Podcast Summary: Morning Wire – Evening Wire: Trump Teases Peace & TikTok Deal Inked

Date: September 26, 2025
Hosts: Georgia Howe & John Bickley
Podcast: The Daily Wire's Morning Wire

Overview

This episode of Evening Wire covered major political, cultural, and international developments, with a special focus on President Trump's announcements on a possible Gaza war peace deal and a new TikTok ownership agreement favoring U.S. interests. Other noteworthy stories included media industry updates, new revelations on FBI activity during January 6, heightened immigration protests, European involvement in Gaza aid, and more.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Media Industry & Free Speech

• Jimmy Kimmel’s Return to TV
  • Sinclair Broadcasting resumes airing Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC affiliates after suspending it due to Kimmel's comments on the murder of Charlie Kirk.
  • Sinclair’s Statement:

    "Free speech provides broadcasters with the right to exercise judgment as to the content on their local stations... it's inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content."
    (John Bickley, 00:20)

2. Potential Breakthrough in Gaza War

• Trump Announces Possible Peace Deal
  • At the White House, Trump signaled that a deal to end the Gaza conflict is imminent:

    "It's looking like we have a deal on Gaza. I think it's a deal that will get the hostages back. It's going to be a deal that will end the war. It's going to be a deal which is going to be peace."
    (Donald Trump, 01:02)

  • The deal follows Trump’s 21-point UN plan urging Hamas to disarm, free hostages, and initiate new Israel-Palestinian talks. Arab leaders called UN meetings "very productive."
• UN Reactions
  • Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas signals support at the UN.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a near-empty chamber as delegations walk out in protest.

    "We have not forgotten you, not even for a second... We will not falter and we will not rest until we bring all of you home."
    (Benjamin Netanyahu, 02:02)

  • Joel Niedler (Daily Wire Senior Editor) notes Netanyahu successfully reframed the narrative, putting Hamas “on trial instead of Israel.” (02:33)
• Notable Commentary
  • John Bickley observes Netanyahu “called out the double standards of world leaders who, under media and mob pressure, turned their backs on Israel while it fights the same terrorists who murder their own citizens.” (02:52)

3. Trump-Approved TikTok Deal

• American Takeover of TikTok
  • Trump touts a new agreement giving U.S. investors a majority stake in TikTok after discussions with Chinese President Xi.

    "If I could make it 100% MAGA, I would. But it's not going to work out that way, unfortunately. No. Everyone's going to be treated fairly. Every group, every philosophy, every policy will be treated very fairly."
    (Donald Trump, 03:32)

  • The deal is positioned as protecting “Americans’ privacy rights” and balancing diverse content.

4. FBI January 6 Investigation Revelations

• New Details Emerge
  • FBI After Action report reveals 274 agents, many undercover, were embedded in the January 6 crowd. Agents later complained about unclear instructions. (Georgia Howe, 03:47)
  • Coverage also details agent involvement inside and outside the Capitol and explosive device threats.

5. Protests Against ICE Operations

• Tensions Escalate in Illinois
  • Protesters in Broadview, IL, attempt to block ICE vehicles connected to Trump administration raids ("Operation Midway Blitz").
  • Scene described by Daily Wire’s Jenny Terre:

    "Demonstrators could be seen surrounding the front of one agency vehicle as they shouted expletives at the agents and called them, quote, fascist pigs... They also hurled teddy bears at the car as they banged on its hood."
    (Jenny Terre, 04:29)

  • ICE agents responded with pepper balls. Some protesters retaliated with tear gas. (05:00)

6. International: Naval Escort for Gaza Aid Flotilla

• Italy & Spain Step In
  • Both countries deploy navy ships to accompany flotillas bringing aid to Gaza.
  • Reaction follows activist claims that drones dropped explosives on their vessels. No injuries reported.
  • Israel warns it will intercept unapproved boats. (Georgia Howe, 05:16)

7. Amazon’s $2.5 Billion FTC Settlement

• Allegations of Manipulation
  • Settlement includes $1.5 billion in refunds to Prime subscribers misled into difficult-to-cancel memberships.
  • Automatic refund of $51 for certain low-use subscribers; others must apply.
  • Amazon must also pay a $1 billion fine.
    (John Bickley, 05:37)

