Unshaken & Unafraid with Joe Pags

Former Colombo Crime Family Captain Michael Franzese breaks his silence on the removal of El Mencho and why the new Cartel leadership is a direct threat to American families.

The Episode: You think you know what the Cartels are doing? You don't. Joe Pags sits down with the only man who can truly compare organized crime syndicates—Michael Franzese. They discuss the power vacuum left by El Mencho and why the rules of "The Game" have completely shattered.

Franzese exposes the terrifying reality: The old code of "business first" is dead. The new Cartel bosses are operating with a level of brutality that makes the NY Mafia look like Boy Scouts—and their new target isn't just rival gangs. It's us.

In this fearless conversation:

• The "Green Light": Is there an active order to target US citizens?
• Mob vs. Cartel: Franzese breaks down the specific tactical differences.
• The Invasion: Why the border crisis is actually a military staging ground.
• The Truth: What the government is hiding about the threat level on US soil.

Don't miss this warning from the man who knows exactly how these organizations think.

NANCY GUTHRIE:  This was NOT some random act.

Today, Victor Avila (Ret. ICE/HSI) joins me to expose the truth: Nancy Guthrie wasn't just "unlucky." She was surveilled, tracked, and targeted by a cartel network operating on U.S. soil.

We discuss:

• The Evidence: Why the surveillance footage changes everything.
• The Tactic: How cartels are identifying targets in American suburbs.
• The Threat: Why this isn't about the border anymore—it's about your driveway.

This is the conversation the media is too afraid to have.

The Nancy Guthrie investigation didn't just go cold; it was sabotaged from the inside. Former FBI agent Dan Brunner joins Joe Pags to reveal the disastrous decision made by FBI Headquarters that overruled the agents on the ground. By releasing the doorbell video too early, did the Bureau give the kidnapper the signal he needed to destroy evidence and vanish?

In this episode:

• The Fatal Mistake: Why releasing the video "tipped off" the suspect and allowed him to dump distinctive evidence.
• Agents vs. HQ: Brunner reveals that case agents begged leadership not to release the footage—and were ignored.
• The "Tip" Flood: How the FBI buried themselves in tens of thousands of useless leads while the real bad guy escaped.
• Sleeper Cells Activated: Brunner shifts gears to warn about CJNG operations in places like Montana and the specific "retaliation playbook" cartels are using to target Americans on U.S. soil.

Stop listening to the "cartel" narrative. It’s lazy and it's wrong. Today, legendary FBI Profiler James R. Fitzgerald (the man who caught the Unabomber) sits down with me to expose the terrifying profile behind the Nancy Guthrie abduction.

We dismantle the mainstream talking points and look at the evidence:

• The "Mission Oriented" Motive: Why this wasn't about money or politics.
• The Stalking Profile: How predators use the "Walmart" technique to hunt.
• The Hard Truth: Why the lack of a ransom demand changes the entire investigation.

This isn't a political debate. This is a hunt for a predator.

They told you 1979 was a revolution.

Goldie Gamari says it wasn’t.

It was an installation.

In this explosive interview, Goldie breaks down what really happened in Iran when the Shah was pushed out, how the Ayatollah rose to power, and why many Iranians call it an Islamic coup—not a revolution.

We talk about:

• Why Jimmy Carter backed the Ayatollah

• How Iran was once America’s strongest ally in the Middle East

• The deep historical relationship between Iran and Israel

• The difference between Iran and the Islamic regime

• Missed opportunities under Obama and Biden

• What President Trump could do now

• Why Iranians themselves are the “boots on the ground”

Goldie explains why the Iranian people are fundamentally opposed to the regime ruling them—and why the world has been told the wrong story for decades.

If you think you understand Iran, listen to this first.

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Did you know the sheriff leading the Nancy Guthrie investigation was hit with a staggering 98.2% no-confidence vote from his own deputies?

Retired Lieutenant Randy Sutton (34-year law enforcement veteran and founder of TheWoundedBlue.org) joins me for a deep dive into what’s really happening inside the Pima County Sheriff’s Office — and why leadership chaos may be undermining one of the most disturbing missing-person cases in the country.

We break down:

• The 98% no-confidence vote against Sheriff Chris Nanos

• Reports of prior FBI investigations inside the department

• Why the crime scene was initially treated as search-and-rescue

• The delay in fully involving the FBI

• The controversial handling of key forensic evidence

• Whether this was a targeted attack — and how many suspects may be involved

• Why the FBI appears publicly silent despite massive presence on the ground

Was this bungled leadership… or something deeper?

