TJacks Unpacks

FULL EPISODE: Iran War, Zohran's First 100 Days, Mejia Wins, R*** Academy, and Rogan (Ep. 48)

Unpacking the latest with the Iran War, Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days in office, Analilia Mejia's win in NJ, CNN's r*** academy piece, and Joe Rogan visiting the White House.
VIBES OF THE WEEK:
The Closer I Get To You by Roberta Flack
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction and Missed the Cut
12:10 War with Iran
28:52 Zohran's First 100 Days
42:10 Mejia Wins
51:29 R*** Academy
1:06:07 Rogan Visits White House
1:12:46 Feel Good Story and Vibes of the Week
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This episode was originally published in April of 2026.

FULL EPISODE: Iran War, The Economy, Midterms, Noem and Kent, and Inside the Manosphere (Ep. 47)

Unpacking the latest with the Iran War, the state of the U.S. economy, the SAVE America Act and the 2026 midterms, the Kristi Noem firing and Joe Kent resignation, and the Inside the Manosphere Netflix documentary. 
Vibes of the Week:
Keep Ya Head Up by 2Pac
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction and Missed the Cut
10:00 War with Iran
30:12 The Economy
41:48 2026 Midterm Elections
48:29 Noem Fired, Kent Resigns
1:03:26 Into the Manosphere
1:12:48 Feel Good Story and Vibes of the Week
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This episode was originally published in March of 2026.

MIDWEEK MAILBAG: April 16, 2025 (Ep. 14)

VIEWER QUESTIONS: Does diversity really matter? | Would I leave the U.S.? | Kilmar Abrego Garcia | Show Updates
TIMESTAMPS
1:37 Does Diversity Matter?
4:23 Leaving the U.S.
6:41 Kilmar Abrego Garcia
11:29 Show Updates
14:31 Closing
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This show was originally published in April of 2025.
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FULL EPISODE: Unpacking Why Diversity Matters (Ep. 13)

FULL EPISODE: More trade war drama | Courts rule MD father must be returned | SAVE Act passes the House | Social security changes will impact millions | Bernie and AOC have another record turnout | Unpacking why diversity matters
TIMESTAMPS
1:19 Trade War Rages On
5:22 Courts Rule MD Man to be Returned
8:39 SAVE Act Passes House
12:11 Social Security Access Becomes Harder
14:54 Bernie and AOC Set Another Record
17:23 DEI vs. Diversity
19:44 The Data
25:17 My Story
33:22 Your Story
35:51 Becoming More Diverse
39:18 Shoutout of the Week
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This show was originally published in April of 2025.
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MIDWEEK MAILBAG: April 10, 2025 (Ep. 12)

VIEWER QUESTIONS: What is your reaction to the “I told you so” Kamala Harris viral moment? | Is Trump tanking the markets on purpose? | What are the three top issues facing the country? | What is my education background?
TIMESTAMPS
1:44 "I Told You So" Reaction
5:00 Trump Tanking on Purpose?
7:54 Top Three Issues
15:04 My Background
18:03 Sunday Episode Preview
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This show was originally published in April of 2025.
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FULL EPISODE: Unpacking How Americans Truly Feel About Trump Before His SOTU Address (Ep. 46)

FULL EPISODE: Unpacking the reality of where Americans stand on Trump prior to his State of the Union address this Tuesday.
Vibes of the Week:
Brushy Brush - Ms. Rachel and Elmo
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction and Missed the Cut
9:19 Immigration and Border Policy
17:28 The Economy
23:03 Foreign Policy
25:32 Respect for Democratic Values, Ethics, and Honesty
29:53 2026 Midterms
42:11 Feel Good Story and Vibes of the Week
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This episode was originally published in February of 2026.

FULL EPISODE: Bondi Testifies, SAVE Act, Partial Shutdown, EPA Changes, and RFK Jr. on Germs (Ep. 45)

Unpacking Pam Bondi's Epstein testimony, the SAVE America Act, the partial government shutdown over DHS funding, the recent EPA changes, and RFK Jr. on germs.
Vibes of the Week:
Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See sung by Mr. Elephant
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction and Missed the Cut
10:57 Pam Bondi Testifies
30:28 SAVE America Act
44:50 Partial Government Shutdown
54:54 EPA and Climate Change
1:02:48 RFK Jr. on Germs
1:09:20 Good News and Vibes of the Week
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This episode was originally published in February of 2026.

FULL EPISODE: Epstein Files, 2026 Elections, ICE and CBP, Jobs Report, and Trump's Racist Post (Ep. 44)

Unpacking what comes next in the wake of the Epstein Files, Republican rhetoric surrounding the upcoming midterm elections, the latest developments with ICE and CBP, the new January job numbers, and Trump’s racist post depicting the Obamas as monkeys.
Vibes of the Week:
Ambition - Wale
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction and Missed the Cut
10:15 Epstein Files
27:18 2026 Midterm Elections
35:09 ICE and Border Patrol
44:20 January Jobs Report
51:03 Trump's Racist Post
58:34 Good News and Vibes of the Week
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This episode was originally published in February of 2026.

FULL EPISODE: Epstein Files, Freedom of the Press, Seizing Ballots, Minnesota, and Housing (Ep. 43)

Unpacking the latest Epstein Files drop, Don Lemon and other journalists arrested, the federal government seizing ballots in Georgia, updates regarding Minnesota and immigration enforcement, and the reality of the housing market after Trump's most recent comments.
Vibes of the Week:
Teach Me How to Dougie - Cali Swag District
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction and Missed the Cut
9:45 Epstein Files
22:39 Freedom of the Press
32:17 Ballots Seized in Georgia
38:35 Minnesota and ICE
45:54 The Housing Market
50:11 Good News and Vibes of the Week
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This episode was originally published in February of 2026.

FULL EPISODE: Unpacking the Childcare Crisis in the U.S. (Ep. 11)

FULL EPISODE: Trump administration issues sweeping tariffs | Musk fails to buy WI seat | MD father disappeared to foreign prison | Trump flirts with an unconstitutional third term | Billions in medical debt forgiven | Unpacking the childcare crisis in the U.S.
TIMESTAMPS
1:01 Sweeping Tariffs
4:53 Liberal Judge Wins in WI
6:34 MD Father Disappeared
9:16 Trump Flirts with Third Term
10:36Medical Debt Forgiven
13:54 Price of Parenthood
18:11 Personal Experiences
21:46 Paid Leave Roadblocks
28:21 Policy Proposals
42:31 Final Thoughts
44:16 Shoutout of the Week
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This show was originally published in April of 2025.
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