Real America’s Voice: Live From Studio 6B — January 20, 2026

Episode Overview

This jam-packed episode of "Live From Studio 6B" dives into politics, culture, current events, and sports with the Real America’s Voice crew. Broadcast live on January 20, 2026, the panel takes listeners from red carpets in Miami to the arena of Congressional strategy in DC, offering in-depth analysis and raucous, irreverent discussion. Discussions range from Angel Studios' new movie premiere to a gritty breakdown of Trump-era legal battles, Congressional controversies over DOJ funding, America’s relationship with Greenland, and a heated national college football championship recap.

Key Segments & Discussions

1. Opening Banter and Introductions (00:28–02:30)

• Hosts check in from around the country (NY, Florida, Las Vegas).
• Set the night’s agenda: coverage of sports, national politics, new movies, and breaking headlines.
• Humorous back-and-forth about weather, fashion, and regional attitudes.

Notable Quote
“It’s Florida cold – it's 70 degrees. Anything below 70, you have to wear [a sweater] in Florida.”
— Vinnie Mac [02:07]

2. Red Carpet: Angel Studios’ “Solo Mio” Premiere (02:30–04:40)

• Bo Davidson reports live from Miami at the premiere of Angel Studios’ new film, "Solo Mio" starring Kevin James.
• Movie plot: A man heals and finds love after heartbreak in Italy.
• Emphasizes Angel Studios’ faith-driven, uplifting content.

Notable Quote
“What’s great about this story is it shows how you can turn personal tragedy or loss into redemption, into a new life… you can pick yourself back up again.”
— Bo Davidson [03:25]

Timestamp:

• [02:55] – Detailed movie recap and Kevin James discussion.
• [04:40] – Invitation to Angel Studios’ Guild via QR code.

3. Interview Analysis: Deputy AG Todd Blanche and MAGA Frustration (05:42–13:44, 14:12–23:37)

With Special Guest: Ben Berkwam, reporting from Las Vegas

• In-depth look at MAGA’s discontent over perceived DOJ inaction regarding political prosecutions.
• Review of Ben’s interview with Deputy AG Blanche, covering:
  • Trump legal challenges (“lawfare”), weaponization of the justice system.
  • Blanche’s insight on slow progress: Difficulty recruiting legal talent due to cancel culture, repercussions for Trump-aligned attorneys.
  • Comparison between Trump admin’s adherence to law vs. previous perceived lawlessness.
  • Frustration in MAGA base demanding more arrests, prosecution of political enemies.

Notable Quotes “We watched when they turned FBI forces … against soccer moms and dads and broke down doors … We want to see that same thing happen.”
— Ben Berkwam [09:09]

“It’s hard to have [patience], given what we all went through for four years, what we saw happen to our guy.”
— Host Damon [50:22]

Key Segments

• [06:53] – Ben explains legal hurdles and MAGA’s dissatisfaction.
• [11:21] – Review of “unprecedented” legal attacks on Trump and his legal team’s resilience.
• [17:31] – ICE operations in Minnesota, morale during mass protests and resistance.
• [18:06] – “Trust but verify” — can the new DOJ team deliver results?
• [20:44] – Panel debates ethics of using left’s tactics; Ben: “I don’t want to become evil just to fight evil.”
• [23:07] – Ben wraps up, shifting to lighter banter about Las Vegas and gun shows.

4. Spotlight Subject: DOJ Appropriations and Congressional Stalemate (24:12–34:08)

• Host reads from an article criticizing Congress for continuing to fund Justice Department and FBI without meaningful reform.
• GOP accused of passing “status quo” funding bills, enabling ongoing “weaponization.”
• Discussion underscores the gap between Republican campaign rhetoric and actual Congressional action.

Notable Quote “If your own side opposes your funding bills more than the other side, you are not changing the country; you are managing the status quo.”
— Host Damon, quoting the article [28:53]

Key Points

• [24:12] – Article lays out systematic failures to limit DOJ/FBI power.
• [30:23] – Panel warns of severe consequences if further left-wing control is gained.
• [32:00] – Host and panel call out so-called “squishy Republicans.”

5. Sports Recap: College Football National Championship (34:41–38:17, 77:22–81:16)

• Indiana beats Miami in a dramatic, historic win (27–21); first team since 1894 Yale to go 16–0.
• Detailed game recap and highlights, standout story of Fernando Mendoza.
• John Harbaugh cited as Giants’ new head coach, Trump’s positive influence on NY football.

Notable Quotes “Looked like it was going to be a runaway … but Miami came back. Final score, Indiana 27–21 … incredible move by Fernando Mendoza.”
— Slick Rick [34:41]

“It feels really great. I also noticed on that post [Trump] said, ‘John, take the job.’”
— John Harbaugh, Giants Head Coach, on Trump’s endorsement [78:21]

6. Headline News: Greenland, Europe, and Trump’s Security Doctrine (38:33–46:39)

• Deep dive into Trump’s revived pursuit of Greenland for US security:
  • Historic context: US interest since 19th century
  • China/Russia arctic ambitions, rare earth minerals
  • European allies’ anxiety over US assertiveness

Notable Quotes “His number one job is to protect us … that is what a president is supposed to do.”
— Vinnie Mac [41:30]

“Trump didn’t invent [interest in Greenland], he just said the quiet part out loud.”
— Damon [44:35]

• [40:30] – Scott Bessant on Greenland’s missile shield significance.
• [44:35] – Cold War history and China’s Arctic push outlined.

