Podcast Summary: Real America’s Voice – American Sunrise (October 28, 2025)

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Episode: American Sunrise – October 28th, 2025
Hosts: David Brody, Terrence Bates, Emily Finn (in for Dr. Gina), plus guests
Release Date: October 28, 2025

Episode Overview

The episode dives deep into the latest political and cultural events shaping America, focusing on President Trump's strategic trip to Asia, explosive developments surrounding President Biden's use of the autopenn for executive orders, intense debates over immigration language, red-hot political races, and a notable resurgence in faith among young Americans. The hosts engage with expert guests, present analysis and personal reactions, and provide frequent historical and cultural context, all through the lens of “real news, honest views.”

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. President Trump's Asia Tour: Geopolitical Strategy & U.S.-Japan Relations

(Main coverage: 07:45–40:00, 1:00:00–1:18:00)

• President Trump's Speech in Japan
  Trump emphasized “peace through strength” and the importance of strategic tariffs.

  • Quote (“Peace through strength” - Trump):

    "We stopped a lot of those wars based on trade and tariffs and penalties. ... It's called national security for us, but it's really national security for the whole world. And everywhere we go, America is actually making peace. And it's peace through strength." (06:30)

• Strategic Counterbalance to China
  Hosts discuss Trump’s rare earth mineral deal with Japan and bringing Japan further into the U.S.-led security fold to counter Chinese influence.

  • David Brody:

    "This is all about a counterbalance to China’s military aggressiveness, especially in the East China Sea." (08:55)

• First Meeting with Japan’s New Prime Minister (Sanay Takeachi)
  Trump congratulated her as Japan’s first female prime minister and pledged a stronger alliance, military and economic cooperation, including the supply of missiles for Japan's F-35 jets.

  • Trump:

    "We are an ally at the strongest level. ... I want to congratulate you on being the first woman prime minister. That’s a big deal… We’re going to have a fantastic relationship." (20:25)

• Expert Guest: Van Hipp
  Assesses the impact of the deals and the symbolism of Trump’s Asia tour:

  • Van Hipp:

    “He’s sending a strong message to China... The thing about Communist China is they will only do a deal when you’re holding the cards. And they have been outfoxed.” (1:10:45)

• U.S. Troop Visit and Military Muscle-Flexing
  Trump spoke to U.S. troops in Japan, praising American naval supremacy and reinforcing deterrence to adversaries.

  • Trump:

    "No enemy will ever even dream of threatening America’s Navy. There’s no Navy even close to ours." (58:12)

• Future China Meeting (Teaser)
  Upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping is to tackle the ongoing trade conflict, especially over semiconductors and rare earths.

2. Biden’s Autopen Executive Order Scandal

(Main coverage: 15:50–24:50, 28:05–33:10)

• Developing Story: House Oversight Committee
  News breaks that the House Oversight Committee deems some of President Biden’s autopen-signed executive orders “illegitimate,” asking DOJ to investigate.

  • David Brody:

    "The House Oversight Committee in this report called Biden's actions… illegitimate. That raises a whole host of constitutional issues as to what could be rescinded going forward." (17:55)

• Potential Accountability and Overturning Orders
  Guests discuss the possibility of rescinding or overturning these actions and the constitutional implications.

  • Brian Glenn (RAV Correspondent):

    "If the Biden administration can’t prove the President approved any of that, then those actions would be illegitimate. This isn’t going away. This is gaining steam." (26:15)

3. Immigration, Law, and Woke Language Debates

(Main coverage: 1:41:45–1:50:44)

• Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s “Illegal Alien” Language Controversy
  The mayor refuses to use the term "illegal alien," calling it "racist" and "nasty," drawing an analogy to slavery. Hosts respond critically.

  • Mayor Johnson:

    "We don’t have illegal aliens. ... The legal term for my people were slaves. You want me to use that term, too? ... The last thing I’m going to do is accept the type of racist, nasty language to describe human beings." (1:41:50)

  • T. Bates:

    "It’s called deflection. He knows what the real issue is, and so he’s simply trying to deflect from the real issue by taking issue with the words that people are using to describe illegal aliens. And yes, I’m going to say it.” (1:43:26)

  • David Brody:

    "Illegal alien. Illegal alien. Illegal alien. ... It’s because it’s in the United States code, section 8. ... The act itself is illegal." (1:45:00)

• Debate on Nuanced Solutions
  The panel explores the need for a more sophisticated conversation, including the realities for people who have lived in the U.S. for decades.

4. Faith in America: Resurgence Amid Distrust

(Main coverage: 1:54:45–2:02:34)

• Biblical Faith Surging Among Youth
  American Bible Society reports millennial Bible engagement up 290% year-over-year, correlating with declining trust in media and government.

  • Emily Finn:

    "Millennial Bible engagement is up 290% in the last year. Wow, that’s a big number." (1:54:55)

• Expert Guest: Billy Hallowell (CBN News)
  Attributes the surge to hopelessness, societal lies, and young people's hunger for truth.

