Podcast Summary: American Sunrise Early Edition – January 23rd, 2026

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Brian Glenn (with Terrence Bates, David Brody & guests)
Date: January 23, 2026
Episode Theme: A week in review focused on President Trump’s activities at Davos, conservative policy updates, criminal justice statistics, media narratives, and the latest developments in US politics and culture—all examined from the show’s signature faith-and-freedom perspective.

Episode Overview

This episode features a broad recapitulation of the week’s pivotal events—with special attention to President Trump’s visit to Davos and the administration’s claims of legislative and foreign-policy wins. The hosts analyze mainstream media narratives, discuss drops in crime statistics, report on unrest and arrests in Minnesota, and comment on “weaponization” within US institutions post-2020. Cultural commentary, including the launch of the “Somali Waltz” song, is interspersed with calls for accountability and vigilance during this election year.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Davos Appearance and US “Winning Week”

(Brian Glenn, 03:09)

• Trump at Davos: The show opens with Brian Glenn freshly back from covering President Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum (Davos).
  • Trump is portrayed as taking a “victory lap” on the world stage.
  • Glenn highlights Trump’s messaging around American prosperity, reversing Biden-era policies, and averting wars.
• Leadership & Peace: Trump is credited with “solving about seven, eight wars, got one more left, as he likes to say.” (03:45)
• Anniversary: President Trump and Melania celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary (04:10).

Notable Quote:

“For the first time, the world truly got to see President Trump… and in terms of his leadership, his accomplishments that he’s had this year.”
— Brian Glenn, (03:26)

Timestamps:

• Davos segment begins: [03:09]
• Bible verse reflection (Psalm 103:19): [04:25]
• Homeownership/401k policy: [05:34]

2. Economic and Policy Achievements Highlighted

• Young Americans & Homeownership: Trump’s proposal to let people borrow against their 401k for down payments is discussed as a remedy for youthful economic struggles. (05:34)
• Credit Card Interest Proposal: Glenn discusses the claim that 71% of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck, with average credit card interest at 22%. Trump wants a one-year cap at 10%. (06:40)

Quote:

“That interest that you’re paying on your credit cards really prevents you from chewing that balance down… President Trump under his leadership is wanting to do is to cap that at 10% for one year.”
— Brian Glenn, (06:55)

• Appropriations & Earmarks: Glenn previews a segment on Congressional earmarks funding clinics for abortion and gender-affirming care, criticizing Republicans for allowing Democratic priorities. (07:48)
• Energy Policy: Emphasizes high US natural gas production, “drill, baby, drill” policies, and contrasts with European green energy. (08:40)
• Davos 2026 Reflections: Glenn describes a “spirit of dialogue” theme at the forum, with AI and climate change at the forefront.
  • Skepticism on green energy, DEI, and “woke” policies is voiced (10:00).
  • Anecdote about media having to declare their “carbon footprint” to obtain Davos credentials is shared with irony. (11:00)

Quote:

“I think there’s very much a new world order under President Trump in regards to policy, national policy, world policy.”
— Brian Glenn, (12:20)

3. Week in Review: Crime, Iran, and U.S. Domestic Unrest

(with Terrence Bates, Brian Glenn – [18:58])

• Crime Down:

  • “Murders are down more than 20% last year…the lowest rate since 1900…violent crime is back to pre-2019 levels.”
    — Terrence Bates ([18:58])
  • Drug crimes & sexual assaults are up or unchanged.
  • Trump credited as “law and order President.”

• Iran Atrocities:

  • Leaked images reportedly show a death toll far higher than the regime admits, potentially as high as 20,000 (per the UN). Glenn emphasizes the “red line” and escalating possibility of US intervention.
  • White House has not updated their position, but the threat remains (21:14).

Notable Exchange:

Terrence Bates (on crime drop):

“I would say it’s President Trump…he’s created this environment…that disinvites and disincentivizes, if you will, crime.”
([22:15])

4. Assassination Culture & Political Violence

(22:45–24:35)

• Assassination Attempts: Noted as a disturbing national trend, including previous attempts on President Trump and the (fictional, alternate-reality) assassination of Charlie Kirk.
• Assassination Culture: Study warns of growing normalization of political violence, with strongest support among the left and women. Social media blamed for radicalization.

Memorable Moment:

“Even overnight, an antifa kill list surfaced which lists some of our colleagues here on RAV… The White House is now warning that this rhetoric has to stop.”
— Terrence Bates ([24:00])

Brian Glenn:

“Leftist women have no problem aborting their baby. So they have no problem aborting their own baby or someone else's baby. Then if they disagree with you politically…It doesn't surprise me at all, sadly enough.”
([24:36])

5. Media Narratives, Immigration, & “Fake News”

(Brian Glenn from [28:15])

• Minnesota ICE Incident:
  • Vice President JD Vance on media “twisting” a story about ICE detaining a five-year-old, clarifying the father was an illegal alien arrested while running from authorities ([28:15]).
  • Media is accused of leaving out context and misleading the public.
  • Rep. Ilhan Omar’s post claiming ICE used a child as "bait" is cited as a prime example.

