Media Exposed with Adam Weiss

Episode Title: November 30, 2025
Date: December 1, 2025
Podcast/Network: Real America’s Voice / iHeartPodcasts

Overview

This Thanksgiving week edition of "Media Exposed" with Adam Weiss takes a hard look at the intersection of politics, media coverage, and American values—emphasizing how mainstream media narratives shape discourse around recent high-profile events. Weiss unpacks the national implications of:

• The surprising cordial meeting between President Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zoran Mandani
• The resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress and MAGA's internal rift
• Media handling of a brutal crime in Chicago
• Controversy over a Democratic video urging military personnel to "refuse illegal orders"
• The underreported persecution of Armenia’s leading Christian businessman
  The episode is packed with critical commentary, guest interviews, and pointed critique of the legacy media's agenda and double standards.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Trump & Mayor-Elect Zoran Mandani: A Cordial Oval Office Meeting

[05:02–10:34]

• Background:
  The much-anticipated meeting between President Trump and NYC’s incoming DSA-aligned Mayor, Zoran Mandani, was widely expected (including by media) to devolve into conflict.

• Media Coverage:
  Weiss accuses the mainstream media of wanting a “Battle Royale,” noting, “That's how devious the media has become. They're full-force activists now. They colluded. Sways elections, sways policy. We need to expose them.” (Adam Weiss, 04:12)

• Actual Outcome:
  Trump showed “a softer side” and mutual respect was displayed—contrasting with media-fueled expectations:

  “I got a lot of texts from moderate Democrats and women. What’d you think of that meeting? Trump was so nice. I said, yo, he wrote the Art of the Deal.”
  (Adam Weiss, 06:33)

• Media's Persistent Framing:
  Even after the event, media figures like NBC’s Kristen Welker pressed Mandani repeatedly on if Trump is a “fascist” (“You were about to answer, then President Trump sort of jumped in and said… ‘that's okay, you can just say yes. It’s easier than explaining it.’ So, Mr. Mayor elect, just to be very clear, do you think President Trump is a fascist?” [09:36])

• Weiss's Analysis:
  Weiss denounces media’s negative, loaded questioning and laments its effects:

  “Instead of... what we saw on Friday, putting those words into the discourse… We already have people on the edge. Trump... got shot... a leader of the youth movement... got executed, got murdered. ...What does that put in young people's mind that might be on the spectrum? ...It gives them thoughts of, if he is a fascist, I have to take him out. This is terrible discourse on behalf of the media.”
  (Adam Weiss, 10:34–11:10)

2. Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns: MAGA in Crisis or Transformation?

[18:13–25:00]

• Framing the Drama:
  Greene’s departure is treated by mainstream outlets as GOP "disarray." Weiss and guest Michael Philzaim see it as a struggle over MAGA’s soul: “battle for control of America first brand.”

• MTG's Own Words:
  Played on-air:

  “If I am cast aside by the President and the MAGA political machine and replaced by neocons, big pharma, big tech, military, industrial war complex, foreign leaders and the elite donor class that can never ever relate to real Americans, then many common Americans have been cast aside and replaced as well... I'll be resigning from office with my last day being January 5, 2026.”
  (Marjorie Taylor Greene resignation video, 19:30–20:50)

• Trump’s Cold Response:
  Discussed as “classic Trump post: passive aggressive, like ‘you're a traitor, and thank you for your service.’”

  “Marjorie Trader Brown couldn’t just leave it as a… because of plummeting poll numbers and not wanting to face a primary challenge... has decided to call it quits... Nevertheless, I appreciate Marjorie and thank her for service. DJ T”
  (Adam Weiss quoting Trump, 20:51–21:35)

• Analysis:
  Michael Philzaim speculates on MTG's motivation (“it's about the money”), notes her stock trading, pension timing, and predicts a pivot to media/book deals:

  “She did her cause and I think what happened was when she found out she likely wasn’t going to win, she is now... coming up with her different reasons, but basically for me it’s about the money...”
  (Michael Philzaim, 21:38–22:32)

• Media’s Pattern:
  Weiss identifies a “playbook”: defect from MAGA, get rewarded with media gigs/book deals (“Everyone that seems to have a tiff with Trump, they’re welcomed back with book deals. They’re given the TV circuit... Basic playbook: go after Trump and media will reward you.” [22:32])

3. Violent Crime Coverage Double Standard: Chicago Train Attack

[25:00–29:14]

• Incident Details:
  On Nov 16, a 26-year-old woman was set on fire on a Chicago train. Suspect with 72 priors.
• Network Coverage:
  Weiss: “CBS, NBC didn’t even play the story... ABC spent 79 seconds on it.” (25:00–26:00)
• Media Critique:
  Michael Philzaim: “Shame on CBS and NBC for not showing it... The fact that it’s not being aired is disgusting. ...They’re more concerned about the narrative than being consistent.”
  (28:05–28:54)
• Racial Angle:
  Both note that if the races were reversed, “the American media would be all over the story.”
  Weiss: “Stop playing this footsie game. The guy had 72 priors. But that’s what we expect from the media.” (29:14)

4. ‘Refuse Illegal Orders’ Video: Democrats’ Preemptive Military Push

[33:12–43:01]

• The Video:
  Democratic senators and congressmen produce a slick video addressed to military/intelligence community, telling them to “refuse illegal orders.”

