Real America’s Voice: American Sunrise Early Edition

Episode Date: October 7, 2025
Host: Jake Novak
Featured Guests: Walter Kurt (WC Dispatch), Corey DeAngelis (American Culture Project), David Brody

Episode Overview

This episode of American Sunrise Early Edition zeroes in on deepening national divisions and political crises across the U.S.: unrest and federally blocked law enforcement measures in Portland and Chicago, escalating radicalism in Virginia’s AG race, controversy over federal investigations, teachers union scandals, and the persistent ramifications of the 2023 Hamas terror attack. Host Jake Novak is joined by independent journalists and policy analysts for pointed commentary, with an emphasis on what is described as an “intellectual” and increasingly “armed” civil conflict in America, alongside economic and media news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Rising Civil Conflict: Portland & the Insurrection Act

[02:31–05:02]

• Topic: Whether President Trump should invoke the Insurrection Act in Portland following Judge Immergut’s ruling preventing federal intervention against Antifa-related unrest.
• Walter Kurt: Argues law and order must be restored; federal judges are obstructing action despite precedent in Los Angeles.
  • “At some point you have to maintain law and order in the cities... You have to restore law and order.” ([03:59])
• Jake Novak: Critiques lower courts ignoring Supreme Court precedents; stresses the need for stronger action from Chief Justice Roberts.

2. Virginia AG Scandal & the New Political Norms

[05:02–09:18, 35:03–47:41]

• Topic: Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones’s violent rhetoric—texts fantasizing about killing Republican leaders.
• Jake Novak: Describes this as a sign of the “civil war” mindset: supporting violence against political opponents is no longer disqualifying.
• Walter Kurt: Decries lack of condemnation from party leaders; calls Jones “the most radical ticket in Virginia's history.”
  • “Not a single person has denounced J. Jones...The fact that this guy's still in the race, that's what should shock everybody.” ([07:42])
• Education Angle (with Corey DeAngelis): The teachers union (VEA) refuses to rescind its endorsement of Jones; teachers encouraged to leave unions post-Janus decision.
  • “I've told them that you need to pull your funding from that union, stop giving your hard earned paychecks to Democrat campaign coffers and to crazy people like Jay Jones who wish death upon children over political disagreements.” – Corey DeAngelis ([37:32])
  • Broader Critique: Teachers unions as political arms of the Democratic Party, using controversial issues like trans rights to “bludgeon” parents; similar abuses in New Jersey and Chicago.

3. Chicago Secessionism & Federal Authority

[09:18–13:21]

• Topic: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s announcement that Chicago city property is “immune” from federal law enforcement (ICE); implications for crime and federalism.
• Jake Novak: Warns this fosters lawlessness and predicts a cutoff of federal funding, court battles, and increased bloodshed.
  • “If you're, a resident of Chicago and your mayor is telling the federal government you can't enforce a law, any law in your city, you better get the heck out of there or learn how to protect yourself.” ([11:04])
• Walter Kurt: Condemns Johnson, calls maneuver unconstitutional under the “supremacy clause.”
  • “Brandon Johnson has proven time and time again that he is a clown, that he doesn't understand how laws work.” ([12:37])

4. Jack Smith’s DOJ Scandal

[09:18–11:04]

• Topic: Allegations that Special Prosecutor Jack Smith illegally tapped phones of eight Republican senators over January 6th links.
• Jake Novak and Walter Kurt: Demand prosecution, noting Smith’s previous loss at SCOTUS in the McDonnell case, painting him as “stained” and “sneaky.”

5. Shutdown Politics: Hakeem Jeffries vs. Republicans

[17:03–19:35]

• Topic: The ongoing government shutdown, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries challenging Speaker Mike Johnson to a debate.
• Mike Johnson Responds: Dismisses challenge as “desperate pleas for attention,” credits Republicans with responsible governance.
  • “When the poll says that, that about 13% of the people approve of your messaging, then you make desperate pleas for attention. And that's what Hakeem Jeffries has done.” – Mike Johnson ([18:39])
• Jake Novak: Lays blame entirely on Democrats, accuses Jeffries of being Schumer’s “fall guy”; spotlights alleged hypocrisy over property taxes.

