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Jack Posobic, Christ is King Events Daily. I'm Bo Davidson alongside Benny Ray Harmony here in our Washington, D.C. studios filling in for Jack Posobic while he is away on assignment. Well, the war in Iran continues in day 21 as the United States and Israel continue to mitigate and decimate the Iranian threat. And we want to welcome in Senator Ron Johnson to Human Events. Senator, thank you so much for taking the time with us today.
Senator Ron Johnson
Thanks for having me on. Hope you're doing well.
Bo Davidson
Thank you, sir. Well, Senator, let's start with Iran because you have made the astute point that In June of 2022, gas prices were $5 a gallon, inflation was at 9.1% under Joe Biden and he wasn't doing anything to stop Iran. Can you explain to folks how under a previous administration, not only were things worse, but what those administrations did to enable the Iranian regime to get stronger and richer? Sir?
Senator Ron Johnson
Well, again, gas prices are high. Inflation was high because of Biden's policies, their war on fossil fuels, the massive deficit spending. And while he was in office and President Obama did the same thing, they coddled Iran. They all said, we can never let Iran get a nuclear weapon. And then they coddled them, they tried doing deals. Obama did a deal with Iran that would have allowed them to become a nuclear power, probably right about this time period, about 15 years down the road. In doing that, they funneled hundreds of billions of dollars into the Iranian economy, into their military, into their proxies, which they've used to kill Americans and, you know, Israelis and wreak havoc and be a menace in the Middle east and really threaten world peace. So President Trump had to make a very tough decision. We had to act before we could no longer act, before Iran became a nuclear power, before they had so many missiles and so many drones. No matter what kind of bombing campaign we would undertake, we simply couldn't wipe them out. And they would devastate the Middle East. And what we're showing, they're just showing us a fraction of what they could do. They're starting to destroy LNG terminals. This is again a tough decision on the part of President Trump, but he had to take it because Obama and Biden were weak and they've created so many messes. The open borders, this weakness that emboldened our enemies like Iran, other adversaries that President Trump's having to deal with.
Benny Ray Harmony
And Senator, another big topic right now is the Save America act, which we've been covering every single day. We have, you know, 80% of Americans that agree with photo ID to vote. Is there any way to view Democrats obstruction to this bill as simply they just want to be able to cheat to get votes?
Senator Ron Johnson
No, that's exactly right. You know, the Save America act is existential to their game plan to become a one party nation. That's why they flooded millions of illegal immigrants into this country, encourage them to reside in sanctuary cities, sanctuary states and blue states to plus up the census, plus up their members of Congress, and then they will do everything they can to defeat any kind of voter integrity measure that will prevent those illegal immigrants from illegally voting in our elections. So they have no problem with legitimate votes being canceled out by fraudulent ones, as long as those fraudulent votes are for Democrats and again go toward their goal of turning America into one party nation.
Bo Davidson
Well, speaking of that, Senator, I want to play a clip of two of your colleagues on the other side of the aisle and get your reaction on the other side. Let's take a look. The core of the bill is handing
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But the evidence is almost no illegal immigrants vote. 8.2 million people registered to vote in Georgia. The Republican Secretary of State found 20 instances of noncitizens who were registered and only nine had ever attempted to vote, and the majority did so before 2012.
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a problem that does not exist. They just admitted the very problem that the bill addresses, and they are only referencing the small amount that we know of, not of what we don't know of. So even if the problem were that small, which it's not, what would be so wrong with fixing it now and forever?
Senator Ron Johnson
Again, it's against existential their game plan. I know Democrats lie. They're a bunch of hypocrites. It's very difficult, quite honestly, to uncover voter fraud. Part of the problem is after an election is held, there's such a rush to certify the election once it's certified, like, nobody really wants to go back in and investigate and find out, oh, that was an incorrect conclusion there, that we shouldn't have certified that election. So the courts don't want to get engaged. The losing candidate doesn't have the money to really investigate other law enforcement. They're just really not interested in investigating voter fraud. And so people like Democrat Sanders can make the claim, well, this has all been investigated. Nobody finds voter fraud. We find it all the time. We prosecute it every now and again. But I think there's a lot more fraud than what is actually uncovered and prosecuted.
Benny Ray Harmony
And Senator, we just got word you guys are currently voting on a DHS funding bill. Now, have Democrats come any closer to caving in on this so that our homeland can be protected finally?
Senator Ron Johnson
I don't think so. They want to fund DHS piecemeal, so they basically want to defund ICE and cbp. Again, we're obviously resisting that because we realize that especially under the threat environment we're living in today with Iran being the medicine that it is, we can't afford to have any of the DHS component agencies not firing on all cylinders and being effective at keeping this country safe. So unfortunately, Democrats have the legacy media in their back pocket. They can do all these things with impunity. They're never held accountable. My wife saw a news report with a reporter in the airports long lines tsa, that the people were completely unaware of the fact that they're in the line not because of spring break, but because Chuck Schumer has shut down dhs. And those wonderful TSA agents who are still on the job, they're not getting paid. So the legacy media doesn't report that, and so a lot of America doesn't even understand it.
Bo Davidson
That's true, Senator. And I was just in that line yesterday down in Fort Lauderdale, and I know exactly what you're talking about. Well, Senator, it seems the Pentagon is asking for 200 billion for funding the war in Iran. There is a financial cost, of course, and there's also the human cost. Now, President Trump acted because nobody else would act. Of course. Will the American people, and I specifically mentioned people in the middle class and the lower class, will they understand the costs and the temporary squeeze at the pump to eliminate this rogue regime once and for all?
