Podcast Summary: American Sunrise - September 9th, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Episode: American Sunrise – September 9th, 2025
Host(s): Dr. Gina, David Brody, Terrence Bates
Key Guests: Congressman Mark Alford (MO), John Solomon (Just the News), Gol Kalev (Jerusalem Post), Dr. Peter McCullough (The Wellness Company), Adam Weiss (Media Exposed), John Yep (Catholics for Catholics), Jake Novak (Jake's Take Substack)
Air Date: September 9, 2025

Overview

The September 9th episode of American Sunrise delivers a mix of political analysis, breaking news, faith, and cultural commentary, all interpreted through the Real America’s Voice lens emphasizing American values and freedom. Major topics included the Trump administration's expanded immigration crackdown (“Operation Midway Blitz”), the Supreme Court’s controversial immigration ruling, bipartisan efforts to curb congressional insider trading, the evolving war in Israel/Gaza and the potential ceasefire, faith and political leadership, high-profile media shake-ups, and health and financial news for American families.

1. Immigration Crackdown: Operation Midway Blitz

[02:35 - 07:44, 53:29 - 55:20, 59:57 - 62:26, 90:19 - 105:43]

• Operation Midway Blitz: Trump administration, through DHS and ICE, launches an aggressive crackdown on illegal immigrants in Chicago, focusing especially on criminal offenders.
  • Terrence Bates: “It’s basically the Trump immigration crackdown in that city…talk about the potential of the National Guard being called in…” (02:36)
• Political Reactions:
  • David Brody: Criticizes Democrats for opposing the operation.
    • “Democrats are basically saying, how dare you arrest that guy? They are saying, stop arresting rapists and convicted sex offenders and drug dealers…that is the tenable position of Democrats today.” (03:19)
  • Dr. Gina: Notes misinformation and fear among immigrant communities fueled by liberal media, particularly in places like California.
    • “They honestly believe Trump’s whole agenda is going into people’s homes and taking migrants who’ve lived here for 30 years...” (03:59)
• Congressman Mark Alford (MO) Interview:
  • Supports strong immigration enforcement, organized repatriation, and links these to Trump’s electoral mandate.
    • “There’s nothing inhumane about that…time for them to go home.” (07:44)
• Tom Homan (BORDER czar) live remarks [90:19–105:43]:
  • Stresses prioritization of criminal and national security threats, denying random sweeps.
    • “We’re not out sweeping neighborhoods, we’re not out looking for non-criminals. Now if we run into a non-criminal during these operations, they’re absolutely going to be taken in custody…But they cheated the system.” (92:58)
  • Blasts political opponents of ICE and accuses media of spreading anti-ICE false narratives.
    • “Shame on Governor Healy and Mayor Wu. They should be calling the White House, thanking President Trump, thanking ICE for making their communities safer…” (94:03)
  • Quotes data suggesting most arrested are “criminal public safety threats.” (105:43)
• Constitutionality of Sanctuary Cities [53:29]:
  • David Brody: Asserts sanctuary cities violate the Constitution by refusing federal immigration enforcement help.

2. Supreme Court Immigration Ruling

[15:22, 55:20, 101:00]

• The Court reinstated ICE’s power to detain individuals based on race, ethnicity, or language.
  • Terrence Bates: Celebrates as a “massive victory” for the Trump administration (15:22), while relaying Justice Sotomayor’s forceful dissent:
    • “All Latinos, US Citizens or not, who work low wage jobs are fair game to be seized at any time…” (15:22, 55:20)
  • Policy facing ongoing lawsuits from civil rights groups.

3. Israel & Gaza: Ceasefire and International Dynamics

[22:03 - 29:10, 82:49]

• Trump’s Ceasefire Plan: Israel accepts; Hamas remains silent.
  • Gol Kalev (Jerusalem Post): Backs Trump’s strong stance, underscores the challenge Israel faces in winning the war under international scrutiny.
    • “Every bullet we fire, we have European countries and the ICC and the UN trying to indict us for war crimes.” (24:02)
    • Details complexities: Gaza as a “demolition site,” focus on protecting civilians, difficulty of modern urban warfare (26:29–27:39).
  • Ongoing Hostage Crisis: 20 hostages believed alive, with “the Trump plan” aiming for their return (25:52).
• Iran Nuclear Threat: Doubt cast on Iranian integrity in any future deal.
  • “The idea that we have in previous administration of ‘we’ll take your word for it’...we don’t take people’s words obviously, but this, the deal is only if it can be enforced.” (28:48)
• Breaking News [82:49]: Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar’s Doha, highlighting Middle East volatility.

4. Congressional Reforms & Government Accountability

[62:26 - 64:20]

• Insider Trading Ban: Bipartisan support for banning congressional stock trading grows, with Speaker Mike Johnson, AOC, Scott Perry, and Trump all expressing support.
  • John Solomon:
    • “This ought to be called the Nancy Pelosi Act…You see regularly, Republicans and Democrats not complying, not disclosing stock transactions under the law.” (62:55)
• Government Spending Critique: Hunter Biden’s extensive taxpayer-funded Secret Service protection is detailed amid a context of Secret Service understaffing, prompting calls for better allocation of resources (64:20–67:24).

