The NFL has gone FULL woke — from male cheerleaders to end-zone slogans — and fans are fed up. With the NFL season just around the corner, excitement is building. Sundays mean food, beer, and football — both real and fantasy. But while fans gear up, the NFL continues to evolve into a woke league. Recently, the Vikings made headlines for including male cheerleaders in traditionally female roles — but they weren’t the first. The LA Rams led the way back in 2018. It’s ironic: women have fought for representation in sports, yet when men occupy roles historically held by women, it’s praised as “inclusion.” On top of that, the NFL is bringing back end-zone slogans for the sixth straight year, forcing teams to paint messages like “End Racism,” “Stop Hate,” “Choose Love,” or “Inspire Change.” We’re tired of virtue signaling, especially when it feels forced. The NFL may be too big to fail, but many fans are simply fed up with everything needing to be “woke.”

Violent crime in Washington, DC is near 30-year lows — but stubbornly high homicide rates keep it among the most dangerous U.S. cities. Is President Trump right or wrong to call in the National Guard? The media says no, but we’re not so sure.

Trump also made waves by pushing for a new U.S. Census — unusual outside the 10-year cycle — and seeking to exclude illegal immigrants from the count. Supporters call it common sense, critics say it defies the Constitution.

In money news, new rules will soon let 401(k) investors access private equity and cryptocurrency. More investment freedom sounds great — if you don’t want them, you don’t have to buy them.

And finally, the WNBA’s strangest trend yet: dildo throwing. On Polymarket, the hot bet is whether one will hit the court on any given day.

The political theater continues this week as Texas Republicans push an aggressive redistricting plan that could flip five U.S. House seats in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. Backed by Governor Abbott, the move has sparked fierce backlash, prompting over 50 Democratic state legislators to flee the state and break quorum—blocking the vote entirely. In response, Republican leaders have issued civil arrest warrants and are even seeking FBI assistance to locate the missing lawmakers. National Democrats, including leaders in California and New York, have threatened to explore similar redistricting strategies, though legal differences between states make that a tougher path. Meanwhile, the Fed held interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.50% last week, as expected. But the real surprise came days later with a bombshell jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. July’s numbers came in weak, and May and June were revised downward by a combined 258,000 jobs. Many believe this data could’ve influenced the Fed’s policy stance had it been available sooner. In a bold move, President Trump fired BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, claiming accountability is needed to improve data quality and timeliness. Critics argue she was just the messenger, but the message from Trump is loud and clear. Finally, we take an early look at the 2028 presidential race. Kamala Harris has announced she won’t run for California governor, leaving the door open for a presidential bid—but the decision doesn’t inspire confidence. After her loss to Trump in 2024, her standing within the Democratic Party is uncertain. We break down potential nominees on both sides and discuss why the road to 2028 already looks chaotic.

We kick things off with American Eagle’s bold new ad campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney — a healthy, attractive woman and a major shift from the industry’s recent trend of using “body inclusivity” as a marketing crutch. While most people appreciate the lighthearted “Good Jeans” slogan, some critics are stretching to connect it to eugenics and Nazi ideals due to Sweeney’s blonde hair and blue eyes. We find that claim absurd — and so do most consumers. The result? American Eagle stock is up, and the campaign is a clear win.

Next, we turn to a tragic mass shooting in NYC over the weekend. The alleged shooter, Shane Tamura, reportedly traveled from Las Vegas to target NFL headquarters, blaming the league for his mental health decline and alleged CTE symptoms stemming from high school football. We break down what we know — and the broader implications.

We also cover a graphic brawl that went viral this week. While both sides clearly escalated the conflict, it’s impossible to ignore how the media coverage would be drastically different if the racial dynamics were reversed. We don’t focus on race — we focus on media hypocrisy and what gets amplified (or buried) based on narrative.

And finally, we dive into a major EU–US trade deal struck over the weekend. Even left-leaning outlets admit the deal heavily favors the U.S. — further proof that under President Trump, America negotiates from a position of strength. While some on the left are busy mocking him as “TACO,” we’re watching him deliver real wins on the global stage. America First. Always.

Was Stephen Colbert really canceled over politics… or was it just bad business?

If you listen to the media narrative, you might think Colbert was forced out after calling Trump’s $16 million settlement with Paramount “a bribe.” Just days later, he announced The Late Show would officially end in May 2026.

But here’s the truth: the show has reportedly been losing $40 million a year — with Colbert pulling in a $15 million salary. That kind of math doesn’t work forever.

This episode breaks down the real reasons behind Colbert’s cancellation, the Trump–Paramount payout, and how the media spins stories to fit an agenda. We also dig into Hunter Biden’s wild takes on immigration and Trump. Let's put it this way — he is not a fan of Trump.

In this episode of The Elliot Omanson Show, we break down President Joe Biden’s recent interview with the New York Times, where he defends his use of the autopen to approve a wave of last-minute presidential pardons.

Biden insists he was fully in control — blasting Trump and Republicans as “liars.” But leaked emails from Chief of Staff Jeff Zients suggest otherwise: White House staffers approved the pardons using Biden’s name based on what was “orally” said in meetings, not direct written authorization. We explore what this means politically and legally — and how it feeds into Trump’s narrative that Biden isn’t running the show.

We also shift gears to discuss the rise of AI and its impact on the job market. Will artificial intelligence eliminate millions of jobs — or ultimately create more? We look at expert takes, past tech revolutions, and what’s likely ahead.

As always, expect tangents, hot takes, and some unfiltered humor throughout.

The government fails at a lot of things — but one thing it does remarkably well is hiding the truth from the American people.

The Jeffrey Epstein case is the prime example. Both parties have played a role in burying the facts. While the government can’t completely silence the so-called “conspiracies,” it has done a disturbingly effective job at keeping the full truth hidden.

The Biden administration has allowed the cover-up to continue — and the Trump administration was no better. Neither side is innocent. And at this point, the truth may never fully come out.

Even worse, the American people have lost something far greater: trust in their government.

This isn’t the only case that’s destroyed public faith. Look at the Russia collusion hoax, where the now-discredited Steele dossier was used to spy on the Trump campaign. Now, the very people behind it — former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan — are facing potential criminal investigations.

As always, we call out the lies, challenge the narrative, and bring you the truth the media won’t touch.

This week’s episode dives deep into the most controversial topic in America right now: the Big Beautiful Bill.

Everyone’s weighing in — Elon Musk, Democrats, mainstream media, even some conservatives — and the outrage is loud. But let’s be honest: a lot of that outrage is misleading.

While critics scream about the deficit and benefit cuts, they conveniently ignore the real drivers — like tax cuts — and completely downplay the massive revenue this bill is bringing in through tariffs. We break it all down, expose the spin, and give you our honest take.

We also talk about a major political upset: Zohran Mamdani just defeated Andrew Cuomo in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary. We dive into Mamdani’s radical platform, what it means for the future of New York, and how it fits into the broader shift happening in U.S. politics.

As always, we call out hypocrisy, cut through the noise, and give you real talk on the biggest stories in America.