American Sunrise – November 28, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice | Host: iHeartPodcasts
Date: November 28, 2025

Episode Overview

This post-Thanksgiving “American Sunrise” special brings together hosts Dr. Gina, David Brody, Terrence, Emily Finn, and guest experts to reflect on the holiday, discuss current political, economic, and cultural events, and provide commentary on American values. From sharing gratitude and family traditions, to evaluating the state of the economy under President Trump, analyzing U.S.–China relations, calling out government waste, and debating term limits, the episode balances news analysis, faith, and friendly banter with a strong throughline of conservative, faith-infused American patriotism.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Thanksgiving Reflections and Traditions

• Hosts share post-holiday stories: Football, family meals, and favorite foods—empanadas controversially replacing turkey for David Brody.
  • (05:30, David Brody): “Darn straight we did. And it was phenomenal.” (on eating empanadas for Thanksgiving)
• Family, faith, and gratitude: Hosts express personal thanks.
  • (10:01, Brian Glenn): “I’m thankful that we live in the greatest country that God ever created…I try to pray for my enemies. … I’m very thankful for the Rav family. That is probably my number one. Thank God, faith and family, my job, and I am faithful that Kamala Harris is not in the White House.”

Bible Moment & Faith Segment

• Dr. Gina shares Psalm 107:21-22 (08:59): Emphasis on gratitude to God for his works, and relief that “Kamala is not in the White House.”
• Moment of Faith (52:08): Pastor Lorenzo Sewell encourages gratitude in adversity:
  • (54:17, Terrence paraphrasing Sewell): “We’re thanking him because he’s with us in it. And it does not matter how hot the heat is … For the Bible says there were three young men in the furnace, and they came out not smelling like smoke.”

Political Analysis & White House Coverage

• Trump’s current presidency and contrast with Biden:

  • Hosts and correspondents highlight a sense of restoration and forward movement under Trump, referencing the “damage” left by Biden.
  • (11:50, Brian Glenn): “I feel like that was a major victory for America because we got tired of seeing that, which I call a leftist tent…”

• Midterms 2026 outlook:

  • (14:03, Brian Glenn): “He plans to … go back to what he used during the campaign that got the American people behind him—doing these off-the-record stops… Go to restaurants, manufacturing plants … and talk to the people, talk about getting this economy back on track…”

Economic and Consumer Trends

• Black Friday & Cyber Monday Preview:

  • (20:59, Terrence): “83% of U.S. shoppers plan to buy today or on Cyber Monday… more than half … have used or will use generative AI to shop…”
  • Cautious optimism among consumers with emphasis on value, trust, and free shipping.

• Inflation and essential goods shopping:

  • (71:47, Emily Finn): “Americans are now using Black Friday not to snap up luxury deals, but to stock up on groceries and everyday essentials.”
  • Prices for core items like eggs, milk, bread, and gas are down, but some food items (sweet potatoes up 37%, vegetable trays up 61%) remain high.
    • (74:24, Dr. Gina): “If you want beef with no antibiotics, that weren’t fed glyphosates, all the rest of it… then you’re really paying through the nuts.”

• Real estate market:

  • (79:47, Jake Novak): “We finally have, Gina, a buyer’s market in real estate. … There’s finally more supply than buyers… Owning a piece of property is one of the great gateways to… the American dream.”

Society, Security & Geopolitics

• China: Social unrest and free speech limits

  • (31:08, Jonathan Gilliam): “China plays a different game … They opened up their population to social media and tech and their young people became lazier and more self centered… Instead of finding a job … they’ll just ‘lay flat’ and do nothing … If China, the government, tightens the pressure, young people will fold. I don’t think they’ll uprise because they’ll be crushed.”

• Ukraine/Russia War – Winter Impact:

  • (33:42, Jonathan Gilliam): “War has changed now with drones especially. The weather may not be as big of a factor…”

• Internal Threats:

  • (35:11, Jonathan Gilliam): “Our internal struggle, I think, is the biggest problem… social media has not only corrupted the left… but it’s also corrupted … conservatives… I think ultimately the weak citizenry in this country that has become couch bound is the biggest national security threat we have.”

