"Just the News No Noise" with John Solomon (October 3, 2025)

Podcast: Real America’s Voice | Host: John Solomon | Date: October 3, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode covers the ongoing federal government shutdown (day three), new whistleblower claims and released documents alleging corruption involving the Biden family and the FBI, and recent examples of what the hosts and guests term the "weaponization" of federal agencies against political opponents. There are in-depth interviews with Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) and Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI), followed by economic insights from Steve Moore, a segment on natural treatments for high blood pressure, and an interview about religious persecution and political imprisonment in Armenia. The overall tone is skeptical of current Democratic leadership with a clear endorsement of Trump-era and current Trump administration policies.

Main Segments and Key Discussion Points

1. The Federal Government Shutdown (00:00–06:00, 15:55–19:28)

Day Three, Political Stalemate

• Host John Solomon opens by noting it's day three of the government shutdown with "no end in sight."
• The Senate attempts to pass another continuing resolution fail, with Democrats blocking progress (04:02–05:24).
• White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt justifies layoffs due to debt and a drive for "fiscal sanity" (03:40–04:21).

Quotes

• "There is no more money coming into the federal government's coffers... this administration is focusing on waste, fraud, and abuse." — Caroline Levitt, Press Secretary [04:04]
• "The shutdown could have been avoided well before it began. But because Democrats have not budged from their partisan demands...the shutdown is now entering its third day." — Sen. John Thune (R) [04:52]

2. FBI Whistleblowers & Biden Family Allegations (01:31–06:00, 11:49–13:48)

New Developments

• Solomon reports on Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senator Ron Johnson releasing two new "FD-1023" forms indicating multiple confidential FBI sources alleged Biden family corruption related to Ukraine.
• No substantial investigation into the claims is found.

Commentary

• The hosts argue this fits a pattern of ignored allegations involving the Bidens and selective investigation by the FBI during the Obama and Biden years.
• Reference is made to past IRS whistleblowers and claims of broader "weaponization" of federal agencies (01:31–03:40).

Quotes

• "The FBI, for example, had three informants... reporting to them on Biden corruption in Ukraine. But no record has been turned over... of any real investigation." — John Solomon [01:31]
• "The more we learn about the FBI, it seems like... we didn't have the FBI maybe we thought we had." — John Solomon [11:49]

3. Guest Interview: Congressman Abe Hamadeh, R-AZ (06:00–15:53)

TSA "Weaponization" & Watch Lists

• Hamadeh recounts being targeted by the TSA after filing election lawsuits, flagged as a "flight threat" during the 2022 Arizona AG race. He and others, including GOP members and Tulsi Gabbard, were reportedly placed on government watch lists (06:00–09:52).
• Links this to a broader pattern of targeting conservatives, referencing issues like banks cancelling accounts at alleged administration “pressure” and the FBI targeting Catholics, pro-lifers, and school board activists.

Proposed Solutions & Accountability

• Calls for legislation to make sure similar targeting can't recur. Credits Sen. Rand Paul for leadership on this issue.
• Emphasizes his military service and expresses outrage at being surveilled despite holding a top-secret clearance (09:02–10:22).

Critique of Bureaucracy

• Both Solomon and Hamadeh stress the threat of unelected, "faceless, nameless bureaucrats" who can wield power over elected officials.

FBI Under Trump

• Hamadeh praises new FBI Director Cash Patel, describing the current FBI as reoriented toward its "core mission" under President Trump, including recent high-profile criminal apprehensions (12:36–13:48).

Shutdown Strategy

• Predicts Senate Democrats will eventually fold, framing current Democratic resistance as a "temper tantrum." (14:06–15:38)

Notable Quotes

• "It's almost hard to remember all the instances [of weaponization]... the Biden administration, the weaponization was terrifying." — Rep. Abe Hamadeh [06:20]
• "What a country it is, though, to have [Tulsi Gabbard] now become the Director of National Intelligence." — Rep. Hamadeh [10:22]
• "This is a temper tantrum that Democrats are doing because they lost last November and they don't understand why they lost." — Rep. Hamadeh [14:25]

4. Guest Interview: Congressman Glenn Grothman, R-WI (17:54–27:19)

Government "Bloat" and Shutdown Impacts

• Grothman points out the proportion of federal workers deemed "non-essential" is revealing. He advocates for significant reductions, especially 700,000+ non-uniformed Pentagon employees (17:54).
• Cites the budget: "26% of the federal budget is borrowed," arguing the shutdown is a necessary reckoning.

On Agency "Weaponization"

• Warns that targeted surveillance of conservative Republicans by IRS/FBI/TSA is "totalitarianism" and “the definition of totalitarianism." Criticizes Democrats for silence on civil liberties abuses. (20:42–22:10)

Teachers Union “Kickbacks”

• Raises issue of teachers' unions routing pension funds through high-fee programs, with alleged kickbacks—House Education Committee investigation (22:10–23:51).

On Middle East Negotiations

• Responds to breaking news on Hamas and Israeli hostages, crediting Trump’s negotiating skills and predicting further Abraham Accord-type deals (24:33–25:35).

Farmers and Tariffs

• Trump administration expected to announce more farm relief; Grothman says farmers support Trump’s long-term trade strategies but acknowledges their sacrifices (26:02–26:51).

