Podcast Summary: Media Exposed with Adam Weiss

Episode Title: Media Exposed with Adam Weiss – November 23, 2025
Podcast: Real America’s Voice (iHeartPodcasts)
Date: November 24, 2025

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode of Media Exposed dives into the turbulent week in conservative and American politics, examining:

• The so-called "MAGA civil war," particularly the rift between Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene
• Media coverage (and alleged bias) surrounding the release of the Epstein files
• Reaction to a White House state dinner with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, featuring major tech and sports celebrities
• Ongoing controversies over immigration enforcement optics and the impact on GOP prospects
• Media and cultural discussions about female leadership with reference to recent remarks by Michelle Obama and coverage (or lack thereof) of First Lady Melania Trump

Adam Weiss and invited guests critically analyze how the mainstream media is handling and framing these issues, with a repeated emphasis on perceived media bias against Trump/conservatives and the importance of strategic messaging heading into the midterms.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. "Civil War" in the MAGA Movement

[06:00 – 16:30]

• The Rift:
  • Donald Trump publicly criticized Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG), even calling her a "traitor" for media appearances and policy differences, notably around the Epstein files.
  • Weiss notes the risks this public feud poses to party unity, especially with GOP losses among women in recent elections.
• Mike Filsaime’s Perspective:
  • Trump demands "100% loyalty," and allies are only friends until they're not.
  • "It's not who Trump goes to war with. It's who goes to war with Trump. And MTG is not going to war with Trump." – Mike Filsaime [08:40]
  • Trump has improved his handling of internal disputes, but messaging over sensitive issues, like calling the Epstein case a "hoax," is problematic and confuses supporters.
• Media Framing:
  • The mainstream press "loves" highlighting Republican discord, with the coverage turning minor disagreements into major stories.

“So going after Marjorie, I don’t know if that’s such a good idea for the President, but I want to get your take on that because it’s splintering the GOP… What do you think of that little, let’s say intra-party tiff here?” – Adam Weiss [07:00]

2. Epstein Files – Media Coverage and Fallout

[16:30 – 40:00]

• Release and Reaction:
  • Both Congress and the President agreed to release Epstein-related files, but delays ensue as the Justice Department reviews the material.
  • Media, particularly ABC, CBS, and NBC, criticized for "obsessive" coverage (over 800 minutes since July), allegedly trying to associate Trump with Epstein scandals.
• Notable Resignation:
  • Larry Summers’ resignation from Harvard and OpenAI boards due to ties with Epstein discussed as proof of deeper fallout.
  • “[Larry Summers] must have done some really bad stuff if he resigned, because these people are addicted to power, money.” – Adam Weiss [42:05]
• Dershowitz & Trump’s Connection:
  • Guest David Zier recounts Alan Dershowitz’s claim Epstein never had dirt on Trump.
  • Trump repeatedly insists he threw Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago and was never close, blaming Democrats for attempting to keep the story alive as a "hoax."

Memorable Moment: Trump confronts ABC reporter

"It’s not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you are a terrible reporter… As far as the Epstein files: I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein. I threw him out of my club many years ago because I thought he was a sick pervert. But I guess I turned out to be right." – President Trump [44:45]

• Impact on Voters:
  • Weiss and Zier note negative impact on female/GOP vote due to ongoing drama and rhetoric (“piggy” comment to a female reporter).
  • Focus returns to practical issues: jobs, economy, and the disconnect between media narratives and average Americans.

3. Immigration: Optics, Enforcement, and Media Strategy

[52:30 – 1:09:30]

• Enforcement Tactics & Backlash:
  • High-profile, viral videos of ICE roundups spark concerns of negative optics, especially with scenes of families being separated or arrests in public spaces.
  • Joe Rogan and Theo Von discuss being included (without consent) in government-produced “hype videos” for deportations, criticizing the “WWE/Idiocracy” style theatrics. [53:45]

"The government made a hype video… with trap beats. Deportation hype videos. What are we doing? That’s not how you envision the government." – Joe Rogan, [54:30]

• Tony Delgado’s Analysis:

  • Confirms many Hispanics, including US citizens, are being made fearful due to lack of context and transparency in these viral clips.
  • Compares ICE’s portrayal with the Black Lives Matter dynamic, where emotive video content shapes public opinion and inflames tensions.
  • Notes aggressive recruitment and bonuses for ICE agents may be bringing in undertrained staff, increasing risks of confrontational incidents.

• Training & Hospitality Initiatives:

  • TSA now contracting hospitality trainers (like Chick-fil-A’s program). Delgado humorously suggests similar training be mandatory for ICE to prevent “aggressive” or racially insensitive enforcement.

