Real America’s Voice Podcast
Episode: America’s Top 10 with Wayne Allyn Root – Jan. 17, 2026
Host: Wayne Allyn Root
Guest: Dr. Jeff Gunter (Former U.S. Ambassador to Iceland; Congressional Candidate, NV-3)
Date: January 17, 2026
Overview:
Wayne Allyn Root delivers another fiery episode of “America’s Top 10 Countdown,” blending sharp political commentary, current event analysis, and interviews to champion MAGA priorities. This episode features key insights on censorship, border security, the influence of global elites, and the strategic importance of Greenland—plus a lively interview with Dr. Jeff Gunter, who provides a geopolitical perspective and discusses Trump’s rumored ambitions for Greenland. Root closes by comparing American and Iranian protest movements.
Key Discussion Points
1. Opening Monologue: Social Media Censorship and Shadow Banning
Timestamp: [03:34–12:34]
- Social media platforms—especially X (formerly Twitter)—are accused of shadow banning and silencing conservative voices.
- Root claims his posts receive almost no engagement on X (despite over 136,000 followers), with dozens of likes and no comments, while identical posts on other platforms get hundreds of reactions.
- He blames “ex-FBI, ex-CIA, Deep State insiders” still within Twitter for throttling his reach.
- One breakthrough post (“Invoke the Insurrection Act... Defund all the NGOs. Ban Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR. Declare Democrat Socialists as domestic terrorists...”) bucked the shadow ban, going semi-viral despite algorithmic suppression.
“X has me shadow banned, censored, and silenced like no one in the world. Like a mass murderer. What an honor.” – Wayne Allyn Root [05:00]
Notable Quote:
“The ex-FBI, ex-CIA, Deep State insiders who run X right under Elon’s nose are clearly scared to death of me, my words, and my influence.” – Wayne Allyn Root [04:50]
2. America’s Top 10 Countdown
#10: Kamala Harris’ Mansion and Government Corruption
Timestamp: [15:30]
- Kamala Harris reportedly buys an $8.2 million Malibu mansion.
- Root questions how a lifelong civil servant could afford such luxuries.
- Suggests campaign donations were sourced illegally from foreign enemies and misappropriated.
“Where does Kamala Harris get all this money? Been a civil servant her entire career… How could she afford an $8 million mansion?” [15:40]
#9: Google Founders Flee California Taxes
Timestamp: [16:31]
- Larry Page and Sergey Brin left California to avoid a new billionaire wealth tax.
- Root criticizes progressive tax policies, says even the wealthy “won’t pay a dime extra.”
- Declares “California is a suicide bomber committing suicide to make extreme radical Communist voters on the Left happy.”
- Reflects on his own departure from California 23 years ago.
#8: Targeting Protesters and NGOs with IRS Agents
Timestamp: [17:32]
- Suggests “swarming” Minneapolis with IRS agents to audit “anti-ICE protestors” and Somali NGOs.
- Alleges widespread fraud and advocates for investigation and deportation.
#7: ‘Communist Color Revolution’ in Progress
Timestamp: [18:24]
- Warns of a leftist “color revolution” aiming to destroy America and capitalism.
- Praises Trump-era GDP growth projections but predicts inevitable civil conflict:
“Tragically, I still believe we’re headed for either civil war or a national divorce, because the Radical Left is evil and wants to kill us. Be sure you’re locked and loaded.” [19:12]
#6: ‘Feminized’ Leadership and Weakness in Law Enforcement
Timestamp: [20:25]
- Criticizes “crybaby, snowflake, sissy men” in leadership, such as a Portland police chief who cried over shot gang members, calling it emasculating.
#5: Protests in Minnesota, Invoking the Insurrection Act
Timestamp: [21:00]
- Reports on left-wing protests, supports Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act.
- Praises DeSantis’s tough stance: “Try this in Florida, you’ll go to jail for a long, long time.”
Mid-Episode Interview: Dr. Jeff Gunter on Greenland
Timestamp: [31:00–39:44]
- Discusses Trump’s aspirations for acquiring Greenland.
- Dr. Gunter outlines the region’s strategic military value, referencing Cold War history and present Russian, Chinese interest.
- Root suggests a Greenland REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) for Americans to invest in acquisition.
- Both cast the move as strategically vital and “making America safe again.”
“Greenland is extremely important… for U.S. national security… President Trump, I can assure you, no way will let the Russians and the Chinese go in there.” – Dr. Jeff Gunter [32:29]
- Conversation turns to Trump’s influence, with Dr. Gunter praising Root’s political ideas passed to Trump.
