Real America’s Voice: Live From Studio 6B – Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Overview
This lively episode of "Live From Studio 6B" on Real America’s Voice brings together the regular crew with special guest Bo Davidson for a fast-paced, high-energy discussion about the year's major developments in politics and culture, a behind-the-scenes look at the Trump-hosted Kennedy Center Honors, the success of the J6 Prison Choir’s "Anthem of the Free," and reflections on American values. The team also dives into healthcare reform, election fallout, the legal woes of Hunter Biden, and the current state of higher education. Throughout, the banter is upbeat, irreverent, and deeply rooted in the hosts’ camaraderie.
Main Segments & Discussion Points
1. Opening Banter & Guest Introductions
[03:18 – 05:12]
- Host Big D introduces regulars Rick Delgado, Vinny Mac, Aaron, Fran, and special guest Bo Davidson, fresh off another RAV show.
- Fun exchange about Bo’s background, his Memphis roots, and adapting to Long Island customs.
- Quick preview: The crew will talk news, odds for Christmas Day football, music, and 2025 reflections.
Bo Davidson [04:30]: “Great to be here. The 6B studio is beautiful as always... Love talking to you guys. Love what you do and just love being here in Ronkakama.”
2. The Trump Kennedy Center Honors
[05:38 – 14:40]
- Discussion about CBS broadcasting the Kennedy Center Honors, notably hosted by Donald Trump as Chairman.
- Bo Davidson attended the taping and shares insider perspective:
- Trump respected the event’s tradition, was “professional, light, loose, funny,” and let honorees shine.
- The honorees: Kiss, Gloria Gaynor, Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Michael Crawford.
- Trump did not make the night about himself, despite expectations from critics.
- Reflection on Trump’s broader appeal and taste in music, sports, and culture.
- Bo recounts personal highlights from interviews with honorees—particularly noting their courage and perseverance.
Bo Davidson [06:41]: “He didn’t make it all about himself. He stayed on topic... He was light, he was loose, he was fun, he was funny... and he really let the artist shine.”
- Gene Simmons’s advocacy for the American Music Fairness Act gets a shoutout for protecting artists’ rights.
Bo Davidson [10:36]: “Gloria... wants her legacy to be about becoming a Christian... Kiss—Gene Simmons is fighting for recording artists to get paid on radio.”
- Discussion of artists selling/offloading their catalogs (Kiss vs. Taylor Swift) and the tough economics of the music industry.
3. Courage as a Theme Among Honorees
[12:46 – 14:09]
- Bo distills the Kennedy Center segment's lesson: courage and self-belief are central to artists’ longevity.
Bo Davidson [12:46]: “If there’s one theme... it’s courage. You have to have a certain amount of courage and self-confidence and self-belief to weather the storms of an incredibly difficult career...”
- Hosts remark on how even acts like Cheap Trick were harassed for “honoring the wrong band,” and how the media tries to politicize apolitical events.
4. 2025 in Review & Turning Point’s Charlie Kirk
[25:06 – 29:27]
- Bo Davidson calls Trump’s second term the year’s defining event—“consequential, moving at breakneck speed, righting the ship.”
- The death of Turning Point’s Charlie Kirk is likened to a generational “JFK moment” for conservatives, likely inspiring “millions of new Charlie Kirks.”
Bo Davidson [25:26]: “Charlie Kirk’s death will, as Erica said, create hundreds of thousands, if not millions more Charlie Kirks... it’s truly, to use their term, a turning point for a lot of people.”
- Analysis of Turning Point’s conference: praise for unity, hope for more actionable items from political gatherings, and skepticism about the “coronation” of new party leaders.
Bo Davidson [28:18]: “In spite of the coronation, it ain’t over ‘til the fat lady sings. We’ve got a long way to go, and [JD Vance] is gonna have to prove it.”
5. The Rise of “Anthem of the Free” by the J6 Prison Choir
[33:54 – 46:34]
- LJ Fino (producer) joins to celebrate the RAV Music/J6 Prison Choir’s “Anthem of the Free,” which hit #1 on iTunes—even, as he notes, ahead of Mariah Carey at Christmas.
- Backstory: The choir began singing in prison, recorded their vocals via remote/bootleg, and with support (including President Trump’s spoken-word endorsement), produced a national hit.
- Net proceeds go to the Stand in the Gap Foundation, aiding J6 families with legal, financial, and emotional support.
- Hosts stress the importance of downloading (not just streaming) to maximize support.
LJ Fino [35:43]: “It really speaks to conservative values across the board... ahead of Mariah Carey—the Christmas queen herself. The choir is ecstatic about it.”
- Playthrough and analysis of the song clips; appreciation for its blend of choir and hip hop, conceptually born of necessity (only the chorus had been written in time).
Bo Davidson [43:57]: “That’s more than cool... anytime you can use your music and art to glorify God, to represent the values and ideals that made this country great, you’ve done something.”
