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Strong April Border Numbers, Cowardly Biden Cabinet Confessions, Pentagon-Airport Hotline Fail

May 15, 2025 by GregC

Listen to “Strong April Border Numbers, Biden Cabinet Confessions, Pentagon-Airport Hotline Fail” on Spreaker.

Join Jim and Greg for Tuesday’s 3 Martini Lunch as they examine big developments on President Trump’s border enforcement, former cabinet officials dishing on Biden’s decline while staying off the record, and an alarming communications failure between the Pentagon and Reagan National Airport that lasted three years – including the night of January’s fatal mid-air collision.

First, they cheer April’s southern border numbers, with just 8,383 apprehensions reported—down 93 percent from April 2024. Jim says the stunning turnaround under President Trump is likely to be ignored by most media outlets now that the crisis is under control.

Next, they dig into a report featuring three former Biden cabinet secretaries who described the former president as “disoriented and out of it,” even observing his mouth agape during meetings. But the sources remain anonymous. Jim wants to know why these cabinet officials didn’t invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Biden from office. Greg slams these anonymous cabinet officials as cowards for not putting their names on their statements, probably because they still have political ambitions.

Finally, they’re stunned by revelations this week that “a hotline connecting air traffic controllers at Reagan National Airport and their counterparts at the Pentagon has been inoperable since March 2022.” That means it also wasn’t working on January 29, when an Army helicopter flew into the path of an American Airlines jet on approach for landing. The hotline was inoperable for nearly three years of the Biden administration and was not discovered until this month.

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Filed Under: congress, Elections, History, Humor, Journalism, law, Military, News & Politics, Podcasts Tagged With: #25thAmendment, #DCA, #Dugan, #hotline, 3MartiniLunch, anonymous, apprehensions, Biden, border, Buttigieg, cabinet, Pentagon, Reagan, Tapper, Trump

Voters Don’t Trust Democrats, Worries on Wall Street, Pentagon Purges Absurd Projects

March 11, 2025 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they actually find a couple of good martinis today! They break down why voters still deeply distrust Democrats, assess the fallout from Monday’s market selloff, and examine the Pentagon cutting some very questionable projects.

First, they dive into a revealing poll from the Democrats’ own data, showing that a strong majority of Americans believe the left doesn’t care about them, disrespects hard work, and is overly obsessed with political correctness. With the 2026 midterms approaching, Democrats face a steep uphill battle to regain voter trust.

Next, they analyze the sharp declines in the Dow Jones, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 on Monday. Even more concerning, experts warn that continued selling could be ahead due to uncertainty over tariffs and recession fears. With wildly varying economic forecasts, Jim and Greg discuss what this could mean in the coming months.

Finally, they shake their heads—and share a few laughs—at the 91 Pentagon programs just slashed by the Defense Department. From climate change to time itself, the bizarre and often absurd project names highlight just how much waste was lurking in the budget.

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Filed Under: Afghanistan, Business, congress, Economy, History, Humor, Inflation, Military, News & Politics, Nuclear, polls, Social Media, Spending, Sports, Trade Tagged With: #WallStreet, 3MartiniLunch, cuts, DCCC, democrats, markets, midterms, Pentagon, recession, tariffs, Trump, trust, waste, work

Improving Pentagon Priorities, Can Trump Tame Inflation? The Left’s Lame Lawfare

February 14, 2025 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch Podcast, where they dive into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s refreshing priorities at the Pentagon, Vice President Vance’s accurate diagnosis of Germany’s issues, Trump’s approach to inflation, and the left’s relentless legal efforts to slow the Trump agenda.

First, they focus on Hegseth’s call for a focus on military readiness rather than Pentagon climate change initiatives. Jim and Greg applaud Hegseth for ensuring the Pentagon prioritizes building a military capable of deterring and winning wars. They also discuss Vice President Vance’s remarks on the Russia-Ukraine war and his critique of German policies that have weakened the country’s position on the global stage over the past two decades.

Next, they analyze the latest inflation numbers and reject the left’s immediate attempt to blame Trump for a three percent year-over-year increase in January. While they acknowledge that economic changes take time, they highlight that Americans will expect real progress by the end of the year and especially ahead of the midterms. They agree with Trump’s cost-cutting efforts and unleashing American energy to drive prices lower. Will that get the job done?

