AMERICA'S VOICE LIVE WITH STEVE GRUBER - SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2025

Summary

Real America’s Voice Live with Steve Gruber

Episode Date: September 17, 2025
Host: Steve Gruber
Featured Guests: Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-1), Sen. Ron Johnson (WI), Brit McHenry (RAV Correspondent), Rep. Julia Letlow (LA-5), Cameron Kinsey (Tax Network USA)

---

Episode Overview

The September 17, 2025 episode of “America’s Voice Live” with Steve Gruber centers on the aftermath of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the political and social ramifications for America’s “normies,” and the broader climate of political violence and rhetoric. The show then transitions into Congressional investigations targeting conservative groups, debates over Obamacare subsidies and government shutdown threats, and the deployment of the National Guard to address urban crime. Throughout, Gruber positions the program as a venue for “unfiltered” conversation and asserts Real America’s Voice’s commitment to highlighting American values and freedom.

---

Main Discussion Points & Key Insights

1. Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Segment: [02:32 – 13:50]

• National Shock & Grassroots Revival:
  Steve Gruber addresses how Kirk’s assassination has jarred not just politically-engaged Americans but also regular, moderate, and apolitical “normies.”

  “I’m not talking about chronically online Americans addicted to social media. I’m talking about the normies, the normal people, suburban folks...these people actually are important, and right now, they’re livid.” – Steve Gruber [03:40]

• Growing Political Mobilization:
  Nancy Mace highlights a surge in Turning Point USA interest and predicts a broad revival in Christian faith and conservatism:

  “My understanding is 54,000 students across the country have applied to create and start up a Turning Point USA chapter...in the wake of this horrible, disgusting political assassination and tragedy for America. We are seeing a revival…” – Rep. Nancy Mace [06:23]

• Condemnation of Political Violence and Rhetoric:
  Both Gruber and Mace decry public celebrations of Kirk’s death and call for stern justice. Mace explicitly supports the death penalty for Kirk’s killer and advocates public shaming of “evil actors.”

  “About Tyler Robinson and the charges and the death penalty – it can’t come fast enough. And I hope that they will execute him swiftly vis a vis the firing squads in Utah. It needs to be swift, it needs to be painful...” – Mace [07:31]

• Media Critique:
  Gruber laments “mainstream media’s” reluctance to identify the assassin’s political motives, contrasting it with the actions and evidence reported by authorities.

  “The prosecutor laid out the motive, point by point by point yesterday. It’s crystal clear...This was a political assassination because he didn’t like Charlie having free speech.” – Gruber [09:31]

Notable Moment:
The praise for the father of the accused, who turned his son in, framing it as an act of courage:

“He was turned in by his Republican father. The amount of courage it took for his father to turn in his own son knowing he would face the death pen...” – Mace [10:09]

2. Partisan Recriminations & Congressional Fallout

Segment: [10:44 – 13:50]

• Censure Motion Against Rep. Ilhan Omar:
  Nancy Mace has filed a privileged motion to censure Ilhan Omar and remove her from committee assignments for calling Kirk a “reprehensible human being” and “terrorist.” Mace references Democrats’ past actions as precedent (e.g., against Rep. Gosar).

  “We will have a debate...regarding her censorship and removal from committee. She had Charlie Kirk called a terrorist...There are consequences to free speech. So here, Ilana, here are your consequences.” – Mace [11:19]

3. The Arctic Frost FBI Investigation and Political Weaponization

Segment: [17:01 – 23:46]

• Revelations of Political Targeting:
  Gruber discusses newly released Congressional documents showing the Biden-era FBI placed 92 Republican organizations under political investigation (Operation Arctic Frost), targeting groups such as the Republican Party, Republican Attorneys General Association, and Turning Point USA.
• Sen. Ron Johnson’s Response:
  The Senator echoes that this weaponization is egregious, framing it as a continuation of previous administrations’ antagonistic attitudes:

  “It should be shocking. It’s not surprising, not to me...They, of course, use January 6th as their excuse to target basically half America. And they did it brazenly, and of course the media...doesn’t hold them accountable.” – Sen. Ron Johnson [20:21]

• Martyrdom & Movement Impact:
  Johnson characterizes Kirk as a “martyr for faith and liberty,” and believes his assassination will energize further activism and investigation into incitement of violence by left-wing groups:

  “His message will live on through the ages...Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA will go forward.” – Johnson [18:19]

4. Obamacare Subsidies, Fraud, and Budget Showdown

Segment: [23:46 – 34:00]

• Enhanced Subsidies Under Fire:
  Johnson and Gruber argue that pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies have led to massive fraud, with tens of billions wasted and little accountability:

  “Billions of taxpayer money dollars have been flowing into insurance companies...Somewhere between 10 and 15% on health insurance don’t use their coverage. But this is more than half. So we know there’s fraud.” – Johnson [25:50]

• Government Shutdown Warning:
  Congress faces a looming shutdown (Sept 30 deadline). Democrats’ push to extend Covid-era health care subsidies is held up as a main flashpoint.
• Bipartisan Dysfunction and Voter Apathy:
  Brit McHenry provides an overview from Capitol Hill, warning that voters are worn out and shutdowns feel routine (“a rite of passage in D.C.”). Still, she questions who the drama really affects.

  “It’s very inside baseball...for anyone across the country, you should be asking who is holding this up and why. Because it is not efficient governance.” – Brit McHenry [34:04]

5. Urban Crime & National Guard Deployments

Segment: [39:42 – 48:50]

• Statistical Success in D.C.:
  Gruber touts dramatic reductions in crime in D.C. following the National Guard deployment: homicides drop to less than 70 annualized, down from norms of 200+; carjackings down 85%.
• Expansion to Memphis & Louisiana:
  President Trump’s memorandum extends the task force and National Guard to Memphis, with proposals for deployments in New Orleans/Baton Rouge at state request.
• Rep. Julia Letlow Endorses Federal Help:
  Letlow welcomes the National Guard as a needed measure to restore order and safety in crime-dominated Louisiana cities.

  “We welcome them in Louisiana. Please come to our state. We’ve dealt with crime far too long...So I know our governor welcomes...any help that we can get.” – Letlow [42:03]

• Support for Law Enforcement:
  Letlow calls for renewed respect and resources for police, including restoring recruitment:

  “We have to make being a cop cool again, don’t we?” – Gruber [45:17]
  “Absolutely. We have to support our law enforcement...and make sure they have the resources that they need.” – Letlow [45:23]

• Rhetoric and Dehumanization:
  Both Gruber and Letlow warn against political labeling (“Nazi,” “fascist,” “white supremacist”) as it incites danger and dehumanizes political opponents.

6. Additional Topics

• IRS and Tax Relief ([51:44 – 54:54]):
  Interview with Cameron Kinsey (Tax Network USA) about the importance of tax professional help if you owe the IRS, warning of IRS’s relentless pursuit, and how their services work.
• Gold as Investment Against National Debt ([35:32 – 38:57]):
  Advertisement segment (skip per guidelines).
• Good News Segment ([58:55 – 65:17]):
  Heartwarming story of an Eagles fan whose lost wallet was returned by a stadium worker; reward donated to charity.

