Podcast Summary: "Just the News No Noise" with John Solomon

Episode Date: February 9, 2026
Host: John Solomon (Amanda Head on assignment)
Notable Guests: Congressman Nick Begich (Alaska), Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA), Mark Morgan (Former CBP Commissioner), Casey Fleming (Black Ops Partners), Father Frank Provone (Priests for Life)

Episode Overview

This episode of "Just the News No Noise" dives into breaking revelations on the FBI's handling of the 2020 election, new legal developments for Steve Bannon, and ongoing investigations into China’s influence on American soil. The program features in-depth interviews on energy independence, congressional reforms, border security, and the threat of rising anti-Semitism. Host John Solomon is solo tonight, delivering rapid analysis and exclusive exposés with a focus on American security and values.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. FBI Tabletop Exercise Revelations & DOJ Actions (02:28 – 06:56)

• FBI Tabletop Exercise Details:

  • Documents show the FBI ran a secret tabletop exercise in summer 2020, planning responses to potential violence in a contested presidential election.
  • "That's exactly what they did after January 6. They had the playbook written for months."
    — John Solomon (03:11)
  • FBI anticipated using undercover informants and broad prosecutions, methods mirrored in the post-January 6 response.
  • Memos cite threats from both left-leaning and right-leaning groups and foreign influence (Iran, China).
  • These documents were newly turned over by current director Kash Patel, not by former director Chris Wray.

• Steve Bannon Legal Reversal:

  • The DOJ is asking for Supreme Court and federal reversal of Steve Bannon’s indictment and conviction, reflecting recognition of weaponization.
  • "It's a pretty big development... It's very rare and a pretty dramatic thing."
    — John Solomon (04:55)

• China Influence Investigation:

  • New reporting links China’s Communist Party with actors operating within the U.S.
  • Upcoming House Ways and Means Committee hearing to examine Chinese influence through abuse of U.S. tax code and entities like the "Singham Network".

2. Interview: Congressman Nick Begich — Energy Independence, Critical Minerals, and The Arctic (06:56 – 17:30)

• Critical Minerals and National Security (07:21):

  • "Critical minerals have never been more critical than they are today... as China has taken the lion's share... They've been more than willing to weaponize that against the United States."
    — Rep. Nick Begich (07:21)
  • Alaska is rich in critical minerals but development hampered by federal regulations and administrative actions.

• Alaska’s Preparation & Resource Development (09:04):

  • Major gas pipeline projects and resource openings advancing irrespective of federal gridlock.

• Working Families Tax Relief (10:08):

  • Provisions include tax breaks on tips, overtime, Social Security; energy leasing—impacting 30 million acres for oil & gas.
  • "We're already starting to hear from constituents... they're getting thousands of dollars back because of the no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no tax on Social Security..."
    — Rep. Nick Begich (10:36)

• Critique of Previous Administrations (12:32):

  • Biden and Obama administrations described as passive, "leading from behind," allowing China to gain the upper hand.
  • "When you lack assertive leadership, you do lead from behind."
    — Rep. Nick Begich (12:56)

• Strategic Importance of Greenland and The Arctic (14:36):

  • Greenland is pivotal for missile defense, mineral wealth, and blocking Chinese/Russian influence.
  • "Greenland is a strategic asset... It's even more strategic now..."
    — Rep. Nick Begich (14:36)
  • Growing bipartisan support in Congress for Trump’s proactive Arctic policy.

3. Interview: Congressman Barry Loudermilk — FBI Weaponization and January 6th Probes (21:04 – 32:41)

• Steve Bannon Case and Congressional Oversight (22:55):

  • Loudermilk previously argued the January 6th Committee was improperly formed; welcomes DOJ’s position.

• FBI’s Prior Knowledge and Action on January 6 (24:42):

  • FBI had extensive knowledge and ran exercises—"What the hell did they do about it?"
  • "It amazes me how much everyone knew of what was going on who claimed they had no idea." — Rep. Barry Loudermilk (24:42)
  • Critique of double standards: Aggressive FBI prosecution for January 6, leniency for BLM-related 2020 riots.

• Weaponization Under Chris Wray (28:49):

  • Describes FBI as politically weaponized—Operation Arctic Frost may have extended to investigating Congress itself.
  • "If you can't defeat someone at the polls... then you totally destroy that individual."
    — Rep. Barry Loudermilk (29:44)

• Alleged Use of Capitol Police Intelligence Against Political Enemies (30:25):

  • Reports of Democratic leaders seeking police intelligence for political purposes; breaches of congressional offices.
  • Chief Sund praised for upholding integrity.