Senator Ron Johnson
I sure hope so. But again, the legacy corporate media is not helping make that point. You know, from my standpoint, right now they're talking about $200 billion. I want that justified. I keep hearing the Boris crosses a billion dollars a day. I don't know that's accurate, but we haven't been at this for 200 billion, 200 days. Also, there are estimates somewhere between 700 billion to $1.5 trillion of fraud per year. You know, if we're going to, and I think defense spending is a top priority to government, but if we're going to spend an additional $200 billion of money we don't have that, we're going to have to borrow, what we ought to do is offset that against some measures to eliminate at least $200 billion in fraud per year. We ought to eliminate all of it.
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And Senator, with respect to this filibuster to get the Save America act passed, you just wrote an op ed in the Wall Street Journal. Now, this is saying the GOP should get rid of the filibuster before the Democrats do. But this morning on Fox Leader, he said you're very passionate but disagrees with your position. I want to give you a chance to respond to him.
Senator Ron Johnson
You have to read the full op ed. But I started out talking about how grossly dysfunctional and broken the Senate is. $39 trillion in debt. We passed six out of 180 appropriation bills on time since I've been here. That's a 96.7% failure rate. And part of the problem here is the cloture vote is being used in a way it was never intended to be used. And so we don't have real debate. We don't have a real amendment process. This process is completely broken. So the Democrats have already shown us that they're going to end the filibuster as soon as they have the Opportunity to do it, the split in our conference, because we all would like to have the filibuster when Democrats are in power so we can block their awful legislation. But if they're going to end it, maybe we ought to go first in the split in our conferences, those of us who believe they end it versus others who hope against all hope that they won't do so. So my suggestion was we ought to take a vote on a rule change. When this debate on the Same America act is over, let's vote on a rule change that's a 67 vote threshold and see if Democrats, when they're not in power, when Republicans are, would they vote to eliminate the filibuster? It might make them think twice before eliminating it once they regain power.
Bo Davidson
And my guess, sir, is that the Democrats would not vote for that.
Senator Ron Johnson
It would be an interesting vote, but we ought to vote. That's what I'm proposing. I'm not saying end the filibuster. I'm saying let's get everybody on the record. Let's see how that vote would go.
Bo Davidson
Well, Senator, with respect to this conflict in Iran, it seems that Operation Epic Fury is not going to be quick. It's not like Venezuela. There have been talks about the US Military maybe blockading Kharg island or sending in troops there, as Jack Posobic has stated. But perhaps he also said a cyber or drones attack could do the same thing. Do you support American boots on the ground and would that all change your position on this conflict?
Senator Ron Johnson
Well, first of all, difference between Venezuela and Iran is Venezuela wasn't threatening, you know, America other than with its drugs. And that has probably pretty well ended with what we did with Maduro. Iran, on the other hand, threatens the world. I mean, you can see how they've bottled up the Hormuz Strait. So they are a menace. They had to be eliminated. What gives me hope about not having put boots on the ground is you now have with Starlink and other methods of communication. You got the Iranian people basically being able to call in strikes against their leadership. And it has their leadership cowering, you know, hiding out in tents. So, again, this is not going to be easy. It was far from risk free. My biggest concern is once we've started this, and I supported President Trump in doing this, a tough decision. Once we've started, we need to end it by ending the current Iranian regime. They cannot be left in place or they'll be a greater menace moving in the future. We can't allow them to keep the world hostage.
Bo Davidson
Well, last question for you sir. You know, because war has a fog and truth is often the first casualty in war. What is the message that you want the American people specifically to know about this battle between what I would say is good versus Evil?
Senator Ron Johnson
Well, contemplate Iran with a nuclear weapon missile technology. They could really even they don't have it that reaches from Iran to America. They could plant a barge off of the coast of America, lob up a missile with a nuclear weapon on top, detonate a high altitude atomic bomb which would create an EMP attack and wipe out our electrical grid. That would be extension for this country. That's the kind of capability for a country that is the largest state sponsored terror, who chants death to America and they mean it. That's the threat that President Trump took out.
Bo Davidson
Senator Johnson, thank you so much for your time, sir. We appreciate it.
Senator Ron Johnson
Have a good day.
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Cliff Maloney
Yeah, I appreciate that, Benny. Look, that's what the American people want. I mean, this issue polls not just with Republicans, but it polls with voters across the spectrum. You need to show an ID to vote. You need to be an American citizen to vote in the United States of America. And I really, really mean this. It's so disappointing to see so many of these Republican senators who so many people worked hard for, who so many people went to bat for to get them elected and to see some of them still refusing to lead on this issue, some of them even blocking it. But I'm telling you right now, the answer to the question is the American people are ready for free, safe and secure elections. That's what the SAVE act does. And these Republicans better get some courage and get this thing passed.
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And I also want to get your take on this divide that we're seeing right now. The MAGA movement is kind of divided into two. And you know, I feel like after Charlie died specifically, that's when that happened. But as we head into the midterms, how are you feeling about this uncertainty and divide and what are, what are those kind of polling polls looking like?
Cliff Maloney
Yeah, well, look, you know, I work with activists. We do a lot of door knocking, going door to door, trying to turn out the vote. I like to focus on the things that we can actually control. And that's my advice to anybody out there. Obviously voters. We have to message to them when it comes to, you know, candidates trying to reach and excite and motivate people to vote. But if you're an activist out there and a lot of people that watch human events, a lot of folks that are watching real America's voice, you're the type of people to take action and so focus on the tangible things you can control. In a lot of the swing states like we're in, it's getting people to actually have a plan to vote, getting them motivated to vote and then getting them to actually vote. So that's what I want to focus on, the things that we can actually impact. And I think if patriots across the country do that, we're going to see some good results in 2026.
Bo Davidson
Hey, Cliff, Bo Davidson here. You know, I understand that Turning Point headquarters opened up in Las Vegas recently, I think just as recently as yesterday to target Nevada. And of course, this is Charlie Kirk's great legacy living on. What can you tell us about Nevada and what TPUSA can do there?
