Real America’s Voice – Just the News No Noise with John Solomon and Amanda Head (October 21st, 2025)

Brief Overview

This episode of "Just the News No Noise" features hosts John Solomon and Amanda Head taking listeners through the latest political developments in Washington, D.C., and beyond. The program is structured around unfiltered news and in-depth interviews. This night’s edition covers major topics including criminal referrals over intelligence testimony, the Israel-Gaza situation, government shutdown negotiations, election integrity, and significant counterterrorism updates from the Trump administration. The show features exclusive interviews with Congressman Burgess Owens and Dr. Sebastian Gorka and concludes with live coverage at Indiana University, including speeches from Governor Mike Braun and Turning Point’s Joe Bob.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Breaking News Recap and Opening Analysis

[00:55 – 03:33]

• Judiciary Action: John Solomon reports that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the DOJ for potential criminal prosecution for allegedly giving false testimony about the CIA’s reliance on the Steele dossier. Jordan asserts Brennan “willfully and intentionally gave false statements”—a claim bolstered by released intelligence committee documents.
• Middle East Update: Vice President J.D. Vance is reported opening a U.S.-Israel civilian military cooperation center to help rebuild Gaza amid renewed but calming tensions between Israel and Hamas.
• Election Integrity: Texas used the new “SAVE” database, introduced by the Trump administration, to find over 2,700 potential non-citizens on voter rolls—a concern even in states with strict integrity laws.

2. Government Shutdown, Internal GOP Dynamics, and Democrat Strategy

[03:33 – 07:27]

• Amanda Head brings up ongoing government shutdown (Day 21), questioning who will capitulate. Trump, in a Rose Garden statement, insists Republicans won’t be “extorted by Democrats” ([04:07]).

  “We will not be extorted on this crazy plot of theirs… Chuck Schumer and the Senate Democrats need to vote for the clean, bipartisan CR and reopen our government.”
  — Donald Trump (clip, [04:07])

• Humorous moment: Trump references OMB Director Russ Vogt as "Darth Vader" for cutting Democrat priorities ([05:10]).

  “They call him Darth Vader. I call him a fine man, but he’s cutting Democrat priorities and they’re never going to get him back.”
  — Donald Trump (clip, [05:10])

3. Interview with Congressman Burgess Owens (Utah)

[05:35 – 14:53]

Democratic Strategy and Impact of Shutdown

• Democrat Protests: Asked about “no Kings” protests, Owens is blunt in criticizing Democrats’ priorities:

  “What you see here is a total lack of wisdom, total lack of insight and total lack of concern about their constituents… What they’re really good at is, I call it, use, abuse, and discard those who really depend on them.”
  — Rep. Burgess Owens ([06:18])

• Shutdown and Troop Pay: On House Minority Leader Jeffries dismissing troop pay as a ploy:

  “It’s almost like kindergarten kids against an all pro… President Trump is an expert. He’s a genius when it comes to negotiating…”
  — Rep. Burgess Owens ([07:52])

Public Perception of Democrats and the ‘Shift to Independence’

• Polls cited show 64% call Democrats ‘weak’; Owens suggests growing independence or patriotism among voters disaffected with Democrats:

  “There's a remarkable transfer of allegiance, maybe not to the Republican Party but to Independents… The Democratic Party is not giving them the answers they need.”
  — Rep. Burgess Owens ([09:32])

Election Integrity: Texas & the “SAVE” Database

• Praises “rule of law” restoration; calls for accountability:

  “President Trump… is all about return on investment… and making sure that we have something called rule of law…”
  — Rep. Burgess Owens ([11:13])

Violence & Youth Attitudes

• Amanda Head expresses concern over Democrats under 30 supporting violence to halt deportations ([12:03]):

  “Ignorant and free can never be... we need to educate our kids once again about the greatness of our country… We have turned the corner in so many ways…”
  — Rep. Burgess Owens ([12:32])

Shutdown’s Real Motives

• Argues the shutdown is Democrats’ effort to hold up Trump’s policy successes:

  “They have miscalculated on this one in a big way. We will shrink the government. President Trump will shrink the government. There will be programs that will never come back.”
  — Rep. Burgess Owens ([13:42])

4. National Security and Counterterrorism – Interview with Dr. Sebastian Gorka

[16:43 – 29:22]

Trump Administration’s Counterterrorism Record

• Terrorists Eliminated: Gorka details 370 high-value jihadists killed since Trump’s second term began:

  “Outside of the Houthi campaign, we have killed 370 leading jihadis around the globe… America’s back in the business of counterterrorism, thanks to President Trump.”
  — Dr. Sebastian Gorka ([17:55])

• Deportations & Deterrence: Details 1.6 million illegals arrested, many self-deporting “because they’re afraid of Tom [Homan], they’re afraid of Stephen Miller, they’re afraid of Governor Noem.”

