Wake Up America with Austin Petersen
If you’re tired of being gaslit by corporate media, sick of shallow hot takes, and ready for fearless truth delivered with wit, fire, and facts, Wake Up America is your daily briefing for the battle of ideas.
Hosted by Austin Petersen — former presidential candidate, media entrepreneur, and unapologetic defender of liberty — this high-energy political talk show cuts through the noise with bold analysis, sharp humor, and evidence-driven commentary.
Every episode delivers:
• Hard-hitting breakdowns of the day’s biggest political headlines
• Libertarian-leaning, America-First perspective grounded in facts
• Deep dives into economics, culture, foreign policy, and constitutional principles
• Interviews with lawmakers, policy experts, journalists, and rising voices
• Rapid-fire solo segments that blend history, philosophy, and modern politics
This isn’t performative outrage. It’s strategic thinking for people who care about Western civilization, individual liberty, and limited government.
Austin brings a unique mix of nationalist instinct and libertarian economics — defending free markets, calling out corruption on the right and left, challenging reckless foreign policy, exposing government overreach, and defending American values without apology.
Expect:
🔥 Breaking news analysis
📊 Real data and receipts
🎙 Smart, pointed interviews
⚔ Culture war clarity
📚 Historical context that actually matters
Whether the topic is Congress, the Supreme Court, Big Tech censorship, immigration, economic chaos, global conflicts, or the internal battles within the conservative movement — Wake Up America gives you the tools to understand what’s happening and why it matters.
If you value:
Freedom
Free speech
Free markets
Strong borders
Limited government
Personal responsibility
You’re in the right place.
New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe now and join thousands of Americans who refuse to sleepwalk through history.
It’s time to wake up.
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
🎙️ 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) and Brian Jodice (@AFCpress) explain a historic school choice victory—a new federal tax credit that could revolutionize education across all 50 states.
💘 Camellia Peterson (@RareCamellia) returns for a wild discussion on why men have stopped approaching women in public—and what it says about the state of modern relationships.
💵 Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) closes the show with a breakdown of Trump’s economic legacy: tax cuts extended, tips and overtime untaxed—but deficits and tariffs looming. Is this real growth or a fiscal mirage?
🔊 Plus: Rants, laughs, a little rage, and a closing message on stoicism, dignity, and what it means to live freely in an age of madness.
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Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
🎙️ 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 announces it’s ditching corn syrup in favor of real sugar—but America’s sugar supply might not be ready.
📊 Gen X: Trump’s Secret Weapon? – Jon Miltimore (@Miltimore79), Managing Editor at the American Institute for Economic Research, joins at 8:00 AM CT to explain why Gen X and millennials may carry Trump across the finish line in 2024.
📉 Trump’s Base Wobbles – Mark Mitchell (@honestpollster), Head of Rasmussen Reports, joins at 8:30 AM CT to reveal what the latest polling says about Trump’s declining support among independents and minorities—and what could be causing it.
Plus, commentary, laughs, and insight you won’t get anywhere else.
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Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
It’s Freedom Family Friday on Wake Up America with Austin & Stephanie Petersen—assuming the baby stays asleep long enough for all the madness!
Today’s romp includes:
A viral Coldplay concert scandal as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot spark cheating rumors on the jumbotron 🎤
CBS pulls the plug on Colbert, finally canceling The Late Show—we ask if this is a cultural shift or just budget cuts 🤡
Trump sues the Wall Street Journal and directs AG Pam Bondi to unseal Epstein files—will the base cheer or boo this move? 🔥
And finally: Peter Jackson invests $15 million to bring back the extinct giant moa bird.
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Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
🎙️ Today on Wake Up America — the only show where the news hits harder than a Trump tariff and crazier than Elmo on X:
🔥 Trump’s PBS & NPR Defunding Victory: In a surprise move, Trump’s rescissions package hits Big Bird where it hurts—right in the federal wallet. We break down what it means for public broadcasting and how the left is absolutely melting down.
🕵️ Epstein Files Flip-Flop: Why did Trump’s DOJ suddenly reverse course on releasing Epstein client data? We dig into the “conspiracy boomerang” and why even MAGA is raising eyebrows.
