AMERICA'S VOICE LIVE WITH STEVE GRUBER - OCTOBER 14TH, 2025

Summary

Real America’s Voice Live with Steve Gruber – October 14, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Steve Gruber
Date: October 14, 2025
Episode Theme: Candid Conservative Analysis of American Politics, Culture, and Current Events

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Episode Overview

Steve Gruber delivers sharp, unapologetic conservative commentary on the government shutdown, cultural divisions, and current events. The episode features in-depth discussions on the impact of "liberal white women" in American society, the ongoing government shutdown, recent international diplomacy, the legacy of Charlie Kirk following his assassination, and shifts in the financial markets. With live guests and pointed soundbites, Gruber pushes back against mainstream narratives, emphasizing American values, personal responsibility, and skepticism toward progressive movements.

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Main Segments & Key Discussion Points

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"The Liberal White Woman as Civilizational Threat"

Timestamps: 00:22–13:19

• Gruber’s Opening Salvo:
  Gruber launches into a controversial monologue, claiming "the liberal white woman is the real threat to American civilization today," and cites her as rejecting the very values and privileges America has afforded.

  • Quote: "Are you shocked to hear me say that? Well, it’s true. And I can prove it." (00:53)

• Anecdotes & Audio Clips:

  • Plays confrontational exchanges featuring self-identified "Antifa" women, and angry tirades against MAGA.
    • Example: “I am Antifa, by the way.” (02:54)
    • "I hate you, MAGA. I hate you so much." (03:37)

• Commentary on Fear and Contradiction:

  • Criticizes celebrities (e.g., Kyra Sedgwick) for expressing hypothetical fears (loss of rights, failing social safety nets), arguing, "No one’s coming for your right to vote. But logic doesn’t work with these women. Fear mongering is the order of the day." (06:10)

• Race, Crime, and Social Justice:

  • Gruber argues liberal white women leverage social justice language for self-righteousness and accuses them of sidelining real issues:
    • “Why are white liberal women playing the race card more than anyone?” (06:10)
  • Plays clips debating the connection between progressive policies and tragic crimes (e.g., death of Arina Zaruska).

• “White Savior” Complex Critiqued:

  • Features Black female voices criticizing what they call the “enabling” of black communities by white liberals, characterizing it as the “soft bigotry dressed up as compassion.” (08:56)

    • Notable Quote: "We built an entire system around the lie that black people can't compete... That's not empowerment, that's soft bigotry dressed up as compassion." (08:56)

  • Gruber supports these critiques, adding: "These white women don’t actually listen to black women if they’re conservative or if it doesn’t feed into their savior complex." (09:49)

• Liberal White Women & International Politics:

  • Argues that white liberal women in the U.S. paradoxically "defend Hamas, a terrorist organization that does unspeakable things to women," while claiming to care about women’s rights. (11:16)

  • Plays clips of protestors who openly support Hamas, highlighting contradictions.

  • Discusses “toxic empathy” as described by conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey:

    • Quote: “If I feel so deeply how someone feels that I end up validating a lie... then your empathy has led you to a really dangerous place, even if you started with good intentions.” (12:57)

  • Summary Statement: Gruber’s bottom line: The "white liberal woman" has "thrown in with the worst of the worst... Antifa, Hamas, illegal aliens, violent criminals, rapists, baby killers and the like" and is "emerging as one of the greatest threats to American civilization." (13:01)

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Government Shutdown & Political Analysis

Timestamps: 13:19–20:27

• Intro to Shutdown Analysis:

  • Gruber blames Democrats for prolonging the government shutdown, emphasizing effects on families, small businesses, and military.
  • Guest: Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, also a Senate candidate.

• Shutdown Details:

  • Fleming insists Democrats are orchestrating the shutdown for political reasons, linked to internal party tensions (e.g., Schumer vs. Ocasio-Cortez).

    • "Chuck Schumer is afraid that AOC is going to run against him and win, so now he’s got to turn radical..." (14:46)

  • Discussion of expiring Biden-era temporary measures (Obamacare subsidies, Medicaid for illegals) as central issues.

  • Highlights that Republicans offered a "clean CR," but blame game continues.

  • Both assert that Republicans are winning the public argument this time since they are "not cutting anything, just not adding," with Fleming contending: "I don’t think anybody can defend providing free health care to illegal aliens." (16:25)

• Political Impact and Path Forward:

  • Predicts the standoff will impact midterms and encourages a “return to regular order.”
  • Fleming promotes his Senate campaign, distancing himself from GOP incumbents perceived as anti-Trump.

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Foreign Policy: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire & China Summit

Timestamps: 20:27–27:47

• Biden vs. Trump on Middle East Peace:

  • Exposes frustration at Biden officials, especially Antony Blinken, purportedly trying to "steal credit" for Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
    • “This is like a guy on the very top row of the stadium yelling down, ‘Hey coach, good job using my play that I wrote.’ Think about how absurd this is.” – Mark Serrano, Trump advisor (22:16)
  • Lays blame for recent global instability at the feet of the Biden/Obama era (Afghanistan withdrawal, emboldening of Iran, Russia/Ukraine, Hamas attacks).
  • Critiques the absence of mention for Trump in Democrat praise for the ceasefire.

• China & Trade Prospects:

  • News of an upcoming Trump-Xi Jinping summit in South Korea.
  • Guest Mark Serrano predicts major U.S. wins on trade and manufacturing:
    • “By November 2nd, Steve, we’re going to be hailing the latest new agreement that he’s got with China and it’s going to bring back jobs to America...” (26:02)
  • Addresses concerns about Chinese students and potential reforms to student visa policies to guard against espionage.