4. Interview: Mark Morgan — Immigration Enforcement & Biden's Border Crisis (34:10 – 42:40)

• FBI Double Standards on Violent Protests (35:28):

  • "You had politicians every single night almost justifying and actually encouraging the criminal protest..." — Mark Morgan (36:15)

• Immigration Enforcement under Trump: ‘Phase Two’ (38:45):

  • Phase one focused on criminal aliens; phase two must include all illegal border crossers and employers hiring unlawfully.
  • "We can't treat immigration laws like a buffet..."
    — Mark Morgan (41:34)

• Operational Advances:

  • Advocates for smaller, frequent operations, expanded state-local collaboration, and accountability across all demographics of illegal immigration.

5. Interview: Casey Fleming — Unrestricted Chinese Warfare in the U.S. (44:01 – 48:03)

• China’s Unrestricted War Tactics (44:04):

  • "It's a people's war, focused on the people and weakening from the inside out under no rules."
    — Casey Fleming (44:04)
  • Warfare includes biological attacks (COVID-19), fentanyl, illicit drugs, and manipulation of media and institutions.

• Evidence of CCP’s Domestic Reach (46:42):

  • 3,000 illegal CCP-run marijuana grow farms cited as an example.
  • "If you love your children and you love your grandchildren, this is your war. You don't get a choice."
    — Casey Fleming (47:38)

• Book Recommendation:

  • "Red Tsunami" for a strategic look at China’s campaign against America (available at redtsunami.com and major retailers).

6. Interview: Father Frank Provone — Fighting Anti-Semitism and Cultural Decay (49:34 – 55:22)

• Religious Liberty Commission Initiatives (50:17):

  • Panel addresses attacks on Jewish Americans, the role of educational institutions in spreading anti-Semitism, and the need to defund such entities.

• Interconnectedness of Anti-Semitism & Anti-Americanism (51:52):

  • "An attack on our Jewish brothers and sisters is an attack on us Christians... you cannot be a Christian if you are in any way participating in or tolerating any kind of anti-Semitism." — Father Frank Provone (51:16)

• Education's Role in Fostering Hate (52:32):

  • Emphasis on the influence of teachers unions, problematic curricula, and K-12 indoctrination.
  • Discussion on tying funding to curricula reforms.

• Upcoming Pro-Life Strategic Gathering

  • Focus on the critical importance of midterm elections and continuing funding battles over Planned Parenthood.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On FBI Pre-January 6 Knowledge:
  "They had the playbook written for months. They had those informants in the crowd, they had those informants in the groups."
  — John Solomon (03:11)

• On Weaponization of Law:
  "There’s no equal application of the law, at least during the Biden administration and the Department of Justice."
  — Rep. Barry Loudermilk (26:31)

• On China’s Strategy:
  "They want to kill your children, they want to kill you, and there’s over 100 different methods."
  — Casey Fleming (45:57)

• On Educational Indoctrination:
  "Even at that grade school level are imparting hatred, imparting anti-Semitism, imparting all of this garbage that’s so at odds with what America stands for."
  — Father Frank Provone (53:07)

• On Immigration Enforcement:
  "We can’t treat immigration laws like a buffet where we selectively enforce certain aspects of the laws based on our political ideology." — Mark Morgan (41:34)

Segment Timestamps

• FBI/DOJ/China Investigations Intro: 02:28–06:56
• Nick Begich Interview: 06:56–17:30
• Barry Loudermilk Interview: 21:04–32:41
• Mark Morgan Interview: 34:10–42:40
• Casey Fleming Interview: 44:01–48:03
• Father Frank Provone Interview: 49:34–55:22

Takeaways

• The FBI’s own records contradict their claims of being blindsided by January 6, raising questions of transparency and accountability.
• DOJ’s reversal in the Steve Bannon case signals official recognition of process abuses in the January 6 prosecutions.
• Energy and critical mineral independence are central to Alaska and national security—progress is underway despite regulatory challenges.
• China’s “unrestricted warfare” exploits America’s societal weaknesses, leveraging media, drugs, and economic influence.
• Anti-Semitic incidents and anti-American sentiment are rising, fueled partly by educational systems and cultural institutions.
• Phase two of immigration reform will demand tough, broad action—not just against criminals but all who violate immigration law.

For more breaking analysis and exclusive interviews, check out the full episode at Just the News.