Podcast Summary: "America's Top 10 with Wayne Allyn Root"
Episode Date: September 6, 2025
Host: Wayne Allyn Root
Featured Guest: Ed Martin (U.S. Pardon Attorney, DOJ Director of Weaponization Working Group)
Podcast Network: Real America's Voice / iHeartPodcasts
Overview
In this special third-anniversary episode, Wayne Allyn Root celebrates “America’s Top 10” with a rapid-fire rundown of the week’s major topics in politics, law, and culture. Root delivers an unfiltered, highly energetic analysis of current events and presidential politics, centered around Donald Trump’s presidency, his approval ratings, border security, and the perceived failures of the Democratic Party. Key guest Ed Martin joins to discuss justice department reforms and pardons. Throughout, Root leans heavily into themes of patriotism, common sense, and “America First” policies. The episode is marked by Root's signature style—part fiery monologue, part celebratory rally.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Introduction and Show Milestones
[00:55]
- Wayne Allyn Root marks the third anniversary of his show; “the best show yet.”
- Rebrands his platform as "Wayne Street Media"—delivering “conservative patriotic talk on steroids squared to the thousand power.”
- Recognizes his own media presence and ways to connect with his audience (root4america.com, email: waderootmail.com).
- “I’m the loudest MAGA mouth in the USA... the hardest working man in conservative showbiz...”
2. Commentary: Trump’s Skyrocketing Approval & “Why Nothing Has Changed Since 2015”
[03:00]
- Analysis of Trump's "highest approval ratings ever"—citing a Daily Mail / JL Partners poll: “55% approval vs 45% disapproval.”
“In a divided America, that amounts to a landslide.” - Attributes popularity surge to:
- Crime reduction (“Trump’s federal troops in D.C.”: “violent crime down 39%, robberies down 57%, murder rate: zero since Trump took over the streets”)
- Aggressive immigration and border enforcement.
- Argues mainstream media cannot deny the results, and that “sane common sense Americans” want “federal force in their crime-ridden towns.”
- Personal anecdote: Root called Trump’s rise in a 2015 Fox News op-ed, seeing him as “the chosen one.”
- Outlines “24 issues that matter,” all checked off as accomplishments or traits aligning Trump with conservatism (border, taxes, police, deregulation, military, anti-DEI, energy dominance, etc.).
- Quote: “Trump is relentless. Trump is unstoppable. Trump is unbeatable. Trump is superhuman.” [06:53]
- Quote: “He was and is the real deal... President Trump is enjoying his highest approval ratings ever because the overwhelming majority of sane and common sense Americans support him on all these issues.” [11:44]
3. America’s Top 10 Countdown
10. Trump’s New Voting Integrity Executive Orders
[15:13]
- Trump executive orders: national requirement for voter ID; citizenship proof to vote; strict limits on mail-in ballots.
- Root claims this will ensure victories for conservatives:
“Republicans and conservatives and patriots and MAGA will win most elections in America from now on. That is why Democrats are losing their minds.”
9. Democratic Reliance on “Illegal Foreign Money” & “Climate Change Lies”
[16:36]
- Root alleges Democrats depend on illegal foreign campaign funds via ActBlue and stoking climate hysteria as “a scam.”
- Cites GOP investigation into ActBlue for foreign donor fraud.
8. Ilhan Omar’s Wealth & “Illegality”
[18:00]
- Criticizes Rep. Ilhan Omar's reported net worth increase ($-45,000 to $30M).
- Alleges immigration fraud and anti-American statements.
- “It sure is a shame that communists and terrorists make money off hating and demonizing America and capitalism.”
7. Crime, Chicago, & “Democratic Insanity”
[19:10]
- Discusses federal crime-fighting successes in D.C., next targets: Chicago and other major cities.
- Highlights disconnect between rising crime and “liberal priorities” (Arabic police patches, Asheville’s “racial reparations” program).
- “Ask the black citizens who live in the slums of inner city Chicago... what they think.”
6. Alarming Global Headlines
[21:09]
- Seven dead conservative politicians in Germany; France preparing hospitals for “World War III.”
- Suggests “world on the brink.”
5. Jobs Report and Economic Critique
[21:57]
- Weak jobs report attributed to “leftover Biden stagflation” and high Federal Reserve rates meant to “tank the Trump economy.”
4. Guest Segment: Ed Martin on Trump-Era DOJ and Accountability
[27:48]
- Ed Martin praises Wayne Root's prescience (“You see stuff ahead of other people... you have that wisdom.”).
- Discussion on the transformation of the Democratic Party:
- Root: “They've become the strangest people in the world. They love illegal aliens, they love MS-13... Never seen such a suicidal, self-destructive group.” [28:21]
- Martin: “When Donald Trump shows these Democrats who they are, they really look mentally ill.” [29:18]
- “America First” in action at the DOJ—emphasis on accountability, shrinking government, protecting American families.