6. News Headlines & Hunter Biden’s Podcast Interview
[52:16 – 58:44]
- Rick Delgado covers headlines, focusing on Hunter Biden’s Sean Ryan podcast interview:
- Hunter laments being $15 million in debt, blames legal troubles (“Litigation sucks.”).
- Claims there is no real laptop—calling it all “cobbled together, stolen, concocted, fabricated mishmash.”
- Admits the Afghanistan withdrawal was a “failure” for his father’s administration.
Hunter Biden [54:47]: “I... don’t know, $14-15 million in debt that I have no idea that I’m going to be able to pay off.”
Hunter Biden [56:01]: “There is no laptop. That’s bull...”
Hunter Biden [58:01]: “I think the failure—one of the failures—was the way in which they executed the withdrawal from Afghanistan... 13 Marines are dead. I think that there was a better way to do it...”
- The hosts are openly skeptical and critical, using the segment to sharply challenge Hunter’s claims.
7. Healthcare and Higher Education Reform
[64:10 – 76:33]
- Vinny Mac and Rick Delgado dig into healthcare economics, particularly how government subsidies inflate costs, comparing the system to student loans and the education industry’s woes.
- Both agree a free-market solution is the answer and note the irony of government attempts to solve a problem it helped create.
- Discussion of “cash price” negotiations at doctors’ offices and Lasik eye surgery as a rare example of downward price competition.
- The panel is broadly critical of government inefficiency and corruption in both healthcare and education, with frustration about lack of political will for real reform.
Rick Delgado [67:01]: “The federal government has no business being involved in the pharmaceutical industry, in the healthcare industry at all... Set up some guide rails... but just stay out of it.”
8. Local News: Minnesota Fraud, State Deficits, and Governance
[102:13 – 106:38]
- Report on Trump officials freezing federal funds to Minnesota due to widespread state fraud (up to $9 billion).
- Critique of Democratic-run states for fraud, waste, and persistent tax hikes; call for broader audits and investigations.
- Rick highlights that 98 mayors in Minnesota sent a letter regarding the impact of fraud on their communities.
9. Odds Makers: Christmas Day NFL Games & Sports Segment
[93:35 – 102:05]
- Slickster and Aaron pick winners for the upcoming NFL holiday games with the usual high-spirited banter.
- Coverage of ongoing sports controversies (e.g., DK Metcalf suspension) and general football talk.
10. Lighthearted Holiday Reflections & Show Traditions
[110:53 – END]
- Segment closes with hosts sharing family traditions for Christmas, debates over matching pajamas, and jokes about hosting 6B crew parties.
- Good-natured ribbing and affectionate sign-offs (“Love you. Thanks for being the best audience in television!”).
Memorable Quotes & Moments
- Bo Davidson [06:41]: "He didn't make it all about himself. He stayed on topic... let the artist shine."
- LJ Fino [35:43]: “Ahead of Mariah Carey—the Christmas queen herself. The choir is ecstatic about it.”
- Bo Davidson [43:57]: “Anytime you can use your music and art to glorify God... you’ve done something.”
- Host (Big D) [28:41]: “What are the actionable items we leave there with? It’s just like a big party...”
- Rick Delgado [67:01]: “The federal government has no business being involved in healthcare... Set up some guide rails and let it go.”
- Hunter Biden [56:01]: “There is no laptop. That’s bull...”
- Host (Big D) [118:15]: “Matching PJs is wonderful.”
- Vinny Mac [118:44]: “I’ll have a jacket made for everybody here.”
- Host (Big D) [119:41]: “Ordinary old fart says we should all get onesies. That would be nice. A big zip up with the feet.”
Timestamps for Key Topics
| Segment | Time Range | |---------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Guest intro, holiday banter | 03:18 – 05:12 | | Trump Kennedy Center Honors recap | 05:38 – 14:40 | | Artists’ rights & music business | 10:36 – 13:29 | | Year in review & Charlie Kirk remembrance | 25:06 – 29:27 | | J6 Prison Choir “Anthem of the Free” | 33:54 – 46:34 | | Hunter Biden interview discussion | 52:16 – 58:44 | | Healthcare & education system debates | 64:10 – 76:33 | | NFL odds & sports talk | 93:35 – 102:05 | | Minnesota fraud story | 102:13 – 106:38 | | Show sign-offs & Christmas traditions | 110:53 – end |
Tone & Language
The show maintains a conversational, bantering, and sometimes sarcastic tone with plenty of inside jokes, cultural allusions, and asides. The hosts are forthright in their political and cultural opinions, use humor to keep the atmosphere light, and regularly riff off each other's comments.
Conclusion
This episode serves as a snapshot of Real America’s Voice’s blend of current events, culture, and irreverent, value-driven commentary: part news, part patriotic entertainment, and a lot of communal fun. Whether discussing national headlines, celebrating homegrown music, or sharing family holiday rituals, the program keeps its audience engaged and in on the joke.
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Wishing the Real America’s Voice community a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!