American Sunrise Early Edition – September 3, 2025

Host: Jake Novak
Co-hosts/Guests: David Pollock (Florida Conservative Caucus), Emily Finn (RAV Contributor), Bradley Devlin (Daily Signal Politics Editor), David Brody
Podcast: Real America’s Voice (iHeartPodcasts)
Theme: Critical Judicial Rulings, Political Fallout, Economic & Cultural Flashpoints

Episode Overview

This episode dives into major judicial decisions affecting President Trump’s policies, the shifting of the Space Force HQ, international conflicts, economic policy (especially tariffs), cultural clashes, and the increasing polarization in American politics and media. The hosts focus on what they see as anti-Trump and anti-constitutional moves by courts, the manipulation of public discourse by mainstream media, and controversial actions by public figures both in the U.S. and abroad.

Key Topics & Discussion Highlights

1. Judicial Pushback Against President Trump’s Policies

Segment: 00:00–04:56

• Main Story: A California federal judge has ruled Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles (in response to violent protests against ICE) as illegal.
• Jake Novak: Frames the ruling as part of a trend of "judicial overreach" harming not just Trump but the American Constitution itself.
• David Pollock: Decries courts limiting the President while allegedly enabling actions by others ("rogue judges deciding what the President gets to do, not the American people who voted for him" – 04:25).
• Notable Quote
  • Jake Novak (02:09): “Does anybody think that these judges… would for one second lift a finger for Americans if they had any chance to sue for their freedom during the COVID lockdowns or if they get arrested for social media posts? I mean, come on, these judges aren’t for freedom, are they?”
• Prediction: Trump will appeal, possibly overturning the ruling at the Supreme Court.

2. International Affairs: Israel–Gaza Conflict

Segment: 05:47–07:07

• Jake Novak: Reports Israel is about to enter Gaza City, asks if Trump has empowered Netanyahu to finish the operation.
• David Pollock: Asserts Trump fully supports Israeli action, emphasizing the necessity to “eradicate Hamas.”
  • David Pollock (05:47): "[Trump] has fully supported Netanyahu in... eradicating Hamas from Gaza."
• Broader Theme: Frustration with protracted conflicts; calls for decisive action.

3. Space Force Headquarters Moves to Alabama

Segment: 07:07–09:37

• Context: Space Force HQ is moving from Colorado to Alabama, which some allege is political retribution.
• Jake Novak: Calls the move logical due to Alabama's NASA presence, critiques Colorado’s hostility toward Trump and federal government.
  • Jake Novak (07:54): “These are states that are incredibly hostile, not just to President Trump, but to the federal government... Don’t take our money either."
• David Pollock: Agrees, calling the move “logical,” rebuffing claims of retaliation.

4. Tariffs & Economic Impact: Pop Culture Meets Policy

Segment: 10:28–14:37

• Jake Novak: Uses Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to satirically discuss tariffs and their historical/perceived impact.
  • Plays Ben Stein’s famous “tariff” lecture (12:18).
• David Pollock: Contradicts mainstream economic fears, touts tariffs as a major revenue generator ($200B+), asserting they don’t increase consumer costs as feared.
  • David Pollock (13:23): “The panic-ins were wrong… prices are not going up, and the cost of goods are either stabilizing or going down.”
• Critique of Panic: Claims mainstream/Democrats/media overhype negative effects for political reasons.

5. Cultural Clashes: Coldplay Concert Incident

Segment: 16:15–19:32

• Incident: Coldplay’s Chris Martin brings Israeli fans on stage, makes awkward remarks about “treating you as humans.”
• Jake Novak: Compares Martin’s remarks to possible racial insensitivity (“imagine if… he said, 'you're black. Well, I consider you a human.'").
  • Jake Novak (17:33): “He just seemed to be going out of his way as if he was saying something controversial, that… these fans were actually humans.”
• Emily Finn: Argues the politicization of concerts is inappropriate, noting Martin’s intent was likely good but clumsy.

6. Financial News & Corporate Missteps

Segment: 19:34–21:36

• Warren Buffett Critique: Points out the failed Heinz-Kraft merger, noting Buffett’s mistakes get underreported due to “media worship.”
  • Jake Novak (21:03): "Warren Buffett is not always right. And I’m one of the few people on television who’s going to say it..."
• Nestle CEO Scandal: Briefly notes a high-profile CEO’s ousting over an affair, reflecting on executive compensation culture.

7. Lottery, Consumer Protection, and Technological Trends

Segment: 21:36–26:00

• Powerball Critique: Explains how much of lottery jackpot goes to government, warns listeners it's "a rigged game."
• EV Taxes & Policy Irony: Outlines Oregon’s proposed tax on electric vehicle mileage, arguing emissions and climate policy are really about “control.”
  • Jake Novak (25:10): “It's about control. It's not about the environment.”
• Car Tech: Discusses windshield dashboard innovations, considers the pros/cons.

