American Sunrise Early Edition – October 9, 2025

Overview

This episode of American Sunrise Early Edition, hosted by Jake Novak with guest commentator Veronica Kemeny, delivers Real America’s Voice’s signature blend of unfiltered news, current events, and deeply opinionated commentary focused on American values. The main theme centers on President Trump brokering a ceasefire and hostage return deal between Israel and Hamas, and threads this headline through a series of rapid-fire discussions on major domestic news—ranging from rampant crime and government accountability to media bias, civil unrest, and economic analysis. Jake Novak maintains an energetic, distinctly conservative tone, critiquing political adversaries, mainstream media, and "woke" culture throughout the program.

Key Topics & Insights

1. Trump-Brokered Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

• [00:00; 02:16, 03:05, 15:59, 31:55]
• Top Story: President Trump claims credit for a ceasefire and hostage return agreement between Israel and Hamas; hostages are expected to return Monday.
• Jake Novak positions this as a “huge victory” for Trump and “America,” arguing critics' reflexive hatred eclipses pragmatic assessment.
• Quote [03:09]: Jake Novak:
  “This is a huge victory for President Trump. I know that's a tough pill to swallow… But I would hope they would make an exception here.”
• Guest Veronica Kemeny repeatedly calls Trump “our peace president,” expressing nervous optimism about whether hostages will indeed return as promised.
• Jake speculates the deal may quell (at least temporarily) anti-Israel and anti-Semitic protests on campuses and in U.S. streets.
• Quote [03:34]: Veronica Kemeny:
  “I’m so proud of President Trump… He is the peace president, no doubt.”

2. Domestic Crime and Government Response

• Palisades Fire Suspect Arrest - LA: [04:18-06:40]

  • A 29-year-old Uber driver and Biden-Harris donor arrested for allegedly starting a wildfire with $150B in damages.
  • Jake insists this is not a climate story, but a criminal and mental health issue, criticizing politicians who “blame climate change” for disasters caused by malcontents.
  • Quote [06:40]: Jake Novak:
    “Stop blaming climate change and those other nonsense. It's crazies like this.”
  • Kemeny emphasizes the human toll: “12 people died… 8,000 homes and structures were ruined.”

• Chicago Lawlessness - Mayor Johnson and Gov. Pritzker: [06:40-09:11, 32:36]

  • Trump claims Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker “should be in jail” for blocking National Guard deployment and enabling crime.
  • Kemeny: “Let’s arrest this mayor and the governor because they’re part of the problem.”
  • Criticisms include city inaction, crime rates, and purported preference for shielding violent criminals and illegal immigrants over protecting residents and federal agents.

• James Comey Arraignment: [09:11-10:46]

  • Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty to lying to Congress.
  • Novak points out "double standards," alleging Comey avoided the "perp walk" treatment given to Trump associates.
  • Kemeny: “Where’s his mugshot? When you see what went down with Trump and his family, this man’s getting a pass… He lied to the American people.”

3. Government Shutdown and Partisan Disputes

• [10:46-13:45]
  • Ongoing government shutdown framed as Democratic obstruction—“Republicans want to vote to keep the government open… Democrats keep voting for a shutdown.”
  • Praise for CNN’s Dana Bash for questioning Pelosi on the shutdown narrative; skepticism towards most media outlets.
  • Kemeny highlights the effects on military and government workers.
  • Quote [13:30]: Jake Novak:
    “It’s the Democrats who keep voting for a shutdown. This news media, and it’s really not a news media, it’s on them.”

4. Hollywood’s ‘Woke’ Struggle & Corporate News

• Paramount/SkyDance Internal Dissent: [15:59; 21:32]
  • Reporting on alleged “woke rebellion” at Paramount and CBS, with staff pressuring new boss David Ellison to “go woke” and to be more “anti-Israel.”
  • Jake Novak’s advice to Ellison: “Do not give in to them… If you do, it’s going to be a disaster.”
  • Quote [21:54]: Jake Novak:
    “They don’t care about Israel. They’re specifically upset about Paramount’s October 7th documentary… The only way to balance it would be to do something untrue, and you shouldn’t do that.”

5. Economic Update & Market Commentary

• [18:54-21:14]
  • Recap of a flat market day: S&P 500 and NASDAQ highs, gold staying strong, crude oil steady; Bitcoin near all-time highs.
  • Discourse on the Fed chair’s (Jerome Powell) unclear signals and playful speculation on new Trump nicknames: “Muddy Powell.”
  • EV market analysis: GM’s withdrawal of an incentive plan is attributed to low demand, not Trump policy changes.
  • Ford faces $1B loss from a supply chain fire; Tesla’s cheapest new models lack traditional radios, serving as a springboard for critiques of product value.
  • Amazon is highlighted as an “obvious monopoly” for its move to prescription drug vending machines.

