Real America’s Voice – "Live From Studio 6B"
Episode Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Episode Overview
This episode of "Live From Studio 6B" brings together hosts Damon, Slick Rick, Paul Nolan, Rick Delgado, Fran, and Harry for a lively, wide-ranging conversation covering U.S. politics, culture, economics, sports, and the undercurrents of American society. The show’s mission is to cut through mainstream narratives and provide "real news, honest views," focusing on freedom, American values, and a strong skepticism of the status quo.
Table of Contents
- Team Banter & Musical Revelations
- Healthcare Debate & Political Strategy
- Sports Highlights
- Globalism, Elections & the Transition Integrity Project
- Diaper Diplomacy & Texas Politics
- Federal Reserve, Rate Cuts & the Economy
- Insider Trading in Congress & Political Corruption
- Woke Culture Critiques: Education and Identity
- Whistleblowers, Patriotism & Media Manipulation
- Prediction Markets & Politics as Gambling
- Notable Quotes & Moments
Team Banter & Musical Revelations
(02:57–09:51)
The episode opens with lighthearted team banter and a surprising revelation about Rick Delgado's secret past as the lead singer in the Long Island cover band, 'Fiction.'
- Delgado reminisces about playing covers from 80s and 90s bands:
- “We did everything from Nirvana to Erasure to The Cure… New Order, the Clash, even some house music like ‘James Brown is Dead.’” (06:39)
- The crew jokes about seeing video footage of Delgado performing:
- “I will pay any amount of money if someone can come forward with… any video… of Rick Delgado singing lead in Fiction.” – Damon (06:58)
This playful segment serves to build camaraderie and establish the show's relaxed, conversational tone before tackling heavier topics.
Healthcare Debate & Political Strategy
(09:52–15:36)
The focus shifts to healthcare reform, spotlighting the ongoing political battle over Obamacare subsidies and escalating health costs.
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Main Talking Points:
- GOP's lack of a clear healthcare vision, contrasted with Democrats’ narrative control during budget fights.
- Analysis of a Washington Times piece urging deregulation and market-oriented reforms.
- Critique of the existing healthcare system as anti-competitive and designed to enrich drug companies.
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Memorable Quotes:
- “That was how it was intended. That’s, that’s this law working correctly. That’s not a bug. That’s a feature.” – Damon on Obamacare’s flaws (12:08)
- “[Democrats] are going to run to the media and continue to say, ‘it’s those people that are killing your grandfather…’” – Damon (14:08)
- “We’ve been doing the same thing for how long and it still doesn’t work, so why not try something new?” – Rick Delgado (15:12)
Sports Highlights
MLB Free Agency Fallout
(20:03–21:53)
- Pete Alonso signs with Orioles; Mets fans vent frustration.
- “I’m done. I’ve been done for about eight years now. I don’t… care.” – Paul Nolan (21:46)
- “I’m done being a Mets fan…you’ve got to win me back.” (21:53)
FIFA & Pride Match Controversy
(22:01–24:49)
- Egypt and Iran protest a Seattle World Cup game scheduled during Pride weekend.
- “This is when stupidity collides.” – Paul (24:27)
- “Talk about wrong mix here… Egypt and Iran are now furiously protesting…” – Slick Rick (22:21)
Other Sports News
(62:14–67:41)
- University of Utah’s landmark $500 million private equity partnership and implications for college sports ("the end of bowl season").
- Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka denounces trans competitors in women’s sports, echoing Martina Navratilova.
Globalism, Elections & the Transition Integrity Project
(49:08–57:35 & 102:10–106:05)
Paul Nolan delivers an in-depth breakdown of election rigging concerns, “color revolutions,” and the 2020 Transition Integrity Project (TIP), whose “war games” allegedly pre-scripted post-election chaos.
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Key Insights:
- TIP reportedly coordinated elite responses, protests, and legal actions to ensure a pre-determined narrative regardless of vote outcomes.
- Descriptions of George Soros-affiliated figures (Rosa Brooks) and think tanks architecting election response strategies with “no interest in actual votes.”
- The media’s role in “locking down the narrative” through coordinated messaging, diminishing dissent as “extremism.”
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Panel’s Mood:
Cynical, urgent, seeing this as proof of “managed democracy.” -
Quotes:
- “The transition integrity project called TIP. The name is like so self-congratulatory you’d think it’s some DC book club.” – Nolan (51:42)
- “For a group supposedly concerned with integrity, TIP shows shockingly little interest in actual votes.” – Nolan (53:42)
- “If it wasn’t a coup, it was… consensus engineered by people who trust themselves more than they trust the American public.” – Nolan (105:37–106:05)
Diaper Diplomacy & Texas Politics
(32:25–35:44)
"Diaper diplomacy" refers to a feisty speech by Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX), taking aim at Donald Trump and Governor Abbott over redistricting:
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Crockett’s fiery tone:
- “You’re not entitled to a damn thing in Texas!” (33:33)
- “I still believe Texas will lead the way, and prove to this nation and the world what I know to be true.” (35:01)
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The team riffs on the melodramatic delivery, recruits her as the next "Crazy Town" character.