Cliff Maloney
Yeah, it was a fantastic event. We had a ribbon cutting ceremony and my group, Citizens alliance, we're going to partner with them. This is one of the states that Turning Point has announced is a major target. They call it the Red Wall program where they're targeting New Hampshire, Nevada and Arizona as three states that they think if they can match the Democrats tactics, they can put up a red wall. But yeah, this is Charlie's legacy. Right. And it was a great event. Tyler Boyer really laid out the plan. Erica Kirk, Stacy Sheridan gave great remarks. But people are amped up, they're motivated and I just love that. Nevada is a big target and it's one that I think everybody should keep their eye on in 2026. Not just for 26, everybody, but for 2028. And that's what Charlie was always about. Do the work, but really work backwards. From presidential races in the area where you need permanent infrastructure, Nevada is now on the map and I'm excited to help out.
Bo Davidson
Cliff, I want to ask you about oil prices and of course the ongoing situation in Iran. One fifth of the world's oil comes through straight up Hormuz. We've got a deadlock there with these prices staying where they are. And I tried to address this with Senator Johnson too. When it comes to middle class and lower class Americans, how do you see that affecting? How long of a shelf life can this last in terms of the prices, where we may see a significant dent in the voting come November because I think that's what a lot of people are concerned about.
Cliff Maloney
No, Bo, I think you're spot on. And that's a problem for us as Republicans.
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Cliff Maloney
It's going to be a problem. We are the party that is in power, in charge. And when you do see gas prices, you know not dropping. People are going to blame those that are in charge and they're going to want to vote to change that. And so I actually think, you know, a lot of people think, oh, the, the October timeline is when people make up their mind to vote. I think we really are looking at kind of the June through August timeline for people to kind of say, look, how is my life? Is it better under Republican rule or is it worse? Who do I want to vote for? How motivated am I to vote? And so I really think we have to see some big changes to bring that price down over the next two to three months if it's going to have an impact on the election. But right now, it does have an impact. And that's something that's going to make it very difficult in 2026 if we don't see some improvement.
Bo Davidson
Yeah, Cliff, and I was thinking too, you know, when this thing first broke out, I was thinking, okay, if tax returns right now are twice what they were, if you're seeing, you know, a significant difference for middle class Americans to lower class Americans, that's great. But if you have the war in Iran offsetting those gains, then it becomes a bit of a quagmire. So I think you're right to say that. And I just think we're working on a limited timeline here. But also, you can't force the war on Iran either to go any quicker than it is because this is clearly going to be a war of attrition. It's going to take some time. So, Cliff Maloney, thank you so much for your time today and give us some expert advice. Thanks so much, my friend.
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Appreciate you guys.
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And we'll be right back in just a few moments. Stay with us.
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He's got a great job. Welcome back to Human Events Daily. I'm Beau Davidson alongside Benny Harmony. And we are in for Jack today. Our next guest comes from the world of Joe Rogan and Steven Crowder. He's a stand up comedian. He's an actor and a podcaster. We want to welcome Brian Callan to the show. Brian, thank you so much for joining us today.
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It's good to be here, pal. How you doing?
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We're doing great, man. You know, firstly, I understand you were born on a military base in the Philippines due to your father's career and you've lived in some dangerous areas of the world, including, I believe it's Pakistan and Lebanon. Tell us, just with your experience in being in some of those dangerous areas of the world, how you view this current conflict with Iran right now?
Brian Callan
Well, I always try to look at there tends to be simplified solution concepts and theories around why we go to war. And I think what's interesting is that it's usually way more complicated than that. And there are a lot of different parties that have an interest in this kind of thing. I will say this about all of this. Having grown up all over the world, Philippines, India, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Pakistan, and having traveled as much as I did, America was a brand. We had a brand. And that brand really actually meant something and people actually believed in it. Not just people of my generation and Americans, but so did most people in the world in the sense that they believed America was a place that practiced things like or held to their ideals, freedom, democracy, individual liberty, freedom of expression. And that's why everybody wanted to come to America. They wanted the blue jeans, they wanted the rock and roll. It just looked like a party. And it looked ultimately like, I promise you, we were the good guys. Even if that wasn't the case, that brand is a very important thing. And what I worry about is that with this invasion of Iran and by the way, with Iraq and Afghanistan, we have lost that brand. When you tell young people we're the good guys, man, they look at me like, they're literally like, who are you working for? So that's my assessment for now.
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Brian, I love that you talked about kind of the branding of America because I think that's the beautiful thing. And the culture of America, that's what people want to get back to. And so you're currently a co host of podcast A called the Fighter and the Kid, which formerly focused on mixed martial arts. And now we learned about the death of Chuck Norris. Today I'd love to get your reaction to the legacy of Chuck Norris and just how that goes back to America.
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Well, guys, you know, first of all, I felt his death. And when he passed, when his spirit passed. What's crazy is that the reason I felt it is his spirit went into me. And so I have been tasked with carrying on Chuck Norris legacy. And that means that I have to train. I have to double my training, which I don't know how I'm gonna have time for, but I will do it for Chuck. And in fact, right now, I'm in a horse stance. You guys can't tell, but I'm in a horse stance and I'm wearing a testicle cinch. Just for discipline. Just for discipline. And that's all I'm gonna say. But either way, Chuck Norris lives on in my breast, in my heart, in my spirit. And that's what I have to say about that.
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Well, speaking of breasts that. You brought it up, Brian. I think it's very cool you were one of the eight original cast members of MADtv. So we can't not play this clip.
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I'd like to introduce my co host, the boy wonder of Cabana Chat, Pooh Boy Dexter. You know what time it is, poo boy 4. Oh, try and keep up. It's time for a little something we like to dance of the pool boy Dexter. Well done. Looks like somebody got up on the right side of the bed this morning.
