America’s Voice Live with Mike Crispi – December 29, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Mike Crispi (filling in for Steve Gruber)
Date: December 29, 2025

Overview:

This episode of America’s Voice Live, guest-hosted by Mike Crispi, focuses on critical issues at the close of 2025: U.S. foreign policy (with special attention to Trump-brokered peace efforts in Ukraine and the Middle East), the impact of green energy policies on American cost-of-living, law and order in American cities, the state of education, public health trends, and major diplomatic developments between the U.S. and Israel. Throughout, the program maintains a combative, pro-Trump, America-first tone, questioning mainstream narratives and Democratic policy approaches.

Key Themes & Segments

1. Trump’s Foreign Policy and the Ukraine Conflict

(00:09–12:31)

Summary:

Mike Crispi details Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to broker peace in several global regions, with a spotlight on the Russia-Ukraine war. Crispi contrasts Trump’s strategies with those of Joe Biden, arguing that Trump’s approach is pragmatic, strong, and focused on American interests, while Biden’s is labeled as childishly hostile and corrupt.

Notable Discussion Points:

• Allegations of corruption involving U.S. aid to Ukraine and Hunter Biden connections.
• Criticism of unlimited U.S. support for Ukraine under Biden.
• Trump’s attempt to broker a peace settlement, hosting Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago, and emphasizing compromise—especially concerning the Donbas region.
• Skepticism about Zelensky’s willingness to end the war, with Trump expressing impatience.

Notable Quotes:

• Mike Crispi (on Biden's approach):
  “The one-sided approach was to be hostile to a nuclear power, Russia, and tell Ukraine we’re going to keep giving them everything and tell Russia that they can drop a nuke or get in line. That strategy was obviously never going to work.” (02:45)
• President Trump (on the peace summit):
  “We’ve done very well. We’ve had discussions on just about every subject… and it was an honor to have you at Mar-a-Lago and have lunch. I hope you enjoyed the food. Your people enjoy the food. I can tell you that.” (05:55)
• Volodymyr Zelensky (regarding peace):
  “We discussed all the aspects of the peace framework… 20 point peace plan, 90% agreed. And U.S.-Ukraine security guarantees 100% agreed.” (06:40)
• Mike Crispi (regarding compromise):
  “If you want to negotiate an end to a war, you need to present a compromise… President Trump has always talked about the need for compromise here…” (08:10)

Timestamps:

• Trump expounds on the negotiation process: (06:00–07:10)
• Zelensky's peace framework update: (07:00–08:05)
• Analysis of Donbas region as the sticking point: (08:15–09:30)

Interview: Lieutenant Colonel Allen West

(09:35–14:55)

• West expresses skepticism about trusting Putin and concerns over territorial concessions.
• He calls for the U.S. to act from “moral high ground” by maintaining sanctions and pressing Putin.
• Proposes any agreement be subject to a Ukrainian referendum.

Quote:
“Vladimir Putin is someone that can’t truly be trusted… and I get very concerned about concessions of territory if they don’t have any type of security arrangements.” (10:30)

2. U.S. Domestic Energy Crisis

(15:00–20:55)

Summary:

The show transitions to discuss the impact of Democrat-driven green energy policies on rising electric bills across the country, with California highlighted as a case study for failed renewable initiatives.

Notable Discussion Points:

• California's high electric bills and failed solar plant ventures.
• Criticism of renewable standards increasing costs and causing reliability issues.
• Interviews with Steve Hilton (California gubernatorial candidate) and Brandon Arnold (National Taxpayers Union).

Notable Quotes:

• Steve Hilton:
  “Your electric bill is more than double the national average… totally because of the Democrats’ insane climate crusade.” (16:05)
• Brandon Arnold:
  “Renewable portfolio standards… don’t provide the reliability that things like natural gas typically do. This has created higher prices in so many parts of the country.” (17:50)
• Doug Burgum (Trump energy advisor, via Fox clip):
  “President Trump appropriately calls the green new scam… turns out it’s worse for the planet, worse for the environment, and it drives up your electric prices.” (18:30)

Timestamps:

• California energy discussion: (15:30–17:00)
• Interview with Brandon Arnold on solutions: (18:00–20:00)

3. Law and Order: National Guard in American Cities

(21:00–27:50)

Summary:

Crispi highlights President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to New Orleans for New Year’s Eve and potentially longer, positioning it as a common-sense crime fighting measure welcomed by local leadership.

Notable Discussion Points:

• Jeff Landry, Governor of Louisiana, thanks Trump for National Guard assistance.
• Comparison to historic precedents (Eisenhower, Kennedy).
• Don Brown, former JAG and NC Senate candidate, argues that Democratic control leads to lawlessness, citing Charlotte’s decline as an example.

Notable Quotes:

• Jeff Landry:
  “He is fulfilling his commitment… sending the National Guard back into Louisiana, into New Orleans. They will be there for New Year’s Eve and they’re going to be there for a deployment through February, which we desperately need.” (21:30)
• Don Brown:
  “The more the Democrats take control, the more you have a cancerous infestation of crime. And that’s just the way it is.” (26:20)

Timestamps:

• Jeff Landry on National Guard: (21:30–22:35)
• Don Brown on Charlotte crime: (24:10–26:30)

4. Reforming Education: Anti-Woke Movement

(28:00–33:40)

Summary:

Focus shifts to educational policy, praising Trump’s moves to return school control to states and uproot “woke” ideology and DEI requirements from education.

