Bannon's War Room, Episode 5204: "The Grassroots Continue to Fight in Blue States"

Date: March 10, 2026
Host: Stephen K. Bannon
Main Guests: Jeff Reyer (Virginia GOP), Mike Howell (Heritage Oversight Project), Michael Kunstler (All Family Pharmacy), Sheila Matthews (AbleChild.org)

Episode Overview

This episode focuses on the vital role of grassroots activism in so-called "blue states," with a deep dive into the ongoing political battles in Virginia and Texas. Bannon connects the nationwide grassroots movement to broader issues of national security, immigration, medical freedom, and the mental health epidemic, bringing on a variety of guests leading efforts at local and national levels. Through these discussions, he highlights how committed individuals outside Washington are challenging establishment interests and working to "save the republic."

Key Discussions & Insights

1. U.S. Military Operations & Geostrategy

Timestamps: [00:52]–[06:29]

• Bannon opens with remarks on U.S. military action against Iranian capabilities, emphasizing sustained and precise operations and the professional valor of the all-volunteer force.
• He draws parallels between unrecognized military courage and the often-overlooked dedication of grassroots political activists.

Notable Quote:

“The professionalism of the United States military is incredible... With an all volunteer force and this is why the military has never wanted a draft since Vietnam. You want people there that are motivated.”
— Stephen K. Bannon [03:00]

2. Virginia Redistricting Fight & Grassroots Mobilization

Timestamps: [06:29]–[14:05]
Guest: Jeff Reyer, Virginia GOP Chair

• Discussion about Virginia’s upcoming referendum challenging gerrymandered redistricting that favors Democrats (from a 6–5 split to a likely 10–1).
• Emphasis on early voting turnout and disproportionate participation in Republican areas.
• The campaign depends on grassroots activists rather than paid operatives, focusing on neighbor-to-neighbor contact.
• New air support from national and allied organizations (Virginians for Fair Maps) is arriving, but ultimate victory rests on local action.

Notable Quotes:

“We put the effort into the hands of our grassroots activists and boy, have they responded... It’s that neighbor to neighbor, personal contact from real voters and real people.”
— Jeff Reyer [06:29]

“Victory begets victory. The grassroots here is the political equivalent of what General Kane was talking about on the flight deck... They’re unheralded. They get no thanks... and yet they’re the ones that respond.”
— Stephen K. Bannon [08:05]

Support Instructions:

• Website: virginia.gop
• On X (Twitter): @VA_GOP
• Support Stop Gerrymandering: Click "No Rigged Maps" at the top of their homepage.

3. The Mass Deportation Coalition & D.C. Special Interests

Timestamps: [16:27]–[25:07]
Guest: Mike Howell

• Howell explains the launch of the Mass Deportation Coalition, aiming not for incremental removals but for millions annually—a response to lax border and immigration policy under Biden.
• The coalition now includes major figures like Erik Prince, Mark Morgan (ex-CBP & ICE), and youth/border groups.
• Pushback detailed against the "Mainstream Caucus"—GOP members seeking to limit deportations mainly to violent criminals due to corporate lobbying for cheap labor.
• A "playbook" is in progress to rapidly escalate deportation efforts, directly challenging the Chamber of Commerce and establishment interests.

Notable Quotes:

“The numbers need to go to the moon... These are just members acting on behalf of cheap labor, corporate interests.”
— Mike Howell [19:06]

“These are people who dream of John McCain and Lindsey Graham at a tea party... They want to roll the clock back to where the GOP didn’t serve the people that vote for it, but corporate interests.”
— Mike Howell [23:33]

Coalition Info:

• Website: massdeportation.com
• On X: @Phase2Deport

4. Medical Freedom & Independent Pharmacies

Timestamps: [26:19]–[34:24]
Guest: Michael Kunstler, CEO, All Family Pharmacy

• Originated from COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, with a commitment to expand access to medications and medical freedom for Americans.
• Describes obstacles created by large pharmaceutical companies and distributors, including price inflation during COVID.
• All Family Pharmacy offers prescription services with like-minded physicians, transparent pricing, and direct-to-customer delivery.

Notable Quotes:

“Doctors stopped refusing to prescribe medications, whether their regulators threatened their license or just truly did not want to give out any types of medication. Medical freedom is big in America.”
— Michael Kunstler [26:36]

How to Access:

• Website: allfamilypharmacy.com (promo code: Bannon30 for 30% off)
• Phone: 561-717-6794

5. Mental Health, Pharmaceutical Industry & Public Safety

Timestamps: [38:04]–[49:23]
Guest: Sheila Matthews, Co-founder of AbleChild.org

• Focused on the link between mass violence and psychiatric medication among young people.
• Critiques the lack of transparency in mental health records after violent incidents, noting government and pharma collusion to suppress psychiatrist names and drug data.
• Calls for legislative action and parental advocacy to access mental health histories relevant to public safety.

Notable Quotes:

“We do have a mental health crisis... The Behavioral Analysis Unit, that’s their job. But they’re infiltrated by pharmaceutical companies and are training these agents that a stigma [exists]. Everybody should be medicated.”
— Sheila Matthews [39:30]

“If one or two of these hundreds… had a copy of the Turner Diaries... that mentor would be known everywhere... Why do we not know [the psychiatrist’s] name?”
— Stephen K. Bannon [41:18]

Resources:

• Website: ablechild.org (petition and family support)
• Event: ablechild25.com

Memorable Moments & Speaker Quotes

• On Grassroots as "Political Flight Deck Crew":
  “The grassroots is the political equivalent of what General Kane was talking about on the flight deck... Those flight deck young men and women... The same with the grassroots in politics: They're unheralded.”
  — Stephen K. Bannon [08:05]

• On Coalition Building:
  “These people, the grassroots guys, like the entrepreneur Michael Kunstler, the people making it happen. Sheila Matthews joins us now. She’s making it happen.”
  — Stephen K. Bannon [34:24]

Important Segments by Timestamp

• Military Analysis & Geopolitics:
  [00:52]–[06:29]

• Virginia GOP Grassroots Fight:
  [06:29]–[14:05]

• Immigration & Mass Deportation Coalition:
  [16:27]–[25:07]

• Medical Freedom & Pharmacy Access:
  [26:19]–[34:24]

• Mental Health, Youth Violence, Pharma Critique:
  [38:04]–[49:23]

Conclusion

This episode positions grassroots efforts at the heart of restoring political balance and accountability, whether in electoral fights, immigration reform, or public health battles. Bannon and his guests promote direct action, transparency, and coalition-building as the antidote to entrenched interests and establishment resistance in Washington and beyond.

For direct action, more info, and ways to get involved, listeners are encouraged to visit:

• virginia.gop (Virginia Republican grassroots)
• massdeportation.com (Immigration coalition)
• allfamilypharmacy.com (Medical freedom, promo code: Bannon30)
• ablechild.org (Mental health advocacy)