Podcast Summary: America’s Top Ten with Wayne Allyn Root – Jan. 10th, 2026

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Wayne Allyn Root (via iHeartPodcasts)
Episode: America’s Top Ten – January 10, 2026

Overview:

This episode of "America’s Top Ten" with Wayne Allyn Root delivers his signature energetic, conservative take on the week’s biggest stories impacting America. Broadcasting from Las Vegas, Root launches into his top ten news countdown, major political commentary, and an in-depth interview with Trump economic advisor Steve Moore. The episode fiercely champions American values, slams the Democrat party, critiques the mainstream media, and celebrates President Trump’s administration as leading an "economic miracle."

Main Themes & Purpose

• Reviewing and ranking the top ten stories of the week with a MAGA perspective.
• Critiquing the actions and intentions of the Democratic Party and left-wing groups.
• Applauding the Trump administration’s economic performance and policies.
• Drawing parallels between radical leftist tactics domestically and hostile foreign groups.
• Encouraging active audience participation and loyalty to Root’s various platforms and sponsors.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Wayne’s Opening Commentary – “Human Shields and Leftist Tactics”

Timestamp: [04:17–15:28]

Main Points:

• Wayne covers the shooting of a liberal activist by an ICE agent in Minnesota, arguing the deceased was used as a "human shield" by radical leftists, paralleling tactics used by Hamas in Gaza.
• He posits that leftists orchestrate confrontations hoping for violent outcomes to fuel anti-law enforcement sentiment.
• Wayne repeatedly draws analogies between the American radical left and Hamas, stating both exploit the vulnerable as pawns for broader revolutionary goals.
• Cites “never let an opportunity go to waste,” referencing Rahm Emanuel to underscore the idea that leftist activists weaponize such incidents for political gain.

Notable Quotes:

• “That leftist woman shot and killed in self defense by an ICE agent was nothing more than a useful idiot intended to die for the radical left’s cause...for all intents and purposes, a human shield.” (A, [06:11])
• “This is the leftist or communist dream. They just lie in wait for one death...to create a communist revolution, anarchy, riots, looting, violence, and the burning down of America...” (A, [07:44])
• “What happened in Minnesota was a similar set up. The radical left funded by communist America-haters like George Soros...” (A, [10:41])

2. Tribute and MAGA Media Accolades

Timestamp: [17:47–19:19]

• Pays tribute to Michael Reagan, son of President Reagan, and lauds The Gateway Pundit as the leading MAGA news site, now host to Wayne's daily podcast.

3. Top Ten Countdown (Selected Highlights)

#10: Tribute/MAGA Media

• Michael Reagan’s passing and Gateway Pundit’s historic reach.

#9: California Billionaire Wealth Tax

Timestamp: [19:20–21:09]

• Criticizes California’s ballot proposal for a new wealth tax, calling it “suicide” for the state economy as billionaires leave rather than pay higher taxes.
• Blames NGOs for siphoning $14 trillion from American taxpayers.

“The radical left are suicide bombers. They destroy whatever they touch. No one is willing to pay more taxes. If billionaires won’t, I’m not going to.” (A, [20:17])

#8: Exploding Illegal Alien Crime Wave & Somali Fraud

Timestamp: [21:10–24:23]

• Details a long list of alleged fraud cases tied to Somali immigrants in Minnesota, tying them to Democratic leaders and criminal investigations.
• Implies widespread voter fraud and entitlement fraud bolstering Democrat power.

#7: Democrat Actions, ICE, and Hate

Timestamp: [24:23–25:30]

• Highlights anti-police protests, anti-Israel demonstrations, and the alleged push to defund ICE.

#6: Trump and RFK Jr.’s “Health Revolution”

Timestamp: [25:30–27:07]

• Praises Trump’s reduction of CDC-recommended childhood vaccines.
• Highlights RFK Jr.’s advocacy for “real food” and USDA food guideline changes.

#5: Iran Turmoil and US Support

Timestamp: [27:07–28:40]

• Discusses the threat of regime change in Iran and the US offering Starlink internet to protestors, again drawing a parallel to Trump’s decisive global influence.

#4: The Minnesota ICE Shooting Revisited

Timestamp: [43:10–44:54]

• Recaps NBC’s analysis confirming the ICE agent acted in self-defense.
• Blames Soros for allegedly financing anti-ICE protest groups.

