The Jimmy Dore Show
Episode: Judge Issues MASS GAG ORDER In Kirk Assassination Case!
Date: October 22, 2025
Host: Jimmy Dore
Key Guests/Contributors: Kurt, Former CIA Officer (John Kiriakou), Alec Baldwin (impression), Court Reporter, Candace Owens (discussed, not present)
Overview
This episode of The Jimmy Dore Show dives into the unprecedented gag order issued in the high-profile assassination case of Charlie Kirk, with particular focus on the suppression of witnesses, potential judicial corruption, media complicity, and broader themes involving government secrecy and foreign interference. Dore and his co-hosts connect these developments to ongoing critiques of the intelligence community, the conflict in Israel/Palestine, and the influence of lobbying groups such as AIPAC. The show blends serious investigative discussion with characteristic irreverence and biting satire.
Key Discussion Points
1. Alec Baldwin Satire Segment (01:44–07:19)
- Impression bit: Jimmy, as himself, takes a comedic call from “Alec Baldwin,” who tells a wild story about a car crash and pokes fun at family dynamics and celebrity culture.
- Ties into broader show themes of media coverage, public narrative, and personal accountability.
2. The Kirk Assassination Case & the Gag Order (07:33–22:42)
Main Subject: Judge Tony Graff in Utah issues an extraordinary gag order in the Tyler Robinson case (Charlie Kirk assassination).
Details of the Gag Order
- Over 3,000 potential witnesses, including students, family members, legal teams, and the press, are included (08:54–10:28).
- The order is unprecedented and was issued unilaterally by Judge Graff, not at the request of prosecution or defense (15:26, 15:30).
"On October 16, 2025, Graff the judge drops an unprecedented gag order on his own motion. There was no request from prosecutors or defense to muzzle all the witnesses. The judge just did this by himself. Pulled it out of his ass."
— Jimmy Dore (15:26)
Concerns and Irregularities
- Representation issues: Questions over how Tyler Robinson's defense lawyer was selected, raising conflict of interest and fairness concerns (11:06–12:44).
- Foreign Influence: Evidence discussed of Israeli IP addresses conducting Google searches on the involved Utah judge prior to the assassination (13:10–15:26).
- Press Complicity: Outrage at the lack of media challenge to the gag order; fear this is designed to "blackout justice" (15:26–17:17).
"Where's the press corps spine? This isn't protecting due process. It's a blackout of justice."
— Jimmy Dore (16:09)
Media and Influencer Response
- Candace Owens vowed to ignore the gag order and continue her own investigation (12:30, 17:17).
- Online backlash, especially targeting Candace Owens, likened to historical smears against dissenters in other large scandals (19:44–20:52).
- Cat Turd (online persona) accused of trying to silence independent questioning, prompting comparisons to the treatment of whistleblowers and dissenters in past cases.
“That’s how I know Candace is close to the truth. Very well said.”
— Jimmy Dore (20:16)
Discrepancies in Official Narrative
- Dore and Kurt list implausibilities in the prosecution’s case, such as the alleged actions and capabilities of Tyler Robinson (21:12–22:04).
- Reference to connections with tech company Palantir and oddities with the weapon supposedly used.
3. Israel/Palestine, Geopolitics, and U.S. Involvement (24:37–36:00)
Greater Israel Project & Ethnic Cleansing
- Segments discuss statements by Professor John Mearsheimer and former Mossad and CIA agents regarding Israel’s rejection of a two-state solution and ongoing ethnic cleansing (25:33–28:25, 31:07–33:40).
“The Israelis have already de facto annexed Gaza and the West Bank. Their principal goal now is to ethnically cleanse the Palestinians out of those two areas.”
— John Mearsheimer (25:41)
- Evidence cited of continued Israeli aggression, blockades of aid, and undermining of ceasefires—described as acts of collective punishment and war crimes (29:02–30:23).
False Flag Operations
- Former Mossad officer openly hints at orchestrated missile attacks to justify further military action and the erasure of Gaza, plans for future provocations (32:28, 33:10).
“There’s going to be some missiles coming from Gaza into Israel and they’re going to blame it on Hamas, but it’s going to be their missiles.”
— Jimmy Dore (33:10)
U.S. Politics and Satire
- Mockery of U.S. politicians’ support for Israel, highlighted by a parody performance of “Sweet Home Yerushalayim” (35:46–37:38).
"Whenever I'm in Alabama, I think to myself, this has to be exactly like what Israel's like, except without the humidity. Am I right?"
— Jimmy Dore (37:31)
4. Intelligence Community Secrets and Corruption (38:08–55:10)
Media and Intelligence Community’s Role in Regime Change
- Discussion with a former CIA officer (John Kiriakou) about the true power and continual intervention of the CIA in U.S. and global politics.
