Real America’s Voice – Live From Studio 6B

Episode Date: January 9, 2026
Host: Damon, with Rick Delgado, Vinnie Mac, and Slick Rick
Network: iHeartPodcasts / Real America’s Voice

Episode Overview

Tonight’s episode delivers an unfiltered, in-depth discussion of breaking political news, with the hosts diving into recent shootings involving federal agents, media narratives, law enforcement challenges, heated political responses, and consequential international developments. Infused with their signature banter and committed conservative tone, the panel moves through current controversies, sports headlines, and policy analysis while maintaining a focus on American values and freedom.

Main Theme:
A deep, critical look at the fallout and narratives surrounding recent federal agent-involved shootings, the demonization of ICE and law enforcement, intra-party splits in Congress, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace efforts, the Iranian regime crisis, and strategic U.S. military and economic policies.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Federal Agent-Involved Shootings and Media Narratives

Segment starting ~05:14 – 13:16

• Minneapolis Incident: Discussion centers on the ICE agent-involved fatal shooting of activist Renee Nicole Goode in Minneapolis.
• Host and guests’ consensus: Media and left-wing rhetoric have radicalized individuals like Goode, resulting in tragic but, they argue, predictable confrontations.
• Pointed critique: The Minneapolis mayor and Democratic officials are accused of vilifying ICE agents and inciting hostility, fostering environments where law enforcement must make split-second, life-or-death decisions under threat.
• Vinnie Mac:

  “It's just a terrible feeling of a very unfortunate act and a result of brainwashing of the left and getting people agitated.” (05:42)

• Rick Delgado:

  “If you watch that video and claimed that the officer was the only one in the wrong, I mean you're just lying to yourself.” (10:22)

• Emerging info: The ICE agent involved has a prior history of being struck by a vehicle during enforcement, which influenced his response.
• Tim Pool’s analysis cited: Detailed breakdown of the video showing Goode’s car maneuvered toward the officer.

Memorable Quote:

“This is the type of thing they encourage and they want to happen, so they can then take the issue and turn it into some ridiculous thing. That’s what it's become.” – Vinnie Mac (06:47)

2. Political Fallout & Law Enforcement Under Siege

Segment ~15:07 – 20:32

• Media & political class reaction:
  • J.D. Vance and others sharply criticize mainstream media for misleading headlines and endangering ICE and law enforcement.
  • Democrats in Congress and the local mayor escalate rhetoric post-incident, which the hosts say puts all officers at even more risk.

Notable Clip (27:00):

“The way that the media by and large has reported this story has been an absolute disgrace. And it puts our law enforcement officers at risk every single day... She was trying to ram this guy with her car. He shot back, he defended himself.” – J.D. Vance, Vice President, addressing media framing

3. Legislative Response & Intra-Party Friction

Segment ~19:13 – 21:36

• Congress votes to restrict executive military action:
  • Five GOP senators (including Josh Hawley, Murkowski, Collins, Rand Paul, and Todd Young) join Democrats, pushing for legislation requiring congressional approval for further action in Venezuela.
  • Host criticism: Move seen as undermining the president’s flexibility in foreign policy and national defense.

“They are undermining our ability to keep us all safe like it seems like they always do.” – Damon (22:17)

4. Five-Point Democratic Playbook Analysis

Segment ~65:19 – 71:19

• Vinnie Mac outlines the recurring Democratic strategy:
  1. Create the problem (policy, crisis).
  2. Attack those trying to solve it.
  3. Wait for (or hope for) an incident.
  4. Market/exploit the incident for maximum political gain.
  5. Elect further radical leaders by riling/dividing the base.

“Everything they do follows this system. Create the problem... Then attack anyone that tries to solve the problem... Hope that leads to an incident, market the incident, and use it to elect more radicals.” – Vinnie Mac (65:30)

5. International News

Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts & the Greenland Connection

Segment ~38:36 – 47:16

• 20-point peace proposal rejected by Russia. The hosts express skepticism about Russia's intentions, speculating that broader U.S. strategic moves (e.g., Greenland) are part of preparing for heightened tensions with Russia and China.
• Analysis:
  • Ukraine’s security dilemma remains; possible U.S. defense expansion via Greenland seen as a check on Russian and Chinese ambitions.
  • The show’s tone: Trump administration is “prepared” and assertive in these geopolitical contests.

