Real America’s Voice – American Sunrise: November 24, 2025 (Episode Summary)

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This episode of American Sunrise (Real America’s Voice, iHeartPodcasts) focuses on breaking political developments, especially Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (MTG) decision to leave Congress following a public feud with President Trump. The show also covers Trump’s plan to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization, updates on the Russia-Ukraine peace plan, and broader discussions about affordability, government accountability, and political culture through the lens of “America First” values.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation from Congress

• Opening Story: Greene announced she’s leaving Congress in January, citing public and personal reasons following a falling out with former President Trump, who withdrew his endorsement and called her a “lunatic.”

• Her Statement (04:50):

  "Loyalty should be a two way street...America first should mean America first and only Americans first with no other foreign country ever being attached to America first in our halls of government." – MTG statement played by Dr. Gina

• Panel Reaction (05:43–08:01):

  • Dr. Gina emphasizes the representative’s duty to her district, regardless of party conflict.
  • David Brody speculates that MTG could become more influential outside Congress, possibly running for governor or Senator:

    "She wants to be more effective from the outside pushing what she calls America First—some will say America Only." – David Brody (06:23)

  • Terrence Bates notes the split reflects broader rifts inside the GOP and with Trump’s vision.

• Inside Scoop with John Solomon (Editor, Just the News) (10:42–12:10):

  • MTG’s leaving attributed to disagreements over messaging—particularly around the Jeffrey Epstein files—and Trump's withdrawal of support.

  "Politics is rough and tumble, and if you're not ready to be rough and tumble, then go do something else. That's what she's done." – John Solomon (10:42)

  • Solomon downplays claims of sexism or being "battered," contextualizing Trump’s harsh tactics as par for the course.

• Later Takes (21:19+):

  • Brian Glenn (White House Correspondent) pushes back on claims that MTG accomplished little, listing her push for Mayorkas' and Biden’s impeachments, the “Protect Children’s Innocence Act,” and election security efforts (21:19–23:30).
  • MTG’s next moves widely speculated; television punditry and "power broker" roles mentioned.

2. Trump’s Plan to Designate Muslim Brotherhood a Terror Group

• Just the News Scoop & Analyst Perspective (12:38, 27:53):
  • Trump is set to announce (possibly by 4:00 pm the same day) an executive order designating Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization.
  • John Solomon explains the significance; Egypt already bans them, and Israel’s PM Netanyahu voiced support.
  • Lt. Col. Darren Gobb (geopolitical analyst) says this brings new tools for U.S. action against the group domestically and globally (28:00–31:51):

    "Calling the Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organization is kind of like calling a spade a spade...you can bring things like military force alongside to eliminate them if necessary..." – Lt. Col. Gobb (27:53)

  • Panel discusses implications for U.S. Middle East policy and counter-terrorism.

3. Senator Lee Slotkin and “Unlawful Orders”

• Michigan Senator Lee Slotkin (14:57):
  • Slotkin called for troops to ignore “illegal orders” from Trump, but when pressed, was unable to cite a specific example.

  “To my knowledge, I am not aware of things that are illegal...” – Lee Slotkin (15:00)

  • Panel and Solomon assert this is political theater rather than substantive critique.

4. Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan & Global Affairs

• Peace Plan Developments (33:06–35:54):
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio describes a 28-point peace plan, with the Trump admin seen as pressing Ukraine to "cut a deal" amidst a corruption scandal.
  • Both hosts and analyst Gobb stress the need for an end to bloodshed, noting Russia’s gains and the military/political exhaustion of Ukraine.

5. Affordability Crisis & Economic Issues

• Small Business & Tariffs (39:03+):

  • Kenneth Bernardo, Bay Crane CEO, discusses how tariffs are impacting small businesses, increasing costs, and limiting the ability to modernize (39:52–42:51).
  • Jake Novak (retail analyst) highlights winners (Walmart, Gap, TJ Maxx) and losers (Target) in retail, noting that “affordability” will dominate political discourse into 2026 (74:09–80:32):

    “There are only two words to talk about. Supply and demand...If it's too expensive...we must increase supply.” – Jake Novak (80:32)

• Everyday Americans & the American Dream (44:07):

  • Reporter David Zier previews interviews with working/middle-class New Yorkers ahead of Thanksgiving: rising costs, homeownership out of reach for Gen Z, and the shifting political landscape in NY—a bellwether for national trends.

