In this episode of The Hammer Drops the host returns with a fired-up solo monologue, plugs an upcoming Friday night live show with conservative Willie and Cliff from Savagely Loud, and walks listeners through a lineup of domestic and international flashpoints. He also reminds fans where to find the show across social platforms and the website.

The central focus is the shooting of Renee Gooden and the protests in Minneapolis: the host examines the video evidence, debates police use of force and public reaction, and argues the unrest follows a familiar media and protest "playbook." He critiques how different political factions are responding on the streets and online, and asks whether both sides are being selective about which incidents draw outrage.

Immigration and accountability are major themes. The episode covers recent ICE actions, allegations of fraud tied to Somali and Venezuelan communities, and the political fallout including Tim Walz’s withdrawal from the governor’s race and accusations tied to Representative Ilhan Omar. The host frames himself as a "far middle" commentator who criticizes perceived hypocrisies across the political spectrum.

On geopolitics the show discusses the reported Venezuelan operation and claims about directed-energy or "sonic" weapons, the implications of Venezuela joining BRICS for the petrodollar and global finance, and strategic interest in Greenland. The host connects these stories to U.S. national security, troop and equipment posture, and the need for stronger border enforcement and deportations.

Throughout the episode the tone is confrontational and unapologetic: expect hard-hitting opinion on protests, media narratives, immigration policy, and global strategy, plus a push to tune into the live show, subscribe, and follow The Hammer Drops across social channels for more uncensored coverage.

Hosted by David on The Hammer Drops, this episode features Jess (Recon2Recovery), a combat veteran who tells a raw, detailed life story that moves from Army reconnaissance and an IED blast in Iraq to medical retirement, incarceration, severe addiction, homelessness, and ultimately recovery. Listeners will hear first-hand accounts of combat experiences, the blast that ejected him from a Humvee, and the physical and psychological aftermath that followed.

Jess shares his recovery journey in-depth — the rehabs and relapses, the turning points that led him to sobriety in 2023, and how he transformed his life to become a recovery coach and advocate for mental health, PTSD awareness, homelessness services, and addiction recovery. He also discusses studying social work and training to become an addiction counselor, and how lived experience now informs his work helping others.

Key topics include: the many faces of PTSD (not only combat-related), trauma triggers and nightmares, anger as a secondary emotion, traumatic brain injury, the role of therapy and medication, energy healing, faith and finding a higher power, and the critical importance of support systems, accountability and meaningful work in long-term recovery. Jess and Dave also talk frankly about prison culture, the struggle to disconnect from people/places/things that enable addiction, and practical steps for finding help.

Takeaways for listeners: recovery is long-term and deeply personal; asking for help and building a healthy community are essential; resources and advocacy matter for veterans and civilians alike; and lived experience can become a powerful tool to guide others out of addiction and homelessness. Find Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Recon2Recovery for resources, outreach and to connect directly.

The host announces a full-time co-host role on Savagely Loud beginning January 2026, teases a new live show called "In the Company of Misfits," and mentions upcoming merchandise and ways to follow and contact the show.

The episode features a confrontational monologue about recent international attacks, immigration, Islamist extremism, media narratives, demographic trends and abortion, and criticizes political and media priorities including foreign aid decisions.

It closes with calls for vigilance and self-protection advice, encouragement to follow on social platforms and podcast channels, and a reminder that Hammer Drops will continue alongside the host's new projects.