Podcast Summary: American Sunrise Early Edition – October 21, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Jake Novak
Episode Date: October 21, 2025

Overview

This episode of American Sunrise Early Edition delivers a fast-paced roundup of national and international headlines, with a focus on American values, government actions, and media criticism. Host Jake Novak is joined by guests including Col. Rob Manes and Ammon Blair for in-depth discussions on domestic law enforcement, global politics, media dishonesty, and cultural trends. The tone remains combative, deeply skeptical of mainstream narratives, and unapologetically pro-Trump.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. National Guard Deployment in Portland, Oregon

Timestamps: [05:17], [41:56]

• Federal Court Ruling:
  A federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump may deploy the National Guard to address disorder in Portland, Oregon, pending additional appeals by the state government.
• Constitutional Power:
  Col. Rob Manes emphasizes presidential authority to act in such situations, regardless of judicial resistance:

"The commander in chief has this executive power and the judiciary does not have the power to stop him if the conditions are met." – Col. Rob Manes [05:17]

• Local Politics Critiqued:
  Jake Novak criticizes Oregon officials for using taxpayer funds to challenge federal intervention intended to protect citizens:

"They're making you pay for your own destruction. That's worse than taxation with no representation. That's taxation for your own destruction." – Jake Novak [06:24]

• Historical Parallels:
  Both Ammon Blair and Novak draw parallels to the Reconstruction era and President Grant’s crackdown on KKK violence:

"Everyone should read the book about Ulysses Grant by Ron Chernow. He goes into the details of how President, then President Grant sent in the army to get rid of the kkk." – Jake Novak [45:31]

2. International Affairs

Timestamps: [07:42], [09:26], [12:07]

A. U.S.-Colombia Relations & Drug Policy

• Trump’s Strong Rhetoric:
  Trump’s accusation that Colombia’s President Petro is involved in drug dealing caused a diplomatic spat, with Colombia recalling its ambassador.
• Hardline Approach:
  Col. Rob Manes supports Trump’s public criticism and shame tactics, hoping it prompts real change:

"We lose nearly 100,000 Americans a year just to fentanyl. That is more than we've lost in any of our wars. This is a direct attack on the American people." – Col. Rob Manes [07:42]

B. Israel, Hamas, and Middle East Diplomacy

• No U.S. Boots on the Ground:
  President Trump rules out sending U.S. troops to eradicate Hamas, instead noting international Muslim countries’ willingness to intervene:

"No, it won’t be on the ground at all... We have many countries… 59 countries and unanimous." – President Trump [09:28] (as recounted on the program)

• Regional Involvement Cited as Key:
  Col. Rob Manes praises coordination among Arab and Muslim nations, especially the possibility of Indonesia’s involvement:

"Would love to see them come in and take Hamas out completely. So Israel and the United States aren't forced to do that. And I think that's what's going to make this ultimately successful." – Col. Rob Manes [10:37]

C. Russia-Ukraine Settlement

• Trump’s Position:
  According to reports discussed by Novak, Trump urges Zelensky to accept existing Russian territorial gains and settle.
• Realpolitik:
  Col. Rob Manes views this as a realistic, long-predicted outcome:

"Getting them both to get their ink on the document and stop shooting at each other and stabilize their forces positions is another." – Col. Rob Manes [12:53]

3. Media Bias and Misinformation

Timestamps: [14:04], [14:44]

• Alleged LA Times Reporting Failure:
  Jake Novak highlights an incident in which the LA Times allegedly prepared a false story about a military mishap before it unfolded, suggesting mainstream media’s disregard for truth:

"This is just incredible. There is absolutely no dedication or interest in the truth in the mainstream media anymore." – Jake Novak [14:04]
Col. Rob Manes adds:
"This piece of metal that hit a police officer's car... needs to be investigated... But all of this 'an artillery shell exploded above the Interstate 5' story is completely a hoax." – Col. Rob Manes [14:44]

4. Cultural Wars: Comedy, Streaming, and Political Discourse

Timestamps: [18:54], [20:37]

• Jimmy Kimmel Controversy:
  Kimmel’s ratings and the broader streaming platforms (Disney+, Hulu) take a hit following inflammatory comments against Charlie Kirk’s supporters.
• Advice to Comedians:
  Novak and guest Emily Finn urge comedians to stick to light satire, not policy attacks:

"The way that you do that is you make fun of their idiosyncrasies... They didn't try to make policy comments and they certainly didn't try to attack the voters for those people." – Jake Novak [21:25]
"Comedians need to understand that they are comedians. They're not politicians. They're not here to sway anyone's way of thinking. They're here to make us laugh." – Emily Finn [22:24]

5. Tech & Business News

Timestamps: [15:46], [28:05]

A. Amazon Web Services Outage

• Blamed on a “brain drain” at Amazon after RTO (return-to-office) mandates caused key employees to leave. Novak connects this to broader debates about remote work in the tech sector.
• Suggestion that Amazon may have to reverse course and offer more remote flexibility to retain talent.

