Real America’s Voice: Stinchfield Tonight — December 29, 2025

Host: Grant Stinchfield

Guests: Jennifer Horn, Eric Eggers, Tom Willis, Dr. John Lott, John Jubilee

Aired: December 30, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Stinchfield Tonight focuses on widespread government fraud in Democratic-led states, especially California and Minnesota, and its ramifications for national politics and taxpayers. The discussion explores allegations of systemic waste, unaccountability, and corruption within major government programs, as well as the political implications for prominent Democratic figures. The show also dives into crime rates among illegal immigrants, the use of the National Guard in American cities, and personal health resolutions, closing with a salute to WWII veteran Dominic Crotelli.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. California: “Fraud Capital” and Statewide Mismanagement

(Timestamp: 03:24–11:47)

• State Auditor’s Report: Host Grant Stinchfield highlights a nonpartisan audit which found eight California agencies at “high risk” for fraud, with nearly $100 billion in questionable spending.
• Notable examples:
  • $18 billion spent on a high-speed rail project—“not a foot of track laid yet.”
  • $32 billion in COVID-era unemployment insurance fraud.
  • $24 billion expended on homelessness—despite a rise in homelessness.
  • $650M wasted on a canceled 911 upgrade.
  • Billions of federal dollars subsidizing these failures.
• Political Implications: Discussion on how these findings threaten Governor Gavin Newsom’s national ambitions for 2028 presidential run.
• Mainstream Media Critique: Both the host and guest Jennifer Horn argue the mainstream media shields Newsom from scrutiny.

Notable Quotes

• “California is absolutely under this Governor, the fraud capital of the United States.” — Grant Stinchfield (05:36)
• "From homelessness to the 7,224 cell phones that are still being paid for—5,000 of them aren’t even in service anymore." — Jennifer Horn (07:24)
• “This is what happens in a state with one-party rule and no oversight…people finally get sick and tired…so they leave the state. This year, 216,000 people have left California.” — Jennifer Horn (07:40)
• "Nobody's talking about this because the mainstream media doesn't want to make Gavin Newsom look bad." — Grant Stinchfield (05:00)

2. Minnesota: Major Fraud in Somali Community and State Complicity

(Timestamp: 11:49–25:41)

• Independent Journalism Exposé: Nick Shirley’s investigation reveals that multiple daycare and healthcare centers are billing tens of millions in state funds, despite little evidence of real services, especially in the Somali community.
• Systemic Inaction: Host alleges that Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, have been slow or reluctant to address the fraud, partly due to accusations of racism and political pandering.
• Media Silence: The New York Times is referenced as having reported that state Democratic officials feared racism accusations if they cracked down on the fraud.
• Scale & Mechanisms: Testimonies suggest entire buildings full of “fake” agencies, with estimates up to $60M pulled from the system. One example: $1.9 million in a year for 99 children, but area workers say they've never actually seen any children.
• Backlash & Threats: Some Somali community leaders threaten to accuse investigators of racism to halt inquiries. State Attorney General Keith Ellison said to offer political protection.

Notable Quotes

• “Nick Shirley did what the mainstream media wouldn’t do...literally went door to door trying to see where all the money was going—from health care outlets to daycare centers, daycare centers with no kids.” — Grant Stinchfield (12:17)
• "If this was a Republican group doing this, it would be leading every network broadcast in the country. Instead, because it's a group of Somalis, the opposite is true." — Eric Eggers (19:20)
• "The model the Democrats want to replicate throughout the rest of the country." — Eric Eggers (22:41)

3. Crime, Immigration, and Detention Data

(Timestamp: 42:41–49:26)

• Crime Drops LAuded: Grant Stinchfield attributes falling crime (vehicle theft, murder, burglary, etc.) to Trump-era policies, particularly deportations.
• Illegal Immigrant Crime Rates: Dr. John Lott presents new data from New York jails/prisons; 14% of inmates have ICE detainers despite illegals comprising an estimated 4% of the state's population—suggesting a disproportionately high crime rate among illegal immigrants.
• Methodological Issues: Lott highlights under-reporting due to government limitations on checking immigration status and state resistance to ICE detainment.
• Fiscal Impact: At least $1 billion spent yearly in New York jails/prisons solely for housing illegal alien criminals.
• Argument for Distinction: Legal immigrants commit crimes at much lower rates – skewed statistics lump both groups together.