"The CIA is the greatest threat to global stability in the world. No other single organization is involved in violation of law, including our own, more than the CIA. America and the world would be far better and safer place without the CIA."
— Quoting Scott Ritter, with agreement from Former CIA Officer (43:04)
- Ridicule of claims that the modern intelligence community is too “incompetent” for coups; hosts argue the bureaucracy has both layers of ineptitude and deep circles of capable, shadowy actors (46:48–54:34).
- Insights into "continuity of government" contingency planning, underground bunkers, and the selective inclusion of high-level government officials (51:27–52:21).
Financial Black Holes and Secret Programs
- Allegations discussed of trillions missing from federal government, tied to covert projects but dismissed as deliberate theft or hyper-competence (54:12–55:10).
5. AIPAC, Lobbying, and Political Backlash (56:12–60:13)
- Announcement: Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton returns AIPAC money, becoming the first to do so, sparking a rare public complaint by the organization (56:12–58:22).
“No, the extremes is letting your government be run by a foreign country. That’s the extreme.”
— Jimmy Dore (57:17)
- Satirical remarks on the logic of accusing someone of “lacking conviction” for returning bribe money, and calling out AIPAC’s defense of foreign influence as “America’s interest.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Judicial Overreach:
“On October 16, 2025, Graff the judge drops an unprecedented gag order on his own motion. There was no request from prosecutors or defense to muzzle all the witnesses. The judge just did this by himself. Pulled it out of his ass.”
Jimmy Dore (15:26) -
On Government and Media Complicity:
“Where’s the press corps spine? This isn’t protecting due process. It’s a blackout of justice.”
Jimmy Dore (16:09) -
On Whistleblowers and the Matrix Tactic:
“Seems the popular Matrix tactic to discredit you is to call you crazy. That’s how I know Candace is close to the truth. Very well said.”
Jimmy Dore (20:16) -
On the CIA:
“The CIA is the greatest threat to global stability in the world.”
Scott Ritter, quoted and agreed to by Former CIA Officer (43:04) -
On AIPAC’s Response:
“No, the extremes is letting your government be run by a foreign country. That’s the extreme.”
Jimmy Dore (57:17)
Key Segment Timestamps
| Timestamp | Segment | Content/Highlights | |------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:44–07:19 | Alec Baldwin Satire | Comic bit, light commentary on media and family | | 08:54–12:44 | Introduction to the Gag Order (News Recap) | Details of the court hearing, scope of the gag order | | 13:10–15:26 | Foreign IP Searches, Judicial Setup | Discussion of Israeli IP address searches pre-assassination | | 15:26–17:17 | Media Silence, Call for Legal Challenge | Media complicity, call to challenge the gag order | | 19:44–20:52 | Smears Against Candace Owens | Comparing attacks to historical whistleblower smears | | 21:12–22:04 | Implausibilities in Official Narrative | Inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case | | 24:37–28:25 | Israel/Palestine, Ethnic Cleansing | Mearsheimer, Mossad, and war crimes discussion | | 31:07–33:40 | Mossad Officer on False Flags | Open admission of false flag plans | | 35:46–37:38 | "Sweet Home Yerushalayim" Parody | Mockery of U.S. evangelical pro-Israel support | | 43:04 | On the CIA | Scott Ritter’s condemnation, agreement by ex-CIA officer | | 51:27–52:21 | The Denver Bunker (COG) | Underground government continuity plans | | 56:12–58:22 | Seth Moulton Returns AIPAC Money | AIPAC’s backlash, analysis of lobbying influence |
Tone & Takeaways
- Tone: Outrage mixed with satire, skepticism, and dark humor. Direct, profane in places, sharp criticism of institutional actors.
- Attitude: Anti-establishment, critical of both U.S. and Israeli political and intelligence entities, supportive of transparency and true investigative journalism.
- Big Takeaway: The Kirk assassination trial, via the severe gag order, is emblematic of wider government-media corruption and suppression. Foreign interference, especially from Israel, is suspected at the highest levels, and the media/political apparatus is portrayed as complicit. Whistleblowers, the rare honest politician, and independent media are lauded for defying this orchestrated silence.
Conclusion
Jimmy Dore and his team forcefully argue that the imposition of a sweeping gag order in the Tyler Robinson (Charlie Kirk assassination) case is a glaring sign of institutional cover-up, media cowardice, and broader systemic corruption involving the U.S. intelligence community and foreign interests. Through sharp satire, guest commentary, and persistent skepticism, the show positions itself as one of the few remaining outlets willing to challenge the official narrative.
For Further Listening
- Listen from [08:54] for the core discussion on the gag order.
- [25:33–33:10] for deep dives into Israel/Palestine with academic and intelligence perspectives.
- [38:08–55:10] for insights and stories from a former CIA officer about covert operations and bureaucratic dysfunction.
- [56:12–58:22] for the AIPAC blowback details and broader political analysis.