6. Positive Consumer Story

• [28:21-29:28]
  • JP Knudsen, a car dealer, receives praise for stellar customer service—replacing a car motor for free months after sale—as an antidote to negative consumer stories.

7. Guest Interview: Adam Smith, NC Congressional Candidate

• [31:55-40:49]
  • Adam Smith, a former Green Beret, describes his journey to candidacy, sparked by apparent government neglect after North Carolina floods.
  • Jake presses Smith on the idea of a “new civil war,” which Smith cautiously counters, defining the current state as an “ideological battle for the soul of our country.”
  • Quote [37:54]: Adam Smith:
    “We are in a true and legitimate ideological battle… These are ideologically opposed in such a way that it’s very hard to coexist in the same geographic footprint.”
  • Critiques of NC Governor Josh Stein for allegedly slow action on crime bills bolster the theme of law and order versus anarchy.

8. Media Bias and Underreported Scandals

• [43:21-46:51]
  • Jake Novak lambasts “mainstream media” for downplaying scandals involving Democratic candidates—specifically Jay Jones, who reportedly threatened violence against a political rival.
  • Joined by David Brody, they decry media bias in story selection and scope, not just slant:
    • David Brody [45:31]:
      “The problem with the J. Jones story for liberals… it doesn’t fit their narrative. If it doesn’t fit their narrative, they’ll literally ignore the story or it’ll be below the fold…”

9. Upcoming Events (Content, not Ads)

• Salute to U.S. Marines: [14:18-15:17]
  • America’s Marine 250 Uncommon Valor special program announced for Saturday.
• AMAC Boot Camp for Patriots: [41:58-43:21]
  • Upcoming event on grassroots engagement and conservative activism previewed.

Noteworthy Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [03:34] Veronica Kemeny:
  “I’m so proud of President Trump… He is the peace president, no doubt.”

• [06:40] Jake Novak:
  “Stop blaming climate change and those other nonsense. It's crazies like this.”

• [09:11] Jake Novak:
  “James Comey should be thankful he didn’t get his house raided at 4am… I hope people notice that.”

• [13:30] Jake Novak:
  “It’s the Democrats who keep voting for a shutdown.”

• [21:54] Jake Novak:
  “They don’t care about Israel. The only way to balance [the documentary] would be to do something untrue, and you shouldn’t do that.”

• [37:54] Adam Smith:
  “We are in a true and legitimate ideological battle for the soul of our country.”

• [45:31] David Brody:
  “If it doesn’t fit their narrative, they're going to… literally ignore the story or it'll be below the fold.”

Timestamps – Key Segments

• [00:00] - Headlines and show open
• [02:16] - Jake and Veronica discuss the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
• [03:29] - Veronica on Trump as “the peace president”
• [04:18] - Palisades fire suspect discussion
• [06:40] - Crime in Chicago and government inaction
• [09:11] - James Comey arraignment
• [10:46] - Government shutdown debate and media bias
• [15:17] - Special Marine tribute preview
• [18:54] - Economic/movement market update
• [21:32] - Paramount “woke” rebellion commentary
• [28:21] - Positive consumer story: Car dealer praised
• [32:05] - Interview with Adam Smith (NC candidate)
• [37:54] - Smith on ideological divide (“battle for the soul”)
• [43:21] - Media bias: Jay Jones scandal, Brody joins
• [46:51] - Wrap-up, upcoming topics teased

Tone & Language

• The discussion remains unapologetically conservative, at times sarcastic, and often combative towards Democrats, liberal media, and “woke” culture.
• Jake Novak is consistent in combining news and commentary, keeping the discourse brisk and pointed.
• Veronica Kemeny and Adam Smith echo Novak’s assessments, emphasizing patriotism, skepticism toward establishment narratives, and urgency for political change.

For Listeners

This episode provides a rapid rundown of national headlines from a right-leaning perspective, interwoven with spirited analysis and audience engagement. The show balances major political stories (Middle East truce, government shutdown) with domestic crime, economic updates, and critiques of media coverage, capped by an interview with a veteran-turned-candidate embodying the grassroots conservative movement. If you want unfiltered opinions and a condensation of the week’s conservative talking points, this episode delivers.