Real America’s Voice – "Stinchfield Tonight" – December 10th, 2025

Podcast Summary & Episode Guide

Overview

On this episode of "Stinchfield Tonight," host Grant Stinchfield dives into breaking news, political analysis, immigration enforcement, and election integrity. The show opens with the dramatic seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker by the U.S., then delivers commentary on Trump's leadership, the economy, border policy, and alleged fraud among communities and politicians. Featuring interviews with Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller and Minnesota State Representative Walter Hudson, plus on-the-ground reporting from RAV’s Ben Berkwam in Minneapolis, the episode presents a critical, unapologetic conservative take on current events shaping "Real America."

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Breaking News: U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker

Timestamp: 02:53 - 04:04

• The U.S. has taken custody of a Venezuelan oil tanker, reportedly the largest ever seized (according to Trump).

• Context: Ongoing U.S.-Venezuela tensions, Trump’s hard-line approach against Maduro’s regime and drug trafficking.

• Trump joked about the fate of the oil:

  “Well, we keep it, I guess. Where does it go? What port does it go to? Well, you have to follow the tanker... But we're going to... we're going to keep the oil.”
  (03:28, Donald Trump via Stinchfield paraphrase)

• Stinchfield frames this as a show of force and proof of Trump's global authority.

2. Trump’s Control Over the Republican Party & Economic Moves

Timestamp: 04:04 - 09:07

• Trump is credited with quashing Congressional revolt against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and leading the Republican agenda.

• The NDAA passes, including some Ukraine funding, but Stinchfield defends the decision, citing Trump’s strategic leadership.

• Trump’s alleged pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell leads to interest rate cuts, causing a market rally.

• Featured quote on economic vision:

  "So wonderful, 3%, it should be able to be 20 or 25%. I don't know why it can't be. You shouldn't kill it."
  (05:31, Paraphrasing Trump’s economic outlook)

• Host and guest Howard Lutnick emphasize the impact of deregulation and energy investments for growth:

  “You've blown out the regulatory deep state... Put all of that together and you're going to see the greatest growth the United States of America has ever seen.” (06:37, Howard Lutnick)

3. Blue Collar Wage Growth & Energy Policy

Timestamp: 06:56 - 09:07

• Factory and construction wages are up significantly under Trump’s first year ("factory workers up $1,300, construction workers up $1,800").
• Trade ambassador Jameson Greer notes a 5.7% increase in real private fixed investment, as opposed to 1% under previous leadership.
• Stinchfield claims:

  “Energy prices are down 20% since President Trump has taken office. The average price of gas is now $2.75 and lower in many states across the country... Drill, baby, drill.” (08:05)

4. Critique of Democratic Policies

Timestamp: 09:07 - 10:21

• Democrats accused of raising taxes, stifling drilling, introducing more regulations, and fueling inflation through spending.
• Speaker Johnson is quoted in a critical montage:

  “They broke the economy, and now they want to lecture to the American people about affordability. They opened our borders, and now they want to lecture to the American people about immigration, border enforcement. They broke the American health care system...” (09:56, Speaker Johnson via Stinchfield)

5. Immigration Enforcement: ICE Partnerships and Local Cooperation

Timestamp: 10:21 - 16:46

• Federal program allows ICE to deputize state/local law enforcement for immigration enforcement.
• Map displays which states/counties have opted into cooperation.
• Interview: Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller (12:05 - 16:46)
  • Miller calls the decision a “no brainer” due to drug, human, and child trafficking concerns.
  • Cites a case where his office pursued a fugitive illegal immigrant across state lines, even to sanctuary cities like Denver.
  • Asserts that this partnership enhances, not strains, local resources:

    “No, this is a force multiplier. It allows us to apply the law. It allows us to go after very dangerous criminals.” (13:54, Brad Miller)

  • On enforcing the law impartially:

    “We don’t care about the letters in front of your name or the letters behind your name. The law will be applied equally and fairly. If you assault a police officer, we will charge you with a felony in Pinal County. I don't care who you are.” (14:52, Brad Miller)

  • Noted that crime has moved from just the border to broader communities, especially in farm and restaurant sectors (human trafficking, labor exploitation).

6. Fraud and Scandal: The Ilhan Omar Investigation and Somali Community Fraud in Minnesota

Timestamp: 16:47 - 26:24

• Stinchfield revisits longstanding claims that Rep. Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud by marrying her brother, referencing federal investigations reportedly underway.
• Tom Holman, former Border official, and the Daily Mail both cited as sources.
• Minnesota Rep. Walter Hudson brought on to discuss:
  • Investigation into Ilhan Omar is overdue; law should be applied equally irrespective of political affiliation.

