Real America’s Voice — America’s Top Ten (October 17, 2025)

Episode Overview

This special episode of “America’s Top Ten” is hosted by Wayne Allyn Root, featuring high-energy conservative commentary, a rundown of major current events, and an in-depth interview with Eric Trump. Broadcasting from Las Vegas, Root gives his fiery take on Vegas’ economic state, contrasts Republican vs. Democrat governance, and moves through the week’s top stories—culminating with a passionate call for national renewal rooted in “American values.” The episode blends news, polemics, and direct conversation with key MAGA figures, most notably Eric Trump, to shape a narrative of resurgence and “America First” optimism.

Main Segments and Key Discussion Points

1. Vegas is Not Dying: Red vs. Blue America (Intro and Commentary)

[01:18–13:24]

• Root rebuts mainstream media claims that Las Vegas is in “free fall.”
  • “Vegas is plenty busy, just a little less busy than last year—which was one of the greatest years in the history of Las Vegas, if not the greatest.” (Wayne Allyn Root, [03:41])
  • While 2025 is down single digits from the all-time record, Root asserts this is far from collapse.
• Red-State/Blue-State Parallel:
  • The “Vegas Strip,” run by “Democrats and New Yorkers,” is declining; off-strip and suburban casinos (run by Republicans) are booming.
  • Republican-owned establishments (like Station Casinos) feature affordable prices, free parking, and family amenities, contrasting with the Strip’s high costs and nickel-and-dime practices.
  • Root attributes the difference to the “Midas Touch” of GOP businesspeople and blasts the influence of “dumb, clueless Ivy League Democrats.”
• Notable Quote:
  • “Democrats poison everything they touch. Democrats have destroyed every big city in America... Only the Strip is down; the off-strip and suburban casinos in Vegas are booming, bustling, jammed.” (Root, [05:38])
  • “There are two Americas: low-tax, low-cost-of-living Red State America is booming. High-tax, high-cost-of-living Blue State America is dying. And there are also two Vegases.” (Root, [12:19])

2. America’s Top 10 Countdown

[14:02–25:39]

Root’s weekly segment, running down the major national stories through a conservative, MAGA-focused lens.

#10 – Trump and Middle East Peace

• Trump’s efforts credited with fostering peace and freeing hostages in the Middle East.
• “[Trump] has been crowned as the peace president by America’s voters.” (Root, [14:28])
• Cites poll numbers showing Trump’s supremacy over Biden and Obama in public perception regarding peace.

#9 – Miraculous Diplomacy, Ongoing Challenges

• Trump’s alleged near-end to eight wars through “art of the deal” negotiating.
• Warning that Hamas refuses to disarm and is harming Palestinians.
• “Israel turned out to be the protector of the Palestinian people.” (Root, [15:51])

#8 – Indict Stacey Abrams

• Root demands legal action against Stacey Abrams, alleging corruption and “treason.”
• Claims Abrams came “a whisker away” from the presidency—a scenario he finds “terrifying.” ([16:17])

#7 – Government Shutdown & Military Pay

• Alleges Democrats attempted a shutdown to fund “free health care for illegal aliens and free transgender surgeries.”
• Praises Trump for ensuring military pay from tariff funds.
• “Communist, traitors, evil and Satan. Those are the three I think of…” (Root, [17:05])

#6 – Accusations of Anti-White Racism

• Argues that racism in America comes from Black leaders and educators, not white Americans, citing news stories and Supreme Court arguments.
• Criticizes DEI hires and judges for being lenient in certain criminal cases involving Black defendants.

#5 – Arrests and Political Persecution

• Responds to audience frustration about lack of arrests of political opponents; lists recent actions against Bolton, Jack Smith, and Antifa “thugs.”
• Trump launches “major IRS overhaul” targeting Soros-linked funding.

#4 – Trump Blocks UN Climate Tax
[42:36]

• Celebrates the Trump administration for killing a proposed UN carbon tax.
• Quotes Trump on rejecting “the global green new scam tax.” ([43:35])

#3 – Action on IVF, Beef Prices, and Drugs/Crime

• Trump makes IVF much more affordable for American women; celebrates new beef deals and US-made goods at Walmart.
• Praises military action against cartels; JP Morgan’s $1.5 trillion investment attributed to Trump policies.

#2 – Civil Unrest, Soros Allegations

• Root warns of descending into “anarchy” or “civil war.”
• Accuses George Soros and family of directly funding “pro-terror groups” and sponsoring anti-Trump protests.
• Calls for indictment and asset seizure against the Soros family.

