Real America’s Voice Live with Steve Gruber – January 19, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of America's Voice Live centers on American foreign policy shifts under President Trump, with a heavy focus on the potential U.S. acquisition or expanded control of Greenland for strategic security reasons, rising tensions with China, Russia, and the EU, and the debates this provokes within NATO. The show also tackles recent unrest in Iran, U.S. involvement in Venezuela, protests against immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, and on-the-ground coverage from the World Economic Forum in Davos. The episode’s tone is assertive, patriotic, and sometimes combative, echoing the network’s self-described mission of "real news, honest views."

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Push for Operational Control of Greenland

(Main Segment begins: 03:27)

• Historical Context: Host Steve Gruber revisits the longstanding American interest in Greenland, referencing offers by Presidents Truman and Eisenhower.
  • "The overtures to acquire Greenland go back to 1867...In 1946, Harry Truman offered $100 million..." (05:28)
• Strategic Value: Greenland described as essential for U.S. Arctic and missile defense strategy, and as a barrier to Russian and Chinese military ambitions in the region.
  • Rebecca Grant (national security analyst): "It's a prime piece of real estate. If you're looking at threat routes for Russian or Chinese ballistic missiles, you have got to have Greenland." (06:04)
• Tensions with Allies: The EU is angry over Trump's tariff threats, viewing them as "economic blackmail." The U.S. frames them as leverage for national security.
  • Gruber: "The Europeans don't like it, and to me, I say that's not really relevant. It's part of America's national security, isn't it?" (05:50)
  • Grant: "The threat of China has been pretty clear for a long time...activity over Greenland is to send that signal." (07:26)
• NATO’s Ineffectiveness?: Gruber and Grant question European military investment and NATO's capacity to defend the Arctic.
  • Gruber: "They've neglected their militaries for decades...the only respectable military on the European continent anymore is probably France." (06:50)
• Geopolitical Play: President Trump's approach combines military and trade tactics, threatening increased tariffs to pressure negotiation.
  • Grant: "The deadline is in June, that's right before another big NATO summit. So I think what he’s doing is just hurrying up the alliance." (10:09)

Notable Quote

• Rebecca Grant: "We have to have no Chinese and Russian presence [in Greenland], and we've got to have the ability to have our forces there." (10:27)

2. Canadian Turmoil and Chinese Influence

(12:02–14:04)

• Mark Carney (new Canadian PM) makes trade deals with China, upsetting Alberta province, which is now considering secession.
  • Gruber: "If Alberta leaves, then Quebec leaves, Canada ceases to exist as we know it. Do you think that's a real possibility?" (12:39)
  • Grant: "They'll be sorry they let China in. I hope Canada stays together. We need them as a good northern ally." (12:39)

On Chinese EV Imports:

• Grant is wary of 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles bound for Canada: "I don't want any Chinese EVs in North America, full stop. Not a single one. If I could do it, I would." (13:36)

3. U.S. Assertiveness in the Western Hemisphere

(14:04–14:53)

• U.S. involvement in Venezuela blocks Chinese and Russian incursion; Cuba, losing Venezuelan oil, is destabilized.
  • Grant: "The United States is back in the Western Hemisphere and we're not going to tolerate...influence in Venezuela." (14:32)

4. Military Implications of Greenland & NATO Relations (Interview with Lt. Col. Allen West)

(18:37–24:02)

• Importance of Defense: Greenland as an "unsinkable aircraft carrier" for the U.S. missile defense system.
  • Gruber: "It's pivotal to this Golden Dome missile defense system. It's pivotal to the protection of the NATO alliance." (18:57)
• European Deficiencies: Both men criticize NATO allies for underinvestment in defense, echoing frustrations from earlier in the episode.
  • West: "The Europeans just are not up to this task right now. The Kingdom of Denmark...I don't think they're ready to provide the defense shield...for Greenland that is necessary." (21:09)
• On Sovereignty and History: Both hosts note that Denmark’s historic policies in Greenland (e.g., forced sterilization programs) have bred resentment; American involvement could improve Greenlanders’ quality of life.
  • West: "Let's remember some of the brutal policies...forced sterilization...that has never been very popular with the people there." (23:00)

Notable Moment

• Gruber: "Greenland most likely maintains its sovereignty, maybe as an independent nation, but with a very close working relationship with the United States." (22:04)

5. Escalating Unrest in Iran

(24:02–25:59)

• Mass protests in Iran, with Trump warning the regime against brutal crackdowns.
• West: "Donald Trump has showed the Iranian people that he will be there to set the conditions for their success, unlike Barack Obama, unlike Joe Biden...I think that you will see the regime in Iran topple." (24:38)
• Gruber raises the classic dilemma: “you trade the devil you know for the devil you don’t” – could something worse replace the current regime?
  • West: "I think these people want to get back to what Iran was before the Ayatollah was there. It was a very western country...They want freedoms, they want liberties." (25:59)

