Podcast Summary: American Sunrise – December 15, 2025
Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Hosts: David Brody, Terrence Bates, Emily Finn (in for Dr. Gina)
Air Date: December 15, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode of "American Sunrise" confronts a weekend marked by violence, focusing on a mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia and a brutal acid attack on a woman in Savannah, Georgia. The hosts provide news updates, in-depth analysis, and emotional commentary on these tragedies, considering their implications for religious freedom, public safety, and Western civilization. The show also touches on U.S. healthcare reform efforts in Congress, a high-profile rescue from Venezuela, the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, and several lighter human interest stories.
Major Discussion Points & Insights
1. International and Domestic Attacks on Faith Communities
Australia Hanukkah Mass Shooting
- Event: A father-son duo opened fire on a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing at least 16, including one assailant.
- Antisemitism in Australia: David Brody highlights the ongoing issue:
- “...since then, there’s been about 2,000 or so antisemitic attacks in Australia over the last year. [...] It's just absolutely pathetic.” (05:24)
- PM Anthony Albanese comes under fire for inaction on rising antisemitism.
- Heroic Onlooker: The hosts praise a civilian who disarmed one of the shooters:
- “This person obviously went after the gunman and was able to get the gun away—is a hero, an absolute hero.” – Emily Finn (06:52)
Savannah, Georgia Acid Attack
- Event: A woman suffered severe chemical burns after being attacked leaving a church event; authorities are unsure if her faith was the motive but consider it.
- Investigation: Police label the assault as potentially deliberate; the show brings on experts (Todd Wood, Steve Gruber) to discuss likely motives, including possible anti-Christian bias.
- Context: L. Todd Wood connects the tactic to patterns in Islamic and African countries targeting Christian women and frames Savannah as a vulnerable, globally significant city.
- “One of the first things they do is pour acid on women, especially if they're connected to Christianity.” (60:07)
- Emphasis on Savannah's status as a port/military city, raising broader concerns about infiltration and coordinated terror.
Faith Under Attack
- Panelists emphasize that attacks on Jews and Christians are not only hate crimes against individuals but fundamental threats to Western civilization.
- “Jews are only the first front in the war. They want to kill us all. And what are we gonna do about it?” – Congressman Randy Fine (12:20)
- “Would any of us be surprised if we led the news tomorrow with an attack on faith here in the United States? The answer is no.” – Steve Gruber (81:23)
2. Healthcare Reform and Congressional Challenges
- House GOP Plan: Focuses on expanding association health plans, improving drug price transparency, and altering cost-sharing—not extending ACA ("Obamacare") pandemic subsidies.
- Congressman Randy Fine (FL):
- Blames Democrats and Obamacare for healthcare problems:
- “Obamacare has failed. [...] If Obamacare was affordable, we wouldn’t need ever-increasing subsidies.” (09:09)
- Discusses the need for tough immigration reform in the context of preventing future terror attacks:
- “Immigration without assimilation is invasion, and we have to stop that.” (12:20)
- Strongly advocates for barring immigration from certain nations and deporting those who “hate America.”
- Blames Democrats and Obamacare for healthcare problems:
- Congressional Deadlock: Appropriations bills remain incomplete, risking government shutdown but optimism for January passage.
3. US and Global Security Commentary
Terrorism & Foreign Policy
- Retired Navy SEAL Mike Sorelli critiques the failure of law enforcement in Australia and calls for increased US police presence:
- On perpetrators: “You cannot allow any ISIS Hamas terrorists to continue living because they are like a cancer that just will continue to spread.” (29:19)
- Sorelli advocates for zero-tolerance counterterrorism, holding Arab nations accountable, and candidly admits the war with Islamic extremism is “for the next hundred years.” (30:35)
4. Media, Public Discourse, and Conspiracy Culture
Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
- Erica Kirk, his widow, confronts Candace Owens’ conspiracy theories:
- “Grief is not content. Silence is not guilt.” – Erica Kirk (44:43)
- The panelists urge compassion, restraint, and decorum, expressing cynicism about Owens’ motives and intent to publicize private meetings.
5. Human Interest, Uplift, & Lifestyle
Rescue of Maria Corina Machado
- Guest: Brian Stern, Greybull Rescue founder
- Successful extraction of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Venezuelan opposition leader; highlights Greybull’s privately funded, apolitical status and track record.
- “We got the call Friday night. She was in Norway Tuesday night.” (41:23)
Positive Psychology for the Holidays
- Advice: Strong social connections—even short, meaningful conversations—boost mood and happiness.
- Health Segment: Features holistic products to boost immunity and skin health.
Lighter Moments
- Motown Christmas: Temptations’ “Silent Night” and hosts’ holiday song banter.
- “Sunny Side Up”: Story on Lars the reindeer raised by dogs brings levity and jokes about animal identity.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Antisemitism: “It’s a broken record, Emily. We’re saying it yet again.” – David Brody (05:24)
- Gun Control Debate (Australia): “They will always find a tool to bring harm to other people.” – Mike Sorelli (25:03)
- On Law Enforcement: “We need to turn the judicial system upside down, clean it out...” – Mike Sorelli (27:42)
- On Policy: “Borrowing money from our children and grandchildren to hide the cost of Obamacare is not compassionate.” – Rep. Fine (09:09)
- On Immigration: “Immigration without assimilation is invasion, and we have to stop that.” – Rep. Fine (12:20)
- On Faith: “Without faith, it would be very difficult, David... Faith makes a huge difference because Jesus Christ makes all the difference in the world.” – Dr. Jerry Newcombe (49:25)
- On Conspiracy Culture: “Grief is not content. Silence is not guilt.” – Erica Kirk (44:43)
- Levity: “If Gina were here today, she’d want to adopt this reindeer [Lars]...we need to pray for Lars.” – David Brody (98:17)
Key Timestamps
- 02:37 – 07:39: Headlines, mass shootings in Georgia & Australia, antisemitism commentary, heroic civilian.
- 08:27 – 15:07: Rep. Randy Fine on Australia attack, healthcare reform, tough immigration rhetoric.
- 25:03 – 32:20: Analysis with Mike Sorelli on gun control, police response, acid attack, and US military action.
- 36:33 – 41:53: GREYBULL Rescue’s Brian Stern recounts rescue of Maria Corina Machado.
- 44:43 – 48:52: Erica Kirk’s impassioned response to conspiracy theories; panel’s reaction.
- 60:07 – 66:25: L. Todd Wood and Steve Gruber discuss the potential faith-based motive in Savannah and global patterns.
- 81:23 – 85:52: Ongoing investigation into the Savannah attack; reflections on faith and security.
- 95:22 – 99:11: Lars the reindeer story & hosts’ lighthearted banter.
Tone
The hosts maintain an impassioned, often somber tone in discussing tragedies, emphasizing American and Western values, faith, and security. Discussions become more candid, sometimes polemic, while addressing political, religious, and cultural divides, before transitioning into lighter, human interest content and holiday spirit.
Summary Takeaway
This episode of "American Sunrise" provides a comprehensive, right-leaning perspective on recent international and domestic attacks targeting people of faith, focusing on security, public policy, and cultural survival. Interviews with lawmakers, security professionals, and activists expand the discussion beyond individual incidents, linking them to wider social and political currents. Amid heavy topics, the show also offers personal uplift, faith-centered reflections, and moments of levity—demonstrating the blend of hard news, commentary, and lifestyle that defines "Real America’s Voice."