---

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Charlie Kirk was loved. This outpouring of support for Charlie Kirk in Beverly Hills, California...People are waking up.” – Steve Gruber [04:29]
• “We are seeing a revival, a revival of the Christian faith, a revival of conservative ideology and politics. People are waking up not just in the United States, but...around the world.” – Rep. Nancy Mace [06:23]
• “His message, although his life being cut short is tragic, will live on through the ages because of all of the things he did and all of the recordings and all of the evangelizing, like you pointed out there.” – Sen. Ron Johnson [18:19]
• “We have to make being a cop cool again, don’t we?” – Steve Gruber [45:17]
• “This is a movement that is on the rise. Millions of Charlie Kirks were created and I hope they will continue to speak out in the truth, in their faith and what is morally right.” – Nancy Mace [13:15]

---

Key Timestamps

• Charlie Kirk assassination & aftermath: [02:32 – 13:50]
• FBI Arctic Frost/Targeting Conservatives: [17:01 – 23:46]
• Obamacare Subsidy Fraud & Budget Showdown: [23:46 – 34:00]
• Crime & National Guard Deployments: [39:42 – 48:50]
• IRS/Tax Advice: [51:44 – 54:54]
• Good News Story: [58:55 – 65:17]

---

Tone & Style Summary

Steve Gruber’s tone is urgent, unapologetically partisan, and at times combative—directly challenging mainstream media narratives and blaming the left for political violence and systemic corruption. Guests largely reinforce this tone, calling for bold conservative action, spiritual and cultural renewal, and a defense of “American values.” Discussions are highly opinionated, rooted in current events, and frequently return to themes of victimization (conservatives as targets), institutional betrayal, and the necessity of political and spiritual mobilization.

---

In Summary

This episode of America’s Voice Live spotlights the seismic shockwaves from Charlie Kirk’s assassination and what the show frames as a conservative awakening in response. It links personal tragedy to political mobilization, sharply critiques governmental and media institutions, and continues its calls to action around faith, justice, law and order, and unyielding defense of traditional values. For listeners wanting to stay current with Real America’s Voice’s perspective on current events, this episode is rich with both substantive talking points and emblematic rhetoric.

---

Transcript

[A]

This is an iHeart podcast.

[B]

The US electric grid is approaching a breaking point. As demand soars from data centers and home energy use, our aging infrastructure can't keep up and the Department of Energy warns that without action, blackouts could surge 100 fold by 2030. The good news? One solution is already here. Propane. It's American made, stored on site and always ready, powering homes and businesses with cleaner, reliable energy that doesn't depend on the grid or the weather. Learn [e-mail] the 2025 NFL season is underway. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action. Tickets to all regular season games are on sale now. Be there live to support your favorite team. See every epic showdown, every classic rivalry and Every primetime game. 17 games for all 32 teams. Visit NFL.com tickets to purchase tickets today. Verified tickets are available through the NFL Ticket Network, including Ticketmaster, seatgeek and Sports Illustra. Take a deep dive into the stories making the news headlines across the world. The News Agents we're not just here to tell you what's happening, but why? From me, Emily Maitlis and me, John Sopel with Global's award winning podcast, the News Agents Dropping daily, covering everything you need to know about politics and current affairs and the newsagents USA listening to the news agents on America's number one podcast network, iHeart. Open your free iHeart app and search the newsagents to start listening. Support for today's show comes from Sonos.

[A]

Watching games with a Sonos home theater.

[B]

Setup makes everything feel more immersive. The Arc Ultra soundbar delivers incredible surround sound that puts you right in the.

[A]

Middle of the action, bringing that stadium.

[B]

Experience right into my home. And now I've been trying out the Sonos Ace headphones and like all Sonos products, they perform as good as they look. Sleek design, crystal clear sound and a super comfortable fit.

[A]

Check out the full [e-mail] you want smart political talk without the meltdowns? We got you. I'm Carol Markowitz. And I'm Mary Kathryn Ham. We've been around the block in media and we're doing things differently. Normally is about real conversations, thoughtful, try to be funny, grounded and no panic. We'll keep you informed and entertained without ruining your day. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday Normally on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[B]

This is America's Voice Live and welcome to America's Voice live. I'm Steve Guerrero, the pulse of the people. We need somebody that's gonna 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 right up over this Hill cartel. I see him.

[A]

I see him.

[B]

I live. Breaking news right now here on 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. And welcome to America's Voice Live. I'm Steve Gruber. Today is Wednesday, the 17th of September, in the year of our Lord 2025. Let's get to the day's top story. As always, thank you for spending time with us here on REAL America's Voice. We truly appreciate it. And we know that you're looking for facts, truth and honest news. So welcome aboard. Recently released documents from Congress have revealed that the Biden era FBI targeted dozens, dozens of Republican organizations as part of its Arctic Frost investigation against President Trump. I bring on Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, discuss that today. It's a big story. Also, Fed Chair Jerome Powell finally cuts rates just before the show today. And the and in Congress, we could be barrel rolling toward a government shutdown if lawmakers do not decide a new budget by the 30th of September. And if that wasn't bad enough, the Democrats are pushing to extend the costly Covid enhanced Obamacare subsidies. We'll have that as well. And then later, President Trump recently signed a memorandum establishing a task force to address crime in Memphis, Tennessee. Reports also show that his administration and the Pentagon are gearing up to send the National Guard to New Orleans and Baton Rouge. All that plus Congresswoman Julia Ludlow of Louisiana to address that later today. Details and more coming up. So stick around. There's a storm brewing in the midst of the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. A whole chunk of people, the progressive crowd, completely clueless about it. It seems they've got no idea how much this past week has shaken up millions of regular Americans, Americans that weren't even politically motivated. I'm not talking about chronically online Americans addicted to social media. I'm talking about the normies, the normal people, suburban folks, city folks, small town people, you know, people that go to work every day and don't get caught up in this political storm every day on Twitter or Instagram or Facebook. These are the normies, the moderates, the backbone of this nation. The folks that have too much work to do to waste time hiding behind a keyboard and pretending they're important. These people actually are important, and right now, they're livid for what they've seen. Make no mistake, Charlie Kirk was loved. This outpouring of support for Charlie Kirk in Beverly Hills, California. You heard me. Right in the middle of the lion's den. It's happening. People are waking up. Meanwhile, the case is moving forward as Utah County District Attorney General Jeff Gray recently laid out the charges against Tyler Robinson. Aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, causing serious bodily injury, and two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and commission of a violent offense during the presence of a child. Gray also mentioned that there will be filing notice, the intent to pursue the death penalty. It's all going forward. Joining me to discuss all of this and more, Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina's 1st congressional district and a candidate to be governor of the state of South Carolina. Congresswoman, thank you for being here and.

[A]

Thank you for having me.

[B]

First of all, it's been a week. It's been a week, all right. And it seems that the news cycle moves very fast, but in this case, it doesn't move forward. Charlie Kirk is top of mind for literally millions of people here in this country and around the world. What are your thoughts one week on?

[A]

Well, one week on. My thoughts are with Erica Kirk and her two children in Turning Point USA. My understanding is that 54,000 students across the country have applied to create and start up a Turning Point USA chapter at their high school or college in the wake of this horrible, disgusting political assassination and tragedy for America. We are seeing a revival, a revival of the Christian faith, a revival of conservative ideology and politics. People are waking up, not just in the United States, but they're waking up around the world and seeing what's been going on. We've been. We've been. So much has been done subcutaneously behind closed doors, in the dark, on college campuses, at workplaces, and the devil's being exposed. I truly believe this is a spiritual battle and that we are being enlightened and that the devil's work is exposing some very evil actors walking amongst us. And it's our job to speak up, not with violence, but to speak up and expose these people for who they are, shame them out of public civil society. And about Tyler Robinson and the charges and the death penalty, it can't come fast enough. And I hope that they will execute him swiftly vis a vis the firing squads in Utah. I don't want to see him on death row for Decades. It needs to be swift, it needs to be painful, and we need to show the country that we're not going to allow this kind of thing to continue on. And there are so many conservatives, so many outspoken conservatives that are getting their lives threatened. We've received an untold number of threats. My children have received. Happens every day, my family. It's awful.

