American Sunrise - December 31st, 2025

Summary

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Real America’s Voice – American Sunrise

Special New Year's Eve Edition – December 31st, 2025

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Episode Overview

The December 31st, 2025 episode of American Sunrise on Real America's Voice is a lively New Year's Eve special featuring hosts David Brody, Dr. Gina Gentry, and Emily Finn. The episode delivers a broad mix of heartfelt personal moments, pressing political commentary, and real-time analysis on global news, with a tone that’s equal parts celebratory, critical, and conversational. The hosts discuss major international developments, domestic political scandals, and the outlook for 2026, weaving in interviews with experts, lawmakers, and candidates. The show is marked by its unapologetic conservative perspective, humor, and engagement with the Real America’s Voice community.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. New Year Reflections & Personal Moments

• [04:33] – [05:38] The hosts celebrate personal milestones, such as the birth of David Brody's granddaughter Isabella Marie "Bella" Brody. The lighthearted discussion sets a warm tone, peppered with jokes about family and holiday traditions.

  • Quote:
    “I don’t want to say the third time’s a charm because that would make no sense for my first and second grandchildren… but this is the first for our oldest son.”
    — David Brody [04:43]

• [05:48] – [07:12] New Year’s Eve resolutions and traditions are humorously discussed, from overeating bread to leaving up Christmas trees until Easter. A Bible verse (Isaiah 9:6) is shared, leading into cultural and spiritual reflections.

  • Quote:
    “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given… And his name will be called Wonderful Counselor…”
    — Dr. Gina Gentry [07:11]

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2. International Affairs: Venezuela, Iran, Ukraine, and China

• Venezuela Drug Strike – [09:05] – [10:39]

  • Congressman Mark Harris joins to discuss recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, allegedly targeting a dock used by drug smugglers. He emphasizes the necessity of decisive action and attributes it to Trump’s leadership.
    • Quote:
      “I think taking that out was probably very strategic. ... Once again President Trump doing what he said he was going to do. … Any of these steps, I think, are extremely pivotal and important.”
      — Rep. Mark Harris [09:36]

• Iran Tensions – [26:23] – [29:08]

  • Mass protests erupt in Iran over economic downfall and inflation (50%), with the regime facing unprecedented pressure.
  • Expert analysis from Ret. Brig. Gen. John Teichert links economic frustration to potential regime instability and broader geopolitical tension.
    • Quote:
      “There is a real possibility that the people of Iran are fed up with the ayatollah and his regime, and maybe now is the time for them to do something about it.”
      — Gen. Teichert [28:13]

• Russia-Ukraine War & Political Theatre – [29:08] – [34:26]

  • The panel unpacks Russian claims about Ukrainian drone attacks, which both U.S. intelligence and Ukrainian officials say are “fake news” and likely pretext for further aggression.
  • Discussion turns to Western support for Ukraine and calls for future accountability from Ukrainian leadership.
    • Quote:
      “I think it's a sign of desperation by Putin … he's doing whatever he can to try to continue a war that, frankly, is unwinnable because he continues to be deluded...”
      — Gen. Teichert [30:45]
    • Quote:
      “There needs to be a detailed accounting of how our US taxpayer dollars have been spent... but I think the right first step is to stop American spending on Ukraine.”
      — Gen. Teichert [34:26]

• China’s Taiwan Exercises – [31:21] – [32:38]

  • Beijing’s military drills around Taiwan are described as “bullying tactics,” with a warning that such maneuvers could mask a real attack.
    • Quote:
      “Any one of these exercises could be a cover for a real attack. ... Right now, China is dissatisfied...”
      — Gen. Teichert [31:46]
  • The implications of recent U.S. arms deals and regional defense shifts are highlighted.

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3. Domestic Politics & Scandals

• Minnesota Childcare Fraud Scandal – [10:39] – [13:33], [74:35] – [77:53], [106:31] – [110:59]

  • Explosive allegations of vast childcare and daycare fraud among Somali-run centers in Minnesota prompt federal investigation and the freezing of childcare funds.
  • The story is perceived as the “tip of the iceberg” for nationwide waste and abuse of entitlement programs.
    • Quote:
      “This is the tip of the iceberg perhaps of what we’re going to see.”
      — Rep. Mark Harris [12:54]
    • Quote:
      “$9 billion … may eventually turn out to demonstrate … these are just example after example of what we’re seeing.”
      — Rep. Mark Harris [13:26]
  • Calls for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to resign, comparison to similar issues in Ohio, and a broader discussion on immigration and social program abuse.

• Biden-Era Waste & “Drain the Swamp” – [82:21] – [85:07]

  • Scathing coverage of a HUD report uncovering billions in questionable payments, including funds sent to deceased persons and “non-citizens” across all fifty states.
  • Strong criticism of the federal government’s inability to prevent improper payments, with both GOP and prior Democratic administrations cited, but emphasis on the failure during the Biden term.
    • Quote:
      “In fiscal 2023 during the Biden administration, 236 billion … of improper payments throughout the federal government…”
      — David Brody [84:01]
    • Quote:
      “Heads need to roll. That’s the other big thing.”
      — Dr. Gina Gentry [83:16]

• New York City Radicalism & Crime – [43:19] – [47:09]

  • Guest David Zier critiques socialist mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani’s proposed agenda, highlighting worries over fiscal mismanagement and public safety in NYC.
    • Quote:
      “New deputy mayor for economic justice. What could go wrong? I'm just going to drink my coffee and watch New York City implode here.”
      — David Zier [44:00]

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4. 2026 Political Outlook & Internal GOP Dynamics

• MAGA vs. America First – [100:11] – [111:25]

  • In-depth dialogue on the future direction of the GOP: distinguishing “MAGA” from “America First”, populism’s role in Republican strategy, and 2026/2028 electoral stakes.
    • Quote:
      “Republicans have a big problem too … this rift that's forming between MAGA and America First Republicans … that the Democrats are going to focus on trying to exacerbate.”
      — Dr. Gina Gentry [103:56]
  • Both hosts agree Democrats squandered opportunities to work with Trump and predict continued polarization.

• Election Predictions & Party Strategy – [101:12] – [105:44]

  • Brody and Gentry forecast a defining year for American politics in 2026, with both parties facing existential choices and potential resets.
  • Emphasis on “authentic” leadership and the need for accountability.

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5. Wellness, Lifestyle, and Memorable Light-Hearted Moments

• Health & Hangover Prevention Tips – [39:07] – [43:19]

  • Dr. Gina offers practical advice for avoiding and treating holiday hangovers, wittily reflecting on her Ozark roots with beer, not champagne.
    • Quote:
      “Try coffee to speed up your recovery … consume extra electrolytes … it's good to have electrolytes, but you don't want all that sugar.”
      — Dr. Gina Gentry [39:07]

• Faith and Daily Devotion – [56:47] – [61:59]

  • Dr. Jerry Newcombe joins for actionable guidance on developing lasting faith habits, like daily scripture reading and prayer using simple formulas (e.g., ACTS: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication).
    • Quote:
      “If you do the same thing for 21 days in a row, it can help you develop a habit. … Find some way … that you can stick with it regularly.”
      — Dr. Jerry Newcombe [58:03]

• Sunny Side Up: Lifelong Friendship Story – [121:57] – [124:34]

  • The show ends on a heartwarming note with a tale of two friends exchanging the same birthday card for 81 years, earning a Guinness World Record.
    • Quote:
      “...the world's moved on, the tradition held on. A simple reminder. This is what lasting friendship looks like.”
      — Emily Finn [122:41]

• Hosts’ Hopes for 2026 – [124:39] – [125:38]

  • The trio share personal goals for the New Year—happiness, self-improvement, finishing books with deadline pressure, and embracing their authentic selves.

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Additional Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Political Accountability:
  “We want these people deported from our country that have milked the system for years.”
  — David Brody [75:25]

• On Faith & Habit:
  “Memorizing scripture is also fantastic. … I try to concentrate every day and give thanks to God for a hundred things.”
  — Dr. Jerry Newcombe [60:57]

• On Economic Outlook:
  “Trump's going to pick someone who's going to be on board with his agenda, which is aggressively lowering interest rates. ... Not a bad thing for stocks.”
  — Matthew Tuttle [91:20]

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Selected Timestamps for Major Segments

• Opening Personal Moments & Humor – [04:33] – [07:12]
• Venezuela Strike Discussion – [09:05] – [10:39]
• Minnesota Fraud / Childcare Scandal – [10:39] – [13:33], [74:35] – [77:53], [106:31] – [110:59]
• Iran & Global Geopolitics – [26:23] – [34:26]
• Russia-Ukraine Analysis – [29:08] – [34:26]
• China-Taiwan Coverage – [31:21] – [32:38]
• NYC Socialism & Public Safety – [43:19] – [47:09]
• Hangover Prevention & Flu Update – [39:07] – [43:19]
• Faith Habits – [56:47] – [61:59]
• MAGA vs. America First, GOP Reset – [100:11] – [111:25]
• Heartwarming Friendship Feature – [121:57] – [124:34]
• Hosts’ New Year Hopes – [124:39] – [125:38]

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Tone & Language

The episode is energized, colloquial, and candid. The hosts blend news analysis with banter, sarcasm, and a strong undercurrent of conservative values. They address their audience as part of a community, inviting viewers to engage, reflect, and celebrate.

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Final Thoughts

American Sunrise’s New Year’s Eve edition provided an immersive, multi-topic broadcast that balanced robust political critique with warmth, faith, and occasional levity. From global flashpoints to the future of American conservatism—and even advice for surviving post-party headaches—the episode is a comprehensive and spirited reflection of the Real America’s Voice brand heading into 2026.

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Transcript

[Emily Finn]

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[Dr. Gina Gentry]

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[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

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[Dr. Gina Gentry]

With an IFIT contract for two $50,000. This is where mindset comes in.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

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[Emily Finn]

Pressure is coming down.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

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[David Brody]

Ahead on this special New Year's Eve edition of American Sunrise. Strikes inside Venezuela. New reporting suggesting that the CIA carried out its first strike. And inside the socialist country, what was the target exactly? And are we now one step closer to downright war against the Maduro regime? Take a closer look. Plus, a war of words. Iran issuing a warning to the US to not attack their country. What's America's move? We ask a top military expert. And later, word salad. Politics. Hello, Kamala. Her latest venture as she tries to stay relevant in left wing politics. What is she up to now exactly? Well, we have those stories and more as American Sunrise starts right now. Good morning, America.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Welcome to American Sunrise. Whether it's culture, we have breaking news to share with you.

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Politics.

