Podcast Summary

Real America’s Voice: Media Exposed with Adam Weiss (Guest Host David Zier)

Episode Date: October 5, 2025
Host: David Zier (in for Adam Weiss)
Guests: Jim Beach, Colonel William Dunn, Tiffany Marie Brannon

Overview

This episode of Media Exposed dives deep into the perceived hypocrisy and bias of mainstream media (MSM) in its coverage of recent political events, the military’s evolving culture, urban crime, and the contentious narratives around conservative figures. With guest host David Zier at the helm, the episode breaks down media coverage of the government shutdown, ICE and National Guard deployments in American cities, reactions to military leadership standards, and controversial statements from figures like Don Lemon and Ilhan Omar.

Major Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Media Narrative Around the Government Shutdown

[00:00 - 05:46]

• Alleged Collusion between the Biden Administration & Media:
  • David Zier questions whether MSM is coordinating with the administration, citing alleged sharing of questions with ABC’s Mary Bruce.
  • Jim Beach: “I think it's 100% obvious that it did happen...[Google] were on the Biden's team and taking orders from Biden and his group.” (04:23)
• Perceived Partisan Coverage:
  • Zier and Beach agree that the media frames government shutdowns to blame Republicans, downplay Democrats’ roles, and amplify fear.
• Shutdown Impacts & Public Perception:
  • Jim Beach: “I don't think it [the shutdown] has any effect on the economy. If anything, it's good for us...Maybe reduce the headcount at some of these agencies.”—(09:20)
  • Both see the shutdown as politically motivated by Schumer and Jeffries.
• Media’s Hyperbolic Tone:
  • Beach criticizes media for overreaction to Trump’s “hedgepit” speech and shutdown, claiming the public can see through MSM’s exaggerations.

Notable Quote:
“Every possibility. I think [MSM is] just continuing to make an idiot of themselves... Makes the media look like the liars that they are.” – Jim Beach (10:47)

2. Military Standards, Pete Hegseth’s Speech & Media Reaction

[13:24 - 35:52]

• Hegseth’s Vision for the Military:
  • Col. William Dunn defends Hegseth’s call for ending DEI programs and reinstating high physical and mental standards.
  • Hegseth’s speech highlight: “No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses. No more climate change worship. No more division distraction or gender delusions. No more debris. We are done with that.” – Pete Hegseth (26:41)
• Media’s Portrayal of Hegseth:
  • MSM described as turning a “one inch story… into a mile” (14:01, Beach), and unfairly painting Hegseth as unstable or unfit.
• Debate on Standards & Inclusion:
  • Colonel Dunn (Marine Corps veteran) argues that historically, only the highest standards ensured military readiness—“If you're a man and you don't meet the standard, you don't get in. So why would a woman that didn't meet the standard be able to get in? So draw the line across the board.” (32:46)
  • Emphasis on standards over identity: “You don’t ask a surgeon...based on their ethnicity... You want the best. It should be no different [in the military].” – Col. Dunn (33:39)
• Beard and Grooming Standards:
  • Discussed as an example of standards eroding, with exceptions for medical reasons becoming normalized.

Memorable Exchange:
David Zier: “Trump can't do anything right. Hegseth can't do anything right...[The media] out of control.” (25:24)
Col. Dunn: “His speech is nothing new. That's how we did it for the last three decades...” (27:14)

3. ICE, National Guard, and Urban Crime: The Politics of Law & Order

[15:38 - 23:57]

• Deployment Criticized & Defended:
  • Senator Schumer labeles federal deployments as “autocracy”, warning against military involvement in cities (15:38).
  • Zier and Beach counter that most urban residents—especially where crime rates have spiked—welcome federal help.
    • “The reality is no one likes crime and we're tired of being afraid on our own streets.” – Jim Beach (17:38)
  • Evidence cited of success: “Murder went down to zero when they started [ICE deployment in DC].” – Jim Beach (18:51)
• Blue Cities and Rising Crime:
  • Zier recounts visiting dozens of Democrat-led cities with high crime and poor local policy. “They've abdicated their responsibility.”
  • Prosecutors supported by “Soros money” targeted as politicized and ineffective.

