Saving America Week
Saving America Week  
Podcast: Brushwood Media Network
Published On: Sat Feb 07 2026
Description: Week In Review 2-7-26 The protests in Minneapolis have put ICE in the spotlight once again, but there's more to this story than meets the eye. From accusations of political maneuvering to tragic shootings and calls for reform, we're diving deep into the controversies surrounding ICE operations and the broader immigration debate.This week, a federal judge made a decision that sparked outrage across the nation, taking the death penalty off the table for an accused killer in a public execution case. Is our justice system failing victims? And why are some criminals living decades longer than those they murdered?The Federal Reserve is about to get a new leader, and most Americans have no idea why they should care. But this seemingly non-political body impacts your mortgage rates, the price of everything you buy, and even your travel plans! Trump's pick, Kevin Warsh, is a vocal critic of the current Fed. Can he fix our surging inflation and weak dollar?Bad news for bargain hunters! Saks Global Enterprises, the parent company of luxury giants like Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, just announced that about 50 Saks Off 5th stores are closing down as part of a bankruptcy filing. This isn't just about high-end fashion; it's a huge blow to middle-class Americans looking for quality finds.Can New York City ban a news channel from its taxis? That's what Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoemann Siegel is trying to do with Newsmax, sparking a massive free speech debate! Apparently, he's never heard of the First Amendment. Is this a slippery slope for media censorship?Kroger is making some of its biggest moves yet, but it’s not what you think. While they're opening massive new 'Marketplace' stores, they are simultaneously shutting down 60 locations and completely pulling the plug on their robotic warehouse experiment in Florida. Why is one of America's healthiest grocers retreating from the Sunshine State? In a move that's sending shockwaves through international relations, Panama's Supreme Court has just declared a massive port deal with a Chinese-backed company unconstitutional! This is a HUGE blow to China's influence in the Western Hemisphere. Find out why this is so important and what it means for global power dynamics!You won't believe what this nurse posted on social media! A Virginia nurse, Melinda Cook, was swiftly fired from VCU Health after publicly encouraging other nurses to drug and poison ICE agents. This shocking story highlights a disturbing trend. Imagine a wild elephant on a deadly rampage for TEN DAYS, killing dozens and injuring many more! This unimaginable story from India has sparked a debate about human-wildlife conflict and why authorities struggled to stop it. What's being done, and why are these incidents so common?Dr. Ronica Jacobs of Lifejacked! shares how she became a resilience expert, what it means to be lifejacked, and if resilience can be learned by anyone. Don't miss this empowering conversation on navigating life's challenges!In North Carolina, a 16-year-old sued his school after they suspended him for using the phrase “illegal alien” when asking his teacher a question about an assignment. What if I told you that you could stop paying income tax tomorrow, give your employees a massive raise, and it was all perfectly legal under the IRS code? That was the pitch for the 'Classic 105' program. It promised a revolution in medical benefits, but behind the luxury cars and high-rise offices, there were no loans, no insurance, and no real money - just a $25 million paper trail that led straight to federal prison. We sit down with Dr. Stephen Bryen, a top expert on defense and technology, to ask a crucial question: Is America ready to win the new Cold War against Russia and China? We discuss the growing threat in space and what it will take to secure the free world.