Podcast Summary: America’s Top 10 with Wayne Allyn Root (September 26, 2025)

Episode Overview Wayne Allyn Root, self-proclaimed “loudest maga mouth in the USA,” delivers a rapid-fire, impassioned weekly rundown of major political stories from a conservative, America First perspective. This episode features his signature countdown of the week’s top 10 stories, scathing commentary on the mental health of Democrat women, and a high-energy interview with Congresswoman Nancy Mace. Root’s monologue is punctuated by bombastic language, humor, and conspiracy claims, appealing to fans of his confrontational take on current events.

Main Theme

Root frames the show around the “madness” overtaking America, as he sees it—particularly on the political left—and marshals examples from media, politics, and recent headlines to support his claim that America is under attack from within by “mentally ill” Democrats, corrupt elites, and foreign influences. The show is also a platform to promote MAGA unity, highlight alleged government failures, and rally support for Donald Trump’s vision of America.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Commentary: “What Explains the Severe Mental Illness of Democrat Women?”

(04:00 – 15:11)

• Central Claim: Root asserts that Democrat women are uniquely “mentally ill,” using cultural anecdotes and personal experiences as evidence.
• Historical Example: He recalls being appalled by Columbia classmates (mostly women) celebrating the Reagan shooting in 1981.
• Modern Examples:
  • Charlie Kirk's Assassination Response: Root says Democrat women cheered the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, blaming what he calls their “derangement.”
  • Pregnant Women & Tylenol: Accuses Democrat women of endangering their babies by overdosing on Tylenol in protest of Trump’s warnings.
  • Violet Affleck at the UN: Derides Ben Affleck’s daughter for advocating lifelong mask mandates.
• The COVID Vaccine Theory: Root alleges—without evidence—that “brain-eating” spike proteins from the COVID vaccine have exacerbated mental instability among liberal women.

“The COVID booster acts like a brain-eating amoeba. Spike proteins have attacked their brain cells and I believe they've lost all ability to reason.” – Wayne Allyn Root (12:20)

Tone: Derisive, hyperbolic, and combative throughout.

2. America's Top 10 Countdown

(17:55 – 44:40; resumes after ad breaks)

Root’s “Top 10” format focuses on the week’s biggest stories from his worldview.

10. Obamacare is “America’s Biggest Failure” (17:55)

• Claims healthcare costs have quadrupled since Obamacare, despite promises of affordability.
• Blames Democrats for seeking “free healthcare for illegal aliens” and risking government shutdown.

9. President Trump at the United Nations (18:55)

• Praises Trump’s UN speech while alleging media blackout and technical “sabotage” (broken sound, teleprompter, escalator).
• Floats the idea of expelling the UN from American soil, calling them “Jew-hating dirty bastards.”

8. Illegal Aliens and Trucking Accidents (21:08)

• Cites cases where illegal immigrants holding U.S. commercial driver’s licenses caused fatal/tragic accidents.
• Blames the Biden administration for “giving away” the country to illegal aliens.

7. “Demonic” Forces in American Politics (22:33)

• Discusses alleged witchcraft curses against Charlie Kirk and “demonic” beheading of effigies at leftist events.
• Suggests supernatural evil is at work within the Democratic Party.

6. “Communist Attack” via Movement 50501 (24:03)

• Warns about the purported rise of a violent, anti-fascist group called “50501.”

5. Trump’s Deportation Record (24:45)

• Celebrates the removal of “2 million illegals” under Trump, projecting up to 20 million deportations by 2029.

3. Interview with Congresswoman Nancy Mace

(32:29 – 41:47)

Key Themes & Quotes

• Mace’s Background: First female Citadel graduate, former Waffle House waitress, self-described “MAGA from day one.”
• Civil Liberties vs. Law and Order:

  “The crime that I've seen increase exponentially under the Biden administration, I'm just like off with everybody's heads. Like just go in jail. There's no get out of [jail]...” – Nancy Mace (35:55)

  • Calls for capital punishment for child rapists and advocates zero tolerance for violent crime.
• Democrat Critique: Mace and Root agree Democrats are “crazy” and irrational, with Mace joking it’s caused by “chemicals in our food” and possible “mental illness.” Both denounce progressive stances on transgender issues, immigration, and public safety.
• Political Fights: Root applauds Mace’s fierce debates with Rep. Jasmine Crockett, calling left-wing representatives “grifters” and accusing media of enabling them.
• MAGA Loyalty: Mace reaffirms loyalty to Trump, highlighting close ties and policy alignment.