Brian Callan
She pushed me out.
Bo Davidson
That's gold. That's gold. What was it like watching that back? I saw you laughing over there.
Brian Callan
First of all, you have pool boys hair. So let's just start with that.
Bo Davidson
I have to carry your legacy on.
Brian Callan
I'm glad I was an inspiration. That's the most important thing. Second of all, you know, when I see that it's difficult not to clutch my own body. I came into this business to be an artist, to make an impact. And then I watched that. My poor father called me and he goes, you went to college. I paid for four years of college. Like you're in a Speedo with high heeled sneakers. And I was like, whatever, Dad's comedy. But I did get a lot of fan mail from jail. So I can never be arrested because I will be traded for cigarettes just for nostalgia's sake.
Bo Davidson
That's funny, Brian. Actually, I was in Cosmopolitan magazine in 2009, and they gave us these email addresses where people could write us. And I bet 95% of the emails came from jail, from women. I didn't know they got Cosmo in jail. I had no idea. And then I got, you know, you're getting an email from inmate number 2456. And it was just. It was the most bizarre thing. So I feel you there. Well, we know that.
Brian Callan
I will say this, too. I shaved it because I used to have to put all this makeup on my body to make me darker. And so what happened was it would attach to the hair, so I looked even hairier. So I started shaving my body. And then when I did Pool Boy, as a shaved young twink, I got a lot of gay fan mail, which I've always. And when I walk around Chelsea and New York, I was basically Elvis, which, of course, I appreciated.
Bo Davidson
So does this mean. Based on rumors that the new ayatollah might have been interested in that?
Brian Callan
Dude, that's my favorite. That's my favorite. Like, asymmetric warfare tactic.
Bo Davidson
Yeah.
Brian Callan
Well, your leader's gay, right?
Bo Davidson
And it kind of works. Exactly.
Brian Callan
So funny.
Bo Davidson
I know that one of your impressions. You did many on MADtv. Bill Clinton was one of them. And, you know, he's been revived here lately with this Epstein investigation. So I'm just curious if you could somehow dial back into Bill for a moment, if I could, and kind of interview you as if you were Bill on his buddy Jeffrey. So if you don't mind doing that for me, I'd like to ask you just kind of. What's that?
Brian Callan
I'm happy to. I'm happy to talk about it, but he was. Look, it was a long time ago, and he was a good guy.
Bo Davidson
So how close were you to Jeffrey Epstein, President Clinton?
Brian Callan
I'd had some periphery contact with him.
Bo Davidson
Periphery?
Brian Callan
Yeah. And he offered me access to his jet because I was doing humanitarian work in Africa.
Bo Davidson
Hmm. Well, Mr. President, you said you thought all flight attendants wore scantily clad clothes when you flew private. What does the word private mean to you?
Brian Callan
They had great personalities.
Bo Davidson
I see. Well, did you. Let me just ask you this, sir. Did you have sexual relations with anyone on that plane or on that island that was not taller than the required height at Universal theme park roller coasters?
Brian Callan
You would have to define what you mean by plane.
Bo Davidson
And finally, Mr. President, last question for you. I know you've got other things to do, but we are in the month of March, which is Women's History Month. What is your history with women, sir?
Brian Callan
My history with women is I've been with Hillary for a long time, and she's. She's one of the best young men I know. I mean, women. I know. Damn it.
Bo Davidson
That was phenomenal.
Brian Callan
I didn't know I was gonna do this. And I just, you know, I was. I literally. The director of MADTV saw me and I was doing some accent. I was like, I was being Southern for some reason. I can't remember what I was doing. He said, that's a good Bill Clinton. I was like, it is. And he goes, yeah, you're playing Bill Clinton. So I was in prosthetics and that was the end of that.
Bo Davidson
That's beautiful.
Benny Ray Harmony
Well, Brian, I needed that laugh today, to be quite honest with you. But you know, we obviously you've been on the comedy train for quite a while. We're curious your opinion on some of the leftism late night comedy shows and how so many organizations are peddling them. Do you think they're funny or you think they have a limited lifespan? What do you, what's your opinion?
Bo Davidson
Oh, I guess we lost Brian, unfortunately. Well, that was a great conversation with Brian. His impression of Bill Clinton still lives, still abides. We Love him for MADtv. Brian, I know you can't hear us right now unless you're on the other end. We lost you there. But thank you so much for, for being with us. We'll be right back with more Human events daily.
Eric Bowling
Where's Jack? Where's Jack?
Bo Davidson
Where is he? Jack, I want to see you.
Eric Bowling
Great job, Jack. Thank you. What a job you do.
Bo Davidson
You know, we have an incredible thing. We're always talking about the fake news in the bed. We.
Eric Bowling
But we have guys and these are
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the guys who'd be getting policies.
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welcome back to Human Events. I'm Bo Davidson here with Benny Ray Harmony. We want to tell you all about CPAC because everything is all roads are leading to CPAC next week. It's live in Dallas, Texas. It's going to be from March 25 through 28. Lot of big things. And by the way, I just want to let you guys know, our fans, our audience, that this will be the biggest CPAC ever. For real America's Voice, for real America's music for Rave Espanol. Huge stage, unbelievable things that'll be happening. Some of your favorite hosts will be there. Jack Bassobic will be there, of course, Steve Bannon, our morning show American Sunrise will be there. Eric Bollinger, all the top talent from RAV will be there. Huge stage. We're going to have live performances, we're going to have stand up comedy from Rob Schneider. And our next guest, actually that's coming on right now, Alex Stein. So Alex, are you there? Can you hear me?
Benny Ray Harmony
Welcome.
Alex Stein
I got you loud and clear. I'm really excited, you know, and it's in my, you know, hometown right here in DFW Grapevine, Texas.