4. Coverage of Female Leaders: Michelle Obama and Melania Trump

[1:09:30 – 1:18:20]

• Michelle Obama’s Remarks:

  • Recent comments from Michelle Obama claim America “isn’t ready” for a female president due to widespread sexism.
  • Stephen A. Smith (clip played) rebuts Michelle, pointing to recent gubernatorial wins by women.
  • Tony Delgado calls out Michelle for “playing victim” and “race-baiting,” countering by highlighting female GOP leaders.

• Media & Melania Trump:

  • Weiss criticizes fashion media (Vogue, Harper's, Glamour) for not covering Melania’s style at the state dinner, suggesting ongoing “woke” bias and missed opportunity for magazines to expand their audience by respecting conservative figures.

5. The White House Saudi State Dinner

[1:18:20 – 1:28:40]

• Attendees & Significance:
  • Event featured MBS (Mohammed bin Salman), high-profile tech CEOs (Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, Mary Barra, et al.), and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.
  • Discussed as both a diplomatic milestone and showcase of America's economic and celebrity clout.
  • Weiss posits this demonstrates “America is back” and a more inclusive atmosphere under Trump, asserting meetings like these promise major foreign investment and job creation.
• Media Bias Allegation:
  • Points to lack of coverage of investment promises and glamorous moments by mainstream press; again reiterates media only focuses on conflict and negative stories relating to Trump.

“The media bias is 2.0 in Trump’s second term, same way they did in Trump 1.0 against the First Lady… What the First Lady does is newsworthy. Fashion publications are supposed to cover fashion.” – Adam Weiss [1:24:20]

Notable Quotes & Moments by Timestamp

• On MAGA Civil War:

  • “Trump’s your friend until he’s not. And when he’s not, he is not your friend. He’s going to come at you hard.” – Mike Filsaime [08:25]

• Alex Jones clip (about Trump criticism):

  • “Trump is not God. We are big supporters, but we’re not Democrat cult members where we don’t question things. When we think something’s wrong... we’re going to speak out.” – Alex Jones [12:10]

• On media framing:

  • "They’re trying so hard to make Epstein the new Russiagate, and finally Trump had enough..." – Adam Weiss [46:40]

• On ICE hype videos:

  • "The government made a hype video… Deportation hype videos with trap beats… Everything is turned into like the WWE. It’s… Idiocracy." – Joe Rogan [54:10]

• On Michelle Obama:

  • "It’s not that we’re not ready for a woman. We weren’t ready for those women.” – Tony Delgado [1:13:55]

• On Melania fashion coverage:

  • “We need to knock some woke sense into the fashion publications across America because it’s not fair. What the First Lady does is newsworthy.” – Adam Weiss [1:24:00]

Timeline of Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | Notes | | -------------| -------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | 06:00 | MAGA Civil War, Trump vs MTG | Weiss and Filsaime discuss party division | | 14:00 | Alex Jones on Trump Loyalty and Criticism | Clip, analysis of conservative intra-party debate | | 23:00 | Epstein Files Media Frenzy | Mainstream media coverage metrics, ABC focus | | 42:00 | Larry Summers Resignation | Causality, broader elite ties to Epstein | | 44:45 | Trump-ABC Reporter Exchange | Trump calls out reporter, details Epstein distancing | | 52:30 | ICE Enforcement Videos and Media Optics | Rogan & Theo Von on viral clips | | 56:00 | Tony Delgado on Training/ICE Agent Concerns | Calls for better vetting, Hispanic citizens’ dilemma | | 1:09:30 | Michelle Obama, Female Leadership | Debate with Stephen A. Smith clip | | 1:18:20 | White House Saudi State Dinner | Coverage or lack thereof discussed | | 1:24:00 | Media & Fashion Bias against Melania Trump | Lack of style press attention | | 1:28:00 | Closing Thoughts: Media vs. GOP Focus | Midterm prospects and advice |

Takeaway Summary

Adam Weiss’s Media Exposed provides a deeply skeptical, often combative take on how mainstream outlets report stories concerning Donald Trump, the GOP, and conservative America. The central argument is that media bias is more pronounced than ever in the coverage of GOP infighting (Trump vs. MTG), explosive issues like the Epstein files, and the optics around immigration enforcement. Weiss and guests advocate for better internal GOP unity, improved messaging (especially to women and younger voters), and a firmer focus on core issues like jobs and the economy to improve electoral prospects. The episode further criticizes exclusionary practices in cultural media around conservative figures and spotlights double standards in coverage of prominent women on the left versus the right.

For listeners who missed the episode:
This summarize gives you an in-depth look into this week’s Republican discourse and the broader narrative conflict between the MAGA movement and the “legacy media.” The tone is unfiltered, partisan, and unapologetically confrontational, consistent with the Real America’s Voice brand.