[David Brody]

President Trump is joining us live now from Florida. We've got you covered. This is what it looks like to be a patriot. We have to protect the American family.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

The American dream is still alive.

[David Brody]

I'm David Brody.

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[Dr. Gina Gentry]

And I'm Dr. Gina. Good morning, everybody. Happy New year's Eve. I'm Dr. G. And welcome to our special New Year's Eve edition of American Sunrise. Let's bring in Emily Finn, who's with me here in the Palm Beaches, and David Brody, who is out there in the swamp being a swamp monster. But a very heartfelt congratulations is in order after the birth of your third. I hope the Loudoun children are listening. Third grandchild. Congratulations to your sweet boy.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Congratulations, David.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

I love this.

[David Brody]

Thank you, Emily. Thank you, Gina. Yes. Isabella Marie Brody. Bella. They're gonna call her Bella. I love that name. Bella Brody.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

So cute.

[David Brody]

Lot of B's going on there. Bella Brody. Bella. Say that five times fast, but, yeah, we're very excited. You know, I don't want to say the third time's a charm because that would make no sense for my first and second grandchildren. So I won't say that, but this is the first for our oldest son. The other two coming from my middle son and of course, my daughter, who's 23. She needs to get cooking and get moving here because ultimately, as you ladies know, it's all about me and the grandkids. It has nothing to do with them at all. But I'm fine. After 12 hours or so of labor. I'm doing just great, so thanks for asking.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

I know I was texting you there in the hospital. You were sounding a bit exhausted into like the 10th hour, so I'm glad you're doing better today.

[David Brody]

That's right. I was the Panera Bread run guy. I Was that guy. But finally got to hold beautiful Bella late last night. Or last night, actually.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

So I hear it's the best.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

That's so cute.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Can't wait.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Absolutely. So cute.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

No one cares, Gina. So, yeah, I'm very excited for you.

[David Brody]

I like it. Want one? Want one?

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

I love it.

[David Brody]

Yes.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

No one cares. All right, well, you guys, it's a day to talk about resolutions. It's a day to talk about going to the gym, praying more. I heard David doing his own little hype show before the show. Cause, you know, his mic was live and he didn't know it. He's like, I'm a walking carbohydrate. I've gained so much weight. Yeah, you were having little fits with yourself over there, David Brody.

[David Brody]

Yes. Literally, I had a. Let's. How do I say this? Maybe a piece of bread or two this morning. Then I looked at the bread, and I went, yeah, maybe one more just to be safe. Look.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Oh, Gina's got bread, too.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Bread that flew all the way from Germany. It's kind of funny because the airport lost my friend's luggage, but he managed to get here with two loaves of bread. For me, it's German bread, and it has cheese on it because that's really good. And Colby would really like some, but he's not getting any because I don't give him bread. But, yeah, it's been a carbolicious Christmas.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Carbolicious.

[David Brody]

Emily, how are you doing over there? I'm a walking cholesterol pill. I don't know about you.

[Emily Finn]

That's what you said.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Living the dream. Looking forward to starting 2026.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Wait, I have one more question. The producers are telling me to go to Bible, and I will. When do you guys take your tree down?

[David Brody]

January. Like, after the 12 days. Like January 6th.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

January 6th. Okay, Emily, you.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

I didn't even put a tree up, Gina. I feel terrible.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Okay? All right. Sometimes mine stays up till, like, Easter, So that's a whole other story. All right.

[David Brody]

Is that true? Really?

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

I mean, Easter, I decorated for my birthday, which is coming up in January. Then I decorated again for. With all my little memories. And then I decorated again for Valentine's Day. And then I just carried on into Easter sometimes. But I will not leave all six trees. I have six different colored trees up in my house. I will not leave all six of them up. All right, today's Bible verse goes like this. It's Isaiah 9. 6. For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given. And the government will be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. And I know anybody that knows that song. It's all running through your head right now, right? Is it Amy Grant, David Brody, is that Amy Grant?

[David Brody]

Yes. Amy Grant, that is correct.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Yeah. I didn't get enough Amy Grant this Christmas. I think I'm going to go home and listen to it and I'm going to have plenty of time because my family is making me host our New Year's Eve party tonight at my house, which means that I will be cleaning all day with music on. So there you go. Homeland Security, speaking of homes, new reports are saying the CIA carried out a drone strike earlier this month on a remote dock facility on the coast of Venezuela targeting a site believed to be used in drug smuggling. President Trump has acknowledged a US Strike on a big facility where drug boats load, but has not confirmed who exactly carried it out. So, anyway, here's the story. This is the first known US Strike on land in Venezuela amid tensions over all of this drug trafficking, which we do want to stop. And somebody who is working on that every single day is pastor and North Carolina congressman good enough to be with us here on New Year's Eve. What congressman works on New Year's Eve? Congressman, we can't get your colleagues to ever work, ever. And here you are on New Year's Eve working with us, Congressman Mark Harris, a gentleman and a scholar. Have you been briefed on this? What can you tell us?

[Congressman Mark Harris]

Well, good morning. First of all, it's a pleasure to be with you on this New Year's Eve. And I hope that all of you have had a wonderful Christmas and are expecting a great new year as we ring it in here in just a few hours. But no, I'm hearing the same reports that you're hearing of what was carried out there in Venezuela. I understand that it was at a place, a dock actually there where Tren de Aragua uses in order to load these drug boats is kind of considered a place of implementation, I think, from where many of these boats get their start. And I think taking that out was probably very strategic. And I would imagine that it's going to put us in a position to be able to have to make less strikes out there in the open water. So I think this is a very smart move. I think it's once again President Trump doing what he said he was going to do. I think it continues to apply pressure to Madura to understand that we mean business. I mean, when you stop and think about it, that 100,000 people lost their lives. Americans now lost their lives in 2023 to drug overdose. I find it almost laughable that colleagues on the other side are critical of the president's steps that he's taking to end this shipment of drugs coming to the United States. And any of these steps, I think are extremely pivotal and important. And I'm confident that this was a good move.

[David Brody]

Yeah, I mean, I can just see what the Republicans do is basically have a slogan, democrats for fentanyl in the midterms. I mean, you can really make that argument. Congressman, the big story across our country right now is happening obviously in Minnesota, this massive fraud taking place. Latest, of course, that viral video Posted by a 23 year old YouTuber of all people, Nick Shirley, who's become like this household name now showing new allegations of fraud by daycare centers run by Somali residents. There's the headline we just showed you where it said the Trump administration now saying that it's freezing childcare funds to Minnesota after a series of these fraud schemes. So the Department of Homeland Security also posted on X that they are now conducting a massive operation to identify, arrest and remove criminals who are defrauding the American people. So, Congressman, this has been going on for a while now. In fiscal 2024, the federal government literally provided more than $172 million to Minnesota's Child Care and Development Fund. Should Governor Tim Walz resign and what can Congress do here?

[Congressman Mark Harris]

Well, listen, I think it's very clear that Tim Walls should step down. I think lawmakers there in Minnesota have already made that call for him to do it. And I think it's something he certainly needs to consider doing. I think from the federal government standpoint, I'm very pleased to hear that HHS has indeed Health and Human Services have cut off funding until we get a better grip on this. Listen, when you point out that kind of money that was flowing in 2024 and those things that happened, I think we come back to the statement that there's a new sheriff in town. I think Pam Bondi put out just last night information about how the number of people that have been caught up in this have already been tried and convicted and charged in many cases with these crimes of this fraud and abuse. It's just more of what President Trump expressed was going to happen and we were going to get involved in. And so listen, we shouldn't be surprised. I think this is the tip of the iceberg perhaps of what we're going to see. And listen, thank God that there was an independent individual that was out there willing to video and highlight these things and make this part of a national conversation. The mainstream media has been ignoring this and hiding, it seems, for so long. And it took this to enter it into the national conversation. And I'm thankful that we're having it. And I think that we've got to continue to cut out the waste, fraud and abuse $9 billion. I understand that this may eventually turn out to demonstrate and these are just example after example of what we're seeing.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Yeah, I think you're right, Congressman. I think it is just the tip of the iceberg, you know. House Democrats announce a special hearing to mark the five year anniversary of the January six Capitol attack. They say the session will remember the violence of 2021, honor law enforcement and examine ongoing threats to democracy. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said lawmakers must never forget the attack and its impact on free and fair elections. Congressman, what is your response to all of this?

[Congressman Mark Harris]

Well, I think that we have to look at this realistically and I have to think that it's fascinating that Hakeem Jeffries and the Democrats are trying to highlight a lot of this and make hay out of this when in reality, for three years they've had plenty of opportunity or more than that, information about the pipe bomber. And it took less than a year for the FBI under Cash Patel and the leadership of this Justice Department to get to the bottom and find and make an arrest. And listen, I just think that this is more political hype on their part. They're looking for any issue that they can find to even talk about because listen, we're seeing things happening right now where the economy is about to take off like a rocket ship. I think that we're seeing gas prices that are coming down. We've certainly seen egg prices down. I think with gas down that that's going to begin to bring the price of groceries down even more from the transportation. It affects everything. And so the tax cuts that are in place and people are going to see more in their pockets as we move into 2026. A lot of things are in place and are now going to begin to happen over the next several days. And I think we're going to see in the months and ahead that this economy is going to take off. So Democrats have nothing to talk about. They have to find anything to become foil for their talking points.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Well, Congressman Harris, we as always appreciate everything you do. Wish you the very, very best in the upcoming year. God bless you, our friend. Thank you for being here this morning.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

Thank you. God bless you guys.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

All right.

[David Brody]

Thanks, Congressman.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Coming up, we check out the hottest headlines from the RAV Newsroom with Emily Finn. And also later, China's new war games, the land of the Dr. Dragon have conducted drills near Taiwan. What does this mean for that part of the world? We're going to analyze Asia. Just ahead on American Sunrise.

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[David Brody]

Give it just a few more hours or so. It's going to be a mayhem of madness in Times Square as the ball is about to drop on 2025 into 2026. By the way, I missed Dick Clark, Ryan Sechrest. Come on, stop. I'm not staying up till midnight for Ryan Seacrest. Welcome back, everybody, to American Sunrise. I'm David Brody. Coming up, have you heard what's going on in Iran this morning? Look at this. There are protests on on the streets of Iran. The inflation is insane there. 50% inflation. People are taking to the streets. It is a huge deal and it is a developing story at this hour. We're going to discuss it here in a moment. First though, Emily Finn standing by with the latest headlines from the Real America's Voice newsroom sponsored by amac.

