Brett Breaks Things

Brett Breaks Things

Brett Breaks Things is unapologetic, independent media for a time that demands it. Hosted by Brett Rowley, a veteran producer turned fearless truth-teller, we break down the world around us — from politics and current events to sports, entertainment, and social media — with sharp insight, fearless honesty, and a touch of Florida wildness. Our mission is to speak truth to power, expose injustice, debunk lies, and hold the powerful accountable—all while keeping it real, smart, and unfiltered. Broadcasting from South Florida, we explore why today’s Florida is tomorrow’s America, offering our listeners not just commentary but clarity, courage, and the tools to stay informed in a constantly shifting world.

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August 26, 2025 54 mins

Donald Trump has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a shocking move that experts say may be unconstitutional. We break down what she’s accused of, why she refuses to step down, and the legal fight ahead. Plus—Trump’s growing authoritarian streak: from bragging about gold in the Oval Office to threatening to deploy the National Guard in blue cities, and trading insults with Illinois Govern...

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Trump just forced Intel to hand over a $10 billion stake to the U.S. government—cheered by Bernie Sanders, blasted by conservatives as “socialism.” Is this taxpayer payback or the end of free-market capitalism? From Fox Business rants to White House power plays, we break down Trump’s MAGA-to-Marx moment and what it means for American business.

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Bolton's home was raided; guess he was right about retribution.  Trump’s America looks less like a government and more like a bad reality show. The infamous “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center just got slapped down by a judge, but taxpayers will still be stuck paying for the mess. Pam Bondi and Stephen Miller are threatening to jail mayors who won’t bend the knee, while Boston’s leaders fire bac...

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California’s governor is dragging Republicans online with Trump-style trolling, and the right-wing meltdown is real. But does it lift Democrats or just drag politics further into the mud? Meanwhile, Texas Republicans pass a gerrymander designed to guarantee 5 new GOP House seats, and 79% of D.C. residents oppose Trump’s authoritarian police takeover.

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Donald Trump is now targeting America’s museums—claiming the Smithsonian is “out of control” for teaching about slavery and instructing lawyers to purge history the same way his administration has gone after colleges. We break down his war on truth, from PragerU in schools to Oklahoma’s “America-first” teacher tests, and what historians warn is an authoritarian rewriting of the past. Plus: DOJ prosecutor Ed Martin’s witch hunt agai...

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European leaders rushed to Washington to push for peace in Ukraine, but Donald Trump used the Zelenskyy summit to echo Putin’s talking points instead. From blaming Biden for the war, to floating U.S. troop “guarantees,” to vowing an end to mail-in ballots, Trump once again left allies shaken and Putin smiling. Today we break down the summit, the ceasefire reversal, and Trump’s latest attack on democracy.

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Trump walked into his much-hyped summit with Vladimir Putin demanding a ceasefire in Ukraine. He left with nothing—no deal, no concessions, and no consequences. Instead, Trump echoed Putin’s talking points, hinted at ceding Donbas to Russia, and punted responsibility to Zelenskyy, who wasn’t even in the room. U.S. officials looked shaken, Fox reporters admitted it “did not seem like things went well,” and even John Bolton said Trum...

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This episode dissects the high-stakes Alaska Summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, spotlighting the skepticism from European leaders, U.S. lawmakers, and President Zelenskyy over Trump’s tactics. We explore fears of territorial concessions in Ukraine, the optics of Trump’s perceived weakness, and the risk of U.S. compromise on global security. Also featured: Russia’s suspected breach of the federal court filing system, Tr...

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Trump’s directive to rewrite Smithsonian history and defend Confederate symbols isn’t just about the past—it’s about cementing power today. With D.C. patrolled by armored vehicles and federal agents, we’re seeing a blueprint for how authoritarianism takes hold.

