American Sunrise Early Edition – January 21, 2026
Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Brian Glenn (with David Brody, Terrence Bates, Mark Serrano, Hilary Fordwich, Seth Denson)
Date: January 21, 2026
Episode Overview
This episode of American Sunrise Early Edition delivers live coverage from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, focusing on President Trump’s much-anticipated speech. The hosts analyze the significance of Trump’s arrival, discuss his policy achievements in his second term, and debate the challenges and opportunities facing America and its allies in 2026. The conversation spans international relations—especially the future of Greenland—America’s economic outlook, immigration, and the shifting global order, all framed through the lens of faith, freedom, and American values.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. President Trump’s Arrival at Davos & Speech Delay
- Live Coverage: The show tracks President Trump’s journey, noting a “slight electronic issue” that forced his plane to return to Joint Base Andrews, delaying his arrival and speech by about three hours.
- (02:00–03:46, 09:51)
- President’s travel logistics and press interactions discussed.
- Grand Entrance:
- David Brody (04:52): “It’s pretty amazing how this is, this is how you make a grand entrance…you show up a little late to the party and make everyone wait for you.”
- Presidential Style:
- Mark Serrano (11:06): “Classic performance from President Trump where he’s got his binder with endless list of accomplishments…this president has achieved more in the first year than presidents typically achieve in four to eight years.”
2. The World Economic Forum: Context and Contradiction
- Setting the Scene: Brian Glenn describes Davos as reminiscent of a trade show, with global brands and nations taking over local businesses and buildings.
- (17:04–18:36)
- “Imagine that type of concept but in a downtown area… they just rent a building and flip the building to their brand.” – Brian Glenn (17:18).
- Trump vs. Globalists:
- Mark Serrano (07:16): “Donald Trump takes the fight directly to the globalists…he’s going to use accomplishments to demonstrate the total, total failures of globalism and these elitists that gather in Davos every year.”
3. America First—But Not America Alone
- Alliances Reconsidered:
- Hilary Fordwich (12:28): “America first does not mean America alone. And I think that is going to be, hopefully, the big message he’s bringing. Come on, west, let’s act together. Surely our adversaries, China and Russia, are watching this closely. What we do not need is division among allies.”
- NATO Contributions:
- Panelists argue that European allies have relied too heavily on U.S. taxpayers for their security, emphasizing that most haven’t met their 2% of GDP defense commitment.
- Hilary Fordwich (14:29): “Could you imagine saying to the British taxpayer…by the way, we’d like you to spend 2% of your GDP providing for and protecting the US southern border?... We have been paying for their protection.”
4. Recent Policy Achievements and Economic Direction
- Trump’s First Year in Second Term:
- Tax cuts, deregulation, “peace through strength,” and tariffs without triggering inflation were cited as hallmarks of Trump’s administration.
- President Trump (19:58): “I think God is very proud of the job I’ve done, and that includes for religion…we’re protecting a lot of people that are being killed, Christians and Jewish people and lots of people are being protected by me that wouldn’t be protected by another type of president.”
- Economic Growth:
- America’s GDP growth—4.3% in Q4 2025—contrasted with the EU’s 1.8%.
- Seth Denson (27:51): “As you think about where the market was…he spun that into a 3.5% growth in Q2 and now over 4% in Q3. This is the hottest economy in the world.”
5. Greenland: Strategic and Economic Prize
- Geopolitical Stakes: The panel discusses the increasing importance of Greenland, mainly for its strategic location, trade routes, and rare earth mineral resources.
- Hilary Fordwich (25:26): “The Danish aren’t able to financially, logistically, they’re not able to do with Greenland what needs to be done. The Chinese and the Russians are encroaching… the Danish have not been able to protect those seawaters.”
- China and the AI Race:
- Hilary Fordwich (26:24): “If we do not have control of Greenland, the Chinese… will win the air (AI) race, which…I don’t really think is good for humanity.”
- Polling in Greenland:
- Noted that while 92% of Greenlanders reportedly want to stay with Denmark, economic benefits from U.S. partnerships could change minds.
6. Immigration, Housing, and Social Strains
- U.S. Perspective:
- Seth Denson (22:50): “When you add what is ultimately…a huge…illegal entering of these communities, it’s going to be an additional challenge. A lot of these rents are being backed by the taxpayers.”
- Mark Serrano defends Trump’s policies on affordability and border enforcement, blaming previous Democrat policies for inflation and housing shortages.
- Mark Serrano (23:44): “This so-called affordability crisis was created by the Democrats. They opened the border, shut down our energy production. The President…is taking real action.”
