REAL AF with Andy Frisella, Episode 984 (Jan 2, 2026)

Andy & DJ CTI: Zohran Mamdani Takes Oath On Quran, Anti-Trump Minnesota Mom Cuts Speech Short After Admitting Fraud Is Bad & SNAP Bans Certain Foods

Main Theme & Episode Overview

This fiery new year episode of REAL AF sees Andy Frisella and DJ Cruise "The Internet" (DJ CTI) break down and riff on the hottest political and societal stories shaping 2026. The main focus is on:

• Zohran Mamdani's historic (and controversial) swearing-in as NYC’s first Muslim mayor
• A viral "Freudian slip" from a Minnesota mom protesting Trump policies
• The latest in SNAP/EBT food bans and welfare system reform
• Rants on American decline, tax revolts, and the need for citizen action
• Memorable, irreverent banter, especially on the bizarre recent ER data about items people’ve put “where the sun don’t shine”

As always, Andy and DJ infuse the show with sarcasm, urgency, and a signature “real talk” attitude.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. State of the Show & Culture Comments (00:16–05:25)

• Andy and DJ welcome the new year, encourage listeners to join the 75 Hard program, and discuss growing “don’t pay tax” buzz.
• DJ makes a public call for talent: experienced videographers and AI engineers to join their team — with classic bluntness:

  “This ain’t ‘learn on Andy’s dime.’ ... Only apply if you actually know what you’re doing.” (04:19)

2. New Year's in NYC: Shifting Demographics/Controversies (06:29–10:37)

• Wild NYC moments: live TV betting on a gay couple appearing at midnight, reactions to the first 2026 baby born to immigrant parents, and humorous takes on “firsts” in diversity—hinting at changing American identity and audience discomfort.

3. Headline 1: Zohran Mamdani Takes Mayor’s Oath on Quran (11:18 onwards)

Key Facts

• Zohran Mamdani, identified as a socialist and “first Muslim leader” of NYC, was sworn in using the Quran.
• Major Obama/AOC/JFK “youth-in-movement” parallel drawn:

  “Major Obama vibes... Let’s pick a 34-year-old, no experience, community organizer popular on social. It's the same play.” — DJ, 13:49

• Doubt and suspicion about legitimacy and intention:

  “I do not believe this dude has good moral values... I don’t believe he truly stands for American culture.” — Andy, 16:47

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Mamdani’s collectivist language called out as a “red flag”:

  “We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.” — Mamdani speech, Played at 18:09
  “That is the bystander effect... Which is why socialist and communist agendas caused the crumbling of societies.” — DJ, 18:22

• They argue socialism is essentially a soft rebrand of communism, lambasting the wordplay:

  “Socialism is communism with a smile.” — Chat Moderator quoting The Meddler, 21:31

Wider Issues Unpacked

• Andy & DJ warn that Mamdani—the "media and social media viral" candidate—will be propped up by powers-that-be, "fixing" NYC superficially with traditional law-and-order to sell socialism to the country.

• Skepticism over the diversity parade: First female fire commissioner “never actually a firefighter”:

  “She’s qualified because she’s a fat lesbian.” — DJ, 23:46

• Discuss cabinet search for chief counsel, naming controversial lawyer with a history of defending Al Qaeda suspects and ties to Soros philanthropy:

  “Would you want a top murder defense attorney if charged with murder? … So, if you’re a terrorist, yeah… He does believe in meritocracy!” — Andy, 25:49

• The irony of anti-Israel radicals backed by Jewish donors and Soros money is not lost on the hosts.

NYC’s Future & Law Enforcement

• Concerns about NYPD mass resignations and rising chaos, referencing scenes from “The Dark Knight” and the ease of impersonating police in destabilized cities.

“Kids Don’t Remember 9/11”

“People earlier in the chat were saying, NYC forgot 9/11… The kids that are for them are 20 years old, bro. They weren’t alive." — DJ, 32:47
The generational amnesia and shifting perceptions of past terrorism are explored with skepticism and dark humor.

4. Headline 2: Minnesota Mom's 'Fraud is Bad' Speech Gaffe (37:57)

What Happened

• Somali-American mother (anti-Trump) testifying about child care benefits accidentally says “Fraud is bad”—then panics and ends her speech.
• Backed by another activist who almost admits the same thing:

  “[There’s] fraud… everywhere.” (before catching herself) (40:01)

Analysis & Rhetoric

• The hosts eviscerate the display:

  “Both of them, both of them criminal as hell ... That’s the problem with speaking a lie. You have to maintain it. And under pressure, people crack.”—Andy & DJ, 41:00

• They highlight the visible signs of wealth (diamond ring) on welfare recipients and tie the entire segment to broader accusations about mass welfare fraud, misuse, and “the immigrant grift.”

Trump/Populist Response (42:39)

• Trump’s response, “I don’t want them in our country… their country stinks”—is played and discussed, with Andy challenging Trump’s action versus rhetoric:

  “You’re in charge, and you’re the one not doing the shit that’s required to fix it.” — DJ, 43:31

• Andy and DJ push for harder government action, even suggesting mass checkpoints for proof of citizenship, pushing familiar lines about cultural assimilation and the failure to enforce border/law.

5. The Nature of American Slavery & Taxation

(Sprinkled throughout, esp. 58:00–61:57 and closing segment)

• Andy and DJ forcefully argue the US taxpayer is effectively an economic slave, citing the trend toward mass non-compliance (“#NoTax26”, “Tea Party 26”) and systemic economic exploitation.
• Andy:

  “How is that freedom, at all?” (61:19)

• They encourage listeners to speak out, organize, overload politicians with direct feedback and public protest.

