Real America’s Voice – Live From Studio 6B (Thursday, February 12, 2026)

Episode Overview

This episode of "Live From Studio 6B" features the regular crew—Damon, Vinnie Mac, Paul Nolan, and Rick Delgado—broadcasting from the America First Warehouse after technical issues at their usual studio. The panel discusses the top headlines of the day through their signature no-holds-barred, conversational style, covering everything from the media obsession over the Nancy Guthrie case and climate change skepticism, to testimony about Jeffrey Epstein, underreported violence, election integrity, and political corruption. The episode is marked by frank commentary, playful banter, and pointed criticism of mainstream media and left-leaning institutions.

Main Discussion Segments & Key Insights

1. Media Obsession with the Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

[04:46–13:26]

• Summary:
  • The crew delves into why the case of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has received wall-to-wall media coverage, overshadowing other pressing national and international stories (e.g., Trump-Netanyahu meetings, potential US military actions, an impending government shutdown, etc.).
  • Quoting Juliana Freeman's article in The Spectator, the panel raises concerns about the media prioritizing spectacle and emotion over substance.
  • There's recognition of the human tragedy, but deep skepticism about the media’s intent.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Damon: "While this is undeniably heartbreaking, it barely impacts a nation of 340 million people more than emotionally. The saturation of media coverage reveals more about the media and its audience than maybe the case itself." [08:10]
  • Paul: "There are tragedies everywhere ... are they lacking other distractions to keep us away from real news, the real problems of the world?" [08:46]
  • Delgado: "Everybody wants to be the next Sherlock Holmes or Colombo; that's what they use to distract us." [10:10]
• Memorable Moment:
  • The panel compares the Guthrie media frenzy to COVID-19 reporting: "It really reminds me of the COVID ... every time someone died, the blood would drip and then the firework would pop on CNN..." [11:46]

2. Media Double Standards and the Transgender Shooter Case in Canada

[25:09–29:37]

• Summary:
  • Paul Nolan brings up a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC, perpetrated by a trans shooter, lamenting its near-total lack of media coverage compared to the Guthrie story.
  • The crew criticizes official language (“gun person”, “they/them” pronouns for the perpetrator after death), and decries lack of discussion about the rise in such crimes and accountability for medical professionals involved in child transitions.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Paul: "I think at some point we have to discuss the people who authorize little kids to get changed and endure these kind of hormone therapies need to be held accountable." [27:17]
  • Vinnie: "Not one mention of this story yet ... but ad nauseam, we got to hear the Guthrie story 24/7. Not one mention of this story." [28:32]
  • Delgado: "They only want to talk about trans when a MAGA person says something about them—that's the only time." [29:36]

3. Congressional Hearings: Pam Bondi vs. Democrats on Epstein & Accountability

[29:43–44:40]

• Summary:
  • Rick Delgado covers Pam Bondi’s combative testimony on Capitol Hill regarding the Epstein files and related investigations.
  • Clips are played featuring Bondi’s heated exchanges with Democrats Jamie Raskin, Ted Lieu, and NY Rep. Dan Goldman. There’s a debate on whether Bondi is unfairly criticized for following Trump administration instructions.
  • The conversation expands to general frustrations about lack of accountability in government, in high-profile cases like Epstein’s, and the partisan handling of congressional hearings.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Pam Bondi (clip): "Donald Trump signed that law to release all of those documents. He is the most transparent president in the nation's history. None of them asked Merrick Garland ... one word about Jeffrey Epstein." [30:37]
  • Damon: "If you're upset about broken promises ... do any of them think she's just freewheeling this on her own?" [34:08]
  • Paul: "She earned her money for Team Trump, but she dove on a grenade. ... She was in an unwinnable fight." [35:55]

4. Climate Change Skepticism & Regulatory Rollback

[14:42–23:13]

• Summary:
  • Vinnie Mac highlights Miranda Devine's article (New York Post) on the unconscionable costs and global fraud of climate change regulation.
  • There's a detailed discussion on how the pandemic changed public trust in government narratives, likening the "climate change industry" to a scam, and applauding Trump’s rollbacks of climate-centric regulations.
  • The conversation includes observations on the shift in public opinion and China's comparative lack of climate responsibility.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Vinnie: "After Covid, I realized ... this climate change thing was a bit of a hoax. But that confirmed my feeling..." [14:42]
  • Paul: "All this incredible nonsense of fear mongering and social justice guilt ... tell you you're an evil, dark person if you don't follow along." [16:55]
  • Damon: "Trump's rejection of climate alarmism ... will be, I think, one of the highlights that in this second term, as it was in his first term." [19:33]

5. Election Integrity, Gerrymandering, and Fake Candidates

[49:43–52:40]

