Podcast Summary

Real America’s Voice: Just the News No Noise

Hosts: John Solomon & Amanda Head
Date: November 18, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode centers on explosive new developments in the investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, Congress's unprecedented move toward transparency, and the political consequences for both parties. Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC), and Congressman Abe Homendy (AZ) join to discuss not only the Epstein files but also immigration enforcement, national security, housing affordability, and allegations of financial influence in legal prosecutions by Democratic Attorneys General. The episode also touches on health and wellness topics with Dr. Joseph Clark.

Key Segments, Insights, and Memorable Quotes

1. Congress Orders Epstein Files Released: The Political Boomerang

(00:26 – 13:05)

Key Points:

• Congress overwhelmingly passed a bill to release all remaining files related to Jeffrey Epstein, with only one dissenting vote in the House and unanimous consent in the Senate.
• John Solomon describes this as a "boomerang moment" for Democrats, arguing they pushed for file disclosure to harm Trump but may face backlash as the contents implicate prominent Democrats instead.
• House Oversight Chair James Comer joins to elaborate on findings from subpoenaed Epstein estate documents: two sitting Democratic members of Congress (including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Stacey Plaskett) allegedly solicited Epstein’s money or contacted him after his sex offender conviction.

Notable Quote:

"They were looking for that holy, holy Hail Mary against Donald Trump. ... But what Republicans are likely to find is that Democrats were shaking down Jeffrey Epstein for money even after he was a convicted sex offender."
— John Solomon (00:50)

Comer on New Evidence:

"There was nothing ... about Donald Trump that implicated him in any wrongdoing. ... What was in the documents was two sitting members of Congress, both Democrats. ... [Hakeem] Jeffries ... was soliciting money from Epstein after he'd been convicted."
— James Comer (06:15)

2. Comer on Oversight, Subpoenas & Democrat Strategy

(07:47 – 17:59)

Key Points:

• Chairman Comer vows to treat Bill and Hillary Clinton the same as Bannon and Navarro if they refuse to cooperate with subpoenas: “We're going to go that route. We expect to hear from Bill and Hillary Clinton." (09:58)
• Comer maintains the GOP's commitment to full transparency, emphasizing justice for Epstein's victims and accountability for government failures to stop Epstein earlier, not just scoring political wins.
• He argues Democrats’ obsession with implicating Trump in the Epstein saga reveals “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
• Comer addresses broader Oversight goals, including reducing federal government size and eliminating inefficiency.

Notable Quotes:

"They hate Trump so much, they would be willing to give up Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and Hakeem Jeffries if it meant having a scalp from Donald Trump."
— James Comer (11:32)

"We've got to reduce the size of the federal government. There are too many agencies doing, offering repetitive services..."
— James Comer (15:23)

3. Texas, Redistricting, and National Political Maps

(03:26 – 04:36, 49:06 – 51:41)

Key Points:

• Amanda Head reports a federal court blocked Texas’s new congressional map, citing racial gerrymandering. The conversation points to ongoing legal battles over redistricting in multiple states, with the Supreme Court anticipated to play a major role.
• The hosts predict major impacts on 2026 election strategies.

Notable Quote:

"I don't think that the courts are done weighing in on any of this. We're going to be hearing about it for at least the next year..."
— Amanda Head (03:51)

"The Supreme Court is probably going to play one of the largest roles in history in shaping the next round of elections."
— John Solomon (50:01)

4. Immigration Enforcement: Charlotte Crackdown and Human Trafficking

(19:14 – 28:18)

Key Points:

• Over 140 illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds arrested in Charlotte, NC. Rep. Pat Harrigan attributes Charlotte’s issues to both sanctuary policies and local law enforcement not honoring detention requests.
• Harrigan emphasizes that “sanctuary cities are not protecting immigrants, they are protecting criminals,” and describes the uprising of calls for National Guard support.

Notable Quotes:

"This is a very targeted hit list of criminal illegal aliens that have rap sheets as long as the 2,500 miles that they came in from overseas."
— Rep. Pat Harrigan (23:08)

"Sanctuary cities are not protecting immigrants, they are protecting criminals. That is a key distinction that we've got to understand."
— Rep. Pat Harrigan (23:35)

5. National Security & Homegrown Supply Chains

(24:26 – 26:56)

Key Points:

• Discussion of new rare earth metal processing initiatives in North Carolina, aiming to decouple U.S. supply chains from China for strategic materials.
• Harrigan describes bipartisan, cross-agency efforts to ensure domestic production for defense and market security.