8. Second Look at Judicial Decisions & Political Double Standards

Segment: 32:00–40:56

• Jake Novak & Bradley Devlin: Rehash California judge’s ruling, discuss the legal justification (Posse Comitatus Act, Insurrection Act).
• Devlin: Skeptical that judges act for constitutional liberty, questions consistency (e.g., lack of judicial activism during COVID lockdowns).
  • Bradley Devlin (32:35): “Local law enforcement… fails to enforce the laws in the books, not only imperiling the lives of our law enforcement officers… but also the lives of everyone in the community.”
• Historical Parallels: Ulysses Grant's crackdown on the KKK compared to Trump’s actions.

9. Political Scandals & Federal Reserve Accountability

Segment: 34:26–38:19

• Lisa Cook Story: Video evidence suggests former Fed Governor Lisa Cook misrepresented her primary residence.
• Jake Novak: Emphasizes the need for accountability in top financial positions.
• Devlin: Says double standards of justice undermine public faith in institutions.

10. Political Rhetoric & Conspiracy Theories

Segment: 38:19–46:56

• Governor Tim Walz Controversy: Minnesota governor appears to joke about or endorse rumors of President Trump’s death.
  • Jake Novak (39:13): “This guy is basically rooting for the death of the President of the United States.”
• Devlin: Interprets Walz’s comments as a threatening, failed attempt at political relevancy.
• UK Free Speech Crackdown: Irish comedian arrested at Heathrow for anti-trans activism online.
  • Devlin contrasts UK “hate speech” laws with American constitutional principles, warning of similar attitudes among US Democrats and judges.
  • Bradley Devlin (43:34): “Without politicians who understand where your rights actually come from, you’re going to get…judges…that don’t remember that it is they who determine your rights and your liberties.”

11. Media, Conspiracy, and “Trump Derangement Syndrome”

Segment: 44:30–46:56

• NYT Critique: The hosts discuss the New York Times coverage of the “Trump is dead” rumor, saying it tacitly justifies anti-Trump hysteria.
  • Jake Novak (45:22): “We have allowed people…we look the other way…at really, really sick people out there…I wish I had pushed back harder.”
  • David Brody (46:12): “They’re going to run out of medication with Trump derangement syndrome in this country.”

Notable Quotes by Topic & Timestamp

• Judicial Authority:
  • “Rogue judges deciding that they get to decide what the President…gets to do, not the American people who voted for him.” – David Pollock (04:25)
• Foreign Policy:
  • “Trump has fully supported Netanyahu…in eradicating Hamas from Gaza.” – David Pollock (05:47)
• Economic Policy:
  • “We’re making money…it’s not coming out of my paycheck and our prices aren’t going up.” – David Pollock (13:32)
• Media Critique:
  • “Warren Buffett is not always right. And I’m one of the few people on television who’s going to say it…” – Jake Novak (21:03)
• Cultural Polarization:
  • “Keep the politics out of the show.” – Emily Finn (18:17)
• Constitutional Principles:
  • “Without politicians who understand where your rights actually come from, you’re going to get… judges… that don’t remember that…” – Bradley Devlin (43:34)

Structure & Tone

• The episode is combative, skeptical of mainstream narratives, and frequently employs satire, analogies, and direct historical comparisons.
• The conversation is often rapid-fire, with hosts interrupting to keep the pace.
• Frequent cross-referencing between current news, historical events, and pop culture.

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamps | |--------------------------------------------|---------------| | Judicial rulings & Trump’s legal battles | 00:00–04:56 | | Israel–Gaza situation; US support | 05:47–07:07 | | Space Force HQ move to Alabama | 07:07–09:37 | | Tariffs, Ferris Bueller reference | 10:28–14:37 | | Coldplay/Israeli fans controversy | 16:15–19:32 | | Buffett/Kraft-Heinz, Nestle CEO | 19:34–21:36 | | Powerball & lottery critique | 21:36–26:00 | | Tech dashboard/EV tax/Oregon | 25:10–26:00 | | Lisa Cook/Fed scandal | 34:26–38:19 | | Tim Walz/Trump death rumors | 38:19–40:56 | | UK Comedian hate speech arrest | 40:56–43:50 | | NYT on Trump death conspiracy | 44:30–46:56 |

Conclusion

This episode of American Sunrise Early Edition weaves together domestic legal strife, high-stakes economic and international policy, examples of cultural confusion, and media distrust—all filtered through a lens skeptical of progressive narratives and highly supportive of Trump-era conservatism and “real American values.” Listeners are encouraged to question judicial authority, media coverage, and the motives behind both domestic and international news headlines.