Real America’s Voice – Just the News No Noise

Date: September 18, 2025
Host: Amanda Head (filling in solo for John Solomon)
Notable Guests: Rep. Marlin Stutzman, former FBI agent/whistleblower Marcus Allen, Daniel Cochran (Heritage Foundation), Dave Kane (AMAC), Peter Flaherty (NLPC)

Episode Overview

This episode of "Just the News No Noise" delivers a pointed, in-depth analysis of the fallout after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, foregrounding broader conversations on media hypocrisy, free speech, political violence, and left–right double standards. A significant portion of the show is devoted to responses to the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, touching on its cultural reverberations, the alleged shooter’s ideology, questions of media responsibility, and rising calls for action against the radical left, including the new terrorist designation for Antifa.

Amanda Head hosts robust interviews with lawmakers, whistleblowers, and policy experts, centering on the manipulation of mainstream media narratives, the growing role of big tech in public discourse, conservative activism, and specific policy moves by the Trump administration. The show has an unmistakably conservative tone, stressing concerns of bias, censorship, and political violence against the right.

Key Segments and Discussion Points

1. Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension & Media Double Standards

[00:00–04:59]

• Summary:
  The show opens with Amanda Head discussing Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension from ABC following controversial comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Head decries mainstream media coverage, claiming the left is more outraged by Kimmel’s treatment than by Kirk's death, using the event to “claim the right is fascist.”

  • Highlights mainstream media's narrative on free speech threats, underlining perceived double standards.
  • Plays Kimmel’s broadcast clip calling the Kirk assassin "one of them [the MAGA gang]"—which Amanda claims is “a lie” as the shooter was "extremely left wing."
  • Features FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr explaining broadcast obligations to serve the public interest.
  • Head cites hypocrisy by referencing Democrats’ prior support for deplatforming conservatives (Tucker Carlson), contrasting reactions to Kimmel’s situation.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "They made a much bigger deal about this than the assassination of Charlie Kirk... and claimed that this was one of the most brazen attacks on free speech that the country has ever seen." — Amanda Head [00:38]
  • “If you have a broadcast TV license... it comes with an obligation to serve the public interest.” — Brendan Carr [02:27]
  • “Deplatforming works and it is important. Good things can happen.” — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (quoted by Amanda) [03:31]
  • "Fox News has severed bow ties with Tucker Carlson... they are parting ways, which means he was fired." — Jimmy Kimmel (clip) [04:36]

2. The Ripple Effects of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

[05:47–16:39]
Guest: Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN)

• Summary:

  • Stutzman discusses media efforts to “switch the narrative” and downplay the political implications of Kirk’s death.
  • Draws historical parallels (Brian Williams, Dan Rather, Duck Dynasty), tying them to perceived media bias.
  • Looks ahead to Congressional responses: emphasis on investigations into violent groups and online radicalization, the “Arctic Frost” probe of conservative organizations, and calls for more security.
  • Stresses the resilience of the conservative movement in the face of tragedy: large youth vigils, soaring Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter interest, and new activism.
  • Stutzman characterizes Kirk’s assassination as a generational trauma (“our 9/11”) with an “enemy from within.”

• Notable Quotes:

  • “It'd be so easy for people to just want to go hide... but I actually think the response is different... People aren't going to be quiet.”—Rep. Stutzman [14:26]
  • “This is our 9/11... but sadly, this enemy is from within our country rather than outside of our country.” — Rep. Stutzman [15:50]
  • “That was Charlie Kirk. That was also MLK. You think about the long-reaching effects of MLK’s assassination... I don’t think it’s too far off to say Charlie Kirk is going to be regarded in this same way.”—Amanda Head [16:12]

3. Antifa Terrorist Designation & FBI Whistleblower Insights

[18:07–27:28]
Guest: Marcus Allen, former FBI agent/whistleblower

• Summary

  • Amanda details President Trump’s recent formal designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist group.
  • Discussion of the DOJ/FBI’s "Arctic Frost" investigation into conservative groups—Allen alleges a leftward ideological tendency within the agency and lax investigative thresholds during the Biden years.
  • Allen suggests although many agents are “patriots,” there’s been top-down culture of targeting right-leaning entities.
  • The prospect of more whistleblowers emerging with new leadership (Kash Patel, Dan Bongino) is discussed.
  • Allen sees potential legal “pay dirt” if Antifa’s international connections can be proved; compares with past international terrorism designations.
  • Explains the internal organizational implications of terror designation: increased resources, more focused investigations, aggressive “follow the money” tactics toward top donors (possible mention of George Soros).

• Notable Quotes:

  • “...if it was something happening on the left, it was kind of pooh-poohed. But if it was on the right side, it seemed like it got more attention, which was irksome.” — Marcus Allen [21:10]
  • "If someone wicked is in charge, then obviously more wicked things are gonna occur. If someone good is in charge, they’re gonna do things that are generally more good." — Marcus Allen [22:13]
  • “It should be pretty easy to figure out where are these pallets of bricks coming from... if you don’t investigate it doesn’t mean that a crime didn’t occur.” — Marcus Allen [24:58]
  • “With the ranking structure of investigations... if [Antifa] becomes more of a problem, then naturally you’re going to have more of your investigative focus... structured towards that, as well as the funding the Bureau gets.” — Marcus Allen [26:44]

4. Grassroots Training & Conservative Activism—AMAC's Boot Camp

[28:52–36:47]
Guest: Dave Kane, CTO, AMAC

• Summary:

  • AMAC’s “Boot Camp for Patriots” aims to fill perceived gaps in civic education and mobilize conservative grassroots, particularly in light of political violence (noting Kirk's assassination).
  • Describes event logistics and educational panels (election integrity, anti-woke activism, school boards, poll watching).
  • Amanda voices concerns about activist safety, observing that prominent personalities have “targets on their backs.”
  • AMAC's programs help individuals become delegates, chapter leaders, and effective community advocates.
  • Emphasizes election integrity as central issue for the upcoming midterms: concern about “phantom voters, dead voters, ballots thrown away.”

