Podcast Summary: REAL AF with Andy Frisella

Episode 995: Andy & DJ CTI - Alex Pretti Yelling "Assault Me," FBI Seizes 2020 Ballots in Georgia & Leaked Audio of Erika Kirk
Date: January 30, 2026

Overview

In this episode, Andy Frisella and DJ Cruise deliver hard-hitting commentary on three trending news events:

1. New footage of activist Alex Pretti provoking federal agents before his death in Minnesota
2. The FBI’s unprecedented raid on Georgia’s 2020 ballots amidst election fraud investigations
3. Leaked internal audio from Turning Point USA after the assassination of its leader, Charlie Kirk, raising questions about reactions, motives, and transparency

In classic REAL AF fashion, Andy and DJ pull no punches, confronting mainstream narratives and demanding accountability, all while keeping the energy high and the banter irreverent.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Alex Pretti Incident: Shifting Perspectives & Weaponized Tragedies

[07:00-16:00, 28:00-39:00]

• New Video Evidence: Multiple angles have emerged showing activist Alex Pretti taunting and provoking federal agents in Minnesota, repeatedly yelling “assault me” just days before he was shot and killed during ongoing protests against ICE operations.

  • DJ describes Pretti’s behavior as “clashing with more federal agents, yelling and daring the agents to quote, assault him” ([07:16]).
  • The video shows Pretti spitting on agents and kicking a taillight: “That’s assault, by the way.” — Andy ([08:33]).

• Changing Opinions: While initially seeing the shooting as a tragedy, Andy expresses a hard shift:

  • “I don’t see it as a tragedy. I see it as he fucked around enough and he finally found the fuck out.”— Andy ([12:12]).
  • The hosts highlight the dangers of emotional manipulation in media coverage and warn against “picking sides” before all facts are in.

• Broader Patterns: They argue this is an orchestrated campaign to emotionally manipulate Americans and further a political agenda.

  • “They weaponize our morals against us and make us feel guilty and make us feel shameful in order for them to advance their agenda.”— Andy ([11:02])
  • Reference to similar events (George Floyd, COVID, Ukraine), warning listeners to recognize recurring patterns of media manipulation.

• Paid Agitators and NGO Funding:

  • Investigation into Indivisible Twin Cities as an umbrella group orchestrating protests, allegedly funded by Open Society Foundations (George/Alex Soros)—with millions in grants confirmed by DJ using public sources. ([19:18-24:35])
  • “These are not organic protests. These are paid agitators getting paid from your fucking tax dollars.”— Andy ([24:50]).

• Call to Toughen Up:

  • The hosts say moral Americans must harden their resolve against this “communist insurgency.”
  • “Communists in this country are the fucking enemy and they should not be tolerated at all.”— Andy ([37:16]).

2. FBI Seizure of 2020 Ballots in Georgia: Election Integrity or Cover-Up?

[48:51-63:59]

• Breaking News: The FBI served a search warrant and seized 2020 election ballots from Fulton County’s election hub in Georgia, alarming local officials.

  • Local spokeswoman (mockingly dubbed "Captain Crunch” by Andy) is frantic in video clips: “They are actually collecting the boxes... We’re getting all kinds of legal advice to stop this.” ([51:16-52:44])

• Reactions and Analysis:

  • Andy: “Typical emotional manipulation. Your life depends on it. Listen, Captain, if you got nothing to hide, why are you so nervous, dude?” ([52:44])
  • The hosts attack claims of “FBI abuse,” drawing parallels to past high-profile FBI raids (Mar-a-Lago), and dismiss the notion that searching election records is a threat to voters’ rights.

• Underlying Stakes:

  • Andy argues the raid connects directly to national battles over illegal immigration and democratic legitimacy.
  • “This is about harvesting votes. This is about redefining congressional districts… They need new people [voters] who they can promise free shit to again.”— Andy ([53:52])

• Election Machines & International Connections:

  • DJ reveals connections between Georgia’s use of Dominion Voting Systems, Smartmatic, and alleged ties to Venezuela (corroborated by reports of Venezuelan leader Maduro’s comments).
  • Speculation: Does the DOJ have something on the election systems that is making some officials calm about potential losses? ([60:34])

• Legal Implications:

  • “They know they can’t stop the truth now… Interfering with an election is literally punishable by death.”— Andy ([61:50])

3. Leaked Audio of Erika Kirk & Turning Point USA After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

[71:02-87:38]

• Leaked Internal Debriefs:

  • Candace Owens released a Zoom call where Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow, thanks the Turning Point staff for record event turnout at Kirk’s memorial, then urges staff to set aside “beef” and unite: “If you guys have any of that, please put it to rest. My husband’s dead… So we are moving forward. Turning Point USA 2.0. With Charlie in our hearts.” — Erika ([74:18])

• Tone & Reactions Under Scrutiny:

  • Andy and DJ note the upbeat mood (“all smiles”), and apparent eagerness to move on to “Turning Point USA 2.0,” calling the tone weirdly corporate and too cheerful for the context.
  • DJ: “This feels like a fucking OG TNT movie… you never guess who the killer is, but you kind of know from the jump.” ([81:47])

• Chief of Staff’s Comments:

  • Mikey McCoy, TPUSA Chief of Staff, allegedly frames Charlie’s assassination as “God’s plan to usher in the coming of Erika Kirk.” The hosts lambaste this as callous and bizarre, fueling more suspicion.