  “We need to take the America First agenda and implement it everywhere in every state on down to the local level to turn our country around.” – Nancy Mace (40:24)

• Future Ambition: Announces her run for Governor of South Carolina, emphasizing the need for “strong, backbone” conservatives against woke culture and crime.

4. Final Four Countdown (a.k.a. “Root Madness”)

(44:40 – show end, major stories at 44:40, with commentary throughout)

4. “Indictments and Arrests” (44:40)

• Claims former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted (editor’s note: uncorroborated), with further predictions of charges against John Brennan, John Bolton, and Letitia James.
• Urges investigators to “twist the arms” of Comey, Brennan, Clapper, etc., in order to ultimately prosecute Obama and Hillary Clinton as the “masterminds.”

3. Obama & Soros as “Heads of the Snake” (47:34)

• Blames Obama for misdirecting donations to “anti-Israel” groups and links Soros to various leftwing causes, sex scandals, and “pro-communist” activities.
• Contends that nearly every subversive or anti-American movement traces back to Soros’s money.

2. Trump’s Economy (51:45)

• Reports Trump-era GDP growth (3.8%), claims this rivals Reagan-era prosperity.
• Celebrates new “job protectionist” H-1B policies.

1. January 6th “Fed Shrection” (53:46)

• Endorses claims that January 6th was an FBI set-up, citing a leak about undercover agents in the crowd and FOIA revelations about the 2020 Michigan election.
• Maintains the 2020 election was “stolen” and January 6th “a setup” to destroy Trump and the MAGA movement.

“It was a total Fed shrection. Right? It wasn’t an insurrection. It was a Fed shrection.” – Wayne Allyn Root (54:30)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the mental state of Democrat women:

  “They are cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs nuts. They are One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest nuts.” – Wayne Allyn Root (10:33)

• On Ben Affleck’s daughter, Violet, at the UN:

  “The poor girl doesn't need a mask. She needs a rubber room, a straight jacket and a lifetime of Thorazine pills.” – Wayne Allyn Root (11:48)

• On Democrats' response to crime:

  “They're defending MS-13, they're defending a guy with a pocket knife who murdered that young Ukrainian refugee.” – Nancy Mace (33:51)

• On January 6th:

  “It was all a Fed deal and a Fed cover up. It's a leaked memo revealed it all... The election was stolen and January 6th was a setup and all of it ties together with the demonization, the arrests, the indictments, the convictions of President Donald J. Trump.” – Wayne Allyn Root (55:30)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Wayne’s Opening Commentary - Mental illness on the Left: 04:00 – 15:11
• America’s Top 10 Countdown Begins: 17:55
  • 10. Obamacare “failure”: 17:55
  • 9. Trump at the UN: 18:55
  • 8. Illegal alien truckers: 21:08
  • 7. Demonic politics: 22:33
  • 6. Communist threats: 24:03
  • 5. Trump’s deportation stats: 24:45
• Nancy Mace Interview: 32:29 – 41:47
• Final Four / Root Madness: 44:40 – 58:14
  • 4. Indictments and arrests: 44:40
  • 3. Obama & Soros: 47:34
  • 2. Trump’s economy: 51:45
  • 1. January 6th “Fed shrection”: 53:46

Tone and Style

• Language: Confrontational, sarcastic, and provocative; frequent use of hyperbole and humor.
• Speaker Attitude: Highly partisan, with frequent attacks on the left and enthusiastic praise for MAGA leaders.
• Audience: Tailored for conservative listeners seeking validation, entertainment, and rallying points.

Conclusion

Wayne Allyn Root’s “America’s Top 10” is a fast-paced, fiercely partisan conservative show mixing political analysis, personal anecdotes, and sensational allegations. This episode was dedicated to warning listeners about the purported dangers of liberal influence, “mental illness” in the Democratic Party, and threats to American institutions. Root’s countdown delivers MAGA talking points meant to energize his base, with Nancy Mace’s interview offering a personal and policy-driven complement to Root’s bombast.

For More

• Wayne Allyn Root’s content can be found at RootForAmerica.com, and his video podcasts can be watched via The Gateway Pundit, Rumble, and Patriot TV.
• This episode was originally broadcast on September 26, 2025.