Podcast Summary: Bannon's War Room - Episode 4583: AI Free Reign Is A White And Blue Collar Disaster

Release Date: June 24, 2025
Host: Stephen K. Bannon
Guests: Senator Josh Hawley, Matt Schlapp, Rick Grinnell, Senator Rand Paul, Alex Woyer, Jackie Torberov

1. Medicaid and Federal Budget Priorities

Timestamp: [01:40] - [06:23]

Senator Josh Hawley opens the discussion by addressing the critical state of Medicaid in Missouri. He emphasizes that Medicaid recipients are primarily hardworking individuals who lack access to employer-provided insurance due to economic downturns caused by "globalists."

• Josh Hawley: “These are Trump people. These are our people… we got to protect them, beginning with those rural hospitals.” ([02:45])

Hawley aligns his stance with President Trump’s priorities, advocating for the preservation of Medicaid while eliminating what he terms "Obama Biden garbage" from the federal budget. He criticizes the Green New Deal, urging the removal of subsidies to China and Wall Street to redirect funds towards essential services like rural hospitals.

• Josh Hawley: “We need to protect rural hospitals while cutting out the Obama Biden garbage out of this budget, beginning with the Green New Scam.” ([04:10])

2. Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Economic Impact

Timestamp: [06:23] - [10:40]

The conversation shifts to the controversial inclusion of AI regulations in a comprehensive federal bill. Hawley vehemently opposes a ten-year ban on states regulating artificial intelligence, highlighting the detrimental effects on both white and blue-collar jobs.

• Josh Hawley: “AI companies are coming for your rights. They’re coming for your job… It’s insane.” ([07:50])

He underscores the threat AI poses to personal rights and employment, citing examples of AI companies exploiting user data without consent and the potential for massive job losses in manufacturing and other sectors.

• Josh Hawley: “We ought to be protecting working jobs, not giving these corporate titans control over everybody's lives.” ([08:45])

Hawley commits to stripping AI provisions from the bill, advocating for stronger protections for workers and individual rights against unchecked technological advancements.

3. Cultural Boycott: 'Hamilton' at the Kennedy Center

Timestamp: [10:58] - [14:16]

Rick Grinnell discusses recent developments at the Kennedy Center, specifically a boycott by the cast and crew of "Hamilton" due to their alleged bias against Donald Trump. Grinnell urges listeners to cancel any tickets and withdraw financial support.

• Rick Grinnell: “Hamilton is boycotting the Kennedy Center because they hate Donald Trump… Let’s go do something else with our money.” ([12:30])

He connects this cultural boycott to broader political resistance, suggesting it’s a tactic to undermine support for Trump and his allies.

• Rick Grinnell: “They’re part of the resistance and they’re trying to fight Donald Trump.” ([13:00])

4. US Foreign Policy: Iran and Israel Conflict

Timestamp: [16:31] - [27:28]

Senator Rand Paul joins the discussion to analyze the recent military actions involving Israel and Iran. He critiques the lack of a formal declaration of war and expresses concerns about the long-term implications of such interventions.

• Rand Paul: “I think from the Constitution point of view, he should have asked us… I would have come to a joint session of Congress and asked for a declaration of war before dropping the bombs.” ([18:05])

Paul highlights the inconsistencies in intelligence reports regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities and questions the motives behind Israel's aggressive stance.

• Rand Paul: “I think Netanyahu judged that they were weak enough he could attack them.” ([19:30])

He advocates for a restrained foreign policy, emphasizing the constitutional need for legislative oversight in matters of war.

5. Chinese Acquisition of US Farmland

Timestamp: [28:27] - [29:14]

Matt Schlapp raises alarms about the increasing acquisition of US farmland by Chinese entities. He points out the strategic implications for national food security and the control of critical supply chains like fertilizer and animal feed.

• Matt Schlapp: “The Chinese have been buying up hundreds of thousands of acres of U.S. farmland… They’re tightening the grip on global food production.” ([28:30])

Schlapp urges listeners to prepare for potential disruptions by investing in emergency preparedness solutions.

6. Lawfare Against Trump and Allies

Timestamp: [31:41] - [38:24]

Attorney and author Alex Woyer discusses his new book on "lawfare," detailing how legal systems are being weaponized against President Trump and his supporters. He recounts cases where ordinary Americans faced disproportionate legal battles, highlighting systemic biases.

• Alex Woyer: “The Democrats’ goal with this lawfare, it’s really to silence their opposition and to bankrupt them.” ([35:00])

Woyer emphasizes the threat lawfare poses to democratic principles and the separation of powers, urging vigilance against judicial overreach.

• Alex Woyer: “The justice system is supposed to be blind… what we’ve seen the left do, it really threatens the separation of powers.” ([36:00])

7. NYC Mayoral Race Concerns

Timestamp: [38:05] - [44:01]

Jackie Torberov addresses the Democratic primary for New York City Mayor, expressing concern over the candidacy of Zoran, whom she labels as an Islamist and Democratic Socialist. She outlines his policies, which include extreme proposals like a $30 minimum wage and significant corporate tax hikes.

• Jackie Torberov: “He wants to raise minimum wage to $30 in 2030… He wants free universal pre-kindergarten for everyone.” ([40:15])

Torberov warns that Zoran's policies could lead to economic downfall in NYC, encouraging listeners to rally behind incumbent Andrew Cuomo to prevent what she describes as the city's "death knell."

• Jackie Torberov: “Hamilton is basically put its vote in with the commies and the socialists and they are part of the resistance.” ([43:00])

8. Conclusion

Timestamp: [45:35] - [54:34]

Stephen K. Bannon wraps up the episode by reiterating the urgent need to address the discussed issues. He underscores the importance of protecting American jobs from AI encroachment, safeguarding national security against foreign acquisitions, and combating political and legal assaults on conservative figures.

Throughout the episode, Bannon encourages listeners to stay informed, support conservative initiatives, and take active steps to preserve American economic and political integrity.

Notable Quotes:

• Josh Hawley: “These are Trump people. These are our people… we got to protect them, beginning with those rural hospitals.” ([02:45])

• Josh Hawley: “We need to protect rural hospitals while cutting out the Obama Biden garbage out of this budget, beginning with the Green New Scam.” ([04:10])

• Josh Hawley: “AI companies are coming for your rights. They’re coming for your job… It’s insane.” ([07:50])

• Rand Paul: “I think from the Constitution point of view, he should have asked us… I would have come to a joint session of Congress and asked for a declaration of war before dropping the bombs.” ([18:05])

• Alex Woyer: “The Democrats’ goal with this lawfare, it’s really to silence their opposition and to bankrupt them.” ([35:00])

Key Takeaways:

• Medicaid Protection: Ensuring Medicaid remains accessible to hardworking Americans while eliminating unnecessary federal expenditures.

• AI Regulation: Opposing overreaching AI regulations that threaten jobs and personal rights, advocating for worker and individual protections.

• Cultural Resistance: Highlighting the politicization of the arts and urging financial disinvestment from institutions perceived as anti-conservative.

• Foreign Policy Scrutiny: Critiquing the US’s military interventions and advocating for constitutional adherence in war declarations.

• National Security: Addressing the strategic threats posed by foreign acquisitions of critical US farmland and supply chains.

• Lawfare Awareness: Exposing the use of legal systems to undermine political opponents and stressing the importance of maintaining judicial integrity.

• Political Vigilance: Encouraging active participation in local elections to prevent policies deemed detrimental to economic stability and city governance.

For more insights and detailed discussions, listen to the full episode of Bannon's War Room – Episode 4583: AI Free Reign Is A White And Blue Collar Disaster.