Inside the White House: Decision-Making

• Change of Rules: Gorka describes the contrast with the Biden years:

  “Under Biden… if you wanted to kill a jihadi… you had to go all the way up to Jake Sullivan… With Trump, we put the map in front of the President… He said, ‘What do you mean we’ve been tracking him? Kill him.’”
  — Dr. Sebastian Gorka ([20:32])

• Memorable Operation: Gorka recounts the first terrorist eliminated under Trump just 30 hours after the go-order.

Addressing Domestic Political Violence

• On organizations receiving foreign funding for protests and unrest ([23:07]):

  “If you are giving aid and succor, if you are financing violent acts against the constitutional order of the United States… we will use all legal tools against you.”
  — Dr. Sebastian Gorka ([23:50])

Hostages & Major Terrorist Figures

• Hostages Freed: 76 Americans brought home.

• Unreported Successes: Gorka laments legacy media’s omission of major counterterrorism wins (Abu Khadija, ISIS No. 2 neutralized):

  "370 successful operations that we can talk about that aren't intelligence operations... but nary a story."
  — Dr. Sebastian Gorka ([25:47])

• Personal Moment: Gorka describes being present for the arrival of the Abbey Gate bomber, brought to justice for the Kabul airport bombing ([28:25]):

  "At 3am, I was on the tarmac... as we wait for the DOJ jet to land with Jafar, the Abbey Gate bomber, on board... that man is in a Virginia federal penitentiary now and is going to pay the full penalty for killing our 13 brave servicemen and women in Kabul under the rout of Joe Biden."
  — Dr. Sebastian Gorka ([28:25])

5. Live at Indiana University – Tributes and Conservative Movement Strategy

[32:33 – 48:53]

Remarks from Governor Mike Braun (Indiana)

[32:33 – 41:38]

• Emphasizes classic American values: faith, family, community, freedom, and hard work.

• References the contrast between government overreach and conservative ideals, drawing on personal stories, campaign experiences, and encounters with President Trump.

• Urges audience engagement and risk-taking in service of American principles.

  "Be loud about it. Can I count on you for that?"
  — Gov. Mike Braun ([33:59])

Commemorating Charlie Kirk – by Joe Bob and Others

[41:08 – 48:23]

• Comedian Joe Bob opens with humor, emphasizing Kirk’s belief in “precision in language.”

• Shares stories from behind the scenes, humanizing and memorializing Kirk.

• Critiques campus activism and leftist approaches to protest, using humor and juxtaposition.

  “One of the things that Charlie used to say so often was 'be precise with your language.' Be precise and be responsible with everything that you say. I found out over the weekend that the libs do the exact opposite of that.”
  — Joe Bob ([43:02])

• Anecdote about failed Turning Point roundtable: illustrates diversity within conservative movement and the challenge of crafting unified messaging.

  "If we had put this entire conversation out, it would have been as successful as Kamala Harris' presidential campaign or her sobriety.”
  — Joe Bob ([46:08])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On House Testimonies:
  "He believes that the testimony may be criminal and false in nature and must be prosecuted."
  — John Solomon on Jim Jordan’s referral of John Brennan ([00:55])

• Pop Culture Reference:
  "The press room feels like the trash compactor scene on Star Wars... I'm not calling people in that room trash!"
  — Amanda Head ([04:29])

• On the Biden vs. Trump Approach to National Security:
  "With Trump, we put the map in front of the president... He said, 'What do you mean we've been tracking him? Kill him.'"
  — Dr. Sebastian Gorka ([20:32])

• On Democratic Party Issues:
  "They have miscalculated on this one in a big way. We will shrink the government. President Trump will shrink the government."
  — Rep. Burgess Owens ([13:42])

• On Domestic Political Violence:
  "Material support to terrorism—if you are giving aid… we will use all legal tools against you."
  — Dr. Sebastian Gorka ([23:50])

• On American Values:
  “Don’t ever be embarrassed of Main Street and the values that we embrace again on faith, family, and community.”
  — Gov. Mike Braun ([36:28])

Important Segment Timestamps

• [00:55] – Opening headlines and major political/legal developments.
• [05:35] – Congressman Burgess Owens interview begins.
• [16:43] – Dr. Sebastian Gorka interview begins.
• [17:55] – Gorka lists counterterrorism results.
• [20:32] – Gorka outlines rules of engagement change.
• [28:25] – Gorka recounts the Abbey Gate bomber’s extradition and capture.
• [32:33] – Governor Mike Braun takes the stage at Indiana University.
• [41:08] – Joe Bob's stand-up tribute and memorial to Charlie Kirk.

Final Takeaways

This episode delivers a robust, multi-layered look at conservative priorities: relentless pursuit of government accountability, defending election integrity, confronting both international and domestic security threats, and advocating for a return to “main street” values. Notably, guests provide candid, sometimes combative, and often humorous takes—marking the tone as direct and proud, with several personal anecdotes and rhetorical flourishes. The show highlights both achievements and grievances, aiming for inspiration and mobilization among its like-minded audience.