The Jimmy Dore Show

Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger react to Dave Chappelle's recent public clap-back at Bill Maher after Maher criticized Chappelle for suggesting that free speech is "better" in Saudi Arabia than in the U.S. Jimmy agrees that Chappelle's joke about Western hypocrisy and journalist deaths landed, but argues Chappelle was dodging broader criticism about comedians signing censorship contracts to perform under Saudi government speech restrictions.  Jimmy and Kurt discuss whether wealthy comics like Chappelle need to take gigs that require avoiding criticism of a regime, contrasting him with Tim Dillon, who mocked the restrictions on stage and was reportedly removed from the festival. The video also dives into larger debates about credibility, power, political hypocrisy, and how comedians like Chappelle, Maher, and others navigate money, speech, and moral boundaries. Plus segments on Tucker Carlson being named Antisemite of the Year and Trump's images being retracted from a recent Epstein files release.  Also featuring Mike MacRae and Stef Zamorano. And a phone call from Jeff Bridges!

Outrage is already brewing over the Department of Justice's failure to fully release the Jeffrey Epstein files by the legally required deadline Friday, despite legislation pushed by Rep. Thomas Massie, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and signed by Donald Trump. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch and Pam Bondi are acccused of hiding names of powerful men allegedly tied to Epstein, while establishment figures like Chuck Schumer publicly claim they want transparency.  As Jimmy points out, Massie says attorneys for victims know of at least 20 men accused of sex crimes whose names should appear, warning that if they don't, the DOJ clearly withheld evidence. He frames this as bipartisan theater and a deep-state style cover-up protecting elites, corporations, intelligence networks, and political power centers rather than victims. Plus segments on Australia's crackdown on free speech after the Bondi Beach attack, Tucker Carlson's expert clapback at Ben Shapiro and Erika Kirk's latest lie.  Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Kash Patel!

Candace Owens has shared her account of the much-ballyhooed four-and-a-half-hour meeting with Erica Kirk and her lawyer, and Owens says she was not convinced by Turning Point USA's confidence that Tyler Robinson was the shooter in Charlie Kirk's assassination. Owens says the lawyer admitted there is no evidence beyond what the public has already seen and that investigators have not even interviewed key eyewitnesses whose testimony could challenge the official narrative.  She argues that TPUSA and allied commentators are gaslighting the public by overstating the strength of the case while dismissing questions about inconsistencies, including eyewitness accounts, ballistics issues, and unexplored leads. Owens concludes she has not changed her position, will continue investigating TPUSA figures she finds suspicious, and believes the authorities are failing to seriously pursue alternative explanations for what happened. Plus segments on Tim Pool contradicting himself in statements about Candace Owens' security, Trump openly admitting he is bought by the Israel lobby and Erika Kirk getting caught in a lie about Egyptian planes. Also featuring Kurt Metzger and Stef Zamorano!

While the mainstream news media will continue portraying the recent mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia as an antisemitic terror attack, a much more likely conclusion is that this was a "false flag" act of terrorism conducted by supporters of Zionism to rally support for their cause and mute criticism of Israel's genocide in Gaza. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger note that media narratives quickly blamed Muslims, ISIS, and Iran while dismissing alternative explanations. Jimmy cites past incidents in Australia and the United States involving hoax threats allegedly traced to Israeli individuals, and highlights reporting that Australian police previously investigated paid actors carrying out antisemitic crimes.  Plus segments on Erika Kirk panicking and flying to Nashville to meet with Candace Owens, the U.S.-driven border clash between Thailand and Cambodia and the real reason the Tyler Robinson footage is being suppressed. Also featuring Candace Owens, Mike MacRae and Stef Zamorano. And a phone call from George Clooney!

Jimmy speaks with Candace Owens about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death, questioning the speed and certainty of official narratives and criticizing figures who immediately declared who was or wasn't responsible. Owens describes being shocked by what she sees as coordinated media behavior, donor pressure, and a rapid effort to control Kirk's legacy, in particular by right-wing figures like Tim Pool and Glenn Beck, framing this effort as part of a broader fight against Zionist influence in conservative media.  The two compare these tactics to past moments like during COVID, the BLM protests, and the JFK assassination, arguing that shaming people for asking questions is a familiar psychological strategy used to shut down inquiry. The discussion ends with Owens asserting that despite money, institutional power, and mainstream media alignment against her, public trust is shifting toward independent voices because truth resonates more than enforced consensus. Plus segments on Twitter AI program Grok dismantling the FBI narrative about Charlie Kirk's shooting, Erika Kirk accidentally contradicting her colleagues at TPUSA about Mikey McCoy's reaction to Charlie's shooting, and an FBI official's cringeworthy response to questions about Antifa's designation as a terrorist organization. Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from JD Vance!