Bo Davidson
That's right. So what can you tell us about next week, Alex? Because I remember at the last event that we were at in Turning Point in Phoenix, we announced you is coming on for tab after hours with Alex Stein. You made a big splash as you always do. I think what will be interesting about this is that I think the RAV stage is going to be a hub. In fact, I would contend, Alex, that it's going to be more exciting what we're doing than what's on the SEATAC stage.
Alex Stein
You know what? I think you're exactly right because, you know, I've been talking to all the people at rav. We are putting a lot of money into our production and is going to be the biggest production out of any media company that is at cpac. So I'm telling you guys, if you guys want to meet me, you want to meet Beau, you want to meet Bannon, you want to meet any of us, us, any of the RAV hosts, we're all going to be there and we're going to be putting on a show. There's going to be glitz, glamour. I'm going to be going insane for the Ukraine. So hold on, Alex. Going to be a lot of fun.
Bo Davidson
You just divulge that. We're putting a lot of money into this. How much of that budget goes to you, like, in terms of your production? That's what I want to know.
Alex Stein
I need some. Tell Parker I need some of that money. But I just know that the stage that we're using is 90ft, I believe. And they've never used a stage this big. And I asked, I was like, is it expensive? They said, yes, it's the most exclusive stage we've ever rented. So that's all I know. I don't know how much, but yeah, yeah, I'll take some money. Parker. I'll be, you know, sending invoice.
Bo Davidson
I had heard you had backup singers, backup dancers, that we had confetti, that we had like, you know, confetti guns and everything. So I guess we'll just have to wait and see. But I just know how CPAC works and I feel like the way they're doing it this year, at least Rav is in terms of the stage. If I were there and I were just like someone attending, I'd want to be a part of the RAV stage because we're doing this whole entertainment hour that's happening from like 6 to 7pm where you're going to be there. Rob Schneider, Natasha Owens, I'll be there as well. But I mean, I just. It's gonna be interesting because no one's really done this before. And I think it's gonna be amazing opportunity for Rav to really show out.
Alex Stein
Yeah, I know. We're gonna have comedy music. I mean, we're gonna have the host there. It's gonna be an experience like nobody else is doing at that event. And, you know, luckily though, all of my backup dancers, I get off of Craigslist and they're all illegal immigrants, so I can kind of use. Exploit their cheap labor, so. So it shouldn't cost me too much.
Bo Davidson
Personally speaking speaking. Alex of Texas Issues, though, you have been following the Sharia law situation there and the Dallas area. The Prop 10 was a big one. What's the current status with that with Texans after this vote? How are people feeling?
Alex Stein
Well, I think people universally and the conservative side are against Sharia law and want this to be something that gets legislated in the next session here in Texas. But at the same exact time, we have hundreds of mosques that have been built within the last four or five years. I mean, literally, I believe it's 300 mosques. So we are being invaded by people that want to actually practice Sharia law. And then it just came out that some of the charter school funding has been approved for just strictly Islamic schools. So things are actually getting really intense in Texas. And I'm not trying to scare people. I mean, Texas is still a great state, but it is in the crosshairs of a total invasion. Because this is what they say, you know, immigration without assimilation is an invasion. And the people that are coming to the North Texas area, they're not trying to assimilate, they're trying to bring their culture and change the culture that we currently have right now.
Bo Davidson
Well, but, Alex, just real quick, you bring up a good point, because as we look at this Senate race in Texas right now, it's pretty tight, and I think it looks pretty dicey. So, you know, when you talk about Sharia law and everything that's going on in Texas, there's a lot of blue there. And the fact that this race is as close as it is, which I know you've been following, how does that look right now for Paxton or Cornyn?
Alex Stein
Well, let's just be real. I think Paxton is going to win the primary. I mean, he did a great political. I mean, it was just the most politically savvy move I've ever seen by saying that if Cornyn can get the SAVE pass, he would drop out of the race. Well, it doesn't look like the SAVE act is going to get passed. So it looks like Kim Paxton is going to be able to run without Trump endorsing either candidate. And if that happens, I think Paxton will win. But the sad reality is, is that Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio are. All of our major cities are basically blue. And we're, you know, the conservatives are being held up by all the small towns. So if this war keeps going and people just get disheartened with, you know, what's currently happening, I wouldn't be surprised if Texas turns blue and Talarico wins. And I hope I'm wrong, but I just, I wouldn't put it past the voters that are financially struggling right now, and especially the ones that are undecided. And, you know, like I said, Texas is a lot bluer than people think.
Benny Ray Harmony
And, Alex, we got the news this morning that Chuck Norris, he passed away. Now, he is and always will be a Walker Texas Ranger. Now, I think Chuck was the poster boy for masculinity and deliver a hell of a roundhouse kick, which I'm sure that Bo Davidson wrote that right there, folks, as detail. But Alex, I'm curious, you know, what are your thoughts on the legacy of Chuck Norris and just what he's leaving behind?
Alex Stein
Well, you know, this is a Dallas centric interview because Chuck Norris, he filmed his show Walker Texas Ranger right here in the DFW area. So I grew up watching that show. And so his legacy is even stronger in this North Texas area than it is anywhere else, I believe. So his legacy will be one that is undefeated, not just on the silver screen, not just on tv, but just the Chuck Norris jokes and just the fact that he is so dominant and indestructible. This is a huge loss for our country and it's a sad day. But at the same exact time, Chuck Norris lived a life that all of us should try to emulate because he was truly one of the greatest to ever do it, whether it came to martial arts or being an actor. So we lost a Texas legend and a guy that, you know, really changed the culture in a positive way.
Bo Davidson
Well, you know, you mentioned that this is kind of a Texas centered interview. I mean, where do we keep going with this? The JFK assassination, Who did that? Where should we go with this?
