Podcast Summary: Real America's Voice – American Sunrise Early Edition

Episode: January 30th, 2026
Host: Brian Glenn (with T. Bates, David Brody & guests)
Duration: Approx. 47 min

Overview

This early edition of American Sunrise on Real America’s Voice dives into breaking national and regional headlines at the intersection of faith, freedom, and traditional American values. The hosts focus on ongoing immigration enforcement operations, election investigations (particularly in Georgia), a corruption scandal in Minnesota politics, and a range of social and cultural issues—including the Grammy festivities, weather emergencies, and the ongoing drama around Hall of Fame sports selections.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. Grammy Awards & LA Politics

• [00:50] Host Brian Glenn reports live from LA during Grammy Awards festivities, noting parade of events and the recent mayorship race.
• Commentary on local issues: Fires, mayoral contenders (Spencer Pratt vs. Karen Bass), and investigative reports into suspicious hospice operations.
• [01:40] Dr. Mehmet Oz highlighted for "investigative journalism" into hospice business fraud in LA, allegedly paralleling the Somali community fraud scandal in Minneapolis.

2. National Weather: "Bomb Cyclone"

• [03:43] Meteorologist Tracy Anthony details a "bomb cyclone" developing off the Atlantic coast.

  • Major impacts expected in the Mid-Atlantic; significant snow (5–8 inches) targeting the Raleigh to Columbia corridor; winter storm watches into New England coastal areas.
  • Quote:

    “This could be a bomb cyclone or a cyclone that rapidly intensifies over 24 hours...this could cause slick travel...very impressive snowfall rates.”
    — Tracy Anthony, [04:06]

• [05:40] Glenn links harsh weather to remote work for Capitol Hill staffers, contrasting with the mild LA climate.

3. Bible Verse of the Day

• [06:10] 1 Corinthians 16:13. Glenn reflects:

  “We definitely need strong men and strong women in our society.”
  — Brian Glenn

4. Melania Trump Documentary Premiere

• [07:03] President Trump and First Lady Melania attend "Melania Now" premiere at the Trump Kennedy Center.
• Host lauds Melania’s advocacy for child internet safety and school nutrition.
• Anecdote on President Trump calling the Kennedy Center a facility with "good bones."

5. Georgia Election Investigation (Fulton County)

• [09:50] FBI executes search warrants, seizing 2020 election ballots and records in Fulton County.
• Host recounts post-2020 election investigation atmosphere, echoing claims of irregularities and logistical chaos (e.g., water main breaks).
• Anticipates further expert commentary.

Interview: Dr. Janice Joston, Georgia State Election Board

• [16:04] Dr. Joston describes being barred from witnessing FBI’s removal of documents:
  • Three trucks of election materials sent to Virginia for federal review.
  • Quote:

    “We had subpoenaed the election documents...as the FBI teams went into the warehouse...they loaded three trucks of documents and headed off, as I understand, to Virginia.”
    — Dr. Janice Joston, [17:25]

• [18:40] Investigation focuses on long-standing legal complaints, delayed document requests, and allegations raised by citizen investigators.
  • Quote:

    "...the quest to complete the investigation...was blocked every step of the way by Fulton County...To this date, the state election board has not received a single document that was requested of Fulton County.”
    — Dr. Janice Joston, [19:25]

6. Government Shutdown & DHS/ICE Funding

• [13:21 | 20:34] Ongoing budget wrangling in Congress—possible (but expectedly brief) government shutdown over DHS/ICE funding.
  • Glenn forecasts a short-term continuing resolution.

7. Alberta Independence Movement

• [14:23] Canadian province Alberta’s representatives meeting with the White House about energy, trade, and potential separation from Ottawa policies.
• Alberta likened to “the Texas of Canada” for its energy reserves.

8. Bill Belichick & Sports Politics

Interview: George Reister, former NFL player

• [24:06] Discussion on coach Bill Belichick being left out of the Hall of Fame (first ballot).

• Reister connects this to patterns with unpopular or controversial figures in sports (e.g., Terrell Owens, Barry Bonds).

  • Quote:

    "Bill Belichick will eventually get in...but it's like, cry me a river, when there have been scandals..."
    — George Reister, [24:21]

  • Critiques Belichick’s coaching tree and lack of grooming top-tier coaches.

• [28:23] Picks Seahawks over Patriots for the upcoming game.