4. Media Narratives, Identity Politics & Racialized Rhetoric

[37:12 - 46:32]

• Don Lemon’s Rants on White Men:
  • Lemon blames “angry white men” for violence (37:25), but Zier and Tiffany Marie Brannon point out the inconsistency of such rhetoric—especially given Lemon’s personal life and crime statistics.
• Ilhan Omar on Charlie Kirk:
  • Following Kirk’s killing, Omar refuses to “honor his legacy,” calling it one of “bigotry, hatred, and white supremacy” (39:27).
  • Brannon, who knew Kirk’s wife, rebuts Omar: “He was a wonderful man...This kind of clip makes me sick. First of all, we know...attacks by crazy left wingers are up in unprecedented numbers.” (40:41)
• Manipulation of Online Narratives:
  • Teacher testifies to Google search bias defining Charlie Kirk’s image (43:01).
  • Brannon: “It’s never too late to tell the truth...Without Charlie Kirk...we never would have gotten the young male vote that tipped us over the edge” (44:13)

Notable Quotes & Moments (w/ Timestamps)

• On MSM & Collusion:
  “We've had Google admit openly that they were on the Biden’s team and taking orders from Biden and his group.” – Jim Beach (04:23)

• On Shutdown Coverage:
  “They're hyperbolic crazy and going to the absolute extreme. Every possibility. I think they're just continuing to make an idiot of themselves.” – Jim Beach (10:47)

• On Hegseth’s Military Vision:
  “No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses. No more climate change worship...We are done with that.” – Pete Hegseth (26:41)

• On Standards and the Military:
  “Every military member...they know if they're out of height and weight standard...Why did you allow yourself to get out of standard?” – Col. Dunn (28:36)

• On Media’s Law & Order Narrative:
  “Murder went down to zero when they [ICE] started [in DC]. So obviously, it's working.” – Jim Beach (18:51)

• On Don Lemon’s Anti-White Rhetoric:
  “My favorite part about this entire thing is...his gay partner is actually a white guy.” – Tiffany Marie Brannon (38:16)

• On Ilhan Omar & Charlie Kirk:
  “He was a wonderful man. There was not a racist...bone in his body. This kind of clip makes me sick.” – Tiffany Marie Brannon (40:41)

Segment Timestamps (for Easy Reference)

• 00:00–05:50: Introduction, collusion & media coverage of shutdown
• 05:50–13:20: Trump memes, Democratic reaction
• 13:21–23:57: Military standards, Hegseth’s speech, urban crime, ICE & National Guard
• 25:23–35:52: Further discussion on Hegseth, standards, DEI in military
• 37:12–46:32: Don Lemon, Ilhan Omar, Charlie Kirk—media, narrative manipulation, identity politics

Tone & Style

• Combative, satirical, unapologetically right-of-center
• Frequent sarcasm and incredulity toward MSM, Democrats, and progressive views
• Earnest when discussing military standards, public safety, and personal connections
• Determined to “expose hypocrisy” and compare firsthand experience/travel with MSM narratives

For Listeners: Key Takeaways

• The hosts and guests see a coordinated, liberal bias in major media outlets, especially regarding recent shutdown coverage and urban crime.
• They argue the public wants common-sense law enforcement, higher military standards, and a return to pre-woke Department of Defense values.
• They sharply criticize identity politics and the rhetorical demonization of conservatives from figures like Don Lemon and Ilhan Omar.
• The episode is an assertive pushback against what they frame as MSM’s distortions of reality, using both statistics and personal anecdotes.
• Listeners are urged to seek primary sources, question MSM narratives, and support strong standards for the military and law enforcement.