Sutton gives an investigator’s perspective on the missteps, the forensic questions that still linger, and whether this case could have progressed further without early errors.

If you want the facts — and an honest assessment from someone who’s worked homicide investigations for decades — this is the episode you need to hear.

Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Joe Pags to break down the disturbing new developments in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie (Savannah Guthrie's mother).

We go deep on why this wasn't a random crime or a botched robbery. Coffindaffer lays out the case for a "personal vendetta," analyzing the DNA evidence found on a glove two miles from the scene and why the "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" theory suggests the perpetrator knew exactly who they were taking.

Key Topics:

• Why the family has been formally cleared
• The significance of the glove and DNA evidence
• Why the "Ransom" theory is dead
• The timeline of a "Personal Grudge" abduction

Congresswoman Nancy Mace says she has seen the unredacted files—and she is done playing their game.

In this unfiltered conversation, she explains why she is vowing to unredact the names tied to a global sex trafficking ring, why powerful "co-conspirators" have been protected for decades, and what she saw in the files that made her question the official suicide story.

In this episode: • The unredacted documents Nancy Mace was allowed to see • Why she calls it a "global sex trafficking ring," not a lone predator • The "co-conspirators" and how they’ve been shielded by the DOJ • What the files suggest about intelligence agencies and leverage • The photos and details that don’t match the official jailhouse narrative • Why Mace says the American people have a right to know every name

YOU NEED TO SEE THE EVIDENCE: Gary brought documents and specific code breakdowns that we display on screen. The visual proof of this "backdoor" is undeniable. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do9hntCbDr0E

Former CIA Officer Gary Berntsen joins Joe Pags to expose the "Venezuela Code"—the specific software architecture hidden inside US election systems. This isn't a theory; it is a breakdown of the foreign-designed "God Mode" that allows for vote adjudication and outcome alteration.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Origin: How Smartmatic software built for Hugo Chavez ended up in US machines.
• The "Backdoor": Specific details on how the system allows for centralized manipulation.
• The Threat: Why this foreign architecture is still active today.
• The Fix: What must be done to secure future elections.

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Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam joins Joe Pags to break down the baffling details of the Nancy Guthrie raid. Why did authorities detain a man at the scene ("Carlos"), only to let him go hours later? Gilliam exposes the tactical failures by the Pima County Sheriff and timeline gaps that suggest this wasn't just incompetence—it was arrogance.

In this episode:

• The Raid: Why the police raided the Rio Rico compound.
• The Detainee: Who is "Carlos" and why is he doing a media tour?
• The Evidence: Did the delay allow critical evidence to be destroyed?
• The Theory: Gilliam explains why federal risk aversion is protecting criminals.

Key Quotes: "They had him. They had the location. And they walked away. That isn't standard procedure; that is a choice." — Jonathan Gilliam

Former Sheriff Mark Lamb joins Joe Pags for an exclusive deep dive into the botched investigation of Nancy Guthrie. If you think this was just local incompetence, think again. Lamb reveals shocking details about how the crime scene was handled by Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, raising questions about whether critical DNA evidence was lost forever.

In this episode:

• The "Basketball Game" Scandal: Where was Sheriff Nanos while the clock was ticking on Nancy’s disappearance?
• Crime Scene Contaminated: Mark Lamb exposes the disturbing report that people were actually using the bathroom inside the primary crime scene.
• 12-Hour Release: Why was the house released back to the family so quickly, potentially destroying the chain of custody?
• The "True Crime" Reality: What FBI and tech investigators should have done in the first 24 hours.

Keywords: Mark Lamb, Nancy Guthrie, Chris Nanos, Pima County, True Crime, Murder Investigation, Forensics, Joe Pags.

Ted Nugent joins Joe Pags to explain why the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime show isn't just a concert—it's a funeral for the National Football League.

Ted pulls no punches in this unfiltered breakdown of the NFL's latest move. We discuss:

• The Villains: Why choosing Bad Bunny and Green Day proves the league has abandoned its core audience.
• The "Final Nail": Ted explains why this specific performance marks the point of no return for American football.
• The Culture War: How "woke" decisions are dismantling America's favorite pastime piece by piece.

If you think the NFL can be saved, you need to hear this reality check.

Quote of the Show: "They are hammering the final nail into the coffin of what used to be a great American tradition."

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Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne joins Joe Pags to break down what’s really behind the latest government shutdown fight — and why Democrats are targeting DHS and ICE.

