The Jenny Beth Show

Jenny Beth Martin

Jenny Beth Martin is an original organizer of the Tea Party movement and the co-founder of Tea Party Patriots. She is an author, a filmmaker, and one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. The title she is most proud of is "Mom" to her boy/girl twins. She has been at the forefront, fighting for America's core principles for more than a decade.

  1. 17 HRS AGO

    Minnesota’s Massive Medicaid & SNAP Fraud Exposed | Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-8)

    Episode Overview In this episode of The Jenny Beth Show, Jenny Beth Martin sits down with Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-8) to discuss the massive fraud scandal unfolding in Minnesota — a scandal that could total anywhere from $9 billion to as much as $30 billion in alleged abuse of taxpayer funds. From Medicaid fraud and SNAP benefit irregularities to daycare centers that never operated and feeding programs that allegedly didn’t serve the children they claimed, this investigation is raising serious concerns about oversight, accountability, and leadership at both the state and federal levels. Congressman Stauber explains how whistleblowers inside Minnesota’s government first sounded the alarm, what role independent journalists played in exposing the scope of the fraud, and how Congress is working to restore integrity to public programs. Topics Covered How Minnesota’s fraud scandal was first uncoveredWhistleblower reports from state agenciesAllegations involving Medicaid, SNAP, and childcare programsThe “Feeding Our Future” controversyClaims of missing oversight and failed accountability measuresTSA reports of large cash transfers leaving the stateCongressional efforts to investigate and reform oversight systemsBroader concerns about fraud in other statesThe role of independent journalists in exposing abuseThe importance of restoring public trust in government programsWhy This Matters Taxpayer dollars are intended to serve vulnerable Americans — including children, seniors, and families in need. When fraud is allowed to flourish, it undermines public trust, weakens critical services, and damages confidence in government institutions. This episode examines what went wrong, who is being held accountable, and what reforms may be necessary to prevent similar failures in the future. Stay Connected For more episodes, visit jennybethshow.com Follow Jenny Beth on Facebook, Rumble, YouTube, Instagram, and X Learn more at teapartypatriots.org If you found this conversation helpful, be sure to subscribe and share the episode with others who care about protecting taxpayer dollars and restoring constitutional accountability.

    32 min
  2. 2D AGO

    How Texas Took Back Its Border | Dr. Dawn Buckingham, Texas Land Commissioner

    Securing the Border & Stopping China | Dr. Dawn Buckingham, Texas Land Commissioner In this episode, Jenny Beth Martin sits down with Dr. Dawn Buckingham, Texas Land Commissioner, to discuss how Texas is using its constitutional authority, land management powers, and mineral resources to strengthen border security, protect American sovereignty, and fund public education. Dr. Buckingham oversees 13 million acres of Texas public land and the mineral rights that support the Permanent School Fund — one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the United States. She explains how oil, gas, and rare earth mineral development on Texas land help finance schools, veterans programs, and disaster recovery efforts without raising taxes. The conversation also explores Texas’ aggressive action to secure the southern border during the Biden administration, including: Declaring disputed islands in the Rio Grande as Texas territory to eliminate cartel safe havensPurchasing strategic border property to accelerate border wall constructionEnhancing surveillance to detect cartel tunnelsSupporting Border Patrol and maintaining operational control of state landsDr. Buckingham also details how Texas intervened to prevent Chinese nationals from acquiring strategic land near critical infrastructure and military bases, protecting the state’s energy grid and national security. In addition, she shares updates on the historic preservation and transformation of the Alamo — including the creation of a world-class museum, education center, and restoration efforts designed to protect the Shrine of Texas Liberty for future generations. Topics Covered: Border security and cartel enforcement effortsRare earth minerals and reducing reliance on ChinaOil and gas production on Texas public landsProtecting strategic land from foreign adversariesThe Permanent School Fund and funding public educationVeterans homes, cemeteries, and land programsDisaster recovery and flood mitigationThe Alamo restoration projectLeadership principles for elected officialsTexas has long stood at the center of the fight for sovereignty, energy independence, and constitutional governance. In this conversation, Dr. Buckingham explains why what happens in Texas doesn’t just impact Texans — it shapes the future of the entire country.