- European Perspective:
- Hilary Fordwich (30:21): “Europe is not…the continent that it used to be…You’re seeing European cultures eliminated…Sweden… crime rate rocketed to over…403% of rapes, burglaries, and now the Swedish have clamped down.”
7. Faith and Values on the Global Stage
- American Optimism vs. Global Cynicism:
- Mark Serrano (34:26): “There’s a striking contrast in policy innovation between Donald Trump and the World Economic Forum. Think about…the things that have come out of the WEF…own nothing and be happy about it…And then there’s Donald Trump on the other side where he has dropped taxes, dropped regulations…policy innovation is striking from Donald Trump like never.”
- David Brody (36:04): “Sometimes the left is so depressed because they don’t really believe in anything. They believe that the government should extend them the rights.”
- Religion and Politics:
- Multiple references to Trump’s explicit invocation of God.
- Terrence Bates (20:49): “I believe we just heard the sound bite of the year. ‘I think God is proud of the job I’ve done.’ I truly hope he brings that line back today.”
- Multiple references to Trump’s explicit invocation of God.
8. Domestic Turbulence and the 2026 Midterms
- Impact of Protests:
- The hosts decry left-wing protests disrupting church services in Minnesota.
- Mark Serrano (40:18): “The left is overreaching…We have never seen… in history leftist protesters invading a church service. That’s crazy… I think it favors Republicans in the midterms. People are sick and tired of their communities being unstable, of illegal immigrants coming into their communities.”
- Global Perceptions:
- Hilary Fordwich (43:58): “We have covered…what’s going on in Minnesota extensively because of the alignment and how similar it is to the basically small boats invasion with the migrants in the UK…The world is very polarized.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
On Trump’s Davos Trip:
- Brian Glenn (07:16): “This is one of those great days of the year I look forward to because Donald Trump takes the fight directly to the globalists…it’s just delightful day. I can’t wait to hear what he has to say today.”
On U.S. Alliances and NATO:
- Mark Serrano (13:36): “The shield is protected by the American people. And so if there are divisions, it’s because they don’t want to adapt to the new realities of this world and Donald Trump’s vision of it.”
On Economic Progress and Messaging:
- Mark Serrano (23:44): “This April 15th, we’re going to see working men and women in America with tax returns that they didn’t anticipate and maybe better than they’ve ever seen in their lives.”
On Faith and Worldview:
- Mark Serrano (34:26): “Most of the people in the audience today are godless. They believe government is our God. They don’t believe our freedoms come originally from God.”
On European Immigration:
- Hilary Fordwich (30:21): “Europe is not…the continent that it used to be. European cultures [are being] eliminated…Sweden…crime rate rocketed…and now the Swedish have clamped down.”
On Global Order:
- Brian Glenn (34:26): “We said, are you kidding me? He’s going to the World Economic Forum. What does that look like? As he tips over the apple cart of the old World Order and installs a new world order.”
On Davos Atmosphere:
- Brian Glenn (17:18): “If you’ve ever been to a trade show or any type of maybe CPAC…Imagine that type of concept but in a downtown area…instead of having a booth, they just rent a building and flip the building to their brand.”
Important Segment Timestamps
- [01:45–04:52] — Opening coverage of Trump’s arrival in Zurich, journey logistics, panelists join
- [07:16–09:51] — Mark Serrano on Trump’s expected message and globalist critique
- [12:28] — Hilary Fordwich: “America First does not mean America alone.”
- [19:58–20:49] — Trump soundbite: “I think God is very proud of the job I’ve done…”
- [22:50–23:44] — Panel on housing, immigration, economic policy
- [25:26–27:23] — Greenland: strategic, economic focus, and European responses
- [27:51–29:20] — U.S. market performance and new economic programs
- [30:21–31:58] — European immigration and cultural change
- [34:26–36:04] — Debate on new world order, faith in politics
- [40:18–42:26] — Domestic protest impact on elections, church incident in Minnesota
- [43:58–45:33] — International media perspective on U.S. protests (UK focus)
- [48:12–49:10] — Show close, preview of Trump’s upcoming remarks
Tone & Language
The tone throughout is highly energetic, combative toward “globalists,” and unapologetically pro-Trump. The language is direct, colloquial, and marked by references to faith, conservatism, and American exceptionalism. Notable moments mix humor (light ribbing about helicopter travel), serious policy critique, and outright advocacy.
Conclusion
This episode offers a comprehensive, insider-feel preview of President Trump’s appearance at the WEF, framing his leadership as an epochal break from both domestic left-wing politics and international globalism. Through their discussion, the hosts emphasize America’s economic resurgence, call for greater self-sufficiency among U.S. allies, and champion an assertive, values-based approach to the unfolding “new world order”—all while keeping a sharp eye on the midterm political landscape at home.