Armstrong & Getty On Demand
Episode: I'm Right About This & Everything Else
Date: September 23, 2025
Podcast: Armstrong & Getty On Demand (iHeartPodcasts)
Episode Overview
In this episode, Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty unpack a medley of the day's most contentious headlines and hot political issues. They critique responses to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, dissect shifting marriage trends in America, and offer pointed commentary on Donald Trump’s incendiary speech at the United Nations. The duo’s signature wit and bluntness shine throughout, particularly as they react to the latest from Capitol Hill, late-night television controversies, and the global stage.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Political Fallout from the Charlie Kirk Assassination
[04:53 – 09:33]
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Congressional Resolution:
Armstrong highlights House Republicans' move to honor Charlie Kirk, assassinated in a politically motivated attack. The resolution passed with bipartisan support, though Democrats were divided: 95 voted yes, but 58 voted no, 38 voted present, and 22 abstained.- Jack Armstrong (06:29):
“Unlike a June resolution honoring the murdered Minnesota State Representative... that vote was 100% unanimous. But in this case, 58 Democrats voted no, 38 voted present, and 22 abstained."
- Jack Armstrong (06:29):
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Reaction from Progressive Democrats:
Joe and Jack criticize the public explanations from “no” voters, including AOC and Ilhan Omar. They argue the refusal to honor Kirk stems from ideological opposition rather than genuine moral grounds.-
AOC’s Response:
Jack paraphrases AOC’s statement, noting she “condemn[s] the depravity of Kirk's brutal murder” but also calls Kirk “ignorant" and accuses him of disenfranchising millions. -
Ilhan Omar’s Statement [08:45]:
“That is a playbook out of Hitler. And I won't deny it... I do believe he was a reprehensible, hateful man. Like that is my view of the words that he has said about every single identity that I belong to.”
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Armstrong’s Commentary:
Jack Armstrong (09:19):
“The last voice, of course, Islamist America hater, Ilhan Omar of Minneapolis. That’s despicable. All right, moving along.”
2. Marriage Trends: The ‘Capstone’ Shift
[10:03 – 16:41]
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The Capstone Model:
Jack and Joe dissect a New York Times piece on how marriage is increasingly viewed as the culmination of financial and personal stability—rather than a foundational step toward building a life together.- Jack Armstrong (11:49):
“Normally I’m against clever names for things... But they call it the capstone model of marriage. You build a career, you build your wealth, then the marriage is a capstone.”
- Jack Armstrong (11:49):
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Sociological Impacts:
They highlight rising ages for first marriages, the push for economic prerequisites before tying the knot, and the new complications this creates—especially as individuals grow more set in their habits and independent lifestyles.- Joe Getty (11:31):
“If you each got... a home, you live somewhere, you’ve got roots, you got a career... it’s going to be hard to merge, harder than starting from scratch.”
- Joe Getty (11:31):
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Educational and Economic Gaps:
Women are now more likely to have college degrees than men, leading to shifting marriage pools—less educated women, in particular, find it harder to “marry up” or even find a partner of similar economic standing.- Jack Armstrong (13:47):
“If you’re a college educated woman, there’s a hesitance to marry a non college educated man... And so less wealthy women are getting married less often because they can’t find somebody who’s their equal or higher earning power.” - Rather than scold, Joe and Jack point out the cultural oddity of explaining to one’s parents that a prospective spouse didn’t attend college.
- Jack Armstrong (13:47):
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Wealth Gap in Marriage:
The data: At age 37, 59% of those whose parents were affluent are married, compared to only 30% from the lowest quartile.- Jack Armstrong (15:33):
“If your parents were in the bottom quartile, it’s not 59%, it’s 30%. It’s half as many of those people... are married. Twice as many wealthy parented couples get married as not. That is interesting to me.”
- Jack Armstrong (15:33):
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Modern Deal Breakers:
Joe teases a future segment on how pets—particularly whether they sleep in the bed—are now major sticking points in relationships.
3. Donald Trump at the United Nations: Blunt Force Commentary
[20:03 – 41:32]
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Teleprompter Fiasco & Opening Salvo:
Trump’s UN speech is marked by technical difficulties and standup-like quips.- Donald Trump (20:03):
“I can only say that whoever’s operating this teleprompter is in big trouble.” - Joe Getty (20:41):
“[Trump] getting laughs at the UN... your escalator doesn’t work and your teleprompter don’t work.”
