Real America’s Voice Live with Steve Gruber – September 26, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice (iHeartPodcasts)
Host: Steve Gruber
Date: September 26, 2025
Episode Theme:
Timely, unapologetic analysis and interviews on news shaping America, with special attention to conservative perspectives on government, health, media, and justice.

Episode Overview

In this episode, Steve Gruber takes listeners through a full slate of major headlines and cultural flashpoints, offering commentary from prominent conservative voices and first-hand reporting. The show covers breaking legal news on James Comey's indictment, reactions to Jimmy Kimmel's controversial return to late night, health and nutrition policy changes steered by Dr. Ben Carson, the ongoing cartel corruption saga in Mexico with insights from Oscar Ramirez, and lighter stories such as President Trump’s appearance at the Ryder Cup.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Breaking News: James Comey Indicted

Timestamps: 16:15–29:10

• Story: Former FBI Director James Comey is indicted on two counts related to the Russian collusion investigation—one for obstruction of a congressional investigation, another for making a false statement about authorizing leaks.
• Commentary: Steve Gruber discusses process and implications, pushing back against left-wing narratives of weaponized justice.
• Expert Guest: Christina Bobb (former Trump attorney, author)
  • Bobb clarifies:

    "A grand jury made this decision. Has nothing to do with Donald Trump." (17:00)

  • Grand Jury Process Explained: Bobb details how indictments are handed down by grand juries, emphasizing impartiality and that the charges are "clean and crisp."
  • Potential for Conviction: Bobb notes the case is serious but “not a slam dunk”; venue changes and jury pools in DC and Virginia discussed.
  • January 6th Fallout: New FBI admissions reveal 274 agents embedded in the crowd; Bobb slams government for hiding this from defendants.

    "It’s honestly really infuriating because we all knew this was happening. ... They threw people in prison. They destroyed their lives." (25:22)

2. Public Health Policy: Dr. Ben Carson Interview

Timestamps: 06:20–15:40

• New Role: Dr. Ben Carson is introduced as National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at USDA.
• Key Topics Covered:
  • Nutrition Crisis:

    “Our society has become kind of lazy when it comes to nutrition. We eat what's easy and what's fast as opposed to what's good for us. And we want to change that equation.” – Dr. Carson (07:18)

    • Upgrades for SNAP recipients; expanding healthy food choices.
    • Example: Personal anecdote on a friend’s diabetes resolving after two months in Italy—pointing to differences in food prep and culture.
  • Food Pyramid Critique: Advocates science-based, state-by-state adapted dietary guidance, highlighting life expectancy differences (Hawaii vs. Mississippi/Alabama).
  • Drug Safety & Information:
    • Warns about acetaminophen (Tylenol) and pregnancy, referencing recent Trump/RFK Jr. advisories:

    “It’s absolutely absurd that people would do things like that…but these studies have been around for a long time.” – Dr. Carson (10:45)

    • Criticizes direct-to-consumer drug advertising and culture of self-medication.
  • Broader Health Choices:

    “If everybody ate three well balanced, nutritious meals a day, drank 6 to 8 glasses of water, exercised regularly, got regular sleep and didn’t put harmful substances in their body, most people in medicine would be looking for a job.” (15:10)

  • Housing Affordability:
    • Connects regulatory burdens to unaffordable housing, supports HUD efforts to streamline regulation and reinforce the middle class.

3. Michigan Politics – The Fight Over Drug Pricing

Timestamps: 29:10–34:15

• 340B Drug Pricing Program: Steve Gruber highlights Michigan’s Speaker of the House, Matt Hall, for resisting expansion of the program, which is claimed to enrich hospitals at taxpayer and patient expense.
• Quote:

  “Matt Hall is showing courage. He’s standing with President Trump and the taxpayers, all while standing up to hospital special interests that have turned 340B into a cash cow at the expense of patients and you, the taxpayer.” (33:10)

4. Jimmy Kimmel’s Controversial Return to Late Night

Timestamps: 40:00–49:30

• Background: Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV following suspension for insensitive remarks after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
• Viewership:
  • Opening night: 6.7 million (record high); dips to 2.9 million the following night.
• Guest: Jim Pfaff, President of the Conservative Caucus
  • Analysis: Gruber and Pfaff agree Kimmel's "apology" fell flat.

