America First

Securing the border: Federal overreach or practical immigration policies?
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes is joined by legal and media analyst Lionel and democratic strategist Robert Patillo. The three discuss recent federal immigration policy. Many on the right are glad to see the border closed and...
Jun 24, 2026 09:01
America First with Scottie Nell Hughes is a timely political analysis program examining the policies and priorities emerging from the administration of US President Donald Trump. The show explores the foundations of the “America First” strategy by breaking down the economic, foreign policy, and domestic initiatives that shaped the agenda while examining the reasoning behind them and the results they were designed to achieve.

Securing the border: Federal overreach or practical immigration policies?
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes is joined by legal and media analyst Lionel and democratic strategist Robert Patillo. The three discuss recent federal immigration policy. Many on the right are glad to see the border closed and...
Jun 24, 2026 09:01
The Supreme Court’s summer of consequences: Rulings that will determine the future of the US
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes is joined by conservative commentators Steve Malzberg and Melik Abdul. The three discuss one of the most consequential seasons of rulings in the Supreme Court’s history. Will the court...
Jun 17, 2026 06:18
Gas prices rising: Who is to blame / and how will the electorate respond?
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes addresses the question that is on every American’s mind: what is happening with gas prices? The war in Iran has moved the needle up on gas, household products, and groceries. How much more...
Jun 10, 2026 06:41
Trump’s Endorsement: The golden seal that holds the key to victory
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes discusses the power of the Trump Endorsement. US President Donald Trump is now 8-0 in his endorsements of GOP candidates and is fresh off a major victory of Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th...
Jun 3, 2026 07:24
Is resistance futile: Local communities take the fight to high-tech data centers
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes looks at the growing and disturbing trend of high-tech data centers popping up across the nation. Record energy and water consumption, as well as noise and light pollution, and even health...
May 27, 2026 06:40
Hantavirus: Media Hoax or Covid 2.0?
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes takes a look at what could be the next scamdemic: Hantavirus. Media reports have wildly blown the illness out of proportion. Does the World Health Organization really think people will fall for a...
May 20, 2026 06:03
America First & the climate agenda: Do they mix?
What does a climate policy look like under America First? Many believe that ‘green’ policies are about keeping the environment and populations healthy. Yet a serious critique of these policies has shown that very often, corporations...
May 15, 2026 06:17
Government bailouts: How tariffs end up giving huge taxpayer refunds to corporations
On this episode of America First, we dive deep into a new conspiracy surrounding tariffs. The Trump administration touted them as a way to fix trade imbalances. But then they were struck down. And guess who is lining up for refunds... corporations!...
May 13, 2026 06:16
Representative Tim Burchett: What the government doesn’t want you to know about UFOs
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes has the honor of being joined by Tennessee Republican Representative Tim Burchett. Rep. Burchett talks about a lifelong passion of his – revealing the truth about UFOs. As a member of...
May 6, 2026 06:17