Real America’s Voice – American Sunrise Early Edition
Episode Date: September 24, 2025
Host: Jake Novak (with contributors and guests)
Podcast: Real America’s Voice, iHeartPodcasts
Overview
This episode of American Sunrise Early Edition dives into a wide range of political and cultural topics with a distinctly conservative, “unfiltered news” angle. Host Jake Novak is joined by guests—including investigative journalists, political strategists, and contributors—to analyze breaking news stories, critique media coverage, assess current political battles, and spotlight grassroots activism. Key themes center on government shutdown negotiations, President Trump’s actions and remarks at the UN, media controversies, education politics, the Virginia governor’s race, student free speech, and high-profile book releases.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Looming Government Shutdown and Partisan Budget Battles
[10:00–19:00]
- President Trump cancels budget talks with Democrat leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, claiming their spending demands are “outrageous” (includes calls for free healthcare for illegal immigrants).
- Jake Novak and guest Walter Kurt (“independent investigative journalist, WC Dispatch”) stress that government shutdowns are overhyped by the media:
“I could do a whole show... about how government shutdowns are no big deal, and people should stop thinking it's the horrible thing that it is.” – Jake Novak [11:20]
- Kurt argues the American public is numb to shutdowns after COVID-era closures:
“During COVID the government was shut down anyway... nothing burned to the ground. The world didn’t end.” – Walter Kurt [13:10]
- Economic context: Record market highs are giving Trump leverage and lessening political fallout from the shutdown standoff.
2. President Trump’s UN Speech & Security Incident
[19:00–27:00]
- Trump’s address at the UN sharply criticizes Europe, China, and India for funding Russia’s war effort via energy purchases.
“They’re funding the war against themselves. Who the hell ever heard of that one?” – Donald Trump (speech clip) [21:54]
- Jake Novak describes the UN General Assembly as a “collection of some of the most evil people in the world,” expressing skepticism about the institution’s value.
- Bizarre escalator and teleprompter malfunctions during Trump’s entrance are discussed as possible “petty” sabotage or security breaches.
“Melania looked like she nearly fell over... it’s such petty tyrant behavior.” – Walter Kurt [24:58]
- Calls for the US to defund or repurpose the UN (“turn the UN building into a homeless shelter for veterans”).
3. Virginia Governor’s Race and Mainstream Media Poll Skepticism
[27:00–38:00]
- Focus on Democrat Abigail Spanberger’s candidacy, with guest Kurt criticizing her as far-left and out of touch with Virginia moderates.
- Early voting data is favorable to Republicans, but a recent CNU/Wason poll puts Spanberger ahead by 12 points—a poll Kurt calls “nonsense” and biased against conservatives.
“How is there an 18-point swing between a lieutenant governor and the governor if the governor is popular? That doesn’t make any sense at all.” – Walter Kurt [32:00]
- Clip analyzed: Spanberger “word salading” an answer on trans athletes in schools.
“Do we have white Kamala Harris here? …She couldn’t answer the question at all.” – Walter Kurt [36:12]
4. Media Controversies: Jimmy Kimmel, Corporate Fallout, and Declining Ratings
[45:00–49:30]
- Jimmy Kimmel returns to late night TV, but 60+ ABC local affiliates decline to air him after remarks implicating Charlie Kirk’s supporters in Kirk’s murder.
- Kimmel’s quasi-apology is deemed insufficient:
“He didn’t really apologize... This was meant to be an attack.” – Jake Novak [46:30]
- Emily Finn notes sponsors and stations are distancing themselves; predicts ABC will have to replace Kimmel if affiliate/sponsor backlash continues.
“If getting news coverage in their local community gets better ratings than Jimmy Kimmel... It’s quite embarrassing for him.” – Emily Finn [48:10]
5. H1B Visa Fee Story – Media Hypocrisy
[53:00–57:00]
- Novak covers President Trump’s new $100,000 annual fee for employing H1B visa workers.
- He accuses outlets like CNN and the Wall Street Journal of failing to disclose their own use of H1B workers to undercut American jobs.
“Any news organization... should have that in italics at the bottom or beginning of a story. They won’t do it, so I’ll do it for you.” – Jake Novak [56:45]
6. Auto Industry, Consumer Safety, and Market Updates
[58:00–1:03:40]
- IIHS report: US SUVs fare better than minivans/pickups for rear seat safety.
