American Sunrise Early Edition - November 12, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice (iHeartPodcasts)
Host: Jake Novak
Guests/Contributors: Jennifer Kelly (nationally syndicated radio host), David Brody (political commentator), Erie Trout (former Trump 47 Women’s Coalition chair)
Air Date: November 12, 2025

Episode Overview

This edition of American Sunrise Early Edition is packed with pointed analysis and unfiltered commentary on current political events and cultural matters. Jake Novak, joined by guests Jennifer Kelly, David Brody, and Erie Trout, runs through breaking news on the government shutdown, corporate and government hypocrisy, the state of the American economy, threats of rising antisemitism in New York, and the escalation of political violence—always with a sharp, unapologetic tone. The show critiques political leadership, exposes what it sees as media and corporate double standards, and calls out emerging threats to American values and freedoms.

Key Topics & Highlights

1. Government Shutdown – Political Fallout & Messaging

[02:02, 05:14–06:26]

• Shutdown Ends, Democrats Lose Momentum:
  Novak summarizes that the House is set to vote to end the government shutdown—blaming its cause and persistence on Democratic leadership. He criticizes the anticipated drawn-out C-SPAN coverage:
  • “They lost this shutdown thing and lost all their momentum from winning the elections those three elections last week.” (37:05, Jake Novak)
• Trump’s Strategy:
  Both Novak and Kelly commend Trump’s response, pointing to his decision to allocate tariff revenue to social programs as a decisive, positive move.
  • “Look what he did within the first few days of the shutdown. He took the money from the tariffs...and he took that and fed Women, Infants and children with that. As soon as that happened, I thought, this is going to be a different kind of shutdown...Democrats showing up with egg on their face.” (05:21, Jennifer Kelly)
• Impact on Leadership:
  Chuck Schumer’s handling of the situation is sharply criticized, with Novak calling out the effect of long-term political careers on cognitive ability:
  • “I think it melts your brain...He just isn’t smart. I think he was at one time, but he is not smart. And he didn’t handle this properly.” (06:26, Jake Novak)

2. Economic Data – Private Sector Disruption

[07:10–09:33]

• Distrust of Government Statistics:
  Repeated skepticism of official economic reports:
  • “It's no secret...that I loathe, LOATHE government economic reports.” (07:10, Jake Novak)
• Private Sector as Data Alternatives:
  Discussion of DoorDash’s new consumer spending report and suggestion that private companies like ADT should also independently report on crime and other issues, rather than relying on politicized government data.
  • “Doordash says prices are getting under control and that people have more spending money than people think they have. This is very interesting. I would love to see more companies do this.” (07:43, Jake Novak)
  • “If you look at how Joe Biden tinkered with the crime numbers by no longer including violent crime...ADT ought to get into this game, too.” (08:18, Jennifer Kelly)

3. Banking, ‘Debanking,’ and Corporate Dependence on Government

[09:33–12:08]

• Chase Bank & Debanking of Trump:
  Ongoing investigation in Florida into alleged politically motivated ‘debanking’ of Trump’s businesses by major banks; praise for alternatives like Old Glory Bank.
  • “Banks like Old Glory bank are a better alternative than some of these big banks that clearly will march in line with whatever the government tells them, including breaking the law.” (09:33, Jake Novak)
  • “...they tried to de-bank Donald Trump, a guy with, you know, millions and tens of millions of dollars in those bank accounts, and think of what this could do to cripple regular, everyday Americans.” (10:22, Jennifer Kelly)

4. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant & Public Economic Illiteracy

[12:47–15:20]

• Scott Bessant Schooling MSNBC Host:
  Clip played and dissected wherein Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant rebuffs a poorly informed MSNBC interviewer’s questions about a $20 billion “bailout” for Argentina.
  • Bessant on the importance of swap lines and asserting U.S. economic strength:
    • “That is how in most bailouts, you don't make money. The US Government made money. We used our financial balance sheet to stabilize...And I would rather use peace through economic strength than have to be shooting at narco boats coming offshore.” (12:55–13:26, Scott Bessant)
  • Novak on public/media ignorance:
    • “I'd like to report a murder. Scott Bessant destroyed that moron who doesn't know what he was talking about, didn't know what a credit swap was.” (13:30, Jake Novak)
  • Kelly commends Bessant’s humor and laments media incompetence:
    • “These reporters, they have about a fifth grade reading, you know, scholastic ability. And Scott Bessant there...just really called him on the carpet.” (14:04, Jennifer Kelly)

5. Corporate Hypocrisy: Apple and China

[18:33–19:58, 37:05–38:29]

• Apple’s Compliance with China:
  Apple’s quick removal of gay dating apps from its store in China upon government request, contrasting with its public moralizing in the U.S.
  • “...as soon as China tells them to be not inclusive, they're fine with it. But here's another thing, folks. I was reliably informed, weren't you? That it's religion and Christianity and Islam and Judaism that are not fair enough to gay people...China doesn't have any religion.” (18:33, Jake Novak)
  • Calls out “corporate responsibility” as a facade and highlights Chinese government persecution.
• Wider Point:
  “Corporate America” is denounced for dictating ‘morality’ to the public while readily submitting to illiberal foreign governments.

