Podcast Summary: Just the News No Noise with John Solomon and Amanda Head

Episode Date: November 28, 2025
Podcast: Real America’s Voice / iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This special Black Friday edition of Just the News No Noise with John Solomon and Amanda Head blends holiday shopping tips with in-depth discussions on public health, wellness, self-defense, and personal stories. With a lens on American values, the hosts invite several guests to break down timely issues: Dr. Peter McCullough on vaccine policy and autism, Brian Ganz of Burna Technologies on non-lethal self-defense, and Miles Grimard from Brickhouse Nutrition on health supplements. The episode also explores natural ways to manage blood pressure and wraps up with a light-hearted look at Black Friday consumer culture.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening and Reflections on Black Friday

(03:53–06:26)

• Holiday Shopping Evolution:
  Amanda Head reminisces about traditional Black Friday shopping in the 80s and 90s, expressing nostalgia for the excitement of in-store deals versus today’s online convenience.

  • "I just kind of miss that. I miss waking up in the morning. ...Pretty much any deal that you can get in person, you can get online." – Amanda Head (04:55)

• Charity:
  Both hosts highlight the importance of Giving Tuesday as a way to cap the spending spree with altruism, citing personal support for Tunnel to Towers.

2. Major Public Health Update: Dr. Peter McCullough on CDC Policy Shift

(07:57–18:11)

CDC's New Stance on Vaccines and Autism

• Dramatic Policy Change:
  Dr. McCullough reveals the CDC has quietly revised website language to cast doubt on past studies that denied a link between childhood vaccination and autism, prompted by the McCullough Foundation’s recent report.

  • "The CDC now says that prior studies that have denied the link between childhood vaccination and autism are not evidence based. They're not valid." – Dr. Peter McCullough (08:12)

  • His report: Published October 27, 2025, and widely circulated among U.S. and EU health officials.

• Faulty Research:
  Dr. McCullough criticizes previous studies for:

  • Not reviewing vaccine records
  • Skipping parent and child interviews
  • Lacking clear control groups
    "Not a single one of those studies examined the vaccine record, talked to the parents or examined the children." – Dr. Peter McCullough (08:47)

• On Regulatory Capture & Conflicts of Interest:
  He highlights the “revolving door” between pharmaceutical companies and FDA leadership.

  • "Look at former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb, now on the board of Pfizer, pushing the Pfizer vaccine. ...This corruption is wide open." – Dr. Peter McCullough (11:20)

• Big Pharma & Government Ties:

  • Vaccines = $100B industry; over half bought by government
  • 1986 Vaccine Injury Compensation Act led to industry immunity and a rise in autism, according to McCullough

Vaccine Schedule Advice & Public Distrust

• Vaccine Caution:
  Parents advised to consider delaying vaccinations, as per World Council for Health's "safer to wait" guidance.

  • "Vaccines are far safer when they're given later in life, particularly beyond the development of neurologic ... typically beyond age 4." – Dr. McCullough (12:53)

• Push for Personal Choice:
  Applauds efforts like Florida’s push to remove school vaccine mandates; insists decisions should be doctor-patient driven.

Pharmaceutical Pricing

• Trump and Kennedy praised for lowering prescription drug costs but McCullough notes vaccines remain a “backdoor negotiation,” with little price transparency.

Wellness Company Initiatives

• Natural & Telemedicine Solutions:
  Dr. McCullough discusses innovations since the pandemic:
  • Pain relief with methylene blue and peptides
  • Hormone balancers for men & women
  • Detox solutions for microplastics
    "We believe [these products] will improve longevity as well as detoxify the body from microplastics." – Dr. Peter McCullough (16:41)

3. Segment: Non-Lethal Self-Defense in Schools & Churches

Guest: Brian Ganz, CEO of Burna Technologies
(23:55–34:53)

• Genesis Story:
  Ganz recounts a personal road rage incident and the moral dilemma of lethal firearm use.

  • "If I was not prepared to kill him, then the gun was not the correct weapon at that moment." – Brian Ganz (25:53)

• Product Overview:
  Presents the Burna Cloud, a compact, non-lethal self-defense weapon.

  • "It has an incredible amount of stopping power. ...It will take five plus one magazine, accurate to 60ft." – Brian Ganz (27:58)

• Wider Applications:
  Highlights increasing adoption in schools and churches for those uncomfortable with firearms, aiming to reduce lethal outcomes during active shooter scenarios.

