Podcast Summary: Breaking Point with David Zier – October 25, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: David Zier (iHeartPodcasts)
Air Date: October 25, 2025
Featured Guests:

• Nils Grevillius (Private Investigator)
• Alina Bonsell (NYC Council Candidate)
• Jonathan Tobin (JNS News, Newsweek, Federalist)
• Jordan Conradson (Gateway Pundit, White House Correspondent)
• Maria Lynn (Switch2USA)

Overview

This episode covers a wide array of pressing issues in American politics and culture through the lens of conservatism and American values. Host David Zier leads a fast-paced discussion on the fentanyl crisis, NYC city politics, the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, border and immigration policies, and media transparency. The show is structured around interviews with topical experts and policy insiders, offering in-depth perspective and activism appeals to listeners.

Key Segments & Insights

[00:28] Opening & Capitol Hill Reflections

• David Zier recounts his recent experiences in D.C.. He attended MAHA pack events with RFK Jr. and Dr. Robert Malone, noting the high engagement of young conservatives and their involvement in wellness businesses and new ventures.
• Zier draws a comparison between Hillary Clinton’s alleged White House furnishing incident and Donald Trump’s renovation decisions, framing it as media hypocrisy around use of funds for presidential spaces.

[02:17] Fentanyl Crisis Among Seniors (Guest: Nils Grevillius)

Main Theme: Surging Fentanyl Overdoses Among Seniors

Key Points

• Nils Grevillius exposes a 9,000% rise in fentanyl overdose deaths among senior citizens, attributing much of this to caregivers who are drug users.
  • "A lot of the people who are charged with the duty of caring for our seniors are drug users...the caregiver uses the fentanyl patches themselves...and doses the senior with street drugs." – Nils Grevillius [03:03]
• The problem is not isolated to Los Angeles; social media and word of mouth help spread these dangerous practices nationwide.
  • Quote: "One of the addicts...showed me how she and her girlfriend were scraping their arms with sandpaper...and applying [used fentanyl patches] to the abraded area." – Nils Grevillius [04:03]
• Discussion about the war on drugs, the rise of synthetic cocktails like carfentanil, and skepticism toward harm-reduction medications (ex: Suboxone).
• With stricter border control, the street supply is reduced but still prominent. Cartels prefer fentanyl over heroin due to ease of smuggling, greater potency, and profit margin.
• Grevillius advocates for a tough short-term jail detox as a behavioral intervention:
  • "You put him away for three weeks and make him detox in jail...the pain...is so profound...that he will be driven to his knees and potentially willing to change." – Nils Grevillius [08:46]
• Notable quote on addiction:
  • "The difference between an alcoholic and a junkie is: an alcoholic will steal your money and get drunk. A junkie will steal your money...and help you look for it." – Nils Grevillius [04:50]

Segment Close

• Grevillius plugs his Twitter (@etectivenils) and upcoming book, The Last Lawman (June 2026). [10:16]

[14:17] NYC Politics & Council Elections (Guest: Alina Bonsell)

Main Theme: Stakes and Strategies in the New York City Council Races

Key Points

• Zier and Bonsell discuss the chaos of the NYC mayor’s race and the overwhelming imbalance in City Council composition (only six out of 51 seats Republican).
• Quote: "City Council actually holds the keys to the castle. Without 26 people to say yes, no mayor can move forward any single piece of proposed legislation." – Alina Bonsell [15:39]
• Emphasis on the critical nature of council races for determining the city’s future policies, balancing ideologies, and breaking leftist dominance.
• Bonsell describes her district as winnable for Republicans, citing a large registered GOP base and higher turnout prospects.
• Concerns: Incumbent fundraising power ($1.2M+), claims of donation funneling for political favors, and the manipulative effects of ranked-choice voting:
  • "Ranked choice voting is so screwed up. It's a terrible situation." – David Zier [20:46]
• Bonsell, an immigrant from the former Soviet Union, positions herself as a first-hand witness to socialism’s failures and vows to defend traditional American and Jewish values.
• Public safety, police funding, and reforming responses to both crime and urban quality of life are mutual priorities for Bonsell and Curtis Sliwa.
• Notable critique of silence: Bonsell calls out her opponent’s lack of public stance against anti-Semitic rhetoric and failure to defend the Jewish community. [23:53]
• Final thought: "Regardless of who wins, the impact will be felt...voters have to ask whose leadership gives me the best chance of things moving forward and improving my quality of life." – Alina Bonsell [25:22]

Contact

• Instagram: alina.b.nyc | Website: alinabonsell.com [25:02]

[28:18] Israel-Gaza War & U.S. Policy (Guest: Jonathan Tobin)

