Real America’s Voice: Stinchfield Tonight – February 26, 2026

Host: Grant Stinchfield | Date: February 27, 2026
Notable Guests: Stephen Gardner, Commander Kirk Lippold, Oscar Ramirez, Cameron Kinsey, Peter Gillooly

Episode Overview

This episode of “Stinchfield Tonight” delivers a combative and opinionated analysis of current events through the lens of American conservatism and “real news.” Host Grant Stinchfield covers the Congressional deposition of Hillary Clinton in the Epstein investigation, reactions to Trump’s State of the Union, allegations of Democratic hypocrisy, immigration and public safety, US-Iran nuclear negotiations, cartel violence in Mexico, the SAVE America Act, cancer awareness, and an exposé on Nancy Pelosi’s wealth accumulation in Congress. Lively roundtables, guest commentary, and memorable soundbites give listeners insight into the show’s viewpoint that American values, transparency, and patriotism are under siege, while President Trump’s policies generate hope among supporters.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Hillary Clinton’s Deposition in the Epstein Files (02:25–07:00)

• Event Recap: Hillary Clinton deposed behind closed doors in Chappaqua, NY, by a Congressional Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
• Controversy: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO) released a picture of Clinton during the testimony. Clinton’s legal team and Democratic allies were outraged, calling it a breach of committee rules.
• Media Reaction: The media “went crazy” over the photo, though Stinchfield and Boebert saw the outrage as manufactured.
• Key Questions Unanswered: Clinton denies knowing Epstein (“I did not know Jeffrey Epstein. I never went to his island. I never went to his homes… It’s on the record numerous times.” – Clinton, 05:09).
• Speculations Raised: Stinchfield questions the Clintons’ ties to Epstein and criticizes the lack of transparency in closed-door hearings.
• Memorable Quote:

  “If Hillary wants to be angry, be angry with Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton’s the one seen with Jeffrey Epstein in all kinds of compromising positions.”
  — Grant Stinchfield (06:20)

2. Trump’s State of the Union & “Ultra Trump Derangement Syndrome” (07:00–13:25)

• Host Take: Democrats’ intense reaction to Trump’s speech is labeled as escalating from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” to “Ultra Trump Derangement Syndrome” (08:00).
• Criticism of Democrats: Stinchfield criticizes Democrats for theatrical opposition.
• Policy Highlights: Trump’s hint at replacing federal income tax with tariffs (“Can you imagine if we did away with the income tax because we had tariff money coming in?” – Stinchfield, 09:20).
• Panel Discussion: Economist Stephen Moore backs Trump’s tariff suggestion (10:18):

  “The US economy would grow like a rocket ship if we didn’t have an income tax… There’s no country that could possibly compete.”

• Speech Reception: Independent journalist Stephen Gardner cites his poll of 300,000+ responses: 84% approved of Trump’s speech (12:56).

3. Immigration, Public Safety & Licensing Scandal (13:25–15:41)

• Illegal Licenses: Discussion of illegal immigrants obtaining commercial licenses and implications for road safety, referencing a fake driving school in Minnesota and fatal accidents.
• Gardner’s Assessment:

  “This is the Democrat Party in one story… going 80 miles an hour with an 80,000-pound machine in the wrong direction.”
  — Stephen Gardner (14:44)

4. US-Iran Nuclear Negotiations (15:43–23:12)

• Context: Ongoing US-Iran talks in Geneva regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
• Trump’s Stance: No nuclear program for Iran, demanding total dismantlement of facilities.
• Expert Opinion:
  • Commander Kirk Lippold: Stresses importance of verifiability and dismantling Iran’s missile program and cessation of support for terrorist proxies.
  • Military Threats: Lippold emphasizes US military capability and need for diplomacy but underlines that “progress is talk—talk needs to be verified” (18:12).
• Strategic Assessment:

  “If they do not do that, then the United States must take a role in leadership in the world. Nobody wants to get into conflict, but at the end of the day, the consequences of not taking out that leadership… will be devastating.”
  — Commander Kirk Lippold (19:58)

5. Media, Patriotism & the US Hockey Team (23:12–26:18)

• Patriotism Rant: Stinchfield defends patriotic displays by US hockey players and lambasts media figures, especially ESPN’s Peter Rosenberg, for dismissing patriotism as “white privilege” (24:16).
• Celebratory Segment: Applauds both men’s and women’s USA Hockey teams winning gold medals (25:20).