#1 – “National Divorce” Advocacy

• Root advocates for a “Great American National Divorce”—a separation of Red and Blue states.
• Final stories involve illegal immigrants becoming police officers, state of emergency declarations, and threats from cartels.

3. Feature Interview: Eric Trump

[27:17–41:10]

Introduction & Family Loyalty

• Root lauds Donald Trump as “the greatest president certainly of my lifetime, probably top five in the history of America, maybe fighting for that number one position.”
• Eric responds: “There’s no one who’s put up with more nonsense… and he’s doing a hell of a job.” ([29:36–29:47])

Corruption, Persecution, and New Book

• Eric’s book, Under Siege: My Family's Fight to Save Our Nation, details the “coordinated attack” on his family and wider conservative America.
• Lists debanking, deplatforming, IRS weaponization, and prosecutorial overreach.
• “They put our Constitution, they put all of us under siege.” ([32:37])
• “The siege wasn’t just against my father and our family. It was against all Americans, honestly—against all conservatives.” ([31:31])

Notable Quotes:

• On being targeted: “I became the most subpoenaed person in American history for never doing a damn thing wrong. Only because I ran my father’s company.” (Eric Trump, [32:38])
• “They wanted to bankrupt the company. They wanted the name off of every single tower that we have… They wanted him [Trump] gone. They wanted his voice silent.” ([34:13])
• Eric alleges assassination attempts (“Butler, Pennsylvania… Palm Beach… They put a bullet in my buddy’s neck… Charlie Kirk’s neck. They wanted Charlie off the stage. They wanted you off the stage... And the great thing is, we won. Our nation won.” [34:57])

Achievements and Vindication

• Eric touts economic accomplishments: $17 trillion in foreign investment, military revitalization, respect on the world stage, national pride, and social conservatism.
• “America is back because of my father… the greatest president in the history of the world to protect and defend Israel.” (Eric Trump, [35:53 and 39:43])

Resilience of Conservative and Independent Media

• Root describes personal IRS attacks and a new $100M lawsuit against “groups that came after me, censored me, silenced me, and tried to deplatform me.” ([38:17])
• Both men agree the MAGA movement, media voices, and “tough as hell” people made victory possible.

Role of Faith

• “I think God was a big part of this voyage and I think he protected my father… I think he placed us all in very unique spots to do what we all did.” (Eric Trump, [39:10])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Wayne Allyn Root:

  • “Democrats poison everything they touch.” [05:38]
  • “Make faith and belief in country cool again.” [00:47]
  • “[The media is] so dumb they couldn’t spell ‘cat’ if I spotted them the C and the A.” [04:27]

• Eric Trump:

  • “I became the most subpoenaed person in American history for never doing a damn thing wrong.” [32:38]
  • “The siege wasn’t just against my father and our family. It was against all Americans, honestly—against all conservatives.” [31:31]
  • “America is back because of my father.” [35:53]

Episode Timeline

• [01:18] Wayne Allyn Root’s monologue: Vegas and “two Americas”
• [06:29] Breakdown: Vegas Strip (Democrat-run) vs. off-strip (Republican-run)
• [14:02] “America’s Top 10 Countdown” segment begins
• [27:17] Interview segment: Eric Trump joins the show
• [41:10] Outro and preview of Root’s “Root Madness”/Final Four segment
• [42:36] Final Four “top stories”
• [51:54] Episode ends

Summary of Tone and Style

• The tone is unapologetically partisan, energetic, and combative, blending news, opinion, and humor.
• Language is direct, confrontational, and frequently laced with sarcasm and hyperbole.
• Root addresses his audience as fellow “angry, happy warriors,” fostering a sense of embattled camaraderie.
• The Eric Trump interview is emotional and combative, focusing on siege mentality, faith, and vindication.

Final Takeaways

Listeners are left with a narrative of MAGA revival: Republican-led governance is cast as practical and successful, Democratic leadership as ruinous and corrupt. The assault on the Trump family and movement, as told by Eric Trump, is framed as a struggle for the nation’s very soul—one that, in the show’s telling, has been won thanks to resilience, faith, and patriotic values.

For those who haven’t listened:
This episode provides an inside look into MAGA conservative media, blending news analysis with polemics and personal testimony. Highlighted by Eric Trump’s account of enduring political and media “siege,” it paints a picture of triumph against adversity, deep social divisions, and the continued culture war shaping American politics.