- Notable moment:
- Martin: “Courage is contagious. When Donald Trump took a shot and got up and said, fight, fight, fight... it's contagious.” [31:57]
- Calls for more arrests and public exposure of “those who did this [to America].”
- African-American support for Trump’s public safety push in D.C. (“What they want is peace. What they want is safety. What they want is opportunities for their kids.”)
- Notable Quote: “I met with somebody today... and he said those African Americans, they were for Trump almost to a man on election night. Because why? Because... they recognized it by him.” [35:13]
On a Pete Rose Pardon
[36:03]
- Root pushes Ed Martin for a presidential pardon for Pete Rose.
- Martin: “We're going to do it... Pete Rose deserves it and his family deserves it because they're great people. We'll take care of it.” [36:12]
5. “Root Madness” – The Final Four
[37:50] onwards
4. Border Security—Trump’s Shutdown Success
- Border crossings down “100%” in July and “90%” in August from Biden-era peaks.
- Crackdown on illegal hiring (Georgia Hyundai plant arrest of hundreds).
- Meth precursor shipment from China to Mexico intercepted (“China is making the drugs and shipping them...”).
- Trump’s administration takes out a Venezuelan cartel boat; Senator Rand Paul criticizes as “heavy-handed,” but Root defends (“Not being the world’s police—stopping drugs from killing our children”).
3. Democratic Contradictions & Gun Rights
- Irony: Democrats supportive of transgenders owning guns after calls for general gun restrictions, following Trump’s administration moves for restrictions after transgender-related shootings.
2. Headlines Highlighting “Democratic Insanity”
- David Axelrod reportedly urges Democrats to accept Trump’s help in Chicago.
- Stephen Colbert lashes out at Trump for focusing on Chicago crime.
- California legal battles: mask mandates, university illegal-immigrant hiring rights, and DEI-related policies.
- Students must now file mental health forms for single-sex bathroom requests.
1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vs. the Senate, Pharma, and the Deep State
[49:00]
- RFK Jr. “attacked” in Senate hearings by “Democratic Senators bought off by big pharma.”
- Sanders angrily responds to insinuations of big pharma money.
- Root: “Anyone who watched it... would never vote for any Democrat senator ever again.... I stand with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.” [49:53]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Trump’s Popularity:
“Trump is relentless. Trump is unstoppable. Trump is unbeatable. Trump is superhuman... The overwhelming majority of sane and common sense Americans support him on all these issues.” ([06:53]-[11:44], Wayne Allyn Root) - On the Democratic Party:
“They've become the strangest people in the world... Never seen such a suicidal, self-destructive group. They hate our country and they must hate themselves.” ([28:21], Wayne Allyn Root) - On Law & Order:
“Ask the black citizens who live in the slums of inner city Chicago... the people support Trump's efforts to clean up the streets and put the bad guys in prison and throw away the key.” ([19:10], Wayne Allyn Root) - On Trump DOJ Culture:
“Courage is contagious. When Donald Trump took a shot and got up and said, fight, fight, fight... it's contagious.” ([31:57], Ed Martin) - On Pete Rose Pardon:
“Pete Rose deserves it and his family deserves it... We'll take care of it.” ([36:12], Ed Martin) - On RFK Jr. and Big Pharma:
“Anyone who watched it and watched those Democrat senators making fools themselves... would never vote for any Democrat senator ever again.” ([49:53], Wayne Allyn Root)
Segment Timestamps
- 00:55 – Anniversary introduction, show branding
- 03:00 – Opening commentary: Trump’s high approval, 24-conservative-issues rundown
- 15:13 – America’s Top 10 Countdown begins
- 27:48 – Ed Martin interview (DOJ, Trump’s culture, Pete Rose pardon)
- 37:50 – Root Madness: Final Four segment
- 49:00 – Root's commentary on RFK Jr. vs. the Senate & Big Pharma
Tone & Style
- Fiery, rapid-paced, and bombastic.
- Unapologetically partisan, peppered with humor and sarcasm (“140 blank pages”—the “Democrats Made America Great” book gag).
- Frequent celebration of “America First” populism and direct attacks on Democratic politicians.
- “Happy warrior” and “cheerleader” tone toward Trump and conservative projects.
For Listeners Who Missed the Episode
This landmark episode encapsulates Wayne Allyn Root’s brand: a blend of political commentary, braggadocio, MAGA enthusiasm, and a strong dose of polemic against Democrats, the media, and “establishment” institutions. If you want a feel for Trump-era conservative media, this is a vivid snapshot: high on rhetoric, direct on policy positions, and loaded with both grandstanding and granular critiques of the opposition. The Ed Martin interview adds insight into the DOJ’s internal workings in the Trump era, rounding out a show that’s as much rally as it is review.