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Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day – Honoring the Legacy

Timestamps: 27:54–33:32

• Recollection of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination:

  • Gruber recounts the shock of Kirk's assassination on September 10, highlighting Kirk’s unique impact on conservative youth and intellectual engagement.
    • “Charlie was a once in a generation voice, and he was a voice for the rising generation that has been getting ripped off by the political system…” – Dr. Jeff Myers (29:30)

• Presidential Medal of Freedom for Erica Kirk:

  • President Trump to award Charlie Kirk’s widow a Medal of Freedom on what is now “Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day.”
  • Dr. Jeff Myers and Gruber reflect on Kirk’s habits of continuous learning and respectful debate.
    • “If you’re not afraid, then you can’t be courageous. That’s the whole idea of courage overcoming your fear.” – Charlie Kirk as quoted by Dr. Myers (31:43)

• Addressing Detractors:

  • Gruber and Myers push back against claims that Kirk wasn’t “really a Christian,” with Myers defending Kirk’s faith and knowledge:
    • “I would put his level of Bible knowledge up against half of the pastors in this country.” (32:09)

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Gold Market Surge – Financial Segment

Timestamps: 35:44–40:14

• Discussion with Philip Patrick from Birch Gold:

  • Gold surpasses $4,000/oz, with predictions of $5,000 possibly within a year.
    • “For the first time in decades, there’s been a realization amongst mainstream money managers that paper promises are not hedging financial risk in this climate. And gold’s benefiting.” – Philip Patrick (36:05)

• Investment Advice:

  • Increased demand for physical gold over paper; silver also surging but is less practical for storage.
  • Encouragement that it’s “not too late” for listeners to enter the gold market.

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Heartwarming Story: American Sportsmanship

Timestamps: 40:14–45:15

• "What Makes America Wonderful" Segment:
  • Shares uplifting story of an Oklahoma girls basketball team returning a championship trophy after a technicality revealed they did not fairly win.
    • “Honesty. It’s always the best policy.” (41:30)
  • Emphasizes morality, fairness, and the positive side of American character.

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Listener Feedback: Charlie Kirk’s Impact

Timestamps: 41:30–45:15

• America’s Voice Question of the Day:
  • Respondents recall Kirk's impact: as a husband and father, guiding youth, leading many to faith, encouraging independent thought, and upholding family and Christian values.
    • “He made an impression by opening the door for those that are seeking God, whether or not they embrace him.” (44:26)

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Closing: Sports, Ratings, and Halftime Shows

Timestamps: 45:15–47:28

• Conversation with Eric Bolling:
  • Discusses upcoming Turning Point USA All-American Halftime Show as a ratings alternative to the NFL, featuring artists like Kid Rock and Jason Aldean.
    • “My prediction: the NFL will still win in the ratings, but they’re going to take a huge chunk of viewership out of their halftime show. I truly believe that.” (46:13)
  • Considers possible effects on advertising rates and the NFL’s cultural stance.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The liberal white woman is the real threat to American civilization today. Are you shocked to hear me say that? Well, it’s true. And I can prove it.” – Steve Gruber (00:53)
• “We built an entire system around the lie that black people can’t compete. And we call it justice... That’s not empowerment. That’s soft bigotry dressed up as compassion.” – Black conservative guest (08:56)
• “If I feel so deeply how someone feels that I end up validating a lie... then your empathy has led you to a really dangerous place, even if you started with good intentions.” – Allie Beth Stuckey, as played by Gruber (12:57)
• “This is like a guy on the very top row of the stadium yelling down, ‘Hey coach, good job using my play that I wrote.’ Think about how absurd this is.” – Mark Serrano on Blinken/Biden taking credit for Middle East peace (22:16)
• “Charlie was a once in a generation voice, and he was a voice for the rising generation that has been getting ripped off by the political system…” – Dr. Jeff Myers (29:30)
• “Honesty. It’s always the best policy. And today the Academy of Classical Christian Studies girls basketball team shows us what makes America wonderful.” – Steve Gruber (41:30)

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Episode Structure with Key Timestamps

| Segment | Start | End | |------------------------------------------|----------|----------| | Opening Theme & Monologue | 00:04 | 13:19 | | Government Shutdown Discussion | 13:19 | 20:27 | | Middle East/China – Mark Serrano | 20:27 | 27:47 | | Charlie Kirk Remembrance – Dr. Myers | 27:54 | 33:32 | | Gold Market Analysis – Philip Patrick| 35:44 | 40:14 | | Good News/America’s Voice QOD | 40:14 | 45:15 | | Sports/Media – Eric Bolling | 45:15 | 47:28 |

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Tone and Style

• Direct, confrontational, and passionate conservative perspective
• Mix of serious political critique, personal anecdotes, soundbite-driven segments
• Occasional humor and irony, especially when addressing celebrities or political opponents
• Emotional goodwill when addressing Charlie Kirk’s legacy and stories that highlight American virtues

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For New Listeners

This episode offers a forceful right-wing critique of progressive politics and culture, blending headline analysis with philosophical commentary and personal tributes. Listeners will get a strong sense of Real America’s Voice’s ethos: skeptical of the political establishment and "woke" culture, eager to honor conservative heroes, and invested in both national and everyday American success stories.

Transcript

[Antifa Woman]

This is an iHeart podcast.

[Steve Gruber]

America's Voice live. And welcome to America's Voice Live. I'm Steve Guru, the pulse of the people. We need somebody that's going to hear the people's voice, the truth the mainstream won't touch. This guy is by definition a globalist. And the stories that matter, Rav's own Ben Berklam.

[John Fleming]

Right up over this hill, we got armed cartel.