[B]

Yeah, it happens every day. And when I talk about the normal people, the people that are not obsessed with Twitter or Facebook or Instagram that are going on about their lives, and then they see the teacher or the truck driver or the business owner literally dancing on the grave of Charlie Kirk, they are appalled. There. There has been a shocking awakening of people because they've been shocked to go, oh, my God, how can somebody say that and celebrate a father being gunned down? 3,000 people in front of his family, his children? And people are celebrating that. That's why they're so shocked. People that are not normally politically engaged are involved now, aren't they?

[A]

No. That's right. 100%. And they are. They're seeing it sometimes for the first time. And I know we all get so busy. We're involved with our families, with our jobs, with our work. We're not paying attention all the time to what's going on. And this is really, I think, enlightene people. There is this awakening. There is this, I believe, movement that is happening worldwide. And it's Christians. People are going to church for the first time. It's people that are saying, hey, I'm going to leave the Democrat Party, and I'm going to go join the Republicans. Because they're the party of common sense, they're the party of normal, and they're seeing this for the first time. And. And everyone who's normal opposes it, and they're speaking out against it. We're seeing college Republicans, like, at Clemson University. They're just doing. They're literally doing the Lord's work to shame these people out of civil society.

[B]

Yeah. And then you have major networks like, like CBS last night, say, well, we have no idea what the motive is. The prosecutor laid out the motive point by point by point yesterday. It's crystal clear what the motive is. He hated Charlie Kurt's words on transgenderism and other topics. He hated Charlie Kirk, a man he'd never met, never spoken to. This was a political assassination because he didn't like Charlie having free speech. That's what happened. It's clear. And yet some networks and some people continue to say, well, he was a young white guy. Who was part of the MAGA movement. He was certainly not part of the Republican or conservative movement in any way, was he?

[A]

No, no. And in fact, he was turned in by his Republican father. I mean, the, the amount of courage it took for his father to turn in his own son knowing he would face the death pen. You know, my prayers go out to his family. They did the right thing. Not everybody would have the courage to do that. But yeah, the left in the mainstream media. In fact, there was a reporter on Fake News yesterday that was saying that the text between the assassin and his transgender lover were, quote, touching. As if this is a Hallmark movie. Like I Can't from ABC News.

[B]

That was from ABC News. As if it was some sort of a romance novel. And yet Charlie Kirk is murdered in the street. It was horrid. Congresswoman. Let me ask you something else, though. Let me ask you something else. Ilhan Omar, one of your colleagues in the House of Representatives, the state of Minnesota, known for her far left liberal stance and comments, recently shared a video of calling Charlie a reprehensible human being and more a terrorist. You've made a decision regarding that. Tell us what you're doing today and tonight going forward with her.

[A]

Well, this week I filed a privileged motion to force a vote on having her removed from her committee assignments and on having her censured. The Democrats set the standard by trying to do the same thing to Paul Gosar who posted a meme Marjorie Taylor Greene over space lasers. They set the standard and we're just going to follow it. And we will have a debate on the floor tonight starting at 6:15pm I will lead the debate on the floor regarding her censorship and removal from committee. She called, had Charlie Kirk called a terrorist. Even she said that you can have free speech, but there are consequences to free speech. So here, Ilana, here are your consequences. In the meantime, she's calling me crazy and putting a target on my back by calling me crazy. She wants me dead, I guess too, like many in the Democrat Party and it's not going to happen. But we'll have conservatives on the floor tonight. We'll lead the charge in this debate and we'll see where Republicans stand. Are they going to tolerate violent rhetoric that want to have conservatives killed or will they stand on the side of history? Will they stand with us? Will they stand with the conservative movement? Will they stand with MAGA on doing what is morally and ethically right?

[B]

Yeah. Those on the left desperately want to make this as a both sides issue. It's not a both sides issue. It's simply not. Congresswoman, I don't believe that. I don't believe you believe that. And yet they're desperate to try to make it into a both sides issue. Your response?

[A]

Well, it's not. And I'm not gonna have any of it. In fact, Don Lemon, or Don Lemon, whatever they're calling him online now, tried to have me interact with someone from J6 and they were. I was being screamed at yesterday and I was like, you all are literally trying to tell me to tone down the rhetoric while you're screaming at me. I mean, I just. These people are so incoherent. They're tone deaf. They can't read the room. They have no idea what just happened. They have no idea what's coming. This is a movement that is on the rise. Millions of Charlie Kirks were created and I hope they will continue to speak out in the truth, in their faith and what is morally right.

[B]

That's absolutely true. Let me ask you real quickly before I let you go, your campaign to be governor of the state of South Carolina, the Palmetto State, how's that going for you?

[A]

It's going terrific. Donald Trump posted our poll polling a couple of weeks ago showing us with a double digit lead. And we're asking for everyone for their. Just deeply humbled by it. And we're working really hard to bring the America first movement to the state of South Carolina.

[B]

Yeah, I appreciate you being here. Difficult circumstances, but I think you're right. A million Charlie Kirks or more have been invigorated, empowered if you will. And the seeds that he planted across this country and around the world, they will bear fruit. Congresswoman, thank you so much.

[A]

I pray. Thank you so much and God bless.

[B]

God bless you. I'll take a break and be right back. The US Electric grid is approaching a breaking point. As demand soars from data centers and home energy use, our aging infrastructure can't keep up. And the Department of Energy warns that without action, blackouts could surge 100 fold by 2030. The good news, one solution is already here. Propane. It's American made, stored on site and always ready. Powering homes and businesses with cleaner, reliable energy that doesn't depend on the grid or the weather. Learn [e-mail] the 2025 NFL season is underway. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action. Tickets to all regular season games are on sale now. Be there live to support your favorite team. See every epic showdown, every classic rivalry, and Every primetime game. 17 games for all 32 teams. Visit NFL.com tickets to purchase tickets today. Verified tickets are available through the NFL Ticket Network, including Ticketmaster, seatgeek and Sports Illustrated. Tickets take a deep dive into the stories making the news headlines across the world. The News Agents we're not just here to tell you what's happening, but why? From me, Emily Maitlis and me, Jon Sopel with Global's award winning podcast the News Agents Dropping daily covering everything you need to know about politics and current affairs and The News Agents USA listening to the News Agents on America's number one podcast network, iHeart. Open your free iHeart app and search the News agents to start listening. Support for today's show comes from Sonos. You know what makes draft Day even better? Surround sound.

[A]

That hits harder than a sleeper pick.

[B]

In the 12th round. I just hooked up the Sonos Arc Ultra and let me tell you, this thing boomed crystal clear. Highs, deep bass, and it looks sleek enough to sit next to my fantasy draft board.

[A]

Whether it's game day or mock draft.

[B]

Night, Sonos makes every moment feel like a stadium experience. Trust me, your fantasy team deserves elite.

[A]

Sound upgrade with [e-mail] hey there. I'm Mary Kathryn Hamm. And I'm Carol Markowitz. We've been in political media for a long time. Long enough to know that it's gotten, well, a little insane. That's why we started Normalely a podcast for people who are over the hysteria and just want clarity. We talk about the issues that actually matter to the country without panic, without yelling, and with a healthy dose of humor. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we do take the truth seriously. So if you're into common sense, sanity, and some occasional sass, you're our kind of people. Catch new episodes of Normally every Tuesday and Thursday on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen soon.

