American Sunrise Hour 2 – November 22, 2024

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Hosts: David Brody, Dr. Gina, Mary Kathyrn Ham, Bo Davidson
Notable Guests: Jason Meister (former Trump campaign advisor), Craig Shirley (presidential historian), Jonathan Gilliam (former FBI special agent/Navy SEAL), Donna Fiducia (Cowboy Logic)

Overview

This hour of American Sunrise delivers “real news, honest views” with a focus on U.S. politics following President-elect Trump’s victory, key cabinet nominations, the fallout from January 6th, developments in the Middle East and Ukraine, media shakeups post-election, and cultural debates. The hosts and guests analyze breaking news through a conservative, America-first lens, often with humor, sass, and strong criticism of mainstream narratives.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

I. Trump Administration Updates and Nominations

[04:30]

• Matt Gaetz Withdraws from Attorney General Nomination:
  • Gaetz cites that his confirmation process was becoming a distraction.
    • “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle. Thus, I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General.” – [David Brody reading Gaetz’s statement, 04:30]
• Pam Bondi Named New AG Nominee:
  • Trump’s Truth Social post:
    • “Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting crime and making America safe again...she’s smart, tough, and is an America First fighter who will do a terrific job as Attorney General.”
  • Jason Meister’s Take [05:52]:
    • Bondi is “bold, fearless, experienced.”
    • On Gaetz: “He would have taken a wrecking ball to the Department of Justice, which is what is needed right now.”
    • Framing: The “Deep State” as obstructing true reform; need to “dismantle these three letter agencies...weaponized by the Democratic Party.”

II. Controversies Surrounding FEMA, Media, and Cabinet Diversity

[06:27] and onwards

• FEMA Allegations:

  • Whistleblower claims FEMA contractors viewed Trump supporters as “domestic terrorists,” asked family to remove Trump signs.
    • “Can you believe that?...viewing Trump supporters as domestic terrorists.” – Dr. Gina [06:27]
    • Jason Meister: “It’s very dangerous...I hope Donald Trump and his administration clean this all up.” [07:10]

• Mainstream Media Crisis:

  • Mika Brzezinski speaks out after Morning Joe ratings plummet post-meeting with Trump; Comcast considers spinning off cable news.
  • Jason Meister [08:11]:
    • “These are dinosaurs. They're going extinct...The average American with a smartphone...broke the back of the corporate media.”
    • Calls for self-reflection among Democratic voters being “fed propaganda.”

• Cabinet Diversity:

  • Discussion on Trump’s notable appointments of women to key Cabinet positions (Bondi, Kristi Noem, Tulsi Gabbard, Linda McMahon, Caroline Levitt, Susie Wiles).
    • “I don’t think there’s a president in modern American history that has more women…fighters than Donald Trump.” – Jason Meister [11:07]
    • Framed in contrast to media portrayal of Trump as “misogynist-in-chief.”

III. Border Security and Fentanyl Crisis

[09:16 & 09:52]

• Pam Bondi’s past activism on fentanyl highlighted.
• Jason Meister:
  • “Once we secure the border…this has to be laser focused by Pam Bondi.”
  • Criticism of Democrats “kavanaugh-ing” Gaetz; expects Bondi’s confirmation to move quickly.

IV. Release of JFK Assassination Files

[15:14–20:10]

• Trump pledges to release all JFK files; CIA’s expected resistance.
• Historian Craig Shirley:
  • “First rule of the bureaucracy is to defend the bureaucracy.” – [16:22]
  • He’s skeptical the files will reveal anything new, reiterates belief Oswald acted alone.
  • Blames popular paranoia on the Zapruder film, Oliver Stone’s “JFK” (“Paranoid Oliver Stone. It contributed nothing except to this nation's paranoia...”). [19:21]
  • Reflects on partisanship in cabinet confirmation battles, noting historical parallels but sees partisanship as heightened now.

V. International Affairs: Israel, ICC, Ukraine, and Russia

[23:59–28:57]

• ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu:

  • Netanyahu denounces as “absurd and false.”
  • Jonathan Gilliam:
    • Warns that the UN and social media battlegrounds may be used to “demonize these individuals,” and that Iran/Hamas/Hezbollah will not stop their aggression.
    • Hopes for strategic, systematic elimination of threats by Israel, with U.S. support.

• Russia-Ukraine Tensions Post-Election:

  • Russia fires ICBMs after U.S. provides Ukraine with missiles.
  • Gilliam:
    • Predicts Trump will need “to do unconventional things” and have direct talks with Putin and NATO.
    • Suggests the Biden admin is escalating to send more money to Ukraine before leaving office.