    30 min
  3. FEB 6

    Insurrection Act & Immigration Enforcement | Benjamin Osborne, Center for Renewing America

    In this episode of The Jenny Beth Show, Jenny Beth Martin sits down with Benjamin Osborne, Legal Fellow at the Center for Renewing America, to examine the constitutional limits of state power and the federal government’s authority to enforce immigration law. Osborne explains how the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution works in practice and why states cannot legally nullify or obstruct federal law. Using recent events in Minnesota as a case study, he outlines the difference between lawful state resistance and unconstitutional defiance, and clarifies the proper mechanisms states can use to challenge federal policy. The conversation also explores the Insurrection Act, including when it can be invoked, how it has been used historically, and what legal options are available to a president when state officials refuse to enforce federal law. Osborne walks through the president’s authority to federalize the National Guard and the constitutional duty to ensure that laws are faithfully executed. In addition, Osborne discusses the legal challenge to automatic birthright citizenship, his role in filing an amicus brief supporting President Trump’s position, and the upcoming Supreme Court case. He explains the historical and legal arguments surrounding allegiance, sovereignty, and why the current system has created incentives for illegal immigration. This episode provides a clear, constitutional framework for understanding immigration enforcement, federal supremacy, and the consequences of state resistance to the rule of law. https://americarenewing.com/issues/when-state-resistance-meets-the-constitution-supremacy-executive-power-and-the-architecture-of-executing-federal-law/

    30 min
  4. FEB 4

    Peace Through Strength: America First Foreign Policy Explained | Amb. Carla Sands, AFPI

    In this episode of The Jenny Beth Show, Jenny Beth Martin is joined by Ambassador Carla Sands to examine how an America First foreign policy delivers peace through strength in an increasingly unstable world. Drawing from her experience as U.S. Ambassador to Denmark under President Trump, Ambassador Sands explains why Greenland and the Arctic are vital to U.S. national security, how China and Russia are aggressively expanding their influence, and why energy independence and military readiness are inseparable from American prosperity. This conversation breaks down complex foreign policy issues in plain language and shows how strong leadership abroad directly protects Americans at home. Topics covered in this episode include: What “peace through strength” means in practiceWhy Greenland is strategically critical to U.S. homeland securityChina and Russia’s growing presence in the ArcticNATO, sovereignty, and America’s responsibility to defend its interestsEnergy independence as a national security priorityHow strong diplomacy and military preparedness prevent warThe role of American leadership in maintaining global stabilityThis episode offers essential insight into the global challenges facing the United States and why an America First approach remains key to safeguarding freedom, security, and prosperity. Trump National Security Strategy: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf Guest: Ambassador Carla Sands, Chair, Foreign Policy Initiative & Senior Fellow for Energy Policy, America First Policy Institute |  X: @CarlaHSands  Host: Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman, Tea Party Patriots Action | X: @jennybethm

    34 min
  5. JAN 28

    The Supreme Court Battles Defining Religious Freedom | Mathew D. Staver, Chairman, Liberty Counsel

    In this episode of The Jenny Beth Show, Jenny Beth Martin is joined by Mathew D. Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, to examine the most consequential Supreme Court cases impacting religious freedom in America today. Staver outlines how government overreach—at the state and local levels—is increasingly colliding with First Amendment protections. From COVID-era mandates that shuttered churches to states openly defying federal law, these cases reveal a growing constitutional crisis with nationwide implications. Key topics discussed include: Ongoing Supreme Court cases involving religious exemptions, federal law, and state mandatesHow COVID lockdowns exposed unconstitutional restrictions on churches and faith-based institutionsA shocking custody case where a court barred a mother from taking her child to church or even reading the BibleGovernment-compelled speech and the legal battle over forced pronoun usage in public employmentThe fight to protect Christian employers and universities from ideological coercionParental rights, counseling bans, and the long-term consequences of government-mandated “affirming care”Why these legal battles will shape the future of religious liberty, free speech, and constitutional governmentStaver also explains why Liberty Counsel is at the forefront of these fights and what Americans should be watching as these cases move through the courts. This conversation is essential listening for anyone concerned about the erosion of constitutional freedoms and the role the Supreme Court will play in defining religious liberty for generations to come. Guest: Mathew D. Staver, Esq., B.S.C., Founder & Chairman, Liberty Counsel | X: @MatStaver  Host: Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman, Tea Party Patriots Action | X: @jennybethm