Alex Stein
Yeah, I could tell we don't have enough time to get into that. But yeah, the JFK assassination is something I'm very passionate about. And I'll tell you this much, the Warren Report is full of garbage. If you guys ever want to look into it, Roger Stone wrote a good book about it.
Bo Davidson
Yeah, it's interesting. I've interviewed Roger a couple times and I remember I asked Alex asked, give me one word, associations for different people. And I would say like Cheney and he'd say war criminal or, you know, Hillary killer. I said Lyndon Johnson and he said murderer. That struck me.
Alex Stein
Well, you know, just go look at that picture of LBJ being sworn in on the plane and he has a little smirk and then his advisor, I forget the guy's name that's right behind him is smiling and basically giving him a thumbs up. And I mean, you know, just the idea that Oswald was able to fire all three of those shots and then his head went back to the left. It's just, to me, the official story doesn't make sense. And I spent a lot of time at the grassy knoll. I think it would have been very much, much easier to shoot him from a different angle is all I'm saying. So if you guys are into conspiracies, JFK is one that I'm very interested in. You guys should look into it.
Bo Davidson
I personally am too. I think it's always going to plague our country until we get to the bottom of it. And so I agree with you. I think we just more stuff needs to be released. I know Oliver Stone was waiting for it, Roger Stone was waiting for it. The Stoners were waiting for it. Everybody was waiting for it. So thank you so much, Alex for joining us. And by the way, before we let you go, tell everybody where they can find your show RAV for After Hours and also social media.
Alex Stein
Well, I really appreciate that. Guys. You need to watch After Hours with Alex Stein right here in Real America's voice. It's 11pm Eastern, Monday through Friday. And it's a wild show, it's a comedy show, but we always also cover the news and politics. So you guys get your daily dose of politics with a side of laughs. So I encourage everybody, please, if you're a fan of rap, come support the show.
Bo Davidson
Thanks, Alex. And for all our viewers to know, come to Dallas. Come to Dallas next week. Be there for cpac. It's going to be locked live. We're doing wall to wall coverage. So make sure you're there next week, either watching us or in person. We'll be right back with more Human Events Daily.
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Bo Davidson
And that is, I'm being honest. Welcome back to Human Events. Now it is a sad day today that we sign off with in our last segment as we have learned that Jeff Webb, the founder of Varsity Spirit and former owner of Human Events Media Group, has passed away at the age of 76. Now, in a statement from Jack Posobic and Human Events reads, we at Human Events and the Post Millennial will be forever grateful to Jeff for his leadership, wisdom, and stewardship of our brands. He was a visionary, builder, entrepreneur, mentor, and friend. He took a bet on resurrecting a legacy publication in Human Events and investing in a scrappy new startup, the Post Millennial. Under his leadership, the outlets grew and thrived, and we all benefited in countless ways from his discernment, business sense and big heart. And in a statement to us internally, Jack said that Jeff firmly believed in new media and put his money where his mouth was. So we have lost a great patriot, Benny. I think it's interesting when we think about the loss of Jeff and what he meant to Human Events because he believed in new media. And we talk about here at Real America's Voice, what we've been doing. You've sat in the seat for new media at the White House. That's something we had never seen before. So if you would kind of address some of the issues that, you know, that Jeff Webb believed in and believing in new media.
Benny Ray Harmony
Well, I first want to address. I had the chance of meeting him in 2021, and that was when Human Events Daily, when Jeff had really just first began. And I remember he was so passionate and he loved Jack so much, and he believed in him in a way that you want a mentor to believe in you. And the whole idea of new media. With this administration specifically, though, we've seen a total shift where new media is getting attention that it's never gotten before, but not just from Americans that are scrolling on their phones, but by our leaders, by the people in charge. The President of the United States, he wants Jack Posobec in the room for his meetings with Zoran Mamdani. And they call on us in the Daily Wire. And it's just. It's incredible to see how media has shifted and how Americans finally get a voice that isn't just cnn, abc. You know, it's deeper.
Bo Davidson
Yeah. And I think about even what Brendan Carr is doing in the FCC now and looking into investigating some media outlets and revoking licenses for phony journalism. I think it's important to understand that you look at, you know, they posting, you know, AI footage that came from, you know, from Iran, and it's like, are they rooting for us? Are they rooting against us? It really blurs the lines. And I think that's important to note.
Benny Ray Harmony
And one of the biggest things that really rubbed me wrong was the Iranian regime allowing CNN inside of the country to report and push their narrative.
Bo Davidson
Right.
Eric Bowling
Why?
Benny Ray Harmony
And we should be okay with that. And CNN thinks that's something to brag about it. Yeah, I could say a lot more about this. I'm around it every single day and they look down upon us and they treat us pretty poorly, to be quite honest.
Bo Davidson
Give me an example of that, because I asked Brian Glenn about this too, and what level of respect there is because they've been in that position for so long. They've had coverage for so long because basically they were doing the bidding of Democratic administrations. Now the roles are reversed, the gloves are off. It's completely different. So how are you treated when you're in the.
Benny Ray Harmony
I will say there are some really great journalists that work for the legacy media. There are. But it's the way they can't let us have anything. I want to point out the Pentagon is a big thing right now. New media, they have completely shifted their press pool and they are finally allowing us and allowing smaller organizations to have the opportunity to ask questions. And the legacy media, they have wrote hit pieces about us. They. They actually, I think it was, was it abc, I believe, the other day they posted how big of a joke it is that Pete Hegseth called on Real America's Voice. Oan and Tim cast, I believe, and they have had the time for so long. You earn this right, you earn the ability to get to ask our leaders questions. It's a decorum thing, in my opinion. It's respect. It doesn't matter who the leaders are. You are there to ask a question. And they ruined it for themselves by continuing to push a narrative that is false. Fake. President Trump just on Air Force One the other day, like you said, the AI situation, he said, they said the Iranian regime put out a video of them blowing up the Abraham Lincoln. He said he was like, I started to freak out and then I realized, nope, it's still floating. Nothing happened. And so if you push lies, because it's going to get to a point where people just get tired of it.
