Real America’s Voice: "CHECK THE NEWS" – October 18, 2025

Overview

This episode of "Check the News" from Real America’s Voice, hosted by Jonathan Shuttlesworth, delivers unfiltered commentary on pressing political, cultural, and global events through a distinctly conservative, combative lens. Central topics this episode include the ongoing US government shutdown, dramatic news on Venezuelan and Russian affairs, power struggles in Congress, the border crisis, escalations in Gaza, and pointed critiques of the Democratic Party and mainstream media. Shuttlesworth weaves in moments of satire, cultural references, and audience engagement, aiming to provide alternative takes and energize a like-minded audience.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Satirical Recap of the Government Shutdown

• Segment (07:35–13:00):
  The episode opens with a parody—“The 12 Days of Shutdown”—lampooning the impact of the Federal shutdown. Sung to the tune of “12 Days of Christmas,” the bit mocks various shutdown consequences and assigns blame to Democratic leadership, particularly Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
  • Notable moment: Shuttlesworth riffs on stereotypical grievances, e.g. “On the fifth day of shutdown the Dems gave to me: five lies by CNN… three missed paychecks, two RINO votes, and some brims on Hakeem Jeffries.”
• Insight: The skit blends dark humor with political satire to resonate with viewers’ frustration and to rally opposition against Democrats.

2. Escalation of US Foreign Policy: Venezuela & Russia

• Trump’s Venezuela Policy (14:20–16:50):
  • Coverage of President Trump’s announcement about expanding strikes from Venezuelan drug boats to possible land targets to take on the Maduro regime.
  • Trump (15:11): “We are certainly looking at land now because we've got the sea very well under control… Every boat that we knock out, we save 25,000 American lives.”
  • Discussion of CIA involvement and the global implications for the Caribbean region.
• Polymarket Prediction (17:00):
  53% chance cited that the US will go to war with Venezuela or that Venezuela will retaliate before year-end.
• Russia-Ukraine Updates (17:30–19:00):
  • Trump is preparing to meet with Putin and is reportedly giving an ultimatum on peace talks: “Either Russia holds serious peace talks or Ukraine gets Tomahawks.”
  • US set to discuss military aid with Zelensky, including advanced cruise missiles.

3. Gaza Crisis: Hamas Reasserts Control

• Segment (20:00–23:20):
  • Shuttlesworth presents a graphic news report alleging that post-ceasefire, Hamas operatives disguised as medics carried out executions against a rival clan in Gaza City.
  • Host (22:10): “If you claimed that you cared about Palestinians being killed… now you say nothing, that they're being harmed by their own people, then you just are a Jew hater and you should admit that.”
• Emphasizes a double standard among pro-Palestinian activists and critiques inability or unwillingness of Western media to show graphic truths.

4. Senator John Fetterman’s Political Shift

• Segment (27:50–29:10):
  • Fetterman publicly distances himself from Democratic rhetoric equating Trump supporters to fascists.
  • Fetterman (28:05): “They're not fascists. They're not Nazis. They're not trying to destroy the Constitution… That kind of extreme rhetoric is going to continue… resulting in extreme outcomes and political violence.”
• Host Reaction: Expresses newfound respect for Fetterman’s independence, suggesting he’d rather support him over a traditional Republican or far-left challenger.

5. Political Landscape: House Control & Redistricting

• CNN Analysis Played (30:00–34:25):
  • The Democratic advantage for retaking the House has shrunk; prediction market odds fell from 83% to 63% since April. The GOP’s odds rose to 37%.
  • Panelist (32:41): “Democrats were way out ahead back in 2017… now we're basically looking at Democrats ahead, but so far in back of the pace."
• National and state redistricting dynamics suggest GOP could net up to 7 additional seats, forthcoming Supreme Court decisions about the Voting Rights Act could add further GOP gains.

6. Kamala Harris and US-Israel-Hamas Policy

• Stephen A. Smith Clip (39:10–41:00):
  • Argument that Kamala Harris, due to concessions to the progressive left, would not have been as effective dealing with Hamas as Trump.
  • Stephen A. Smith (40:10): “Leading into the election, the problem was extreme capitulation to the progressive left… Why should we believe she'd forget what she thought got her there?”
• Host Commentary: Skepticism toward attempts to rehabilitate centrist reputations (specifically Chris Cuomo) and skepticism about "centered" news.