  “You must refuse illegal orders. No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution.”
  (Video audio, 35:13–35:17)

• Weiss’s View:
  Frame as “dangerous rhetorical move... breaks long standing civil-military norms.” “This is like a preemptive attempt to cast doubt on Trump... before he’s even in office.” (33:12–33:45)

• Media’s Response:
  Mainstream media, e.g., Jake Tapper, focus more on Trump’s angry response than the video’s dangers.

  “President Trump’s wildly inappropriate and potentially dangerous call for six members of Congress to potentially be executed or hanged because they issued a video reminding members of the military that they do not have to carry out illegal orders...”
  (Jake Tapper, 37:50)

• Guest Critique:
  David Zier (Breaking Point, Real America’s Voice):

  “Encouraging our warriors to ignore the orders of commanders undermines every aspect of good order and discipline. ...Talk about insurrection... If the shoe was on the other foot, there would be impeachment hearings again for Donald Trump.”
  (36:13–37:23)

• Questionable Comparisons:
  Weiss gives “a little bit of credit” to Martha Raddatz for following up, notes the comparison to Nuremberg is offensive.

  “To compare it to Nuremberg, millions of Jews were killed and Christians across Europe. I mean, these people have no bottom. There’s just no bottom.”
  (David Zier, 39:39–40:19)

5. International Human Rights: The Case of Armenia’s Samuel Karapidian

[48:15–58:55]

• Background:
  Billionaire Samuel Karapidian jailed by Armenia’s PM for defending the Christian church. Weiss points out the “media blackout” in Western press:

  “If this were a progressive billionaire pushing LGBTQ politics, getting persecuted abroad the same outlets, ignoring us, that will be treated as a global emergency.”
  (Adam Weiss, 48:15)

• Interview with Narek Carpidian (Nephew):

  “My uncle Samuel Karapidian... started to defend the church and the head of the church and our let's say progressive prime minister became more authoritarian... took... Samuel Karapidian to jail for defending our church.”
  (Narek Carpidian, 50:09–50:58)

• Discussion:
  Narek details protests in Armenia calling for his uncle’s release, the PM’s attacks on church leaders, and lack of American or international media awareness.

  “For our church and for Sam... He is a face for freedom and our traditional views. ...he's in jail... five months... for just saying that Prime Minister must stop to attack Armenian church and head of Armenian church.”
  (54:56–55:42)

• Weiss’s Perspective:
  America should be raising awareness—“No better place to do it here than America to fight this injustice... Hopefully you could put that together, do something magical here.” (58:02)

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• On the Media’s Activism:

  “That’s how devious the media has become. They’re full force activists now. They colluded.”
  — Adam Weiss, [04:12]

• On Trump’s Softer Side:

  “You’re standing in front of the Resolute desk in the Oval Office with the President of the United States ... it shows a softer side of Trump.”
  — Adam Weiss, [05:24]

• On the Media Pushing ‘Fascist’ Label:

  “What does that put in young people’s mind that might be on the spectrum? It puts them in a bad situation... If he is a fascist, I have to take him out. This is terrible discourse on behalf of the media.”
  — Adam Weiss, [10:34]

• MTG’s Resignation Statement:

  “There is no plan to save the world or 4D chess game being played.”
  — Marjorie Taylor Greene, [19:41]

• On the Chicago Train Attack Coverage:

  “If the races were reversed, wouldn’t American media be all over the story?... They’re more concerned about the narrative than being consistent.”
  — Michael Philzaim, [28:05]

• On the ‘Refuse Illegal Orders’ Video:

  “Encouraging our warriors to ignore the orders of commanders undermines every aspect of good order and discipline... Talk about insurrection.”
  — David Zier, [36:13]

• On Double Standards in Persecution:

  “If this were a progressive billionaire pushing LGBTQ politics, getting persecuted abroad the same outlets, ignoring us, that will be treated as a global emergency.”
  — Adam Weiss, [48:15]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [05:02] Trump–Mandani White House meeting review
• [09:36] NBC’s Kristen Welker asks Mandani about “fascist” label
• [18:13] Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns, implications discussed
• [19:30] MTG’s resignation statement played
• [25:00] Discussion of Chicago commuter train attack and media response
• [33:12] “Refuse illegal orders” Dem video, national security risks, media response
• [36:13] David Zier: civil-military norms and danger of the video
• [48:15] Armenian freedom, media blackout, and Narek Carpidian interview

Guests & Contributors

• Michael Philzaim — Tech entrepreneur and conservative commentator, weighs in on MTG and MAGA political dynamics.
• David Zier — Host of “Breaking Point” (RAV), discusses military norms and political messaging impacts from a local diner.
• Narek Carpidian — Nephew of jailed Armenian tycoon, provides firsthand account of religious persecution and media neglect.

Tone & Style

Adam Weiss’s tone is combative, incredulous, and deeply skeptical of mainstream narratives. The episode is marked by repetitive calls to “expose” media bias, repeated attacking of double standards, and candid, plain-spoken interviews. Guests echo and reinforce the urgency and seriousness of the issues.

Summary

This week’s "Media Exposed" critiques the mainstream media for polarizing coverage and manufactured narratives—whether in White House diplomacy, internal GOP battles, coverage of violent crime, or high-stakes questions in international human rights. The show spotlights the difference between media portrayal and ground realities, encourages unity around shared American values, and calls audiences to challenge the stories they’re told.