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[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Our top stories this morning. The Treasury Department says IT has sanctioned 10 individuals and companies in Iran and Venezuela for their roles in the raid of combat weapons and drones. Officials say the sanctions target a Venezuelan firm and Iran based entities accused of helping facilitate Iran's military industrial network and unmanned aerial vehicle operations. Officials also say this move Tehran and Caracas accountable for aggressive and reckless proliferation of deadly weapons. Now over to Chicago where Border Patrol officials say they will be in the Windy City for years. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino posted on X If you think we're done with Chicago, you'd better check yourself before you wreck yourself. Don't call it a comeback. We're gonna be here for years. The Post also had this video of Border Patrol agents in the city. Some Chicago residents have protested these operations in opposition to the Trump administration's policies. But officials say operations will continue. Also, Google has released its top searched terms for 2025 and Charlie Kirk came in at number one. Searches surged after Charlie was assassinated in September at a Turning Point USA event in Utah Valley University. Other top searches where President Trump's one big beautiful bill which passed earlier this year and the most recent government shutdown, the iPhone 17 release was also in the top 10 along with the collectible Labubu and Netflix's Demon Hunter. All right. We want to toss it over to Tracy Anthony. She's joining us now for today's forecast. It is, I'm sorry, Alana Cameron is actually going to be joining us. Alana, good morning. Morning to you.

[Emily Finn]

We are taking a look across the nation. If you're heading out for New Year's Eve festivities, some spots they're going to have some weather related hazards, especially if you live in the northeastern United States or the southwestern U.S. southwest. We got a lot of rainfall that's in store. It's going to keep temperatures a little bit cooler for us for your New Year's Eve. And then the Northeast has some lake effect snow bands that are going to be moving through. Now, one of the nation's biggest, biggest celebrations happens, of course, in New York City. We are also looking at some snowfall that could be coming down across these areas with temperatures at about 10 o' clock dropping down to the 30s and about midnight, we are expecting some snowfall to be moving through portions of the Big Apple. So that could lead to some disruptions. If you are enjoying any of those festivities on New Year's Eve, here's a few fun locations we've got here. Eastport in Maine where we've got temperatures dropping down to the 20s. Mount Olive, temperatures dropping down to the 30s. So stay safe out there. Weather for the north central United States is going to be cold.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

All right, Alana, thank you very much. Up next, Iran's new messaging. The Islamic republic issues a new warning to the US to not attack. How is this being received? We have expert analysis next. But first, a quick look at today in history. It was on this date in 1929 that band leader Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians played Auld Lang Scene as a New Year's Eve song for the first time. The song and specifically his version of it are considered standard for tonight as we ring in the new year. Cheers to Guy and cheers to you. American Sunrise will be back in just a moment.

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[David Brody]

Times Square it's going to be crazy. Later. Grew up in New York. As I've said on this show many times, I grew up like a two miles from Times Square on the Upper west side of New York. Never have I been to the ball drop in Times Square and never will I go, Are you crazy? I'm not going to that cesspool of craziness down there. Absolutely not. Welcome back everybody to American Sunrise. I'm David Brody. All right, the war of words continues. Iran's president warning the United States that any attack on Iran would be met with a strong and immediate response. Yeah, yeah, yeah. The statement comes after President Trump said military action could be an option if Iran continues work on its nuclear program. Iran says it's not seeking war, but will defend its sovereignty if threatened. It also comes, by the way, as mass protests are breaking out across Iran after the country's currency fell to a record low. Shop owners in Tehran and other major cities shut down businesses and took to the streets. This is going on as we speak, angry over rising prices and economic collapse. Police using tear gas to break up crowds as unrest spreads. Iran's central bank chief, by the way, has resigned amid growing pressure. They have 50 inflation there in Iran. My goodness. For expert analysis, let's bring in retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert. General, thanks for being here. So I'm curious to get your assessment of what's happening geopolitically between Iran and the United States and also clearly what we're seeing on the streets of Tehran and other places in Iran this morning. My goodness. I mean, you wonder when and if this regime could indeed fall. We know we've been hearing this for what now, almost a couple decades about the young folks in Iran rising up at some point, the economic frustration there clearly overwhelming. I think we have a major developing story this morning.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

David, you're right. And I think that frustration is bubbling over. And you look back a year, and the reason the ayatollah originally came to the negotiating table with President Trump is because he was worried about his regime's survival, because even then the economic conditions were so dismal. And now we see these mass protests. And I think there is a real possibility that the people of Iran are fed up with the ayatollah and his regime, and maybe now is the time for them to do something about it. And even more specifically, Iran has spent a half a trillion dollars on their nuclear program that we destroyed with those B2 bombers in one night. And that just adds to the frustration of the people of Iran that want to live as a part of the global community that now have been stifled because of decisions by the ayatollah and the regime that have hindered their ability for a quality of life.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

General, Russia is claiming Ukraine launched a large drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences, saying dozens of drones were shot down. The Kremlin dismissing calls to provide evidence to support the claim. Ukraine and Western officials have denied responsibility. They've called the allegation unfounded. This is all, of course, as tensions remain very high on the ongoing war. General, how concerning is this for the peace talks?

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

This is fake news that there is no indication from any credible intelligence source that Ukraine launched the attack that Russia has described. And more specifically, that Putin called President Trump about and lied to his face. And I think all of this is just a pretext that demonstrates that Russia and Putin has no interest in ending this war. They were the ones that started it. They're looking for added pretext to continue striking Ukrainian civilian targets. And I think maybe specifically President Putin sees that there is momentum gathering for a consolidated Western position at the negotiating table to try to end this war. And he's doing everything he can to scuttle that consolidated momentum that looks to try to put pressure on him to stop what he's been doing for the last four years, though he has no inclination to stop.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

But wouldn't he know, General, that this would be unprovable and that media outlets would call it out like this? I mean, it doesn't make sense to me. I'm wondering, could he. I know Putin's a bad guy and all the things, but could he have gotten bad intel or something?

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

I think he's doing whatever he can in an active desperation to try to convince the President of the United States that Ukraine is the one that doesn't want peace, when reality is that it is Putin and Russia. And you're right that all intelligence sources, no doubt, that are being briefed to President Trump are indicative of the fact that this is fake news. But I think it's a sign of desperation by Putin that he's doing whatever he can to try to continue a war that, frankly, is unwinnable because he continues to be deluded into believing that his maximalist aims are possible.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Yeah, it does certainly seem to be a sign of desperation, you know, General, China has launched large scale military drills around Taiwan involving naval ships, warplanes and missile forces. Beijing says the exercises are a warning against Taiwanese independence and foreign interference. Taiwan condemned the drills as intimidation and says its military is on high alert to defend the island. General, what do you make of this development?

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Emily? This is another example of China using bullying tactics to express their dissatisfaction with what's going on in Taiwan. To be clear, though, any one of these exercises could be a cover for a real attack. And so we've got to be vigilant about what could happen. But right now, China is dissatisfied that the United States provided $11 billion recently in a security assistance arms deal. They're dissatisfied that Taiwan is ramping up to 5% of GDP. They're spending on defense, and they're expressing dissatisfaction about some strong words recently from the Prime Minister of Japan against China in the South China Sea. But all of these are examples of these bullying tactics that could be a cover for a real attack, but likely are just trying to strong arm Taiwan into yielding to China's will.

[David Brody]

General, let me follow up and go back to Putin for a second, specifically Putin and Trump. Help me through this. I mean, Trump's the art of the deal guy. He's really smart when it comes to reading people, and yet on Putin, he says all of these positive things about Putin. So is this just a public facade by Trump on purpose with art of the deal in mind here? In other words, do we really think that Trump believes that Putin's this. This guy that's not this. This horrible individual, or is he trying to butter up Putin in public to kind of get to a peace deal? What's going on? Exactly. Or does he really believe that Putin is an honest broker here? Because if that's the case, that's a problem.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

David, I don't believe that the president believes that Putin is an honest broker. And you know that based on the interview recently by Susie Wiles in Vanity Fair that acknowledges that Trump sees right through what Putin is doing. And I think all of this is a negotiating tactic to preserve negotiating maneuver room to try to find a way to get to a deal, even though, again, Putin is lying to the president and is inclined to never take a deal because he does believe that he can achieve his aims in Ukraine.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Let me ask you this, actually. Go ahead, David.

[David Brody]

Go ahead, Gina. No, no, Gina, go ahead.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

So we still have never had any accountability from Zelensky. Putin might be a bad guy, but I'll tell you what, I just. That little smarmy Zelensk really makes me nervous, too. We've never had any accountability for all of the billions of dollars that we've poured into that whole situation. We were told pretty early on that we were gonna have some accountability from him. Do you foresee that ever? Or are we just gonna forget this and close the book and pretend like Zelensky is a fair player?

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Well, Gina, I think it's important to realize that now President Trump is not spending a single dime on Ukraine, that this is European investment into the defense of Ukraine. And frankly, it's helping our economy by buying American for a lot of those defense systems. But I do think, especially as this war eventually comes to a close, that there needs to be a detailed accounting of how our US Taxpayer dollars have been spent and then we can hold the right players accountable. But I think the right first step is to stop American spending on Ukraine, let Europe spend on Ukraine, buy American, and then hold him accountable or whoever accountable down the road after this war is done.

[David Brody]

Absolutely. Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Takert. Thanks for being here and Happy New Year to you.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Happy New Year, y'.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

All.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Happy New Year.

[David Brody]

All right. All right, y'.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

All.

[David Brody]

I like it. Coming up, New Year's Eve parties. We all know some people who will indulge with, how do I say this? A drink or two tonight. How can they avoid a holiday hangover? Those tips next on American Sunrise.

