Interrupted by Matt Jones – Episode 28: It’s The News

iHeartPodcasts | January 15, 2026

Episode Overview

In this lively and timely “news” edition, Kentucky Sports Radio Host Matt Jones reunites with co-hosts Billy and Drew to break down recent national and international headlines, politics, and quirky news in their signature conversational and irreverent style. From the Minneapolis ICE controversy and unrest in Iran, to Greenland, drag shows, milk wars, and the Fresh Prince house for sale, the trio offers reaction, debate, humor, and the kind of low-BS, common sense analysis they pride themselves on.

Key Discussion Points

1. Minneapolis ICE Incidents and Civil Rights (02:07–14:43)

• Summary:
  The episode opens with an in-depth discussion of recent ICE-involved shootings in Minneapolis, including the death of a local (Renee Good) and the wounding of a Venezuelan national. The hosts explore the controversy, legal implications, and chilling climate of law enforcement actions in the city.

• Notable Talking Points:

  • Bodycam Videos & Perception: Video of the tragic shooting divides opinion, with people seeing what they want to see based on personal perspective.
  • Rights & Due Process: Matt underscores, “You do not have to show ID in America... if you’re walking down the street.” (04:24)
  • Concerns Over Unchecked Power: The rise of masked, lightly trained ICE agents operating with little oversight troubles the hosts, with fears about civil liberties being eroded.
  • Failure to Investigate: Hosts criticize authorities’ reluctance to thoroughly investigate the shootings and use of loaded political rhetoric about “domestic terrorism.”
  • Parallels to History & Rule of Law: The possibility of the Insurrection Act being invoked is discussed with anxiety about the precedent and prospects for increasing unrest.

• Quotes:

  • “It is scary to me that we're letting this group of people operate with no supervision.” – Matt (05:56)
  • “The masks bother me. Does it, you guys?” – Matt (06:32)
  • “If you're walking down the street and somebody goes, where's your papers? ... and they just put you in a van and take you away... That’s happening.” – Matt (13:00)

2. Middle East & Iran Protests (14:59–17:50)

• Summary:
  The conversation shifts to Iran, where protest crackdowns, internet blackouts, mass casualties, and President Trump’s response fuel debate over U.S. intervention and regime change.

• Notable Talking Points:

  • Ongoing humanitarian crisis, regime brutality, and media suppression in Iran.
  • U.S. military maneuvers in the region echo the run-up to other interventions, prompting skepticism about regime change as a solution.
  • Matt notes the irony: “It’s kind of ironic to talk about shooting protesters when we’re shooting protesters.” (16:06)

• Quotes:

  • “We saw this in Iraq. We needed Saddam Hussein gone. But then when we got there... what happened? Chaos.” – Matt (16:41)

3. The Push to Acquire Greenland (18:00–26:23)

• Summary:
  Trump’s ongoing efforts to acquire Greenland come under scrutiny. The hosts express bafflement over the administration’s rationale, noting issues of sovereignty, geopolitics, and the potential pitfalls of “land-grabbing.”

• Notable Talking Points:

  • Strategic misconceptions about Greenland’s size and value.
  • Autonomy of Greenlanders—and their resistance to U.S. control.
  • The symbolic and ego-driven nature of the project, with Matt predicting: “...before the end of 2026... He will suggest... to call it Trumpland.” (25:20)

• Quotes:

  • “Are we allowed to just take people’s countries?” – Matt (20:49)
  • “I saw 90% of Americans do not want to invade Greenland. That was a poll that just came out.” – Matt (23:19)

4. Kentucky’s Proposed Drag Performance Law (29:12–34:28)

• Summary:
  A proposed Kentucky bill criminalizing “adult performances” (widely interpreted as drag shows) in public or where children “might be present” gets a critical and often hilarious analysis. The slippery definition of “drag” and the law’s enforceability are central.

• Notable Talking Points:

  • Ambiguous language: How to define “where children might be present”?
  • Cultural tradition: Powder puff games, Halloween costumes, and cross-dressing are highlighted to question the intent and impact.
  • Broad consensus: Banning sexually explicit acts around kids is different from banning mere gender non-conformity.

• Quotes:

  • “If they want to say you can't have sexual or adult performances... I'm okay with that. But if it's—we're trying to ban you from almost existing—then I think that's wrong.” – Matt (34:14)

5. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Investigation (34:50–39:44)

• Summary:
  The group discusses the Trump administration’s criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell—ostensibly over building renovations, but interpreted as political pressure to cut interest rates.