[B]

And welcome back to a Wednesday edition of America's Voice live. We appreciate you being here now. Recently released documents have now revealed that the Biden era FBI targeted dozens of Republican organizations as part of its Arctic Frost investigation against President Trump. The reports show that A total of 92 Republican groups 92 were placed under Political investigation and had their records subpoenaed during Joe Biden's presidency. Just some of those groups included the Republican Party, Republican Attorney General's association, and Charlie Kirk's Turning Point usa. Hear me to discuss this is Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin. Senator, nice to see you here again today. Thank you for taking the time. Well, Steve, thanks for having me On. It's been one week since Charlie Kirk was gunned down for being an outspoken political advocate of Christianity, of America, of liberty. And yet somehow, those on the left refused to understand that the person that killed him was a radicalized far left ideologue. I mean, I'm watching the news media. I can't believe it. I saw Kaitlan Collins in an argument with one of your colleagues, Senator Cruz, and he said, we've got a motive. It was laid out perfectly by the prosecutor yesterday. They just refused to admit that this radicalization on the left is dangerous and got Charlie Kirk murdered. Your thoughts? Well, I think they do understand it, but you're right, they refuse to admit it. I know. I woke up the day after that tragedy, you know, thinking of one human frailty. We truly do not appreciate what we've got until it's gone. I think we all realized how brilliant, how articulate, how effective Charlie Kirk was. But we figured he'd be alarmed for a long time, right? I was actually surprised. He was only 31. I met him right away, 2012. I figured at that point in time, he had to be at least in his mid to late 20s, because he was wise beyond his years. The movement he created is extraordinary like he is. He's an extraordinary individual. And I actually had a pastor on a telephone town hall argue with me that he's really not a martyr. First of all, he was an evangelist for two causes. The first cause was for all the principles that made this country great. Freedom, free market system, rule of law. Again, those things our founders bequeathed to us. And then, of course, he was an evangelist for his faith. And by carrying those things out, I didn't have time to really press the pastor. Have you ever listened to him evangelize for his faith, his belief in Jesus Christ and salvation? I mean, I don't know. Again, I don't know what the definition of a martyr is, if you don't call that. And then, of course, the reaction to his tragic death. That is what happened. That's the kind of reaction you have when you martyr somebody, somebody so consequential somebody meant so much to so many people globally. I can't. I haven't seen that really since probably jfk, Martin Luther King, billions of downloads. More people saw Charlie Kirk and heard Charlie Kirk on September 11, the day after he died, than they did at any time during his life. And it's only multiplied every day since. Billions of downloads. His message, although his life being cut short is tragic. His message will live on through the ages because of all of the things he did and all of the recordings and all of the evangelizing, like you pointed out there. So it will go forward. Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA will go forward. But I want to ask you about that being one of the, one of the 92 targets of the intel community under Joe Biden and Merrick Garland and Christopher Wray. How horrible is that? They're targeting Republican conservative organizations and not even mentioning the IRS and all of this. That did the same thing. The government was weaponized against anybody on your side of the aisle, sir. What do you say about is horrible? It should be shocking. It's not surprising, not to me. I mean, when you go back to Obama, you know, criticizing conservatives for clinging to their guns and their Bibles, Hillary Clinton, you know, calling us all deplorables, Joe Biden, by and large, decreeing that half of America, the people that support Donald Trump are, you know, some, you know, possible domestic terrorists. Right? Suspected domestic terrorists. When they went, when the FBI was weaponized against Catholic institutions, against pro life groups, against people, you know, fathers and mothers going in front of school boards saying, you know, don't ask my children to be masked, let them back in school. This is going to set them way back. You know, those people are suspected domestic terrorists. So it shouldn't surprise you then that any group affiliated with President Trump in his election was also targeted. They, of course, use January 6th as their excuse to target basically half America. And they did it brazenly. And of course, the media, the complicit, compliant, radical left media, doesn't hold them accountable. They could do those things with impunity, and they have. But again, I think this is a watershed moment. It is a turning point that with Charlie Crick's assassination, these people will be investigated, not targeted. We're not going after them. We need to investigate to what extent they've been involved in inciting riots and violence. And let's face it, they do. Well, I noticed something, Senator. I did notice something, or lack of something. I haven't seen the city burn yet. I haven't seen a police car smashed or, or anything else like that. There's no burning of cities. There's no rioting. There have been vigils and prayers and a lot of that, not just here, but around the world. You're good to point that out. Sir. I'd like to take and shift gears here for a moment because the Democrats are now making a push and I want to make sure that people hear this, too, to extend the temporary Covid enhanced Obamacare subsidies. Many are calling for these subsidies to not just be extended, they want them to be permanent. Right. I want your thoughts on all this, what's happening. So let's just look at a few facts. Okay. When Obamacare first, Obamacare first started there about 5 million people on the subsidized exchanges. That grew slowly over seven years to the year the pandemic 2020 to a little under 9 million. Then the Democrats came in and they did a temporary subsidy to basically eliminate any kind of participation by a lot of people on the exchanges to contribute anything to their health care. That has led to an explosion of people getting subsidies from about 9 million to over 20. Now, including that group are people who've been signed up for insurance. Billions of taxpayer money dollars have been flowing into insurance companies. Some brokers, some agents, unscrupulous ones, are signing people up with just their name and their birth date. These people don't even know they have health care. They're not using it. Something like 12 million of the 20 and a half people on the subsidized exchanges never use their coverage. It's common. Somewhere between 10 and 15% on health insurance don't use their coverage. But this is more than half. So we know there's fraud. It's tens of billions of dollars. And again, if there's any Republican who promised to repeal and replace Obamacare, rip it out by its roots, that because they are fearful of the demagoguery and the lies, that they will actually vote to perpetuate this massive fraud against the American taxpayers. Shame on them. So again, I appreciate you asking the question so I can get the facts out there. Again, Democrats had every opportunity to make these things permanent. They didn't. They made them temporary. So all we're going to do is let the temporary Obamacare subsidies that has perpetuated fraud, led to and then perpetuated fraud in these changes, we're just going to let those expire and where has the money gone? I mean, this is the problem that's mind blowing for a lot of us. You know, when Doge comes in and starts saying, oh, we've got 12 billion here, 8 billion there, 25 billion there, whatever, and you've just got billions of dollars unaccounted for. We don't know where it's going. It's just fraud on the American taxpayer and we've got to do better. Senator. No, we know exactly where it went. So we have an agent or broker who, if they get somebody's name and birthday, they can literally just make up the fact, oh, I sold this person a policy. They get the commission and the insurance company gets the premiums from the American taxpayer. Again, the patient, the citizen, the person on the subsidized exchange, they don't even know it. They're not even aware that they're signed up for insurance. By the way, they can redo this every couple months. They keep getting. So, again, this is massive fraud. I don't think we've. Again, we have to start investigating. We need to start prosecuting some of these people. Members of Congress are only just finding out about it now as this issue comes up. But again, now, we've been made aware of it. We don't know the exact extent, but it's millions, it's millions of policies. People don't even know. They've got billions of dollars flowing directly from the taxpayer to the insurance companies. You know, why are they going to complain? They're getting free money for policies they're not going to use. Yeah. You know, when you line up for government money, that's not a business plan. That's grift is what that is. And that can go across a whole, a whole range of different industries. Senator, always appreciate you being here. Come back and give us an update on how this plays out. It's very important. We need to protect the American taxpayers so they have more money at home to do what they need to do. Sir, thank you. No, keep spreading the word. Thanks. Really appreciate it. Ron Johnson from Wisconsin. Now coming up after the break, Congress could be barreling toward another shutdown and a Showdown as the Sept. 30 deadline for a new budget is there again. Will they get a new budget passed? Do you care? Stay tuned. We'll talk about it. The US Electric grid is approaching a breaking point as demand soars from data centers and home energy use. Our aging infrastructure can't keep up. And the Department of Energy warns that without action, blackouts could surge 150 fold by 2030. The good news, one solution is already here. Propane. It's American made, stored on site and always ready. Powering homes and businesses with cleaner, reliable energy that doesn't depend on the grid or the weather. Learn [e-mail] the 2025 NFL season is underway. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action. Tickets to all regular season games are on sale now. Be there live to support your favorite team. See every epic showdown, every classic rivalry, and Every primetime game. 17 games for all 32 teams. Visit NFL.com tickets to purchase tickets today. Verified tickets are available through the NFL Ticket Network, including Ticketmaster, seatgeek and Sports Illustrated. Tickets take a deep dive into the stories making the news headlines across the world. The News Agents we're not just here to tell you what's happening, but why? From me, Emily Maitlis and me, John Sopel with Global's award winning podcast the News Agents Dropping daily covering everything you need to know about politics and current affairs and the newsagents USA listening to the newsagents on America's number one podcast network, iHeart. Open your free iHeart app and search the newsagents to start listening. Shout out to Sonos for supporting today's show. I just added the Sonos Arc Ultra to my home theater and folks, it's a game changer. The surround sound is so immersive I swear I heard the turf crunch during kickoff. And the bass, it hits like a powerhouse running back in the open field. Plus it looks clean. Sleek design that fits right in with my setup. Whether I'm watching live games or catching up on film, Sonos makes it feel like I'm in the stadium. If you want sound that performs like a first round pick, Sonos Arc Ultra is the move. Explore the [e-mail] hey there, I'm Mary Kathryn Ham.