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Donald Trump just put the D.C. police under direct federal control, handed power to Pam Bondi and Jeanine Pirro, and promised military backup — all while crime rates are already down. We break down the mayor’s pushback, the administration’s openly authoritarian rhetoric, and the political theater driving it. Plus, in Texas and Florida, Republican leaders are plotting a redistricting offensive that could erase Democratic districts a...

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From a possible federal takeover of D.C. with Judge Jeanine as Trump’s enforcer, to phony economic charts from Project 2025’s Stephen Moore, to a census scheme designed to erase millions from representation—today we follow the warning signs. The moves may look chaotic, but they add up to something far more dangerous.

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August 7, 2025 57 mins

Trump’s tariffs have officially kicked in — and even Paul Ryan and Rand Paul are begging MAGA to stop lighting its own wallet on fire. India gets punished for buying Russian oil while China gets a pass (because… reasons?), and Navarro can’t keep his excuses straight. Meanwhile, Trump promises $2 gas and mumbles through another incoherent update on Putin. This isn’t policy — it’s political improv w...

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Trump says he’s got “nothing to do” with the surprise grand jury targeting Obama-era officials over the Russia probe—while his allies spin it as a takedown of the Deep State. Meanwhile, Tulsi Gabbard plays dodgeball with “irrefutable evidence,” and Fox News's Jeanine Pirro is now your U.S. Attorney for D.C. (no, seriously).


We break down the coordinated messaging effort to...

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Texas is ground zero in the new redistricting war—and Democrats just flipped the table. As Republicans threaten arrests, flee the state, and invoke Trump’s map demands, Dems are finally saying: bring a knife to a knife fight. We break down which party has really gerrymandered more—and what happens when both go nuclear. Plus: Trump fired the top jobs statistician after bad numbers, and even his allies are turning on him. Kevin O’Lea...

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After a devastating July jobs report and brutal downward revisions for May and June, Trump found his scapegoat—firing Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer. From stunned silence on Fox to full-blown denial on Newsmax, even Trump's echo chamber couldn't spin the numbers. Now, he's calling job reports a “scam” and replacing truth with propaganda. Meanwhile, in Texas, Democrats flee to block...

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Trump’s trade war hits pause—but only for a week. Today’s show breaks down the “reciprocal” tariff mess with a full explainer, country list, and timeline of Trump’s whiplash policy shifts. Prices are rising, companies are panicking, and Trump’s own team can’t explain the plan—because there probably isn’t one. Meanwhile, FCC Chair Brendan Carr...

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Josh Hawley’s stock ban bill just made Congress clutch its pearls—and portfolios. Rick Scott doesn’t want to be poor, Rand Paul demands it apply to Trump, and Ron Johnson thinks it’ll scare off rich people from running for office (oh no!). Today’s show breaks down the HONEST Act (formally The PELOSI Act), who’s panicking, who’s pretending to support it, and who still doesn’t know what’s in it (co...

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Cory Booker erupts on the Senate floor, torching fellow Democrats for caving to Trump—and he's not wrong. Meanwhile, Trump bizarrely admits Epstein “stole” Virginia Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago, confirming what many suspected he knew all along. Plus: Ghislaine’s immunity plea flops, Markwayne Mullin blames Obama, and Trump loyalist Emil Bove lands a judgeship despite whistleblower...

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A tragic NYPD shooting sparks twisted political takes—Sen. Kennedy wants “idiot control” but suggests bringing back racist stop-and-frisk instead of actual gun reform. Trump skips the grief to open a golf course in Scotland and lies about ending 5 wars. Meanwhile, Epstein’s ghost won’t die: Maxwell’s lawyers say her conviction was illegal, Trump won’t rule out a pardon, and Elie Honig is stunned....

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is engulfed in scandal—from leaking classified intel via Signal, to elevating Trump loyalists over experienced leaders, and dodging congressional accountability. Fox News confirms the leaks. Lawmakers demand answers. And somehow, Mike Waltz tries to spin it as Biden’s fault. Is this just a rogue cabinet member—or the next front in Trump’s loyalty-over-competence crusade? Plus, we go through some recen...

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