Bo Davidson
Yeah. And I want to point out too, since you mentioned the Pentagon, because it is important. You know, our own David Zier is inside there a lot. And just to give you an example of what Benny's talking about, because I watched the press conference with Pete Hegseth and Raisin Cain the other day, and Pete Hegseth was pointing out and Calling the media out. And basically what he was saying is, you guys are presenting stories that seem to actively root against America and for Iran. How interesting is that? So if you want to talk about David Zier being in there for Real America's voice, what was the question he asked? He had, sir, what other coalitions are you building? Who's helping us in terms of the Gulf states and other than Israel? That's an important question. It's important for the world to know who is on our side. That's a legitimate journalistic question. So for people to disparage real America's voice or disparage David Zia for asking a legitimately good question, as you said, Benny, that's on them. They made their own grave.
Benny Ray Harmony
I would like to point out that the questions that the new media is asking are genuinely questions that Americans want to know. When he calls on FOX or the Wall Street Journal, you get the same question. Are you putting boots on the ground in Iran? How many Americans have died? There is. Yes, those are important. And yes, our service members that died are. They are the heroes in all of this. But at the end of the day, if you want answers, you have to ask for them. And the people that have always asked questions, they're not getting the answers that people really want.
Bo Davidson
Yeah, I agree with that. And I think it's important to honor Jeff Webb. I know this is important to Jack, and since Jack's on assignment, he will be addressing it, by the way, I think, next week. But we just want to make sure that we're upholding Jack's legacy, Jeff's legacy, Chuck Norris's legacy. So interesting, actually. Yeah. Because we think about the loss of Jeff Webb, we think about the loss of Chuck Norris, and these are patriots, and we're losing them. And I think that's all the more reason, folks out there who are watching Human Events and Real America's Voice, to know that what we're doing here at RAV is very important work. It's a small nucleus of people that has a very large impact, and we're growing. There's going to be an announcement at CPAC about Reve Espanol, some of the outreach that they're doing, and it's growing Real America's music, which is kind of a new entity that's taking it to the culture wars. You've seen some of the music videos that we played on here. Music from Natasha Owens, from all kinds of the Truth Bombers. There's just a lot of great things that are happening in this nucleus of people and, you know, you got to credit Rob Sig, Parker Siggy. It's a tightly run organization that believes in the greater picture. It's not about themselves. It's about what's bigger. It's about bringing truth to you. Because unfortunately, Benny, for the longest time, the journalists and some of them are in this building that we're here in Washington, D.C. have not given you the truth. And I think that's sad.
Benny Ray Harmony
And I love one of the things that Parker Sig says all the time is we aren't just a media organization. We're building a movement. This isn't about any of us here. This is about what we are to do. Going, creating for the people everywhere, for our nation. It's a movement. It's not a hustle for money. It's not a hustle for sound bites. It's a hustle to finally be a voice for people that maybe haven't always felt represented. And Rob and Parker do such a great job at that. It's truly. I've never seen anything like that.
Bo Davidson
And I'll make this comment, too, and this is something that actually came up last week. They are not the management and leadership here. Words in people's mouths, there is a diversity of opinion. Brian Glenn, are you there? Yeah, Brian, I hope that you are. You can speak to this too, buddy. The words are not put in our mouths. Your voice is important is Benny. His voice is my voice. They all give us a diversity of opinion, do they not?
Eric Bowling
They absolutely do. And. And I agree with you, Benny. What the Sigs have done is they created a network.
Benny Ray Harmony
Yes.
Eric Bowling
That truly is for the American people. It's not for corporate interests. It's not for big lobbyists. We don't have these mega ad dollars coming in from Madison Avenue in New York City. We should, but there's some reasons for that, for censorship. But, you know, this is for the American people. And I'll say this, Bo, to your
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Eric Bowling
Yep, not everyone agrees with my stance on a lot of things. You know, I. I've been kind of vocal about being absolutely 100% pro war. I do believe that we need to fight back on, push back on this Iranian terrorist organization, this regime. But I wasn't initially on board with that. A lot of people in the MAGA world kind of didn't. They kind of pushed back on me for that. But that's what is great about the conservative movement, the MAGA movement, is we're able to have these conversations and coexist for the betterment of the good. And that is to defeat Democrats. I think the Republican policies, I think President Trump's policies are what's best for America and we can have that concussion. Unlike the left. If you get out of marching orders on the left, boom, you're gone.
Benny Ray Harmony
Yep.
Bo Davidson
Yeah. And I think that what you're saying is true. So it's a microcosm. You have the MAGA movement that gives the diversity of voices and you have a media network like ours that can have Brian Glenn's voice, Cooper's voice, Jack Fosobic's voice, the legacy of Charlie Kirk and Andrew voice. That's what's important, is that they permit the diversity of viewpoint Network. I think that's beautiful.
Eric Bowling
Yeah, I, I thank you so much. I appreciate it. And by the way, you guys will be at CPAC next week. I will be it in at the, at the White House covering President Trump there. And I'm sure that we'll have lots of cross tap, cross chat there as well. So glad you guys are with me filling in for the great Steve Gruber here on American Voice Live. And I'm happy to do so. Which by the way, a programming note as well. Steve and Ivy Gruber will be taking over the 7am slot as well. That was a time slot that I was hosting American Sunrise early edition, the 7 to 8 Eastern.
Senator Ron Johnson
That is.
