Podcast Summary: Real America’s Voice – America’s Voice Live with Steve Gruber (January 12, 2026)

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode, hosted by Steve Gruber, delivers a characteristically unfiltered, right-leaning perspective on several pressing news stories: the controversy surrounding the ICE-involved shooting of Renee Nicole Goode in Minnesota, widespread anti-regime protests in Iran, renewed talk of the U.S. potentially “purchasing” Greenland, and new American dietary guidelines. Gruber frames the narrative as a defense of law enforcement and “common sense” against perceived left-wing misinformation, cultural decline, and global threats. The tone is often combative and skeptical of mainstream coverage, aiming to offer “honest views” for patriotic Americans.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The ICE-Involved Shooting of Renee Nicole Goode

Overview:
Steve Gruber leads the episode with an extensive breakdown of the shooting in Minnesota, in which Renee Nicole Goode was killed by an ICE agent after allegedly attempting to run over the agent with her car. The episode critiques both media coverage and left-wing activists’ response.

• Narrative Framing:
  • Gruber claims there’s a “war on common sense” and a coordinated leftist campaign to turn Goode into a martyr.
  • Emphasizes that video evidence shows Goode’s vehicle striking the officer ([01:30]).
  • Accuses media and politicians (notably Senator Adam Schiff) of “flat out lying” and misrepresenting her as an innocent victim ([02:28]).

“If Renee Nicole Goode had been murdered by an illegal alien, there’d be no rioting in the streets. We wouldn't even know her name.” — Steve Gruber [02:07]

• ICE Watch Groups & Protests:

  • Gruber details the activities of ICE Watch groups, arguing they deliberately obstruct law enforcement, and claims their tactics are dangerous and racially divisive ([06:22]).
  • He cites social media posts exemplifying anti-ICE sentiment (e.g., Zara Larsson) as evidence of “pervasive hatred” ([07:26]).

• Law Enforcement Perspective:

  • Tom Homan (former ICE director) is featured, pleading for “toning down the rhetoric,” warning that dangerous anti-law enforcement discourse can lead to more violence ([07:53]).
  • Gruber laments that increased attacks on ICE are “what happens when the left declares war on common sense” ([08:38]).

"The bloodshed will continue for as long as the left continues its war against law enforcement." — Steve Gruber [08:38]

• Panel Clips & Media Criticism:
  • Includes tense exchanges from panel discussions (e.g., on CNN), with Gruber pushing back against hosts who dispute the narrative ([09:07]-[10:44]).
  • Gruber calls out “legacy media dishonesty” and accuses them of running “propaganda for the radical fringe” ([12:47]).

“You guys are meant to report the truth. How have you let yourself become agents of propaganda...?” — Steve Gruber [12:47]

2. International Focus: Iran Protests

Overview:

• Gruber and former Rep. Allen West discuss the massive anti-regime uprisings in Iran and the lack of mainstream media coverage ([15:38]).

• Points Raised:

  • Contrasts Trump’s forceful warnings to the regime with past Democratic administrations’ approach ([16:20]).
  • Argues the U.S. should use diplomatic, informational, military, and economic ("DIME") levers to support Iranian protesters before considering direct action ([16:53]).

“The mullahs and the ayatollahs have to know that this is a different president and their time... is coming to an end.” — Allen West [17:10]

• Contrast of Women’s Rights:
  • Gruber criticizes American liberals, particularly feminists, for not speaking out about the plight of women in Iran ([17:15]).
  • Allen West points out the inconsistency, saying many on the left “would rather protect criminal illegal immigrants... instead of speaking out for women truly being oppressed” ([17:56]).

3. Strategic Issues: Greenland

• Greenland Acquisition Debate:
  • Discussion on the perceived strategic importance of Greenland and the idea of purchasing it or increasing U.S. influence there ([18:36]).
  • Allen West recommends security agreements and joint military exercises instead of direct acquisition, stressing the need to deter Russian and Chinese incursions ([19:41]).

“We need to have military training exercises up there in Greenland to show those adversaries that we're very serious.” — Allen West [20:06]

• Prediction:
  • Gruber speculates that under Trump, the U.S. will increase control of Greenland ([20:45]).

4. On-the-ground ICE Operations: Ben Berklam’s Report

• Firsthand Account:
  • Ben Berklam, reporting from Los Angeles, describes ICE dealing with organized opposition from “anarchists, communists, and jihadists” collaborating to obstruct law enforcement ([22:56]).
  • Describes a chaotic incident in Minneapolis with activists interfering in real time ([23:40]).
  • Reports ICE morale is high despite adversity due to a strong sense of mission ([25:23]).

“These are warriors that want to do their job, put American citizens first, protect their communities... They just want to be able to do their job.” — Ben Berklam [25:23]

5. Nutrition & Health Policy: Ben Carson on Dietary Guidelines

Overview:

• Dr. Ben Carson discusses the newly released American Dietary Guidelines, which promote higher protein and healthy fats, and a reduction in carbs and processed foods ([28:26]).

• Policy Shifts:

  • Critique of previous guidelines that prioritized carbs and grains (the “food pyramid”) ([29:05]).
  • Carson emphasizes science-backed recommendations, pushing more natural and fresh food, and calls for “turning the pyramid upside down” to signify a shift in priorities.