[A]

And I'm Carol Markowitz. We've been in political media for a long time. Long enough to know that it's gotten, well, a little insane. That's why we started Normalely a podcast for people who are over the hysteria and just want clarity. We talk about the issues that actually matter to the country without panic, without yelling, and with a healthy dose of humor. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we do take the truth seriously. So if you're into common sense, sanity and some occasional sass, you're our kind of people. Catch new episodes of normally every Tuesday and Thursday on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

[B]

Well, here we go again. Congress staring down another manufactured crisis and government shutdown on September 30th. Unless of course there's a stopgap measure and pass and budgets money spread around all that nonsense. Democrats pressuring the Republicans to extend Covid era enhanced Obamacare subsidies as we just talked about, with the Senator threatening a shutdown if they don't get what they demand. These are budget busting handouts to insurance companies that we just discussed for people making more than $500,000 a year, especially egregious with a looming 37 trillion dollar debt. Here to discuss this is real America Voice correspondent and new member of the Rav family, Brit McHenry. Brit, welcome to Real America's Voice. Thank you for being here today.

[A]

Thank you for having me. It's a pleasure to be a part of the team and to meet everyone, as I'm sure I'll continue to do with these hits.

[B]

I'm sure you will. Now your beat is gonna be right there. I believe in Congress. And so here they are looking at another government shutdown, which frankly, I wonder, do people really care about this or are they just worn out? I mean, it's government shutdown time again and people are like, really? Can you do this? How many times a year? It gets to be a bit old. Bret, your thoughts?

[A]

Yeah, it does. It's a rite of passage in Washington, D.C. just like the Nationals are perennially horrible. If you're on the sports scene, it's common. So people here within D.C. are very used to it. I think what's interesting to note about this, as I'm sure you've discussed on the program, is I'm tending to agree with Senator John Thune about this being a Schumer shutdown for Chuck Schumer. He doesn't want this to proceed. And I think a lot of this you could detail by his comments is an attack on the president. You know, back in March, he was one of nine Democrats to vote along and pass what the country needed to. And he said times were different in March. We would give the keys to the city to Trump. And that's why I had to vote that way. Now the Democrats can have power over him, but I have to ask the question and have the viewers ask this as well, is that power worth leaving a lot of people uncertain about their futures without paychecks? And the Republicans are the ones trying to get this done. Mike Johnson offered a 91 page stopgap continuing resolution. And that's where all the beef and the drama is currently happening. And it's really difficult to see, if you break down with holidays, about seven days actually, that they would have at work on the Hill and to get this passed before October 1st, if that will actually happen. Now Democrats are really focusing on the Affordable Care act and Medicaid and health care elements to this. Whereas Republicans are saying, listen, let's just get this clean. Let's continue things operating for seven weeks until November 21st. And that likely could and will happen. We usually see a lot of that. I have been in town for 15 years, so I've seen many of these shutdowns and grounds. It's not good for the people here and for anyone across the country. You should be asking who is holding this up and why are they doing that? Because it is not efficient governance. And that's the track that both Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries seem to want to continue to go down.

[B]

Yeah, well, they need something. Let's be honest, Britt. The Democrats have had a series of losses, bad losses. And no matter how they try to spin the the horrible assassination of Charlie Kirk a week ago today, they're losing the argument. I contend they lost the argument altogether on September 10, 2025. They desperately need something to take all the eyes off from them. They're hoping that a government shutdown will somehow reflect badly on Republicans. I don't think that it's going to play out well for them because the truth of the matter is, Brit, most people don't care. It doesn't affect most people. I mean, the military is there, the Border Patrol's there. It doesn't affect me. I'm not going to a national park next month. All right. I mean, really, who does it affect? I'll give you the last word.

[A]

It's very inside baseball to what you just said. You know, I have to point out Mike Johnson and the other Republicans said, hey, in honor of that tragedy, we should beef up security, which I think both sides of the aisle would agree with for any politicians, you know, 58 million and then 30 million for all of them when they go back to their states and constituencies. So that was in that stopgap proposal. I think personally there's going to be a lot of pushback, even if it's a Washington problem. Look, health care is very important. We could have an hour long discussion about it and what's going on. But a lot of these Affordable Care act issues, Covid programs and leniencies, they were done under President Biden. So now the Democrats are asking Republicans, Republicans on Capitol Hill to clean up and extend things that they weren't behind and that could potentially shut things down. So that is of relevance to people. Reportedly Democrats met yesterday for lunch to figure out some kind of plan. It's going to take a lot of work. A lot of 60 votes in a Senate filibuster if that's what they want, which is highly unlikely. So to your point, I think this just shows who are you voting for and what are they actually doing when they come to Washington, which right now for the Democrats is a lot of contention and not much action.

[B]

I think they're eating out on my dime. Is my thought, Brent, maybe I'm probably.

[A]

At my, you know.

[B]

Yeah. All right. Thank you for being here. Greatly appreciate. Nice seeing you. Welcome to the team.

[A]

You. Thank you.

