America's Voice Live with Steve Gruber (Guest Host: Brian Glenn)

December 5, 2025 | Real America’s Voice | iHeartPodcasts

Overview

This episode of "America's Voice Live," guest-hosted by Brian Glenn for Steve Gruber, dives into several hot-button national topics through interviews and live commentary. Major stories include the massive Minnesota fraud scandal, U.S. military operations in Venezuela, the state of the U.S. economy (Trump's new policy initiatives and Michael Dell's education investment), Texas redistricting, and community highlights. The focus of the episode is on confronting government corruption, discussing executive action, examining economic recovery, and previewing shifting political terrains ahead of the 2026 midterms—all delivered in the distinctly populist, critical-of-establishment tone characteristic of the Real America’s Voice platform.

Key Segments and Discussion Points

1. Minnesota Fraud Scandal & State Politics

With Rep. Pete Stauber (MN GOP)

• [03:15 to 15:19]
• Topic: A sweeping taxpayer fraud scandal in Minnesota, involving multiple state programs and lack of oversight under Governor Tim Walz.
• Key Issues:
  • Fraud estimates at $1.2–1.5 billion confirmed, potentially up to $8 billion (“biggest fraud story in the history of this nation”—[05:19], Pete Stauber).
  • Most notorious case: "Feeding Our Future" nonprofit—fake meal counts, false invoices, and kickbacks.
  • Whistleblowers (up to 1,000) repeatedly warned the Walz administration and state officials, to no avail.
  • Allegations that a significant portion of the fraud came from Minnesota's Somali community, with the initial fraud investigator being Somali himself ([10:02]).
  • Frustration with Attorney General Keith Ellison and lack of state/federal oversight.
  • Political context for 2026: Possible ouster of Gov. Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar; potential for GOP resurgence due to public outrage.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “This is just the tip of the iceberg and... probably the biggest fraud story in the history of this nation.” — Pete Stauber [05:19]
  • “Minnesotans are not going to stand for it. We're great people... but we will not stand being taken advantage of.” — Pete Stauber [07:49]
  • “President Trump has now said we're going to investigate in our oversight committee.” — Pete Stauber [10:28]
  • “He let Minneapolis burn for three straight nights... lied to us and said he was in Tiananmen Square in 1989.” — Pete Stauber on Gov. Walz [12:53]

Tone: Outraged, urgent, framing the story as a catalyst for change in Minnesota politics.

2. US-Venezuela Tensions & Military Operations

With Mike Sorelli (Former Navy SEAL)

• [17:21 to 23:59]
• Topic: US intensifies military and counternarcotics presence near Venezuela after President Trump’s ultimatum to Maduro.
• Key Issues:
  • Trump gives Nicolas Maduro an ultimatum: resign immediately for safe passage, or face consequences.
  • Substantial US military assets, including USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed; recent lethal interdiction of drug-running vessels.
  • Special ops and interdiction missions are described as successful and necessary; “strike the target until it's down”—Mike Sorelli [19:42].
  • Danger of “mission creep” emphasized—importance of clear, limited objectives.
  • Sorelli doubts the need for ground intervention—prefers patient isolation and covert support for Venezuelan resistance.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Strike a target until it's down... the right man is performing the job.” — Mike Sorelli [19:42]
  • “We need to display a little bit of that patience as we further isolate Maduro... Regime change will come, but we have to be patient.” — Mike Sorelli [21:41]
  • “We've got to assume that covert and clandestine operations are going on to support the resistance groups in Venezuela.” — Mike Sorelli [22:58]

Tone: Military expertise, hawkish but cautious, advocates for strength without overreach.

3. Economic Updates: Markets, Policy, and Children’s Investment Initiative

With Philip (Precious Metals Specialist) & Dan Geltrude (CPA)

• [26:01–30:02] (Philip Segment); [31:59–36:14] (Geltrude Segment)
• Topic 1: Crypto market collapse and gold’s stability, President Trump's new Fed chair pick, and Michael Dell’s $6.25B investment in “Trump accounts”.
  • Crypto: Massive leveraged wipeout, uncertainty over systemic leverage, “canary in the coal mine” for broader markets—Philip [26:04].
  • Significance of Trump’s Fed chair appointment: balancing inflation and debt ([27:13]).
  • Michael Dell’s $6.25B gift for child investment accounts: touted as “the start that they need” for lower income kids ([28:51]).
• Notable Quotes:
  • “When liquidity tightens, the most speculative assets fall first... a canary in the coal mine for the broader economy.” — Philip [26:04]
  • “$6.4 billion for America’s children is absolutely massive. They will learn the power of compounded interest... give these kids the start that they need.” — Philip [28:51]
• Topic 2: Economy’s direction—record holiday sales, confidence in Trump’s economic policies, prospects for eliminating income tax.
  • Substantial online sales for Black Friday/Cyber Monday indicate recovery.
  • Dan Geltrude supports cautious optimism: “...We are in a state of repairing what's been done... it's getting better and it's going to get better. We just need a little time.” [33:26].
  • Skepticism about likelihood of no income tax (“a very tall order... not easy to take income tax out of our revenue equation at this point” — [35:41]).
• Notable Quotes:
  • “People are clearly spending money... the numbers do indicate there is confidence in what lies ahead.” — Dan Geltrude [34:40]