- Autozone reports rising costs and declining profits despite better sales—flagging inflation signals.
- Noted: Jeep abandoning electrified pickup model, hailed as market pushback against EVs.
- Remembrance: Tom Matano, “father of the Mazda Miata,” passes away—celebrated for engagement with car enthusiast community.
7. Student Free Speech & Turning Point USA Fights Discrimination in Texas
[1:04:15–1:15:48]
- Spring Branch ISD (Houston) blocks conservative students’ attempt to form a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter—even in Republican-leaning district.
- Guest Tom Slocum:
“We thought we would get pushback in other parts of the county, but not in Republican-heavy House District 133... Democrats actually went after these four teachers and these students... it’s absolutely disgusting and despicable.” [1:06:15]
- Attorney General Ken Paxton intervenes, pledges support and launches investigation.
“He is the only statewide elected official in Texas that spoke out immediately and said, ‘Kids, I am here for you.’” – Tom Slocum [1:08:53]
- Critiques of the school board, calls for closing GOP primaries to prevent Democrats from manipulating Republican nominations.
8. Kamala Harris Book Revelations and Democratic Party Critique
[1:18:30–1:23:40]
- Jake Novak and David Brody react to reports from Harris’s new book:
- Harris claims she wanted Pete Buttigieg as her running mate but “couldn’t,” attributing the barrier to his being gay.
- Harris recounts Gavin Newsom ghosting her during the campaign.
“A Republican has put [a gay man] in a very powerful position... whereas the Democrat decided not to hire someone because of their sexual orientation. Am I getting that right?” – Jake Novak [1:21:00] “It just shows you what a hypocrite she is... the whole book just revealed Kamala Harris knows she’s got no chance ever again in American politics.” – David Brody [1:21:50]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Government Shutdown Hype:
“It’s such a joke that the media still likes to spin it, as if Americans are going to suddenly lose their minds over a government shutdown. I just don’t think we’re there anymore.”
– Walter Kurt [13:30] -
UN Speech Sabotage:
“What did they do? All they did is they got an additional 40 minutes of Trump freestyling on them, which didn’t go well for them at all.”
– Walter Kurt [26:15] -
Spanberger’s Viral Answer:
“People asking if she went to Kamala School of word salad... is that what we’ve got here?”
– Walter Kurt [36:20] -
Jimmy Kimmel Fallout:
“If you’re a sponsor... I don’t see how you stick with this guy.”
– Jake Novak [47:00] -
On TPUSA Discrimination:
“Here we have these demon-possessed zombies, these anti-American Democrats... they want to stop these young patriotic Americans from exercising their right to assemble.”
– Tom Slocum [1:07:40] -
Kamala Harris Book Reaction:
“You talk about being a champion for gay rights, and then you decide, you know, you’re not gonna do the ultimate move. It just shows you what a hypocrite she is.”
– David Brody [1:22:10]
Important Timestamps
- 10:00 – Budget showdown, prospect of shutdown, guest Walter Kurt joins
- 21:54 – Trump UN speech clip
- 32:00–36:12 – Virginia race polling and Spanberger “word salad” on trans athletes
- 45:00–49:30 – Jimmy Kimmel controversy; Emily Finn segment
- 53:00–57:00 – H1B visa fee and media coverage
- 58:00–1:03:40 – Market analysis, Autozone, car safety, Tom Matano tribute
- 1:04:15–1:15:48 – Turning Point USA discrimination in Texas schools; Tom Slocum interview
- 1:18:30–1:23:40 – Kamala Harris book, Democratic Party critique; David Brody segment
Tone, Language, and Flow
- Tone: Forthright, irreverent, and often combative; hosts and guests use vivid language and are unapologetically opinionated.
- Language: Conversational, direct, and heavy on sarcasm and conservative talking points. The episode is packed with metaphors and derisive labels for political and media opponents.
- Pacing: Topics are handled briskly with minimal preamble, moving rapidly from national news, to meta-critique of media, live policy debates, and local activism.
Conclusion
This episode delivers a broad sweep of political news and commentary from a distinctly right-wing perspective. Key narratives include deep skepticism toward mainstream media, calls for government accountability, support for grassroots conservative activism, and repeated defenses of Trump administration positions and rhetoric. The discussions intersperse hard news, viral media moments, sharp personal critiques, and calls to action—primed for listeners seeking a punchy and opinionated alternative to establishment news.