[B]

Now, when inflation jumps and you hear the national Debt is over $37 trillion, do you ever think maybe now would be a good time to maybe buy some gold? Whether it's a hedge against inflation, peace of mind during global instability, or just for sensible diversification, Birch Gold Group believes every American should own physical gold. And so they created something very special. Until September 30th, if you're a first time gold buyer, Birch Gold is offering a rebate of up to $10,000 in free metal on qualifying purchases. To claim eligibility and start the process, request an information kit now. Just text America989898/BIRCHGOLD can help you roll an existing IRA or 401 into an IRA in gold and you're still eligible for a rebate in free metals of up to $10,000. Birch Gold is the only precious metals company I trust, as do their tens of thousands of customers. So make right now, right now, the first time you buy gold and take advantage of a rebate of up to $10,000 when you buy by September 30th. Text America to 98. 98 98. Claim your eligibility and get the free information kit again. Text America989898. After the break, Congresswoman Julia Letlow will join me from Louisiana to discuss President Trump's potential decision to deploy the National Guard in New Orleans and so much more. We'll be right back. The US Electric grid is approaching a breaking point as demand soars from data centers and home energy use. Our aging infrastructure can't keep up. And the Department of Energy warns that without action, blackouts could surge 100 fold by 2030. The good news? One solution is already here. Propane. It's American made, stored on site and always ready. Powering homes and businesses with cleaner, reliable energy that doesn't depend on the grid or the weather. Learn [e-mail] the 2025 NFL season is underway. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action. Tickets to all regular season games are on sale now. Be there live to support your favorite team. See every epic showdown, every classic rivalry, and every primetime game. 17 games for all 32 teams. Visit NFL.com tickets to purchase tickets today. Verified tickets are available through the NFL Ticket Network, including Ticketmaster, seatgeek, and Sports Illustrated. Tickets take a deep dive into the stories making the news headlines across the world. The news agents. We're not just here to tell you what's happening, but why? From me, Emily Maitlis and me, John Sopel with Global's award winning podcast the News Agents Dropping daily covering everything you need to know about politics and current affairs and the newsagents USA. Listening to the newsagents on America's number one podcast network, iHeart. Open your free iHeart app and search the newsagents to start listening. Shout out to Sonos for supporting today's show. I just added the Sonos Arc Ultra to my home theater and folks, it's a game changer. The surround sound is so immersive, I swear I heard the turf crunch during kickoff. And the bass, it hits like a powerhouse running back in the open field. Plus it looks clean. Sleek design that fits right in with my setup. Whether I'm watching live games or catching up on film, Sonos makes it feel like I'm in the stadium. If you want sound that performs like a first round pick, Sonos Arc Ultra is the move. Explore the [e-mail] hey there.

[A]

I'm Mary Kathryn Ham. And I'm Carol Markowitz. We've been in political media for a long time. Long enough to know that it's gotten, well, a little insane. That's why we started Normalely a podcast for people who are over the hysteria and just want clarity. We talk about the issues that actually matter to the country without panic, without yelling, and with a healthy dose of humor. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we do take the truth seriously. So if you're into common sense, sanity, and some occasional sass, you're our kind of people. Catch new episodes of Normally every Tuesday and Thursday on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

[B]

All right, continuing the conversation now, let me give you some remarkable statistics here. All right, let me start with this. Since Donald Trump rolled out the National Guard on the 11th of August in Washington, D.C. there have been a total of seven homicides. That's 37 days, seven homicides. Which means the annualized rate of murder in D.C. if that were to continue like that, would be less than 70. Washington, D.C. hasn't had less than 70 homicides in my lifetime. Sometimes they've had close to 500. In recent years, 200 has been about the norm. Less than 70. So rolling the National Guard in has been a success. Crime in America is a huge deal for voters. President Trump signed a memorandum on Monday establishing a task force to address crime in Memphis, Tennessee, another liberal city ridden with crime. President Trump said the effort would include the National Guard, the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Agency, ICE, and anybody that can help. Basically, their quest to address crime in Memphis came from Tennessee's Republican governor, Bill Lee. Meanwhile, Memphis Mayor Paul Young, a Democrat, said in a Saturday interview that he wasn't happy about the upcoming deployment. And so what about residents? Are President Trump also seemingly considering deploying the National Guard to New Orleans and Baton Rouge in Louisiana at the request of the governor there, Jeff Landry, who we know pretty well here on this program. Reports from the Pentagon show that President Trump's administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1000 Louisiana National Guard troops to conduct law enforcement operations in the state's urban centers. Here with me to discuss all of this, Congresswoman Julia letlow of Louisiana's 5th congressional district. Congresswoman, thank you for being here.

[A]

Thank you so much for having me, Steve.

[B]

I mean, let's be clear about this. I go over the numbers from D.C. we haven't seen a reduction. And I didn't get to 85% reduction in carjackings, 85% reduction in violent crime and everything else. Homicide, 7 in 37 days, unheard of. You're there in Washington. You know, I'm there quite a bit. Last time I was there a couple of weeks ago, it seems different. So one of the criticisms from the left is, well, they're not going into red states. Well, I would say Tennessee and Louisiana are both pretty red states that need help with crime ridden cities. What say you?

[A]

Absolutely. We welcome them in Louisiana. Please come to our state. We dealt with crime far too long. I was born and bred in Louisiana, super proud to be from that great state. But for far too long, we have struggled with crime, especially in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. New Orleans is a place of hospitality. It should be celebrated. We have so much to offer and really crime has just been out of control. So I know our governor welcomes our attorney general. Any help that we can get in Louisiana, bring it on. We are so proud of our state. We want to see it thrive again.

[B]

Certainly. Why wouldn't you? So look, you've got the guy, Jeff Landry, who I've got to know a little bit. He's been on this program a number of times. I like him quite well. He's ready for a change in these big cities, isn't he? I think the people that live there, people that are elderly on a fixed income, that can't move out of these neighborhoods, that are overrun with guns and gangs and drugs and violence, I'll bet they welcome the help as well, don't they?

[A]

Absolutely. You know, when I talk to moms and dads around my age, you're always looking around your shoulder. Even if you have your children in the car, you're pumping gas, you're always on high alert. And again, we should not have to live like that as American citizens in this country. And so I know people all across our state would welcome any help from the federal government to come in. We have, again, so many blessings in Louisiana, so much to offer other people to come in and visit our state. I want New Orleans to get back to a place of hospitality where people can come and feel safe. You know, we had so much security during the Super Bowl. The governor and the president did an incredible job. For the first time, I could walk the streets of New Orleans with my children, a 7 and 5 year old, and not have to worry about who was walking behind me and their safety. So again, we welcome all the support that we can get. President Trump proved that it can work in Washington, D.C. let's see what it can do for New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

[B]

So when does this, when does this roll out, do you think? What is, do you have the time table, the timeframe for us?

[A]

I don't know the timeframe. The exact timeframe. We are all offering words of encouragement as quickly as possible. So I don't know all the logistics on that, but stay tuned. We'll get back to you on it.

[B]

All right, so here's the thing. It will take away one of the big arguments from the left where they say, well, you don't go into red states. Of course we do. We go to wherever the problem is. Looking at the facts of the matter, 19 of the 20th deadliest cities in America, including a couple of those in Louisiana, are run by Democrats. 19. So they would say this is how Democrats throw the red herring. Well, these red states have a higher murder rate than the blue states. Yeah, 8 out of 10 because of places like Baton Rouge and Memphis. That's a fact. The crime rates are out of control. You have Democrats running those cities. It's time to bring law and order back. And it's also time to encourage people to become law officers, become police officers, get involved, be on the front lines. We have to make being a cop cool again, don't we?