[Steve Gruber]

I see him, I see him. I see him. Live. Breaking news right now here in Real America's Voice. Unfiltered, these people are domestic terrorists and unapologetic. We're here to take a stand for God and country. Does feel good. America's Voice Live starts now. Welcome to America's Voice Live. I'm Steve Gray. It is Tuesday the 14th of August in the year of our Lord 2025. Let's go to the day's top stories. As always, thank you so much for joining us here on Real America's Voice. We truly appreciate you being here. First, the government shutdown has officially been in effect for two weeks now. While Democrats are still pointing fingers, Americans who own small business or serve the country are the most affected. We'll talk more on that briefly coming up. Also, Biden era officials trying to suggest that former President Joe Biden laid the foundation for the Israel Hamas peace deal. Saying something and doing something are two completely different things. President Trump actually supported his words with action. Then later, we'll talk about what would have been Charlie Kirk's birthday, now being recognized as Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day. It is hard to believe that our friend has passed. But President Trump is also expected to recognize and hand the Presidential Medal of freedom to Mrs. Erica Kirk as a token of appreciation for the legacy Charlie built. All of that coming your way. But first, we start here today. The liberal white woman is the real threat to American civilization today. Are you shocked to hear me say that? Well, it's true. And I can prove it. The liberal white woman is an American citizen who has benefited greatly from all that America has to offer. Civilization that respects women and protects them, built on the nuclear family, built on the principles of rewarding good behavior and punishing for bad behavior, of keeping them safe. And yet the liberal white woman rejects it all. She hates America. She hates the principles that built this great nation. She cannot be reasoned with. And she's raising kids. And if she is, she has them feeling the same way to be ashamed of this great country that raised her. Liberal white women are completely unhinged from reality, spending too much time online reading about white Privilege and male privilege and. And the Handmaid's Tale and a host of other narratives that have convinced them to embrace bigotry and hateful attitudes dressed up as compassion. Liberal white women have been persuaded to side with terrorists and believe that they're morally superior for doing so. Exhibit A out in deep blue Northern Virginia.

[Antifa Woman]

Listen, I have read it extensively and you're not doing. You're not following it.

[Steve Gruber]

Take my picture.

[Antifa Woman]

Would you like my name? Yes. And Trump. Enjoy that. I am Antifa, by the way.

[Steve Gruber]

You're looking for the leader right here. Leader Van Tifa.

[Antifa Woman]

What are you gonna do? Post it?

[Steve Gruber]

Well, she seems nice. How lovely. But trust me, it gets worse. Far worse. Much worse than that. All over the country, these deranged women are spreading their hate while simultaneously calling us the hateful ones. Here is exhibit B. Watch.

[Antifa Woman]

Good morning. And you, maga, you. I hate you all. I hate you guys. You are the biggest embarrassment in this country. Other countries are laughing at us, except for the ones who are dying because of us. Because of you. I hate you, maga. I hate you so much. You are hateful. You are uneducated, unless you're rich and racist.

[Steve Gruber]

That's what too many liberal white women believe about conservatives. About half of their fellow neighbors and citizens. They're racist, rich, uneducated, and a laughing stock of the world. This is a method of thinking, peculiar to the white woman, that America is just the worst. But not them. They don't count themselves as Americans at all. They're somehow better than the rest of their fellow citizens for one reason. They hate them. Of course, it makes no sense. Nothing they believe seems to make much sense. They've been convinced that because conservatives don't want babies killed inside the womb, that the big bad conservatives are, after all, women's rights. All of them. I mean, that's what celebrities are telling them, too. Like Kyra Sedgwick, who's scared from inside her ivory tower behind the security of her gated community. That, of course, comes complete with armed guards. Kevin Bacon's wife. Here she is.

[Antifa Woman]

I'm finding myself pretty scared about a lot of things. Scared about losing my rights as a woman, scared about losing my right to vote as a woman, scared about losing autonomy over my body as a woman, scared of my parents Social Security checks, scared of food banks running out of food and not being able to replenish because they're no longer getting federal funding. Yes, the federal government can use improvement. And there's a lot of things that they've done right over the decades. So I think the answer to being freaked out for me is about community. And I feel excited that we're coming together as a nation on Saturday. You can look it up in your area. It's hands off March. And.

[Steve Gruber]

Be serious. She's not scared about food banks. She probably has a personal chef. Listen, Carrie, you're worth tens of millions. Why don't you just open your own food bank to help people out? It's an idea. No one's coming for your right to vote. But logic doesn't work with these women. Fear mongering is the order of the day, or the disorder of the day, as it were. These are the same women who are afraid to walk alone at night, but who sign petitions to release certain violent criminals from jail because they're black or brown and then encourage all their social media followers to do the same. They want to ride the subway in safety, but they won't admit that it's not racist to keep violent criminals in jail. Something that would have saved Arina Zaruska's life. By the way, why are white liberal women playing the race card more than anyone? Take this exchange, for example.

[Antifa Woman]

Is this sign is racist?

[Mark Serrano]

No, it's not. He was supposed to be in jail. He was. No, because this would be the same.

[Steve Gruber]

If he was white.

[Mark Serrano]

He was released from jail when he was supposed to have a mental evaluation because of these policies. And then he killed Irina Zaruska because of policies implemented by blm.

[Antifa Woman]

A murder.

[Dr. Jeff Myers]

A murder.

[Antifa Woman]

You're making it about this.

[Steve Gruber]

Really?

[Antifa Woman]

She was murdered.

[Mark Serrano]

It's political. Because this person was released from jail after violent offenses because of politics.

[Steve Gruber]

I agree. It's political.

[Antifa Woman]

I don't believe that it's BLM's fault. That's right.

[Mark Serrano]

Okay, because you don't agree with it, and that's fine. You don't have to agree with it. But you haven't made a case.

[Steve Gruber]

You haven't made a case of the county. Stupid.

[Antifa Woman]

But your opinion is stupid.

[Mark Serrano]

Okay, so show me why it's stupid. Challenge.

[Steve Gruber]

It's. I literally just.

[Antifa Woman]

I literally just told you your entire basis of your opinion. You are using ind. You are like.

[Mark Serrano]

So your argument is that I'm racist and that's it?

[Antifa Woman]

Yeah. Okay.

[Mark Serrano]

Okay. So that's not challenging my logic. It's not an argument.

[Steve Gruber]

Like I said, they can't be reasoned with. Not with logic, not with common sense. These are the same white women who marched during BLM and yelled at black police officers. Black police officers for being part of the problem. Even going so far as to call Them racist. I'm not kidding. You remember this, right?

[Mark Serrano]

You're white and you're telling this to.

[Steve Gruber]

Two black police officers. Yeah. Do you see the problem with that a little bit?

[Antifa Woman]

No, I don't.