7. Nancy Pelosi on January 6 & Mental Acuity

• Segment (42:00–43:20):
  • Confrontation with a reporter over her role during Jan 6; Pelosi snaps in response to accusations she blocked the National Guard.
  • Host speculates about Pelosi’s health: “She has to be led to her vehicle. She can barely walk and she's twitching. Her central nervous system's gone.”

8. Trump on Weaponization of DOJ and Election Integrity

• Trump Interview Clip (45:00–48:00):
  • Trump claims sense of vindication as investigations into political opponents are underway.
  • Trump (45:40): “If we don't have fair elections in this country, we're not going to have a country. And I've said it from the beginning: fair elections and borders… They raided my house in Florida. It was an illegal raid.”
  • Insists DOJ actions were criminal, labels Jack Smith “deranged” and ties FBI actions to political vendettas.

9. US Resource Policy: Mining, Rare Earths, and Trade

• Stephen Moore on Mining (50:00–52:25):
  • The US has more rare earth minerals than any nation but is blocked by regulations, environmentalists, and the EPA.
  • Moore (50:55): “We have handed the cartel to China… We should be mining for the resources we have… The people that are in charge of it now are going to deregulate it.”
  • Host speculates Trump appointees were strategically picked to deregulate and unleash a US mining boom.

10. Border/ICE Enforcement and Civil Liberties

• Segments (58:00–1:02:45):
  • Video and discussion on federal immigration enforcement: aggressive ICE tactics, local resistance, and civil liberties concerns.
  • Host acknowledges conservative bias, but warns about precedents: “If one day it was turned… that’s dangerous. So it’s good people are held accountable to the law.”

11. Audience Engagement and Compassion

• Loss & Prayer Segment (34:55):
  • Host pauses the political talk to express sympathy and pray for a listener who lost his daughter to leukemia.
  • Host (35:50): “I'm very, very sorry you had to go through that. God bless you… Hope I can get you a little laugh in at the expense of other people today and then I'll pray for you.”
• Closing Prayer (1:11:40):
  • Invites listeners to pray for salvation, offers devotional book as follow-up for those who respond.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Partisan Media:
  • Host on Chris Cuomo (41:00): “That guy is such a schmuck trying to reinvent himself as like a centrist… There’s no market for what they’re trying to do.”
• On Fetterman:
  • Fetterman (28:05): “They're not fascists… That kind of extreme rhetoric is going to continue… [and] result in extreme outcomes and political violence.”
• On Gaza Violence:
  • Host (22:10): “If you claimed that you cared about Palestinians being killed… and now you say nothing, that they're being harmed by their own people, then you just are a Jew hater and you should admit that.”
• On DOJ Investigations:
  • Trump (45:00): “I think it was the worst weaponization of a political opponent in the history of the world, let alone this country… What they did was criminal.”
• On Government Shutdown:
  • Disillusioned Democrat on C-SPAN (1:06:45): “I think I'm going to be leaving the Democrat Party because this happens too often… they're hijacking the American people.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | 07:35 | Parody – "12 Days of Shutdown" | | 14:20 | US-Venezuela Conflict Escalation | | 17:30 | Trump-Putin-Zelensky Updates | | 20:00 | Hamas Reasserts Gaza Control | | 27:50 | Senator Fetterman's Political Stance | | 30:00 | House of Representatives Odds Shift, CNN Panel | | 39:10 | Kamala Harris, Hamas & Critique of Centered News | | 42:00 | Nancy Pelosi and January 6th | | 45:00 | Trump on DOJ, Elections and Mar-a-Lago Raid | | 50:00 | Mining, Rare Earths, US-China Trade | | 58:00 | Civil Liberties, ICE Enforcement, Community Resistance | | 1:06:45 | Democrat C-SPAN Caller Defects | | 1:11:40 | Audience Prayer and Farewells |

Tone & Style

Most of the episode is combative, satirical, and deeply partisan, marked by skepticism of Democratic politicians, mainstream media, and globalist policy. Host Jonathan Shuttlesworth pivots from scripted jokes, populist rants, and cultural asides to moments of sincere prayer and community-building, engaging directly with his audience as both a commentator and spiritual leader.

Conclusion

This episode of "Check the News" captures Real America’s Voice at its most unvarnished: polemical, unapologetic, and intensely focused on galvanizing conservative listeners. The episode weaves together U.S. and global headlines, sharp-edged commentary, topical humor, and audience solidarity into a rapid-paced, highly opinionated alternative to mainstream news.