the crew break it all down with help from callers, digging into retroactive pay rules, sick leave calculations, bonus eligibility, and the surprising fine print most people don’t know about. It’s an informative, lively, and eye-opening look at how government pay really works behind the scenes.
HOUR 2:
Government Reopens: POTUS Stuns, Dems Spin, Steube Fires Back:
President Trump has officially signed the bill to reopen the government, and what he said afterward will absolutely shock you. Joe Pags plays his favorite clips from the announcement — including the moments the media conveniently glossed over. Meanwhile, Hakeem Jeffries is bizarrely congratulating Democrats, prompting Pags to ask: For what, exactly? And with Kamala Harris now gone from the spotlight, Rep. Jasmine Crockett steps in with a fresh batch of word salad, offering a clip so hilarious you have to hear it. Then Rep. Greg Steube joins Pags with an unfiltered and incredibly insightful interview. Steube explains why he refused to support the CR, why he believes it was the wrong move strategically, and what January 30th now represents in the bigger political picture. He also lays out why he supports returning the filibuster to its original form, aligning with President Trump’s position. And Steube sets the record straight on the controversial $500,000 allowance for senators, revealing that it was a Senate-driven provision and that many senators listed don’t even want it. It’s a sharp, fact-rich conversation that cuts through the noise and brings clarity to a chaotic Washington moment.
HOUR 3:
BBC Apologizes, DOJ Sues California & Dr. Ben Carson Lays Out the Fix for Healthcare:
Joe Pags kicks off the hour with the BBC issuing an apology as the network faces the threat of a $1 billion lawsuit, then turns to major political news as the DOJ sues California over its House map — a move Pags predicted long before it hit the headlines. The crew also has a hilarious sidebar debate: Has everyone actually seen Rocky? It’s pure Joe Pags Show energy. Then, Dr. Ben Carson joins for a compelling, in-depth interview on the future of healthcare in America. He discusses the political void left since Kirk’s assassination, the strange infighting on the right, and how Big Pharma’s stock soared because of Obamacare. Dr. Carson lays out a clear, practical path to undoing the damage, rebuilding a functional system, and explains how history could have been dramatically different had John McCain voted to repeal Obamacare. It’s smart, honest, and one of the most important healthcare conversations you’ll hear.