Quotes

• "Right now... in the Department of Defense, they have over 700,000 non-uniformed personnel... sitting behind [a] computer screen." — Rep. Grothman [17:54]
• "This is the definition of totalitarianism. Right. The whole government is politicized." — Rep. Grothman [20:42]
• "I'll believe it when I see it. But it's great news, isn't it?" (re: Hamas releasing hostages) — Rep. Grothman [24:33]

5. Guest Segment: Steve Moore, Economist (28:49–36:52)

Stock Market and the Shutdown

• Discusses how the stock market continues to rise despite the shutdown; suggests government cutbacks are seen as positive by investors (28:49–29:21).

Winners and Losers

• Moore predicts Chuck Schumer is the “big loser” in the shutdown and warns that the American people lose most if Republicans cave on added spending (30:20–30:30).

Economic Performance

• U.S. GDP growth (3.8%) surprises many; Moore credits business investment & pro-jobs policies, but notes tariffs are dragging on the economy (31:51–32:45).
• Describes inflation as "tame," though healthcare, education, and especially housing remain stubbornly expensive.

Housing Affordability

• Moore proposes cutting capital gains taxes to encourage older Americans to sell homes, freeing up inventory for younger buyers (33:19–35:15).

Government Reduction

• Moore supports permanent layoffs of "non-essential" staff revealed by the shutdown, echoing the "drain the swamp" theme (36:10–36:52).

Quotes

• "If we've got hundreds and hundreds of thousands of non-essential employees, why do we need them?" — Steve Moore [36:52]
• "Chuck Schumer just overplayed his hand. Everybody realized that it was Schumer who wanted to shut down the government to win political points against the Republicans. And it's failed." — Steve Moore [30:20]

6. Health & Wellness Segment: Ira Antelis ("120 Life") (38:28–43:27)

Natural High Blood Pressure Treatment

• Ira Antelis shares his personal struggle with high blood pressure, resulting in the development of "120Life," a functional beverage combining beet juice, pomegranate juice, hibiscus tea, and other ingredients shown to lower blood pressure (38:50–43:27).

Product Philosophy

• Offers a risk-free two-week trial, promising a refund if unsatisfied.

Health Analogy

• "If you water the garden and you put your hand on the hose, the water doesn't come out fine. That's like high blood pressure..." — Ira Antelis [40:15]

7. Global Human Rights: Armenia (45:08–50:49)

Political Imprisonment of Armenian Philanthropist

• Narek Kara Petun discusses the arrest of his uncle, Samuel Karapitian, Armenia’s richest man, after he defended the Armenian church in the face of government criticism and attacks.
• Describes government crackdown on religious leaders and philanthropists critical of PM Nikol Pashinyan.
• Appeals for U.S. support; claims Armenia is backsliding on democracy and religious freedom under current leadership (45:08–50:49).

Quotes

• "For such a country as Armenia with a democratic tradition, it was a shock for us, for our family. And now it's already hundred days that he's in jail." — Narek Kara Petun [47:00]
• "If politicians will not defend our church, we will do it by our way." — Samuel Karapetian (reported by Narek Kara Petun) [46:40]

Notable Quotes & Top Moments

• “There's so much corruption, there is so much weaponization at the time against conservatives. It's almost hard to remember all the instances.” — Rep. Abe Hamadeh [06:20]
• “This is the definition of totalitarianism. ...This is what you're getting right now in this country. Very scary stuff.” — Rep. Glenn Grothman [20:42]
• "Chuck Schumer just overplayed his hand. ...It's failed." — Steve Moore [30:20]
• "If you water the garden and you put your hand on the hose, the water doesn't come out fine. That's like high blood pressure..." — Ira Antelis [40:15]

Segment Timestamps (MM:SS)

• 00:00 – Podcast opens, recap of shutdown and Biden/FBI allegations (John Solomon)
• 06:00 – Interview: Rep. Abe Hamadeh on TSA watchlists, agency "weaponization"
• 11:49 – Discussion of FBI under Trump, Cash Patel's reforms
• 14:06 – Hamadeh on shutdown politics, Democrat and Republican negotiation strategies
• 17:54 – Interview: Rep. Glenn Grothman; government jobs, agency bloat, and totalitarian tactics
• 22:10 – Teachers union pension controversy
• 24:33 – Middle East peace news: Hamas possibly releasing hostages, Trump’s diplomacy
• 26:30 – Wisconsin farmers and trade policy
• 28:49 – Interview: Steve Moore on shutdown politics, stock market, and economic trends
• 33:19 – Housing affordability, boomers, and market friction
• 36:10 – Can the shutdown shrink government permanently?
• 38:28 – Health/product segment: Ira Antelis on 120 Life for high blood pressure
• 45:08 – Interview: Narek Kara Petun on political/religious repression in Armenia

Summary Takeaways

• The hosts and guests consistently frame the federal government (under Biden and previously Obama) as weaponized against conservatives and in need of radical downsizing.
• Praise for Trump-era and current Trump administration reforms, especially regarding law enforcement, international negotiations, and agricultural supports.
• Broader themes of government overreach, civil liberties, and global struggles for freedom and religious rights tie the varied segments together.

For full context on sources and claims, listeners are encouraged to consult official releases and independent reporting, as the podcast’s perspective is partisan and sharply critical of the Biden administration and Democrats.