• Notable Quotes:

  • “We needed to get started [a] grassroots program where we go into the neighborhoods and we explain to people what the real truth is." — Dave Kane [29:18]
  • “I worry so much about people like you, like John Solomon... who quite frankly have targets on their back.” — Amanda Head [31:22]
  • “We bring them in, we have a four-hour event, bunch of great speakers, panels... try to educate them, learn how to become a poll watcher, learn how to run for your school board..." — Dave Kane [31:15]
  • “If we lose the House and or the Senate, the final two years of Donald Trump's term is going to be what they like to call lame duck. And I pray to God that does not happen..." — Dave Kane [35:44]

5. The Role of Social Media in Political Violence and Discourse

[38:00–43:24]
Guest: Daniel Cochran, Heritage Foundation

• Summary:

  • Amanda and Daniel discuss social media’s toxic influence and its design to maximize outrage and divisiveness.
  • The hosts argue that platforms profit from keeping users emotionally engaged, especially via violent or inflammatory content.
  • Details the psychological “echo chamber” effect that can foster extremism.
  • Points out, based on early info, that Kirk's assassin was “perpetually online”; discusses calls for greater accountability from social platforms.
  • Addresses platform bias in content moderation, especially after violent acts affecting conservatives.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "The fact that you see the most divisive, hateful, violent content on a daily basis on social media is because the companies that run it designed it that way.” — Daniel Cochran [38:30]
  • “One of the pernicious effects of social media is its tendency to foster echo chambers... They can disconnect you from reality and cause you to think in ways that are unnatural.” — Daniel Cochran [40:05]
  • “Most of these companies have policies on their platform that prohibit violent content. Are they enforcing those policies consistently on both the left and the right?” — Daniel Cochran [41:42]

6. Soros, Protest Funding, & Non-Profits Under Scrutiny

[44:53–49:43]
Guest: Peter Flaherty, National Legal and Policy Center

• Summary:

  • Discussion of Trump administration’s efforts to investigate funding of radical and violent groups.
  • Focus on George Soros and Open Societies Foundation funding of groups like Indivisible and MoveOn.org.
  • Flaherty describes an NLPC letter to Alex Soros urging cessation of funds to these groups, citing responsibility for “division and madness.”
  • Conversation on possible legal/IRS measures: stripping tax-exempt status, stronger enforcement of laws governing non-profits allegedly engaged in political or violent organizing.
  • Ties in historical failures (Lois Lerner/IRS) and calls for prioritizing “national security” via non-profit oversight.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “The messaging from both the organizers and participants is always that Trump is a fascist... This kind of messaging has been persistent.” — Peter Flaherty [45:41]
  • “If you don’t want the federal government pouring over your books, why don’t you do the socially responsible thing and end support for these two groups?” — Peter Flaherty [46:51]
  • “Look at all these tax exempt groups that are taking part in operations to tip off illegal aliens to impending raids by ICE... there’s no way you can argue that’s a tax-exempt activity.” — Peter Flaherty [49:01]

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Amanda Head on Narrative-Shifting:
  "They are looking for any reason whatsoever to change the narrative from the murder of Charlie Kirk to make themselves look like the victims. Do not let them do it, please." [04:59]

• Rep. Stutzman’s Generational Trauma Comparison:
  "This is our 9/11... but sadly, this enemy is from within our country rather than outside of our country." [15:50]

• Marcus Allen on Organizational Culture:
  “It really depends on who’s in charge at the top... every four years, the flavor is going to change.” [22:13]

• Dave Kane on Grassroots Empowerment:
  “We take that one person and now all of a sudden you have a group of 12 to 20 people out there speaking... and that’s what we’re really trying to do.” [32:11]

• Daniel Cochran on Platform Bias:
  “We need to start asking, are they enforcing those policies consistently on both the left and the right? ...Overwhelmingly, these companies are left leaning.” [41:42]

Detailed Timestamps (Key Segments)

• Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Media Response: 00:00–04:59
• Congressional Response & Movement Resilience (Stutzman): 05:47–16:39
• DOJ Arct ic Frost, Antifa Terror Label (Marcus Allen): 18:07–27:28
• AMAC Bootcamp, Election Integrity Activism: 28:52–36:47
• Social Media Toxicity, Kirk’s Assassin Profile (Cochran): 38:00–43:24
• Soros, Protest Funding, Non-Profit Legal Pressure (Flaherty): 44:53–49:43

Tone and Language

The tone throughout is combative, urgent, and frequently indignant, with hosts and guests using emotionally charged language to highlight perceived threats to free speech, conservative safety, and movement integrity. Metaphors like “enemy from within” and analogies to major historical traumas are used to accentuate the seriousness of the current moment for conservatives.

Summary

This episode weaves together the immediate aftermath of a major, politically charged act of violence with long-standing conservative grievances about media bias, censorship, and law enforcement priorities. Amanda Head and guests urge listeners to stay vigilant, get organized, and keep up the fight, blending analysis of headlines with actionable recommendations and explicit calls to activism. The show closes by reinforcing the significance of civic engagement and the need to challenge not just perpetrators of violence, but also the powerful institutions believed to enable them.