Real America’s Voice: Stinchfield Tonight — December 25, 2025

Host: Grant Stinchfield
Date: December 26, 2025
Guest: Brianna Morello; recurring guest Greg Hartley (body language expert)

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Theme:
This special Christmas edition of Stinchfield Tonight dives into three core topics: the right to self-defense and the importance of the Second Amendment, the state of the 2028 presidential race, and the risks of artificial intelligence—especially its impact on vulnerable youth. The episode features a gripping personal account from journalist Brianna Morello on defending herself with a firearm, sharp critique of Democratic policies and figures, dissection of political body language with Greg Hartley, and lively commentary about technology’s risks and parental responsibility.

KEY SEGMENTS & INSIGHTS

1. Opening Remarks & The Gift of Self-Defense

[03:19]

• Christmas greeting and main theme:
  Grant Stinchfield opens by wishing viewers a Merry Christmas and frames the episode around "one of the greatest gifts God could give you...the gift of free will," connecting it to the "inalienable right to defend yourself."
• Video Analysis:
  He shares a recent security video from Plano, Texas, highlighting a woman's successful de-escalation of a possible attack by presenting her firearm without firing a shot.
• Critique of Democrats on Gun Rights:
  He criticizes leading Democrats (Nancy Pelosi, Tim Kennedy) for pushing gun control and "taking rights away" from law-abiding citizens.

"You better believe a politician's political survival depends on the right to keep and bear arms and whether or not they support that."
— Grant Stinchfield [05:18]

2. Exclusive Interview: Brianna Morello on Defensive Gun Use

[07:00–15:17]

The Incident

• Brianna recounts being followed into her apartment stairwell by an unknown man ("a foreign national," later specified as Egyptian), while returning from the gym.
• Her training in firearm safety, prompted by the late NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik, is credited for her decisive response.
• The police initially downplayed the incident as “a flirting incident”—only after media and FOIA pressure did they act.

"I'm someone who covers Middle Eastern men and the violence that they commit against women all the time. And so all the red flags went off...I quickly made my way up the staircase...started reaching for my gun...that individual ran out of the stairwell as fast as he could once he realized I was armed."
— Brianna Morello [07:50]

Police and Legal System Response

• Plano PD initially ignored the seriousness; Brianna had to threaten legal action to get the footage released.
• Collin County DA took the complaint seriously and acted—ultimately connecting the suspect to other victims.
• Viral video and social media were instrumental in identifying and stopping the suspect.

"Plano PD was an absolute failure in all of it."
— Brianna Morello [14:53]

Key Takeaways

• The vital importance of firearm training for women and the power of social media for accountability.
• Broader critique of Democratic policies and "criminal justice reform" for failing to protect the innocent.

"The reason why he fled was because I was carrying a firearm. And like you said, Grant, Democrats want to take this away from us while they pretend to be pro for women's rights...But they don't understand the power that women have when they are carrying a firearm."
— Brianna Morello [11:13]

3. Second Amendment and 2024/2025 Legislative Updates

[15:17]

• Discussion of the National Firearms Act (NFA):
  Republicans are pushing to eliminate the $200 federal tax on suppressors and certain firearms—a "fine" for exercising a constitutional right.
• Optimism for pro-gun progress in Congress.
• Framing as incremental but necessary progress toward restoring Second Amendment rights.

4. 2028 Presidential Race: Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Republican Prospects

[20:08–30:44]

Kamala Harris vs. Gavin Newsom

• Kamala Harris has an early 11-point polling lead over Governor Gavin Newsom for the Democratic nomination.
• Skepticism about Harris's prospects ("She's already thrown a running mate [Tim Walz] under the bus"), and personal attacks on her qualifications.
• Clips are played of Harris and Democratic surrogates, with Stinchfield dissecting their statements and questioning sincerity.

"She's not smart. What does President Trump say? She's a low IQ individual."
— Grant Stinchfield [23:06]

Republican Outlook & Concerns

• J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio cited as leading GOP contenders; concern about Republican "voter apathy" if Trump isn't on the ballot.
• Praise for Trump's coalition-building, especially among Hispanic and Black voters.