[Steve Gruber]

Because you know what?

[Antifa Woman]

Just because I'm white and I haven't experienced racism myself doesn't mean I can't fight for justice.

[Steve Gruber]

They're a part of the system. They're a part of the problem. Just because they're black doesn't mean they're not a part of the problem.

[Antifa Woman]

I'm allowed to say this to whoever because I'm white. Racism is a white person's problem. Racism is my problem. I need to fix it.

[Steve Gruber]

That's why I'm here talking to all of them. Black, white, brown, purple. Save your complex much White liberal women. This message is for you. You are not saving the black community. Don't just take my word for it. Listen to this woman who says it so much better. Here she is.

[Antifa Woman]

White liberals, you are not saving the black community. You are holding us back. It's not allyship, it's enabling. You excuse destructive choices. You lower the bar. You hand out sympathy instead of standards and you call that progress. Here's the truth that nobody wants to say out loud. We're not the only group with a painful past. We built an entire system around the lie that black people can't compete. And we call it justice dei, affirmative action, safe spaces, watered down schools, and even lighter sentences for crime. That's not empowerment. That soft bigotry dressed up as compassion. And it's all causing more harm than good to the black community. It whispers you're too weak, too damaged, too broken to do this on your own. And we've accepted that lie for far too long. We don't need your pity. We don't need you to lower the bar.

[Steve Gruber]

Well said. But these white women don't actually listen to black women if they're conservative or if it doesn't feed into their savior complex. They're only interested in being the heroes in their own made up story. Inside their bubbles with make believe facts. They're only interested in living in the past. A past they never lived through. It's like California, a state that never even had slavery. Granting reparations to black people who were never slaves with money taken from white people who never owned slaves. Why are we so stuck in the past? It's not good for anyone. And here's another woman who says the exact same thing.

[Antifa Woman]

Listen, the white liberal has, well, white guilt. They live in the past. And they want black people to stay in the past. Oh, you poor slaves. We remember when we were whipping you on the. On the plantation. And we have so much guilt now. We want to help you now. We want to give you welfare. No. No. Black people don't go get jobs.

[Mark Serrano]

No.

[Antifa Woman]

How dare you? Why would you. We want to fight for your white to be in poverty for the rest of your lives. We know that your kids don't know how to use computers.

[Steve Gruber]

None of them.

[Antifa Woman]

And as a result, none of y' all know how to get driver's license so that you can vote. Yeah. White liberals are stuck in the past.

[Steve Gruber]

Well, when you put it like that, it doesn't sound near as compassionate as they think, right? Not at all. The white liberal woman has been brainwashed into ignoring all common sense for whatever cause is popular online and trendy. It's why we see so many white liberal women defending Hamas, a terrorist organization that does unspeakable things to women, including raping them and burning their babies alive in front of them. These women say they're scared to lose the right to abortion and then go out and march for a group that literally rapes and. And kills women and their children. Listen, you support Hamas?

[Antifa Woman]

I surely do.

[Steve Gruber]

Why wouldn't I? Why wouldn't I?

[John Fleming]

A terrorist organization?

[Antifa Woman]

Yes.

[Dr. Jeff Myers]

Yes.

[Steve Gruber]

That trucks gays of buildings. Oh, yes. Yes. Yeah.

[Antifa Woman]

And what about all the Zionists?

[Steve Gruber]

The terrible Zionists? Hamas killed every single female hostage they had left. Think about that. They killed every single woman so they couldn't tell the world what these monsters had done to them. And yet liberal white women spend their weekends defending them and their massacres. These women have compassion for the wrong people. They've allowed white guilt to completely undermine truth, common sense, and their minds. Conservative activist Allie Beth Stuckey calls it toxic empathy, and she educated a bunch of liberals on it in a debate just this week. Here she is. That empathy can be toxic and lead to sin. So if I feel so deeply how someone feels that I end up validating a lie, telling them something that's not true to make them feel better, or affirming what God calls sin. Or I would argue, if it leads.

[Antifa Woman]

Us to support destructive policies, policies that.

[Steve Gruber]

Are bad for the individual, bad for society, then your empathy has led you to a really dangerous place, even if you started with good intentions. Yeah. Does the white liberal woman have good intentions? Maybe. But today, the white liberal woman is emerging as one of the greatest threats to American civilization because she's completely thrown in with the worst of the worst. Antifa Hamas illegal aliens, violent criminals, rapists, baby killers and the like. And today you have been warned. Coming up after the break, Chuck Schumer and his Democrat colleagues continue to hold the United States government hostage in order to push their America last agenda. I'll bring on Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming to discuss next on abl. The government shutdown has now hit the two week mark and Americans are feeling it. Families, small businesses and those who serve this country are caught in the middle. While Washington points fingers, the Dems are still holding America hostage at the expense of everyday Americans. And join me now to discuss all of that, Louisiana state Treasurer and a candidate for Senate in Louisiana, John Fleming. John, nice to have you back on the program.

[John Fleming]

Hey, Steve, great to be with you again.

[Steve Gruber]

All right, let's talk about this. Two weeks on, look, it was a clean resolution, pretty simple stuff, clean resolution. The Republicans put nothing on it. And so when Mike Johnson says we have nothing to negotiate with, we didn't put anything there. The Democrats are holding it hostage. And people are saying, well, the Democrats have the Senate, the House and the White house. It takes 60 votes in the United States Senate to get it through. Everybody knows that it's taken a single civics class in their life. Where are we in your estimation?

[John Fleming]

Well, what you say is true. And of course, the Democrats who are pushing this Schumer shutdown are doing this partly politically, maybe very much politically, and that Chuck Schumer is afraid that AOL is going to run against him and win. So now he's got to turn radical rather than doing his job as minority leader. But look, there's two main issues here. And both of them were spending things that were done during the Biden administration that were expiring. They were put into law as temporary measures. One is, of course, enhancement of Obamacare subsidies and the other is Medicaid for illegals. Well, neither one of those were intended to be permanent. So under the original plan done by the Democrats themselves, they are expiring. And as you say, the speaker comes through with a clean cr, it doesn't have any entanglements, no hooks, and says let's pass this thing and get on with business. And now we're almost two weeks and.

