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The Hegseth Smear Campaign | Wednesday, 04/23/2025

Author: One America News Network April 24, 2025 Duration: 53:16

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The Real Story with Riley Lewis from One America News Network is a hard-hitting news podcast dedicated to protecting America, exposing media lies, fighting censorship, and empowering citizens with the truth. Each episode takes you beyond headlines and spin, breaking down the stories that matter for our nation's future with clear analysis and a focus on facts, not narratives. Listeners can expect in-depth conversations, sharp commentary, and honest discussions about the issues shaping our culture, politics, and institutions. Riley Lewis challenges conventional wisdom, questions powerful interests, and highlights voices often ignored by mainstream outlets. Whether you follow every breaking story or are just trying to make sense of the noise, this show gives you the tools to think critically and stay informed. Tune in each week, stay engaged, and listen episodes that aim to protect freedom, preserve open debate, and keep citizens empowered with real information.

The legacy media's effort to destroy Pete Hegseth's reputation continues - the legendary Matt Gaetz joins us in the studio to break down what's really going on. Plus, Pam Bondi hosts the first meeting with a new task force to eradicate anti-Christian bias in the federal government. And finally, the four Democrats in Congress who flew to El Salvador this week are still trying to meet with the deported illegal immigrant and suspected MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia - honestly, what in the world are they thinking?

Guests:

Matt Gaetz | Host, The Matt Gaetz Show
Gabrielle Cuccia | OAN Chief Pentagon Correspondent
Greg Blanc | South Dakota State Senator, District 35
John Franklin | Mayor of Vista, CA

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