The Jimmy Dore Show

The Jimmy Dore Show

" Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered, a crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and freethinkers in 21st century America." -Patton Oswalt
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In this episode Jimmy argues that Donald Trump is backing away from his campaign promise of mass deportations by suggesting that long-term undocumented immigrants with jobs and no serious criminal records should be allowed to stay through some kind of legal arrangement. Jimmy points out that this a complete reversal of Trump's campaign rhetoric and compares the proposal to the amnesty granted under Ronald Reagan, while arguing that Trump's earlier comments about protecting farm and hotel workers showed that he never really intended to deport undocumented workers en masse. He contends that the corporate interests both Republican and Democratic administrations serve rely on immigrant labor to keep wages low and workers easier to control, and says if governments were seriously about enforcement they would target employers who hire undocumented workers. The discussion also explores criticism from Trump supporters who oppose amnesty, while Dore maintains that the country needs a strong border and orderly…

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Trump Admits Deportations "Too Tough" — Then Floats Amnesty

In this episode Jimmy argues that Donald Trump is backing away from his campaign promise of mass deportations by suggesting that long-term undocumented immigrants with jobs and no serious criminal records should be allowed to stay through some kind of legal arrangement. Jimmy points out that this a complete reversal of Trump's campaign rhetoric and compares the proposal to the amnesty granted under Ronald Reagan, while arguing that Trump's earlier comments about protecting farm and hotel workers showed that he never really intended to deport undocumented workers en masse. He contends that the corporate interests both Republican and Democratic administrations serve rely on immigrant labor to keep wages low and workers easier to control, and says if governments were seriously about enforcement they would target employers who hire undocumented workers. The discussion also explores criticism from Trump supporters who oppose amnesty, while Dore maintains that the country needs a strong border and orderly…

11 Nov 2026
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Dave Smith Confronts TPUSA to Their Faces for Betraying Charlie Kirk!

In this episode Jimmy highlights Dave Smith's confrontation with Turning Point USA representatives during an appearance on Piers Morgan's show, focusing on Smith's question about why the organization did not publicly defend Congressman Thomas Massie when pro-Israel political spending targeted his reelection. Smith also challenges TPUSA's handling of the Iran war, arguing that the organization and its representatives have shifted their positions and portrayed Trump's actions as a victory despite previously expressing concerns about military escalation. TPUSA representatives respond that Charlie Kirk privately opposed the initial strikes but ultimately supported Trump's decision publicly, and that they advocated for a peace agreement; Smith and Dore argue that these explanations evade the questions about Massie and the organization's political direction. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger conclude by accusing TPUSA of abandoning Kirk's noninterventionist positions in favor of support for Israel, while…

09 Nov 2026
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Republicans Turn on Each Other & Blame Trump for Election Wipeout!

In this episode Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger examine the fallout from Republican election losses in Tuesday's midterms, arguing that Donald Trump alienated his own supporters by dismissing their demands for the release of the Epstein files, reversing campaign promises, and prioritizing an unpopular war with Iran over economic concerns. Jimmy highlights divisions among conservative commentators, including Megyn Kelly who criticizes Mark Levin for demanding loyalty to Trump, Ron DeSantis who blames the party's losses partly on the Epstein files and congressional stock trading, and Matt Walsh who questions the Iran war. Alex Jones goes further, alleging that Trump is effectively a Democratic sleeper agent, while Jimmy jokes that Trump's actions have been so damaging to Republicans that he might as well be one. Dore argues that Republican infighting reflects a broader betrayal of the MAGA base, but predicts that Democratic leaders such as Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer will not meaningfully…

06 Nov 2026
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Tucker Warns: Nuclear War With Iran Could Start in Days!

In this episode Jimmy and geopolitical commentator Alexander Mercouris from The Duran discuss Tucker Carlson's claim that the Trump administration may be considering a nuclear strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain enrichment site, allegedly under pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mercouris says he cannot rule out the possibility, warns that any use of nuclear weapons would accelerate proliferation and make the world far more dangerous, and argues that even a limited strike could not be treated as an isolated military action. Jimmy speculates that Trump may be looking for a dramatic conventional attack, such as the "Mother of All Bombs," to claim victory and withdraw, while Mercouris says Trump may hope a spectacular military action will pressure Iran into accepting a deal; both discuss the risks of regional retaliation, economic disruption, and wider war. They also examine Trump's past rhetoric about annihilating Iran, Alex Jones's support for Carlson's warning, and JD Vance's earlier…

04 Nov 2026
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Glenn Diesen CANCELED for Telling the Truth About Ukraine w/ Glenn Diesen

For this episode Jimmy interviews Norwegian political scientist Glenn Diesen about what he describes as an increasingly hostile environment for dissenting views on the Ukraine war in Norway, including professional smears, canceled speaking engagements, public exposure of personal information, and accusations of Russian propaganda. Diesen argues that Norway's political, media, and academic establishment largely rejects debate over NATO expansion and Russia's security concerns, while government-funded NGOs, think tanks, and media organizations help marginalize critics; he cites his own disputes with the Norwegian Helsinki Committee and media fact-checking of his research. The discussion broadens to European policy toward Ukraine, with Diesen arguing that Western governments ignored Ukrainian support for negotiations, discouraged diplomacy, and continued military escalation under the banner of supporting Ukraine, while Jimmy compares these dynamics to media consolidation and the influence of wealthy and…

02 Nov 2026