• Summary:
  • The crew reacts in disbelief to an undercover clip of a progressive running as a Republican in a "winnable" district—openly admitting the deception.
  • The discussion focuses on low voter turnout, political apathy, fake candidates, and gerrymandering as tools eroding democracy.
• Notable Quote:
  • Fake candidate (clip): "I'm not a real Republican. ... The place I can win is as a fake Republican." [50:26]
  • Vinnie: "That's the face of hopelessness. When people stop voting, it's because they're hopeless." [52:21]

6. Judicial Activism and Accountability

[52:50–57:44]

• Summary:
  • Vinnie Mac reports on a federal judge in Louisiana who released illegal immigrants with violent criminal records, preventing ICE from acting—a trend attributed to left-wing judicial appointments.
  • The hosts debate judge accountability, congressional inaction, and the broader consequences for national security and public trust.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Vinnie: "So who's culpable ... this judge ... should he pay a price for decisions like this?" [54:10]
  • Damon: "If you're going to look to place blame, look to place blame to the body that created them and will not rein them in." [59:15]
• Memorable Moment:
  • Rick: "If you showed up on January 6, you were put in jail for a couple of years ... for a misdemeanor." [56:58]

7. Miscellaneous Rapid-Fire Topics

A. LA Olympics Chief & Epstein Connection
[65:48–68:32]

• Casey Wasserman faces calls to resign from the LA Olympic Committee after flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell are revealed. The panel notes the difference between “flirty” emails and actual criminal behavior, with Damon injecting comic relief.

B. Pop Culture & Americana
[68:33–71:53]

• Damon is teased for his enthusiasm for country singer Ella Langley, now the face of American Eagle jeans, before spotlighting up-and-coming artist Hannah Harper.

C. Election Laws, Voter ID & the SAVE Act
[73:38–83:50]

• The hosts lampoon left-wing arguments against voter ID requirements and the SAVE Act, citing Glenn Beck’s litany of everyday activities requiring ID and debunking the idea that voter ID is racist or disenfranchising.

D. Immigration Enforcement & Tom Homan
[83:55–85:30]

• Paul Nolan champions Tom Homan’s leadership in recovering missing migrant children, lamenting the lack of bipartisan urgency.

8. Closing News & Headlines

[86:58–95:24]

• Vinnie Mac spotlights updated DOT/Sean Duffy rules tightening CDL regulations after a period of “willy nilly” licenses going to illegal aliens under Biden, with a nod to the genuine skill required for trucking.
• Rick Delgado recaps a fiery Senate hearing between Josh Hawley and Minnesota AG Keith Ellison over corruption allegations, campaign bribes, and Ellison’s dismissive response: "Well, we'll see what you can do about it." [90:09, 90:26]
• Paul and Rick call for exposing and prosecuting official corruption despite habitual impunity.
• Final reflections from the team, affirming their commitment to keeping power in check and voices heard.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• Damon: "The saturation of media coverage reveals more about the media and its audience than maybe the case itself." [08:10]
• Paul: "Are they lacking other distractions to keep us away from real news, the real problems of the world?" [08:46]
• Delgado: "Everybody wants to be the next Sherlock Holmes or Colombo ... that's what they use to distract us." [10:10]
• Vinnie: "The ratings are way up with this story." [09:24]
• Pam Bondi (to Rep. Goldman): "You're about as good of a lawyer today as you were when you tried to impeach President Trump..." [41:46]
• Paul: "This is for slave labor. This is for trafficking, and for the most deviant, demented people on the planet." [85:04]
• Josh Hawley (to Keith Ellison): "You took $10,000. Here's what happened ... money, money, money, money. ... Nine days later, you took $10,000." [92:07]
• Damon (on voter ID): "Their argument is such nonsense. ... It doesn't even pass the smell test." [79:13]
• Glenn Beck (as summarized by Damon): "[Here are] functions in our society that require ID..." [81:33]
• Vinnie: "If you're a Republican though, there's accountability. If you're a pedophile that may have visited an island or two, guess what, you get a pass." [57:30, 57:33]

Final Thoughts

The episode is a rollicking, sometimes irreverent, yet earnest critique of the current American media, legal, and political landscape. The panel holds little back—whether skewering the priorities of cable news, calling out selective outrage, or lamenting the state of regulatory, judicial, and political accountability.
Their stated mission: to challenge mainstream narratives and shine a light on stories and perspectives they believe the establishment overlooks or intentionally hides.

For those who haven’t listened:
This summary encapsulates the wide-ranging and animated discussions, preserving the direct language and tone while focusing on the episode’s most salient and debated topics. Expect candid opinions, humor, spirited disagreement, and a focus on what the panel sees as the erosion of media trust, government integrity, and civic norms.