IHIP News Podcast Summary

Episode: Mike Johnson in Full Panic As Americans Plan Largest Protest in History
Date: October 13, 2025
Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Guest Commentator: [Name Not Provided]

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the political response to the upcoming “No Kings” rally, anticipated as potentially the largest protest in American history. Hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan dissect recent inflammatory comments by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, label his actions as deeply hypocritical, and rally listeners toward activism and protest against what they describe as an authoritarian, dishonest, and morally corrupt Republican leadership. The episode balances pointed political critique with the hosts’ trademark irreverent, comedic tone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mike Johnson’s “Full Panic” and Hypocrisy

• The hosts launch into a heated critique of Speaker Mike Johnson (whom they derisively nickname “Moses Mike”), challenging his repeated claims to Christian values while accusing him of “protecting pedophiles” and serving former President Donald Trump’s interests rather than the public’s.
• Notable Quote:
  • “This big Christian, Moses Mike Johnson, is a pedophile protector and he doesn’t give a shit about the broken, the poor, the hungry. None of it, none of his life reflects the life of the central character of the religion, Christianity, Jesus Christ.” — Host 2 (Angie Sullivan) [00:22]
• They play a clip of Johnson characterizing the upcoming protest on the National Mall as a “hate America rally” led by “Antifa,” “pro-Hamas,” and “Marxists.”
  • Host Commentary: The right to protest is a foundational American value, and Johnson’s rhetoric is propagandistic and “unreal.”
  • “For him to say that it is a hate rally, for him to call half of Americans...haters, is unreal.” — Host 2 [01:57]

2. Projection, Deflection, and Cover-Ups

• The guest commentator adds that Johnson’s accusations are classic projection.
  • Notable Quote:
    • “When I think of evil and meanness and cruelty, Mike Johnson’s face hits to my face and the projection is crazy because January 6th, he thought that was a death step... No, we’re energized to protest against you, Mike Johnson.” — Guest Commentator [03:44]
  • They discuss Johnson’s history of protecting notorious figures within religious institutions accused of sexual abuse.
    • “His mentor... was a sexual predator... and Mike Johnson covered it up then. He’s able to do it now.” — Guest Commentator [04:18]

3. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and GOP Talking Points

• Host 2 turns to John Thune, highlighting his avoidance of the spotlight and reliance on conservative dog whistles, especially around abortion.
  • John Thune Quote (clip):
    • “The 60 vote threshold has protected this country. And frankly, that’s what I think this last election was largely about. Because if the Democrats had won the majority, they probably would have tried to nuke the filibuster, and then you’d have four new United States senators… you’d have abortion on demand right there.” — John Thune [05:19]
  • Host Response:
    • “This type of signaling the Democrats have got to stamp out because nowhere in the Bible is abortion ever mentioned… The right wing for decades has used abortion... as a way to keep the religious base hating on someone.” — Host 2 [05:55]

4. Polling, Congressional Dysfunction, & Accountability

• They play another Johnson soundbite about record-low trust in government.
  • “The reason, pipsqueak, is because you’re in charge.” — Host 2 [07:32]
• Discussion of Johnson stalling the release of the Epstein files and ongoing government shutdown for partisan reasons.
  • “He has the power to do all this… That’s how terrified he is of the Epstein files and how much he wants to cover for pedophiles.” — Guest Commentator [07:59]

5. Media Propaganda & Ground News Endorsement

• The hosts praise Ground News for fact-checking and labeling partisanship, comparing left-leaning versus right-leaning coverage of the shutdown.
• Memorable Moment: Angie calls Ground News “the Spotify of news,” urging listeners to subscribe for less biased information. [08:23]

6. Kristi Noem’s TSA Propaganda

• The hosts play a clip of Governor Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown impacts at airports.
  • “She is a propagandist… That type of propaganda by the government… we are in the throes of authoritarian takeover and it’s going to happen unless we all lock in.” — Host 2 [10:22]
• Rallying call for listeners to claim the label “anti-fascist,” stand up for the Constitution, and attend the No Kings rally.

7. Final Thoughts & Bernie Sanders Highlight

• Bernie Sanders, described as “an atheist Jew… a million times better Christian than any Christian I’ve ever met,” is featured calling the No Kings rally an act of patriotic love:
  • “The No Kings rally on October 18th is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the country. It’s a love America rally. It’s a rally of millions of people… who believe in our Constitution, who believe in American freedom and are not going to let you and Donald Trump turn this country into an authoritarian society.” — Bernie Sanders [12:34]

Memorable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “Every single day he proves that the only person he worships is Donald Trump, who is protecting pedophiles.” — Host 2 (Angie Sullivan) [00:17]
• “For him to call everybody haters is unreal.” — Host 2 [01:57]
• “When I think of evil and meanness and cruelty, Mike Johnson’s face hits to my face and the projection is crazy..." — Guest Commentator [03:44]
• “Look in the mirror when you’re not looking at your Grindr app or monitoring your son’s porn...” — Host 2 [07:32]
• "He has the power to do all this... That’s how terrified he is of the Epstein files.” — Guest Commentator [07:59]
• “Ground News is the Spotify of news telling you who owns each outlet, where it leans politically, and whether you’re reading original reporting or recycled messaging.” — Host 2 [08:23]
• “We are for the Constitution. We are for Americans. We are for peace. We are for social justice. We are for liberty...I am anti-fascist.” — Host 2 [11:30]
• “It’s a rally of millions of people… who believe in our Constitution, who believe in American freedom and are not going to let you and Donald Trump turn this country into an authoritarian society.” — Bernie Sanders [12:34]

Important Timestamps

• Mike Johnson’s “hate America rally” comments: [01:20-01:57]
• Guest Commentator on Johnson’s hypocrisy: [03:44-04:32]
• John Thune filibuster and abortion argument: [05:19-05:51]
• Hosts on propaganda and shutdown coverage: [08:23-09:57]
• Kristi Noem’s TSA announcement: [09:57-10:22]
• Call to action and anti-fascist rallying: [10:22-12:04]
• Bernie Sanders’ defense of protest and democracy: [12:34-13:20]

Conclusion

This episode is a clarion call for protest, factual accountability, and resistance to what the hosts see as the rising tide of authoritarianism in American government. Using sharp humor and unapologetic language, Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan push listeners to stay engaged, question narrative manipulations from government leaders, and own their opposition as “anti-fascists” in the true American tradition of protest. The episode ends with uplifting words from Bernie Sanders, drawing a clear line between dissent and love of country.