Federal Reserve, Rate Cuts & the Economy
(35:44–41:32)
A deep dive into the day's Federal Reserve rate cut (quarter-point), division among Fed governors, and implications for U.S. economic policy.
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Key Points:
- Debate over whether the Fed can or should slash rates further in the face of surging deficits and inflation.
- Skepticism that lower rates alone will resolve persistent deficit spending.
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Quotes:
- “We’re well-positioned to wait and see how the economy evolves.” – Powell, paraphrased (36:59)
- “He [Trump] wanted to cut, and I said, well, we got to get off zero…” – Damon (40:14)
- “I think today is the clearest sign that we’ve seen so far on a shift closer to quantitative easing.” – Damon (38:58)
Insider Trading in Congress & Political Corruption
(81:07–85:13)
- 90 ex-House members sign a letter demanding a stock trading ban for sitting members and their families to restore public trust.
- Anna Paulina Luna’s advocacy and appearance on CNN.
Quotes:
- “It’s like having one of the crime families investigate themselves.” – Paul (85:09)
- “The Department of Education is anti-education, Department of Commerce is anti-commerce. They all check their portfolios before they signed on.” – Damon (81:54–82:11)
Woke Culture Critiques: Education and Identity
(88:10–94:09)
- Kentucky Rep. Sarah Stalker’s viral speech: “White children need to feel bad about their skin color in K-12 settings.”
- The hosts lampoon her self-flagellating rhetoric, connect it to broader liberal ‘white guilt’ phenomenon.
Quotes:
- “I don’t feel good about being white every day for a lot of reasons.” – Sarah Stalker (89:31)
- “This is the liberal white woman… who think that they have the moral authority… Meanwhile, they’re wrecked in the head.” – Rick Delgado (92:10)
Whistleblowers, Patriotism & Media Manipulation
(25:42–28:13)
- Short clip of retired Colonel Timothy Chandelier, military whistleblower, discussing the risks of being a truth-teller in America’s "most dangerous battlefield" (the intelligence community vs. the front lines).
- Discussion of the dangers facing patriots confronting “globalist” interests and intelligence overreach:
- “We have no choice. …I wrote a check to the American people… up to and including my life.” – Chandelier (26:43)
Prediction Markets & Politics as Gambling
(106:09–110:24)
- Discussion of Kalshi’s and Polymarket’s integration with CNBC, allowing viewers to wager on political and economic outcomes.
- The team expresses discomfort with blurring the lines between journalism, finance, and gambling.
- “It seems like a poison that’s just wrapping itself into almost everything.” – Rick Delgado (107:45)
- Damon jokes: “Sounds great to me, I don’t know what you guys are talking about. I’m ready to dive in.” (108:32)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Rick Delgado’s musical reveal: “You were the lead singer? …in a cover band called Fiction?” (05:54 – 05:58)
- On healthcare reform: “That was how it was intended. That’s, that’s this law working correctly. That’s not a bug. That’s a feature.” – Damon (12:08)
- Paul Nolan on election integrity: “For a group supposedly concerned with integrity, TIP shows shockingly little interest in… actual votes.” (53:42)
- Jasmine Crockett’s challenge: “You’re not entitled to a damn thing in Texas!” (33:33)
- Kentucky Rep. Sarah Stalker: “I don’t feel good about being white every day for a lot of reasons.” (89:31)
- Damon on the 'insider trading' ban: “They all, all 90, checked their portfolios before they signed on…” (82:11)
- On prediction markets: “It’s just another form of corruptible gambling.” – Paul Nolan (107:16)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Rick Delgado’s cover band story: 02:57–09:51
- Healthcare discussion: 09:52–15:36
- Sports (MLB/Pete Alonso): 20:03–21:53
- FIFA/Pride controversy: 22:01–24:49
- Transition Integrity Project (Election "War Games" Analysis): 49:08–57:35, 102:10–106:05
- Diaper Diplomacy / Jasmine Crockett: 32:25–35:44
- Fed Rate Cut & Economy: 35:44–41:32
- Insider trading ban in Congress: 81:07–85:13
- Sarah Stalker/White privilege commentary: 88:10–94:09
- Whistleblower segment (Timothy Chandelier): 25:42–28:13
- Prediction markets & CNBC: 106:09–110:24
Closing Notes
The episode is a microcosm of Real America’s Voice’s identity – part fiery kitchen-table commentary, part deep-dive into political machinations, and part unpredictable variety show. The hosts combine robust skepticism, populist culture critique, and a palpable affection for American traditions, offering listeners an alternative lens on U.S. current events and culture.