6. IRS & Accountability

• GAO Report (69:54):
  • Dr. Gina and Emily Finn spotlight government watchdog criticisms of the IRS: 26 high-priority unaddressed recommendations, a large tax gap, cybersecurity lag, and outdated infrastructure.

7. Media & Political Culture

• Interview with Scott Jennings (83:28–91:20):
  • Jennings, author and CNN panelist, describes being the “only Republican” some colleagues know, and sees it as a valuable role explaining “flyover country” perspectives.
  • He argues Trump fundamentally changed political communication and is unfairly caricatured by traditional media:

    “He’s funny, he’s warm, he listens...He is sort of like Rodney Dangerfield and Don Rickles and Dave Chappelle had a baby.” – Scott Jennings (after 88:00)

  • Jennings believes Trump’s “peace first” approach to foreign policy will be well regarded by history.

8. Faith & Inspiration

• Moments of Faith with Rabbi Jason Sobel (51:18–54:53):
  • Discussion of his new book, Transformed by the Messiah, aiming to link hope in today's world with biblical patterns and prophecies.
  • Shares personal journey from Judaism to Christianity, emphasizing the importance of hope during difficult times.

9. Community, Games, and Lighthearted Segments

• Weather Discussions with Tracy Anthony ("TT")
  • Hometown forecasts, snow “devils,” and playful banter about skiing/snowboarding (25:07–26:24).
• Holiday Banter & Health (36:27–39:02):
  • Turkey nutrition and grocery talk as Thanksgiving approaches—myth-busting that turkey isn’t what makes people sleepy.
• “Sunny Side Up” (102:02):
  • Heartwarming story of a widow receiving daffodils months after her husband’s passing, inspiring her and neighbors to create community beauty.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "I refuse to be a battered wife hoping it all goes away and gets better..." – MTG (08:01)
• "Politics is rough and tumble, and if you're not ready to be rough and tumble, then go do something else." – John Solomon (10:42)
• "The American dream is still alive." – Dr. Gina (03:43)
• "We didn't hire this man to sing soprano in the choir. We hired him to guard the church door. And by the way, the barbarians are at the gates." – relayed by David Brody, quoting Scott Jennings (91:20)
• "Calling the Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organization is kind of like calling a spade a spade..." – Lt. Col. Darren Gobb (28:00)
• "Affordability...These days, it's a nightmare. It's an unattainable dream." – David Zier (47:37)
• Holiday banter: “Heck to the yeah...It's always a process, David. It's a process until about the day of Christmas, then I stop.” – Dr. Gina (57:05)
• Learning new words: “Boondoggle is a project that just, it costs a lot of money and it's with overruns and it's just, it's ridiculous." – David Brody (101:08)

Important Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation and panel reaction | 04:15–12:28 | | John Solomon explains MTG/Trump feud, Epstein files | 10:42–12:10 | | Trump to designate Muslim Brotherhood terror group | 12:38, 27:53 | | Slotkin “unlawful orders” soundbite and reaction | 14:57–15:16 | | Peace plan for Russia-Ukraine, analysis | 33:06–35:54 | | White House on MTG’s resignation, Brian Glenn reports | 21:19–23:30 | | Economic/affordability issues (Tariffs, retail, American Dream) | 39:03–47:37 | | IRS under fire for missed reforms | 69:54 | | Jennings Interview – Trump & History’s Verdict | 83:28–91:20 | | Faith: Rabbi Jason Sobel on hope and prophecy | 51:18–54:53 | | "Sunny Side Up" – Daffodil Love Story | 102:02–104:08 |

Show Tone & Style

• Patriotic, conversational, occasionally irreverent
  • Panelists inject humor, warmth, and faith perspectives while maintaining a critical stance toward establishment politics and media.
  • Frequent lighthearted asides about holidays, food, gifts, and personal quirks.

For Listeners Who Missed It: Key Takeaways

• Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Congress after a high-profile feud with Trump, sparking debate on loyalty, America First, and the future of MAGA.
• Trump is making moves to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terror group, a step welcomed by allies in the Middle East.
• Ongoing concerns about affordability and the cost of living are deeply felt, as are tensions within both political parties about the best way forward.
• Government accountability, media roles, and the personal face of politics (with stories like Scott Jennings' insights and the daffodils tribute) highlight the human angle beneath the headlines.
• The show blends news, analysis, faith, and fun with a distinctly conservative, America-centric perspective.