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[Emily Finn]

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[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

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[Dr. Gina Gentry]

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[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Only one of you will leave here.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

With an IFIT contract for $250,000. This is where mindset comes in.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

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[Emily Finn]

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[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

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[Emily Finn]

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[Dr. Gina Gentry]

At Chicago, the Windy City. I'll tell you what, it's pretty cold in Palm beach today, in case you guys care. I know no one cares, but it is like 40 degrees here. We have the winter boots and the puffer, coats out, earmuffs, the whole thing, chapstick, you name it. It's all happening today. We have pulled out our winter gear here in Palm beach because it is cold. Welcome back to American sunrise. I'm Dr. Dr. G. Thanks for joining us today. Time now for our health news. It is sponsored by the Wellness Company and under the microscope today, avoiding the New Year's Day hangover tomorrow. Listen, we're not naming names or anything, but we know that some people out there are going to need this advice. It's New Year's Eve and that may mean that some of you watching at home will be indulging in cocktails or champagne or maybe a little good old fashioned beer. So now is a good time to brush up on how to avoid waking on the first day of 2026 without the Havoc of a dreaded holiday hangover. So here are three ways to treat 1. Anyway, this is sort of prevention too, because you know what Grandma said. Announcement prevention. I'm sure she was talking about hangovers, right? All right, so eat before your first drink. Keep snacking as the night goes on rather than banking on a late night meal. After drinking your favorite greasy spoon or whatever, have a glass of water between the drinks. Stick to light beers, clear liquors and white wine rather than darker drinks that contain more additives and sulfates that can cause worse hangovers. Try coffee to speed up your recovery in the morning. Consume extra electrolytes, of course, like from a sports drink, but not those sugary ones. So be careful about that. It's good to have electrolytes, but you don't want all that sugar and you don't want sugar substitutes either. Things like honey are much better for you. Also, try to do some light exercise or sit in a sauna to encourage sweating. That will get the alcohol out of your system faster. My biggest tip? Honestly, I drink a glass of water or iced tea between every I don't drink cocktails. I don't drink any hard liquor. I don't drink any wine between every beer for me because I'm an Ozark girl and I like beer. Light beer as a matter of fact. And then you just drink a little bit of water, some liquid in between and I'm telling you guys, it's the secret. Doctors have warned this year's flu season was going to be a rough one. Now even mainstream media outlets are reporting that a new, more virulent severe flu strain is spreading fast here in the US here's the kicker though. The already ineffective flu vaccine less effective against this new strain. Only about 30 effective. What the mainstream media won't tell you is that Dr. Peter Mercola warned about this week weeks ago. And that's why you can trust the wellness company's two step approach. Step one, of course, prevention. We talk about that so much on this show. That can come through immune defense, nasal and throat sprays. These are used daily to help support your body's first line of defense right where viruses enter your body. STEP 2 Remember, early treatment through the contagion emergency kit. Physician prescribed antiviral options so treatment can start early. If you do get sick and you're not stuck in long lines or shelling out big dollars at the urgent care, get prepared now TWC Health Rav. Use the promo code RAV. That'll save you 10%. Click. TWC Health Rav. Get ahead of this year's flu season with the wellness company's immune defense sprays and concealer contagion emergency kit. Use your code RAB. That'll save you 10%. David Brody. I tell you what. I want to be more sophisticated. I really wanted to grow up to be an adult that could drink things like champagne and wine. Like, all my friends drink all the fancy stuff. And I'm like, to our bartender at our club, I'm like, can I have a beer? He's like, you're the only one. It's embarrassing. I'm just going to fess up. It's embarrassing, but it is what it is, you know?

[David Brody]

But that's your Ozark roots.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

It's my Ozark something.

[David Brody]

Straight up.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Yeah.

[David Brody]

You can take the girl out of the Ozarks, but you can't take the Ozarks out of the girl. Something like that.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Okay.

[David Brody]

Oh, I'm on my single shot. Oh, perfect. I requested that. Thank you. Now over to the Big Apple, where New York City mayoral elect Socialist Zoran Mamdani is set for his inauguration tomorrow. Squad member Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. Have you heard of her? Her name is aoc. She's going to introduce Mamdani. Of course she will. And, oh, look who else is going to be there. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders will be speaking.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

Great.

[David Brody]

Just a plethora of Communists. Mamdani will also have a private ceremony at midnight on New Year's Day, where State Attorney General Letitia James. My gosh, this party. I don't want an invite. She's going to administer the oath of office. Oy. Mamdani also facing criticism over his inaugural committee, which includes a Democrat Socialist of America organizer, who of course, praised two women that were caught tearing down Israeli hostage protest or posters. Excuse me. He called them heroes. Critics say the inclusion of this activist, along with other controversial figures, has sparked outrage amid ongoing debate over anti Israel rhetoric and, of course, political extremism. So let's bring in the host of Breaking Point, which you can see here weekends on rad. That would be our good friend David Zier. David, happy New Year. By the way, there's a long list of concerns here with Mom. Dummy. What are you most concerned about? And remember, New Year's Eve, the ball drops in about, I don't know, 14 hours. So, you know, I know you've got 15 hours of material, so do what you can. Yeah, I do. And Democratic socialist chief of staff, an LGBTQ FDNY fire commissioner who has never actually put out a fire, a new deputy mayor for economic justice. What could go wrong? I think I'm just going to drink my coffee and watch New York City implode here. And that private swearing in ceremony after midnight tonight by Letitia James, who had a couple of recent victories over the Trump administration, is in a privately built abandoned IRT subway station that the government put out of business. So, and then, you know, can Mamdani pull off his agenda? Free childcare, free city bus service, more subsidized housing, getting rid of misdemeanors, open air prostitution running rampant New York City. And can he get the truant 30% of New York City kids to actually go to school? But don't worry, Mamdani is here with the new unfunded Department of Community Safety, sending social workers instead of cops to crimes committed by homeless and mentally ill people. As Mamdani rejected the NYPD commissioner's request to add 5,000 more cops. And he refuses to break up New York City's homeless encampments, which could lead to a new crime wave. And I would just leave you guys with this. He's going into the year with a $10 billion shortfall on top of $115 billion budget that's larger than the state of Florida with 13 million less people. And looking back at 2025 guys, even though murder was down 20%, 75,000 people were victims of felony and misdemeanor assaults in New York City. Over 2000 rapes of 16% from 2024. And the top seven major categories of crime are only down 2.8%. This will likely get worse. And the big question is, will he bring back a crime wave and a fiscal crisis like Abe beam had in 1975? And he has no clue how to fight crime or promote the economy. All eyes will be on New York City here. And, you know, I'm just, again, I'm going to sit back and watch and soak it in, and we'll see where this goes. Big governor's race coming up, too, so.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

You know, David Zier is so classy. David Brady. I know that he drinks wine and not beer on New Year's Eve.

[David Brody]

Tequila.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Tequila. Dave is here. Have a happy New Year. Thanks for being with us today.

[David Brody]

Thank you. Happy New Year. Congratulations, Brody. Thank you, David. Appreciate it.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

All right, remember to catch Breaking Point this weekend right here on rav. Coming up, Kamala Harris still trying to make word salad and art as she tries to keep her name in the headlines. What's her her latest move and possible motivation. Those details next on American Sunrise.

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[Emily Finn]

Easy today, 10 athletes will face the.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Toughest job interview in fitness that will push past physical and mental breaking points.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

You are the fittest of the fit.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Only one of you will leave here.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

With an IFIT contract worth $250,000. This is where mindset comes in.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Someone will be eliminated.

[Emily Finn]

Pressure is coming down.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

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[Emily Finn]

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[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

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[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Coming up, hearts that want more of God and minds that need direction. A practical way to begin. Coming up next.

[Brian Glenn]

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[Emily Finn]

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[Dr. Gina Gentry]

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[Brian Glenn]

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[Emily Finn]

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[David Brody]

Max God bless the USA.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

In the beginning, God Bless created the.

[David Brody]

Heaven and the earth. Welcome back everybody to American Sunrise. I'm David Brody. Time now for our moment of faith. Actually, it's our last moment of faith in 2025 and it's brought to us by Lee Greenwood and the God Bless the USA Bible in Focus Today a new year and for a lot of Christians, it really is a same old struggle. We want to pray more. We want to read the Bible more. We want to spend time with God. But many say they just don't know where to start or they just can't find the time. Well, here's the good news. God wants to spend time with us and it's not perfect routines, just willing hearts. Joining us now is Dr. Jerry Newcombe, executive director of the Providence Forum and Dr. Newcomb. Happy New Year. First of all, and I am curious how we build simple daily faith habits that actually stick because because, you know, we start out well and then Here goes the fade, and there it goes into oblivion. So I'm curious to see some of your advice this morning. Good morning and Happy New Year.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

Good morning and happy New Year. Well, somebody once said that if you do the same thing for 21 days in a row, it can help you develop a habit. And obviously reading the Bible daily, praying daily, is a really great habit. And, and by God's grace, I've been able to build that into my habit. And, you know, you were talking about real busy people. I just wrote a column. I write a column once a week for providenceforum.org and it goes to other outlets as well. And I was talking about motivation for the New year from some of our founding fathers. And here's a quote from there where John Quincy Adams, our sixth president, once said in a letter to his son, I have myself for many years made it a practice to read through the Bible once every year. And I thought, wow, here's a president who spent time reading God's Word every single day. I think we all can can find the time to do that, which is really important. And I'd say, you know, find some way in which you can do it, that you can stick with it regularly. Plus, I use a book that I got many, many years ago. You can see how well worn it is. I got this in the late 70s and I've used it multiple times. This is called Search the Scriptures. If you use it every day, after three years, you will have studied every single passage of the Bible and it gives you notes and helps you really understand these things. And nobody said, well, when you finish after three years, you can't do it again and again and again. And so I have done this multiple times and really profited greatly. I also think memorizing Scripture is a really important point. And as far as prayer is concerned, sometimes your mind can wander. I love the Acts formula. It's so simple. Acts, adoration, confession, Thanksgiving, supplication. And that's just a simple way to do it. You know, even if you think, okay, I'm going to discipline myself to think of five things right now. I'm going to praise God for adoration, confession, Thanksgiving, supplication. One other thing, if I could, please, yes, two if I may, like a psalmist here, but one is I made a list of 30 promises from the Word of God. I. I memorized them and use them in the morning and in the evening. It's also great to read Proverbs every day. Today's the 31st, so I read Proverbs 31. The Bible is such a privilege for us to, to have access to and to read and God speaks to us through it. And, and of course memorizing scripture is also fantastic.

[David Brody]

That is, there's so much great advice in there. You answered all of my follow up questions, so I think I'm good. But I do have a quick question on where do you find what is called searching the Scriptures? Is that what you said? Where can people find that?

[Congressman Mark Harris]

Is that it's, it's, it's. I think the copies you'd get now would be used, but it was published by InterVarsity Press. I'm not even sure if it's still in print, but I am sure that you can get an old used copy on the Internet like through Amazon or whatever. Search the Scriptures Alan Stibbs it was edited in the 1940s in England and I find it very helpful. And I also find it helpful to try and concentrate every day and give thanks to God for a hundred things. And it's, it's not as hard as it seems. In fact, I'll often do it with a go on a bike ride and just discipline my mind to think of a hundred things I thank God for. And somebody said, well, you must be pretty repetitive. Yes, I thank God for my salvation, I thank God for my wife, I thank God for my children, my grandchildren, etc. Yes, I, I am repetitive, but it's great to be grateful for.