- Reflects on the “stolen” 2020 election and the importance of MAGA loyalty within Congress.
“If you ever stop being MAGA when you go to Congress, I’ll kick your ass.” – Wayne Allyn Root, joking with Dr. Gunter [37:40]
- Discusses NATO: Dr. Gunter believes U.S. leadership is essential and that Trump’s approach will strengthen, not break, the alliance.
#4: Election Integrity and Mail-in Ballots
Timestamp: [39:55]
- Celebrates Supreme Court green-lighting lawsuits against late mail-in ballots.
- Judicial Watch wins a case to purge 800,000 inactive Oregon voters.
- Asserts Democrats only win by cheating, fighting against voter roll clean-up.
#3: Trump’s Banner Week, Nobel Prize, Economic News
Timestamp: [42:39]
- Reports Trump received a Nobel Peace Prize from Venezuelan opposition, is the “most popular” politician there, and brokered a massive U.S.–Taiwan chip deal.
- Cites strong U.S. retail spending and claims inflation is cooling.
- Notes Trump’s push to cap credit card interest rates at 10%.
#2: Fed Chief Building Renovation Scandal
Timestamp: [44:15]
- Alleges Jerome Powell (“Fed thief”) oversaw $2.5–$3 billion of taxpayer waste for building renovations—more than an NFL stadium.
#1: American vs. Iranian Protests – Who Are the Patriots? Who Are the Traitors?
Timestamp: [45:00–53:55]
- Contrasts mass protests in Iran (pro-freedom, pro-America, “patriots”) with American leftist protests (anti-capitalist, “traitors”).
- Praises Iranian demonstrators as loving freedom, waving U.S. flags, seeking democracy.
- Portrays American protesters as “evil, mentally ill, and brainwashed,” accusing them of wanting a communist Muslim police state.
- Cites NYC and Minneapolis as hotbeds of “revolutionary” leftists chanting violent slogans.
- Suggests mainstream U.S. left is aligned with socialism, communism, and violence.
“In Iran, the people protesting in the streets are good people. They love their country. They even love our country… In America, the people protesting in the streets… want to overthrow their government because they hate their country… That makes the protesters traitors.” – Wayne Allyn Root [46:30]
- Decries lack of liberal outrage for murdered Iranian protesters, says leftist concern is selective.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Social Media Censorship:
- “I am Exhibit A for the censorship tricks of the radical left in conspiracy with the Deep State still to this day.” – Wayne Allyn Root [07:10]
- On Weak Leadership:
- “Men have been neutered like my dog Bubba… Sissy men destroying America.” [20:25]
- On Greenland’s Strategic Value:
- “It’s a whole lot easier to sit down in the chair first than try to drag someone out of it. And President Trump knows that.” – Dr. Jeff Gunter [33:21]
- On Winning by Cheating:
- “Democrat National Committee is so afraid of cleaning up the voter rolls… That’s the only way they can win elections. By cheating.” [40:51]
- On American Protesters:
- “The people in the streets of Iran are my heroes. The people in the streets of America are Communist pond scum who want to murder us for being patriots who love this country.” – Wayne Allyn Root [53:20]
Important Timestamps
- [03:34] Wayne’s Opening Commentary: Social Media Censorship
- [15:30] Start of America’s Top 10 Countdown
- [31:00] Dr. Jeff Gunter interview: Greenland, National Security, NATO
- [39:55] Election Integrity/Early Mail-In Ballot Lawsuits
- [42:39] Highlights of Trump Achievements (Nobel, Economy)
- [44:15] Fed Building Scandal Accusations
- [45:00] Comparison of Protest Movements (US vs. Iran)
- [53:55] Final Thoughts/Goodbyes
Tone & Language
- Pugnacious, direct, highly partisan, and overtly pro-Trump.
- Frequent rhetorical flourishes and humor (“I’ll kick your ass” to MAGA defectors).
- Heavy reliance on metaphor, social media language, and cultural references (e.g., Notorious B.I.G.).
Summary
This episode of “America’s Top 10 with Wayne Allyn Root” is a blend of political commentary and populist rhetoric. Root rails against censorship on social media, claims elite corruption at the highest levels of government, and frames current events as a battle between true patriots and traitorous “communist” forces within the U.S. His conversation with Dr. Jeff Gunter provides rare strategic insight into Arctic geopolitics and takes on a lighter tone as they discuss personal connections to Trump. Root’s countdown delves into election integrity, economic success, and threats posed by leftist movements, culminating in a stark comparison of protests in Iran and the U.S. as a referendum on American values and freedom.