Van Duyne says this isn’t about budgets or negotiations… it’s about power.

She explains how shutting down Homeland Security would hurt border enforcement, stall deportations, disrupt FEMA and TSA, and weaken national security — all while the economy is finally improving.

Plus:
• Why Democrats keep pushing shutdowns
• The fight over ICE funding
• Border security and deportations
• Media narratives vs reality
• Billions in waste, fraud, and abuse uncovered
• And what this means for everyday Americans

If you want the truth about the DHS showdown and what’s happening in Washington right now, don’t miss this conversation.

Former NCAA swimmer and women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines joins Joe Pags for a powerful conversation about the Supreme Court case that could decide the future of girls’ sports in America.

After being forced to compete against a biological male and watching women lose opportunities, scholarships, and championships, Riley turned her fight into a national movement. Now the highest court in the country may determine whether girls’ and women’s spaces, teams, and privacy are protected — or erased.

They break down:
• What really happened at the NCAA championships
• The legal battle now heading to the Supreme Court
• How this ruling could impact every school in America
• Why Riley says this is about daughters, fairness, and basic rights
• What parents need to know right now

If you care about fairness in women’s sports, privacy for girls, and the future of Title IX, this is a must-listen.

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A retired U.S. Army Green Beret who trained insurgents overseas says what’s happening in Minneapolis isn’t a protest.

It follows the same tactics he saw in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Eric Schwalm spent years teaching unconventional and insurgent warfare. After watching the chaos unfold here at home, he says the warning signs are unmistakable — organized disruption, coordinated messaging, and pressure campaigns designed to overwhelm law enforcement.

His analysis just exploded online, racking up tens of millions of views.

In this episode, we break down:
• what “insurgency” actually means
• how these movements organize
• why police and ICE become targets
• how narratives are weaponized
• and what happens if it spreads

This isn’t spin. It’s firsthand experience from someone who’s seen it before.

Listen and decide for yourself.

Did Minnesota Governor Tim Walz think a friendly phone call with Donald Trump would make his legal problems disappear?

Not so fast.

Despite the media spin about “unity,” serious legal questions remain about Minnesota’s handling of ICE operations, cooperation with federal authorities, and whether state officials could face real criminal liability.

Joe Pags is joined by constitutional attorney Josh Hammer to break down what the law actually says — not the politics.

We cover:
• Can a governor face federal charges?
• Did Minnesota obstruct ICE enforcement?
• What the Insurrection Act really allows
• Federal vs state power explained
• And whether Walz is truly “safe”

A handshake doesn’t erase potential liability — and this story may be far from over.

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Minnesota is spiraling.

ICE agents are being blocked. Police are standing down. Local leaders refuse to enforce federal law.

So what happens when a state won’t protect its own citizens?

Attorney and policy expert Mehek Cooke joins Joe Pags to break down the one tool the President can legally use right now: the Insurrection Act.

Can the President send in federal troops without Congress?
When does federal authority override the states?
And has Minnesota already crossed that line?

This is a straight talk, no-spin look at what the law actually allows — and why waiting could make things worse.

If you want the facts, not the politics, this one’s for you.

Rep. Wesley Hunt joins Joe Pags to break down the biggest changes happening inside the U.S. military under Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The West Point graduate and Apache combat pilot explains how standards are being restored, woke policies are being removed, and why America’s armed forces are focused on war readiness again. Hunt also responds to media attacks on his voting record, talks about leadership in Washington, and shares what must change to keep the country strong at home and abroad.

If you care about military strength, national security, and the future of America’s defense, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

They told us the "black box" was secure. They lied. Two government whistleblowers have stepped forward to explain exactly how the system is rigged.

Episode Summary: Joe Pags sits down with author and investigator Ralph Pezzullo to expose the "Scorecard" code—a specific software backdoor allegedly built into election systems used in 72 nations. Ralph breaks down testimony from two separate whistleblowers who claim they helped build the system.

We aren't talking about "glitches." We are talking about a feature. Ralph explains the 2004 Venezuela origin story under Hugo Chavez, how the code flips outcomes without leaving a trace, and why this technology is still active today.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The "Scorecard" Mechanism: How the code allegedly flips votes in real-time.
• The Whistleblowers: Who are they, and why are they talking now?
• 72 Nations Compromised: The global scale of the "Chavez Code."
• The "Black Box" Lie: Why electronic voting systems are more vulnerable than we were told.
• The Trap Door: How the system allows access that bypasses audit logs.

Guest: Ralph Pezzullo – Author, Investigator.