Donald Jeffries and Tony Arterburn host a raw, unscripted America Unplugged episode dissecting the 250th anniversary of the Republic, a rare 1957 JFK reading of the Declaration of Independence, and how modern America has strayed from its founding principles.

They debate Lincoln’s legacy, the erosion of consent of the governed, media and institutional failures, prospects for a nonviolent “third American revolution” or secession, and headlines from the week — with sharp historical context and contrarian analysis.

Hosts Billy Ray Valentine, Tony Arterburn and Ashley dig into headlines on this episode of America Unplugged, unpacking tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s energy leverage, and the U.S. response. They debate whether actions stem from incompetence, intentional strategy, or deeper power plays by entrenched interests.

The conversation covers Israel and Netanyahu, the role of the deep state, market and energy impacts, and the political fallout heading into the midterms — all framed through the show’s unfiltered, skeptical lens.

Hosts Billy Ray Valentine, Don Jeffries and Tony Arterburn tackle the week's headlines — from the Knicks' street-level joy and World Cup solidarity to how social-media algorithms shape what we see.

They probe geopolitics and hidden history, debating the Iran deal, sanctions, Zionism and elite influence in an unauthorized, unscripted conversation on America Unplugged.