[A]

Absolutely. We have to support our law enforcement. We have to make sure they have the resources that they need. One of my highest honors is serving on the Appropriations Committee and making sure that our law enforcement officers who put their lives on the lines every day for our Safety. And their family has to worry about them walking out of the door every single day. I want to make sure that they have the resources that they need to feel safe when they are going out to protect us from harm. So, yes, absolutely. We have to be pro law enforcement. We have to have law and order in this country if we want to continue on as the greatest country in the world.

[B]

Yeah. And when you look at, obviously the whole world has been talking about the horrendous assassination of Charlie Kirk, I think that crime is front and center. And I think when you call people Nazis and Hitler and white supremacists and fascists and all this, it doesn't lead us to a good place. That kind of rhetoric needs to stop. I am not a Nazi. I am not a fascist, I can assure you. And I'm certainly not a white supremacist. This kind of hateful attack on people has stopped because once you label somebody in the political world, then they're not a human being anymore. They're dehumanized, and making them a target becomes excusable, I guess. What do you like to say about that today?

[A]

That's right. And I definitely want us to tone down that rhetoric. We cannot continue to put labels on people. I definitely want to be part of that solution, not part of that problem. You know, I think one of Charlie Kirk's strengths is that he was able to motivate these college students all across our country to push back on some of that rhetoric that they were hearing in their own classrooms, in university classrooms. Now, I come from higher education. I taught course in college, and so I know how important it is for us to be able to have open dialogue. And that's what Charlie Kirk was promoting on these college campuses. And I also think this really is a time, Steve, for us to have some true reflection about what is happening on our college campuses and trying to reshape that in a different direction so that our students are thriving, they're not being indoctrinated, and they're going on to live productive lives as citizens in our country.

[B]

Yeah. And people that shouldn't be in the country. I want to ask you about one other thing when it stays in that law and order column, and that is the Louisiana lockup, people that shouldn't be here. Ice opening up a brand new facility in your district at the notorious Louisiana State Penitentiary. What are your thoughts on that?

[A]

I think that is a wonderful move. We've had Angola prison for over 100 years in my district that has proven that it can house the worst of the worst as we call them. So I was so proud that Louisiana is leading the way in fighting back against illegal immigrants, criminals who are coming to our country again. I go back to Moms and Dads are breathing a sigh of relief knowing that our administration is stepping up, Louisiana is stepping up to make sure that these criminals are not on the streets going after our children committing crimes, but that we have a place where we can put them temporarily until they are deported back to their country of origin.

[B]

Make America safe again. Congresswoman, nice to have you here. You come back anytime. Truly appreciate your time today.

[A]

Thank you so much for having me.

[B]

Thank you so much. We'll take a break and be right back. It is America's voice line. The US Electric grid is approaching a breaking point as demand soars from data centers and home energy use our aging infrastructure can't keep. And the Department of Energy warns that without action, blackouts could surge 100 fold by 2030. The good news? One solution is already here. Propane. It's American made, stored on site and always ready, powering homes and businesses with cleaner, reliable energy that doesn't depend on the grid or the weather. Learn [e-mail] the 2025 NFL season is underway. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action. Tickets to all regular season games are on sale now. Now be there live to support your favorite team. See every epic showdown, every classic rivalry and every primetime game. 17 games for all 32 teams. Visit NFL.com tickets to purchase tickets today. Verified tickets are available through the NFL Ticket Network, including Ticketmaster, seatgeek and Sports Illustrated. Tickets take a deep dive into the stories making the news headlines across the world. The News Agents we're not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. From me, Emily Maitlis and me, John Sopel with Global's award winning podcast the News Agents Dropping daily covering everything you need to know about politics and current affairs and The News Agents USA listening to the News Agents on America's number one podcast network, iHeart. Open your free iHeart app and search the News agents to start listening. Shout out to Sonos for supporting today's show. I just added the Sonos Arc Ultra to my home theater and folks, it's a game changer. The surround sound is so immersive, I swear I heard the turf crunch during kickoff. And the bass, it hits like a powerhouse running back in the open field. Plus it looks clean. Sleek design that fits right in with my setup whether I'm watching live games or Catching up on film, Sonos makes it feel like I'm in the stadium. If you want sound that performs like a first round pick, Sonos Arc Ultra is the move. Explore the [e-mail] hey there.

[A]

I'm Mary Kathryn Hamm. And I'm Carol Markowitz. We've been in political media for a long time. Long enough to know that it's gotten, well, a little insane. That's why we started Normalely a podcast for people who are over the hysteria and just want clarity. We talk about the issues that actually matter to the country without panic, without yelling, and with a healthy dose of humor. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we do take the truth seriously. So if you're into common sense, sanity, and some occasional sass, you're our kind of people. Catch new episodes of normally every Tuesday and Thursday on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

[B]

Let's be honest. All right, let's be honest. Nobody likes taxes. Except maybe the IRS when they're taking it out of your pocket. Other than that, not so much. I'm telling you, whether or not you filed your taxes or you owe taxes, you haven't paid them. You skipped putting it in the mail. I'm sorry. We can fix that. Do not avoid the irs. They'll come to find you. I have a good friend, Cameron Kinsey, join me now to discuss this. Cameron, thank you for being here.

[A]

Boris, thanks for having me.

[B]

Steve, always nice to see you. Let's just start with the obvious. Why is it so critically important to have a tax professional if you owe the IRS money?

[A]

Well, as we've seen under President Trump, they've eliminated 25% of the workforce. And so we are making good progress. They're hoping for less government overreach, per se. But the IRS has unlimited resources. Their job is mostly to collect. It is not to be fair to the average American and many Americans, I mean, like myself, they don't know their rights. They don't know how to properly push back against the irs, don't know all their tactics and tricks up their sleeves. But a professional team like Tax Network USA does. We have a team of CPAs, licensed attorneys. We also have former IRS agents even, who really just know the tax code inside and out. They know exactly how to help you. And so we negotiate directly with the irs, basically acting as a liaison between you and them so you're not having to deal with the burden yourself. You're not having to call them. And if you. You're one of Those people who have put those letters in a drawer and don't know how to act, it's a, it's a good thing to have Tax Network USA in your corner.

[B]

Yeah, absolutely. Do not avoid the letters. Don't put it, you know, in the drawer and try to forget about it because the IRS is not going away, are they? They are relentless.

[A]

Yeah. It's very unfortunate going up against the irs. Let's just say if you're going in, it's like going into court without a lawyer. If you don't have a professional team in your corner, you may not know how to properly push back. And so we don't just go on defense, we go on offense. So I tell people, whether it's wage garnishments, mounting back taxes, a lien on your home, our job is to push back, protect your hard earned money, keep that in your own pocket. And we know that the filing deadline may have passed, but unfortunately, the penalties do compound daily. And the IRS unfortunately, will target people who are too afraid or too confused where to act. And so that's really where we step in. We've helped thousands of Americans find relief and we can do the same for our audience members today. You just have to make that first initial call.

[B]

You got to make that call. Relief is available. How do they get started? Right now?

[A]

It is very seamless. We do not try to be a financial burden or add any more emotional burden to you during this time. We know how heavy this can be. So you can call us at 1-800-905-8000 and the consultation is completely free. You'll get a team who really knows how to keep the IRS off your back. Or if you're a little bit more apprehensive, you don't want to talk, talk to somebody on the phone just yet. You can go to tnusa.com rav you can fill out a quick form just describing what you're dealing with and we'll have a team member reach out.