"The fact of the matter is we've been given a lot of bad information through my entire life about the food pyramid. It's finally been changed." — Steve Gruber [28:48]

"We trade high nutrition for convenience. And that's having a very deleterious effect." — Dr. Ben Carson [29:44]

• Solutions:
  • Advocates for more direct-from-farm produce, better SNAP program guidelines, and education around nutrition ([35:06]).
  • Asserts that fixing nutrition can greatly improve public health outcomes and decrease chronic diseases ([34:05]).

6. Political Realignment & Media Critique

• Substack writer Matthew Nouriel explains his shift from the Democratic Party, citing post-2022 silence on Iran and growing discomfort with left-leaning activism after October 7 events ([36:41]).

“The people who we are told are anti-justice are the ones speaking up for justice in Iran. And the ones who are supposedly the arbiters of justice are completely silent.” — Matthew Nouriel [37:17]

• Gruber spotlights clips of political figures (Kristi Noem, Brad Todd) calling out liberal politicians for their handling of the ICE incident, arguing that leftist rhetoric endangers public safety ([38:05], [39:23]).

7. Community & Viewer Engagement

• Shares uplifting “What Makes America Wonderful” story—a Tennessee couple adopting a long-waiting foster child ([41:04]).
• Reads audience responses to the question: Should the U.S. intervene militarily in Iran? Overwhelmingly, the sentiment is non-interventionist, focusing on problems at home ([42:09]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|--------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:07 | Steve Gruber | "If Renee Nicole Goode had been murdered by an illegal alien, there’d be no rioting in the streets. We wouldn't even know her name." | | 07:53 | Tom Homan | "I'm begging—tone down the rhetoric. In my career, I buried border patrol agents, I buried ICE agents. ... I don't want to see anybody die." | | 08:38 | Steve Gruber | "The bloodshed will continue for as long as the left continues its war against law enforcement." | | 12:47 | Steve Gruber | "You guys are meant to report the truth. How have you let yourself become agents of propaganda...?" | | 16:53 | Allen West | “We call it the DIME theory... diplomatic, informational, military and economic. And I think you're going to look at those other things before we ever go to a military approach.” | | 17:56 | Allen West | "...they would rather... try to protect criminal illegal immigrants... instead of speaking out for the women that are truly being oppressed." | | 20:06 | Allen West | "We need to have military training exercises up there in Greenland to show those adversaries that we're very serious." | | 25:23 | Ben Berklam | “These are warriors that want to do their job, put American citizens first, protect their communities... They just want to be able to do their job.” | | 29:05 | Steve Gruber | "The fact of the matter is we've been given a lot of bad information through my entire life about the food pyramid. It's finally been changed." | | 29:44 | Dr. Ben Carson | "We trade high nutrition for convenience. And that's having a very deleterious effect." | | 37:17 | Matthew Nouriel | “The people who we are told are anti-justice are the ones speaking up for justice in Iran. And the ones who are supposedly the arbiters of justice are completely silent.” | | 39:23 | Brad Todd | "It's a tragedy that Renee Goode is dead... [But] Democrats were encouraging people to obstruct law enforcement. They're putting them in harm's way with their rhetoric, and it's wrong." |

Important Segment Timestamps

• [00:30]—Start and top stories, including Iran, ICE shooting, Greenland
• [02:00–08:38]—Breakdown of Renee Nicole Goode shooting, ICE/leftist dynamics
• [09:07–12:38]—Panel discussions, media coverage criticism; JD Vance response
• [15:38–21:49]—Iran protests overview & analysis with Allen West, Greenland discussion
• [22:56–26:22]—Ben Berklam’s on-the-ground ICE reporting from LA
• [28:26–36:06]—New Dietary Guidelines with Dr. Ben Carson, impact of processed foods
• [36:41–37:40]—Matthew Nouriel’s political shift commentary
• [38:05–40:09]—Clips of Kristi Noem, Brad Todd; media & law enforcement rhetoric
• [41:04–42:09]—“What Makes America Wonderful” story; Viewer question responses on Iran

Tone & Language

• The episode maintains a sharply critical, often sarcastic and combative tone toward left-wing politicians, activists, and most mainstream outlets.
• Gruber’s language is direct and colloquial; experts and correspondents echo this style, seeking to “just tell it like it is.”
• Frequent use of rhetorical questions (“What is wrong with American libs?”), metaphor (the “war on common sense”), and appeals to patriotism.

Conclusion

This episode of “America’s Voice Live” delivers a sweeping conservative indictment of what host Steve Gruber and his guests perceive as left-leaning media misinformation and dangerous activism around law enforcement, immigration, and U.S. policy worldwide. It insists on the priority of American interests and traditions (“common sense,” “law and order,” “real food”) as antidotes to both domestic cultural chaos and foreign threats, ultimately positioning itself as a reliable outpost against the supposed failures and fabrications of mainstream coverage.

Useful for listeners who want:

• Right-of-center perspectives on current events
• In-depth criticism of progressive activism and media narratives
• Insights into conservative policy proposals on law enforcement, international affairs, and public health

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