Notable Quote:

“If the argument is that you can’t arrest people who have violated our laws because they have children, then every single parent is going to be completely given immunity from ever being the subject of law enforcement.”
— JD Vance (aired by Brian Glenn, [28:51])

6. Local Unrest, Arrests, and Church Attacks in Minnesota

• Updates on Arrests:

  • Activist Nakima Levy Armstrong and Chantel Louisa Allen are arrested for organizing an attack on a church service in St. Paul ([29:30]).
  • The sanctity of houses of worship is defended.
  • Media silence on church disruptions is lamented.

• Cultural Satire:

  • “Somali Waltz” song debuted by Natasha Owens, lampooning Minnesota headlines and supporting independent conservative artists ([31:00]).
  • Promotion to push the song up iTunes charts before Grammy week as a form of “cultural resistance.”

7. “Weaponization” of Government & Accountability Demands

(Brian Glenn, [39:35] onward)

• Jack Smith & DOJ/FBI:
  • Glenn plays a clip of Jack Smith defending charging Trump, reiterates “no one is above the law” ([39:54]).
  • The host contends that DOJ & FBI have focused excessively on January 6 participants and conservative school board protesters, rather than “real criminals.”
• Election Integrity:
  • Accountability for the 2020 election is called for, with repeated references to “the stolen election” and demands to “find out who was behind it” ([46:45]).
  • Skepticism remains about whether voter rolls and election processes have been adequately cleaned up for 2026.
• Criticism of Republican Leadership:
  • Speaker Johnson is criticized for allowing Democrat-backed earmarks, viewed as a betrayal of MAGA/Trump voters.
  • Audience urged to demand more accountability and not accept “reversal” of hard-fought conservative victories.

Notable Quote:

“People want accountability for the 2020 election period. They want to know who was behind it, how do they steal it… We knew it then… the media didn’t cover. They called all of us conspiracy theorists, election deniers. They called all of us criminals, for the most part, deplorables.”
— Brian Glenn, ([47:45])

8. Closing Segments: March for Life, Outlook, and Final Thoughts

(David Brody segment begins at [57:57])

• March for Life:
  • Glenn, with David Brody, discusses coverage of the 53rd March for Life, noting it is always “the coldest, nastiest weather” but is set in January to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade ([57:57]).
• Legislation & Shutdown:
  • Rep. Tom Tiffany to comment on the (unlikely) government shutdown.
  • David Brody summarizes: “Democrats, they’ve seen that show before… they don’t want any part of it.” ([58:39])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:09] – Trump’s Davos appearance and “winning week” overview
• [04:25] – Bible verse of the day and reflections on authority
• [05:34] – Trump’s policies on homeownership and the economy
• [06:40] – Credit card interest & economic struggles
• [08:40] – Energy policy, “drill, baby, drill,” and green energy debate
• [10:00-12:20] – Davos, climate, AI, and criticism of “woke” corporate policies
• [18:58] – Crime statistics & “law and order” narrative
• [21:00] – Iran atrocity coverage and US red lines
• [22:45] – Assassination culture & list threat to RAV contributors
• [24:36] – Brian Glenn’s controversial remarks on leftist women
• [28:15] – ICE, media, and Vice President JD Vance’s explanation
• [31:00] – “Somali Waltz” song and the media narrative in Minnesota
• [39:35] – Jack Smith/DOJ/FBI, “weaponization,” and calls for accountability
• [46:45] – Stolen election claims and election integrity debate
• [57:57] – March for Life preview, shutdown speculation

Notable Quotes

• "For the first time, the world truly got to see President Trump ... and in terms of his leadership, his accomplishments that he’s had this year."
  — Brian Glenn, (03:26)

• "Murders are down more than 20% last year ... violent crime is back to pre-2019 levels."
  — Terrence Bates, (18:58)

• "If the argument is that you can’t arrest people who have violated our laws because they have children, then every single parent is going to be completely given immunity..."
  — JD Vance (aired by Brian Glenn), (28:51)

• "I think there’s very much a new world order under President Trump in regards to policy, national policy, world policy."
  — Brian Glenn, (12:20)

• "People want accountability for the 2020 election period. They want to know who was behind it, how do they steal it..."
  — Brian Glenn, (47:45)

Tone and Style

The episode maintains a conversational, spirited, unapologetically conservative tone—with significant emphasis on faith, American values, and skepticism toward mainstream and progressive narratives. The hosts blend news, opinion, humor, and cultural recommendations, frequently referencing MAGA-aligned viewpoints and fostering a sense of urgency around accountability and civic vigilance.

Conclusion

For listeners who missed the episode:
This edition of American Sunrise Early Edition offered an unvarnished, right-leaning appraisal of current events—spotlighting President Trump’s international stature, conservative talking points on policy and crime, criticism of media misrepresentation, and steadfast calls for election accountability. Cultural and legislative developments, plus grassroots activism (like the March for Life and chart-pushing music), round out a program meant to inform and rally the core Real America’s Voice audience.

Next steps: Tune in tomorrow for a promised deep dive on Congressional earmarks and continuing updates on the show’s key issues.