Real America’s Voice: America’s Voice Live with Steve Gruber

Episode: October 24th, 2025

Episode Overview

Main Theme:
Host Steve Gruber leads an action-packed episode focused on U.S. politics, foreign policy, border security, crime in American cities, election dynamics, and economic shifts under President Trump’s second term. The discussion, featuring experts, lawmakers, and community voices, carries a strong "America First" perspective while challenging mainstream narratives and Democratic leadership.

Key Segments & Insights

1. President Trump’s Upcoming Asia Trip & U.S.-China Relations

Guest: Colonel Derek Harvey (Retired Army Colonel, former special assistant to the President)
Timestamps: 01:05–11:40

• Trip Details: President Trump departs for Malaysia, then Japan, South Korea, culminating in a crucial sit-down with China’s President Xi Jinping.
• Trade & Economy:
  • Trump aims to stand firm on rare earth exports and U.S. manufacturing.
  • “He's rebalancing world economics, isn’t he?” — Steve Gruber (03:52)
  • “The American economy will drive our defense industry and set the stage for our future.” — Col. Harvey (04:21)
• Taiwan Policy:
  • Commitment to “strategic ambiguity” to deter Chinese aggression.
  • “We’re trying to maintain that strategic ambiguity to cause doubt in the minds of the leaders in Beijing.” — Col. Harvey (05:23)
• Agricultural Exports:
  • American farmers adapting by targeting new markets like Japan and new products like biodiesel.
  • “Decoupling from China is an important longer-term goal.” — Col. Harvey (06:44)
• Drug War:
  • Gruber and Harvey argue Chinese-supplied precursor drugs, combined with cartel activity, is tantamount to warfare on the U.S.
  • “Turning the drug war into a shooting war is something most Americans are okay with.” — Gruber (07:35)
  • “It's finally time that we treat this as a war. And that's what the President and his team have done. And that's outstanding.” — Col. Harvey (08:28)
• Leverage over China:
  • U.S. could disrupt Chinese oil imports from Venezuela; energy sanctions considered a viable pressure point.
• Venezuela-Guyana Tensions:
  • Worries over Venezuelan threats to oil-rich Guyana. U.S. expected to take a firm stance.
• Domestic Crime:
  • Gruber calls out Democratic claims crime is down in Chicago despite grim stats.
  • “Democrat leaders in these cities are under investigation for cooking the books.” — Col. Harvey (12:35)
• Polling:
  • Skepticism of mainstream polls showing poor Trump approval, preferring Rasmussen and RMG as more accurate.

2. Crime, Federal Intervention, and Chicago’s Troubles

Guest: Tom Norton (Afghanistan war veteran, Michigan state senate candidate)
Timestamps: 19:50–26:02

• San Francisco:
  • Trump postpones National Guard deployment after mayor's assurance, drawing skepticism from Gruber.
• Chicago:
  • “They support crime as long as Donald Trump opposes crime.” — Tom Norton (21:17)
• Democratic Rhetoric:
  • Gruber condemns Democrats for seeking “leverage” during shutdowns at the expense of citizens and the military.
  • “The check has already cleared... to make sure the military gets paid. The Democrats... want political leverage and power.” — Gruber (21:56)
• Elections & Funding:
  • Nearly $1 billion predicted to be spent just in Michigan during the upcoming midterms.
  • Soros-backed outlets buying local radio stations; grassroots GOP fundraising called vital.

3. Virginia Beach Crime & Immigration Backlash

Guest: Victoria Manning (Restoration of America, former VA Beach school board member)
Timestamps: 29:11–34:22

• Serious Crimes:
  • String of murders and sexual assaults committed by illegal aliens in Virginia Beach.
  • Local officials and media accused of downplaying the immigration status of perpetrators.
  • “I went down to the courthouse myself and reviewed the records and discovered some of these atrocious things.” — Victoria Manning (31:40)
• Media Bias:
  • “The media is just an extension and mouthpiece of the Democrat Party.” — Manning (33:08)
• Political Impact:
  • Issue is fueling backlash, potentially affecting tight races for governor and state legislature.