Notable Discussion Points:

• Trump’s statement about removing “sinister woke radicals” from schools.
• Issues with gender ideology, sex ed in early grades, and DEI in higher education.
• Interview with Emily Sturge (Campus Reform) on the rollback of DEI requirements and reinstatement of standardized tests.

Notable Quotes:

• President Trump (pre-Christmas address):
  “We have broken the grip of sinister woke radicals in our schools.” (28:50)
• Emily Sturge:
  “President Trump was the bull in the china shop that we needed to absolutely reform the higher education system, shatter the old norms…” (30:50)
• Riley Gaines (clip via Benny Johnson):
  “Gender ideology is an evil lie from the pit of hell. It is a lie that is built on deception…” (29:45)
• Emily Sturge on standardized testing:
  “The administration has been clear that merit matters more than skin color… elite universities like the University of Miami reinstate those standardized test scores…” (32:45)

Timestamps:

• Trump’s education clip: (28:35–29:00)
• Emily Sturge on campus reform: (30:40–33:10)

5. Health & “Tripledemic” – Vaccines, Immunity, and Systemic Strain

(34:00–39:45)

Summary:

As winter viruses (COVID, flu, RSV) surge, Dr. James Thorpe (Wellness Company) attributes current public health issues to vaccine-induced immune weakness and advocates for individual, supplement-based preventative care.

Notable Discussion Points:

• Claim: “Vaccine associated acquired immune deficiency syndrome” is causing increased susceptibility.
• ER wait times and strain on healthcare.
• Recommendations: Vitamin D, liposomal Vitamin C, immune sprays, and home emergency medical kits.

Notable Quotes:

• Dr. James Thorpe:
  “What’s going on is there’s a massive increase in infectious disease and turbo cancers because over five and a half billion people were given the horrible COVID-19 vaccine… this has caused a massive… acquired immune deficiency syndrome.” (35:25)
• “Our mission is to keep people healthy and keep people out of the emergency room... there’s a lot of strategies for doing that.” (36:25)

6. Trump–Netanyahu Press Conference: U.S.–Israel Alliance

(40:00–54:50)

Summary:

The show cuts to breaking news: a joint appearance by Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They affirm a strong U.S.–Israel partnership, and Netanyahu announces the unprecedented awarding of the Israel Prize to Trump. The Q&A touches on disarmament of Hamas, Israel’s possible withdrawal, West Bank disagreements, and Israel–Turkey relations.

Notable Discussion Points:

• Netanyahu calls Trump Israel’s greatest friend in the White House.
• Trump promises continued support but insists on quick Hamas disarmament.
• Prize significance: First time the Israel Prize will be awarded to a non-Israeli.

Notable Quotes:

• Netanyahu (to Trump):
  “We’ve never had a friend, even close, a friend as President Trump in the White House. I think he’s been extraordinary in his friendship and his support for Israel... I think we have a partnership, if I can quote you, second to none.” (41:40)
• Netanyahu (on award):
  “In almost our 80 years, we’ve never awarded [the Israel Prize] to a non-Israeli. And we’re going to award it this year to President Donald J. Trump for his tremendous contributions to Israel and the Jewish people.” (44:00)
• Trump (on peace plan and Iran):
  “We have had a discussion... on the West Bank. I wouldn’t say we agree 100%...But he will do the right thing, I know that. I know him very well, he will do the right thing.” (48:00)

Timestamps:

• Netanyahu’s remarks: (41:40–44:40)
• Discussion on Hamas and West Bank: (45:00–48:00)

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Mike Crispi’s wish for 2026:
  “My New Year’s wish is for President Trump to do exactly what he’s on pace to do right now and that is broker world peace on five simultaneous fronts.” (01:45)

• On Biden-era Ukraine policy:
  “Remember Kevin McCarthy with his Ukraine lapel pin and his Ukraine pocket square. Remember that garbage?... They said give billions of dollars in perpetuity and don’t worry about where that’s going...” (04:15)

• On energy crisis:
  “Blue states feel they have no hope. What do you make of the Trump administration’s policies to right this wrong?” (To Brandon Arnold, 17:20)

• On education:
  “It was not an accident by President Trump taking this back and bringing power back to the states. The question is, is this going to lead to a breakup of the monopoly of left wing educational cabal organized crime? That’s literally what it is.” (28:25)

Episode Structure: Quick Reference Guide

| Segment/Topic | Approx. Timestamp | Key Guests | |-------------------------------|-------------|------------------------------------| | Ukraine Peace Talks & Trump | 00:09–14:55 | Lt. Col. Allen West | | The Green Energy Cost Crisis | 15:00–20:55 | Steve Hilton, Brandon Arnold | | Law and Order, National Guard | 21:00–27:50 | Gov. Jeff Landry, Don Brown | | Education & Anti-Woke Agenda | 28:00–33:40 | Emily Sturge | | Health and Immune Defense | 34:00–39:45 | Dr. James Thorpe | | Trump–Netanyahu, U.S.-Israel | 40:00–54:50 | PM Netanyahu, Donald Trump |

Tone and Language

• Bold, unapologetically pro-Trump, direct, and frequently combative toward Democratic policies and the "mainstream" narrative.
• Frequent use of phrases like “common sense,” “total scam,” “woke radicals,” and “destabilizing nonsense.”
• Style is passionate, conversational, and rallying, aiming to galvanize and inform a conservative audience.

Conclusion

This episode spotlights Real America’s Voice’s core themes: foreign policy realism, critiques of progressive energy and education policy, strong law and order stances, and robust support for Israel. The worldview is firmly rooted in the belief that Trump’s leadership signifies a return to strength, common sense, and American-first values across every policy front.