Notable Quote:

"We cannot be dependent for these rare earths on the greatest adversary that our nation has potentially ever faced in its history."
— Rep. Pat Harrigan (25:18)

6. Housing Affordability, Regulation, and the American Dream

(26:21 – 28:18)

Key Points:

• Harrigan blames regulatory burdens (20–40% of home costs), high interest rates, and investor ownership for home unaffordability.
• He advocates for regulatory reform and increased support for single-family homeownership.

Notable Quote:

"Homeownership used to be the greatest wealth driver for the middle class ... but it's become unaffordable. We have got to change the way that we look at single family housing, period."
— Rep. Pat Harrigan (27:33)

7. Weaponization of Law: Allegations Against Democratic Attorneys General

(30:36 – 40:23)

Key Points:

• Rep. Abe Homendy details a complaint alleging Democratic Attorneys General coordinated with private groups and the Biden DOJ to influence the prosecution of “alternate electors,” possibly in exchange for financial payments.
• He suggests a pattern of corruption and calls for federal investigation, warning this undermines the rule of law.

Notable Quotes:

"This payment ... shows a pattern of corruption, possibly bribery. It's actually being funded to her private legal fund…"
— Rep. Abe Homendy (31:43)

"If these deep state tentacles are able to reach our legal system, which I believe it has ... the legal system has been so corrupted. We have to uncover it all and go after the bad actors."
— Rep. Abe Homendy (38:56)

8. Health and Wellness Spotlight: Dr. Joseph Clark on Liver Function and Preventative Health

(41:51 – 47:37)

Key Points:

• Dr. Clark highlights Pure Health Research’s nutritional supplements, especially for liver support and metabolic health.
• Emphasis on preemptive health measures and the dangers of “fatty liver” even in children due to modern diets.

Notable Quote:

"The real gold in these formulas is taking them to head off the formation of these conditions in the first place..."
— Dr. Joseph Clark (43:39)

9. Closing: Preview of Continued Epstein Revelations and Supreme Court’s Coming Role

(48:56 – 52:05)

Key Points:

• Solomon teases further coverage on Epstein, calling the Democratic push for transparency a "political learning lesson" likely to backfire.
• Both hosts predict a pivotal role for the Supreme Court in shaping 2026 election procedures and outcomes.

Notable Quotes:

"Democrats are going to have a circular firing squad when they're all done. It's going to be really, really interesting."
— John Solomon (49:54)

"We didn't vote for an election trimester. We voted for election day. And so I think a lot's going to change."
— John Solomon (51:35)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Epstein Files / Congressional Action: 00:26 – 13:06
• Comer on Oversight and Subpoenas: 05:31 – 17:59
• Texas Redistricting / National Map Court Cases: 03:26 – 04:36, 49:06 – 51:41
• Charlotte Immigration Enforcement & Human Trafficking: 19:14 – 28:18
• Rare Earth Metals & National Security: 24:26 – 26:56
• Housing Affordability: 26:56 – 28:18
• Democratic AGs, Legal System Allegations: 30:36 – 40:23
• Health Segment with Dr. Joseph Clark: 41:51 – 47:37
• Show Wrap-Up / Preview: 48:56 – 52:05

Tone & Style

The hosts maintain a tone of investigative scrutiny, frequently championing themes of transparency, accountability, and “real news.” There is a strong undercurrent of skepticism toward Democratic motives and policies, and frequent appeals to “American values” and the will of the people. Commentary is often direct, assertive, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek (as in the closing turkey-naming segment).

For Listeners New to the Episode

This installment of "Just the News No Noise" delivers a multifaceted overview of current political news, focusing especially on the fallout from the Epstein file revelations and their anticipated partisan consequences. It provides insider commentary from leading members of Congress, sharp critique of law enforcement and criminal prosecution tactics, and practical segments on policy, community safety, and public health.

Listeners will come away with a clear sense of the evolving investigations on Capitol Hill, the stakes for both political parties, and the broader context of legal, electoral, and societal issues facing the country.