Podcast Summary: Bannon's War Room – Battleground EP 935

Title: Solutions To Save Arizona And Preventing It From Becoming Texas 2.0
Date: January 28, 2026
Host: Stephen K. Bannon (WarRoom.org)

Overview

This explosive episode of War Room Battleground focuses on the rise of what the hosts and guests term the “red-green alliance”—a coalition of Marxist and Islamist political forces—and their alleged influence in Texas, Oklahoma, and now Arizona. The episode explores grassroots opposition to Islamic law (Sharia), recent legislative and political mobilizations to prohibit Sharia in US states, and community activism against mosque developments. Key guests include Texas Congressman Col. Keith Self, Oklahoma State Senator Dusty Devers, Arizona AG candidate Greg Roberg, and producer Dan Fluitt. The conversation is punctuated with warnings against what the hosts view as creeping Sharia and purported threats to American civic and cultural identity.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Sharia Law as a Political Issue in Texas

• Texas GOP’s Anti-Sharia Platform:
  The discussion starts with urgent warnings about supposed “Islamic jihadi” plots and claims that Sharia law is spreading through the development of religious enclaves (00:18–01:17).
• Legislation & the Ballot (Proposition 10):
  Bannon and Col. Keith Self tout Proposition 10, aiming to ban Sharia law from Texas, asserting, “You can vote to make Sharia non-existent in Texas” (03:24).
• Sharia-Free America Caucus:
  Self reports on the Congressional caucus against Sharia, now with 32 members from 18 states (03:24–04:10). Plans include a press conference and seven forthcoming anti-Sharia bills.
• Grassroots Mobilization:
  Widespread concern is stressed, with Bannon stating, “I’ve never been as inundated with people… They want to take action on 3 March primary for Proposition 10” (04:10). Personal stories are now coming forward with less fear, thanks to what’s described as a “permission structure” to speak out.

Quote:

“It’s not submission to Sharia. People are becoming aware of that. That’s exactly why we started the Sharia Free America caucus in Congress.”
— Col. Keith Self (03:24)

2. “Epic City” Development and the Fear of Muslim Enclaves

• Epic City in North Texas:
  Col. Self describes plans for a 400-acre (potentially 1,500-acre) development centered around a mosque, stating, “We are going to have a Muslim enclave in North Texas…a small city. And that is what we want to…stop” (10:06).
• Concerns of Non-assimilation:
  Self argues Sharia is not about religious practice but about “a new civilization” that will “impose a Sharia tyranny model” (07:50–09:08).
• Civic Action Beyond Legislation:
  Urges residents to show up at meetings, write to newspapers, and speak out, because “legislation alone won’t be enough” (11:44).

Quote:

“When the people act, the legislature follows, the law follows, and we will be successful.”
— Col. Keith Self (10:06)

3. Oklahoma’s Broken Arrow Mosque Controversy

• Community Opposition in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma:
  Local opposition to a proposed Islamic center is highlighted as an example of grassroots action, with more than 400 residents signing up to speak at a city meeting (16:14–18:32).
• Arguments Raised:
  Concerns include traffic, economic impact, and above all, the center’s social and religious implications. Opposition is framed as defending local identity and American values.

Quote:

“We are asking for nothing more than what this country promises, the freedom to worship peacefully…Religious freedom does not exist only when it is comfortable or popular—it exists precisely for moments like this.”
— Supporter of the mosque (17:05)

• Host Reaction:
  Bannon dismisses these First Amendment arguments, framing the issue as “Sharia is a method of control” and lauding the Broken Arrow community for “showing the nation how this is supposed to be handled” (18:43–19:30).

4. The “Red-Green Alliance” Blueprint

• Senator Dusty Devers’s Warning:
  Devers claims Minnesota is a model of how “red states” turn “blue” via a Marxist–Islamist alliance, outlining a four-step process:
  1. Mass importation of Somali Muslim migrants
  2. State-sponsored dependency
  3. Institutionalized fraud (e.g., welfare scams)
  4. “Kickback” political loops where fraud proceeds fund Democrat campaigns (24:40–37:34)

Quote:

“Minnesota Democrats aren’t running a government, they’re running a protection racket where your tax dollars are the tribute and social justice is the cover story.”
— Sen. Dusty Devers (34:52)

• Application to Other States:
  Claims are made that this “blueprint” is headed for Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and other states.

