The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen
Petersen’s daily news show is for anyone who loves entertaining newscasts, exciting and educated guests, and perspectives of the world from a freedom-centric worldview. The Wake up America show with Austin Petersen is a live, two hour video podcast that plays every Monday-Friday from 7-9am central time. The show is available in audio form and streams live on video at wakeupamericashow.com. The Wake Up America show with Austin Petersen broadcasts from the capital of Missouri in Jefferson City. Petersen is a former presidential candidate, pundit, and entrepreneur.
Episodes
AP and Steffi celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Libertarians seek partnership with Elon Musk.
Elon Musk’s America Party, Trump’s No Tax on Tips, Mamdani’s Columbia Controversy & Argentina’s Libertarian Shift with Amity Dolby and Skot Sheller
In this episode of Wake Up America, we explore the most explosive political stories shaping July 2025.
Elon Musk’s America ...
📰 Today’s Headlines: 🇺🇸 Alligator Alcatraz – Trump & DeSantis unveil a migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades. Wire cages, razor wire, and gators in ICE hats. Is this bold border security or political theater in the swamp? 📉 The Big Beautiful Bill – $3.3 trillion in new debt, Medicaid cuts, tax breaks for tips, and civil war inside the GOP. Will Republicans...
On today’s Wake Up America:
We open with Zohran Mamdani’s plan to bring government-run grocery stores to NYC. Austin breaks down why this isn’t “equity”—it’s economic insanity, with examples from Kansas, Florida, and Soviet history.
Then, the Trump vs. Elon Musk feud explode...
Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Takeover? | The Big Beautiful Bill | Sneaky Breakup Tactics | Wake Up America
Description: 🚨 NYC is on the brink — and Zohran Mamdani might push it over the edge. In this episode of Wake Up America, Austin Petersen breaks down the radical rise of the self-declared socialist and mayoral nominee who wants t...
🔥 NYC MAYHEM: Zohran Mamdani's Socialist Rise Has Democrats Panicking | Freedom Family Friday
Trump blasts Mamdani saying Democrats have crossed the line. Have libertarians abandoned MAGA over the Iran bombing? @KingLibertarian reacts Toxic positivity? What's wrong with being happy? @RareCamellia reacts + Are young educated women the drivers of far left politics?
New York just nominated a socialist for mayor—welcome to Mamdani’s Marxist playground. We break it down with sarcasm, fire, and facts.
Then: Bernie Sanders gets fact-checked by Joe Rogan. Is this really the hottest time in history? We’ve got the receipts.
Next: Matt Gaetz’s ...
Trump's Ceasefire Chaos, Iran's Big Miss, and Why Women Are Giving Up on Marriage
Today on Wake Up America, we break down Trump’s surprise ceasefire deal after Iran’s failed missile strike on U.S. troops. Then: 🏙️ We cover NYC socialist Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral run and the housing crisis. 🥤 Do glass bottles have more micropl...
Trump bombs Iran's nuclear facilities. Leftists, paleocons, Islamists, Jew haters, and libertarians squeal. What's a 36 hour ride in a B2 bomber like? Vet pilot @Monetti4MO explains. How are the libertarians reacting to the crushing defeat of their enemies? @RobManess reacts.
Trump takes aim at Tucker Carlson over war with Iran comments. Trump vows to never let Iran have a nuke. @KDCodyTN Which jobs will be deleted by AI in the next decade? @Rarecamellia
Democrats rally for No Kings protest while Trump enjoys a military parade. @Miltimore79 reacts. Iran escalates conflict with Israel in retaliatory strikes while Hebrew nation establishes air dominance. The usual internet REE + @IGHaworth reacts.
Israel bombs Iranian nuclear facility. Is classical liberalism dead and gone? Stelios Panagiotou of the Lotus Eaters joins. @Panagiotou90St FREEDOM FAMILY FRIDAY! Justin and Steffi Petersen abide.
Boeing jet from India crashes after takeoff. Dems say Trump provoked the riots. @KonniBurton on the fall of conservatism in the GOP. Killing Mary Sue director James Sunshine hypes new film featuring @AP4Liberty cameo
Elon's full of regret for his crash out. Trump signals he's open to reconciliation. What's the legal question of deploying the Marines to LA? @JudgeNap - Libertarians leave the party to join the GOP @RealjohnDennis @miketermaat_
Trump sends in the Devil Dogs to quell immigration riots. ft @truemattedwards Liberation Day saw massive congressional stock trading. Honest mom is ‘pissing off a lot of men’ by explaining why many women have a low sex drive.
Rand Paul becomes MAGA enemy #1 over the Big Beautiful Bill. Elon Musk furiously deleting tweets critical of President Trump. LA immigration rioters give Trump the opening he's been needing. @KeithGrossFL - JD Vance interview by Theo Von goes viral
Musk threatens to form a new political party as battle with Trump explodes. Trump and Musk expected to speak privately after public feud continues to escalate. "They shall not grow old." Anniversary of D-Day. Commonly used household item savagely exposed cheating husband. Freedom Family Friday!
Elon speaks out on the BBB. Rand Paul and Thomas Massie vindicated? @Miltimore79 + AI is learning to escape human control. + Is Palantir a threat to American's privacy or an immigration boon? @JasonBassler1 reports.
MAGA turns on Musk after Elon takes shot at Trump's BBB. @KingLibertarian + Who is really the only man who can't be controlled? @RareCamellia + Do Christians love AI slop? @DCPentsak
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