On this episode of The Public Perspective, Jim Perron tackles three big topics with his trademark no-nonsense take.

Competency vs. Qualifications: Having a degree doesn't make you competent — and not having one doesn't make you incompetent. Jim explores what real-world competency looks like, from surgeons to meteorologists to the person cutting your hair, and shares a personal story about his mother that illustrates exactly why it matters.

Pete Hegseth: Is the Secretary of Defense qualified? Jim isn't sure — but he is convinced the man is competent. Record-high military recruitment and sky-high troop morale tell a story that the media isn't covering. Jim explains why he'd want Hegseth right by his side in a fight.

Iran: Jim is a proud Trump voter, but tonight he's critical. The ongoing back-and-forth with Iran — the ceasefires, the deadlines, the slow drip of strikes — is wearing on the American people. Jim argues it's time to finish the job, get out, and let the 90 million Iranians who want their freedom take their country back.

The Economy: Gas prices are too high, food prices are too high, and working Americans are struggling. Jim warns that if Trump doesn't fix the economy before the midterms, a Democratic wave could sweep back into power. The clock is ticking.

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