#3: Mexican Drug Cartel Operations & U.S. Military Threats

Timestamp: [44:55–46:13]

• Advocates for military strikes on Mexican drug cartels, labeling Mexico an enemy state dangerously tied to crime in the U.S.

#2: Trump’s “Economic Miracle”

Timestamp: [46:14–46:45]

• Trump-era Federal Reserve reporting 5.4% GDP growth, likened to Reagan-era booms.
• “Trump is Houdini,” Root proclaims regarding the economy.

#1: Venezuela, Maduro, and “Enemies Within”

Timestamp: [46:46–56:13]

• Celebrates Trump’s actions against Venezuelan dictator Maduro, then draws a controversial equivalence between foreign Marxist despots and Democrat politicians/judges.
• Calls for removal, indictments, and judicial impeachments of Democrats, branding them as “far more dangerous” than foreign threats.

“There is literally no difference between Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro and Democrat politicians and judges inside the USA...They are communists just like Maduro. They hate America just like Maduro.” (A, [47:02])

4. In-Depth Interview: Steve Moore (Economist, Trump Advisor)

Timestamp: [28:41–41:13]

Discussion Topics:

• Trump’s “economic miracle” with GDP soaring over 5%.
• Mainstream economists (and Democratic critics) being repeatedly “wrong” about Trump’s economic strategies, especially on tariffs.
• Tariff policy and a pending Supreme Court ruling that may overturn Trump-era tariffs on China.
• Analysis of Trump policy proposals (no tax on overtime/Social Security, buying $200 billion in government bonds to lower rates).
• Inflation trends and cost-of-living differences between red and blue states.
• Critique of green energy mandates and blue state economic policies.

Notable Quotes:

• “This is an economic miracle, what Trump is pulling off...Obama couldn't do it, Bush couldn't do it...” (A, [29:23])
• “Shame on the, on the, all the academic economists, the blue chips who got it all wrong, by the way.” (C, [30:11])
• “Most important economist in the world right now is the guy sitting in the Oval Office...he knows how an economy works.” (C, [31:02])
• “Nine of the 10 states that have the highest cost of living and the biggest increase inflation are blue states...If you want a lower cost of living, move to a red state.” (C, [38:45])

5. Tone, Style, and Audience Engagement

• Wayne’s delivery is bombastic, partisan, and unapologetically pro-Trump.
• Frequent self-promotion of his other shows and platforms, with an open invitation for listener emails.
• The language is combative and deeply distrustful of political opponents.
• Repeated references to “fighting for America,” “making faith cool again,” and “the radical left.”

Memorable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps & Attribution)

• “Protest is legal in America. I don’t want anyone to die. But tragically, the radical left wants and needs human shields to turn into martyrs. This is how they play the game.” (A, [13:59])
• “This show is conservative patriotic talk on steroids, squared to the thousandth power.” (A, [03:10])
• “We are under invasion at the border…Make faith and belief in country cool again.” (A, [03:00])
• “Trump has balls. Trump is making America feared around the world again. Trump is making America great again.” (A, [54:55])
• “Let Maduro serve as a model for how to make America great again by removing threats to our way of life—politicians and judges—the far more dangerous enemy within.” (A, [55:41])
• “We do not want deflation. Deflation can be even worse than inflation, stable prices. And Trump is on the way to give us that.” (C, [35:24])

Important Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |---------------------------------|-------------| | Opening / Intro | [02:44–03:32]| | Wayne’s Opening Commentary | [04:17–15:28]| | Top Ten Countdown | [17:47–46:13]| | Steve Moore Interview | [28:41–41:13]| | Final Commentary (#1 Story) | [46:46–56:13]|

Conclusion

This episode provides a fierce, unfiltered conservative view on current events and policies, especially regarding border and immigration issues, economic developments, and leftist influence in both domestic and global conflicts. Wayne Allyn Root asserts the importance of fighting perceived internal and external threats to America, all while championing Trump and criticizing Democrats in highly charged language. Key takeaways include the “miracle” of recent economic trends attributed to Trump’s policies, a condemnation of perceived leftist and establishment sabotage, and a call for rooting out threats “within” using provocative analogies to foreign adversaries.