[Steve Gruber]

It hasn't been accomplished, has not been accomplished. And so it's always a PR war right there. It's always a public relations war. They try to get the upper hand. But right now it seems to me the Democrats are losing the argument. It seems that people realize that if they would just negotiate on health care after the government's Open, which we have until the end of the year to get addressed. And look, I think the Republicans already offered a one year extension, but they're not going to fold and do it this way. Come on, let's have some common sense here. Right.

[John Fleming]

Well, I spent eight years in the House of Representatives and I lived through several shutdowns. And you're right, usually the Republicans are losing because they want to cut something that was already in place. But this is different. Republicans are not cutting anything. They're just not adding something. And as a result of this, Republicans are winning this. It always seems, at least in the media's eye, some kind of contest. Somebody wins, somebody loses. But I don't think anybody can defend providing free health care to illegal aliens who should be in their own countries getting care from their own doctors in their own countries.

[Steve Gruber]

Yeah. So what is the path forward then, honestly? Because at some point, somebody has to blink. At some point somebody has to say, okay, the TSA can't go without paychecks. We can't continue to not have paychecks going out to others in the government that are doing important jobs. It's not. It's not appropriate. So how do we find a path forward?

[John Fleming]

Well, certainly after this period of time, the pain has begun because that means all federal workers, the military, are not getting their paychecks. Now, hopefully President Trump has restored pay through some extra funding for the military. We just can't allow our military families to go without food and without their paychecks. But this, this is a standoff. Maybe it comes to a compromise, but like you say, they can. We're getting close to the end of the year. All they need to do is cut this thing clean and jump right into negotiations. There's already been 12 bills, appropriation bills passed. That's all of them. And so really, it's just return to regular order. Again, I think this is all about the contest between AOC and Chuck Schumer during the Schumer shutdown. And Democrats got to get this right. I think it is hurting them politically, and I think it's going to affect them in the midterms.

[Steve Gruber]

Yeah. Back in March, Chuck Schumer said it was a terrible idea to shut the government down. He voted for continuing resolution. We did it 13 times during the Biden years in the White House. This is different. I think you're right. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, I think regardless of how this goes, is going to challenge Chuck Schumer in a primary. I believe that's a foregone conclusion. She's got a lot of backers, a lot of money coming her way and a lot of fringe people that will support her. I think that's exactly right. Now, talk about your race. Let's talk about your race for the United States Senate.

[John Fleming]

Yes.

[Steve Gruber]

What's it going to take to win in Louisiana?

[John Fleming]

Well, I've been running since December against Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in the second impeachment trial. And he's a Republican. He was among seven Republican senators who did that. No one's ever found any evidence upon which they voted to convict him. Unfortunately, they were not successful. President Trump got reelected, and thank goodness for that. I lead in the polls. I've led in the polls all the way. Many other parts of my campaign are winning. I have over 10,000 yard signs across the state. My opponents, including Cassidy, have none. So we're really leading in this race. And unfortunately, Bill Cassidy, I think, is going to be unwelcome to go back to Washington from Louisiana. He's capped. His ceiling is 30%.

[Steve Gruber]

And.

[John Fleming]

And somebody with 100% name ID and incumbent Senator cannot get reelected with numbers like that.

[Steve Gruber]

Yeah. I think that there's a variety of votes that are suspect for Senator Cassidy. I think you're right about that, John. We wish you well in the election. People are watching right now, want to know more about who you are and what you stand for. Where can they go?

[John Fleming]

Flemingsenate campaign.com Flemingsenate campaign.Com or just Google my name, John Fleming, and it'll take you right there. Thank you so much for having me today, Steve.

[Steve Gruber]

Wish you well, sir. Wish you well. Right up after the break, former Biden officials trying to steal credit for President Trump's historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas. We'll talk about that coming up next in America's Voice live. Well, if you can believe it, some former Biden administration officials tried to take credit yesterday for the Israel Hamas ceasefire. Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken posted on X a series of 12 posts that included this. President Trump adopted and built on the plan the Biden administration developed after months of discussions with Arab leaders. Really? President Trump responded on Air Force One. Take a look at this. This was bad policy by Biden and by Obama. Remember when Bibi came and he begged that you not do what they were doing with Iran? You remember that, right?

[John Fleming]

Begged him.

[Steve Gruber]

And they wouldn't even listen to him. Everything they did was the opposite.

[Mark Serrano]

What you should have done.

[Steve Gruber]

And it's nice that they try and take a little credit. Yeah. Here to elaborate and put that to rest on what the ceasefire really means for the Middle east and the world is former senior Trump advisor Mark Serrano. Mark, nice to see you again.

[Mark Serrano]

You too, Steve. Thank you.

[Steve Gruber]

It is a bit rich to see Anthony blinken. Right. John McCain warned the world about him. You might not have agreed with John McCain on a number of things, but John McCain warned the world that Antony Blinken was a danger to the United States. He should never have a position of power. And yet that's where he ended up. And taking credit. Does he take credit for the Abraham Accords as well? I mean, come on.

[Mark Serrano]

This is. Steve, this is like a guy on the very top row of the stadium yelling down, hey, Coach, good job. Using my play that I wrote. Think about this, how absurd this is. In August of 2021, tragically, we had the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. So we basically empowered the Taliban and ISIS was back on the map. The next year, 2022, March, I believe, Russia invades Ukraine. The next year, October 7th, we have, you know, an emboldened Hamas decides to attack our friends in Israel. What a disaster. This was. The gang that couldn't shoot straight. In fact, if they had done nothing, it would have been so much better for our national security. But everything they did was a disaster. And as you indicated, Steve, they empowered Iran. They basically doubled down on what. On Obama's policies. And remember, they lifted the sanctions against Iran, got. Gave them billions of. Billions of dollars, opened up their oil sales so they could attack Israel. These guys.