6. Markets & Industry – Boeing, Nvidia, & The Auto Market

[24:57–32:36]

• Stock Market & Economic Indicators:
  Dow hits an all-time high while Nasdaq lags due to an Nvidia sell-off. Novak: Nvidia, not AI as a whole, is driving the market.
• Boeing’s Rebound:
  Boeing sales up after Trump administration lifts restrictions; host blames prior crashes on pilot error in other countries.
• Turning Point in Car Market:
  Surplus in vehicle inventories leads to more consumer bargaining power; pickup trucks highlighted as a lifestyle choice, not necessity.
  • “A new survey by Strategic Vision, this is one of my favorite stories, says that 90% of the folks who buy pickup trucks in America actually never use their pickups for any business or serious hauling jobs...because they're cool.” (32:36, Jake Novak)

7. New York Politics: Election of Zoran Mamdani and Rising Antisemitism

[38:29–48:37]

• Mamdani’s Election & Policy Focus:
  Jake Novak claims Mamdani’s real agenda is antisemitism:
  • "He hates Jews. All he cares about is bashing Israel...he knows it hurts the Jewish population. ...The first thing he's going to do is try to boycott any business that is coming out of Israel. Basically, any Jewish business." (40:53, Jake Novak)
• ADL Critique:
  Blames the Anti-Defamation League, now led by former Obama administration member Jonathan Greenblatt, for politicizing antisemitism issues.
• Guest – Erie Trout’s Response:
  Trout calls for bipartisan support to elect Elise Stefanik as NY Governor to check radical city politics and protect Jewish Americans.
  • "Elise Stefanik is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress. ...She wants to make New York more affordable. She wants to make it safer."(46:01, Erie Trout)

8. Political Violence and Turning Point USA Event

[51:40–53:46]

• Discussion of Turning Point USA/UC Berkeley Attacks:
  Reports that evidence points to coordinated left-wing attacks by “Antifa and other militant leftist groups.”
  • Novak: “We are in a period now of armed civil unrest, civil war in this country. Of course, it's not much of a war because only one side is really doing all the violence.” (51:40)
• Left and “Anarchist Right” Critique:
  David Brody calls out Candace Owens as an “anarchist right” figure, equating some of her rhetoric to that of Antifa, and emphasizes that MAGA should be differentiated from anarchist or extreme elements.
  • “It's people like Candace Owens and...millions of others that are a danger on the anarchist right. Not the far right, not the conservative right, the anarchist right.” (53:46, David Brody)
• Violence as a “Clarion Call”:
  “The assassination of Charlie Kirk...is a clarion call to them. ...They figure, oh, we're killing people now. Where do I sign up?” (53:46, Jake Novak)

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps & Attribution)

• On Government Shutdown Politics:
  • “The Democrats lost this thing, Jennifer.” (05:14, David Brody)
  • “I think this actually could be the end of Chuck Schumer...” (05:21, Jennifer Kelly)
• On Private Economic Reporting:
  • “Doordash says prices are getting under control and that people have more spending money than people think they have.” (07:43, Jake Novak)
• On Media Ignorance:
  • “I'd like to report a murder. Scott Bessant destroyed that moron who doesn't know what he was talking about.” (13:30, Jake Novak)
• Apple & China Hypocrisy:
  • “As soon as China tells them to be not inclusive, they're fine with it...so stop blaming religion for your problems.” (19:58, Jake Novak)
• On Antisemitism in NY Politics:
  • “He hates Jews. All he cares about is bashing Israel.” (40:53, Jake Novak)
  • “Elise Stefanik is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress. ...Her coalition is getting larger. Democrats for Elise...” (46:01, Erie Trout)
• On Political Violence/TPUSA:
  • “We are in a period now of armed civil unrest, civil war in this country… only one side is really doing all the violence.” (51:40, Jake Novak)
  • “It's people like Candace Owens…that are a danger on the anarchist right. ...They are definitely not MAGA, FYI.” (53:46, David Brody)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Government Shutdown, Trump’s Strategy & Dems’ Loss: 02:02–06:26
• Private Companies Reporting Economic Data: 07:10–09:33
• Chase/Trump Debanking Allegations: 09:33–12:08
• Scott Bessant’s MSNBC Exchange: 12:47–15:20
• Corporate Hypocrisy – Apple & China: 18:33–19:58, 37:05–38:29
• Markets Update (Boeing, Nvidia, Autos): 24:57–32:36
• NYC Mayoral Race, Antisemitism, Stefanik Push: 38:29–48:37
• Turning Point USA Event Violence/Political Radicalism: 51:40–53:46

Episode Tone & Takeaways

• Tone: Combative, unapologetically conservative, sarcastic, and conversational.
• Takeaway:
  The hosts and guests present an unwaveringly critical view of Democratic politicians, big tech, and mainstream media, while championing alternative conservative leaders and private sector solutions. The episode repeatedly questions the legitimacy and motivations of establishment actors—across government, banking, technology, and media—while expressing growing alarm about political violence and antisemitism spreading within U.S. cities and institutions.

This summary provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the episode’s content, key arguments, and main voices—valuable for listeners wanting a factual, timestamped overview of Real America’s Voice’s take on the day’s top stories.