Real America’s Voice: "CHECK THE NEWS" – January 17th, 2026

Hosts: Pastor Jonathan Shuttlesworth, Pastor Dallas, and guests
Date Recorded: January 17, 2026 | Published: January 18, 2026

Episode Overview

The January 17th, 2026, edition of "Check the News" dives deep into breaking developments surrounding political and cultural upheaval—both in the U.S. and abroad, with a special focus on ongoing protests and revolutions in Iran and Venezuela. The hosts dissect recent U.S. foreign policy actions, highlight the theme of international yearning for liberty, and reflect on perceived shifts in American political attitudes—especially growing disillusionment with the Democratic Party among some minorities and celebrities. Tying all this together is a recurring spiritual motif: 2026 is framed as "the year of the throwdown,” interpreted as a period of reckoning and global prophetic change.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Political Frustration and Estrangement from the Democratic Party

• Segment opens with a string of passionate monologues and guests expressing anger at rising crime, decay in American cities, and what they view as the Democratic Party's moral failures (02:20–05:11).

  • Accusations that Democrats have enabled crime and “turned evil into a movement.”
  • Several self-declared former Democrats and minority voices announce a switch to supporting Trump.
  • Notable Quote:
    Unattributed voice: “They call us monsters while they mutilate their own kids and kill in cold blood. Well guess what? Enough’s enough. The Die is cast. And we’re not taking any more of this sick bull.” (02:40)

• Host Reflections:

  • “Now we see in polling that minority voters, Black and brown Americans, are starting to shy away from the Democrat Party.” —Pastor Jonathan Shuttlesworth (03:42)
  • Multiple anecdotal stories of multi-generational party loyalty shifting to Trump.

2. Immigration, Law, and Border Security

• Discussion: America’s heritage of lawful immigration is contrasted with “20 million poured in… This wasn’t immigration, it was an invasion by design.” Emphasis on “cartels, rapists, traffickers.”
  • Calls for deporting "lawlessness," not just people (05:48–07:06).
  • Claims of direct action against “narco terrorists.”
  • National “reckoning” and “retribution” are recurring terms.

3. International Upheaval: Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, & Prophetic Overtones

Iran & Venezuela Updates

• Hosts highlight 2026 as “the year of the throwdown”—a time marked by retribution, upheaval, and opening for the Gospel. (07:44–09:33)

  • “It feels like a bunch of people want freedom and liberty, okay?” —Pastor Jonathan (08:47)
  • References to Venezuela’s popular uprising, Cuban involvement in regional dictatorships, and “USA back, baby” after a supposed military intervention in Venezuela. (11:09–13:13)

• Jewish Calendar Prophecy (15:10)

  • 2026 corresponds to the Hebrew year 5786: “the year of alignment and voice/understanding.”
    • “This is a year where what you see, say, must align with what you live. No more double-minded living.” —Pastor Dallas (16:06)
    • Spiritual linkage between prophetic timing and world events.

Starlink & Digital Freedom

• Elon Musk is lauded for providing Starlink internet to Iranian protesters during communication blackouts:
  • “He’s doing the Lord’s work,” —Pastor Jonathan (21:21)
  • Quote from a viral Iranian message to Musk: “Internet access isn’t just about journalism. It is life-saving. And I humbly ask that you do everything in your power to help save the lives of young Iranians…” (31:18–32:12)

U.S. & International Response

• Discussion of U.S. policy stance, with Trump and lawmakers pledging support to protesters and warning Iran against another massacre.

  • “We will get involved. We’ll be hitting them very hard where it hurts… This is something pretty incredible that’s happening in Iran.” —Donald Trump (32:22–33:16)
  • Benjamin Netanyahu sends a message of hope for future Iran-Israel partnerships after tyranny (33:16).

• Notable global solidarity:

  • Protests in Toronto and London, condemnation from Japan, and statements by Iranian crown prince in exile, Riza Pahlavi (35:04–37:30).