[Steve Gruber]

This is a new mark, a joke. Yeah. This isn't new. I mean, I recall they said when we exited Afghanistan, that was Donald Trump's plan. That fiasco in Afghanistan was hardly Donald Trump's plan. He wouldn't have given away Bagram Air Force Base. Remember when they did that? I mean, they have no shame.

[Dr. Jeff Myers]

Yeah.

[Mark Serrano]

You know, Blinken, unfortunately, you know, he is forever tied to Joe Biden, and Joe Biden is tied to him. And you just. I read his post and I think, are you writing this with a straight face? Are you really trying to bask in the glow of Donald Trump's victory, where Donald Trump, through his power and his skill and his principles, has been able to eliminate conflicts around the world that the Biden administration created. It's just laughable. How can they really look at something like that? Why wouldn't you just shut up and stay out of it? Let Donald Trump gain some attention. By the way, I saw post after post after post for members of Congress, Democrat leaders, and every one of them were, oh, we're so happy for this peace agreement. And not one of them mentioned Donald Trump except a couple. Not one of them mentioned Donald Trump. The reason why.

[Steve Gruber]

You know, it's weird, Mark, I'm looking through the notes here. I don't think I've heard from Rashida Tlaib. It's the strangest thing. She's the Palestinian member of Congress. I just, I'm, I got nothing here. Isn't that weird?

[Mark Serrano]

You know, if you recognize the ethos of this Democrat leadership, pick any issue, whether it's the government shutdown or it's the war in Gaza or the border and the attacks on the ICE agents. The ethos of the Democrat leadership is so contrary to American exceptionalism and it is all ultimately about their power, trying to reclaim their power for their own needs. Whereas Donald Trump is leveraging power for the safety and security and prosperity of America and the working man giving us our God given rights back. These people believe that government is their God and they believe in every policy. It is all about their power and death and destruction.

[Steve Gruber]

It is a religion for them. Yeah, it's a religion. It's a theology for them. I want to ask you one more thing before you go because this is news just coming out today. President Trump and Xi Jinping to meet in South Korea on October 31, November 1, another very critical meeting. As we know that Trump is ready to jack those tariffs up on China, sent the markets a couple of different ways. Little whiplash. What do you expect from this meeting?

[Mark Serrano]

You know, I was had the honor of being in the Rose Garden on Liberation Day, April 2nd, Steve. And that day I said this ultimately is not about any, anybody else but Xi Jinping and China. And I think Donald Trump put him in front of xi Jinping By November 2nd, Steve, we're going to be hailing the latest new agreement that he's got with China and it's going to bring back jobs to America, manufacturing to America. It's going to put them in their proper place. He's got the power, especially by the way, after this deal he just cut in the Middle East. He is basically taking cards off the table for China. They need energy from the Middle east because they're going to be blocked through Donald Trump's skill and his brilliance. Xi Jinping is going to deal with Donald Trump and they're going to, he's going to apply the art of the deal. We're going to be talking November 2nd, Steve, about what happened.

[Steve Gruber]

One last question about China. One last question about China, Mark. And that is an area of concern for a lot of Americans, 600,000 Chinese students continuing to come to America, to our colleges and universities. Donald Trump has given it the green light. Some people concerned about that, I think rightfully so. Last word to you.

[Mark Serrano]

Yeah. I think the president is going to take a closer look and reform our visa policy, student visa policy, and keep in mind China's economy is a wreck. And so that issue is something Trump's going to be able to leverage in his negotiations is the student visas. And I think he'll reform them. Steve Maga wants it and we need it in America. We need to reform that open door to spies from China.

[Steve Gruber]

There you have it. Former senior Trump adviser Mark Serrano. Mark, always a pleasure. Thank you for being here.

[Mark Serrano]

My pleasure.

[Steve Gruber]

All right. After the break, I'll discuss the official recognition of Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day and reminisce on the lasting impact our friend had. Details coming up. September 10th is a day that I will never forget. Many of you the same. Moments before we went on the air here for this program that day we were informed that Charlie Kirk had been shot. We didn't know if he was alive, dead. We sat through the next couple of hours wondering. About an hour into the program, John Solomon made the announcement that Charlie Kirk had not survived the public assassination in Utah. It struck us all, besides being an engaging and down to earth personality, Charlie Kirk always believed in the concept of having a marketplace of ideas where everyone was welcome to express their views no matter what opinion they had. President Trump also knew Charlie well, so much so that today on Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day, his birthday, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is expected to be awarded to Erica Kirk, his wife, his widow, to remind her and us of the lasting impact Charlie had. Here to talk about this is the president of Summit Ministries, Dr. Jeff Myers. Doctor, nice to see you here, Jeff, as always. And look, it was a day that is seared into my memory. I'll never forget it. I think that's true for millions of Americans. And so today's honor is meaningful to a lot of people around this country. Isn't.

[Dr. Jeff Myers]

Certainly is. Charlie was a once in a generation voice, and he was a voice for the rising generation that has been getting ripped off by the political system, by people who are casting them into lifelong debt, providing programs that they can't use at costs they can't afford. And he was the one to stand up and stop. We're not doing this anymore. You know, William F. Buckley was that kind of guy in the 1950s and 1960s when he was a young man. And Charlie is Going to be deeply missed, I can tell you, as I, you know, because Charlie was a friend of mine. He's a friend of a lot of people. But, you know, he. I was one of the guys who he would reach out to and say, hey, what about this or that, or you have an article, things like that. And so he was a constant learner. He wasn't just like he was a celebrity. He was just always learning and trying to grow and learning how to be bold and personally engaging with people. Man, we need 10,000 Charlie Kirks.

[Steve Gruber]

Yeah. Larry Arn, the president of Hillsdale College, I know you know, the president there as well, said Charlie earned 31 certificates of doing those Hillsdale programs that are so wonderful online, where you can learn about Aristotle or the founding of this country. Charlie was a sponge. He said he spent at least an hour or two every day studying new things, whether it was Aristotle or the Bible or American history. And what a way to set a standard, really. I mean, setting a standard of learning in America. Right. That's one of the things he did.