B. Auto Industry & Tariffs

• Cleveland Cliffs’ Success:
  Trump’s steel tariffs credited with boosting U.S. steelmaker Cleveland Cliffs, whose share price soared after strong earnings and rare earths expansion.
• EV Marketing Failures:
  The affordability of Jeff Bezos’ Slate EV pickup is questioned after the loss of tax credits, making traditional gas-powered competitors more attractive.

C. Dealership & Economy Insights

• Former coach Nick Saban expands investments into Alabama car dealerships.
• Auto dealers report surprising confidence heading into year-end sales despite warning of a post-tax-credit slump.

6. Law & Order, Surveillance, and Regulation

Timestamps: [34:06]

• Indiana Speed Camera Controversy:
  A new enforcement system has resulted in over $600,000 in fines for minor work zone speed violations, sparking public pushback.
• Debate about the overreach of automated enforcement and its fairness, especially during inactive work periods.

7. Protests, Violence, and Political Rhetoric

Timestamps: [44:41], [46:50]

• No Kings Rallies:
  Large anti-Trump rallies over the weekend are discussed, with video of children attacking Trump effigies and participant violence drawing condemnation.

"This wasn’t just a bunch of old crazy people... There was clearly an element of violence, or at least the encouragement of violence." – Jake Novak [45:31]

• Violence Rhetoric from Media Figures:
  Don Lemon criticized for suggesting Americans arm themselves against ICE agents.

"He's actually openly saying, talk about cultivating violence. He's saying that Americans should arm up... so they can threaten and maybe even kill ICE agents." – Jake Novak [47:55]

• Echoes of Political Indoctrination:
  Ammon Blair equates the tactics of protest organizers and indoctrinators to those used by historical totalitarian and extremist movements:

"It's all through the same thing, whether that's through training or whether that's through the dehumanization of what people is known as the others." – Ammon Blair [46:50]

8. Government Shutdown & Political Strategy

Timestamps: [51:59]

• Impact of Protests:
  According to the show, high turnout at the no Kings rallies is cited as influencing Sen. Chuck Schumer’s stance on the 21-day government shutdown—possibly prolonging it due to perceived public support.
• Color Revolution Allegations:
  Blair claims that current protest activity and subsequent political responses are part of a larger, international-style color revolution strategy intended to discredit Trump as a fascist.

9. Cultural, Religious, and Social Trends

Timestamps: [57:59]

• Surge in Bible Sales:
  The Wall Street Journal reports record-setting Bible sales in September, attributed to the Charlie Kirk assassination and a spiritual revival among Gen Z.

"The fact that there are actual Bibles that have increased, or the Bible increase, if you will, is good...there's something going on with this generation." – David Brody [59:38]

• Broader Take:
  Both Novak and Brody frame this as indicative of a search for meaning and moral grounding in troubled times.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On National Guard Use:

  "It's only the dumb Democrat politicians that are in office that want to continue to make their millions and millions of dollars... that want it to continue going, so good on President Trump for continuing."
  – Col. Rob Manes [05:17]

• On Political Comedy:

  "Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, even Greg Gutfeld... they are not great political geniuses by far... Stick to that kind of [humor]."
  – Jake Novak [21:25]

• On Mainstream Media:

  "There is absolutely no dedication or interest in the truth in the mainstream media anymore."
  – Jake Novak [14:04]

• On Cultural Indoctrination:

  "It's the same indoctrination that the communists are using on our children that you saw in those videos. The same thing that ISIS does to their children... to indoctrinate them to become sicarios or hitmen for them."
  – Ammon Blair [46:50]

• On Color Revolution:

  "Really what's happening is a color revolution... a whole society approach to eradicate our constitutional republic."
  – Ammon Blair [51:59]

• On Religious Revival:

  "We are seeing what we're calling now... the revival generation. And I think there is some truth to that."
  – David Brody [59:38]

Segment Timestamps Guide

• Opening & Headlines: [02:38]
• Portland & National Guard Discussion: [05:17], [41:56]
• Intl. Affairs: Colombia, Middle East, Ukraine: [07:42], [09:26], [12:07]
• Media Critique: [14:04]
• Business, Tech & Auto Industry: [15:46], [28:05]
• Protests/Violence Rhetoric: [44:41], [46:50]
• Government Shutdown: [51:59]
• Bible Sales/Gen Z Revival Discussion: [57:59]

Conclusion

This episode of American Sunrise Early Edition offers a combative, conservative analysis of U.S. politics, foreign affairs, cultural issues, and media credibility, with an intense focus on anti-establishment perspectives and Trump administration advocacy. From the heavy use of National Guard law enforcement, critiques of liberal-led cities and media, to claims of a brewing “color revolution,” the show provides listeners with pointed commentary, counter-narrative news, and sharp attacks on political opponents.