  • Billy Hallowell:

    "There’s been record lostness, hopelessness, anxiety, depression. ... They’re realizing it doesn’t make sense and they’re really sort of on their own and they’re looking for truth. ... And in comes truth. The Bible, which is timeless and real." (1:56:30)

• Social Media as a Platform for Evangelism
  Hosts and guest discuss the positive and negative role of social media in faith.

5. Health Segment – Low Testosterone & The Pharma Supply Chain

(Main coverage: 1:20:00–1:33:30)

• Dr. Ben Tapper (The Wellness Company) Interview
  Discusses the decline in testosterone among American men, lifestyle interventions, and the dangers of pharmaceutical dependence on China.

  • Dr. Tapper:

    "We’ve seen testosterone levels drop more than 50% in men. I really think there is a war on masculinity and more on manhood." (1:21:25)

• Advice on Natural Solutions
  Emphasizes sleep, exercise, diet, and supplementation over injection therapy.

  • Dr. Tapper:

    "We need good sleep, we need good rest... eat well, move well, think well, pray well – then we can be well." (1:22:55)

• Supply Chain Integrity & Pharmaceuticals
  Points out US pharmaceutical dependence on China for drugs like ivermectin.

6. Political Pulse: New Jersey, Virginia, and Beyond

(Main coverage: 2:18:00–2:36:00)

• Orthodox Jewish Community Uniting for Jack Cittarelli (NJ Governor’s Race)
  Analyzes the unprecedented political shift in New Jersey, with religious freedom, education, and taxes driving the endorsement.

  • Steve Gruber (AVL Live):

    "The Jewish voters are leaving en masse because they feel betrayed and abandoned by the Democratic Party. ... This can make a real difference." (2:21:15)

• National Political Dynamics
  Panel also discusses the implications for Virginia, California’s Prop 50, and national redistricting battles.

7. Economy, Federal Reserve, and Wall Street

(Main coverage: 2:04:50–2:18:00)

• Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision

  • Jake Novak (American Seminars):

    "The Fed’s going to do what it wants to do. ... They don’t really watch those [jobs] numbers anyway. They just do what they want to do." (2:07:49)

• Elon Musk’s Trillion Dollar Proposal & Amazon Layoffs
  Discussion about CEO pay, shareholder value, and the accelerating impact of automation and AI on major employers.

8. Deep State & Bureaucracy: Dismantling the Global Engagement Center

(Main coverage: 2:37:00–2:41:30)

• End of the State Department’s Global Engagement Center
  • Emily Finn:

    "The State Department has officially shut it down, a move Secretary of State Marco Rubio says fulfills President Trump's promise to dismantle the censorship industrial complex." (2:37:55)

  • David Brody and T. Bates discuss the growth and mission creep of such entities and broader efforts to cut “deep state” waste and globalist programs.

9. Lighter Moments, Local Inspiration, and Community

(Main coverage: 2:54:00–2:59:00)

• Venice (IL) Small-Town Revival:
  • Panel shares an uplifting story of community renewal—former referee and school superintendent Ed Hightower investing millions to open a new grocery for a food desert community.
  • Ed Hightower (clip):

    "Giving something back. This country kid who never thought, first of all, I’d get an education to go as high as a doctorate in education. But my mom always taught us, you don’t get there by yourself." (2:55:50)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• "Peace through strength has been something that he has been saying the entire time. ... The big enchilada in the region, if you will."
  — Emily Finn (08:45)

• "If the Biden administration can’t prove the President approved any of that, then those actions would be illegitimate."
  — Brian Glenn (26:15)

• "The thing about Communist China is they will only do a deal with you when you’re holding the cards. And they have been outfoxed."
  — Van Hipp (1:10:45)

• "Illegal alien. … It’s in the United States code, section 8, for goodness sake."
  — David Brody (1:45:00)

• "Millennial Bible engagement is up 290% in the last year. Wow, that’s a big number."
  — Emily Finn (1:54:55)

• "We need good sleep, we need good rest… eat well, move well, think well, pray well – then we can be well."
  — Dr. Ben Tapper (1:22:55)

Additional Highlights

• Weather Coverage:
  Historic hurricane coverage for Jamaica and the Bahamas with meteorologist Tracy Anthony (40:20–45:00).
• Market & Economy Segment:
  Humorous banter between T. Bates, David Brody, and Jake Novak, with a lighthearted detour into freestyle rapping (2:06:00–2:14:00).
• Faith Segment:
  Discussion of how social media, typically blamed for moral confusion, is also used to evangelize and spread biblical literacy.

Conclusion

This episode provides listeners a comprehensive, spirited, and opinionated take on American and global affairs, underscored by a recurring theme of American strength at home and abroad, a demand for government accountability, and renewed interest in community and faith. Passionate, sometimes irreverent, with real-time reactions and lively expert interviews, American Sunrise offers a distinct counterpoint to mainstream narratives.

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