    “The apology, by the way, ended up turning off anyone might have gained as a longer term viewer if he’d actually apologized. All he did was talk about all of his intentions.” – Jim Pfaff (42:18)

    • Late night TV critique: Loss of classic balance and fun, with nostalgia for Johnny Carson’s style.

    “There’s no heart in the radical Democrat left. ... They have no heart for this country, they have no heart for their opponents.” – Jim Pfaff (44:10)

5. Cartel Corruption and Journalist Safety in Mexico

Timestamps: 51:00–58:30

• Reporting: Oscar Ramirez, RAV border correspondent, details Mexican politicians’ deep cartel ties in Baja California.
• Ramirez’s Ordeal:
  • Reports having cartel members seek him at his home and relatives’ homes after covering money laundering investigations.

    “It happens over here in Mexico. It is number three in the world for assassinations towards journalists in the world.” – Oscar Ramirez (54:48)

  • Despite threats, Ramirez vows to continue reporting.

    “We are sick and tired of this insecurity… and we want what the Trump administration is doing…” (57:12)

  • Steve underscores journalistic courage at the border.

6. Lighter Moments & Listener Interaction

Timestamps: 59:45–End

• Trump at the Ryder Cup: Live reporting on a raucous reception for President Trump, including Air Force One and a flyover.
• Feel-Good Story: Nine-year-old Aiden Wilkins, future pediatric neurosurgeon, as a reminder of American exceptionalism.
• Listener Question of the Day:
  “Do you expect a conviction and jail time for James Comey’s indictment? Why or why not?” – Listeners express skepticism about the justice system’s fairness or effectiveness.
• Sports Chat: Quick takes on college football and baseball (Michigan, Georgia, Detroit Tigers).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dr. Ben Carson on Diet and Health:

  “I've always said if everybody ate three well balanced, nutritious meals a day, drank six to eight glasses of water, exercised regularly, got regular sleep and didn't put harmful substances in their body, most people in medicine would be looking for a job.” (15:13)

• Christina Bobb on Lawfare Against Trump:

  “I have a hard time being empathetic on this especially. This is a small, clean, crisp indictment compared to what they did to Donald Trump… They wanted that circus.” (20:03)

• Oscar Ramirez on Journalist Safety:

  "It is number three in the world for assassinations towards journalists in the world. ... It's the dangers that we go through over here, Steve, when we try to report these kind of circumstances." (54:48)

• Steve Gruber on Kimmel’s Apology:

  “He got teary eyed and I would never do this. My intention was … It’s, 'I’m sorry, I’m sorry that I was callous to the murder...' That’s an apology, Jim.” (43:40)

• Jim Pfaff on Late Night TV:

  “There’s no heart in the radical Democrat left. ... They’re not attempting to find an American vision. They’ve got a new vision … and they feel entitled to tell you how you ought to think and feel.” (44:10)

Important Segment Timestamps

| Topic | Time | |--------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Dr. Ben Carson interview (nutrition/health) | 06:20–15:40 | | Michigan 340B Drug Pricing fight | 29:10–34:15 | | Christina Bobb on Comey indictment & lawfare | 16:15–29:10 | | Jimmy Kimmel’s return & conservative critique | 40:00–49:30 | | Cartel/journalist dangers in Mexico, Ramirez | 51:00–58:30 | | Trump’s Ryder Cup appearance, lighter news | 59:45–End |

Tone and Style

The episode is brisk, candid, and distinctly conservative. Steve Gruber’s approach is unapologetically direct, often blending analysis with dry humor and pointed questions. Expert guests are clear, analytical, and emotionally invested. The show mixes serious investigative coverage with lighter, uplifting stories and audience engagement.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode uses high-profile developments to explore the intersection of politics, law, health policy, and culture from a populist-conservative angle. Major legal news (Comey indictment, January 6th revelations), critiques of “elite” media (Jimmy Kimmel’s return), public health priorities (diet, drug safety), and border issues (cartel-government entanglement) are unpacked with firsthand commentary, expert guests, and real-world reporting. Light moments, like Trump at the Ryder Cup and a prodigy’s story, round out the program, keeping the tone dynamic and audience-focused.