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The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen

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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

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119:15

Trump & Elon Musk Reunite at Charlie Kirk Funeral...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/09/22

Donald Trump and Elon Musk shocked the nation by shaking hands at Charlie Kirk’s funeral — their first public interaction since a bitter feud earlier this year. What does this reunion mean for politics, business, and free speech?On today’s Wake Up America Show (Sept 22, 2025): Why patriotic assimilation still matters in light of the latest H-1B visa news. Trump brings back the tougher U.S. citizenship test with 128 civics questions. Guest Jon Miltimore on Fauci’s pardon bombshell — new Senate

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89:53

Charlotte Killing Sparks Trump Crackdown Calls on...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/09/09

🔴 Main Story: The brutal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail sparks outrage. President Trump calls the suspect “evil” and demands a national crackdown on violent crime, while Elon Musk pushes for expedited death penalty sentences. Charlotte’s Democrat leaders scramble with excuses about “safety nets.” Austin breaks down what went wrong — and what must change.👨‍👦 7:30 AM CT: Mark Ludwig (@StLMarkLudwig) of Americans for Equal Shared Parenting joins us. He’s

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113:20

Charlotte Train Horror: Career Criminal Kills...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/09/08

A shocking tragedy in Charlotte: Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, just 23 years old, was brutally murdered on a light rail train by career criminal Decarlos Brown Jr., a man with 14 prior arrests who was still walking free. Why was he released? Why did city leaders stay silent? And why does the media ignore this case when the racial dynamics don’t fit their narrative? Today on the Wake Up America Show, Austin Petersen breaks down the horrific details, exposes the political cowardice behind

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108:00

🚨 DOJ’s SHOCK MOVE: Trump Team Weighs Trans Gun Ban...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/09/05

The Trump Justice Department is reportedly considering banning transgender Americans from owning firearms in the wake of the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting. We break down what this means for the Second Amendment, the future of liberty, and the dangerous precedent it could set. ✅ Stories we cover today: DOJ’s rumored trans gun ban proposal Costco gold bars surge 42% in value Malcolm Gladwell’s shocking confession on trans athletes 💬 Join the conversation live and share your thoughts! 👕

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01:59:56

Catholic School Massacre: Trans Killer's Sick...

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2025/08/28

Two children were murdered and 17 others injured in a horrific Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis. The killer, Robin Westman, left behind a manifesto filled with antisemitic hate, “Free Palestine” slogans, and “Kill Trump” notes scrawled on gun magazines. The mayor immediately pivoted to defending transgender ideology and pushing gun control, rather than confronting the disturbing patterns behind these crimes.Today on the Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen: 🕊️ Breaking down the facts

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02:04:26

Generation Ghosted: Why Gen X Won’t Lead | Wake Up...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/08/18

Generation Ghosted: Why Gen X Won’t Lead | Wake Up America ShowIs Generation X really the “forgotten generation” with no legacy of leadership, or are we the last sane Americans holding it all together? Austin Petersen breaks down the New York Times hit piece on Gen X and explains why independence isn’t irrelevance. 🔥 Today’s Topics: 📰 Gen X in the crossfire: NYT says we’ve been ghosted from leadership 🧬 Designer babies and the ethics of genetic engineering 🪖 National Guard locked and loaded in

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01:35:01

Sydney Sweeney’s Great Crime: Voting Republican?

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/08/04

🎙 Sydney Sweeney’s Great Crime: Voting Republican? | The Wake Up America ShowIs denim now a hate crime? Hollywood starlet Sydney Sweeney is under fire for the unthinkable—being a Republican in public. In today’s Wake Up America Show, Austin Petersen dives into the online mob’s meltdown over Sweeney’s voter registration and her unapologetically American Eagle ad. Here’s what we’re covering in today’s explosive episode: 🔴 Sydney Sweeney backlash – Why voting red is the new scarlet letter in

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01:44:19

Trump Reinstates the Presidential Fitness Test – with...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/08/01

🚨 Trump Brings Back the Presidential Fitness Test — with RFK Jr. Leading the Charge! On today’s Freedom Family Friday, Austin Petersen and Steffi (@STeffiP4Liberty) break down Trump’s bold move to “Make America Fit Again.” We dig into the fascinating history of the Presidential Fitness Test — from JFK’s Cold War push for strong youth to RFK Jr.'s surprising new role in the Trump administration. Plus: 🍽️ Are restaurants scamming you with sneaky pricing tricks? 🧓 Gen X job seekers say ageism is

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01:46:55

The Marriage Comeback, the AI Job Collapse, and...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/07/30

🎙️ Today on Wake Up America with Austin Petersen:A jam-packed show diving into the biggest stories shaping the future of culture, politics, and liberty—with facts, fire, and a whole lotta fun. 🔹 💍 Marriage Is Back: New data shows a surge in marriage rates—and it’s not just cultural nostalgia. Is the West waking up to what makes civilization work? 🔹 🧨 The Depopulation Bomb: As birth rates collapse worldwide, is the future childless by choice—or by design? 🔹 🤖 AI Is Killing Entry-Level

