Podcast Summary: Real America’s Voice - Just the News No Noise with John Solomon (Feb 17, 2026)

Episode Overview

This episode of "Just the News No Noise," hosted by John Solomon, brings together leading voices in news, law enforcement, and policy to discuss public safety, law enforcement actions, border security, the repercussions of sanctuary and soft-on-crime policies, the role of nonprofit organizations in civil unrest, election integrity, and advances in nuclear energy for national defense. Notable guests include Congressman Gabe Evans (CO), Congressman Mark Harris (NC), former U.S. Attorney Bud Cummins, Adam Gillette of Accuracy in Media, and correspondent David Zier. The episode emphasizes American values, public safety, and governmental accountability, maintaining a critical tone toward progressive policies and Democratic leadership.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Visa Revocations & Law Enforcement (02:27 – 07:45)

• John Solomon reports that the State Department, DHS, and FBI revoked visas for over 100,000 foreigners with criminal records in the U.S.
  • Crimes mentioned include sexual assault, armed robbery, and child endangerment.
  • Critique of the Biden-era visa policies; praise for recent tightening.
• Despite a Democratic refusal to fund DHS during a federal holiday, ICE agents continued operations, arresting individuals convicted of serious crimes.

Quote

"The men and women of ICE still did their jobs...they got these guys off the street, just like the people who lost their visas were taken off the street."
— John Solomon (04:18)

2. The Epstein Case & Accountability (07:45 – 08:13)

• Discussion about the lack of prosecutorial action against elites associated with Jeffrey Epstein’s network, owing much to a 2007 non-prosecution agreement under the Bush DOJ.
• John Solomon notes the publication of a list of those who lost positions due to Epstein associations.

3. Colorado’s Surge in Human Trafficking: Interview with Rep. Gabe Evans (08:18 – 17:10)

Drivers of Human Trafficking and Crime (08:34 – 11:49)

• Gabe Evans (former law enforcement):
  • Colorado has moved from below average to the 2nd most dangerous state for crime.
  • Fentanyl deaths have surged alongside human trafficking rates.
  • Links soft-on-crime policies and sanctuary laws to increased crime and trafficking.
  • Criticizes limited cooperation with federal agencies due to state-level progressive policies.

Quote

"When you have soft on crime policies around drugs, you also by proxy are very vulnerable to human trafficking...That’s part of the reason why we're seeing the human trafficking rates skyrocket in Colorado."
— Gabe Evans (08:54)

Federal Partnerships & Shutdown Ramifications (11:49 – 14:33)

• John Solomon notes local governments are not taking advantage of federal task forces and data efforts.
• Gabe Evans highlights Republican-led increases in resources and funding for law enforcement, contrasts with Democratic resistance and specific DHS shutdown impacts (e.g., TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard).

Nonprofits and Organized Unrest (14:33 – 17:10)

• Discussion about nonprofits blocking ICE and obstructing law enforcement under the guise of tax-exempt status.
• Congressional conversation ongoing about revoking tax exemptions or pursuing OSHA violations where paid protestors are put in harm’s way.

Quote

"If somebody is being paid to go harass law enforcement...there is a very, very clear nexus there to workplace safety."
— Gabe Evans (15:33)

4. North Carolina’s Train Stabbing: Interview with Rep. Mark Harris (20:40 – 32:55)

Policy Blame & Public Outrage (21:24 – 24:32)

• Mark Harris discusses a 2024 murder of Irina Zarutska by a released offender during Roy Cooper’s governorship. The release stemmed from a settlement with the NAACP resulting in 3,500 early releases, including numerous violent offenders.

Quote

"51 murderers, rapists...serving life sentences were actually released...I can only imagine what those individuals went on to do."
— Mark Harris (24:08)

Visa & Border Security Enhancements (24:32 – 26:24)

• Applauds President Trump and Secretary Marco Rubio for revoking visas of convicted criminals, highlighting this as restoring American safety.

Transgender Issues and Public Safety (26:24 – 28:54)

• Linking several recent mass shootings to perpetrators undergoing transgender treatment; calls for the FBI to investigate if there is a pattern or trend.
• Argues this “mental health issue” is being affirmed rather than treated.