8. Government Shutdown Looms

• White House Preps for Layoffs
  • Mass firings possible if Democrats and the White House cannot agree on a budget.
  • Democrats insist on "hundreds of billions" in new healthcare spending, a White House “nonstarter.”
  • Shutdown deadline: October 1.
    (Georgia Howe, 06:14)

9. Attack on Catholic Church in DR Congo

• Islamist Group Strikes Parish
  • At least 64 killed in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces in Natoyo, North Kivu. Victims were attending a mourning ceremony.
  • Attackers used machetes, firearms, and set homes ablaze.
    (Amanda Prese Giacomo, 06:59)

10. Voddie Baucham Passes Away

• Noted Christian Leader Dies
  • Voddie Baucham, well-known pastor, author, and theologian, dies at 56 following an emergency medical incident.

    "Baucham suffered a, quote, emergency medical incident and has left the land of the dying and entered the land of the living."
    (Georgia Howe quoting Founders Ministries, 07:31)

11. AI-Created Virus Raises Alarms

• Op-Ed Issues Warning
  • Scientists at Stanford show AI can design new and potentially enhanced viruses.
  • The process involved training "genomic language models" on bacterial DNA.
  • Some AI-designed viruses proved stronger than their natural counterparts.
    (Georgia Howe, 07:52)

12. Sports & Culture Notes

• Mets Announcer Controversy

  • Gary Cohen questioned why a Cubs player missed a game to attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial:

    "The thought of leaving your team in the middle of a race for any reason other than a family emergency really strikes me as weird."
    (David Cohn quoting Gary Cohen, 08:59)

  • Blowback highlighted apparent double standards. Player Matt Shaw cited Christian faith for his decision. (Virginia Kruta, 09:13)

• Weekend College Football Previews

  • Ranked matchups: Illinois vs USC, LSU vs Ole Miss, Penn State vs Oregon, Georgia vs Alabama.

    "Number 23, Illinois hosts number 21, USC. Southern Cal looks to remain undefeated and move to 5-0... At 7:30, the day culminates with two ranked games... number three Penn State will take on number six Oregon. And then in Athens, number five Georgia looks to remain undefeated as they host number 17 Alabama."
    (David Cohn, 09:41)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Trump on Gaza:

  "It's going to be a deal which is going to be peace." (Donald Trump, 01:02)

• Netanyahu’s Message to Hostages:

  "We have not forgotten you, not even for a second." (Benjamin Netanyahu, 02:02)

• TikTok Ownership:

  "If I could make it 100% MAGA, I would." (Donald Trump, 03:32)

• Sinclair on Free Speech:

  "...it's inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content." (Sinclair, quoted by John Bickley, 00:20)

• ICE Protest Highlight:

  "...called them, quote, fascist pigs. They also hurled teddy bears at the car as they banged on its hood." (Jenny Terre, 04:29)

• On AI-Generated Viruses:

  "Not only did they pull it off, the author's note, some were even stronger than their natural counterparts." (Georgia Howe, 07:52)

Helpful Timestamps

• [00:20] Jimmy Kimmel controversy and free speech
• [01:02] Trump announces possible Gaza peace deal
• [02:02] Netanyahu's UN speech
• [02:33] Analysis on Netanyahu's narrative shift
• [03:32] Trump on TikTok deal
• [03:47] FBI January 6th undercover agents
• [04:29] Chaos at Illinois ICE protest
• [05:37] Amazon/FTC settlement details
• [06:14] White House shutdown preparations
• [06:59] DR Congo parish attack
• [07:31] Voddie Baucham’s death
• [07:52] AI-created virus warning
• [08:59] Mets announcer controversy
• [09:41] College football weekend slate

Conclusion

This packed episode provided a comprehensive look at major political and cultural headlines, with in-depth reporting on U.S. politics, international conflicts, media, technology, and community reactions. Notable quotes and analysis helped clarify the news landscape for listeners, making the episode a valuable recap for anyone looking to stay informed.