VI. January 6th, Capitol Officer Michael Byrd, and J6 Pardons

[33:27–45:04]

• Officer Byrd’s Disciplinary Issues:

  • Failed background check, poor firearm handling; yet promoted after killing Ashley Babbitt, says Donna Fiducia.
    • “He got a $3,700 raise plus a promotion...most egregious, anybody who watches a cop show knows you don’t shoot into a crowd.” [34:41]
    • Asserts Babbitt tried to stop (not join) glass breaking; alleges Antifa members present.

• J6 Prosecutions and Pardons Discussion:

  • Donna distinguishes the Edward Kelly case as unrelated to J6 despite DOJ efforts to link the two.
  • Calls for “blanket pardons for the people that were there on January 6th,” citing lengthy, disproportionate sentences.
  • Points to media double standards and the lack of accountability for police and prosecutors.
    • “Just like we talked about 100%. ...You’re like the J6 correspondent.” – David Brody [39:45]
  • Highlights case of Gabriel Garcia, veteran denied medical care while awaiting sentencing for nonviolent charges.

• Potential for Trump to Pardon J6 Defendants:

  • “We need blanket pardons only because of the extremity of this whole thing...what these people are getting thrown at them.” – Donna Fiducia [43:07]
  • Anticipation that Trump will act swiftly, referencing DJ event at Mar-a-Lago playing “Justice For All” with J6ers on vocal.

VII. Media, Culture, and Lighter Segments

[47:55–end]

• Jussie Smollett’s Charges Dismissal:

  • Hosts criticize the precedent set and media’s uncritical coverage.
    • “The message that it sends to the American people is be cynical....This is an invitation for more crimes along those lines.” – Mary Kathyrn Ham [49:16]
    • “That was all filtered through the latte sipping echo chamber.” – David Brody on Robin Roberts' reporting [50:39]

• Fox Host Jesse Watters’ ‘No-Happy-Birthday’ Rule:

  • Watters believes “men should not wish men a happy birthday.”
  • Hosts bemused, dismiss the “rule” as “kind of silly.”
    • “My comment really is that I have no issue whatsoever wishing someone a happy birthday...I see no problem with it.” – Dr. Gina [53:11]

• Thanksgiving & Puppy Friday:

  • Side discussion about North Carolina homeless in tents, hosts express solidarity.
  • Brief interlude with “Colby the studio pup.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It is 55 degrees, David, and no, we are not okay. This is when the iguanas start falling out of the trees, I believe.” – Dr. Gina, on Florida’s “crisis weather” [02:42]
• “These are dinosaurs. They’re going extinct.” – Jason Meister, on declining mainstream media giants [08:11]
• “His greatest renovation is his renovation of the Republican Party.” – Jason Meister, on Trump’s reshaping of the GOP [12:28]
• “First rule of the bureaucracy is to defend the bureaucracy.” – Craig Shirley [16:22]
• “We need blanket pardons only because of the extremity of this whole thing.” – Donna Fiducia, on J6 defendants [43:07]
• “The media speaks, and it’s the opposite is true.” – David Brody, on media vs. reality of Trump’s cabinet diversity [10:30]
• “We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we do take the truth seriously.” – Mary Kathyrn Ham, recurring promo for Normally podcast [14:43 and elsewhere]

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic Description | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | 04:30 | Matt Gaetz withdraws AG nomination, Pam Bondi selected | | 05:52 | Jason Meister on Bondi pick/Deep State | | 06:27 | FEMA whistleblower claims; media collapse post-election | | 08:11 | Decline of legacy media, ‘dinosaurs going extinct’ | | 09:16 | MSNBC under ‘SpinCo’, Bondi on fentanyl, border issues | | 11:07 | Discussion of Trump’s female cabinet picks | | 15:14 | Draining the CIA; JFK files debate (Craig Shirley) | | 18:56 | Paranoia from “JFK” movie & Zapruder film | | 23:59 | ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu (Jonathan Gilliam) | | 27:32 | Ukraine/Russia escalation, Biden’s role, Trump’s challenge | | 33:27 | Capitol Police Officer Byrd’s background, J6 prosecutions | | 43:07 | Pardons for J6ers and Trump’s signals | | 47:55 | Jesse Watters ‘No Happy Birthdays for Men’ commentary |

Final Thoughts

This episode of American Sunrise encapsulated the post-election conservative energy: defending Trump’s incoming administration, pushing back on both media and government “Deep State” narratives, advocating for January 6th participants, and lampooning opposing media and party figures. The hour was punctuated by fast-moving exchanges, regular humor, and forceful reiterations of Real America’s Voice’s brand: skepticism of establishment institutions and fierce advocacy for their view of “freedom” and “American values.”