• Notable Talking Points:

  • Independence of the Fed as the backbone of U.S. economic credibility.
  • The risk that politicizing the Fed could trigger economic instability or a global loss of confidence.

• Quotes:

  • “The reason we are the world’s financial power... is... because of the independence of the Fed.” – Matt (37:39)

6. Whole Milk Returns to School Lunches (39:49–43:49)

• Summary:
  With Trump reversing restrictions on full-fat milk in schools, the guys reminisce and joke about the “milk wars,” dubious cafeteria nutrition, and the enigmatic corn nugget.

• Notable Talking Points:

  • Minimal difference in milk fat percentages.
  • The nostalgia and puzzlement around school lunch experiments with “corn nuggets.”

• Quotes:

  • “Let’s not act like we’re looking out for the kids with what we’re putting on the plate.” – Drew (43:06)
  • “I don’t have a strong milk view, except that I hate milk, so…” – Matt (40:27)

7. Florida’s Proposed ‘OnlyFans Tax’ (44:26–47:16)

• Summary:
  A Florida gubernatorial candidate proposes a 50% tax on OnlyFans creators, allegedly to fund education. The panel skewers the proposal as selective, unenforceable, and punitive toward independent women.

• Notable Talking Points:

  • Why single out OnlyFans and not other “vice” industries?
  • The likely result would be price hikes, not deterrence.
  • Cynicism about politicians grandstanding against adult content.

• Quotes:

  • “Why are you wanting to tax these people?” – Matt (46:42)

8. Fresh Prince House for Sale & TV Home Hype (47:24–51:17)

• Summary:
  The iconic “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” house is selling for $30 million. The trio debates whether they'd pay more for a famous TV home and ponders the real-life downsides, such as tourist traffic.

• Notable Talking Points:

  • The annoyance of living in a landmark.
  • The potential for lucrative Airbnb rentals.

9. High School Football Team Suspended for Losing (51:42–54:44)

• Summary:
  North Carolina’s High Point Central football team is suspended following a winless (and scoreless) season. The hosts discuss life lessons, the role of encouragement, and the value of letting kids participate even when they fail.

• Quotes:

  • “You teach a life lesson. You don’t tell the kids, ‘scram,’ Go find something else.” – Drew (54:33)

10. Top Jobs of 2026 (54:46–59:05)

• Summary:
  The top jobs for this year include cardiac techs, owner-operator truck drivers, and nearly all medical/social professions. There’s surprise that truck driving isn’t already eclipsed by AI, and a lament for undervalued essential workers.

• Notable Talking Points:

  • Many “good jobs” are high-stress, underpaid care professions.
  • Matt shares his own short trucking stint and muses on trucker culture.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On ICE & Civil Liberties:
  “This is the first time in a long time where I’m genuinely scared. Like, where is this going to lead?” – Matt (08:10)

• On Greenland:
  “Trump just wants things. He wants Greenland, he wants the Kennedy Center named after him—now he wants Greenland.” – Matt (23:00)

• On Culture Wars:
  “There are multiple people that will vote yes on this bill that if you looked back in their past, they've dressed up as women before.” – Matt (32:21)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• ICE Minneapolis shootings & protests: 02:07–14:43
• Iran unrest & U.S. intervention: 14:59–17:50
• Greenland acquisition debate: 18:00–26:23
• Kentucky drag bill: 29:12–34:28
• Jerome Powell/Fed investigation: 34:50–39:44
• Whole milk back in schools: 39:49–43:49
• OnlyFans tax proposal: 44:26–47:16
• Fresh Prince house for sale: 47:24–51:17
• High Point Central football woes: 51:42–54:44
• Best jobs of 2026: 54:46–59:05

Tone & Style

Unscripted, authentic, irreverent, and conversational—Matt, Billy, and Drew mix humor, plainspoken logic, and personal anecdote, inviting listeners into the locker room for honest, unfiltered news talk. They wrestle with serious issues, poke fun at state and national politics, and don’t shy away from self-deprecating jokes, making the episode accessible and engaging even for those just tuning in.

This summary includes all major topics, highlights panel dynamics and humor, and attributes direct quotes for context and clarity.