Podcast Summary: "Stinchfield Tonight" – December 30, 2025

Host: Neil W. McCabe (standing in for Grant Stinchfield)
Guests: Kristen Robbins, Derek Harvey, Don Brown, Kenan Spivak, Dr. Kelly Victory
Podcast: Real America’s Voice – iHeartPodcasts
Original Air Date: December 31, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of "Stinchfield Tonight" delivers Real America's Voice's signature blend of current events, politics, cultural commentary, and exclusive interviews, focused on American values and skepticism of mainstream narratives. Host Neil W. McCabe guides listeners through a packed show: exposing massive welfare fraud in Minnesota, analyzing the Ukraine conflict and U.S. foreign policy, debating the legacy and prosecution of January 6th, and discussing health strategies for the winter "tripledemic." Key themes include governmental accountability, media narratives, immigration and voting dynamics, the durability of the Trump movement, and practical health advice for listeners.

Key Discussion Points and Segments

1. Minnesota Welfare Scandals & Political Fallout

Guests: Kristen Robbins (Minnesota State Rep. & Gubernatorial Candidate)
Timestamps: 03:19 – 15:40

Main Points

• Growing Fraud Scandals: Robbins exposes Minnesota's endemic government fraud: from child-care-related scandals to the massive “Feeding Our Future” scheme, which saw over $300 million in COVID child nutrition funds siphoned off, at times even invested in overseas real estate.
• Democratic Ties & Somali Community: Significant portions of both donations and fraud traced to politically connected members of the Somali community; Robbins claims this group forms a "strong voting bloc" for Democrats.
• Culture and Corruption: Discussion on reluctance of media and officials to address fraud centralized in the Somali community due to fears of being labeled "Islamophobic or racist."
• Persistent Lack of State Accountability: Robbins criticizes the Minnesota governor and attorney general for ignoring whistleblowers, leaving prosecution largely to federal authorities.

Notable Quotes

• "Our tax dollars were just absconded with." – Kristen Robbins (05:25)
• "It's the same business model of fraud that just keeps being perpetuated because the administration, Tim Walz, has turned a blind eye." – Kristen Robbins (06:14)
• "We have to call it out ... most of the fraud is in the Somali community ... but some of my best whistleblowers come from the Somali community who want to clean it up." – Kristen Robbins (12:16–12:56)
• "The federal partners at the DOJ ... have been fantastic. They're the ones who have brought all the charges." – Kristen Robbins (14:33)
• "I'm grateful to see all the surge of federal resources here, but we need more forensic accountants and we need more prosecutors from DOJ." – Kristen Robbins (15:08)

Memorable Moment

• Neil confesses guilt for not pursuing a Project Veritas tip about Somali-linked fraud in Minneapolis and discusses the community’s transformation of district politics. (06:23–08:04)

2. U.S. Foreign Policy – Ukraine & War Fatigue

Guest: Lt. Col. Derek Harvey (Ret., fmr. Special Asst. to President Trump)
Timestamps: 15:43 – 23:32

Main Points

• Ukraine War Stalemate: Ongoing stalled negotiations, with both Putin and Zelensky seen as posturing, perhaps "running out the clock" for better leverage in U.S. political shifts, particularly eyeing the 2026 midterms.
• Pattern of International Leaders' Rhetoric: Zelensky and other world leaders are described as altering tone based on audience, conciliatory with Trump but tougher or more demanding back in domestic or European circles.
• American War Fatigue: Parallel drawn to previous conflicts – Americans tolerate about 3 years of war before wanting out, a fact global actors understand and allegedly leverage.
• Shift in U.S. Involvement & Aid: U.S. support for Ukraine is described as being ratcheted back, with European allies taking the lead in material provision.

Notable Quotes

• "Since 1950, America has been very adept at managing conflicts and wars to unacceptable outcomes, with no real intent of actually winning the war..." – Derek Harvey (21:47)
• "Americans do want to get both of those issues out of the news cycle because they want, from what I'm reading, to focus more on domestic issues as we head into this election campaign." – Derek Harvey (22:28)

Memorable Moment

• McCabe: "It almost seems like we don’t care how this thing ends, we just want out." – (21:21)

3. The Legacy of January 6th & Legal Fallout

Guest: Don Brown (J6 Defense Attorney, Ret. Navy JAG, Senate Candidate)
Timestamps: 32:21 – 37:45

Main Points

• J6 as "Fed Direction": Brown argues January 6th was primarily instigated by federal authorities and claims defendants have faced disproportionate prosecution relative to the 2020 BLM-related riots.
• Prosecution Disparity: "98% of J6 prosecution" pursued, compared to "95% of George Floyd-related cases" allegedly dismissed.
• Personal Legal Battles: Brown details defense of young clients whose nonviolent trespassing led to heavy-handed FBI responses.
• Impact of Presidential Pardons: Cites Trump's pardons of his clients as evidence of the former president’s willingness to stand against the prevailing justice system.