    45 min
  6. JAN 14

    The Truth About Radical Islam the Media Won’t Tell You | Brigitte Gabriel, ACT for America

    In this episode, Jenny Beth Martin sits down with Brigitte Gabriel, founder and president of ACT for America, for a candid and sobering discussion on the growing national security threats facing the United States. Brigitte shares her personal story of surviving radical Islamic violence as a child in Lebanon, growing up in bomb shelters, and witnessing firsthand how a free and pluralistic society can collapse when dangerous ideologies go unchallenged. She explains how those experiences shaped her lifelong mission to warn Americans before it’s too late. Topics discussed in this episode include: Brigitte Gabriel’s childhood surviving jihadist violence in LebanonHow radical Islam transformed from a religious movement into a political ideologyWhy Islamism is fundamentally incompatible with the U.S. ConstitutionThe difference between peaceful Muslims and radical Islamist movementsHow Sharia law conflicts with American law and women’s rightsThe long-term strategy to influence Western institutions from withinWhy Israel remains America’s strongest and most reliable ally in the Middle EastMedia bias and misinformation surrounding Israel and HamasThe national security risks posed by unchecked illegal immigrationWhy election integrity is critical to preserving American sovereigntyHow local activism, school boards, and city councils shape the future of the countryBrigitte also outlines actionable steps Americans can take right now to defend constitutional freedoms, engage locally, and push back against ideological infiltration—emphasizing that education alone is not enough without action. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about national security, religious freedom, election integrity, and the future of the United States. Guest: Brigitte Gabriel, Chairman, ACT For America | X: @ACTBrigitte | Website: www.actforamerica.org Host: Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman, Tea Party Patriots Action: X: @jennybethm Website: www.teapartypatriots.org

    1h 16m
  7. JAN 7

    Is a Color Revolution Coming to America? | Clint Brown, President, American Path

    In this episode, Jenny Beth Martin sits down with Clint Brown, President of American Path, for an in-depth discussion on political influence operations, narrative warfare, and the growing use of “color revolution” tactics inside the United States. Clint explains how strategies once used overseas to destabilize foreign governments are now being adapted for American politics—through media amplification, manufactured protests, elite signaling, and coordinated online narratives. He walks through how these operations shape public perception, exhaust voters, and influence elections without relying on traditional campaigning. Topics covered in this episode: What “color revolutions” are and how the playbook worksHow narrative control matters more than facts in modern politicsThe role of media, influencers, and foreign actors in shaping public opinionWhy “boring” or “stable” candidates can be strategically dangerousHow protests and online outrage can be manufactured or amplifiedThe impact of fear, chaos, and exhaustion on voter behaviorWhat to watch for as the country approaches the 2026 midterm electionsWhy grounding yourself in first principles matters more than reacting to headlinesClint also offers practical advice for staying engaged without becoming discouraged, recognizing influence operations online, and resisting fear-based political manipulation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of courage, civic engagement, and clarity as Americans work to preserve the constitutional republic. If you care about election integrity, political strategy, and understanding how power really operates in modern America, this episode provides essential context and insight. Guest: Clint Brown, President, American Path | X: @DissidentClint Host: Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman, Tea Party Patriots Action | X: @jennybethm

    1h 6m

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Jenny Beth Martin is an original organizer of the Tea Party movement and the co-founder of Tea Party Patriots. She is an author, a filmmaker, and one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. The title she is most proud of is "Mom" to her boy/girl twins. She has been at the forefront, fighting for America's core principles for more than a decade.