[David Brody]

Sure. That Axe principle at all times, even on a bicycle. Dr. Jerry Newcombe thanks for being here. Appreciate your time.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

Happy New Year. Thank you.

[David Brody]

All right, Happy New Year to you. Back with the second hour, the last hour of American Sunrise in 2025. We better bring it strong to the rack in two minutes. Stick around, everybody.

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[Emily Finn]

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[David Brody]

Coming up on the second hour and the last hour of 2025 here on American Sunrise. President Trump Trump freezes child care funding in Minnesota as fraud allegations mount. The FBI and DHS are now investigating just how far the fraud goes. We're going to have coverage throughout the hour, plus more Biden era fraud what a shock. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD recently revealed billions of dollars worth of questionable payments made during Joe Biden's time in the White House. We're going to have all those details and later we look ahead to the upcoming political battles brewing in the new year. With midterm elections on the horizon, stage is set for a major showdown here in Washington and of course across the country. Those stories and so much more as the second hour, the final hour of the special New Year's Eve edition of American Sunrise starts right now. Good morning, America.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Welcome to American Sunrise. Whether it's culture, we have breaking news to share with you.

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[David Brody]

President Trump is joining us live now from Florida. We've got you covered. This is what it looks like to be a patriot. We have to protect the American family.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

The American dream is still alive.

[David Brody]

I'm David Brody. I'm terrence.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

And I'm Dr. Gina. All right, everybody, you guys know what? This is the last hour of the last show of 2025, so welcome to it. Good morning. I'm Dr. Gina. Happy to have you along with us for our special New Year's Eve edition of American Sunrise. No, that doesn't mean special like it means on some networks. I know sometimes when they say special, that means, like, prerecorded. This is not that. This is us live right now. Right, Colby? Yes. I don't know how to prove that to you, but it's true. And in keeping with that, we're going to bring in Emily Finn. She's with me here in the Palm Beaches. David Brody. He's out in Washington, D.C. david, big congratulations. In order, after the birth of your third grandchild, I started to say first grandchildren.

[David Brody]

Third. Third number three, Isabella Marie Brody. Bella. They're gonna call her Bella, which is wonderful.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

I was Gina Gentry growing up my whole life. I love double initials. My girls. Lyla, Loudon, Lily, Louden. I did the whole thing. Yeah, I'm all into the double initials. Yep.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Very cute. Congratulations to your family, David.

[David Brody]

Thank you, Emily. I appreciate it.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Really.

[David Brody]

Is 12 hours of labor, mom and baby doing just great? I'm waiting for pictures to post on the Internet. I'm telling my son, could you please post a picture so I can post a picture? Because once again, back to me, it is all about me. And I want to post pictures of my third grandchild, but I have to wait. I have to wait. Whatever, kids.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

I don't know what's wrong with these kids today. I have a real quick question for you both. I want to ask you, what was your favorite? I never asked you this this whole season, either of you, what was your favorite gift you gave over the Christmas season?

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Gift I gave. I bought my sister a sweatshirt that she loved when we were shopping. So I think that was my favorite gift that I g kind of in the moment. Oh, I love that, Joy. Yeah.

[David Brody]

That's very nice. Well, listen, it's not romantic, okay? But I gave my wife. Don't laugh. A pickleball racket. She's really into pickleball and it's, it's a specific light sensitive racket because, you know, you know, we're, we're getting up there a bit in age. And so it helps with the wrists and the hands. And I'll just leave it at that. The point is there was a lot of thought put into it, at least a few hours of just really kind of detailed thought. So there, that's the answer.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

All right.

[David Brody]

All right.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Well, we can move on.

[Emily Finn]

All right.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

I think I have some headlines for you guys to share here. The Treasury Department says IT has sanctioned 10 individuals and companies in Iran and Venezuela for their roles in the raid of combat weapons and drones. Officials say the sanctions target a Venezuelan firm and Iran based entities accused of helping facilitate Iran's military industrial network and unmanned aerial vehicle operations. Operations officials also say this move holds Tehran and Caracas accountable for aggressive and reckless proliferation of deadly weapons. Now over to Chicago, where Border Patrol officials say they will be in the Windy City for years. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bevino posted on X If you think we're done with Chicago, you'd better check yourself before you wreck yourself. Don't call it a comeback. We're gonna be here for years. The Post also had this video of Border Patrol agents in the city. Some Chicago residents have protested these operations in opposition to the Trump administration's policies, but officials say operations will continue. Also, Google has released its top search terms for 2025 and Charlie Kirk came in at number one. Searches surged after Charlie was assassinated in September at a Turning Point USA event in Utah Valley University. Other top searches were President Trump's One Big Beautiful bill, which passed earlier this year, and the most recent government shutdown. The iPhone 17 release was also in the top 10, along with the collectible Labubu and Netflix's Demon Hunter. Those are your headlines. Time now for the weather. For all of you watching right now, do you see down at the bottom of your screen? Scan that QR code to join the Weather Nation family. Joining us now for today's forecast is Weather Nation's Elana Cameron.

[Emily Finn]

We are taking a look across the nation if you're heading out for New Year's Eve festivities. Some spots they're going to have some weather related hazards, especially if you live in the northeastern United States or the southwestern U.S. southwest. We got a lot of rainfall that's in store. It's going to keep temperatures a little bit cooler for us for your New Year's Eve. And then the Northeast has some lake effect snow bands that are going to be moving through. Now one of the nation's biggest celebrations happens, of course, in New York City. We are also looking at some snowfall that could be coming down across these areas with temperatures at about 10 o' clock dropping down to the 30s and about midnight, we are expecting some snowfall to be moving through portions of the Big Apple. So that could lead to some disruptions. If you are enjoying any of those festive on New Year's Eve, here's a few fun locations. We've got Eastport in Maine where we've got temperatures dropping down to the 20s, Mount Olive, temperatures dropping down to the 30s. So stay safe out there. Weather for the north central United States is going to be cold.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

All right, Alana, thank you very much. Let's toss it over to David Brody.

[David Brody]

Okay, Emily, appreciate it. The president's push for peace between Russia and Ukraine is hitting a major roadblock this morning. Russian authorities are accusing Ukraine of trying to attack Vladimir Putin's home and are vowing retaliation. Do we really believe that? By the way, this came right after President Trump welcomed Ukrainians President Zelensky for a round of talks at Mar a Lago on Sunday. Well, joining us now with analysis is Rav chief White House correspondent Brian Glenn. Brian, this will be the last analysis of 2025. So you always bring it strong to the rack. But I would think this morning you're going to bring this analysis may be potentially your best of the year because it will be the last of the year. Brian, good morning. Perhaps good morning to you, David.

[Brian Glenn]

And by the way, congratulations, all of.

[David Brody]

Us yesterday on the show.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

We're just praying for you and we're.

[David Brody]

So happy about your new addition to the family. I think it's wonderful.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

What a great way to end 2025.

[David Brody]

But you know, this, this scene, this reminds me of two neighbors that claim that their the other dog crapped on their yard. But yet there's really no proof that either one of that those incidents happened. You know, President Trump is kind of.

[Brian Glenn]

Stuck in the middle of trying to negotiate this, this peace deal with these.

[David Brody]

Two countries which to be honest, no one really trusts either one of them. The only one that I can give a little bit of credit to is Zelensky, who's actually making an attempt to this is fourth time meeting with President Trump just a few days ago at Mar a Lago. But Putin having phone calls, extended phone calls with President Trump. So where does this go in terms of getting this deal done?

[Brian Glenn]

Well, President Trump did hit around that.

[David Brody]

We could have a trilateral meeting in January. But the claim that Zelensky launched some type of drone attack on Putin's house. But there's no proof of that because.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

There would be a video of that.

[David Brody]

I'm not buying any of it right now.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

I don't trust either one of them.

[Brian Glenn]

But I think until this trilateral meeting.

[David Brody]

Happens, we get pen on paper, we get a deal done, a cease fire, which means they stop launching drone attacks.

[Brian Glenn]

This war continues, but maybe it ends.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

In a few weeks. David?

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Well, Brian, the Trump administration turning up the pressure on Minnesota. The Department of Health and Human Services has frozen all childcare payments to State as the FBI and Homeland Security investigate allegations of widespread fraud, including at these child care centers. Brian, tell us more about how the administration is moving against the massive fraud in Minnesota. And if you could please explain to me how that sign got made. I'm thinking about the person that turned in the sheet to have it made, the person that painted it right, the people that had to climb up on a ladder and hang it. They all didn't know how to spell the word learning at a learning center. Every time I see that sign, I just sit there and go through in my head like, like how many hands it had to go through to still be spelled wrong.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

That is a great point.

[David Brody]

We should look up to see where Minnesota ranks in the country as far as education level.

[Brian Glenn]

Apparently it's pretty low because you're right.

[David Brody]

Whoever hung that sign up should have.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

Said, wait a minute, that doesn't look like.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

And they probably didn't speak English.

[David Brody]

Yeah, no, exactly.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

And of course it's all been a front.

[David Brody]

But this has really kicked off a bigger dialogue of where, where does our tax dollars go? Who does it benefit? Who is draining our system?

[Brian Glenn]

Who is milking our system? This goes way beyond Minnesota. Dr. Gina There is going, you're going.

[David Brody]

To find out that many states are going to investigate. I know Texas is starting to do that. Maine is starting to do that as well.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

And you know what, Pam, Bonnie, they're not messing around.

[David Brody]

They are going to go after.

[Brian Glenn]

And yes, we want handcuffs, yes, we want perk walks.

[David Brody]

We want these people deported from our country that have milked the system for years. And I'm telling you that what I'm seeing on X and of course, this whole, you know, exemption from tax and we're not going to pay taxes until our government absolutely gets behind all this fraud and gets it out. Now, granted, you know, you got to take that with a grain of salt, actually doing that.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

But this does bring up a bigger.

[David Brody]

Conversation about how our government spends our tax dollars and who Gets to take our tax dollars. If you look at the amount of benefits from food to housing hud, it is done by illegals, it is done by foreign born people in this country. Americans are the least that take advantage.

[Brian Glenn]

Of the social system that's supposed to help them.

[David Brody]

So I hope this administration takes this as serious as I'm seeing it on social media.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

People are angry.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Absolutely, Brian. I think everyone wants to see accountability here. I do want to switch gears to this. President Trump says the United States carried out a land based strike inside Venezuela targeting what the administration claims was a drug trafficking facility. This marks the first land based strike in the administration's move against Venezuela so far. Brian, tell us more about what the administration hoped to accomplish with this strike.

[David Brody]

Yeah, yeah, Emily, with this strike it was towards, there's very little details on.