5. Faith, Rights, and Political Identity

[09:05 - 12:37, 83:31-90:08, 46:01 - 49:31]

• Trump and Congressman Alford: Emphasize America’s founding on faith and a renewed “reliance on God” as a healing force for the nation.
  • Notable quote: “Our country seems to get weaker when faith gets weaker, when faith gets stronger…good things happen for our country.” — Donald Trump (09:05)
  • Alford distinguishes between “Make America Great Again” and “Make Americans Great Again,” linking hope, patriotism, and youth activism to national revival (09:56).
• Moment of Faith: Canonization of millennial saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati—role models for youth—celebrated as evidence of contemporary holiness (46:01–49:31).
• Founding Principles Debate:
  • Sen. Tim Kaine: Suggests rights come from government, not God; rebuked by Sen. Ted Cruz and President Trump.
    • “That radical and dangerous notion…is literally the founding principle upon which the United States of America was created.” — Ted Cruz (84:36)
    • “He should be ashamed of himself for his remarks.” — Donald Trump (84:53)
  • Steve Gruber: Calls for constitutional literacy and vigilance in the face of growing governmental overreach and judicial activism.

6. Health & Science: Running Risks and Vaccine Debate

[29:44 - 38:03]

• Marathon Running Study: New research suggests long-distance running might increase the risk of colon cancer and orthopedic issues.
  • Dr. Gina: “15% of [marathon runners sampled] had advanced precancerous growths and 41% had at least one adenoma.” (29:44)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Debate: Dr. Peter McCullough calls for full transparency, references Senate and House hearings, and reiterates support for autonomy in vaccine decisions.
  • Discusses protocols for “long COVID” and vaccine spike protein detox; recommends testing and Wellness Company products (36:38).

7. Media & Culture: Howard Stern, CBS, and the Right's Culture War

[40:14 - 44:35]

• Howard Stern: Criticized for “abandoning” his conservative audience; Adam Weiss frames Stern’s declining relevance as a warning for media disconnect from grassroots America.
  • “He abandoned his audience…and his numbers cratered along with that.” — Adam Weiss (41:00)
• Bari Weiss to CBS?: Possible shake-up at CBS with Bari Weiss’s Free Press reported as a $200M acquisition target; conservatives praise, liberals decry as a “culture war nightmare.”

8. Financial Segment & Economy

[71:42 - 78:28]

• Fed Drama: Lisa Cook’s contested firing could make the next Fed meeting unusually dramatic.
  • “Will Lisa Cook try to sit in the meeting? Will she try to get inside the door?...This is the excitement they’ve had at a Fed meeting ever since they switched from decaf.” — Jake Novak (72:11)
• Interest Rates: Fed expected to cut rates; mortgage rates drop.
• Guns & Ammo Tax Holiday in Florida: No state sales tax for the rest of the year.
• Stock Market: In “bad news is good news” mode, showing resilience as job market cools.

9. Criminal Justice & Major Trials

[68:50]

• Trump Assassination Attempt Trial: Ryan Raup, accused of a 2024 attempt on Trump’s life, represents himself in a chaotic Florida trial marked by anti-Trump rants.

10. Memorable Quotes & Moments

• David Brody on Democrat stance on immigration:
  “Democrats are basically saying, how dare you arrest that guy?...That is the tenable position of Democrats today.” (03:19)
• Dr. Gina on media misinformation in California:
  “They honestly believe, perfectly functioning adults…believe that Trump’s whole agenda is going into people’s homes and taking migrants who’ve lived here for 30 years.” (03:59)
• Tom Homan, ICE, on priorities:
  “We’re not out sweeping neighborhoods...but they cheated the system. What they should do is...leave, because that will leave them an opportunity to come back under a legal program.” (92:58)
• Sen. Ted Cruz on American rights:
  “That radical and dangerous notion, in his words, is literally the founding principle upon which the United States of America was created.” (84:36)
• John Solomon on insider trading:
  “This ought to be called the Nancy Pelosi Act...” (62:55)
• Adam Weiss on Howard Stern:
  “He abandoned his audience…and his numbers cratered along with that.” (41:00)

11. Timestamps for Key Segments

• Introduction & Show Preview: 00:36 – 01:25
• Operation Midway Blitz / Immigration: 02:35 – 07:44, 53:29 – 55:20, 59:57 – 62:26, 90:19 – 105:43
• Faith & Patriotism Segment: 09:05 – 12:37
• Supreme Court Immigration Ruling: 15:22, 55:20, 101:00
• Israel/Gaza Ceasefire & Analysis: 22:03 – 29:10, 82:49
• Insider Stock Trading Ban: 62:26 – 64:20
• Secret Service & Hunter Biden: 64:20 – 67:24
• Health Segment (Marathon Risks, Vaccines): 29:44 – 38:03
• Howard Stern & Media Shake-Ups: 40:14 – 44:35
• Moment of Faith (Saints Canonized): 46:01 – 49:31
• Sen. Tim Kaine/Founding Rights Debate: 83:31 – 90:08
• Fed/Financial Segment: 71:42 – 78:28
• Criminal Justice (Trump Trial): 68:50

12. Tone & Style

The show maintains a punchy, conversational, sometimes sardonic tone, consistently aligning with conservative talking points and messaging against “mainstream narratives.” The hosts emphasize humor, faith, and resilience, aiming to inform without “ruining your day.”

Summary Takeaway

This episode showcases Real America’s Voice’s signature blend of hard-right political commentary, in-depth discussions on immigration, faith, U.S.–Israel relations, and cultural trends. With contributions from both regular hosts and expert guests, listeners are treated to both headline updates and wide-ranging analysis, always through a lens that foregrounds American sovereignty, law and order, and traditional values.