Mike Sperrazza and Mike Hoeflich cut through the spin on crime stats—are rates really down under Biden, or just reclassified to look that way? The Mikes spotlight Trump-style diplomacy, from Putin–Zelensky signals and Western security guarantees for Ukraine to what they see as the current White House’s weakness. Plus: a calm take on the Bills’ preseason, Social Security’s 90th anniversary (and why benefits aren’t going away), and a closing call to keep faith in leadership that negotiates peace and prosperity.

(00:11:08) Narrative Manipulation Impact on Reported Crime Rates

(00:16:05) Negotiating Global Relations Through Diplomacy

(00:18:07) Impact of Political Leaders on Global Stability

(00:21:32) Potential Impact of Key Players' Absence

(00:23:27) Protecting Social Security for Future Generations

(00:26:15) Trump's Diplomacy: Inspiring Trust in Leadership