6. Headline 3: SNAP/EBT Food Ban in Five States/RFK’s Healthy Agenda (73:33–84:09)

Policy Details

• RFK Jr.'s administration restricts junk food (soda, candy, etc.) from government SNAP (food stamp) purchases in five states, aiming to cut taxpayer-subsidized chronic illness.
• Broader movement to restrict junk food in 18 states.

Banter & Critique

• Andy & DJ recall the difference in obesity rates between the US and Europe—sarcastically describing scooter traffic jams in American grocery stores.

  “Went to Walmart, noticed a lot of Jake brakes on the scooters.” — Andy, 75:56

• They dissect program fraud (citing USDA data and ChatGPT analysis), arguing a large percentage of “needy” users abuse or overuse the system—lining up for surf & turf with government cards.
• Host solution: “Suspend it for 90 days, let them lose 100 pounds, starve a bit... get a job like the rest of us.”

Moral of the Segment

• The welfare trap is as dangerous and corrupting as the worst government handouts to foreign nations or corporate cronies.
• Debate around able-bodied adults gaming the system, and the necessity for strict, time-boxed assistance.
• Welfare and EBT are “just as bad” as Somali/immigration scams in undermining American hard work and values.

7. Leadership, Trump, and Political Cynicism (Throughout: 45:00 onward, esp. 65:00–71:00)

• Impassioned debate on Trump’s effectiveness, motives, and tone-deafness.

  “You said you’d fix things. You haven’t done what you promised. As of today, there’s zero chance that the people that voted for Trump are going to vote again. I don’t think they’re going to vote. I’m not going to fucking vote.” — DJ, 68:40

• Laments about political teams composed of “yes men,” leadership arrogance, and the inability of outsized personalities to recognize bad advice.
• Call for outsider leadership and specific, constitutionally-literate candidates for high office.

8. Wild & Weird: Annual 'ER Anal Objects' List (93:02–103:43)

• The annual “look back” at bizarre items found in ERs (“up the butt”) brings the trademark raunchy, irreverent humor:

  “Screws and nails… What the f*** is wrong with you?” — DJ, 95:15 “How did you get here?” — Andy, 77:35 (on Walmart obesity)

• The hosts laugh at the proliferation of strange insertions, using it as a metaphor for American decadence, weirdness, and decline in common sense.
• Important note:

  “If we got legitimately people sticking nails up their ass, we got a bigger problem, bro!” — DJ, 95:15

9. Closing Rant & Call to Action (104:07–107:20)

• Andy and DJ close with their classic "thumbs down, Trump: do your fucking job" refrain.
• Final push for organized tax revolt (“Don’t pay your taxes!”), warning listeners that things only change when “the people” themselves unite and act.
• Strategic warning: a tax strike would require alternative currency, as the government could just try to print away the protest.
• The episode concludes with a reminder that relying on podcasters isn’t enough—mass real-world mobilization is needed.

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• On Collectivism:

  “That is the bystander effect... Everbody else thinks everyone else is going to do the work and I’m just going to sit around. That’s why socialist and communist agendas crumble.” — DJ, 18:22

• On Cabinet Picks:

  “So if you’re a terrorist… Yeah, man, you want this lawyer on your team. He does believe in meritocracy!” — Andy, 25:53

• On NYC’s Political Irony:

  “It makes perfect sense… if you know what the fuck is going on now. It only makes sense if everybody there knows al Qaeda’s not actually behind it.” — DJ, 28:42

• On Taxation & Freedom:

  “How is that freedom at all? … I got to get a license to fish, to go hunting, to buy or sell, to own my house. They take half my money… How can someone say ‘We’re free’? We’re not free. It’s not even close.” — Andy, 61:19

• On SNAP/Junk Food:

  “Let ‘em starve for a minute. Like the rest of us, get a job. We can argue about the Somalis but this EBT is just as bad.” — DJ, 82:19

• On American Ignorance:

  “It’s hard for me to comprehend the lack of common sense and intelligence amongst large groups of people.” — DJ, 24:48

• On Citizen Action:

  “You guys rely on podcasters to be your voice. That’s not gonna get it done… You, the people, have to make your voices heard in unison now. Otherwise, ain’t shit gonna change.” — DJ, 106:51

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Show Opener/Team Call: 00:16 – 05:25
• NYC/First Baby/Media Irony: 06:29 – 10:37
• Mamdani's Swearing-In & Discussion: 11:18 – 22:57
• Collectivism & Socialism Dangers: 18:09 – 21:31
• Cabinet/Al Qaeda Lawyer Debate: 25:40 – 29:00
• NYPD Mass Resignations/AI Fears: 29:37 – 31:02
• Muslim/Jewish Funding Irony: 28:02–32:14
• Minnesota Mom "Fraud is Bad" Clip: 37:57 – 41:13
• Trump Somali Rant / Immigration Policy: 42:39 – 44:59
• SNAP/EBT Ban Segment: 73:33 – 84:09
• ER Anal Objects Comedy: 93:02 – 103:43
• Final Rants/Tax Revolt: 104:07 – 107:24

Tone & Style

• Unfiltered, irreverent, blunt, and frequently explicit
• Blends humor, frustration, and old-school American bravado
• Champions “real talk” and calls out perceived hypocrisy left and right

For Listeners Who Missed It

This episode is a thorough—and often comically wild—indictment of current American leadership, the progressive “collectivist” trend, welfare and immigration fraud, and political betrayals from both parties. Andy and DJ blend hard facts with moral outrage, sarcastic riffs, and calls for direct action—making for a provocative (sometimes jaw-dropping) recap of the issues shaping early 2026.

Memorable, if not always politically correct, and a must-listen for anyone fed up with the status quo.