The Hake Report

Live Mon-Fri 9-11 AM PT – Call-in 888-775-3773

A live call-in show with James Hake on Jesse Lee Peterson’s network

HAKE | Fri 3-20-26

VIDEO  -  YouTube  -  Rumble  -  Pilled  -  FB Live  -  X Live  -  BitChute (Alt)  

PODCAST  -  Substack  -  Apple  -  Spotify  -  Podcast Addict  

The Hake Report, Friday, March 20, 2026 AD 

🕰️ TIMESTAMPS 

(0:00:00) Start 

🎶 📞 🗒️ 💰 💬 📸 🎥 🗣️ 🙋‍♂️ 🚫 

🗒️ BLOG  https://thehakereport.com/episodes

🎧 PODCAST 📝 Substack  https://thehakereport.substack.com

🗞️ HAKE NEWS from JLP  https://www.thehakereport.com/jlp-news/2026/3/20/jlp-fri-3-20-26 

📞 Call Hake 888-775-3773, M-F 9-11a PT (11-1CT/12-2ET) https://www.thehakereport.com/show 

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: These views don't represent Hake, BOND, or JLP — no endorsement implied. Info may be false. 

 | HAKE NEWS Fri 3-20-26

🗞️ News (CNN email, AP, Morning Brew, theSkimm Fri 3-20-26) 

Chuck Norris dies at age 86, family says (was moving well at 86 March 10 on IG) / (Chuck Norris IG Fri AM) It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace. To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family. He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives. While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends. We know many of you had heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you sent his way. As we grieve this loss, we kindly ask for privacy for our family during this time. Thank you for loving him with us. With love, The Norris Family 

Chuck Norris - Wikipedia - Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris is an American actor, martial artist, and cultural icon. A world champion martial artist, Norris holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tang Soo Do, and Taekwondo. He founded his own martial arts discipline, Chun Kuk Do, and trained celebrity clients like Bob Barker and Priscilla Presley. 

5 things to know for March 20: Moon mission, Oil prices, Wartime funding, Spring break tragedy, Tax refunds 

The rollout of NASA’s Artemis II rocket from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center typically takes up to 12 hours. This slow journey, conducted at approximately 1 mile per hour (1.6 km/h) using NASA’s crawler-transporter 2, covers about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers). The deliberate pace ensures minimal stress on the rocket and launch tower, allowing engineers to monitor for any anomalies during transit. (Brave)

In the news today: Understanding the split between Trump and Netanyahu on the Iran war; the Trump administration makes a major change to student loans; and the dangerous heat wave roasting the Southwest. Also, what Finland, and maybe screaming, have to do with happiness. 

Ground.News 

Body of missing student James Gracey found in sea near Barcelona, police confirm 

Iran hangs 3 people, including teen wrestler, in first executions over January protests  

BTW: Wrestler’s execution raises fears for detained athletes in Iran (Iran Int'l)   

Sailor's Strava Jog Exposes French Carrier's Location Amid Iran Conflict (daily-briefing

US F-35 damaged by suspected Iranian fire makes emergency landing: Report 

Senate committee advances Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary after Fetterman breaks with Democrats 

Federal judge blocks RFK declaration targeting gender-affirming care: "overreach" 

China Arrests Seven in Fentanyl Crackdown After US Pressure 

Nearly 90,000 Bottles of Children's Ibuprofen Recalled After Contamination with Foreign Substance 

Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop 

Artemis II rocket begins its slow roll out to launch pad ahead of April flight date 

Astronomers Narrow Search for Alien Life to 45 Rocky Worlds 

Five More Ancient Skeletons Found Sitting Upright in French Schoolyard (daily-briefing

Old Growth Forests Store Far More Carbon Than Logged Ones, Study Finds (daily-briefing

Revolver.News 

Poll shows 77% of Republicans back Trump’s Iran strikes (Iran Int'l) 

Nursing homes falsely label patients schizophrenic to sedate them, OIG says (WashPost) Watchdog agency said facilities intentionally misdiagnose residents with dementia to hide inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs. By Christopher Rowland (3-19-26) 

Portland anti-ICE activist who threatened pro-Trump child, Las Vegas conservative council member, accused of $1 MILLION theft, Tesla arson attack (Andy Ngo’s Substack “Ngo Comment”) 

Zohran Mamdani’s Wife Celebrated Palestinian Terrorists, Including Plane Hijacker, In Social Media Posts From Early Adulthood (Wash Free Beacon) Rama Duwaji also boosted a post that said Tel Aviv ‘Shouldn’t exist in the first place’

(x – bhweingarten) The Trump admin has filed its reply brief in the birthright citizenship case before the Supreme Court. (by Benjamin Weingarten (@bhweingarten) / Posts / X

(x – ExxAlerts) MSNBC admits Barack Obama may be in the crosshairs of Florida's special grand jury investigating the conspiracy to weaponize intelligence agencies against Donald Trump. Andrew Weissmann, who helped on the original Russia hoax as a top Mueller team prosecutor, explained on air how the "grand conspiracy" legal theory is designed to reach back and potentially subpoena Obama. Weissmann admitted the strategy may circumvent the statute of limitations. (by E X X ➠A L E R T S (@ExxAlerts) / Posts / X)  

The Hake Report – https://thehakereport.com/episodes