[Brian Glenn]

This and if you have to extract.

[David Brody]

A little bit what President Trump said the other day at Mar a Lago.

[Brian Glenn]

This is the loading docks.

[David Brody]

This has to do with an area where there were boats where they were loading drugs, narcotics on these boats. That was a land facility, but it.

[Brian Glenn]

Was near the water exit way where.

[David Brody]

These boats would then depart into the ocean. So the strike was done on that. But this is in my opinion, I may take a little bit of heat.

[Brian Glenn]

For saying this, but since the last day of 2025, I don't care. Okay, yes, this is a, this is.

[David Brody]

An effort to cut down on the.

[Brian Glenn]

You know, narcotics that are flowing into our country. But this was also to be intended.

[David Brody]

To scare the crap out of Maduro, to let him know. And I talked to Oscar Blue a.

[Brian Glenn]

Few days ago about this.

[David Brody]

The people of Venezuela are very angry.

[Brian Glenn]

At what Maduro is doing to their country.

[David Brody]

Their currency has dropped almost by half.

[Brian Glenn]

In a very short term.

[David Brody]

There is a lot of resources that.

[Brian Glenn]

Aren'T available for the people. So we could see this be a.

[David Brody]

Part of a regime change and by firing and destroying drug boats so close to land, that would scare the crap.

[Brian Glenn]

Out of any leader, I would think.

[David Brody]

Yeah, there's no doubt about that. This is about regime change. It's also about the oil as well. Brian, real quick, New Year's plans. We got 20 seconds. Can you tell us anything? Coming up on the 20 seconds. What about. Yes, go. Go for it.

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[David Brody]

Join me Tonight starting at 11pm Eastern going up to midnight. Ben Burk on myself, Bo Davidson.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

We're going to have a great time.

[Brian Glenn]

Talk about, we're going to recap the year.

[David Brody]

I'll talk about, about the best moments I've had at the White House and.

[Brian Glenn]

Ben will do the same. We'll have a good time.

[David Brody]

I'll smoke this Cuban cigar. Maybe not live on the air. Don't want to do that. And, but, but I do encourage everybody to watch tonight. We have a good time right here in Real America Sports. God bless everyone. Look, I'm gonna hug you right now because I just, I do something about the team here. I just love and I love this company. Rob Parker, they all do an amazing team.

[Brian Glenn]

Maryland, Colin, everybody behind the camera, everybody.

[David Brody]

Drew. I'm just doing this right now because.

[Brian Glenn]

Everybody gets some love for me at 2025.

[David Brody]

But join me tonight.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Aw.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

We love you back. We will join you, Brian. That'll be fun. And I have a. I have an even better cigar for you. So we'll just. I'll just let that be the teaser into 2020.

[David Brody]

I got a bunch. I got a bunch of them over here, but that's fine. It's great.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Yeah.

[David Brody]

Oh, Brian, you're the best. Thanks again. Appreciate you. Congratulations again, David. Congratulations. I appreciate it. And thanks for filling in yesterday. Air hugs to you from all of us. All right, coming up, a damning. Did I say the word damning? Well, I can say it here. A damning HUD report raising new questions about billions in taxpayer dollars wasted during the Biden era. Oh, what a shock. We're going to show you how it happened and what comes next when we continue in two minutes.

[Emily Finn]

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Valpak is here to make it even better. This month, as you sip through holiday mail, don't miss the blue Valpak envelope. From dining to holiday shopping, there's a slate full of savings in your mailbox, plus a chance to instantly win $100. That's right. You could find $100 Christmas cash inside. Want to save even more money on what you love? Go to valpak.com for local coupons and offers. It pays to open Valpak. No purchase necessary for instant win. Voip prohibited prices are randomly inserted. See specially marked Valpak envelopes for details.

[Valpak Announcer]

Bring incredible sound into every corner of your home this holiday with the new Winsound smart speaker. Get high resolution audio with a 1.8-inch touchscreen, smart control and modern design in one powerful speaker for just 299. From quiet mornings to lively holiday gatherings, Winsound makes every moment sound better and and feel better, too. Get the gift of the season for the music enthusiast in your life or for yourself. Whimsound. Beautifully designed, effortlessly connected. Shop now at Amazon and search whimsound that's w I I m S o u n d Get into the spirit with Vizio's MyHub, a new, simpler way to find everything you Love on Vizio TV. This holiday season, MyHub is your destination to discover new movies and shows tailored to you. Find exclusive deals and discount accounts, and keep your favorites organized in one convenient place. Plus, Vizio TVs have all your favorite apps built in, like iHeartRadio so you can stream that festive music playlist. MyHub makes it simpler to find what you want when you want it. Visit vizio.com iheart and experience entertainment made.

[Emily Finn]

Easy Today, you've got the New Year's motivation, but the crowded gym? Not so much. Keep your drive. With iFit, we bring the world's best trainers right to your living room. Whether you want to crush a studio cycle class, build strength, or Zen out with yoga, iFit adapts to your pace and your schedule. No waiting, no judgment, just results. Make 2026 the year it sticks. Start [e-mail] Season two of unrivaled basketball is here and the talent is unreal. Paige Beckers, Nafiza Collier, Kelsey Plumb, Brianna Stewart and more are back. Back to redefine the game unrivaled basketball season two, sponsored by Samsung Galaxy, tips off January 5th on TNT, TruTV and HBO. Max.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

All right, welcome back to American Sunrise. I'm Emily Finn. Time now to drain the swamp. And this morning we are flushing out government waste. Billions of taxpayer dollars may have been misspent under the Biden administration, according to a damning new report from the U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD's own Financial Review found that rental assistance funds went to more than 30,000 deceased recipients and thousands of potential noncitizens, with questionable payments recorded in all 50 states and a heavy concentration in New York, California and Washington, D.C. the report covering fiscal year 2025 identified nearly 6 billion in questionable payments flagged. For more, let's bring in Dr. Gina and David Brody. Gina, this was something that we were talking about a whole lot yesterday, like, really need to get these kinds of things under control there in Washington, D.C. doge.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Bring back Doge.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Yeah, bring back Doge.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

It's so essential. It's more essential. And I mean this with all due respect, because President Trump, you know, I don't want to take for granted. Nobody should take for granted for one second what he's doing abroad in terms of his peace plan. And I think he will be remembered for it if he solves problems like this at home, if costs are cut, if our deficit is truly significantly reduced or eliminated, if these massive fraud outlets. David, don't continue. This cannot continue. This is everything that we, as MAGA said we would do. We have to do this. And heads need to roll. That's the other big thing. Don't you think so, David?

[David Brody]

One million percent. And if you ask where is Doge? There is no Doge office. But you know where all those geeks are right now? They're actually in the federal government in different agencies. So they're sifting through some of this stuff. But Gina, you make a good point. It needs to be spearheaded and needs to be in the forefront and it needs to be actually, you know, how do I say this kind of like a tier a issue rather than just kind of throwing some. The geek squad. If you into a few agencies, that's not going to cut it for sure. By the way, sometimes we do bring the receipts here. Obviously one of them, I was looking the Government accountability office, the GAO, we hear a lot about that. In fiscal 2023 during the Biden administration, 236 billion with a B billion dollars of improper payments throughout the federal government during the Biden administration in just one year alone. Just one year alone. Improper payments. That could be all different sorts of things. Paying dead people overp, that type of thing. That's just insane. And to be clear, this is a bipartisan issue. It's not just the Biden administration. It's done by Republican governments as well.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Yeah. And we cannot run thinking that people are going to listen. Some of those demographics that President Trump solidified in the last election will not be his if we don't get this right. They're too new. And the reason they came over is because they wanted economics opportunity that was promised them. They're not used to all the cynicism, the unkept promises that we were all used to. They're going to demand better, David. Emily.

[David Brody]

Yeah, no doubt about it.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Yeah.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

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All right, welcome back everybody. The bell at the New York Stock Exchange going to ring momentarily in a few minutes or so. As we wait, let's take a quick look into the future. Ooh, into the future. And I see green. The Dow Jones up a little bit and I have to put on my glasses to see exactly how my. Oh, it's not up by much. You see, I don't put on my glasses and it's like oh, the Dow Jones is up. I put on my glasses like, oh, 0.02% want one. Anyhow, we're going to find out here in a moment what the present day situation at the New York Stock Exchange is in just a moment time. Now though, for our daily dose of dollars and common sense. And joining us now to tell us what you need to know about keeping your hard earned money is the CEO of Tuttle Capital Management. That would be Matthew Tuttle. Matthew, good morning to you here on the show. So let's start with the Federal Reserve. President Trump says he expects to announce his pick to replace the current Fed chair, Jerome Powell in January. Just earlier this week he said he'd love to fire Powell. So what do you think's going to happen? What are your predictions here and who's in the running in terms of who you think is going to be the next Fed chair? Good morning. Yeah, so I think it's Hassit, but it doesn't matter. I mean, Trump's going to pick someone who's going to be on board with his agenda, which is aggressively lowering interest rates. They want to run this thing hot. If you are a stock investor, not a bad thing. We'll see whether that has any impact on inflation or not. But certainly a good thing for stocks, especially after Fed minutes came out yesterday and it looked like the Fed was really leaning towards being on hold for a while. Yeah, gonna run it hot. So that's interesting. Well, I guess we'll find out whether or not that strategy works. Hey, some new developments from the Treasury Department and the irs. So earlier this month they teased new tax benefits for Americans who own a health savings account that came from the tax cuts signed into law that big beautiful bill earlier this year. Talk about what this means for Americans going forward. What kind of differences might we see in the tax code because of the big beautiful bill and other mechanism mechanisms? Yeah, so health insurance is a mess. You know, anything that helps, you know, we think is a good thing. And you know, I love the idea of HSAs paired with a high deductible plan helps at least make it a little bit more affordable for people, you know. So we see this as a good thing, expanding hsa, people being able to save money tax free, in our opinion. That's always a good thing. Yeah, for sure. Hey, I want to talk about gold for a moment. Yesterday, gold recovered from a sharp sell off. Now many analysts are predicting gold and other precious metals are set to reach new highs in the new year. What do you think is going on with gold and how do you see that?