- Donald Trump (20:03):
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Solid Critique of the UN:
Trump lambasts the UN for its impotence and grandstanding.-
Donald Trump (21:27):
“For the most part, at least for now, all they seem to do is write a really strongly worded letter and then never follow that letter up. It’s empty words. And empty words don’t solve war.” -
Jack Armstrong (23:01):
“Yeah, yeah, which is true. It’s all image and no action as he was pointing out.”
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Global Hotspots and Foreign Affairs:
Trump pivots to Gaza, the Abraham Accords, recognition of Palestine, and Iran.- Donald Trump (28:33):
“[On Gaza] Unfortunately, Hamas has repeatedly rejected reasonable offers to make peace... this could have been solved so long ago.”
- Donald Trump (28:33):
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The UN and Immigration:
Trump asserts the UN is actively aiding mass migration and undermining US sovereignty.- Donald Trump (30:01):
“The United Nations is funding an assault on Western countries and their borders. In 2024, the UN budgeted $372 million in cash assistance to support an estimated 624,000 migrants journeying into the United States.”
- Donald Trump (30:01):
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Europe Under Siege:
He claims uncontrolled migration and “suicidal” energy policies are destroying Europe.-
Donald Trump (31:22):
“Europe is in serious trouble. They’ve been invaded by a force of illegal aliens like nobody’s ever seen before.” -
Donald Trump (31:54):
“Now they want to go to Sharia law, but you’re in a different country, you can’t do that.”
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Windmills & Green Energy Mockery:
Trump rails against renewable energy, particularly wind and solar, calling them scams and taunting China for exporting “useless” windmills.-
Donald Trump (32:29):
“We’re getting rid of the falsely named renewables, by the way. They’re a joke. They don’t work. They’re too expensive...” -
Donald Trump (33:47):
“Whatever the hell happens, this climate change, it’s the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world, in my opinion.” -
Joe Getty (34:56):
“And how much does the UN hate hearing the leader of the free world stand up there and say the whole climate change thing is a scam...”
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Pollution and the Limits of American Action:
Trump paints environmentalism as futile without international cooperation.-
Donald Trump (36:10):
“If we had the most clean air... but the problem is that other countries like China... it blows. And no matter what you’re doing down here, the air up here tends to get very dirty because it comes in from other countries where their air isn’t so clean... The whole thing is crazy.” -
Joe Getty (37:42):
“I just. His personality and his disorganized thoughts, I think don’t do him any favors because his points are really, really good.”
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Classic Trump Humor:
The hosts play a classic Trump "wind" bit.- Donald Trump (38:31):
“You’d be doing wind windmills. And if it doesn’t... If it doesn’t blow, you can forget about television for that night, darling. I want to watch television. I’m sorry, the wind isn’t blowing. I know a lot about wind, darling.”
- Donald Trump (38:31):
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On Borders and Crime:
Trump pounds the “open borders” theme, blaming uncontrolled migration for crime and social upheaval.-
Donald Trump (40:18):
“When your prisons are filled with so-called asylum seekers who repaid kindness with crime, it’s time to end the failed experiment of open borders. You have to end it now.” -
Jack Armstrong (40:56):
“You know, in Britain, as soon as the non-elite class hears those words, there are going to be parades in the street...”
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4. Late-Night TV Controversies and Division
[09:33, 41:32 – 47:48]
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Jimmy Kimmel Suspension:
News breaks about Kimmel’s brief suspension following controversial remarks connected to the Charlie Kirk assassination. Two major ABC affiliates, Sinclair and Nexstar, announce they will not air Kimmel’s return.- Joe Getty (41:32):
“The self satisfied smug. A-hole is gonna return and it’s gonna be hard to take.” - Jack Armstrong (46:59):
“Every night it airs, it firmly declares half of America you’re stupid and we hate you.”
- Joe Getty (41:32):
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Net Effect:
The Kimmel and "The View" controversies highlight the growing rift in mainstream media, as content increasingly alienates a significant portion of the country.- Joe Getty (47:22):
“They air the View and Jimmy Kimmel two hours every day that basically call half of America evil, stupid bigots.”