[B]

All right, Cameron Kinsey, thank you for being here. Don't wait. Take action. Going to tnusa.com or call 1-800-905-8000 to speak to a tax expert, Donald Trump. Now let's take a look live what's going on in Windsor Castle in England. I believe we can pull that up. Up. Let's take a live look at that again. Donald Trump being treated in a way I've never seen before. If you saw the procession this morning, pomp and circumstance, to say the least. First Lady Melania looking like a million dollars is always great representation of this country. It is a wonderful thing to sit and watch and to be part of what makes America wonderful. This does. This absolutely does. And to see all of this happening. Second state visit for Donald Trump, right? Pretty remarkable. All right, are we taking the break or we're not? All right, we'll take a break and be right back with a question. The US Electric grid is approaching a breaking point. As demand soars from data centers and home energy use, our aging infrastructure can't keep up. And the Department of Energy warns that without action, blackouts could surge 100 fold by 2030. The good news? One solution is already here. Propane. It's American made, stored on site and always ready. Powering homes and businesses with cleaner, reliable energy that doesn't depend on the grid or the weather. Learn [e-mail] the 2025 NFL season is underway. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action. Tickets to all regular season games are on sale now. Be there live to support your favorite team. See every epic showdown, every classic rivalry and Every primetime game. 17 games for all 32 teams. Visit NFL.com tickets to purchase tickets today. Verified tickets are available through the NFL Ticket Network, including Ticketmaster, seatgeek and Sports Illustrated. Tickets take a deep dive into the stories making the news headlines across the world. The News Agents we're not just here to tell you what's happening, but why? From me, Emily Maitlis and me, John Sopel with Global's award winning podcast the News Agents Dropping daily covering everything you need to know about politics and current affairs. And The News Agents USA. Listening to the News Agents on America's number one podcast network, iHeart. Open your free Iheart app and search the news agents to start listening. Support for today's show comes from Sonos. You know what makes draft day even better? Surround sound.

[A]

That hits harder than a sleeper pick.

[B]

In the 12th round. I just hooked up the Sonos Arc Ultra and let me tell you, this thing boomed crystal clear. Highs, deep bass, and it looks sleek enough to sit next to my fantasy draft board.

[A]

Whether it's game day or mock draft.

[B]

Night, Sonos makes every moment feel like a stadium experience. Trust me, your fantasy team deserves elite.

[A]

Sound Upgrade with [e-mail] hey there. I'm Mary Kathryn Ham. And I'm Carol Markowitz. We've been in political media for a long time. Long enough to know that it's gotten, well, a little insane. That's why we started normalely a podcast for people who are over the hysteria and just want clarity. We talk about the issues that actually matter to the country without panic, without yelling, and with a healthy dose of humor. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we do take the truth seriously. So if you're into common sense, sanity, and some occasional sass, you're our kind of people. Catch new episodes of Normally every Tuesday and Thursday on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen.

[B]

A lot of challenges smiling the last few days, but hang in there. It will get better at some point. What makes America wonderful? We do this to put a smile on your face every single day, make you feel a little bit better about the country you like live in. Today's story comes to us from Philly's Lincoln Financial Field, where an employee went above and beyond to return a lost wallet and paid it forward with the reward received, Rand Stevens and her husband had flown into the City of Brotherly Love to cheer on the Eagles, a moment of carefree fun that quickly soured as Marianne's husband had dropped his wallet and deemed it a total loss. That's where Christina Stadium employee steps in as she noticed the wallet was dropped amidst the packed venue, and instead of just handing it off to Lost and Found, she noticed the Hilton Hotel key card inside and called surrounding locations to cross reference the couple's whereabouts. Nice work. Ultimately, the wallet was returned to Marianne's husband at 2 in the morning, a gesture that invoked Marianne to give Christina a reward, which she ultimately accepted only to donate to the Eagles Autism Foundation. Now that's a special move. Besides Christina's noble and honest heart, her decision to give the reward money to a noble cause is indicative of the people who make America wonderful. Let's dip right back in. Let's dip right in. Here's King Charles. Let's see if we can hear him for a moment. Mr. President, Mrs. Trump, it is with great pleasure that my wife and I welcome you to Windsor Castle on this, your second state visit to the United Kingdom. This unique and important occasion reflects the enduring bond between our two great nations, anchored by the deep friendship between our people. This relationship, which with good reason we and our predecessors have long called special, has, has made us safer and stronger. Through the generations, our people have fought and died together for the values we hold dear. We have innovated, traded and created together, fueling our economies and cultures through myriad forms of exchange. We have celebrated together, mourned together, and stood together in the best and worst of times. Mr. President, as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year. It is remarkable to think just how far we have come. I I cannot help but wonder what our forebears from 1776 would make of this friendship today. The rebel commander and pioneering first President George Washington famously vowed never to set foot on British soil and my five times great grandfather King George III for his part, did not spare his his words when he spoke of the revolutionary leaders. Today, however, we celebrate a relationship between our two countries that surely neither Washington nor King George III could possibly have imagined. The ocean may still divide us, but in so many other ways we are now the closest of kin. Mr. President, you have spoken of your pride in your British roots. In fact, not only have you set foot on British soil twice in the last two months alone, but I understand that British soil makes for rather splendid golf courses now. For my part, I have always admired the ingenuity of the American people and the principles of freedom which your great democracy has represented since its inception throughout my life. From the very first visit to the United States in 1970 and over 20 visits since that Oral health goes beyond just aesthetics. It's deeply connected to your general health and well being. That's why preventing oral health problems before they start is so important. Important when you use the Colgate Total Active Prevention System, you're not just helping to prevent oral health problems like cavities and gingivitis, you're laying the groundwork for overall wellness. Colgate Total's three product routine includes a reformulated toothpaste, an innovative toothbrush and a refreshing antibacterial mouthwash that all support a healthy mouth. In fact, the three products were designed to work together to be 15 times more effective at reducing bacteria buildup in six weeks starting from week one compared to a non antibacterial fluoride toothpaste and flat trimmed toothbrush. Take control of your oral health and get the Colgate Total Active Prevention System today so you can be dentist ready. Visit shop.colgate.com Total the 2025 NFL season is underway. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action. Tickets to all regular season games are on sale now. Be there live to support your favorite team. See every epic showdown, every classic rivalry and Every primetime game. 17 games for all 32 teams. Visit NFL.com tickets to purchase tickets today. Verified tickets are available through the NFL Ticket Network, including Ticketmaster, seatgeek and Sports Illustrated. Tickets take a deep dive into the stories making the news headlines across the world. The news agents we're not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. From me, Emily Maitliss and me, John Sopel with Global's award winning podcast the News Agents Dropping daily covering everything you need to know about politics and current affairs and The News Agents USA listening to the News Agents on America's number one podcast network, iHeart. Open your free iHeart app and search the News Agents to start listening.

[A]

You want smart political talk without the meltdowns? We got you and I'm Carol Markoway. And I'm Mary Kathryn Ham. We've been around the block in media and we're doing things differently. Normally is about real conversations, thoughtful, try to be funny, grounded, and no panic. We'll keep you informed and entertained without ruining your day. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday Normally on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Whatever team Phi is on has a chance to win a championship.

[B]

I'm Christina Williams, host of the podcast. In case you missed with Christina Williams, the WNBA playoffs are here and I've got the inside scoop on everything from key matchups and standout players to the behind the scenes moments you won't find anywhere else.

[A]

It's really, really hard to be the champions, but we have to remember how.

[B]

It feels and embrace the new challenge that we have.

[A]

So listen to in case you missed it with Christina Williams, an iHeart women's.

[B]

Sports production in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and entertainment on iHeartRadio app, Apple podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.

[A]

This is an iHeart podcast.