6. Cuba, Cartels, & US-Mexico Security (28:31–36:16)

• Cuban Incident: Discussion of Americans killed in a shootout with the Cuban coast guard. Stinchfield expresses skepticism of Cuban narratives and calls some of those killed “bad dudes” due to suspicious criminal backgrounds.
• Cartel Crackdown:
  • Oscar Ramirez: Live from Mexico, reports on post-violence conditions in tourist towns, assuring “everything is back to normal” in Puerto Vallarta (33:04).
  • US-Mexico Cooperation: Emphasizes growing bilateral efforts and exposure of corrupt politicians.
  • Root Cause:

    “The exposure of dirty politicians… That is the absolute root of the corruption… that needs to be fixed immediately.”
    — Oscar Ramirez (34:09)

7. Voter ID & Senate Gridlock over the SAVE America Act (38:19–44:56)

• Senate Inaction: Criticizes the Senate for vacationing while border security lapses, and for prioritizing a “dog show” over debate on the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.
• Guest Panel:
  • Cameron Kinsey: Advocates for the SAVE Act; notes “over 84% of Americans want voter ID laws” (39:47). Expresses frustration with Senate “uniparty” Republicans blocking the bill.
• Filibuster Discussion: Explains procedural hurdles, including the talking filibuster and tabling of amendments (41:37).
• Republican Division: Identifies McConnell, Murkowski, Tillis, and Collins as senators impeding reform.
• Key Quote:

  “If leadership says that their hands are tied on this… it is merely performative at this point without the talking filibuster.”
  — Cameron Kinsey (43:26)

8. Cancer Awareness and Alternative Health Products (47:57–52:13)

• Tragic Case: Acknowledges death of actor James Van Der Beek from colorectal cancer, then pivots toward vaccine skepticism and “The Wellness Company” products.
• Interview:
  • Peter Gillooly (Wellness Co. CEO): Discusses lifestyle, environmental causes for cancer, and claims of immune system suppression linked to vaccines.
  • Preventative Products: Pushes supplement “Shield” and a parasite cleanse (Ivermectin and mebendazole) as off-label cancer preventatives.

9. Nancy Pelosi Insider Trading Allegation (54:42–end)

• Pelosi Wealth Controversy: Criticizes Pelosi’s accumulation of wealth, claiming $500M net worth largely due to insider trading, and calls for her to return the money (55:05).
• Vice President J.D. Vance’s Quip:

  “My hope for all of you is that you find somebody who loves you as much as Nancy Pelosi loves insider trading. Because then you will have a very good life indeed.”
  — J.D. Vance (55:22)

Memorable Quotes & Segments

• Hillary Clinton’s Deposition Photo Outrage:
  “This false outrage is basically virtually hilarious.”
  — Grant Stinchfield (03:29)
• Clinton’s Epstein Denial Under Oath:
  “I did not know Jeffrey Epstein. I never went to his island. I never went to his homes… So it’s on the record numerous times.”
  — Hillary Clinton (05:09)
• State of the Union Poll Numbers:
  “Even according to CNN, 64% say his [Trump’s] policies will move the US in the right direction.”
  — Grant Stinchfield (10:56)
• State of the Democrats:
  “They have no ideas, they have no policies, they have no vision… All it is is ultra Trump derangement.”
  — Grant Stinchfield (09:04)
• On US-Iran Talks:
  “Progress is talk. Talk needs to be verified, at the end of the day.”
  — Commander Kirk Lippold (18:12)
• On Pelosi’s Stock Gains:
  “She outperforms Warren Buffett by a huge margin… My hope for all of you is that you find somebody who loves you as much as Nancy Pelosi loves insider trading.”
  — J.D. Vance (55:22)

Notable Timestamps

• 02:25 – Hillary Clinton deposed in Epstein probe
• 05:09 – Clinton’s Epstein denial under oath
• 08:00 – “Ultra Trump Derangement Syndrome” defined
• 10:18 – Stephen Moore on ending the income tax
• 11:55 – Analysis of Trump’s speech poll numbers
• 14:44 – Stephen Gardner decries fake licenses and road safety threat
• 18:12 – Commander Lippold on verifying Iranian compliance
• 19:58 – Lippold on consequences of failed Iran negotiations
• 24:16 – Host rants against anti-patriotism in media
• 33:04 – Oscar Ramirez: “Everything is back to normal” in Vallarta
• 39:47 – Cameron Kinsey: 84% of Americans back Voter ID
• 43:26 – Kinsey calls out “uniparty” roadblocks in Senate
• 47:57 – Cancer awareness, supplements discussion
• 55:22 – J.D. Vance’s “Find someone who loves you as much as Pelosi loves insider trading.”

Final Impressions

This episode exemplifies RAV’s trademark take-no-prisoners tone—mixing breaking news, political combativeness, skepticism of mainstream narratives, and personal gripes about patriotism and media. The panel presents their side’s arguments with conviction, challenges Democratic leadership, and holds nothing back in portraying the Trump agenda as broadly popular and vigorously opposed by political insiders. The commentary and interviews, especially around border security, Iran, electoral reform, and alleged political corruption, provide listeners with a clear sense of the hosts’ priorities and worldview.

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