• [29:16] Reister credits Glenn for a political/sports analogy:

  “College football coaches get fired for losing two games, politicians stay for 30 years doing nothing.”
  — George Reister, [29:16]

9. DHS/ICE Crackdown in Minnesota & Immigration Enforcement

• [31:07] T. Bates reports on ICE operations ramping up, focusing on violent criminal offenders in Minneapolis (including sex offenders, pedophiles).

  • AG Pam Bondi credits DOJ determination to continue law enforcement despite DC gridlock.

• [33:19] Glenn emphasizes messaging:

  "They're going after pedophiles, sex offenders, criminals, murderers...If you've broken no laws...they're not coming to get you."
  — Brian Glenn, [33:19]

• Discussion of Alex Preddy video—physical confrontation with ICE vehicle.

• Glenn: “If you run up and kick your neighbor’s car, there are consequences.”

10. Threats Against Lawmakers & Law Enforcement Response

• [35:30] Bates pivots to a story about a transgender individual—alias “Rim Heathen”—charged with attempted murder after earlier warning by Rep. Nancy Mace was ignored.

  • Mace had previously flagged threats but received no prosecutorial action; the eventual attack left one victim hospitalized.

• [38:28] Glenn:

  "People need to know that if you make death threats towards anyone...it cannot be tolerated. And I'm glad our justice system is looking into this."
  — Brian Glenn, [38:28]

• Anecdotal references to social media threats, specifically the "87 shells" and normalization of signaling online violence.

  • Host and Bates denounce making threats, regardless of political persuasion.

11. Ongoing Music & Culture Coverage

• [42:43] Launch of Natasha Owens' satirical single "Somali Waltz" lampooning Minnesota fraud scandals (timed to Grammy weekend).

12. Wrap-up & Final Banter

• [44:02] Glenn and co-host David Brody discuss LA's political landscape, referencing Pacific Palisades fire aftermath and mayoral contests relating to ongoing city challenges.
• [46:43] Anticipation of Kevin Warsh as new Federal Reserve Chair appointee (linked to Estee Lauder family).
• [47:04] Show closes with light banter, reminders to listeners, and references back to earlier topics.

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps & Speaker)

• On Georgia election probe:

  "The quest to complete the investigation...was blocked every step of the way by Fulton County...To this date, the state election board has not received a single document that was requested..."
  — Dr. Janice Joston, [19:25]

• On immigration enforcement:

  "They're going after pedophiles, sex offenders, criminals, murderers...If you've broken no laws...they're not coming to get you."
  — Brian Glenn, [33:19]

• About Belichick & the Hall of Fame:

  "[Belichick] will get in. But...it's like cry me a river when there have been scandals surrounding him and the Patriots."
  — George Reister, [24:21]

• On sports/political analogy:

  "Coach loses two games, they run him out of town. But a guy can stay in office for 40 years and not do anything, and they keep voting him back. That's good stuff."
  — Brian Glenn, [29:52]

• On threats against lawmakers:

  "People need to know that if you make death threats towards anyone...it cannot be tolerated."
  — Brian Glenn, [38:28]

Key Timestamps by Segment

• [00:00] LA Grammys, politics, and local scandals
• [03:43] Weather/“bomb cyclone” report
• [07:03] Trump documentary, Kennedy Center
• [09:50] FBI seizes Fulton County election records
• [16:04] Dr. Janice Joston interview—Georgia election investigation
• [20:34] Government shutdown/DHS funding update
• [24:06] George Reister on Belichick and sports loyalty
• [31:07] ICE operations in Minneapolis
• [35:30] Threats against lawmakers, Nancy Mace story
• [42:43] “Somali Waltz” satirical single launch
• [44:02] LA wrap-up with David Brody
• [46:43] Possible new Fed Chair—Kevin Warsh

Tone & Style

• Conversational, urgent, sometimes satirical or wry.
• Heavy emphasis on "real America" concerns; hosts routinely highlight law enforcement, traditional values, and skepticism of mainstream narratives.
• Frequent blending of news highlights, personal anecdotes, and cultural commentary.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode...

This broadcast delivers a rapid-fire account of the latest in electoral drama, immigration policy enforcement, political scandal, weather emergencies, sports controversy, and culture war flashpoints. Key stories include the unfolding Georgia ballot investigation (with guest expert testimony), rising ICE operations targeting violent offenders, and a candid sports segment critiquing the NFL’s Hall of Fame politics. Throughout, the hosts emphasize accountability, transparency, law and order, and a populist perspective on both domestic and national issues impacting "real" Americans.