6. Media Moves: Bari Weiss & the Free Press at CBS

[24:01–approx. 30:00]

• Topic: Paramount/Skydance purchase of Bari Weiss’s Free Press and her new role as CBS News editorial director.
• Jake Novak: Skeptical this portends meaningful reform; says cultural change won’t happen without firing entrenched showrunners and producers at legacy CBS news programs.

7. Teachers Union Corruption: National Perspective

[44:26–47:41]

• New Jersey Angle: Teachers suing union over $40M spent on failed gubernatorial run; more evidence of financial improprieties and political laundering.
• Chicago Angle: Mayor Brandon Johnson as product of union money, with disastrous results for city governance and school system.
• Corey DeAngelis: Suggests teachers’ unions are “money laundering operations for the Democrat Party.”
  • “They need to get away from the kids out of the classroom.” ([47:11])

8. Reflections on October 7, 2023 Hamas Attacks

[49:16–52:26]

• Topic: Second anniversary of deadly Hamas attack; impact on Israel and global antisemitism.
• Jake Novak: Emphasizes how antisemitic incidents “embolden” rather than shame fellow antisemites.
  • “There is no FOMO like antisemitic FOMO...It lights a fire in their belly.” ([49:16])
• David Brody: Notes anti-Semitism now runs across “anarchist right” as well as left; specifically condemns Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson.
  • “Candace Owens is literally becoming the human version of chalk on a blackboard...Sorry, Candace, that’s not how it works. Shut up. Absolutely shut up.” ([51:25])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Walter Kurt on Jay Jones:
  “Not a single person has denounced J. Jones... The fact that this guy’s still in the race, that’s what should shock everybody.” ([07:42])
• Jake Novak on the Virginia AG race:
  “This is because we’re in civil war. And in a civil war, you stop being ashamed of wanting to kill the other side. It’s as simple as that.” ([09:18])
• Mike Johnson on Hakeem Jeffries:
  “When the poll says that, that about 13% of the people approve of your messaging, then you make desperate pleas for attention.” ([18:39])
• Corey DeAngelis on teachers unions:
  “The teachers union is basically a money laundering operation for the Democrat Party.” ([40:07])
• Jake Novak on federal-local conflict in Chicago:
  “If you’re, a resident of Chicago and your mayor is telling the federal government you can’t enforce a law, any law in your city, you better get the heck out of there or learn how to protect yourself.” ([11:04])
• David Brody on Candace Owens:
  “At this point, Candace Owens is literally becoming the human version of chalk on a blackboard... Sorry, Candace, that’s not how it works. Shut up.” ([51:25])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Intro & episode overview: [02:31]
• Portland/Insurrection Act discussion: [02:31–05:02]
• Virginia AG/Jay Jones scandal: [05:02–09:18], revisit [35:03–47:41]
• Chicago federal jurisdiction/Brandon Johnson: [09:18–13:21]
• Jack Smith phone tapping allegation: [09:18–11:04]
• Shutdown politics, Jeffries vs. Johnson: [17:03–19:35]
• Media news – Bari Weiss/CBS: [24:01–approx. 30:00]
• Teachers union corruption, union dues, and education policy: [37:32–47:41]
• Reflections on Hamas attack and antisemitism: [49:16–52:26]

Overall Tone & Takeaway

The show is intense, combative, and unapologetically critical of Democratic politicians, institutions, and affiliated organizations, emphasizing a theme of a rising, now partially “armed” civil conflict in America. The discussions feature frequent calls for accountability, restoration of law and order, and institutional reform—particularly in federal courts, education, and media. There is a somber section reflecting on global crises, specifically antisemitism. Throughout, the language is pointed, alarmist, and deeply distrustful of establishment actors, with repeated calls to action for like-minded listeners.

For listeners seeking a viewpoint sharply at odds with the establishment narrative—especially on law enforcement, education, and political values—this episode delivers in-depth perspective, insider commentary, and recurring reminders of the stakes as seen from the “Real America’s Voice” vantage.