- Joe Getty (47:22):
5. Odds, Ends, and Political Jabs
[47:48 – 49:48]
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Macron and Trump Anecdote:
The hosts swap stories about French President Macron being stopped by Trump’s motorcade, mocking French politics and gender tropes.- Jack Armstrong (48:29):
“Tough croissants. McCrone, get walking. Wow. Maybe your dude wife can carry you. I don’t know.”
- Jack Armstrong (48:29):
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European Decline and American Lessons:
The hosts warn that France, Britain, and Germany are on the path to becoming “overspending, debt-ridden, socialist, unproductive basket cases.”- Jack Armstrong (49:00):
“France... Likewise Britain, likewise Germany, which is following in their footsteps as fast as it can. An overspending, debt-ridden, socialist, unproductive basket case. When we dependent on the United States.”
- Jack Armstrong (49:00):
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Final Jabs at Gavin Newsom:
Teaser for hour four: "Who is the man with the greatest ratio of ego to accomplishment? Probably Gavin Newsom of California. We'll talk about that hour four."- Jack Armstrong (49:30)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
“Unlike a June resolution honoring the murdered Minnesota State Representative... that vote was 100% unanimous. But in this case, 58 Democrats voted no, 38 voted present, and 22 abstained.”
— Jack Armstrong, [06:29]
“…they felt it necessary to explain why they had not cast a vote in honor of a 31 year old husband and father who had been blown away before the nation's eyes by a politically motivated assassin.”
— Jack Armstrong, [07:04]
“That is a playbook out of Hitler. And I won't deny it... I do believe he was a reprehensible, hateful man.”
— Ilhan Omar (quoted by Asma Khalid), [08:45]
“Normally I’m against clever names for things... But they call it the capstone model of marriage.”
— Jack Armstrong, [11:49]
“If you’re a college educated woman, there’s a hesitance to marry a non college educated man... And so less wealthy women are getting married less often...”
— Jack Armstrong, [13:47]
“I can only say that whoever’s operating this teleprompter is in big trouble.”
— Donald Trump, [20:03]
“For the most part, at least for now, all [the UN] seem to do is write a really strongly worded letter... It’s empty words. And empty words don’t solve war.”
— Donald Trump, [21:27]
“Europe is in serious trouble. They’ve been invaded by a force of illegal aliens like nobody’s ever seen before.”
— Donald Trump, [31:22]
“We’re getting rid of the falsely named renewables, by the way. They’re a joke. They don’t work...”
— Donald Trump, [32:29]
“Whatever the hell happens, this climate change, it’s the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world...”
— Donald Trump, [33:47]
“His personality and his disorganized thoughts, I think don’t do him any favors because his points are really, really good.”
— Joe Getty, [37:42]
“You’d be doing wind windmills. And if it doesn’t... If it doesn’t blow, you can forget about television for that night, darling. I want to watch television. I’m sorry, the wind isn’t blowing. I know a lot about wind, darling.”
— Donald Trump, [38:31]
“When your prisons are filled with so-called asylum seekers who repaid kindness with crime, it’s time to end the failed experiment of open borders. You have to end it now.”
— Donald Trump, [40:18]
Timestamps Index of Key Segments
- 04:53: House debates and fallout over Charlie Kirk resolution; progressive Democrat responses; AOC and Ilhan Omar statements
- 10:03: Marriage increasingly a privilege of the affluent; 'capstone' marriage discussion; socioeconomic/education dynamics
- 20:03: Trump at UN: Teleprompter mishap, UN critique, takes on war and peace
- 28:33: Trump on Gaza, Palestine, and Iran—calls for hostage release, trashes Hamas
- 30:01: Trump: UN abetting uncontrolled migration, illegal immigration to US
- 31:22: Europe "invaded" by illegal immigration, critique of UK mayor, energy policy
- 32:29-34:54: Renewable energy as a "scam," windmill rants, China energy policy, green subsidies
- 36:10: Pollution, international environmental futility “it blows,” critique of American environmental sacrifices
- 38:31: Classic Trump “wind” joke
- 40:18: Open borders, crime and migration, applause among “non-elites”
- 41:32: Jimmy Kimmel late-night controversy; ABC affiliates halt his show’s return; media division commentary
- 48:29: Macron/Trump motorcade anecdote, France/Britain/Germany decline thesis
Tone and Style
As always, Armstrong & Getty bring conversational, irreverent analysis laced with sarcasm, exasperation, and the occasional sharp zinger. The episode’s language is candid and combative, especially toward ideological opponents and establishment media figures.
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