Jake Smith and a deep bench of experts cover the U.S.–Iran deal headed for Geneva, the FBI's foiled White House attack plot, falling oil prices, and the economic and security stories shaping the week. With a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding set to be signed Friday in Geneva, Jake Smith leads Truthful Tuesday with a panel of Middle East and national-security experts weighing whether Tehran can be trusted to honor it. The discussion covers the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifted naval blockade, sanctions relief tied to Iranian compliance, the unresolved question of who monitors Iran's highly enriched uranium, and the continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon that could still derail the deal. Guests examine the weakened-but-defiant IRGC, the regime's internal divisions, the prospects for an expanded set of Abraham Accords, and oil markets reacting to the news as West Texas Intermediate slips below $78 a barrel. The program also breaks down a major homeland-security story: the FBI's disruption of an alleged plot targeting the UFC "Freedom 250" event at the White House, a multi-state scheme reportedly involving explosive-laden drones and a staged sniper team. Panelists discuss the scale and sophistication of the plot, the possibility of a foreign or state-sponsored link, and the broader risks tied to years of open-border crossings. The hour ties these threads to a wider theme the host returns to throughout the show: national division, a new NBC poll on declining American pride, and the cultural and political fault lines heading into the midterms. On the economy, the panel assesses how falling oil prices, stubborn inflation, and the Federal Reserve under new chair Kevin Warsh could shape relief at the pump and the ballot box. Additional segments cover the race for AI dominance and building public trust in the technology, fraud and eligibility loopholes in the SNAP food-stamp program, New York City Mayor Mamdani's $22 billion rent-control housing plan, and cuts to school safety officers in New York City schools. It's a wide-ranging look at U.S. foreign policy, national security, government spending, and the public impact of the week's biggest stories. FEATURED GUESTS Dr. Asaf Romirowsky — Executive Director, Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME); co-editor, October 7: The Wars Over Words and DeedsDelanie Bomar — Regional Communications Director, Republican National Committee (RNC)Judge Glock — Director of Research & Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute; contributing editor, City JournalPaul Davis — Vice President, Institute of World Politics; former U.S. Army and DIA intelligence analystJoel Rayburn — Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Center for Peace and Security in the Middle EastAutumn Dorsey — Policy Analyst, The Heritage Foundation (technology and AI policy)Dr. Julia R. Cartwright — Senior Research Fellow in Law & Economics, American Institute for Economic Research (AIER)Nicole Huyer — Senior Research Associate, Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, The Heritage FoundationJared Weisfeld — School safety advocateYour News Talk America with Jake Smith Broadcast weekdays on The Talk of Delmarva (92.7 and 98.5) and streaming online at WGMD.com and RealNewsTalk.com. Listen live, participate, and become a program Patriot by visiting: RealNewsTalk.com from 9 - Noon Eastern Follow the latest national conversations, interviews, and commentary from voices shaping America’s political landscape. Produced by DTD MEDIA. © 2026 DTD MEDIA, All Rights Reserved. Interactive Radio - Join DIAL — Ask Questions & Chat Live Go to RealNewsTalk.com on your phone or computer.Tap the blue "Join DIAL" button near the top of the page.Register with a quick display name Type your question or comment and send. The host and the rest of the audience see it live.Best experienced live, weekdays 9 a.m. to noon Eastern.