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01:48:25

Hulk Hogan, Ozzy, and Theo Huxtable Dead – Is the...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/07/25

It’s Freedom Family Friday on the Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen and Stephanie Petersen! Today, we mourn the loss of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, and Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner—and ask if this marks the true Death of the ’80s.Then, we tackle the wildest stories in politics and pop culture: 🟡 Trump’s executive order gives cities new power to clean up homeless encampments. Compassion or crackdown? 🟣 Pedro Pascal’s handsy behavior has Hollywood

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01:31:03

🎙️ Trump Strikes Back: Treason, Thomas Massie, and...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/07/23

President Trump accuses Barack Obama of treason—and Congress responds by… fleeing a vote on the Epstein files?On today’s Wake Up America Show, Austin Petersen breaks down the biggest stories the media won’t touch: 🔥 Why Trump might be right about Obama 🏃 Why Congress ran from Thomas Massie’s truth bomb 🏈 Trump’s push to bring back the Redskins—and what it really means 🇯🇵 Populism in Japan? Yes, even there 🏛️ Austin was told to put away his 🇺🇸 flag at a museum—now there’s a bill to fight

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01:35:38

Organ Harvest Horror: When Bureaucracy Trumps Biology

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/07/22

🎙️ Wake Up America with Austin Petersen📅 Episode Date: July 22, 2025 This morning, Austin uncovers one of the most horrifying stories in modern American medicine: a bombshell report reveals patients may have had their organs harvested while still alive. Bureaucratic haste, donor quotas, and reckless DCD protocols have created a system where the line between life and death is blurrier than ever. Then, a full slate of guests join to tackle the major battles ahead: 🧠 Walt Blanks Jr. (@WaltBlanksJr)

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01:42:49

Coldplay Canceled, Coke Gets Sweet, and Trump Takes a...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/07/21

🎙️ Wake Up America – July 21, 2025 Episode Title: Coldplay Canceled, Coke Gets Sweet, and Trump Takes a Hit In today’s episode of Wake Up America, Austin Petersen breaks down the weekend’s wildest stories—from pop culture meltdowns to political fallout. Here’s what’s coming up: 💋 Coldplay Kiss Cam Chaos: A viral moment at a Coldplay concert sparks an alleged affair scandal, corporate resignations, and a fierce debate over whether cancel culture has gone too far. 🥤 Coca-Cola's Sweet Switch: Coke

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01:33:01

Autopen Armageddon: Why Trump Is Blowing the Lid off...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/07/15

President Trump wants answers—and the autopen is back in the spotlight. On today’s Wake Up America, we dive into the shady scandal behind Biden’s final pardons. Did Joe actually approve those clemency orders, or did a machine sign off while he wandered the halls looking for pudding? This isn’t a conspiracy—it’s an investigation.You’ll get the sharp monologue, the laughs, and the facts the mainstream won’t touch. Plus: Camellia Peterson (@rarecamellia) joins us to break down political estrangement,

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01:39:51

Did Gavin Newsom Convince You He's Ready To Be...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/07/14

🎙️ Wake Up America — July 14, 2025 Main Story: Gavin Newsom’s Southern Strategy Backfires This morning on Wake Up America, Austin Petersen unpacks Gavin Newsom’s desperate rebranding tour through South Carolina—while his home state of California spirals deeper into chaos. From federal raids on cartel-run cannabis farms to skyrocketing crime and crumbling infrastructure, Newsom’s “national blueprint” looks more like a warning label. Also on the show: ✅ Trump as CEO: Americans wanted a business

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01:40:15

The Conspiracy Boomerang: Trump, Epstein, and the...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/07/09

On today’s explosive episode of Wake Up America, Austin Petersen dives deep into the Epstein cover-up backlash and how it’s now hitting Trump’s own inner circle.After years of fueling the populist right with conspiracy theories — from birtherism to deep state coups — the Trump movement is suddenly telling its followers to “trust the DOJ” when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein. But MAGA influencers like Laura Loomer and Alex Jones aren’t buying it. Is this the final straw for conspiracy culture? Or just

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01:51:57

America Already Has Govt Run Grocery Stores. Here's...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/07/01

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 explodes over the Big Beautiful Bill. Who’s right about the spending? What’s really in the bill? And how does it impact YOU? At 8:00 AM CT, Camellia Peterson joins to discuss Ron DeSantis’ push to reform university accreditation,

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01:46:47

Zohran Mamdani: Tax White People!

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/06/30

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 to tax “whiter” neighborhoods, freeze rent, shut down capitalism, and refuses to condemn violent anti-Israel rhetoric. Jon Miltimore from FEE.org joins at 8:00 AM CT to unpack

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01:39:02

Elon Musk Proposes New Party Amid Trump Feud

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/06/06

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!

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01:56:55

Elon Musk Calls Trump Megabill a ‘Disgusting...

The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen ·

2025/06/05

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.

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