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
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Democrat Rep Jamaal Bowman claims he "accidentally" pulled a fire alarm that disrupted a GOP bill. AOC defends him. Matt Gaetz is trying to oust McCarthy. Bill Maher says Joe Biden shouldn't run. RFK Jr getting closer to running as independent. 3D Print General kicked off Youtube.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Leftists have narrowed down why they despise the fact that men think about the Roman Empire every day. Can you guess why? Trans bully beats up girl in school. Joe Biden hates it when you ask him about Hunter. Don't waste your time with these side hustles. ft @SteffiP4Liberty and @JustinJPetersen on Freedom Family Friday!
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
A lame GOP debate full of talking over one another likely vindicated Trump's strategy to skip it. @PaulCurtman reacts to debate plus North Korean defector who whined about racism returned to the USA. @RareCamellia thinks this person actually won the debate. @PentsakDaniella's religious conversion.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Philadelphia mobs looted Target and other stores on the heels of news that the woke retailer would be shutting them down. Federal looters file antitrust lawsuit against Amazon ft @VanceGinn. @JudgeNap weighs in on Bob Menendez bribery charges and Donald Trump's latest court case loss. Writers strike may be over. Writers strike ends so what changed? ft @Miltimore79
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Senator Bob Menendez refuses to step down despite calls from his own party to resign in wake of bribery scandal ft @CliffMaloney. His excuse? He's Cuban! Trump bought a gun except he didn't because he can't. Still probably gonna b yo prasidant. Pearlythingz roasted by Matt Walsh over men and marriage ft @RareCamellia. Pro-life progressive Terissa Bukovinac steps up to challenge Joe Biden for president. ft @Terrisalin - 6 misconceptions about the Roman Empire.
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Professional leftists were freaking out over a new poll by the Washington Post and ABC News that shows Trump beating Biden by 10 points. @McCloskeyUSA #MeToo founder Rose McGowan speaks out on Russell Brand allegations. Burger King invites a boycott by pulling ads from Rumble. Robert F. Kennedy Jr flirts with Libertarian Party run ft @ChrisSpangle
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
A member of the UK govt sent a letter to Rumble and TikTok suggesting they prevent Russell Brand from earning money. @Sirajhashmi reports. The senate dress code change over John Fetterman isn't the real issue. Second Trump term puts the Deep State right in the target ft @rarecamellia. Elon Musk's neuralink chip needs volunteers ft @PentsakDaniella. The age of peak happiness.
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Leftists went insane when MO Senator @BillEigel took a flamethrower to a pile of boxes, which were an effigy of porno books lefties want to put in schools. NYC wants to remove statues of Washington and Jefferson. Does the 14th amendment preclude Trump from running? @JudgeNap reports. @ToddSeavey reacts to comments from Louis CK that we need immigration to make the United States more terrible.