Finally, they sigh as Democrats launch lawsuit after lawsuit to stop as much of the Trump agenda as possible. While issues like birthright citizenship were always likely to end up in court, the left’s relentless efforts to roll back orders that are clearly within Trump’s powers, are simply a nuisance. Trump will ultimately prevail in most of these cases, but long will it take to get there?

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Filed Under: Border Security, congress, Constitution, Economy, Elections, History, Humor, Immigration, Inflation, law, Military, News & Politics, Russia, Spending, Supreme Court, Transgender, Ukraine Tagged With: #Hegseth, #lawfare, 3MartiniLunch, climate, democrats, Germany, inflation, Pentagon, Trump, Vance

Dem Debacle at Hegseth Hearings, Minnesota Legislature Standoff, Bass Still Floundering

January 15, 2025 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they dive into the Senate Democrats’ focus on theatrics over persuasion during the Pete Hegseth confirmation hearings, the Minnesota House of Representatives’ political standoff, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass still sounding tone deaf over her performance during the wildfire crisis.

First, they analyze Pete Hegseth’s opening statement during his bid to become Secretary of Defense. Then they focus on the embarrassing spectacle put on by Senate Democrats. Rather than focusing on persuasive arguments, many Senate Democrats appeared more interested in creating viral moments and making it far more likely that Hegseth will be confirmed.

Next, they discuss the political turmoil in Minnesota, where Republicans hold a slim one-seat majority in the state House of Representatives. Democrats are boycotting the chamber to prevent Republicans from forming committees and advancing their legislative agenda. With a special election approaching, Democrats are accusing the GOP of a “coup” and demanding further delay before any legislative action can take place.

Finally, they shake their heads as Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass still doesn’t have a good answer about whether she should have left for Ghana when the warnings for severe wildfire conditions were so high. Jim minces few words about the mayor’s job performance and her very unimpressive public appearances.

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Filed Under: congress, Elections, Foreign Policy, History, Humor, Journalism, Military, News & Politics, Social Media Tagged With: #Hegseth, #legislature, #LosAngeles, 3MartiniLunch, Bass, Ghana, Hirono, Minnesota, Pentagon, Senate, Warren

The Supreme Court & Eminent Domain, U.S. Troop Surge in Syria, Anthony Weiner Is Back

December 23, 2024 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss the potential reversal of one of the U.S. Supreme Court’s worst decisions, the significant increase in U.S. troops in Syria, and the surprising comeback of disgraced politician Anthony Weiner.

First , they highlight the Supreme Court’s possible reconsideration of its 2005 eminent domain ruling. They analyze why this decision needs to be overturned, considering its negative impact on property rights and legal precedents.

First, they’re glad to hear that the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to hear a case that could allow the court to reverse its awful 2005 eminent domain ruling. Jim and Greg review just how bad the original decision was and Jim explains that sometimes the court needs to overturn lousy precedents.

Next, they cover the Pentagon’s recent announcement that U.S. troop numbers in Syria have surged to 2,000. The previously announced number was 900 personnel. Jim considers why the Defense Department is admitting this now and they’re hopeful that U.S. won’t get further involved in the ongoing instability in Syria.

Finally, they react to reports that disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiner is considering a 2025 run for New York City Council. Weiner’s political career was derailed twice after he was caught sending lewd photos of himself to othet women. He was also send to prison for illicit online contact with a 15-year-old girl. Surely, New York City has better options than him, right?

Starting next week, be sure to hear the year-end 3 Martini Lunch Awards. Over six episodes, Jim and Greg cover many different categories, starting with Most Overrated, Most Underrated, and Most Honest Political Figures, culminating in the Person of the Year, Loser of the Year, and Turncoat of the Year awards on New Year’s Eve.

On Christmas Day, we’ll revisit our conversation with actor and director Robert Davi from earlier this year. And on New Year’s Day, Jim and Greg will offer their predictions for 2025.

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School Choice Success, Biden’s Border Horrors, Huge Government Waste, Lefties Leaving Twitter

November 21, 2024 by GregC

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Undisputed King of Stuff, columnist, and novelist Jon Gabriel guest-hosts for Jim on today’s 3 Martini Lunch. Jon and Greg serve up four martinis, tackling school choice in North Carolina in beyond, the unspeakable horrors stemming from our open borders, staggering government waste, and celebrities fleeing Twitter/X.

