Podcast Summary: Ringside Politics with Jeff Cruere – September 6, 2025

Overview

In this episode of Ringside Politics on Real America’s Voice, host Jeff Cruere delivers his signature “blow by blow analysis” on the pressing political and cultural issues of the week. The show centers around conservative critiques of recent developments in crime, vaccines, education, media, AI technology, and global humanitarian efforts. Key segments feature interviews with Dr. Shannon Kroner (children’s author and vaccine advocate), Dr. Michael Schwartz (author/critic of COVID policy), Pastor Greg Young (discussing faith-inspired humanitarian work in India), and Jeff Dornick (Pickaxe CEO and AI/social media critic). The program’s tone is combative, direct, and rooted strongly in right-wing populism.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Project Keep The Republic and Community Engagement

• [00:37–06:00]
  • Cruere recaps activities post-2020 election, outlining “Project Keep the Republic” as a grassroots resistance to perceived election fraud.
  • Weekly themes encourage activism: “Morning Prayers Monday”, “Release the Kraken Tuesday”, “Sheepdog Wednesday”, “Tech Triumph Thursday”, “Fraud Busters Friday”
  • Listeners are urged to organize small local groups and submit photos/videos to Cruere.
  • Shout-outs to audience engagement tools:
    • Online polls (e.g., “What is the biggest threat facing the United States?”)
    • Petitions (e.g., calling for the resignation of “RINO” Senator Bill Cassidy)
    • Pro-Trump community images and memes.
  • Quote:

    “How do you keep a republic? You do nothing? No, it takes real tangible action… it’s placing the mission first, never accepting defeat, and never quitting.” – Jeff Cruere ([00:37])

2. Crime, Urban Politics, and Blame Dynamics

• [06:10–12:00]
  • Claims urban crime is a direct result of Democratic rule, arguing cities in “red” states only have high crime due to “blue city” leadership.
  • Praises Trump’s positions on law enforcement, transparency, and “draining the swamp.”
  • Advocates military involvement in crime-fighting in cities.
  • Critiques mail-in voting and voting machines, again alleging widespread election fraud in 2020.
  • Calls for ending legal protection for pharmaceutical companies re: COVID vaccine injuries.
  • Quote:

    “Democrats equal crime. Democrats love criminals. They don’t seem to care about average working day men and women, which is one of the big differences between the parties.” – Jeff Cruere ([07:41])

3. Congressional Inaction and Trump’s Agenda

• [10:50–12:00]
  • Criticizes Congress for vacationing instead of confirming Trump nominees.
  • Urges Republican cooperation to install more conservative judges and break “left-wing” judicial roadblocks.
  • Praises Trump’s push for institutional reforms, including reopening mental health asylums to address homelessness.

Interview: Dr. Shannon Kroner – Vaccine Policy & Homeschooling

[13:46–20:57]
Guest: Dr. Shannon Kroner, psychologist, author of "Let's Be Critical Thinkers" and “I’m Unvaccinated, and That’s OK!”

• Homeschooling as a Response to Mandates
  • Growing trend in California due to loss of vaccine exemptions; parents remove children from public schools rather than comply.
  • Dr. Kroner stresses positive outcomes: “I love homeschooling our. My kids. And it’s. It’s been a really great…” ([15:26])
• Medical Autonomy and Exemptions
  • No religious, personal, or even broad medical vaccine exemptions left in CA.
  • “If a child is missing just one vaccine, we have no other choice but to homeschool.” – Dr. Kroner ([15:26])
  • Financial and social costs for families forced to relocate.
• Risks & Skepticism Regarding Vaccines
  • Declares, “With the. In regards to the COVID vaccine, it’s a very dangerous vaccine. And, you know, Covid children were never at risk.” ([17:32])
  • Suggests the rise in autism correlates with the rising vaccine schedule.
  • Questions wisdom of hepatitis B vaccine at birth for children without risk factors.
  • “There are way too many vaccines on the schedule...if a mother doesn’t have hepatitis B, there’s literally zero reason to vaccinate a one day old.” – Dr. Kroner ([19:15])

Segments on Gun Control, Transgender Issues, and Mental Health

[20:57–24:42]

• Plays clips from Minneapolis politicians calling for federal bans on “assault weapons.”
• Responds by shifting focus to causes of school shootings and social instability.
• Mike Benz argues a “disproportionate” number of mass shooters identify as trans, suggests mental health/medical factors are overlooked.
  • Quote:

    “There is something in the water with the untouchable nature of the trans identity…” – Mike Benz ([24:06])

• Cruere asserts Democrats “just want to blame guns,” while ignoring broader issues.