4. Media Skepticism and Mainstream Narratives

• Heavy skepticism toward mainstream media portrayal of events.
  • BBC report on Iranian protests is derided.
    • “May they rot in hell right next to the ayatollahs,”—Pastor Jonathan (26:53–27:03)
  • Discouragement of trusting narration from large outlets: “This is the reason why mainstream news is dead.” (28:12)

5. Claims of “Paid Protests” and Foreign Manipulation

• Theorizing some global (especially Venezuelan) protests are partly orchestrated or funded by interests (even Chinese CCP-linked entities) (38:12–39:56).
  • “All these people that are like, you know, radicalized and being killed or whatever, like these paid protesters is actually a thing.” (38:16)
  • “There’s this billionaire mogul that lives in China…has CCP connections.” (39:40–39:57)

6. Spiritual & Prophetic Framing: Call to Action and Evangelism

• The turmoil is repeatedly interpreted as a spiritual shaking, prophetic alignment with scripture.
  • “This is a sign of the times…we are living on borrowed time. There’ll be wars and rumors of wars. Our job is to stay in alignment with the word of God that we know.”—Pastor Dallas (43:03)
  • Uprisings are portrayed as “nations coming open for the gospel.” (10:11)
  • Exhortations for listeners to participate, support, and evangelize.
    • “Don’t be just a spectator. Be a participator.” —Pastor Dallas (45:26)
    • Offers for fasting guides and ministry gifts to supporters (46:40–47:53).

Memorable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “They call us monsters while they mutilate their own kids and kill in cold blood… The die is cast. And we’re not taking any more of this sick bull.”
  (Conservative Commentator, 02:40)

• “I don’t give a fuck who look at me different. I’m voting for Trump. Even my great-grandmother, 95 years old, lifelong Democrat, is going to vote for Trump this year.”
  (Unattributed guest, 04:44)

• “It feels like a bunch of people want freedom and liberty, okay?”
  (Pastor Jonathan, 08:47)

• “This is a year where what you see, say, must align with what you live.”
  (Pastor Dallas, 16:17)

• “Elon Musk…he is doing the Lord’s work.”
  (Pastor Jonathan, 21:21)

• “If you claim to support human rights, yet can’t bring yourself to show solidarity with those fighting for their liberty in Iran, you’ve revealed yourself. You don’t give a darn about people being oppressed and brutalized so long as it’s being done by the enemies of your enemy."
  (J.K. Rowling via Pastor Jonathan, 23:46)

• “Internet access isn’t just about journalism. It is life-saving. …do everything in your power to help save the lives of young Iranians…”
  (Iranian protestor’s message, 31:27)

• “If they start killing people like they have in the past, we will get involved. …It means hitting them very, very hard where it hurts.”
  (Donald Trump, 32:26)

• “This is a sign of the times. …Our job is to stay in alignment with the word of God that we know. And we’re not scared of these things that are happening.”
  (Pastor Dallas, 43:03)

Noteworthy Segments & Timestamps

• [02:20 - 05:11] — Outspoken denunciation of Democrats, crime, and cultural decline; testimonies of shifting voter loyalties.
• [07:30 - 10:22] — "Year of the Throwdown" theme: framing of current events as prophetic and spiritually significant.
• [11:09 - 13:36] — Commentary on U.S. intervention in Venezuela/Cuba and “America’s back.”
• [15:10 - 16:32] — Explanation of the Jewish calendar year 5786: alignment, speech, and integrity.
• [21:21 - 23:18] — The spiritual endorsement of Elon Musk for enabling digital freedom in Iran.
• [31:10 - 32:12] — Emotional direct message from Iranians to Elon Musk regarding the crucial role of Starlink.
• [32:22 - 33:16] — Trump’s strong warning to the Iranian regime.
• [34:56 - 35:07] — Scenes of Toronto solidarity protests—signs of global support.
• [43:03 - 45:26] — Spiritual perspective: interpreting world events as prophetic, end-times fulfillment.
• [46:40 - 47:53] — Instructions and offers for ministry support/partnership and fasting guides.

Tone & Language

The hosts’ language is passionate, frequently combative, with a mix of populist rhetoric, spiritual urgency, and humor. The show vacillates between serious political analysis, scriptural commentary, and banter. Political adversaries (notably Democrats and certain celebrities) are described in hyperbolic, often hostile terms. Foreign policy is viewed through the prism of American strength and divine timing.

Conclusion

This episode is a whirlwind blend of breaking world news, domestic politics, and evangelical fervor. Amid condemnation of perceived cultural decline, the hosts frame national and international upheavals—especially in Iran and Venezuela—as signs of global spiritual realignment and opportunity for spreading the Christian gospel. Voices once loyal to the Democratic Party discuss a shift in allegiance toward Trump, while international stories are seen as prophecy in motion. The call to action? Participation—in both the civic sphere and in supporting evangelistic outreach as "the throwdown" year unfolds.