5. Arizona: Targeted by the “Red-Green Alliance”

• Attorney General Race and Controversies:
  Greg Roberg, running for Arizona AG, critiques the current Democratic AG, Chris Mayes, for enabling opposition to federal immigration enforcement, setting up “a portal…encouraging folks to…report on ICE activity,” and fomenting anti-ICE activism (40:44–42:25).
• Legislative Efforts:
  Cites efforts to add Sharia law explicitly to Arizona’s definition of foreign law, in response to grassroots calls for action (43:27).
• Campaign Platform:
  Roberg frames his race as one for “safe streets, strong borders, secure elections” and a campaign to “restore order” against the red-green alliance.

6. School Choice and Islam: "Killing Ed" Documentary

• Charter School Controversy:
  Producer Dan Fluitt discusses the film “Killing Ed,” which alleges that Turkish-founded Harmony charter schools (and similar) promote a radical Islamist agenda using public funds (47:40–50:50).
• Call to Action:
  Encourages listeners to watch “Killing Ed” for free at War Room Film, arguing it exposes how “there is no such thing as a benevolent political Islam.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Bannon’s Rallying Cry (01:17, 31:29):

  “As Texas goes, so goes the nation. As the nation goes, so goes the world. Are you prepared to fight for your state? Are you prepared to fight for your country?”

• Col. Keith Self on Muslim Enclaves (10:06):

  “We are going to have a Muslim enclave in North Texas…a small city. And that is what we want to…stop.”

• Sen. Dusty Devers on Minnesota Blueprint (34:52):

  “The Marxist and the Islamists are uniting in a common cause to subvert and undermine and overtake America…your money goes in and Democrat votes come out.”

• Greg Roberg on Arizona AG Chris Mayes (42:25):

  “She keeps getting more and more outrageous out here, Steve…Her newest endeavor…is she put up a portal, a website encouraging folks to go out, seek out ICE activity and then report it back.”

Key Timestamps

• 00:18: Opening warnings about Islamic plots in Texas
• 03:24: Col. Self introduces Congressional “Sharia Free America” caucus
• 10:06: Epic City development concerns in North Texas
• 17:05: Mosque supporter’s speech in Broken Arrow
• 18:43: Bannon’s reaction to mosque debate
• 24:40: Senator Devers introduces the Minnesota “Red-Green Alliance” blueprint
• 34:52: Four-step process for subverting states
• 40:44: Arizona AG Chris Mayes' contested actions recounted
• 43:27: Legislative efforts to prohibit Sharia in Arizona
• 47:40: Dan Fluitt introduces “Killing Ed” film and its relevance

Resources & Further Information

• Col. Keith Self’s website/social: keyself.house.gov | X: @RepKeithSelf
• Sen. Dusty Devers’ campaign: devers2023.com | X: @DustyDiversity
• Oklahoma Freedom Caucus: Oklahoma Freedom Caucus X Page
• Greg Roberg’s campaign: X: @GregforAZ
• Free “Killing Ed” documentary: War Room Film

Tone and Language

Throughout, the tone is urgent, combative, and heavily focused on mobilization against perceived existential threats. The rhetoric frames Islamic organizations and left-wing politics not as legitimate civic actors, but as foreign or subversive elements actively undermining American and Western civilizational values.

Conclusion

This episode of War Room Battleground positions Texas, Oklahoma, and Arizona as ideological battlegrounds against the spread of Sharia law and left-wing governance. Through interviews, local activism case studies, legislative updates, and targeted messaging, the hosts and guests encourage grassroots resistance and legislative action. The theme is clear: only by mobilizing communities, exposing the “red-green alliance,” and pushing assertive policies can American identity and sovereignty be preserved—turning Arizona away from what they see as Texas’s path, and both away from “Minnesota 2.0.”