Main Theme: U.S., Israel, and the Hamas Deal – Realities vs. Rhetoric

Key Points

• Tobin asserts Hamas is violating agreements and that claims of meaningful compliance are "fantasy":
  • "They have no intention of surrendering their arms...the notion...that the disarming of Hamas will be done by the multinational force...that's a fantasy. It's not happening." – Jonathan Tobin [31:00]
• Contacts in White House and Trump administration (Kushner, Witkoff, Vance) are portrayed as naïve if they trust Arab or Turkish intermediaries to enforce peace or disarmament.
• While securing hostage release is a genuine success, Tobin warns that unless Israel is empowered to eliminate Hamas, the group will simply rebuild and continue its campaign.
• Qatar is described as a duplicitous U.S. "ally" actually aligned with the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas, funding hostile propaganda and institutions:
  • "We treat them like they're friends. They're enemies." – Jonathan Tobin [35:24]
• On Trump: "He believes the right things about this...But Hamas is counting on the U.S. being satisfied with a perceived triumph, and not letting Israel finish the job." – Jonathan Tobin [34:29]
• Tobin suggests the peace will not last if the U.S. prevents Israel from neutralizing Hamas.
• Memorable moment:
  • "We're in the truth-telling business, not in the happiness business." – Jonathan Tobin [37:09]

Contact

• JNS.org | Twitter/X: @Jonathan_S_Tobin [36:58]

[42:27] Border Security, Immigration Enforcement, and Media Access (Guest: Jordan Conradson)

Main Theme: Trump’s Border Strategy, ICE Effectiveness, & Reporting Barriers

Key Points

• Conradson details a White House roundtable where President Trump highlights strong border enforcement:
  • "Over 150,000 pounds of narcotics, over 2 million fentanyl pills seized, over 3,000 cartel and terrorist members removed." – Jordan Conradson [43:30]
• Trump’s executive order and DHS strategies are praised for reversing Biden-era failures.
• Critique: The scale of deportations (2 million, mostly self-deportations) is seen as not enough compared to the 10 million+ estimated illegal entries under Biden:
  • "Unless we're seeing 2.5 million plus illegals removed per year, we're not even going to get close to the ...low-ball number, 10 million that Joe Biden let in." – Jordan Conradson [46:22]
• Mainstream media is called out for distorted narratives and limited willingness to challenge border policy from the “right” (i.e. being critical about too few deportations).
• New media (Real America’s Voice, Gateway Pundit, Rumble) praised for bypassing legacy media blocks.
  • "The truth is actually being told...I don’t hear that anywhere else." – David Zier [47:30]
• Pentagon press pool shakeup: main outlets walked out over new rules stopping solicitation of classified info, but Conradson defends rules as common sense.
• Urban crime manipulation: DAs downgrade offenses in cities like D.C., Chicago, and NYC to inflate crime reduction stats and shield illegal immigrants from ICE.
• Notable quote:
  • "They're actually demoting these crimes...to make it look like, oh, this is not as violent of a city that we're seeing." – Jordan Conradson [51:17]

Contact

• thegatewaypundit.com | X/Instagram: @JordanConradson [52:41]
• Show: "DC Dive" on Rumble

[37:53] American Manufacturing Spotlight (Guest: Maria Lynn, Switch2USA)

Main Theme: Promoting U.S.-Made Products & Economic Patriotism

Key Points

• Switch2USA is a wellness and essentials manufacturer/membership club focused on keeping American dollars with American workers.
  • "This is a mission where we can defund Blackrock and the pyramid scheme...and build America." – Maria Lynn [38:10]
• Emphasizes the MAGA—now “MAHA”—mission and direct-to-consumer solutions.

Contact

• Website: switch2usa.com

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The difference between an alcoholic and a junkie is: an alcoholic will steal your money and get drunk. A junkie will steal your money, go get loaded on street dope, and then help you look for your stolen money.”

  • Nils Grevillius [04:50]

• “City Council actually holds the keys to the castle. Without 26 people to say yes, no mayor can move forward any single piece of proposed legislation.”

  • Alina Bonsell [15:39]

• “We treat [Qatar] like they're friends. They're enemies.”

  • Jonathan Tobin [35:24]

• "Unless we're seeing 2.5 million plus illegals removed per year, we're not even going to get close to the ...low-ball number, 10 million that Joe Biden let in."

  • Jordan Conradson [46:22]

Key Timestamps

• 00:28 – David Zier on D.C. visit and Capitol Hill events
• 02:17-10:42 – Interview with Nils Grevillius on fentanyl crisis
• 14:17-25:51 – Alina Bonsell on NYC politics and council race
• 28:18-37:12 – Jonathan Tobin on Israel-Gaza, U.S. policy, and Middle East geopolitics
• 42:27-53:01 – Jordan Conradson on border security, ICE strategy, and Pentagon press pool
• 37:53 & 38:09 – Maria Lynn on economic patriotism and Switch2USA

Final Thoughts

David Zier concludes the episode by reiterating the importance of honest, independent news and encouraging listeners to stay vigilant heading into critical election cycles. The tone is urgent, activist, and deeply skeptical of mainstream and Democratic narratives, blending hard news, opinion, and activism calls throughout.

For further insights or to connect with the guests:

• Nils Grevillius: @etectivenils, The Last Lawman (June 2026)
• Alina Bonsell: alinabonsell.com, @alina.b.nyc
• Jonathan Tobin: JNS.org, @Jonathan_S_Tobin
• Jordan Conradson: thegatewaypundit.com, @JordanConradson, “DC Dive” on Rumble
• Maria Lynn: switch2usa.com