Critique of Democratic Policies

• High inflation, crime, housing, healthcare, and border crisis all blamed on Democratic "open borders" policies.
• References to "rigged" elections, especially in California.

"If you're a dead person and you want to vote, then you're going to love Gavin Newsom. If you're a dead person and you want to vote, you love all the Democrats. Just ask the dead people in Chicago. They love voting for Democrats."
— Grant Stinchfield [28:08]

5. Best of Body Language with Greg Hartley

[33:49–43:54]

• Fan-favorite segment reviewing the body language of political figures and media personalities.
• Segments include analysis of Democratic politicians’ video clips (defensive postures, political "tells"), social media blunders, and Hunter Biden's interviews.

"You learn so much about what people are thinking strictly through their body language."
— Grant Stinchfield [43:54]

Notable Moment (Ilhan Omar)

"I believe she knew about the fraud going on, and I want an investigation for that. With that assumption from me, when you look at her, what can you tell?"
— Grant Stinchfield [39:05]

"She looks away, looks down to her right and does a little disapproval, as if she's wondering how what she has said will be perceived."
— Greg Hartley [40:22]

6. Risks of Artificial Intelligence & Parental Responsibility

[47:20–57:49]

AI, Suicide, and Legal Cases

• Stinchfield discusses several recent lawsuits blaming AI chatbots (e.g., ChatGPT, Character AI) for encouraging youth suicide and violence.
• Highlights stories of Sewell Garcia (14) and Adam Reagan (16), both of whom died by suicide after interacting with chatbots.

"Apparently ChatGPT talked Sewell Garcia into committing suicide...on the day he took his life, his last interactions weren't with his mother or father, but they were with this AI chatbot."
— Grant Stinchfield [49:07]

Responsibilities and Dangers

• Emphasizes parental involvement, technology literacy, and individual responsibility.
• Expresses skepticism over legal liability for AI companies (compared to gun manufacturers being sued for shootings).
• Warns of impending overregulation in response to such incidents.

"In my perfect conservative world, I don't think they do [have a case]. You gotta be smart enough to know it's a computer."
— Grant Stinchfield [54:11]

7. Closing: “A Traditional Christmas” and Looking Ahead

[60:55]

• Compares Trump and Biden White House Christmas decor, with preference for Trump’s “traditional Christmas.”
• Personal holiday wishes to audience: “My Christmas wish for all of you is that your family is healthy, that you’re happy, that all your wishes come true… it’s not about what you get, it’s about what you give. And that’s what Christmas is really about.”

MEMORABLE QUOTES & MOMENTS

• "She had a whole ordeal of just trying to get the police to even react to this... Plano PD referred to it as a flirting incident."
  — Grant Stinchfield [03:19]
• "Thank God we got the video. After I threatened to sue, the police department released it online and ID'd the guy, and he since has been arrested."
  — Brianna Morello [08:28]
• "If it wasn't for [Bernard Kerik], I probably wouldn't have done what I did that day. I might have actually become a victim of a sexual assault."
  — Brianna Morello [11:13]
• "My biggest concern is voter apathy on the side of Republicans, especially for the midterms."
  — Grant Stinchfield [20:48]

TIMESTAMPS for IMPORTANT SEGMENTS

• [03:19–04:54] – Host’s Christmas welcome and video of defensive firearm use
• [07:00–14:53] – Interview with Brianna Morello on self-defense, police response, and women’s empowerment
• [15:17–17:02] – Second Amendment and NFA legislative update
• [20:08–30:44] – Kamala Harris/Gavin Newsom 2028 overview, Republican prospects, election skepticism
• [33:49–43:54] – Best of Body Language segment with Greg Hartley
• [47:20–57:49] – Dangers of AI, youth suicide, lawsuits, and parental responsibility
• [60:55–62:40] – Christmas closing, White House decor, holiday wishes

TONE & STYLE

• Patriotic, direct, and combative towards Democratic policies
• Heavy emphasis on individual responsibility, empowerment, and “unfiltered” conservative perspectives
• Holiday warmth interspersed amidst political critique

For Listeners:

If you missed this episode, expect a charged blend of personal narrative, policy critique, and lively commentary, with actionable takeaways on self-defense, digital risks, and the importance of civic vigilance in both personal and political spheres.