Podcast: Real America's Voice | Episode: March 20, 2026
In this special episode of Human Events, guest hosts Bo Davidson and Benny Ray Harmony fill in for Jack Posobiec to discuss breaking news and major conservative talking points. Key themes include the ongoing war in Iran, election integrity via the Save America Act, media narratives, and the evolving conservative movement. The episode features in-depth interviews with Senator Ron Johnson, campaign organizer Cliff Maloney, comedian Brian Callan, and provocateur Alex Stein, alongside reflections on the legacies of recent conservative icons Chuck Norris and Jeff Webb.
[04:09–15:44]
Opening Analysis:
Bo Davidson introduces Senator Ron Johnson, focusing on the 21st day of the U.S. and Israeli-led campaign against Iran. The discussion addresses the historic context for high gas prices and inflation (2022), linking this to Biden and Obama-era policies, and argues that “coddling” Iran has led to greater danger.
Senator Ron Johnson on Past Administrations:
"Obama did a deal with Iran that would have allowed them to become a nuclear power, probably right about this time period, about 15 years down the road. In doing that, they funneled hundreds of billions of dollars into the Iranian economy, into their military, into their proxies, which they've used to kill Americans and... threaten world peace." (Sen. Ron Johnson, [05:00])
Current Military Operations:
Johnson asserts Trump’s preemptive action was necessary:
"President Trump had to make a very tough decision. We had to act before we could no longer act, before Iran became a nuclear power." ([05:41])
Impact on Americans & War Costs:
The hosts question whether middle and lower-class Americans understand the cost of war (at the pump and beyond), and Johnson expresses skepticism over the Biden administration’s honesty and legacy media’s coverage:
"The legacy corporate media is not helping make that point… If we're going to spend an additional $200 billion… we ought to offset that against some measures to eliminate at least $200 billion in fraud per year." ([11:09])
[06:30–13:29, 20:37–25:53]
Voter ID & Illegal Immigration Claims:
Johnson argues that Democrats’ opposition to voter ID measures is to "enable cheating," and claims their broader strategy is to become a one-party nation by encouraging illegal immigration to boost Congressional representation ([06:47]).
"They have no problem with legitimate votes being canceled out by fraudulent ones, as long as those fraudulent votes are for Democrats..." (Sen. Ron Johnson, [07:12])
Challenges in Proving Voter Fraud:
Johnson shares the difficulty of pursuing voter fraud cases:
"It's very difficult to uncover voter fraud. Part of the problem is after an election is held, there's such a rush to certify the election... The courts don't want to get engaged..." ([08:36])
Cliff Maloney on Grassroots Action:
Cliff Maloney describes the Save America Act as widely popular across the spectrum, criticizing GOP senators who “refuse to lead.” He urges activists to focus on tangible turnout operations:
"If patriots across the country do that, we're going to see some good results in 2026." (Cliff Maloney, [22:07])
[21:48–25:53, 56:53–59:03]
Post-Charlie Kirk Legacy & Movement Divides:
Maloney comments on the division within MAGA since Charlie Kirk’s death, but emphasizes focusing on actionable goals and ground game, especially in battleground states like Nevada ([23:09]).
Internal Diversity of Opinion:
Brian Glenn and others note the movement’s willingness to accommodate different stances, especially on war, which they frame as a contrast to the left ([58:13]).
[51:06–55:42]
Tribute to Jeff Webb & New Media’s Rise:
Both hosts mourn Jeff Webb, founder of Varsity Spirit and former owner of Human Events Media Group, recalling his support for "new media."
Media Access & Narrative Shifts:
Benny Harmony provides anecdotes about how new media outlets are now included in Pentagon press pools, but still face prejudice from legacy outlets.
"The whole idea of new media... We've seen a total shift where new media is getting attention it's never gotten before..." (Benny Ray Harmony, [51:06])
Criticism of Legacy Media:
The hosts repeatedly claim that CNN and others are effectively working in the interest of Democrat or foreign regimes, citing CNN’s coverage from inside Iran ([52:18–55:10]).
[29:26–37:09]
Brian Callan on America’s Reputation:
Callan, reflecting on his global upbringing, laments America’s “lost brand” post-war in the Middle East:
"America was a brand… people actually believed in it... [Now] when you tell young people we're the good guys, man, they look at me like, they're literally like, who are you working for?" (Brian Callan, [30:10])
Comedy, Satire, and Impressions:
Segment with Callan includes lighthearted takes on his experience on MADtv, a satirical Bill Clinton impression ("She’s one of the best young men I know. I mean, women. I know." [36:53]), and commentary on the relationship between comedy and contemporary culture.
[40:12–47:36]
Live from Texas: Alex Stein on CPAC and State Politics:
Alex Stein previews CPAC’s entertainment offerings and provides pointed commentary on Texas shifting politically due to demographic and cultural changes.
"Texas is still a great state, but it is in the crosshairs of a total invasion... Immigration without assimilation is an invasion." (Alex Stein, [43:20])
Sharia Law and Charter Schools:
Stein warns about an influx of Islamic schools and mosques in Texas, argues conservative dominance in the state is at risk.
On the Human Cost of War:
"War has a fog and truth is often the first casualty." (Bo Davidson, [14:57])
"Contemplate Iran with a nuclear weapon missile technology... That would be extinction for this country." (Sen. Ron Johnson, [15:10])
Senator Johnson on the Filibuster:
"The Democrats have already shown us that they're going to end the filibuster as soon as they have the opportunity... We ought to take a vote on a rule change..." ([12:11])
Brian Callan Satirizes Political Scandal:
"I have been with Hillary for a long time, and she's. She's one of the best young men I know. I mean, women. I know. Damn it." ([36:53])
Alex Stein on Texas Demographic Shifts:
"We are being invaded by people that want to actually practice Sharia law... Immigration without assimilation is an invasion." ([43:20])
Tribute to Jeff Webb:
"He was a visionary, builder, entrepreneur, mentor, and friend... He firmly believed in new media and put his money where his mouth was." (Bo Davidson, [49:39])