• Suspicious Fall Guy:

  • The man who publicly confessed to the shooting was quickly found to possess child pornography—Andy and DJ claim this is a classic “set-up” to discredit/deter defense and ensure silence ([78:54-79:54]).

• Transparency & Trust Erosion:

  • The hosts say refusing to answer key questions (“Why did Mikey get on his phone 8 seconds after his best friend got shot?”) deepens suspicion.
  • “If you really want to recover, come out and address the truth. Tell the truth. Say what it is.”— Andy ([85:21])
  • They acknowledge Candace Owens’s leaks showed Erika sounding “like a normal grieving wife,” but maintain the organization as a whole is avoiding any open investigation or dialogue.

• Broader Pattern:

  • The same emotional/manipulative tactics seen in other political controversies are at play: “Their weapon of choice is other people’s feelings... That is NOT transparency, that is emotional manipulation.”— Andy ([84:25])

4. Community Chat: Broader Themes

[39:29-47:42, Scattered]

• Principles of Subversion & Manipulation:

  • Callers and the hosts recite the “8 Steps to Topple a Nation” (control healthcare, increase poverty, control food/income/education/media, divide by class, etc.), insisting the U.S. is well-advanced into communist subversion.
  • “People think this is like phase one of the communist insurgency… It’s not phase one… This is late stage.”— DJ ([40:06])

• Failures of Leadership:

  • Both Trump and political elites are blamed for “failing to cut the head off the snake.” Andy pressures for more aggressive action, questioning whether inaction is cowardice or complicity:
  • “Either one, they’re afraid to do it. Or two, they’re in it.” — Chat Moderator ([40:44]), echoed by Andy ([40:45])

• Emotional Toll of Propaganda:

  • The hosts urge listeners to harden themselves to propaganda, citing historic manipulation post 9/11 as parallel.
  • “It’s easy to weaponize feelings of empathy against people who have morals, which is where the useful idiots come in.”— Andy ([67:39])

5. Notable Quotes & Moments

• On the Culture of Manipulation:

  • “The truth is, they know what they’re doing. It is evil, okay? It is in the communist playbook to weaponize people’s own empathy against them.”— Andy ([11:35])

• On Paid Activism:

  • “These are not organic protests. These are paid agitators getting paid from your fucking tax dollars.”— Andy ([24:50])

• On Political Leadership:

  • “We have selfish leadership in this country… What’s in my best interest now? What’s most profitable for me and my family?… I think we’ve got poor leadership.”— Andy ([45:37])

• On Election Systems:

  • “You know who the state of Georgia used for their voting systems?...Dominion…Smartmatic…that’s Venezuela.”— DJ ([58:52])

• On the Charlie Kirk Situation:

  • “If you have nothing to hide, it would be easy to explain, but they choose not to. Instead of explaining it…their weapon of choice is other people’s feelings.”— Andy ([84:25])

6. Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------------|----------------| | Alex Pretti "Assault Me" video/perspectives | 07:00-16:00 | | Indivisible/NGO funding discussion | 18:18-24:35 | | Andy’s shift: “He finally found the fuck out” | 12:12 | | FBI Georgia ballot raid breakdown | 48:51-63:59 | | Erika Kirk & Turning Point audio | 71:02-87:38 | | Emotional manipulation/propaganda pattern | 11:02-14:00; 67:39-68:19 | | Leadership failure and community chat | 39:29-47:42 | | Historic propaganda parallel to 9/11 coverage | 88:44-93:38 |

Tone and Style

• The episode is intense, unscripted, and irreverent—frequent cursing, humor, and sharp put-downs of media figures or politicians.
• Andy and DJ repeatedly stress the need for Americans to “harden up,” stop being manipulated, and demand answers.
• Banter about "Captain Crunch," cars, and cultural artifacts keeps the pace lively even on heavy issues.

Conclusion

This episode of REAL AF is a high-octane critique of the (mis)handling of dissent, government overreach, political violence, and the erosion of trust in American institutions. Andy and DJ hammer home the necessity of skepticism, vigilance, and courage as they dissect how public emotions and narratives are steered by self-serving elites. For those seeking an unvarnished, passionate take on America's current crossroads, this episode delivers in spades.