[Dr. Jeff Myers]

I think that's what people appreciate about it. As I was reflecting and getting ready for this show today, I realized, you know, probably they're probably about 5, 5 to 10% of the people in this country who hated Charlie Kirk, and then maybe another 10 or 15% who couldn't understand what the big deal is. But two thirds of the people in this country, people who didn't agree with his viewpoints on issues, look at him and say, I want to be a guy like that. I want to be the kind of guy who can stand up for what I believe without being angry, being intelligent about it, and continually learning. Charlie told our students at Summit Ministries one time, if you're not afraid, then you can't be courageous. That's the whole idea of courage overcoming your fear.

[Steve Gruber]

Yeah. So I want to ask you this, because, as you say, there's a whole group of people that hated him, hated him, accused him all sorts of terrible things, called him a bigot and a white supremacist, all that stuff. But more recently, I've seen some Christians online saying Charlie wasn't really a Christian. Charlie wasn't really saved. And I'm like, I'm sorry, what are you talking about? What would your response to that be?

[Dr. Jeff Myers]

They have no idea who Charlie Kirk really was. They never knew him. They never spent any time with them. I was with Charlie on stage and backstage in many, many different events. Every single time, Charlie testified to his faith in Jesus Christ. And I would put his level of Bible knowledge up against half of the pastors in this country. I think there's just a lot of people trying to get attention, maybe trying to create controversy. They clearly did not learn the lesson from Scripture about how to interact with other people in a gentle way so that you can instruct them in the truth so that they can be set free from ignorance.

[Steve Gruber]

Right. Swatting people on the end of the nose with a rolled up newspaper generally doesn't work very well, does it?

[Dr. Jeff Myers]

Just saying it doesn't work for dogs, it doesn't work for people. The fact is, if you really want to have an impact on other people, then you have to be willing to sit down with them and talk with them, be willing to engage their questions and take them seriously. Listen, most people in this country realize that human beings are made in the image of God. Something like 90% of people in this country believe that there is a soul, that we're made in God's image. But that 10% who believe that we're only victims, they will never get any better. And they have a sickness. And there are many Christians in that group. There's no question about it. Their victim mindset prevents them from moving forward in their own lives.

[Steve Gruber]

Well, fair enough. Dr. Jeff Myers. It's always an education, sir. Thank you.

[Dr. Jeff Myers]

Thanks, Steve.

[Steve Gruber]

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[Philip Patrick]

Thank you for having me. Steve.

[Steve Gruber]

I would go ahead and give your crystal ball a raise. You were spot on. You nailed it. You said it's going to break through. And as soon as it broke through four, then it went above 4,100. It's 4,140. It just changed again. It's surging. I don't know where it stops. I don't know if anybody does. What are your thoughts?

[Philip Patrick]

It's very interesting. Normally when we see this sort of movement in gold's price, it's around an acute crisis. But this isn't panic buying. This is something else. I think for the first time in decades there's been a realization amongst mainstream money managers that paper promises are not hedging financial risk in this climate. And gold's benefiting. We're up over 50% year to date. It's his best run since 1979. The World Gold Council have reported over $60 billion of inflows into paper gold funds this year, which is an all time record. And at the same time we're seeing COMEX vaults getting, seeing heavy outflows which means investors now are taking delivery of the metal, not just trading paper contracts at a rate we've never seen before in history. Factor in the fourth year in a row of 1000 ton plus purchasing of gold by central banks. Overall, I think what we're seeing is a repricing of gold, not just a simple rally, right?

[Steve Gruber]

A repricing, not a rally. In fact a year to date, over 54% increase. The only thing that was better than that over last year is silver. 64%. I mean precious metals. Problem with silver is it's hard to store if you got a bucket of silver. It's kind of heavy and Not a great place to put in your safe the gold, easily contained, easy to deal with. Which is probably a better option if you're trying to protect wealth, correct?

[Philip Patrick]

Absolutely. Listen, they're both good in the ira, people can store as much gold or silver. It's the same cost at home, it's different. I always tell people you can put a million dollars of gold in a shoebox. A million dollars of silver is a small shoe store. So you know, you've got to factor that in if you're taking delivery. But you rightly point out silver's on an absolute tear. It's been undervalued for a long time. It still is today. Post 70s trades at a 55 to 1 ratio with gold, we're still over 80 to 1. In this climate, look at industrial demand for silver growing, its use in AI chips, solar technology, electric cars. And supply is shrinking. So silver's this interesting growth play. But as you mentioned, gold is about preservation. It's currency hedge. And in this climate it's doing very well for those reasons.

[Steve Gruber]

And you've said on this program for the last several weeks you expected to break 5,000 in 2026. I'm wondering, watching the way it moves right now, if it breaks 5,000 before the end of this year, I mean, that's not out of the question, is it?

[Philip Patrick]

Listen, nothing is out. Gold's done 54% this year, so nothing's out of the question. It is a reflection, I think of the broader economy. So, you know, I didn't personally expect it at over 4100 at this point of the year. So, you know, I wouldn't be surprised. I tend to stick with the banks. Goldman Sachs say 4900, so approaching 5000 by about this time next year. I think we'll get there a little earlier.

[Steve Gruber]

I think you're right. It got to 4,000 a little earlier. For people watching say, well, you know, I missed it, I missed it. I can't get in now. You're not too late, are you?

[Philip Patrick]

Absolutely not. Like I said, this isn't a rally. This isn't chasers traded traders, sorry, chasing momentum. This is a structural repricing. Look at what central banks are doing. For a long time they went under the premise that government debt was safe. Now there's a realization that there isn't. There is a transition back to gold as global reserve. It became the number two last year. And I suspect central banks around the world are going to continue escalating gold buying. I think we're heading back to where we were in the 80s where gold is more than 50% of global reserve.

[Steve Gruber]

Well, we're going to find out. And so far you've been a seer. You've been right on the money. No pun intended. But you have been. Really appreciate you being here.

[Philip Patrick]

Thank you for having me, Steve.

