Real America’s Voice – American Sunrise

Special Christmas Eve Edition
Aired: December 24, 2025

Episode Overview

This festive Christmas Eve episode of American Sunrise delivers a mix of hard-hitting political commentary, exclusive guest perspectives, and heartfelt discussions about faith, family, and American traditions. The hosts—David Brody, Terrence Bates, and Dr. Gina—guide listeners through the latest headlines on U.S. politics, global affairs, immigration, and culture, all through a distinctly conservative, faith-forward lens. Holiday warmth and patriotism blend with current event analysis and inspiring guest stories.

Key Segments and Highlights

Christmas Traditions and Opening Thoughts

[06:10–11:40]

• The show begins with hosts sharing personal Christmas traditions and inviting viewers to share theirs online.
• Discussion touches on the evolving nature of family gatherings as children become adults, and the importance of finding joy and connection.
• Dr. Gina: “I just think it’s going to be the most unusual 2028 election that we’ve ever seen. I think our nominee will be probably someone we’re not even talking about yet.” [12:54]
• Lighthearted banter about Christmas movie marathons and nostalgic stories, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and togetherness.

2028 Election Preview and MAGA Dynamics

[12:00–19:10]

• The panel analyzes early polling for the 2028 presidential primaries—J.D. Vance and Gavin Newsom lead their respective parties, with Marco Rubio and Kamala Harris close behind.
• Debate over the influence of Trump’s endorsement and the lack of enthusiasm for early front-runners.
• Observations on MAGA infighting and skepticism about a “coronation” for any candidate.
• David Brody: “The last thing MAGA wants is a coronation. There’s a lot of subplots here, a lot of subplots, and a lot of it depends on how the rest of this Trump presidency proceeds.” [14:59]

Venezuela Crisis and GOP Divide—Interview with Rep. Randy Fine

[20:15–29:00]

• The hosts explore sharp Republican divides on Trump’s aggressive posture toward Venezuela and “narco-terror.”
• Congressman Randy Fine (R-FL) contends U.S. involvement is necessary to curtail drugs flooding into the country but distinguishes between air/naval operations and ground invasion.
• Rep. Fine: “It’s not about us getting entangled in Venezuela. It’s about Venezuela getting entangled with us. And they’ve become a hotbed to send cocaine and fentanyl into our country, which is killing our people. So we don’t have a choice.” [21:45]
• Caution toward regime change: “There’s multiple ways to get it. The ideal is Venezuelans rise up, take out Maduro, but the question is, does it happen because they do it, or because we go in?” [23:40]
• Discussion transitions to unfinished Congressional business and appropriations.

Epstein Files, DOJ, and Media Narrative

[29:10–33:15]

• DOJ's slow release of Epstein files, many referencing Trump, is discussed.
• Fine criticizes Democrats for political timing and claims released documents don’t implicate Trump in “truly horrific acts.”
• Rep. Fine: “What I’m seeing is nothing that implicates the president...but who is implicated are Democrats who covered it up for so many years, that’s who we ought to be investigating.” [31:50]

Supreme Court Blocks National Guard Deployment

[34:00–37:20]

• Conservative frustration at SCOTUS’s refusal to allow Trump’s administration to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago.
• Tensions highlighted as some justices (Kavanaugh, Roberts) join liberals in the decision.
• Fine urges legislation to criminalize interference with ICE and defends record deportations: “We need to round them up. We need to send them all out. We’ve deported two and a half million this year, and I hope we deport another 10 million next year—with the National Guard or without.” [36:55]

Headlines & Weather—Christmas Travel Challenges

[38:20–42:20]

• Powerball jackpot at $1.7 billion, tragedy at a Pennsylvania nursing home explosion, and dense fog/flooding risks in LA and California due to an “atmospheric river.”
• Weather Nation: “This could be the wettest Christmas for Los Angeles on record.”
• Tracy Anthony: “Those burn-scarred areas become extremely susceptible...This could affect travel and cause major issues.” [42:00]

Venezuela Analysis with Jonathan Gilliam (Ex-FBI, Navy SEAL)

[43:00–49:45]

• Gilliam describes Venezuela as “one of the most dangerous, hopeless places” and highlights Chinese and Russian influence there.
• Predicts regime change depends on pressure points and cautions against underestimating U.S. military capacity.
• On Iran, suggests Israel’s bold strategy represents “the only way to deal with Iran is to eliminate them quickly...Iran is a paper tiger when it comes to conventional warfare.” [47:20]
• Analysis of Russia’s moves near Poland follows: “Putin’s consistent posturing is about getting what he wants at the bargaining table. He’s playing the long game.” [48:45]

Faith & Art: The Influence of Charlie Kirk

[51:05–58:45]

• Interview with Christian artist Julia Rose and consultant David Townsend on art inspired by faith and the late Charlie Kirk.
• Rose discusses her own spiritual and political awakening and relays stories of young Americans returning to faith after Kirk’s example.
• Julia Rose: “Charlie taught me how to deal with hatred with love and truth. Not backing off from truth, but also respecting them with love.” [56:50]
• Teaser for new paintings depicting Kirk’s legacy.