4. ICE Recruitment Surge & Biden-Trump Policy Contrast

Guest: Monica Page (Turning Point USA White House correspondent)
Timestamps: 39:02–44:53

• ICE:
  • “ICE recruitment has been at an all time high...” — Gruber (39:02)
  • $50,000 sign-on bonus for new ICE officers, 175,000 applications received.
• Crime Reduction Stats:
  • Dramatic drops in DC and Memphis homicides since Trump’s federal intervention.
  • “515,000 illegal aliens deported, 1.6 million... self-deported, thousands of arrests in just eight months.” — Monica Page (42:24)
• Media Focus:
  • Criticism of outlets focusing on renovation of East Wing at the White House instead of real issues.

5. Tariffs, Reshoring, and U.S. Manufacturing

Guest: Brian Gans (CEO of Byrna Technologies, former police captain)
Timestamps: 48:18–53:53

• Price & Tariffs:
  • Some big retailers blamed tariffs for price hikes, but Gans says his company has re-shored production with little impact on costs.
  • “We are hiring a lot more employees. We closed down our ammunition factory in South Africa, packed it up... and brought it to the United States.” — Gans (50:52)
• Long-Term Shift:
  • Companies rediscovering U.S. manufacturing doesn’t have to mean higher costs, and customer appetite for American products is strong.
  • “President Trump... paved the way for a long-term, not a short-term shift to U.S. manufacturing.” — Gans (52:24)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Decoupling from China:
  • “Decoupling from China is an important longer-term goal... so we relieve ourselves of dependence upon China in a number of sectors…”
    — Col. Derek Harvey (06:44)
• On Urban Crime:
  • “Democrat leaders in these cities are under investigation for cooking the books. The Department of Justice is investigating... misrepresentation of crime data...”
    — Col. Derek Harvey (12:35)
• On Polling Manipulation:
  • “Isn't it time for these polling companies to admit they're playing games with the numbers?”
    — Steve Gruber (13:18)
• On Media & Immigration Crime:
  • “The rape of children is being ignored. Murder... covered, but apparently not adequately.”
    — Steve Gruber (32:16)
• On ICE Recruitment:
  • “The American people are rallying behind ICE and the Trump administration, all while the Democrats continue to thwart the America first agenda.” — Steve Gruber (39:02)
• On Manufacturing:
  • “We absolutely do” have U.S. manufacturing capability.
    — Brian Gans (49:19)
  • “You can produce here in the U.S., it is not more expensive, and customers want to buy an American product… a win, win, win.”
    — Brian Gans (52:24)

Additional Topics Covered

• Military Pay During Shutdown:
  • An anonymous donor covered $130 million in military pay after Congress failed to agree on funding (15:07).
• Grassroots Mobilization:
  • Tom Norton urges viewers to “fund a candidate” to counter big donors like George Soros in battleground states.
• America Wonderful Segment:
  • Story of Florida Keys alligator rescued and nursed back to health after being shot and speared (58:38).
• Audience Feedback:
  • Listener comments on U.S.-Canada trade and a desire for more accountability in Washington.

Tone & Style

The episode is combative, urgent, and highly partisan, with an “us vs. them” dynamic, praising Trump’s policies and attacking Democratic leadership and the mainstream media. The language is direct, emotional, and peppered with colloquial expressions and rhetorical questions.

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:05 – 11:40: Steve Gruber & Col. Derek Harvey: Trump’s Asia trip, China, trade, Taiwan, rare earths, drug war, Venezuela, Guyana, and domestic crime
• 19:50 – 26:02: Tom Norton: Federal intervention in crime, Chicago, shutdown politics, billion-dollar Michigan midterms
• 29:11 – 34:22: Victoria Manning: Virginia Beach crimes, immigration, and media bias
• 39:02 – 44:53: Monica Page: ICE recruitment, urban safety under Trump, media distractions
• 48:18 – 53:53: Brian Gans: Reshoring manufacturing, tariffs, U.S. jobs
• 58:38 – 61:25: Steve Gruber’s “America Wonderful” segment—Florida alligator rescue story

Conclusion

America’s Voice Live delivers fiery, unapologetic coverage of national security, U.S. manufacturing, crime, media bias, and election strategy from an “America First” viewpoint. The episode delivers a tapestry of current events and policy debates, interlaced with pointed commentary and a call for grassroots action—a must-listen for those seeking insight into right-leaning populist perspectives as the 2026 midterms approach.