Quote

"It's the only mental health issue that somehow we are ignoring the problem, saying it shouldn’t be treated, but rather it should be affirmed."
— Mark Harris (28:28)

Election Security and Ballot Integrity (28:54 – 32:55)

• Outlines the “Save America Act” and states’ extended ballot counting periods as problematic.
• Calls for voting reforms to ensure only citizens vote, and for Election Day to end on Election Day.

Quote

"Americans deserve to begin to get the answers...after they’ve gone to vote."
— Mark Harris (29:34)

5. Law Enforcement Technology & Accountability: Bud Cummins Interview (35:36 – 41:32)

Crime Solving Innovations (36:13 – 37:35)

• Investigation into the Nancy Guthrie disappearance illustrates advances in DNA matching, genealogy tracing, and tech-driven crime detection.

Quote

"We have videos, we have DNA testing, we have traffic cameras, and AI methods...There’s a lot of tools now available."
— Bud Cummins (36:59)

Fourth Amendment Concerns (37:35 – 39:05)

• Celebrates FISA reforms appointing advocates to protect privacy, but warns against possible abuses of law enforcement and intelligence-gathering powers.

Targeted Violence & Transgender Identity (39:41 – 40:39)

• Growing concern for mentally ill individuals, especially those undergoing hormones for gender transition, as a public safety consideration.

6. Exposure of DEI in Universities: Adam Gillette Interview (44:26 – 51:46)

Undercover Evidence of DEI Evasion (45:14 – 47:57)

• Universities in DEI-ban states continue to quietly promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by changing job titles and terminology.

Quote

"We go to states where there is a strict law prohibiting DEI...and we find the same thing in state after state."
— Adam Gillette (45:35)

DEI Bans are “Toothless” (47:57 – 50:00)

• Most state bans lack enforcement; only Kansas has meaningful penalties.
• Calls for real reform and for red-state university boards to enforce the bans.

Racialization in Politics and Education (47:57 – 51:46)

• Rutgers study cited indicating DEI initiatives increase divisiveness.
• Reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., condemns the left for returning to race-based distinctions.

Quote

"These people love segregation…They would be more at home in Jim Crow Arkansas than they should be in polite modern society."
— Adam Gillette (48:32)

7. Nuclear Energy for Military Independence: David Zier Interview (54:26 – 60:01)

Small Modular Nuclear Reactors for National Security (54:56 – 59:41)

• David Zier recaps a trip with DOE and DOD officials to observe the delivery and deployment of a 5MW portable nuclear reactor.
• Highlights Trump administration’s aggressive push for energy and defense dominance.
• U.S. SMRs are outpacing Chinese and Russian counterparts; new executive orders foreground energy as a national security priority.
• Emphasizes urgent timelines and willingness to cut bureaucratic failures.

Quote

"If we want AI-centered and military installations independent of the grid...this is a total game changer."
— David Zier (57:17)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• John Solomon (05:10): “Look in their eyes, guys. Those are the bad guys.”
• Gabe Evans (15:33): “…if money is exchanging hands, you also have potentially a lot of workplace or OSHA violations here.”
• Mark Harris (28:28): “It’s the only mental health issue that somehow we are ignoring the problem, saying it shouldn’t be treated, but rather it should be affirmed.”
• Adam Gillette (48:32): “They love segregation. They love race-based admissions…They would be more at home in Jim Crow Arkansas than they should be in polite modern society.”
• David Zier (57:17): “If we want AI-centered and military installations independent of the grid...this is a total game changer.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Visa Revocation & ICE Efforts: 02:27 – 07:45
• Epstein Case Accountability: 07:45 – 08:13
• Rep. Gabe Evans on CO Crime & Trafficking: 08:18 – 17:10
• Rep. Mark Harris on NC Crime & Ballot Security: 20:40 – 32:55
• Bud Cummins on Tech in Policing & Fourth Amendment: 35:36 – 41:32
• Adam Gillette on DEI Evasion in Academia: 44:26 – 51:46
• David Zier on Military Nuclear Innovation: 54:26 – 60:01

Episode Tone & Language

Throughout, the tone is urgent, critical of progressive/Democratic policies, and clearly supportive of Trump administration initiatives and “America First” philosophies. Guests are frank and conversational, often passionate and sometimes polemical in language, particularly on issues regarding DEI, border security, and law enforcement practices.

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