    “That's what the blindfold on Lady Justice is supposed to mean. But the left has been trying to lift that blindfold.” (21:02, Walter Hudson)

  • Discussion of $1 billion in fraud by Somali community members in Minnesota, especially from welfare and aid programs.
  • Hudson, on state response:

    "The answers that we get are very canned and very official and obviously packaged to try to make it look like there's no real problem here... It took Donald Trump addressing it to finally blow this story open." (21:54, Walter Hudson)

  • TSA agent audio: Suitcases "filled with millions of dollars of cash" sent overseas.
  • Hudson attributes problem to both imported corrupt practices and local Democratic officials’ patronage systems:

    "It's the culture they came from... and number two, exploitation by Democrats who have taken advantage of the situation..." (25:39, Walter Hudson)

7. On-the-Ground ICE Operations in Minneapolis with Ben Berkwam

Timestamp: 27:21 - 39:19

• Protests in Minneapolis against ICE raids, with local activists calling their actions "kidnapping" and attempting to obstruct agents.
• Live interview with Ben Berkwam (33:04 - 39:19)
  • Berkwam describes activists interfering with ICE, Somali community involvement, and leftist politicians allegedly siding with criminals.
  • On the types of criminals targeted by ICE:

    "It's every crime you can think of... rapists, murderers, every level of fraud..." (36:20, Ben Berkwam)

  • NGOs who originally helped settle immigrants are now accused of obstructing enforcement.
  • Berkwam criticizes birthright citizenship and generational entitlement among children of illegal immigrants.
  • Expresses support for ICE officers working in dangerous and hostile conditions.

8. Election Security: Dallas County Hand Count Model

Timestamp: 39:19 - 49:18

• Stinchfield stresses the importance of election integrity, advocating for a nationwide move to hand counting ballots.
• Interview: Stan Woodward, Dallas GOP Hand Count Task Force (43:28 - 49:18)
  • Dallas County GOP preparing to hand count Republican primary ballots, with over 3,000 counters needed.
  • Stresses transparency, chain of custody, and community involvement:

    "If you staff it with neighbors and friends in your community... you're done by midnight and across the city you get to post the results that night." (47:53, Stan Woodward)

  • Project designed to be scalable nationwide, restoring trust in elections.

9. Notable Moments & Quotes

- Trump on U.S. Economic Ambition

"So wonderful, 3%, it should be able to be 20 or 25%." (05:31, Grant Stinchfield paraphrasing Trump)

- On Law Enforcement Cooperation

“No, this is a force multiplier... allows us to go after very dangerous criminals.” (13:54, Brad Miller)

- On the Blindfold of Justice

“That's what the blindfold on Lady Justice is supposed to mean. But the left has been trying to lift that blindfold and successfully have for many years now.” (21:02, Walter Hudson)

- On Election Integrity

“Unless elections are fair, we cannot guarantee the safety and security of America.” (42:27, Grant Stinchfield)

- Berkwam's Weariness with Protesters

“You had individuals, these leftist activists with this rapid response network showing up to obstruct the operations... not even just the illegals... It's the NGOs that profited off the invasion... that are now working to obstruct ICE...” (35:19 & 35:57, Ben Berkwam)

Timeline & Timestamps

• 02:53 – Stinchfield opens: U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tanker.
• 04:04 – Trump’s growing party power; economic commentary on NDAA and interest rates.
• 06:56 – Wage growth discussion, reinforcing Trump administration’s impact.
• 09:07 – Democratic policy critique.
• 10:21 – ICE launches local law enforcement partnerships; map of compliance.
• 12:05 – Attorney Brad Miller interview on immigration enforcement.
• 16:47 – Minnesota scandals: Ilhan Omar, Somali community fraud, interview with Rep. Walter Hudson.
• 27:21 – ICE operations and protests in Minneapolis; Live with Ben Berkwam.
• 39:19 – Transition to election security, Dallas County GOP hand count effort.
• 43:28 – Stan Woodward details logistics and ambitions for hand count model.
• 49:18 – Closing, endorsements, and brief light-hearted segments.

Tone & Style

• Host Grant Stinchfield’s style is direct, unapologetic, and combative, embodying a conservative, pro-Trump stance.
• Frequent rhetorical questions, sarcasm, and direct challenges to both Democrats and mainstream media, e.g., “My ass, they aren’t [down],” regarding gas prices.
• Interviews are conversational, yet probing, allowing local officials to echo the host’s themes.

For New Listeners

This episode is a showcase of Real America’s Voice’s signature style: fast-moving, guest-heavy, focused on Trump-era issues of border security, media skepticism, election transparency, and anti-elite populism. If you want insight into how Trump supporters see current events, voter fraud, immigration, and conservative organizing, this episode is a quintessential example.

Listen for…

• Tough immigration talk and the call for state-federal cooperation—centered on Arizona and Minnesota.
• Continuing focus on the intersection of law enforcement, politics, and media narratives.
• A conservative media ecosystem eager to “break” stories overlooked by mainstream outlets.
• Examples of grassroots activism in electoral process reform.

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