ICE’s “Santa Claus” Video and Immigration

[01:03:30–01:08:50]

• Hosts react to a controversial ICE holiday video of “Santa as ICE agent” and a $3,000 “home for the holidays” incentive for self-deportation.
• David Brody draws comparisons between Trump’s and Biden’s deportation records (2.5 million under Trump in 2025 vs. 600,000 in 4 years of Biden).
• Dr. Gina personalizes the border: “If someone took up residence in your home...no matter how lovely they were, you would still want them out. That is the right of the American citizen.” [01:07:30]
• Terrence Bates: “If you break it down to the micro scale and think of it as your home...what kind of pushback would you present?” [01:08:10]

Moment of Faith — Christmas Eve Reflections with Rev. C.L. Bryant

[01:14:00–01:17:55]

• Pastor Bryant urges listeners to “choose life” and to recognize Christmas Eve as a time for gratitude, reflection, and recommitment.
• C.L. Bryant: “It calls us to remember the life that God has given to us and the life that we must, must choose. And that’s what Christmas Eve is about—re-examining our choices. Choose life.” [01:15:50]

Second Hour — More Holiday Traditions & Economic Analysis

[01:19:00–01:29:50]

• Personal stories of Christmas Eve traditions: food, family games, Christmas movie marathons, adjusting to adulthood transitions.
• Economic segment with Michael Wilkerson (Stormwall Advisors):
  • Gold and silver surging due to global bank buying and dollar uncertainty.
  • Cautious consumer spending driven by inflation and rising credit card debt.
  • On proposed $2,000 rebate checks: “Politically easy, but will cost $450 billion; the real fix is spending cuts and lower taxes.” [01:28:00]
• Wilkerson: “Consumers don’t measure statistics, they measure their pocketbook. We need to restore purchasing power.” [01:29:15]

Draining the Swamp: Greta Thunberg Arrested

[01:33:00–01:34:10]

• Coverage of Thunberg’s arrest at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in London.

J6 Prison Choir Anthem—Faith, Forgiveness, and Patriotism

[01:40:00–01:52:30]

• Release of “Anthem of the Free” by the J6 Prison Choir and Real America’s Music, which topped iTunes charts.
• Don and Donna from Cowboy Logic relate how deep faith and community have sustained Jan 6 prisoners: “Their faith is what got them through it, period. Full stop.” [01:44:40]
• Dr. Gina: “This song is life-changing on so many levels...the spirit of our J6ers, those living and those that aren’t with us anymore.” [01:52:00]

Hunter Biden Criticizes His Father’s Presidency

[01:54:45–01:56:15]

• Audio clip and panel discussion: Hunter Biden calls the Afghanistan withdrawal “an obvious failure” and labels the Biden presidency a “f***ing failure.”
• Hunter Biden: “My dad always knew...the buck stops with him.” [01:55:29]

Community, Cookies, and Closing

[01:57:10–02:01:00]

• Feature on record-breaking community cookie exchange: nearly 74,000 cookies swapped.
• Warm exchanges about cookie traditions (or lack thereof!) and a reminder from David Brody: “Let’s remember that we’re surrounded by a bunch of sinners, but the most important thing is to remember the reason for the season, and that is to celebrate the sinless one, Jesus Christ.” [02:00:10]
• Dr. Gina emphasizes giving “the grace that Christ died for” and spiritual resilience over holiday stress.

Notable Quotes

• David Brody on 2028 Election:
  “The last thing MAGA wants is a coronation. There’s a lot of subplots here, a lot of subplots, and a lot of it depends on how the rest of this Trump presidency proceeds.” [14:59]

• Rep. Randy Fine on Venezuela:
  “It’s not about us getting entangled in Venezuela. It’s about Venezuela getting entangled with us. And they’ve become a hotbed to send cocaine and fentanyl into our country, which is killing our people.” [21:45]

• Dr. Gina on Immigration:
  “If someone took up residence in your home...no matter how lovely they were, you would still want them out. That is the right of the American citizen.” [01:07:30]

• Jonathan Gilliam on Venezuela and Iran:
  “This is just a wake-up yawn in the morning. This is not a flex that’s happening right now... if Maduro wants to see the flex, it will not be pretty.” [45:50] “Iran is a paper tiger when it comes to conventional warfare. They’re a tiger when it comes to terrorism, a snake when it comes to propaganda.” [47:40]

• Julia Rose on Art and Faith:
  “Charlie taught me how to deal with hatred with love and truth. Not backing off from truth, but also respecting them with love.” [56:50]

• C.L. Bryant on Christmas Eve’s Meaning:
  “It calls us to remember the life that God has given to us and the life that we must, must choose. And that’s what Christmas Eve is all about—re-examining our choices. Choose life.” [01:15:50]

Important Timestamps

• 2028 Election Discussion & MAGA Divide: 12:00–19:10
• Venezuela Foreign Policy — Rep. Randy Fine: 20:15–29:00
• Epstein Files/J6/SCOTUS immigration: 29:10–37:20
• Weather and California Flood Warnings: 38:20–42:20
• Venezuela, Iran, Russia — Jonathan Gilliam: 43:00–49:45
• Julia Rose, Charlie Kirk, Faith and Art: 51:05–58:45
• ICE “Santa” video and Deportations: 01:03:30–01:08:50
• Faith Message with C.L. Bryant: 01:14:00–01:17:55
• Gold, Economy, Consumer Debt—Wilkerson: 01:23:15–01:29:50
• J6 Prison Choir Anthem Segment: 01:40:00–01:52:30
• Hunter Biden Critiques President Biden: 01:54:45–01:56:15
• Christmas Cookie Exchange & Closing: 01:57:10–02:01:00

Tone and Takeaway

The show blends passionate, patriotic, and faith-laden tones with candid, sometimes humorous, insider political analysis. Emerging throughout are messages of personal responsibility, traditional values, skepticism of mainstream media, strong support for law enforcement and border security, and a recurring reminder to ground the holiday—and every day—in faith and gratitude.

For listeners: This episode offers a fast-moving, lively journey through the most pressing political events, heartfelt holiday traditions, stirring testimonies of faith and patriotism, and community celebrating together, all through the Real America’s Voice perspective.