• Legal Landscape:

  • Launchers are legal nationwide, with some restrictions on “pepper rounds” in CA and NY.
  • "If it is a legitimate case of self defense ... it is legal everywhere to use your burner to protect yourself." – Brian Ganz (31:49)

• Future Tech:
  Burna is developing connected devices to automatically alert emergency call centers during incidents.

4. Health and Wellness: Nutrition and Blood Pressure

Field of Greens/Brickhouse Nutrition Segment
(40:18–47:54)

• Host Endorsement:
  John Solomon credits Field of Greens for improved health and weight loss; praises products as holiday gifts.

• Empirical Support:
  Cites an Auburn University clinical study showing Field of Greens can slow aging at the cellular level.

  • "Results came back... Field of Greens was shown and now backed by Auburn's clinical study to slow your body's aging." – Miles Grimard (41:30)

• Women’s Health Innovation:
  New “Creatone” supplement for women supports muscle, brain, bone, and hormonal health.

  • Especially beneficial with age, per recent studies.

• Natural Weight Management:
  Amanda Head underscores the value of nutrition over medications.

  • "What I love about Field of Greens is it's not a medicine, it's nutrition." – Amanda Head (43:00)

120 Life: Natural Blood Pressure Control

Guest: Susan Schachter, RD and 120 Life Co-Founder
(53:20–60:11)

• Product Overview:
  Combines hibiscus, beets, pomegranate, magnesium, cranberries, and tart cherry—each with benefits comparable to prescription antihypertensives.

  • "It's like nature's pharmacy because every one of the ingredients...works the same way as different antihypertensive medications." – Susan Schachter (53:52)

• Additional Benefits:
  Potential for lowering cholesterol, c-reactive protein (inflammation), and aiding diabetes management due to low sugar/calorie content.

• Importance of Knowing Blood Pressure:
  One-third of Americans have high blood pressure, many unaware.

  • "When you know, if there is a problem, you can take an active role in saving your own life." – Susan Schachter (56:53)

• Natural vs. Prescription:
  Encourages considering natural options to avoid medication side effects, but advises not discontinuing prescribed meds without doctor consultation.

  • "Meds have side effects. ...Nature's answer I feel like is, is always better when that is an option on the table." – Amanda Head (60:11)

5. Lighthearted Close: Black Friday and Holiday Traditions

(65:03–68:43)

• Amanda shares GameStop’s quirky “Trade Anything Day” as a winning marketing tactic.

• John jokes about trading in his wife’s cat.

• Both look forward to family time over material deals.

• Amanda admits she thought eggnog always contained alcohol, leading John to share family recipes and the importance of holiday tradition.

  • "What I really want is just some great quiet time with family ... an eggnog by the fireplace." – John Solomon (66:34)
  • "I just always thought eggnog had liquor in it." – Amanda Head (67:24)

Notable Quotes & Moments

“The CDC now says that prior studies that have denied the link between childhood vaccination and autism are not evidence based. They're not valid.”
— Dr. Peter McCullough [08:12]

“If I was not prepared to kill him, then the gun was not the correct weapon at that moment.” — Brian Ganz, Burna CEO [25:53]

“It must be a decision between the doctor and the patient, knowing the potential side effects.”
— Dr. Peter McCullough [14:51]

“What I love about Field of Greens is it's not a medicine, it's nutrition.”
— Amanda Head [43:00]

“Every one of the ingredients in [120 Life] has a mechanism that works the same way as different antihypertensive medications.”
— Susan Schachter [53:52]

"I just always thought eggnog had liquor in it."
— Amanda Head [67:24]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 03:53 – John & Amanda on Black Friday, nostalgia, and Giving Tuesday
• 07:57 – Dr. Peter McCullough: CDC’s change on vaccines and autism
• 23:55 – Burna Technologies CEO Brian Ganz: Non-lethal self-defense
• 40:18 – Brickhouse Nutrition’s Miles Grimard: Nutrition, aging, women’s health
• 53:20 – Susan Schachter, RD: 120 Life and natural blood pressure management
• 65:03 – Hosts exchange holiday stories, GameStop promo, family traditions

Summary

This episode balances consumer holiday advice with weighty health policy revelations and practical self-defense tips. Anchored in skepticism of mainstream health institutions, the program emphasizes the value of personal responsibility—whether in health decisions, charitable giving, or protecting one's family. The tone is affable and direct, blending skepticism of public health orthodoxy with folksy holiday warmth and practical recommendations.