Notable Quotes

• “14% of all those incarcerated [in NY] have ICE detainers, with illegals being 4% of the population…that’s almost three and a half times more overrepresentation.” — Dr. John Lott (44:29)
• "A billion dollars that they could save if they would just let ICE go and deport those individuals..." — Dr. John Lott (47:55)

4. National Guard Deployment & Legal Hurdles

(Timestamp: 30:07–39:43)

• Guard Sent to New Orleans: 350 National Guard soldiers deployed for security around New Year's Eve.
• Supreme Court Block: Court prevents President Trump from using the Guard in Chicago to protect ICE and federal property, citing federal limitations (Guard can only be called if "regular forces" are insufficient).
• Legal Complexity: Analysis of Supreme Court rulings and distinctions between active duty military vs. National Guard.
• Political Divide: Guest Tom Willis frames the issue as emblematic of Republican-Democratic differences in approach to law and order.

Notable Quotes

• "It's almost as if the Supreme Court is inviting the Trump administration to deploy active duty military, which…is less desirable than National Guard for obvious reasons." — Tom Willis (36:25)
• “…Democrat-run cities...you see crime and insecurity...the party of law and order and safety is the Republican Party.” — Tom Willis (36:54)

5. Health & Personal Resolutions: Energized Health Feature

(Timestamp: 52:58–58:44)

• New Year’s Resolution Motif: Grant Stinchfield introduces John Jubilee of Energized Health, advocating for sustainable weight loss and a lifestyle reset (“5-5-5 Challenge”).
• Quick Fix Critique: Skepticism of fad diets and reliance on drugs like Ozempic.
• Program Offerings: Listeners are encouraged to join a five-day, five-pound guarantee challenge, with daily support and scientific assessment tools.

Notable Quotes

• “No matter what you take away today, this Ozempic, these GLP1s, they are bad news. They eat your muscle away. Not good.” — Grant Stinchfield (53:42)
• "If you’ll join us January 5th for a 555 challenge, this will be the last New Year's resolution you'll ever make." — John Jubilee (54:37)

6. Closing: Honoring Patriotism

(Timestamp: 62:24–62:58)

• WWII Veteran Salute: 104-year-old Dominic Crotelli's saxophone performance of the national anthem at a New York Islanders game is showcased as a pinnacle of enduring patriotism.
• Stinchfield’s Farewell: The show ends with renewed encouragement and New Year’s wishes to listeners.

Memorable Moments & Highlights

• Jennifer Horn’s Zinger: “Isn't it fun to watch Tim Walls and Gavin Newsom try to out ding dong each other on who can screw over the taxpayers worse?” (07:02)
• Eric Eggers’ Satirical Dig: “It’s like from the people who brought you Gavin Newsom’s Kwanzaa tweet, comes Peggy Flanagan in a hijab. Her name is Peggy Flanagan. Okay. Like, you can’t make this up.” (24:01)
• Grant’s Challenge to Listeners: “No matter what you take away today…these GLP1s, they are bad news. They eat your muscle away. Not good.” (53:42)

Segment Timestamps

• California fraud exposé & analysis – 03:24–11:47
• Minnesota daycare/healthcare fraud investigation – 11:49–25:41
• National Guard deployments & legality – 30:07–39:43
• Illegal immigration & crime discussion – 42:41–49:26
• New Year health reset (Energized Health segment) – 52:58–58:44
• Patriot salute (Dominic Crotelli) – 62:24–62:58

Tone & Language

Throughout, the tone is adversarial toward Democratic leadership, direct, and unapologetically conservative-populist. The spirit is combative but interwoven with moments of wit and levity, and there is strong emphasis on media critique and political accountability.

Summary Takeaway

The episode serves as an indictment of perceived widespread government waste and fraud in blue states, critiques what the host frames as media complicity, and warns of the national risks of political and administrative models established in California and Minnesota. It also showcases right-wing perspectives on crime, immigration, and federal authority, offering listeners actionable advice on personal health, all framed in an urgent, combative, and resolutely patriotic style.