Government Waste & Oversight

• Explosive federal payroll spending:
  • (41:59–45:12, John Hart, Open the Books):
    • “Between 2020 and 2024 we saw 25% increase in salaries for government employees … an 82% increase in people making $200,000 or more a year … 31,000 federal employees outearn every governor in the country … I define waste as a violation of the social contract…”

Term Limits Debate

• Dr. Gina (anti-term limits) vs. Mike Crispy (pro):
  • (88:34, Mike Crispy): “Anybody who is in Congress for 20, 30, 40, 50 years, there’s a problem… We will never have true representative government … unless we enact term limits.”
  • (90:41, Dr. Gina): “Term limits sound so good… but the problem is, power … transfers from the elected official … to staffers and to lobbyists…[who] now have all the power and stay through legislator after legislator… You literally negate the power of ‘we the people’…”
  • (97:10, Mike Crispy): “I just think that in today’s state of affairs, the system’s gotten so bad ... the system is just like spiraled and gotten corrupted.”
  • (97:30, Dr. Gina): “We’ve got to reform history and our education system, and a whole lot of other things. Voter engagement. … Election integrity.”

Culture Wars and 'Woke' Protests

• Economic Blackout as protest tactic:
  • (49:27, Emily Finn): “A coalition… is urging a nationwide economic shutdown during the holiday shopping season… to protest the administration and economic inequality…”
  • Hosts are dismissive, labeling these attempts as “pipe dream” and “Marxist.”
    • (50:49, David Brody): “They can’t stand the system. This is about Marxism straight up. … The problem is [their solution is] not rooted in godly values. It’s rooted in a horrible ideology…”

Holiday Shopping & Behavioral Shifts

• Massive shift to online, early deals, and essentials:
  • (100:39, Emily Finn): “Not Black Tea but Black Friday… A weakening sense of urgency… tighter budgets due to inflation and tariffs and an increasing wake up to value over volume are driving behavior.”
    • Healthy alternatives, real estate, and experiences over stuff are highlighted.
    • (105:24, Terrence): “The older I’m getting and the older my kids are getting, it’s not about … stuff under the Christmas tree. I really am starting to focus more on experiences with our families…”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Brian Glenn on workplace faith:
  “How many people get to go to work every day and pray with their coworkers and their boss? That is a cool thing, right?” (10:59)

• David Brody on inflation metrics:
  “Inflation’s actually down since the end of the Biden administration … but beef is out of control. … The Trump administration needs to do a better job explaining this.” (74:52)

• Jonathan Gilliam’s warning on domestic threats:
  “The weak citizenry in this country that has become couch bound is the biggest national security threat we have.” (35:11)

• John Hart on government waste:
  “When you give up a dollar of your freedom, of your tax dollars, you want more than a dollar back. … When you start to create a bloated administrative state, then that becomes waste. It’s kind of like a Thanksgiving dinner where you want to have a few leftovers … but if you’re making 10 times more than you’re going to eat, … that’s what our federal government does.” (42:20)

• Jake Novak on Black Friday cynicism:
  “Black Friday is a day where poor people line up to throw their money at rich people. … but if they stop wanting to buy stuff, we’re in trouble.” (78:12)

• Term limits mini-debate closing:
  Dr. Gina: “Power transfers from the elected officials … to the staffers and lobbyists who now also have institutional knowledge … It’s an absolute tragedy.” (90:41)
  Mike Crispy: “I just think that in today’s state of affairs, the system’s gotten so bad … [term limits] is the only way we can get rid of it.” (97:10)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Thanksgiving Recap, Family & Faith: 04:14 – 10:59
• Bible Verse & Reflections: 08:59 – 10:59
• White House Correspondent Brian Glenn: 11:23 – 16:21
• Holiday Shopping, Black Friday Preview: 20:59 – 22:50
• John Hart on Gov’t Waste: 41:59 – 47:10
• China & Geopolitics (Jonathan Gilliam): 30:51 – 37:13
• Faith Moment with Pastor Sewell: 52:08 – 56:38
• Term Limits Debate: 87:28 – 97:53
• Black Friday Trends, Economic Commentary: 78:05 – 80:55, 100:39 – 105:24

Overall Tone and Style

The episode is upbeat, conversational, and sometimes irreverent, punctuated with banter, playful teasing, and a persistent faith-centered, conservative perspective. While statistical and policy-oriented, the show’s signature is its personal anecdotes, skepticism of “mainstream” authority, and calls to family, faith, self-reliance, and American values.

For Further Listening:

• Segment on U.S.–China relations and ‘lying flat’: 30:51
• Term limits mini-debate: 87:28
• Open The Books report on government waste: 41:59
• Post-Thanksgiving health talk: 38:02
• Faith segment with Pastor Sewell: 52:08
• Black Friday buyer’s market (Jake Novak): 79:47

This summary captures the major themes, spirited debates, insightful moments, and memorable quotes that define this post-Thanksgiving episode of American Sunrise—offering political perspective, economic insights, and an ongoing reflection on gratitude and American identity in 2025.