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And the gold story right now is really silver. For a while, gold was kind of the debasement trade. No one wants to hold fiat currencies. So they're moving money to Bitcoin and Gold, Bitcoin, obviously not so good. Lately it's been gold. Now silver's gone parabolic. We are big believers that investors should have exposure to gold and precious metals. However, I cut my silver allocation on Friday temporarily because this market is just going crazy. I mean, today you saw silver down 7.6%. It was up like 5% yesterday. I mean, good luck trying to figure out short term what's going to happen. I'd wait for all this stuff to settle down, and then I would definitely own gold. And I would also own silver. I would have gold more than I'd have silver. We run an ETF that's got 75, 25 in it. I think that's probably about right for most people. Yeah, diversification, but smart diversification. Matthew Tuttle, thanks for being here. Appreciate it. Happy New Year, by the way. Yeah, you too. Thanks for having me. All right, time for the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. It is sponsored by amac.

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All right, well, the Dow Jones about to ring for the final time, that bell. And they're starting to clap, which means the bell is coming soon. And I always miss the nat sound of that bell. I don't want to talk over it. Hopefully I won't. But this bell better be bigger than any before because this is is the Last 1 of 2025. Let's hear it. Come on. Come on. And there it is. That felt a little louder than normal. That's not true. I don't know. All right, let's take a look. Trading is underway, so let's go to the big board, if you will. Feel like it's a Jerry Lewis telethon. Am I dating myself? We take a look at the Dow about the same. Or so let's look at gold. Gold's down a little bit. And silver, do we have that on the board? No, we have oil. So look, we'll continue to monitor it all day. You'll get updates throughout the day here on Real America's Voice. By the way, speaking of gold, let me be blunt for a moment. Gold is up around 40% this year, and that is not speculation. It's reality. And if a portion of your savings isn't diversified. We were just talking about that. And if it's not diversified into gold, then you're missing the boat. So here are the facts. Inflation's still too high. The US dollar still too weak and the government debt is insurmountable. And this is why central banks are flocking to gold. I mean, they're the ones driving prices up to record highs. But it's not too late to buy gold from Birch Gold Group. We talk about them here a lot and there's good reason for that. You need to get in the door now. Birch Gold will help you convert an existing IRA or 401k into a tax sheltered IRA in gold. And then here's the thing. You don't pay a dime out of pocket. This is what you do. You text America to 989-898 obviously socialists and Democrats are not taxing America. But anyhow, claim your free info kit. No obligation, just useful information. The best indicator of the future is the past. Gold has historically been a safe haven for millennia up. So how else what else can you say about that? Text America once again to 989-898 right now and claim your free info kit on gold once again. That's Texting America to 989-898. Protect your future today with Birch Gold. All right. Still to come here on American Sunrise. On this New Year's Eve edition of An American Sunrise, a different kind of reset is taking shape. It's led by the American people. What that means for 2026 the political pulse of America is next.

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[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

All right, welcome back to American Sunrise. Thank you so much for joining us this morning. We invite you to join the conversation on Getter and Rumble. Time now to take the political pulse of America and the beat. Today, the American reset ahead. Across the country, people are looking ahead with new expectation. They want stability, strength, and a government that serves them, not the other way around. This new year marks the opening of a new era, a chance to restore confidence in our economy, our communities, and our role in the world. And as we move toward 2026, Americans are making one thing clear. They're ready to lead again. This is America, a nation that doesn't wait for permission to stand tall. And when we choose to move forward, the world follows. Today isn't just a new year. It's a new moment for American purpose and American possibility. Let's bring in David Brody to talk about this further. I think 2026 is going to be a great year, David. Really looking forward to this next year.

[David Brody]

Yeah, it's going to be a great year. And it's also going to be a consequential year, Emily, especially for the Republican Party. I mean, you talked about at the top, an American reset. The Republican Party is in the middle of a Reset here as well. And what is that reset going to look like? I mean, you have not just the midterm elections coming up, but then J.D. vance, and he's going to run. And who else is going to run in the Republican Party? And is populism going to reign? Will the MAGA mantle continue the way it has been under President Trump? And what does MAGA do exactly in 2028? And I think that's going to be a reset starting in 2026 and this year. I know we keep talking about 2028, but if you think about it, 2026 in the midterms are tied directly to 2028. So I think MAGA is in store for some sort of reset because it's not going to be President Trump coming up here in this next election. And because of that, I think the reset begins starting in 2026, at least discussion about what that looks like, Gina.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

It's fascinating, David, because it's exactly what you point to that is the biggest advantage to the Democrats that they don't even realize the Democrats right now, they do not have Trump on the ballot. The best thing they could do right now is work with Trump, who has moderated tremendously. They could work with him on the things they agree on and they could look statesmanly, diplomatic, they could look like they're reaching across the aisle. They could get things accomplished that they can brag about in the next election. But I promise you, they're too ideologically stupid to do it. And it's honestly sad cuz it would make for a better republic. Would they? Actually, Gina, go ahead.

[David Brody]

No, no, go finish your thoughts. Sorry, I was getting antsy.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Well, this would be the smartest thing Democrats could do. If I were a Democrat adviser, this is exactly what I would tell them to do because otherwise they're going to end up with AOC as their nominee. And, and I really believe that. And that is gonna be a train wreck for them all the way through. It's gonna expose exactly who they are, their soft white little underbelly weakness as the socialists that they are. And it will define them for another decade. But the Republicans, as you said, David, are defining themselves as well, Republicans have a big problem too, and that is this rift that's forming between MAGA and America First Republicans, using two labels I'm seeing out there in social media, which I don't even completely understand, but I understand it enough to know that there is a divide that the Democrats are going to focus on trying to exacerbate, but they're Doing it all wrong. Cuz they're still doing it with Trump Derangement syndrome, David, and it's going to lose the election for them.

[David Brody]

Gina, it is such an important point you're making. It's something that I've been talking about during Trump's first term, that Democrats blew it. In Trump's first term, he was there to make deals with the Democrats. He would have done it. He would have done it. But you had to give Trump something in return and they wouldn't do it. The border wall is a good example of that. They never wanted to do it. The government was shut down because of it. And they're doing it again here. I mean, Trump is not a Republican. Everybody keeps thinking Trump's a Republican. He's not. He's a Trump publican. He does it his way. He has a much different style. And if Democrats, Democrats would just give him a victory somewhere, somewhere along the line, he would go ahead and negotiate with them. For example, I'll give you a good example. They want their Obamacare subsidies extended for a couple of years. He would have done that. I guarantee you he would have done that. If they had said, Mr. President, we're gonna give you a couple things on your wish list. But they don't want to give him a darn thing.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Right. Jump on board with anything. Anything, anything, anything. There's so many things that President Trump is doing that are agreeable and amenable and poll extremely high, even with independents. They could be so savvy and smart right now, but they are too ideologically communist to even let themselves do it. And they're greedy. And they're greedy. They want their system still in place that they can all profit from all of their corruption, all of the fraud. They want all that in place because they, they have so many friends making so much money. Friends and family, I'll say, making so much money from those systems. But were they to get smart, this is what they do.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Well.

[David Brody]

And one last point. I know we gotta run and go to the guests, but I do want to say this, that if you notice, President Trump always says maga and Marjorie Taylor Greene and others say America first. There is a difference.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Yes.

[David Brody]

And we can discuss that more. But there's.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

It's going to get big and well delineated in 2027.

[David Brody]

Yeah, let's remember that. Let's bank that and come back.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Yes, this will age well, Emily.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

It's certainly going to be an exciting year. Certainly going to be an exciting year. All right. Federal Homeland Security officials are on the ground in Minneapolis today launching a new fraud investigation. The move comes as the Trump administration announces it will be freezing federal child care funds in the states amid stunning claims that billions in federal funds have been stolen from taxpayers. Joining us now with reaction is Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch. Casey, Ohio also has the second largest Somalian population in the country. What is being found in Ohio? What can you tell us?

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Massive waste, fraud and abuse. You know, Minneapolis, we're seeing that to the tune of something I'm hearing. $9 billion defrauded because of these Somalis and the daycare scams. The same thing exists in Columbus, Ohio, which is unbelievably wholesome and beautiful Midwest American city. And it's horrific. We're literally destroying our children's futures before they ever get an opportunity to do something with it.

[David Brody]

Yeah, there's no doubt about that. I'm wondering about these Republican state lawmakers in both houses in Minnesota, and I'm wondering what you're seeing in Ohio, because in Minnesota, they're saying Governor Tim Wallace should resign over these fraud allegations. And this was a joint statement where members of the state Senate and House both said the governor had he had time to react to the growing problems and he failed to do anything. And they say Article 8, Section 6 of the Minnesota Constitution does list malfeasance as a viable reason to remove executive office holders. So where do you come down on this in terms of Governor Tim Walz resigning and as it relates to Ohio, you know what's going on there in the legislature as it relates to fraud and what they're trying to do do clean it up?

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Well, just as a general statement, weak leadership across the board will create a terrible future through complacency. You know, Tim Waltz is the man at the helm of the ship of his state and ultimately he's the guy in charge. But you know, the Democrats for so many years, I mean, if you import the third world, you become the third world and this is destroying it across the board. You know, obviously he's leading that. I can't comment beyond it other than he's the man at the helm of his shoes ship and there's horrific things going on. Clearly, I'm here running in Ohio on the Republican ticket for the primary against Vivek Ramaswamy, who, as we know, he's a massive proponent of importing massive amounts of Indian H1B visas. A separate topic from the Somali fraud that's going on, but very similar, frankly, because that's a way for corporations to save hundreds of Millions of dollars while destroying the job market for all the Ohioans and Americans. So long story short, just bad leadership, so called politicians, they're wanting to sell us out. And if we look at the so called rift on the right in the conservatives, I don't even see it as that. I see all of us, America first people and conservatives, just as solid Americans who've stayed on the rails. I've been a Republican since the late 90s. I've always cared about the wholesome good American values that my family has brought to me through generations of entrepreneurship, being proud military men that have been passed down to me. And that's what we're not seeing on the right. That's why people are fighting and revolting, because it seems to me like a hostile takeover. People with globalist like interests. And that's exactly what I've seen with Vak Ramaswamy. That's exactly why I'm running. That's exactly why I want to man the helm of the ship Ohio so that we don't have billions of dollars of being defrauded from the Ohioans future for Somalis and other people that are in no way bringing a net gain for the state.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

I didn't know this, Casey, about Ohio having such a massive population, Somali population. What urged you to run? What have you heard from people in the district telling you that urged you to run? What are the define the real problems for this. Because this, I mean if it is a problem in Florida, I don't know it, but I certainly did not realize that Ohio is second only to Minnesota. I didn't realize that.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Yeah. And frankly the Ohio thing might end up being worse when we get down to either way. It's horrific. But what urged me to run is my soul was burning. I mean that genuinely the pain of inaction far outweighed the risk of action. And I'm telling you right now, this is wildly risky for me being something of a normie. But you know, my family has like fought and worked for our entire lives. We have to be responsible for ourselves to try to build a business, to try to build a new one, to help our community, to build a family, to have a future. And after a lifetime of just looking and observation of what's going on politically, economically, socially, the outside interests, globalists that are trying to divide us and sell out and destroy our future. I feel like we're all living in that scene from the first Star wars movie where they fall down the garbage compactor and the walls are closing in and I can either sit down and watch everything burn. Or I can stand up and fight. So that's why I'm running for governor of Ohio.

