I've Done Drugs, Folks!

Armstrong & Getty On Demand35mApril 2, 2026

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Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty launch into a blistering critique of California's $180 billion in alleged welfare and Medicaid fraud under Gavin Newsom's tenure, framing it as a systemic collapse of accountability in a state with the highest taxes and worst public outcomes. The hosts pivot sharply to a viral video of Newsom appearing visibly agitated during a public ceremony—twitching, wiping his face, and struggling to speak—prompting a controversial claim: 'I've done drugs, folks.' The hosts speculate he may be microdosing ketamine, citing the behavior as consistent with psychedelic use, and draw parallels to celebrity drug culture. They contrast this with a leaked Trump speech where he jokes about Iran's leaders and openly discusses seizing oil, while also highlighting the fragility of military operations and the strained state of NATO allies. The episode blends political outrage, conspiracy-adjacent speculation, and absurdist humor, culminating in a bizarre segment on a man's fetish for large fake breasts and a phone call with Kristi Noem’s husband—revealing a web of scandal, power, and performative identity that the hosts treat with equal parts mockery and alarm.

Key Takeaways
1

California’s Medi-Cal program loses an estimated $50 billion annually to fraud—25% of its $197 billion budget—according to a City Journal investigation.

2

Gavin Newsom’s 2014 critique of California’s high-speed rail as a 'subsidy' now contrasts sharply with his current leadership amid $180 billion in fraud allegations.

3

Newsom’s visibly erratic behavior during a public ceremony—twitching, nose-wiping, incoherent speech—has sparked speculation he is microdosing ketamine, a claim echoed by drug counselors online.

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A leaked Trump speech reveals he openly discussed seizing Iranian oil and questioned public willingness to endure economic fallout, signaling a hardline stance on the Middle East.

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Iran responded to Trump’s war speech with missile strikes on Israel, while European allies like France and the UK face military credibility crises due to underfunded, non-operational navies.

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Chapters
0:00
7 min

California’s $180 Billion Fraud Crisis

Since 2018, $180 billion worth of fraud scams and organized crime rings. Shocking yet unsurprising in a state that doesn't even have a mechanism for measuring whether their homeless industrial complex waste is doing any good.

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6:40
7 min

Gavin Newsom’s On-Stage Breakdown

I've done drugs, folks. There is something very odd happening there. And obviously, I can't nail down what it is.

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13:20
7 min

The Leaked Trump Speech and Iran Strategy

I just don't think people are going to put up with the stock market hit and everything long enough for us to take the oil.

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20:00
7 min

NATO’s Military Collapse and European Weakness

The hosts mock the UK’s inability to deploy its aircraft carriers due to lack of parts and expertise, and cite Trump’s frustration with European allies refusing to support U.S. military efforts in the Gulf.

26:40
7 min

The Kristi Noem Scandal and Fetish Culture

She described him as an extremely needy client who needed ample praise and feedback. But what stood out most, she recalled, is the comically large balloon breasts that he always wore under his tight shirts.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
I've done drugs, folks. There is something very odd happening there. And obviously, I can't nail down what it is.
Joe Getty12:24
Viral: 91.0
I just don't think people are going to put up with the stock market hit and everything long enough for us to take the oil.
Donald Trump (via leaked speech)25:59
Viral: 85.0
Since 2018, $180 billion worth of fraud scams and organized crime rings. Shocking yet unsurprising in a state that doesn't even have a mechanism for measuring whether their homeless industrial complex waste is doing any good.
Jack Armstrong4:21
Viral: 82.0
Speakers

Hosts

Jack ArmstrongJoe Getty
Topics Discussed
california fraud95%gavin newsom behavior90%kristi noem husband scandal88%ketamine microdosing85%leaked trump speech82%iran war speech80%nato military weakness75%feminine roleplay fetish70%
People & Brands

jack armstrong

person

18xNeutral

joe getty

person

16xNeutral

gavin newsom

person

12xNegative

donald trump

person

9xNegative

body by jake radio

organization

6xPositive

kristi noem

person

5xNegative

lydia love

person

4xNeutral

iheart radio

organization

4xNeutral

city journal

organization

3xNeutral

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