7. Trump’s First Year in Second Term: Anniversary Celebration (52:02–58:34)

• Breaking news: Trump marks one year since 2025 inauguration.
• Recaps accomplishments; set to speak at Davos on US economy and energy.
• Remarks on Minnesota church protests and media coverage.

Notable Quotes “We’ve done more than any other administration … in terms of military, in terms of ending wars, in terms of completing wars. Nobody's really seen very much like it.”
— Donald Trump [55:59]

8. Minneapolis & ICE Operations, Sanctuary Cities (65:00–71:29)

• Kristi Noem: 10,000+ illegal criminals arrested nationally due to ICE efforts.
• Discussion of difficulties posed by sanctuary policies, focus on Minneapolis.
• Calls for enforcement against those “hindering” ICE agents during community protests.

Notable Quotes “Imagine if they didn’t have all of that crazy unrest, all the paid protesters … there might have been 20,000 arrests.”
— Vinnie Mac [68:13]

9. US Politics: Congressional Maneuvering & Endorsements (81:24–85:23)

• Louisiana Senate primary: Trump endorses Julia Letlow over incumbent Bill Cassidy (who voted for impeachment).
• Critique from host: Letlow is not a Freedom Caucus conservative; panel laments poor candidate quality despite Trump’s kingmaker status.

Notable Quotes “Trump has the magic touch … And when he doesn’t endorse you, you go … into the grinder.”
— Harry Enten, CNN, played by Rick Delgado [82:38]

10. Additional Headlines

• Convenience Store News: Buc-ee’s to open world’s largest convenience store in Florida; panel jokes about field trip. [90:16–92:41]
• International: Ongoing Iranian regime violence, mass killings likened to “Holocaust-era” images. [86:32–89:33]
• Oddball: 100-person brawl erupts at youth flag football in Arizona; goalie fight in NHL (Panthers vs. Sharks). [93:14–94:58]
• Personal Announcements: Former sports reporter Michelle Tafoya to run for US Senate (MN). Vice President’s wife expecting their fourth child — due July 2026.

Memorable Moments & Tone

• Camaraderie & Humor: Show regularly interspersed with jokes about weather, fashion, sports allegiances, and playful ribbing (e.g., on Buc-ee’s, Snoop Dogg parodies, and Oscar nominations).
• Raw Frustration: Frequent, unvarnished venting about GOP establishment, demands for more aggressive action from the right, and disbelief at the political process.
• Calls to Action: Hosts repeatedly implore conservatives to vote and hold leaders accountable ahead of midterms.

Notable Quotes (with Speaker & Timestamp)

• “It’s Florida cold – 70 degrees.”
  — Vinnie Mac [02:07]

• “You can turn personal tragedy or loss into redemption, into a new life.”
  — Bo Davidson, on "Solo Mio" [03:25]

• “We want more action, we want retribution, we want real justice. I’m with you there.”
  — Ben Berkwam [09:09]

• “If your own side opposes your funding bills more than the other side, you are not changing the country; you are managing the status quo.”
  — Host Damon, quoting analysis [28:53]

• “He is sincerely going after every one of these things that MAGA cares about… I just want to see those as bad as everybody else in MAGA does.”
  — Ben Berkwam [18:06–20:00]

• “How can anybody in our country be against something that makes us safer?”
  — Vinnie Mac, on Greenland policy [41:49]

• “Trump didn’t invent [interest in Greenland], he just said the quiet part out loud.”
  — Damon [44:35]

• “We’ve done more than any other administration…in terms of completing wars. Nobody’s really seen very much like it.”
  — Donald Trump [55:59]

• “It feels really great. And I noticed [Trump said] ‘John, take the job.’”
  — John Harbaugh [78:21]

• “Trump has the magic touch…And when he doesn’t endorse you, you go into the grinder.”
  — Harry Enten via Rick Delgado [82:38]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:28] — Show introduction, banter, panel check-in
• [02:30] — Angel Studios "Solo Mio" red carpet report
• [05:42–13:44, 14:12–23:37] — Berkwam on DOJ/MAGA, Blanche interview
• [24:12–34:08] — Appropriations debate, DOJ/FBI funding, Congressional frustration
• [34:41–38:17, 77:22–81:16] — College football national championship recap and sports news
• [38:33–46:39] — Greenland, US-Europe relations, historical context
• [52:02–58:34] — Trump’s one-year anniversary, Davos preview, Minnesota protests
• [65:00–71:29] — ICE ops in Minneapolis, sanctuary cities, Kristi Noem
• [81:24–85:23] — LA Senate race: Trump endorsements, party divisions
• [90:16–92:41] — Buc-ee’s new largest store news (comic relief)
• [93:14–94:58] — Brawls: Flag football fiasco and goalie fight
• [86:32–89:33] — Iran government atrocities commentary

Conclusion

A signature blend of brash, candid right-leaning commentary, this Live From Studio 6B episode delivers an unfiltered examination of national political drama, legal battles, and the week’s cultural touchstones. The hosts oscillate between urgent calls for political action and lighthearted banter, never hiding their priorities or passion. For Real America’s Voice’s loyal audience, it’s a night packed with news you’re unlikely to find in the mainstream — delivered with humor, outrage, and righteous conviction.