[David Brody]

Yeah. So, Casey, real quick, therefore, where are you on this MAGA kind of defining maga, because I'm assuming you're considered MAGA in your mind, but Vivek Ramaswamy is not. But he's gonna say he's maga. Everybody wants the mantle of maga. And then there's America First. So I see a difference between America first and maga. I really do, and I can get into that more. But I'm curious to get your take.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Well, I supported Donald Trump from day one, frankly, even before he first started running in 2016. I thought, you know, this. I think this might be our guy. So, you know, voted for him every time, even donated to his campaign when I was just an automotive YouTuber. I even stepped up, stood out, and, you know, risked it to support it and endorse that just as a. As a public individual that gets nothing, you know, from it. So, maga, obviously, we want to make America great again. That relates to cutting waste, fraud, and abuse across the board. That's what Doge was for. That was an amazing thing that we want to see continue there. But illegal immigrants, My God, we're literally destroying our nation before we get a chance. And the very thought that anybody suggests for a moment that we don't have the best and brightest young Americans who want an opportunity, who want to work and can. That's crazy. I've been mentoring the best engineers for the last decade plus in my genius garage educational programs with virtually no support, while we see a wave of illegal immigrants. So to answer your question, in terms of what is MAGA now, hey, we've never stopped changing. We've never stopped believing that. Now, I've been very critical of Trump on some things this year, but I support him. He is our president. He is the one at the helm of the ship of the United States. And doggone it, we're all Americans together. But what is this America First Thing? Well, it's all of the people standing up, not just conservatives, but across the board, across the aisle, going, whoa, why are we selling out to foreign interests? Why are we just letting mass waves of people who are in no way making our country a nation or communities better? Why are we absolutely obliterating our lives and letting states and nations be defrauded? So America first is just another part of all of it? Because, again, we're all Americans together. We're all conservatives together, but we're standing tall because this has to end now.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Yeah. Casey, thank you so much for being with us and happy New Year to you.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Thank you kindly.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Coming up, New York City Mayor Adams accuses Biden's DOJ of Lawfare, echoing similar concerns we've heard from President Trump. When justice is weaponized. That's up next.

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[Emily Finn]

Easy Today you've got the New Year's motivation, but the crowded gym? Not so much. Keep your drive with iFit, we bring the world's best trainers right to your living. Whether you want to crush a studio cycle class, build strength or Zen out with yoga, IFIT adapts to your pace and your schedule. No waiting, no judgment, just results. Make 2026 the year it sticks. Start [e-mail] Season two of unrivaled basketball is here and the talent is unreal. Paige Beckers, Nafiza Collier, Kelsey Plumb, Brianna Stewart and more are back to redefine the game. Unrivaled basketball season two, sponsored by Samsung Galaxy, tips off January 5 on TNT, TruTV and HBO Max.

[Brian Glenn]

Let's spill some tea.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

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[Brian Glenn]

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[Congressman Mark Harris]

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[David Brody]

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[Emily Finn]

Today, 10 athletes will face the toughest.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Job interview in fitness that will push past physical and and mental breaking points.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

You are the fittest of the fit.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Only one of you will leave here.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

With an IFIT contract worth $250,000. This is where mindset comes in.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Someone will be eliminated.

[Emily Finn]

Pressure is coming down.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Trainer games on Prime Video January 8th. Watch the trailer on trainergames.com Season 2.

[Emily Finn]

Of Unrivaled Basketball is here, and the talent is unreal. The best women's players on the planet are running it back with even bigger moments and bigger stakes. Don't miss as Paige Beckers, Nafiza Collier, Kelsey Plumb, Briana Stewart and more take the court and redefine the game. This isn't your regular season. This is unrivaled where the pace is faster, the energy is higher, and every athlete shines. Unrivaled basketball. Season two, sponsored by Samsung Galaxy, tips off January 5th on TNT, TruTV and HBO. Max.

[David Brody]

All right.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Welcome back to American Sunrise. It is time now for the sunny side up and in the pan today, a friendship that never faded. It started in 1944. A new girl, a new town, and one birthday card. That same card has been sent back and forth between two friends every year for 81 years. A Guinness World Record on her 95th birthday. Wow. Pat Durimer received it again. Take a look at this.

[Brian Glenn]

We never said we're going to do this.

[David Brody]

At least I don't remember ever saying that. But it's just happened.

[Brian Glenn]

And after about five years, it just. Every year we'd talk about it and.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

It would give us some reason to.

[David Brody]

Call it each other and talk.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

And so the world's moved on. The tradition held on a simple reminder. This is what lasting friendship looks like. This is an awesome story. I love this. I mean, I think I'm gonna start doing this with my sister. Send a birthday card like this every year. It's a great thing to have, Gina.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Yeah, it reminds me of the whole, you know, like you tag a friend on Instagram now and then they can retag, repost it. And also, isn't there like a Snapchat? What's it called, where you keep the friendship every day?

[David Brody]

Oh, a streak. A streak streak.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

That's it. Yeah.

[David Brody]

Yes.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Yeah.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

And it kind of reminds me of that. It was the original streak.

[David Brody]

It was the original streak. That's right. They were trailblazers. They were ahead of their time. The original Snapchatters right there. You know, this reminds me of that Michael W. Smith song, Friends are Friends Forever. I will not sing that song. But anyhow, it's really Cool. Cool.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

I thought you were gonna say that song. What was that song from, like, the 70s? That was about the guy running through the. Naked through the. You know what I'm talking about.

[David Brody]

I don't. All I heard was naked in the 70s.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

That's how we're closing out 2025. Gina.

[Emily Finn]

It was like.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Oh, yes, they call him. Wasn't it the Streak. Wasn't that the name of it?

[David Brody]

Was it? Stand by. I'm googling. I'll get back to you next year.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

I know David Brown in our control room knows the answer because he knows every piece of cultural trivia out there.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

There.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

I think that was it. And it was called the Streak. I think. Never mind. How do we go from these two sweet old ladies? And why is my mom brain in the gutter today? I don't know. Maybe it's a sign of things to come in 2026.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

I don't even know where. Where to go from there. But this friendship is very, very cute.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Very cute.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Especially, you know, 95 years. That's. That's incredible. I don't think there's any streaking happening with those two friends.

[David Brody]

No. And there's literally nothing imprompter right now, so I don't even know what to say.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

So what are your hopes and wishes, Emily, for the new year?

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Quickly, hopes and wishes. You know, I just really want to stay happy, want to spend more time with family and just really get to a happy spot. Gina, that's my goals and wishes for 2026.

[David Brody]

I want to be a better version of myself.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Me too. Don't we all? Don't we all?

[David Brody]

Yeah. I really do. I really do. I want to be my authentic self. Say authentic self. We're really digging down deep as to, you know, just doing some self reflection. Trust me, at this age, we do more self reflection. So.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Yeah. Yeah, I. I got two books I have to finish because I'm on deadline, and that's about all I can think of, but they are playing that song. Listen.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Is this. This is the song.

[David Brody]

Yeah. Naked in the sun.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Well, we end this great family show on that note for 2020. And I did it all on my own. David Brody. It's. It's.

[David Brody]

Listen, you started this.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

Yeah, exactly. Exactly. Well, be sure you tune in tonight for our New Year's Eve coverage right here on RAV at 11pm you guys, we'll see you tomorrow. War room is up next. Hug your children, love God. Go boldly now.

[David Brody]

See you next year.

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Around the.

[David Brody]

I hate when they have nothing on but a smile.

[Valpak Announcer]

I looked in there and Ethel was.

[David Brody]

Getting her cold drinking.

[Valpak Announcer]

I hollered, don't look at them.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

It's too late.

[Valpak Announcer]

She your ticket to big savings is that big blue envelope in your mailbox.

[Congressman Mark Harris]

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[Valpak Announcer]

It's brimming with deals from big name.

[David Brody]

Brands and your favorite local spots, dining.

[Valpak Announcer]

Services, stuff you're already buying, all for less.

[David Brody]

And you could score $100 or other.

[Valpak Announcer]

Instant prizes just for opening it. Or save even faster with mobile coupons you can use right [e-mail] Valpak there's definitely something in it for you. Bring incredible sound into every corner of your home this holiday with the new Whimsound Smart Speaker. Get high resolution Audio with a 1.8-inch touchscreen, smart control and modern design in one powerful speaker for just $2.99. From Quiet Mornings to lively holiday gatherings, Windsound makes every moment sound better and feel better too. Get the gift of the season for the music enthusiast in your life or for yourself. Whim Sound Beautifully designed, effortlessly connected. Shop now at Amazon and search Whim Sound. That's W I I M S O u n D Get into the spirit with Vizio's My Hub, a new, simpler way to find everything you Love on Vizio TV this holiday season, MyHub is your destination to discover new movies and shows tailored to you, find exclusive deals and discounts and keep your favorites organized in one convenient place. Plus, Vizio TVs have all your favorite apps built in like iHeartRadio, so you can stream that festive music playlist. MyHub makes it simpler to find what you want when you want it. Visit vizio.com iheart and experience entertainment made.

[Emily Finn]

Easy today, 10 athletes will face the.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Toughest job interview in fitness that will push past physical and mental breaking points.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

You are the fittest of the fit.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Only one of you will leave here.

[Dr. Gina Gentry]

With an IFIT contract worth $250,000. This is where mindset comes in.

[Emily (possibly Emily Finn or another Emily, fitness segment host)]

Someone will be eliminated.

[Emily Finn]

Pressure is coming down.

[Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert]

Trainer Games on Prime Video January 8th. Watch the trailer on trainergames.com Season 2.

[Emily Finn]

Of Unrivaled Basketball is here, and the talent is unreal. The best women's players on the planet are running it back with even bigger moments and bigger stakes. Don't miss as Paige Becker, Snafeeza Collier, Kelsey Plumb, Briana Stewart and more take the court and redefine the game. This isn't your regular season. This is unrivaled, where the pace is faster, the energy is higher, and every athlete shines unrivaled basketball season two, sponsored by Samsung Galaxy Tips off January 5th on TNT, TruTV and HBO. Max, this is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed human.