Interview: Dr. Michael Schwartz – COVID Policy and Vaccine Critique

[26:11–31:49]
Guest: Dr. Michael Schwartz, author of “Fauci’s Fiction”

• Attacks on Dr. Fauci and Mainstream COVID Messaging
  • Claims Fauci is criminally responsible for pandemic deaths due to “lies” and bad policy.
  • Mandated vaccines and lockdowns described as a “horror show.”
  • “Leaving very important messaging out is the same as lying. I mean, you’re essentially killing people.” – Dr. Schwartz ([27:43])
• Underreported Vaccine Adverse Effects
  • Argues official reporting (VAERS) captures only 1% of actual injuries/deaths.
  • “Worldwide, you’re probably looking around 15 million people.” ([30:56])
• Changing Republican Stance
  • Notes Trump is now “open to discovering if this was, you know, brilliant or, as he says, a blunder.”
  • Advocates for direct communication from medical dissidents to Trump and other decisionmakers.

Interview: Pastor Greg Young – Humanitarian Crisis in India

[32:08–38:55]
Guest: Pastor Greg Young, Chosen Generation Show host

• Mission in Punjab: Faith-Based Relief
  • Planted over 2,200 churches, opened literacy and sewing schools, orphanages, & installed wells.
  • Discusses extreme caste-based discrimination: “65 to 70% of…India are all either scheduled or…lower caste individuals…regularly sexually assaulted, the women. Regularly.” ([36:49])
  • Addressed recovery after massive floods left entire villages underwater, no government aid for lower castes.
  • Calls for direct aid via website/social media; highlights transparency.

International Issues: Grooming Gangs in Europe

[39:17–39:58]

• Tommy Robinson discusses “lover boy”/grooming gang phenomenon, accuses UK authorities of political correctness for failing to protect girls, “because it’s all targeting the Muslims who are doing it.”

Interview: Jeff Dornick – Free Speech Social Media & AI Threats

[41:09–47:03]
Guest: Jeff Dornick, CEO of Pickaxe, author of “Following the Leader”

• Pickaxe Platform
  • Alternative, free speech-focused social media targeting creators and integrating with Rumble.
  • “We’re trying to give people their voice back. We’re a very human centered platform, as opposed to…the AI centered platforms...” – Jeff Dornick ([42:08])
• Expanding Role of Artificial Intelligence
  • Quotes Musk and Gates: AI robots could replace all human jobs within a decade.
  • “Our two options are basically the movie Wall E or the movie Terminator, which is the end game.” – Jeff Dornick ([44:25])
  • Advocates legal safeguards and community alternatives to Big Tech/AI.
  • Key call: Unplug from “the AI system” and engage with legislators to protect rights.

Critique of CDC, Vaccines, and School Policies

[47:03–48:32]

• Callie Means criticizes CDC guidelines as captured by special interests (teachers unions).
• Asserts the CDC suppressed negative vaccine data and promoted lockdowns unnecessarily.
• “They want every single six month old in this country to have a mandated MRNA COVID injection.” – Callie Means ([48:32])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Activism:

  “Start small, get bigger. And as you do, send me your photos and videos…we’ll share them with our friends.” – Jeff Cruere ([05:23])

• On Schools & Vaccines:

  “If a parent, if a mother doesn’t have hepatitis B, there’s literally zero reason to vaccinate a one day old…” – Dr. Shannon Kroner ([19:15])

• On Fauci:

  “Dr. Fauci is, I think…responsible for many, many, many, many deaths. I think he’s a criminal.” – Jeff Cruere ([26:29])
  “To tell somebody who’s 70, 80, 90 years old that their vaccines are what they’re used to, I mean, that’s criminal in itself.” – Dr. Michael Schwartz ([29:59])

• On AI & Tech:

  “You’re taking away the very reason for being alive, which is growing and struggling and becoming a better person and learning from your mistakes.” – Jeff Dornick ([43:17])

• On the Caste System:

  “They are treated as really less than human...They may get to work in the fields of the ranchers or the farmers there that are in the upper caste.” – Pastor Greg Young ([36:49])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Project Keep The Republic & Civic Engagement – [00:37–06:00]
• Crime, Urban Politics, GOP Messaging – [06:10–12:00]
• Interview: Dr. Shannon Kroner (Vaccines & Homeschooling) – [13:46–20:57]
• Debate on Gun Control, Transgender Mental Health – [20:57–24:42]
• Interview: Dr. Michael Schwartz (COVID policy critique) – [26:11–31:49]
• Interview: Pastor Greg Young (Flood relief in India) – [32:08–38:55]
• Tommy Robinson on Grooming Gangs – [39:17–39:58]
• Interview: Jeff Dornick (AI & Social Media) – [41:09–47:03]
• CDC & Vaccine Critique: Callie Means – [47:32–48:32]

Tone and Style

• Pugnacious, provocative, unapologetically conservative.
• Frequent expressions of frustration with “mainstream media” and liberal policymakers.
• Emphasis on audience participation and real-world activism.
• Multiple calls to action and heavy integration of listener engagement.
• Use of guests to reinforce narrative and broaden scope to global issues.

For listeners: This episode serves as both a review of recent conservative grievances and a rallying call for political activism. If you’re seeking right-leaning perspectives on recent health, policy, and technology debates—with commentary from featured authors, activists, and outspoken personalities—this installment is comprehensive and forceful.

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