First, they commend North Carolina lawmakers for overriding the governor’s veto on school choice and expanding vouchers. Jon also highlights the positive impacts of similar policies in Arizona, debunking the teachers’ unions’ doomsday predictions.

Next, they dive into the horrifying consequences of open-border policies, including the tragic murder of Laken Riley by a criminal illegal alien. They also note the alarming numbers of immigrant children unaccounted for and vulnerable to sex trafficking.

Then, they shake their heads as the Pentagon fails its audit for the seventh year in a row and at the Pentagon official who insists that not knowing where the money ended up does not mean it was wasted. Can figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy rein in this fiscal chaos?

Finally, they laugh about left-wing celebrities leaving Twitter/X in dramatic fashion—only to discover that their alternative platforms are just as disappointing.

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Hegseth Picked for Pentagon, CIA Arrest Over Israel Leak, California’s Slow Vote Count

November 13, 2024 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they break down President-Elect Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, a CIA officer charged with leaking Israel’s attack plans on Iran, and California’s protracted vote-counting process.

First, they focus on Trump’s pick of Pete Hegseth, a decorated veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, to lead the Department of Defense. Democrats, including Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, are outraged, pointing to Hegseth’s role as a Fox News host. The left is also not happy about Hegseth’s determination to dismantle the Biden-era DEI approach to building and running the military. But Jim says barring any serious revelations, Hegseth should be confirmed.

Next, they react to shocking news of a CIA officer charged with leaking highly classified intelligence regarding a potential Israeli strike on Iran. They discuss how this breach severely damages trust in American intelligence agencies and examine the ways individuals with access to top-secret information can become compromised, posing significant national security risks.

Finally, they analyze an NBC News report on why California’s vote count is taking well over a week. Unlike states such as Florida and Texas, which count nearly all votes on election night, California faces substantial delays. And each part of the explanation for California’s sluggishness just exposes what a terrible election system the state has.

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NYC Mayor Wants Criminal Aliens Deported, No Blame for Sec. Austin Going AWOL, Hijackings & Protests

February 27, 2024 by GregC

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The good martini is back today, so please join Jim and Greg for that plus the usual bad and crazy ones.
First, they welcome New York City Mayor Eric Adams embracing a blatantly obvious reality and urging the New York City Council to amend its sanctuary city law and allow for illegal aliens who commit felonies to be handed over to ICE and deported.
They also sigh as a Pentagon report examining the failure of Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin and his staff to inform President Biden and many other relevant personnel for several days when Austin was in the hospital last month determines there should be no reprimands given out because no one intended any harm.
Finally, in the wake of the U.S. Air Force service member who fatally set himself on fire to protest U.S. and Israeli policy towards Gaza, they marvel at the viral online lament that people aren’t allowed to protest, march, or go on hunger strikes (all untrue) which then adds hijacking rioting, and throwing Molotov cocktails to the same list.
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Hunter Biden Tax Indictments, CAIR’s Extremism & Biden’s Retreat, Pentagon vs. Free Speech

December 8, 2023 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they close out the week with three big martinis. First, they review the nine new tax charges filed against Hunter Biden, including three felonies, and review just how brazen Hunter’s lies to the IRS were.  Listener discretion advised as we discuss his “business expenses.”
They also recoil at the comments of CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad, who referred to October 7 as Gaza removing the shackles and leaving its concentration camp and alleged Gaza has the right to self-defense but Israel does not. And they note how quickly the Biden administration is now pretending it did not have a warm relationship with CAIR up until the speech.
Finally, they react to the latest reporting from Michael Shellenberger showing how a cyber threat entity inside the Pentagon was allegedly turned into an effort to confront “disinformation” from Americans online.
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Senate’s Student Loan Rebuke, ‘No Plan’ on China, Hunter’s Absurd Defense

June 1, 2023 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they cheer the likely Senate rejection of Biden’s student loan forgiveness scheme. They then recoil over how ill-prepared the U.S. and Great Britain are to counter China’s aggressive non-military tactics for achieving its goals against the U.S. Finally, they’re staggered as Hunter Biden is planning to fight any forthcoming charges for lying on a federal gun purchasing form by arguing the Second Amendment should allow drug users to own firearms.
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