🤖 The Age of High-Agency AI: Have you ever thought, “I wish I could hire a $200,000 developer”? What if you didn’t have to? I share the wild story of how AI tools are turning everyday hustlers into tech giants—without code, investors, or Ivy League degrees. PLUS: I tease my upcoming AI Masterclass, where I’ll teach you exactly how I run my business, beat algorithms, and scale like a Silicon Valley pro (without moving to San Francisco).
💻 Private Servers, Private Lives: Missouri AG launches an investigation into Biden's top appointees after explosive claims from whistleblower documents about secret communication channels. @RareCamellia joins to unpack it all.
🗽 Tired of Feeling Powerless? You won’t after today’s episode.
👉 Subscribe, share, and stay tuned for the launch of my AI Masterclass—because the future doesn’t belong to the credentialed… it belongs to the high-agency rebels.
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
🧠 What They Don’t Want You to Know About Epstein, Musk, and Your Money:
• 🎭 Kevin Spacey calls for unsealing Epstein files
• 📉 Dershowitz denies everything — but knows the names?
• 🇫🇷 France investigates Elon Musk’s X — global censorship incoming?
• 🗣️ Liz Mair joins to break it all down @LizMair
• 🧾 Speaker Mike Johnson breaks with Trump on Epstein transparency
• 💸 Chris Freiman crushes 4 persistent economic myths @cafreiman
• ☕ Truth served hot — only on Wake Up America
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
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, vaccine shaming, and how to rebuild relationships after the culture war burned Thanksgiving dinner to a crisp.
In this episode:
🖊️ Autopengate: The machine that signed America’s future
📜 Trump’s push to expose the pardons
🧠 Biden’s cognitive shadow over clemency decisions
💔 Families divided by politics—with @rarecamellia on what can be healed
😤 Quiet cracking & revenge quitting: the workplace collapse Gen Z perfected
💬 Audience Qs, brutal truths, and big laughs
🔥 Merch drop: “Who Really Signed It?” now on 4LibertyShop.com
👇 Watch, comment, and share if you're tired of presidents who need batteries to govern.
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
🎙️ 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 leader in the White House—and they’ve got one. Austin breaks down how President Trump is running America like a company: cutting fat, pushing tariffs, battling the Fed, and driving record-breaking economic numbers. But is he risking it all by mixing policy with personal vendettas?
🎤 8:00 AM CT — Jon Miltimore (@miltimore79) joins the show to discuss Newsom's political opportunism and the growing backlash to progressive failures nationwide.
🎖️ 8:30 AM CT — Brandon Prichard (@RealPrichard) joins us to talk about the Defend the Guard movement in the wake of the tragic Texas floods that killed over 100 Americans. As National Guard units are deployed abroad, are we leaving Americans vulnerable at home?
This was a fast-paced, fire-breathing episode loaded with facts, punchlines, and powerful interviews. Catch the replay and share it with your fellow patriots.
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
📜 Show Description:
On this Freedom Family Friday, @AP4Liberty is joined by his wife @SteffiP4Liberty and brother @justinjpetersen for an explosive conversation about liberty wins abroad and trust fractures at home.
🔹 Argentina’s Libertarian Revival
President Javier Milei (@JMilei) slashes spending, deregulates the economy, and shocks the global elite
Inflation drops, poverty falls, and GDP rebounds after a brutal year of austerity
What Milei proves about free markets—and what America can learn from it
🔹 MAGA Trust Crisis: Epstein, Ukraine, and Lindsey Graham
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) calls Epstein questions a “waste of time”—and the base isn’t buying it
MAGA influencers like @elonmusk, @TuckerCarlson, and @JackPosobiec express betrayal
Trump doubles down with an endorsement of @LindseyGrahamSC and calls for more Ukraine aid
Is the movement fracturing—and how much of it will follow him no matter what?
🔹 Faith and Fallout: The Paxton Divorce Bombshell
Texas State Senator Angela Paxton announces divorce from AG Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) on “biblical grounds”
Is this a personal scandal or a political earthquake ahead of his challenge to @JohnCornyn?
🎙️ With guests:
@SteffiP4Liberty on personal integrity, faith, and political hypocrisy
@justinjpetersen with a libertarian’s take on Milei’s playbook and MAGA disillusionment