Hour 3: Tick Tock Iran

The Jesse Kelly Show34mMay 19, 2026

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Lydia Saranai, filling in for Jesse Kelly, delivers a fiery, ideologically charged monologue on U.S. foreign policy, energy economics, and media bias, framing President Trump as a decisive leader confronting existential threats like Iran while battling a deeply entrenched liberal media establishment. She argues that Trump’s 'America First' agenda has delivered tangible results—from border security to economic revitalization—but is undermined by Democratic sabotage, particularly through green energy policies that have driven up utility costs. Her central claim: the skyrocketing gas and electricity prices are not due to market forces but to a deliberate 'war on fossil fuels' initiated by Biden, which she calls a 'green new hoax.' She traces this to the closure of Indian Point nuclear plant under Cuomo, predicting long-term energy instability. Saranai also launches a scathing critique of mainstream media, accusing newsrooms of ideological indoctrination, particularly at outlets like ABC’s The View, which she argues are public airwaves with journalistic responsibilities that are routinely violated. Drawing from her own experience as a journalist, she recounts how her political views were suppressed in newsrooms, and she calls for citizens to reject mainstream media in favor of alternative sources. The episode culminates in a call to action: reject liberal bias, support truth-tellers, and trust in divine providence as the nation faces a 'make or break' moment with Iran.

Key Takeaways
1

Trump’s 'America First' foreign policy is a decisive response to Iran’s nuclear threat, and he means business when he says he’ll destroy their civilization if necessary.

2

Gas and utility prices are rising not due to supply issues but because of Biden’s 'war on fossil fuels' and the closure of Indian Point nuclear plant under Cuomo.

3

Mainstream media, especially The View, are not news but ideological propaganda on public airwaves, violating FCC standards by routinely lying and omitting key facts.

4

Newsrooms are ideologically homogeneous, with journalists often from wealthy, liberal families who suppress conservative viewpoints and punish dissent.

5

Citizens should stop funding biased local newspapers and instead support alternative media to combat systemic media bias.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Introduction and Media Sponsorship

Lydia Saranai introduces herself as a guest host, promoting Body by Jake Radio and setting the stage for a politically charged episode. She begins with a brief mention of RFK’s appearance and a self-referential joke about her social media handle.

2:00
3 min

Trump’s Foreign Policy and the Iran Threat

Trump means business. If Trump says he's going to blow you up, he's going to blow you up. And Trump says he's going to destroy your civilization. He's going to destroy your civilization.

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5:00
5 min

The Green Energy Scam and Utility Cost Crisis

They're going to pass down the cost. to the consumer because that's what a business can do. That's what they do, right? Supply and demand. Plus they have a monopoly.

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10:00
5 min

Media Bias and the Newsroom Conspiracy

I was like, uh-huh, uh-huh. You know, because back then when you worked at local news, you couldn't say where your political affiliations lied at lay.

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15:00
5 min

The View as a Violation of FCC Standards

The View is under the umbrella of ABC News. They made that transition about a decade ago. Wow. So that's why the FCC, Brendan Chairman Carr, feels like he is on – you know, more firm footing to go after the view.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
Trump means business. If Trump says he's going to blow you up, he's going to blow you up. And Trump says he's going to destroy your civilization. He's going to destroy your civilization.
Lydia Saranai6:22
Viral: 88.0
Do you know not a single time and that news goes on a loop? They never mentioned he was an illegal alien.
Lydia Saranai30:22
Viral: 78.0
are going to pass down the cost. to the consumer because that's what a business can do. That's what they do, right? Supply and demand. Plus they have a monopoly.
Lydia Saranai5:21
Viral: 76.0
Speakers

Host

Lydia Saranai

Guest

Curtis Houck
Topics Discussed
media bias92%iran nuclear threat90%green energy hoax88%newsroom ideology86%energy policy85%the view fcc violation82%fossil fuel industry80%alternative media75%
People & Brands

donald trump

person

24xPositive

joe biden

person

14xNegative

lydia saranai

person

12xPositive

the view

media

8xNegative

indian point

place

6xNegative

curtis houck

person

5xPositive

body by jake radio

media

4xNeutral

abc news

media

4xNegative

aoc

person

3xNegative

kamala harris

person

3xNegative

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