6. President Trump Heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos

(29:31–31:55)

• Live report from White House correspondent Brian Glenn on the ground in Davos.
• Details: Over 400 top political leaders, 65 heads of state, major CEOs; notable attendees include David Beckham, Matt Damon, Yo-Yo Ma, Amal Clooney; but not Klaus Schwab or Denmark’s delegation.
• Focus: Trump expected to “reset the world order” and “deliver the terms of surrender financially, economically to EU nations.” (31:55)
  • Gruber: "He's serious about it and he's not going to take no for an answer." (31:55)

7. Minneapolis Church Protest Incident

(37:03–45:56)

• Incident: Anti-ICE protesters, led by ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon, disrupted a church, falsely targeting a pastor they believed to be an ICE official.
  • Gruber: “Not surprisingly, the protests in Minneapolis rage on. But no one could have expected protesters to storm the House of the Lord.” (37:03)
• Rights and Laws Explained:
  • Former Sheriff Mark Lamb: “The very first thing in the First Amendment...is the right to the freedom of religion…this is private property, not government property...these are godless people. They don't care about impeding on somebody's religious rights." (39:35)
• Federal Response: DOJ opens a civil rights investigation.
• Constitutional Literacy: Sharp criticism of protesters' and Don Lemon’s understanding of the First Amendment.
• Political Impact: Lamb: “Regular everyday American wants to see the work that President Trump is doing. They support law enforcement and they want these people to stop obstructing and putting their lives and the lives of our federal law enforcement at risk.” (45:10)

Notable Exchange

• Mark Lamb: “You can't just storm onto private property and say, I'm protecting my freedom of speech. Doesn't work that way. You can't storm into my house and start telling me it's freedom of speech. Doesn't work that way.” (41:13)

8. Shot Show 2026 in Las Vegas & Less-Lethal Defense

(48:58–55:03)

• Segment: Highlights from the world’s largest firearms and outdoor show.
• Interview with Burna Less Lethal CMO: Showcases new self-defense products offering non-lethal alternatives to firearms, emphasizing the legal risks of lethal force and responsible gun ownership.
  • Burna rep: “We are an American company. Our products are hand assembled in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We're proudly American as we like to say...no permits required, no background checks. Legal in all 50 states.” (51:15, 52:07)
  • On overreliance on lethal force: “We look at the burnout as you're addressing a fender bender situation using a car analogy versus a total collision.” (53:55)
• Sales Data: Over 750,000 units sold since company’s founding, reflecting growing consumer demand for less-lethal defense.

Timeline of Notable Segments

• 03:27 – Greenland as Strategic Priority; Threats to EU Allies
• 05:28–14:53 – Interview with Rebecca Grant: NATO, EU, Canada-China Deal
• 18:37–24:02 – Interview with Lt. Col. Allen West: U.S.-Greenland, Europe’s Military Weakness
• 24:02–25:59 – Iran’s Protest Movement and Trump’s Forced Posture
• 29:31–31:55 – Davos Preview with Brian Glenn
• 37:03–45:56 – Minneapolis Church Disruption; Mark Lamb Interview
• 48:58–55:03 – Shot Show 2026; Less-Lethal Defense Segment

Memorable Quotes

• Rebecca Grant (National Security Analyst):

  "Greenland is at the top of the agenda for NATO, the top of the agenda for the EU, and [Trump] is going to get this problem solved one way or another." (06:04)

• Steve Gruber (Host):

  "Greenland most likely maintains its sovereignty, maybe as an independent nation, but with a very close working relationship with the United States." (22:04)

• Lt. Col. Allen West:

  "You cannot be the leader of the free world if you're not a leader in your own hemisphere." (23:52)

• Mark Lamb (Sheriff and Congressional Candidate):

  "You can't just storm onto private property and say, I'm protecting my freedom of speech. Doesn't work that way." (41:13)

• Brian Glenn (Reporter, from Davos):

  "[Trump]...coming to this World Economic Forum as a sense of doing away and kicking over the apple cart, if you will, for the old world order and installing a new world order." (30:19)

Recap for Non-Listeners

This episode offers a robust, critical look at American foreign policy priorities under Trump, especially regarding Greenland and the Arctic, framed as a new front in the struggle with China, Russia, and a reluctant Europe. The show argues that Trump's aggressive trade and security strategies are necessary—Europe and Canada are depicted as weak or compromised, while Greenland is held up as both a defensible asset and a people needing American protection. Domestically, the episode voices outrage at anti-ICE protests crossing the line by disrupting church services, tying these events to larger concerns about civil disorder, constitutional rights, and failed state leadership. The show closes with a spotlight on innovation in less-lethal self-defense at the Las Vegas Shot Show and a reminder to listeners about the importance of American values, strong security, and faith in national sovereignty.

Note: Timestamps are in MM:SS format and all quotes are verbatim from the transcript.