Notable Quotes

• "J6 was a Fed direction..." – Don Brown (34:16)
• "95% of those defendants [from 2020 riots] were dismissed... 98% of the 1500 or so J6 defendants were prosecuted." – Don Brown (35:53)
• "The crooked Biden Justice Department was intent and hell bent on prosecuting Trump supporters." – Don Brown (36:47)

Memorable Moment

• Brown discusses personally defending the "youngest J6-er" and criticizes the use of the Enron-era Sarbanes Oxley Act against protestors. (34:16–37:00)

4. Israel, Gaza & Middle East Diplomacy

Guest: Kenan Spivak (Author, RealClearPolitics Contributor, International Business Leader)
Timestamps: 41:03 – 48:48

Main Points

• Trump’s Gaza Response: Spivak and McCabe praise former President Trump’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, framing him as "compassionate" and supportive of both Israeli and, contextually, Palestinian well-being.
• Media Narrative: Both argue mainstream media mischaracterizes Trump, overlooking instances of his patience and "tremendous compassion."
• Changing Middle East Allegiances: Much of the Arab world, according to Spivak, is tilting toward Israel against Iran and its proxies (Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis); this shift credited largely to Trump-era diplomacy.
• Key Regional Strategy: Trump’s coalition-building efforts linking Israel and Gulf States (notably through Abraham Accords and beyond) highlighted as transformational.

Notable Quotes

• “Donald Trump really cherishes human life and he did everything he could to give a break to Hamas... but he's really had Israel's back...” – Kenan Spivak (42:15)
• “Most of the Arab world is on Israel's side in this... They see Hamas as the enemy. They see Iran as the enemy.” – Kenan Spivak (46:31)
• “Maybe the most important development in the Middle East in our lifetime... is the fact that President Trump was able to sort of pull, especially those Gulf states... toward Israel.” – Neil W. McCabe (47:59)

Memorable Moment

• Spivak: “In his pre-political days, I did business with Donald Trump... he was very gracious, he was very humble.” (44:14)

5. The "Tripledemic": Flu, RSV, COVID – Health Risks & Solutions

Guest: Dr. Kelly Victory (Chief of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Wellness Company)
Timestamps: 52:04 – 58:06

Main Points

• Current Triple Threat: Dr. Victory addresses the surging cases of flu, RSV, and Covid during the winter—attributes this to "typical seasonal dynamics" (close quarters, less sun), but doesn't see an outlier event this year.
• Media & Fear: She asserts that “mainstream media” are driving unnecessary fear surrounding the severity of this season's illnesses.
• Practical Wellness Tools: Advises personal responsibility—adequate sleep, exercise, nutrition, and stress reduction—plus preventive measures such as nasal/oral sprays.
• Early Treatment: For those at elevated risk, recommends arranging access to antivirals like Tamiflu and routine antibiotics ahead of peak flu season.

Notable Quotes

• “There's nothing thus far about this particular flu season that leads me to believe it's going to be any worse than previous ones.” – Dr. Kelly Victory (53:17)
• “People need to understand viruses are out there... If you can do something as simple as using a nasal spray or oral spray to decrease that viral burden, you can avoid ever getting infected...” – Dr. Kelly Victory (55:16)
• “Early treatment is always the key, Neil. And most people frankly will do well just with over the counter medications.” – Dr. Kelly Victory (56:52)

Memorable Moment

• McCabe jokes: “You're going through that list and I'm going, I'm reading it as you're saying it, I'm going, no, no... This year is the year I behave.” (54:45)

Additional Memorable Moments & Overall Tone

• Host Transitions: Neil W. McCabe maintains a humorous, direct, sometimes self-effacing tone, often weaving personal anecdotes into introductions.
• Recurring Themes: Accusations of media bias, the value of whistleblowers, necessity of robust oversight, Trump’s persistent political influence, and skepticism toward official narratives.
• Unique Community Insight: Extended discussion about the Somali-American community’s integration and political influence in Minnesota—juxtaposed cultural suspicion and whistleblower activity.

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Start (MM:SS) | End (MM:SS) | |---------------------------------------------|---------------|-------------| | MN Fraud & Somali Community | 03:19 | 15:40 | | Ukraine, Putin, and U.S. Foreign Policy | 15:43 | 23:32 | | January 6th Legacy & Prosecution | 32:21 | 37:45 | | Israel, Gaza, Trump & the Middle East | 41:03 | 48:48 | | “Tripledemic” Health Segment | 52:04 | 58:06 |

Selected Notable Quotes (with Attribution & Timestamp)

• "Our tax dollars were just absconded with."
  — Kristen Robbins on Minnesota welfare fraud (05:25)

• "It's the same business model of fraud that just keeps being perpetuated..."
  — Kristen Robbins (06:14)

• "It's an indelible stain in a negative way on our nation's soul. But... it also exposed what we were up against."
  — Neil W. McCabe on J6 (29:57)

• "95% of those defendants [from 2020 riots] were dismissed... 98% of the 1500 or so J6 defendants were prosecuted."
  — Don Brown (35:53)

• “Donald Trump really cherishes human life... He's really had Israel's back in trying to bring to an end a terrible terrorist regime...”
  — Kenan Spivak (42:15)

• “There's nothing thus far about this particular flu season that leads me to believe it's going to be any worse than previous ones.”
  — Dr. Kelly Victory (53:17)

Conclusion

This episode embodies Real America’s Voice’s mission: dissecting national issues through the prism of populist conservatism, skepticism of official narratives, and frank, personality-driven commentary. From local government corruption to global geopolitics and public health, the hosts and guests promote vigilance, government accountability, and “real news” contrarianism, while highlighting individual action—be it in politics, the courts, or day-to-day wellbeing.