[Steve Gruber]

And if you want to know more about bird school and how to get in, text America to the number 98989. You can get a free information kit today from Philip Patrick and his team. That's text America to 98. 98, 98. Do it today. Don't wake up in six months and say gosh darn it, it did go to 5,000 or in a year and say gosh darn it, it went to 6,000. I mean, literally nobody knows where this free pricing is going to end. And it's pretty serious. And it's not too late for you to get involved again. Text America to the number 989-898. Get a free information kit on gold from Birchgold. After the break, we'll have a story that reminds us of how wonderful America is. Plus your answers to the America's Voice question of the day. What is Charlie Kirk's most important achievement to you? What is Charlie Kirk's most important achievement? We'll have that answer coming up on America's Voice live. Well, what makes America wonderful? A lot of things. I do it here every day for you to put a smile on your face. At least I hope to. It's important. You gotta. You know, there's a lot of tough stories out there, a lot in the news cycle. Sometimes. Sometimes you just gotta take a breath and say, hey, what's good out there today? Well, today's story comes to us from Oklahoma City where a girls basketball team showed honesty and sportsmanship, which seems lacking sometimes, by returning the championship trophy. After the film revealed that the win wasn't really a win, it wasn't valid. The Academy of Classical Christian Studies girls basketball team had just celebrated what they thought was a buzzer beater victory that put them ahead of the Apache City High school in a decisive 44:43 final score to win it all. While the victory was chalked up for the girls, head coach Brendan King took it upon himself to review the footage of the game and regretfully realized that the shot clock had turned off right before the final basket was scored, meaning the win was invalid. Ultimately, coach King and the girls decided to return the trophy. And while it stung, all parties involved decided to be fair and give the trophy back to the actual winning team, ensuring that they use this moment as motivation to train harder and be prepared for the next time. Honesty. It's always the best policy. And today the Academy of Classical Christian Studies girls basketball team shows us what makes America wonderful. Being good Americans, having some morality. Isn't that nice for a change? All right, here's your America's Voice question of the day. What is Charlie Kirk's most important achievement in your mind? Todd Besor writes this. A husband and father. Well, that's quite a legacy. If you leave behind good children, you're a legacy. John Hogan writes, being a grounding voice to the youth. They're not alone in their beliefs that there's something out there in the wilderness, I suppose. Star Puppy I love it when dogs write his impact on the youth and turning people around with education in truth, Monica Schwartz shares this Seeing in real time people turning to Jesus. A true revival, some say. Some say Grappa sharing his love for our father and his son, Jesus Christ, amongst many, many other great qualities. Tpusa family morals, honesty, sincere heart and smile. On and on. And somebody that's missed, isn't it? Jimmy Django? Well, I know since his assassination I talk multiple times a day to God. Not in want, but guidance and thankfulness. While he was alive, he taught me to spot political serpents and always seek the truth, regardless of the lies you have to swim through. Isn't that true? Nicole Boone has this pointing to Jesus as Lord and the Bible as his authoritative word. Lj 1900 pointing the way to Jesus Christ for salvation. Flycatcher Uniting people together. Under God we have a king. His name is Jesus. Really made an impression, didn't it, Charlie? Kurt, that is. He made an impression by opening the door for those that are seeking God, whether or not they embrace him. Well, that's not up to me. It wasn't up to Charlie either. Remember to follow me on all the social media platforms. Axe, Facebook, Truth Getter, all those great places so you can be involved with the question of the day. Make sure you start your day right here in Real America's Voice with with my smiling face as well on the Steve Gruber Show. Love to see you bright and early. 6:00am Here, you got to get up early to get all the news and I do that for you every single day. But coming up next, he gets up early, too. Bowling. He's always working hardcore. He's up next. Bowling. How are you?

[Bowling]

I'm good, Steve. You're right. I do have work off. We work. This is what we do. We work. We work.

[Steve Gruber]

We work.

[Bowling]

We also have fun, too. How you doing, man? Big day, you know, I mean, Charlie Kirk's birthday. Medal of Freedom. What an honor. You know, we're just, we're in the middle of it too, you know, Steve, we're former colleagues with Charlie, but always, you know, I am Charlie Kirk.

[Steve Gruber]

Let me ask you this, let me ask you this. You're a big sports guy, right? We know that. Oh, yeah, so am I. You tend to put a little bit more skin in the game. But what about this halftime show, Turning Point usa? An all American halftime show. Eric is gonna push that forward. They've got some big names floating around. I'm not sure who's gonna be there.

[Bowling]

No, I can't listen to this.

[Dr. Jeff Myers]

Steve.

[Bowling]

Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, John Rich and Lee Greenwood and four or five others. It's gonna be fantastic. I mean, you can see Bad Bunny. He was at a WNBA Finals game. They're playing the national anthem.

[Steve Gruber]

I did.

[Bowling]

And that SOBC stayed seated during the national.

[Steve Gruber]

Sits there now. So here's my prediction. Here's my prediction. I think the NFL will still win in the ratings, but they're going to take a huge chunk of viewership out of their halftime show. I truly believe that.

[Bowling]

Really interesting.

[Steve Gruber]

Then the question becomes the concept.

[Bowling]

I'm sorry to interrupt, but you know, these, these advertisers, who in the prime time is the halftime show? Everyone wants to be advertising during the halftime show. You know, whatever. 5. It's been up to as high as seven half million dollars for 30 seconds. Will that price come down? Maybe the price is starting to come down.

[Steve Gruber]

Well, the way I understand it, once that 30 or 60 second AD runs or whatever it is, they can go back and say, you know, how many people actually watched. And it's a sliding scale. So if TPUSA takes away a couple million or 5 million or 10 million people, whatever it turns out to be, that could be a financial bite, not just to the, to the network, but to the National Football League. Maybe they'll finally get the, the message. Would you stop with the nonsense? Just, just give us people we like.

[Bowling]

Yeah, they're pretty arrogant. They're pretty arrogant. They know they got a product that's super hot. They know they can, you know, weather these, these little political story storms and kneeling.

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