Tone: Optimistic, pro-Trump, pragmatic when discussing policy implementation.

4. Supreme Court & Texas Redistricting

With Jim Pfaff (Conservative Caucus President)

• [39:11–44:19]
• Topic: Supreme Court allows Texas to implement new congressional redistricting ahead of 2026 midterms.
• Key Issues:
  • Supreme Court’s decision upholds Texas’ Republican-drawn map, expected to benefit the GOP; parallels drawn to Democrat redistricting in blue states.
  • Moves away from older, racially-driven gerrymandering toward “communities of interest.”
  • Pushback against independent commissions due to perceived susceptibility to bias.
  • Anticipates positive realignment for Republicans in Texas, Florida, Indiana, and more.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “The argument that it's somehow racist or racially based to do a politically focused map is absurd because for decades now we've had Democrat states doing that all the time.” — Jim Pfaff [40:19]
  • “This trend is actually positive. I don't think we want independent commissions drawing these maps... can be subject to worse problems.” — Jim Pfaff [41:23]

Tone: Strategic, combative, underscores fairness by “leveling the playing field.”

5. American Community Highlight: South Dakota Harvest

• [47:10–49:33]
• Topic: Neighbors complete farmer Randy Finesvold’s harvest after his sudden death.
  • Example of community, resilience, and American values.
  • 75+ volunteers, 12 combines, coordinated with 100 communities.
• Memorable Moment:
  • “The effort shown by Randy’s friends reminds us of what makes America so wonderful.” — Brian Glenn [48:37]

6. Viewers’ Question Segment: D.C. Pipe Bomb Arrest Delays

• [47:10–49:33]
• Question of the Day: “Why do you think it took nearly five years to arrest the D.C. pipe bomb suspect?”
  • Viewer responses: bureaucratic distraction, intentional delay, incompetence, political motivations (summarized by Brian Glenn).

7. Lighthearted Exchange & Tease for Upcoming Shows

With Eric Bolling

• [49:33–51:45]
  • Banter about snow angels on the White House lawn, Secret Service, coming segments (Sheriff Mark Lamb and Andrew Colvitt), and crypto’s volatility.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• "This is just the tip of the iceberg and... probably the biggest fraud story in the history of this nation."
  — Pete Stauber ([05:19])

• “We need to display a little bit of that patience as we further isolate Maduro... Regime change will come, but we have to be patient.”
  — Mike Sorelli ([21:41])

• "When liquidity tightens, the most speculative assets fall first... a canary in the coal mine for the broader economy."
  — Philip ([26:04])

• “We are in a state of repairing what's been done... it's getting better and it's going to get better. We just need a little time.”
  — Dan Geltrude ([33:26])

• “The argument that it's somehow racist or racially based to do a politically focused map is absurd because for decades now we've had Democrat states doing that all the time.”
  — Jim Pfaff ([40:19])

Episode Flow & Tone

• Direct, populist, and combative: The episode is unapologetically critical of establishment politicians, especially Democrats, and frames political change as a restoration of American values.
• Conversational and personal: Regular banter and personal anecdotes create a “for the people, by the people” tone.
• Expert-driven segments: Military, financial, and policy experts provide legitimacy to the critiques and analysis.
• Optimistic conclusion: Though critical, the hosts end with a call to community and optimism about future “course corrections” through American resilience and political engagement.

For Listeners Who Haven’t Tuned In

You’ll come away from this episode with:

• An in-depth look at the scope of government fraud and the obstacles to reform in Minnesota, and how it’s fueling political upheaval.
• Military and geopolitical insights on US-Venezuela tensions, with a strong emphasis on accountability and avoiding quagmires.
• Economic updates framed optimistically around Trump-era policy, major philanthropic investment in children, and desire for tax reform.
• A review of Supreme Court actions affecting partisan advantage in electoral maps.
• A reminder of American neighborliness, and community spirit.
• Engaged, rapid-fire coverage of current political questions, with expert guests and lively panel interactions—all couched in a distinctly conservative, anti-mainstream-media point of view.