Bannon’s War Room Episode 5010: Live From AMFest Day 2 (Continued)

Date: December 19, 2025
Host: Stephen K. Bannon
Theme: Mobilizing the MAGA Movement, J6 Narratives, Grassroots Action, Economic Crisis, and Conservative Media/Arts

Episode Overview

Broadcasting live from AMFest 2025, Stephen K. Bannon’s War Room delivers a high-energy, grassroots-focused episode, blending calls to action for the MAGA base, support for January 6th defendants, economic warnings, emerging conservative cultural content, and tributes to Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk. With live guests and spirited discourse, the episode centers on mobilizing support for upcoming elections, confronting narratives about January 6th, and building resilient, alternative conservative institutions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. January 6th Revisited: Calling Them Patriots, Not Criminals

[00:16 – 13:45]

• The episode opens with emotional commentary on January 6th, reframing participants as patriots persecuted by the “deep state”.
• Film Premiere Spotlight: Announcement of a new Real America’s Voice film premiering on January 5th, aiming to reshape the J6 narrative.
• Extensive focus on ongoing legal battles for specific J6 prisoners (e.g., Edward Kelly, Benjamin Martin), accusations of government entrapment, and advocacy for additional Trump pardons.
• Notable Quote:

  “They tried to silence them. Instead, they woke up an entire nation. The sleeping giant.” — Host (00:47)

• Action: Pleas to the audience to help with ongoing legal defense and outreach (How to support: mentioned for Edward Kelly & other defendants).

2. Community & Movement Building at AMFest

[13:50 – 25:00]

• Introduction of Brick Suit Man, a MAGA grassroots celebrity recognized for his presence at significant Trump events, reinforcing the idea of movement over personality.
• Discussion of Trump's 2022 midterm engagement and overcoming party establishment resistance:
• Notable Quote:

  “But as long as we got Brick Suit and the hardcore... we don’t need anybody else, do we?” — Bannon (21:22)

• Emphasis on recruiting volunteers and fighting voter apathy.
• Brick Suit Man’s Rallying Call:

  “You don’t have to be a Scott Presler putting in 40, 50, 60 hour weeks. You can do a significant part just helping out one weekend every other week. It all adds up.” — Brick Suit (22:56)

• Recognition that the Republican establishment is not welcoming to MAGA activists; calls for perseverance and continued local engagement.

3. Economic Crisis, Debt, and Gold

[34:00 – 43:35]

• Interview with Philip Patrick (Birch Gold), warning of unsustainable national debt and ballooning interest payments by 2035, supporting Trump administration’s economic policies as the only solution.
• The growing importance of owning gold and silver, both as safe-haven and growth assets due to industrial demand.
• Notable Quote:

  “It’s projected now within the next decade, that'll be $2 trillion annually. That is an unsolvable problem, which is exactly why we have to support President Trump's policies.” — Philip Patrick (36:23)

• Practical guidance for retirement account protection and gold acquisition.

4. AI Regulation & Tech Oligarchy Pushback

[43:40 – 52:40]

• Joe Allen discusses a new legislative proposal by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, “The AMERICA Act,” aimed at imposing meaningful federal guardrails on AI, protecting consumers from tech excesses.
• Bannon highlights dangers of unchecked AI, job displacement, and Silicon Valley elitism.
• Allen’s Key Insight:

  “These are people who have decided that they will unilaterally determine the future of every person here, every person outside, every human being on Earth. Are you comfortable with that?” — Joe Allen (48:52)

• Act includes labor impact disclosures and potential financial penalties for job displacement.

5. J6 ‘Anthem of the Free’: Music as Activism

[54:00 – 01:05:00]

• Discussion of “Anthem of the Free,” a song recorded by J6 defendants, with profits going to their legal defense. The song is pushed as a call to cultural arms—downloaded to help it chart.
• LJ (producer) on strategy:

  “A download... is worth 1,500 streams. That’s really our best bet if we want to throw two middle fingers up to the music industry…” — LJ (1:04:45)

• Preview of full-length album and related documentary film.
• Advocacy for staging a choir performance on the Capitol steps as a political statement.

6. Tribute to Charlie Kirk & Conservative Culture War

[01:05:00 – 01:23:00]

• Remembrance of Charlie Kirk’s life and impact as an organizational leader for Turning Point USA and AMFest.
• Pushback on media figures minimizing Kirk’s legacy by comparing him unfavorably to Rob Reiner.
• Andrew Colvette:

  “Charlie’s impact will ripple for generations across the world. And you’re seeing it right here. You guys are all carriers of that legacy.” (1:19:30)

• Emphasizing the importance of ongoing grassroots training, strategic vision for 2026 and 2028, and rejecting media narratives of MAGA division.
• Posobiec:

  “We are not going to play these games of division... The real enemies to this movement are the enemies of freedom, the enemies are the Marxists, the enemies are the jihadists, the enemies are the left.” (1:21:40)

7. Prison Reform, Pardons & Individual Stories

[01:11:45 – 01:13:45]

• Testimony from Duke Tanner, who had a double life sentence commuted by Trump; connects personal redemption to the broader reform message.

Memorable Quotes

• Bannon: “Pray for our enemies because we're going medieval on these people.” (01:53)
• Brick Suit Man: “We are just the proxies for all of [Trump’s] supporters.” (20:36)
• Joe Allen: “This act is a speed bump. It is not a solution, but it’s a critical speed bump so that we can make decisions sanely.” (51:25)
• Taj Gill on J6: “It’s a mass incarceration of patriots by the FBI and the J6 committee... They’re the ones who should be locked up.” (1:05:53)
• Andrew Colvette: “Charlie's impact will ripple for generations across the world.” (1:19:30)
• Taze Gill: “You cannot have the First Amendment without the Second Amendment. Never, never give up your guns.” (1:22:45)

Notable Segments & Timestamps

• Emotional J6 Montage & Film Teaser: 00:16 – 01:15
• Interview with Brick Suit Man on GOP resistance to MAGA: 13:50 – 25:00
• Economic Catastrophe & Gold Standard Discussion (Philip Patrick): 34:00 – 43:35
• AI Regulation & The AMERICA Act (Joe Allen): 43:40 – 52:40
• J6 Anthem and Music Industry Takedown (LJ): 54:00 – 01:05:00
• Real America’s Music Launch: 01:03:00 – 01:07:30
• Duke Tanner’s Redemption/Prison Reform Story: 01:11:45 – 01:13:45
• Charlie Kirk’s Legacy & TPUSA’s Strategy (Andrew Colvette/Jack Posobiec): 01:16:15 – 01:22:00
• Second Amendment as Pillar of Freedom (Taze Gill): 01:22:45

Calls-to-Action

• Download “Anthem of the Free” on iTunes to push it up the charts and support J6 defendants.
• Follow Brick Suit Man and other influencers for grassroots organizing tips and event scheduling.
• Volunteer at the precinct level and get involved in upcoming elections.
• Support new conservative media ventures—Real America’s Voice, Real America’s Music, and their related initiatives.

Tone and Style

• Passionate, insurgent, determined: The language is one of resistance and camaraderie, at times conspiratorial but always focusing on action and redemption.
• Direct appeals and emotional storytelling are used to foster a sense of shared struggle and urgency.

This summary provides comprehensive insight into the episode’s substance, key moments, and action points for listeners—especially those who may not have tuned in live.