“If you really think it's an issue, just go defend it.” – Citing analyst Bonchi on the need to defend Greenland rather than “own it” (46:04)

Iranian Regime Crisis

Segment ~72:17 – 80:28

• Escalating protests and U.S. threats:
  • Recent mass protests in Iran prompt President Trump to issue stern warnings.
  • Regime reportedly cracks down with assistance from groups like Hezbollah.
  • Hosts argue eliminating groups like Hezbollah is key to supporting Iranian democratic protesters and countering regime oppression.
• Damon:

  “We must not squander the golden opportunity to topple this apocalyptic regime.” (77:17, referencing American Thinker article)

6. Law Enforcement vs. State Government Tensions

Segment ~55:28 – 60:22

• Minnesota Governor Tim Walz threatens to use the National Guard against ICE:
  • Hosts blast this as insurrection, with calls for invoking the Insurrection Act.
  • Concern expressed about the breakdown of federalism and potential for governors becoming martyrs to the left.

“You rob a bank, the police come after you. The governor of the state says, ‘I'm calling the National Guard in to stop the police from arresting you.’ That’s what’s happening here.” – Vinnie Mac (60:09)

7. Military and Economic Policy Announcements

Segment ~87:34 – 92:03

• Trump proposes increasing the military budget to $1.5 trillion for national defense, citing tariff revenue.
  • Panel generally supports the idea given current global tensions and China’s military advances.
  • Criticism of defense contractors’ inefficiency and profit-seeking via stock buybacks instead of reinvestment in military capacity.

“If the tariff tariffs give us the ability to execute the plan that he just said...we were never in a position to even have that conversation, let alone it actually happening.” – Vinnie Mac (89:53)

8. Bonus: Sports & Lighter Moments

Scattered throughout the episode (~14:32, ~32:53, ~49:31, ~80:28)

• Slick Rick recaps college football playoffs and pokes fun at Marco Rubio considering a fictional Miami Dolphins coaching job (35:00).
• Banter about sports fashion and light ribbing remains a trademark.
• Amusement over Stephen A. Smith’s take on law enforcement:

  "That means you could have shot the tires." – Stephen A. Smith, lampooned by the cast (51:17–53:51)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• J.D. Vance on Media:

  “Everybody who's been repeating the lie that this is some innocent woman who was out for a drive in Minneapolis ... you should be ashamed of yourselves, every single one of you.” (27:00)

• On the ICE shooting:

  “This is exactly what they wanted and I'll prove it to you...” – Rick Delgado referencing the encouragement of radical activism (11:24)

• On Iran:

  “Iran outsources repression...The fact that we haven't let [Israel] finish the job completely...that’s why that mattered.” – Vinnie Mac (77:34)

Key Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | Key Topics & Quotes | |--------------|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 05:14 | Start of in-depth Minneapolis ICE shooting talk | “Terrible incident…result of brainwashing of the left.” – Vinnie Mac | | 10:22 | Analysis of video and police decision-making | “They have no time to make these life or death decisions... If you watch that video and claimed the officer was the only one in the wrong…lying.” – Damon & Rick | | 27:00 | J.D. Vance press conference | “You should be ashamed of yourselves, every single one of you.” – J.D. Vance | | 38:36 | Russia/Ukraine peace breakdown | Discussion of U.S. strategic posture, Greenland, and global threats | | 46:04 | Greenland/strategic defense | “You don't need to own Greenland. If you really think it's an issue, just go defend it.” | | 55:28 | Minnesota National Guard/ICE confrontation | “Calling the National Guard in to stop the police from arresting you – that’s what’s happening here.” – Vinnie Mac | | 65:19 | Democratic Playbook breakdown | “Everything they do follows this system. Create the problem... attack the solver... market it... elect radicals.” – Vinnie Mac | | 72:17 | Iranian regime crisis | “We must not squander the golden opportunity to topple this apocalyptic regime.” – Damon | | 87:34 | Trump proposes military budget hike | “If tariffs give us the ability to execute the plan...we were never in a position to even have that conversation.” – Vinnie Mac | | 94:10 | House passes Obamacare subsidy extension | Panel expresses outrage over GOP support for expanded ACA subsidies |

Closing Remarks

The hosts sign off recapping the importance of vigilance, supporting law enforcement, and maintaining pressure for accountability in government at all levels. They preview upcoming coverage and reaffirm their signature stance on “real news, honest views,” delivered with humor, camaraderie, and an unmistakable conservative perspective.

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