Stinchfield Tonight – January 19, 2026

Real America’s Voice / iHeartPodcasts
Host: Grant Stinchfield
Guests Include: Col. Rob Bayness (USAF, Ret.), Pastor David Scarlett, Shirin Naraman (former Iranian political prisoner), Sid Miller (Texas Agriculture Commissioner), John Jubilee (Energized Health)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Grant Stinchfield leads a high-intensity discussion on unrest in Minneapolis, alleged government inaction, and responses at the highest levels—from local law enforcement to President Trump and the U.S. military. Further topics include immigration reform, church disruptions, debate about U.S. intervention abroad (with an intensive segment on Iran), agricultural biosecurity concerns tied to China, health and wellness promotion, and a pointed critique of Democratic rhetoric on race.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Unrest and Prospective Military Deployment

Situation Recap

• U.S. military, under Secretary Pete Hegseth, is preparing to deploy 1,500 active-duty personnel—potentially to Minneapolis to counter street violence linked to recent protests.
  • 11th Airborne Division, noted for cold weather response, is on alert.
  • National Guard units in Minnesota also stand ready; National Guardsmen to wear yellow vests to assist law enforcement.
• Minneapolis is described as facing increasing violence, painting protestors as “antifa goons,” “liberal agitators,” and highlighting an element referred to as a “Somali contingent” allegedly connected to significant fraud and unrest.

Notable Quotes

• Grant Stinchfield (Host, 00:24):
  “That cold weather, though, does not seem to be stopping the mob…resorting to violence is nothing for these people. It gets worse than that.”
• Stephen Miller (with White House, cited, 04:42):
  “These are acts of insurrection against the laws of the United States and against the sovereignty of the United States.”

Legal and Constitutional Questions

• Discussion of the Insurrection Act and the unprecedented risk of two U.S. military units—federal troops and state National Guard—potentially facing off.
• President Trump’s perspective (paraphrased, 06:02):
  “If I needed it [Insurrection Act], I’d use it. I don’t think there’s any reason right now, but if I needed it, I’d use it. It’s very powerful.”
• Col. Rob Bayness, (USAF, Ret., 06:55):
  “...If the President decides to send in the Arctic-based paratroopers, then he needs to federalize the Minnesota National Guard so that there’s only one command structure…what’s happening is the governor and the mayor and other elected officials…are in a State of insurrection. Literally.”

2. Law Enforcement, Church Incidents, and Community Tensions

Church Invasion and the FACE Act

• Protestors entered a church service in Minneapolis, supposedly targeting ICE agents or police they believed were in the congregation.
• Host references the FACE Act (federal law prohibiting disruptions at places of worship—specifically by force or threats), asserting this incident is likely to face federal investigation.

Pastor’s Response and Moral Framing

• Pastor David Scarlett calls the church incursion “truly showing we are in a world of spiritual warfare, good vs. evil,” and supports pastors taking a stand to protect their congregations.
• Harmeet Dhillon (now DOJ) assures listeners the federal government is pursuing charges where warranted.

Media Critique

• Don Lemon (referred to as “Don Lamont”) was present at the scene, sparring with churchgoers and offering counter-arguments about immigrant crime statistics.
  • Stinchfield attacks Lemon’s claims and questions his journalistic legitimacy.
• Quote, Don Lemon (cited, 15:59):
  “Did you know that undocumented people and immigrants commit far less crime than American citizens?”
• Stinchfield’s response:
  “Legal immigrants commit crimes at a much lower rate than American citizens…But the moment you became an illegal alien coming into this country, you’re already a criminal.”

3. Immigration Reform and Trump Administration's “Gold Card” Plan

• Stinchfield reports President Trump is considering lowering the minimum investment required for his proposed “immigration gold card” from $5 million to $1 million.
• Stinchfield urges Trump to maintain the gold card as a premium option, separate from the existing EB-5 investment program (currently $1 million), which he lauds for job creation and economic impact.
  • “EB5 is a MAGA immigration system, done right... creates about 45 American jobs per investment.” (21:22)
  • "America doesn't need more cheap labor; what America needs is more investment." (22:13)

4. Iran Segment—Protests, Regime Change, and U.S. Policy

Background

• Iranian state TV hacked—exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi delivered a message pushing for international support and possible military strikes.
• Stinchfield expresses belief that any regime change in Iran must be led by the Iranian people; U.S./Israeli strikes remain a debated option.

Key Guest: Shirin Naraman

• Naraman, a survivor of regime torture, expresses hope for ongoing protests and insists on Iranian-led change, rejecting the Crown Prince’s call for foreign strikes.
• Quote (Shirin Naraman, 30:09):
  “We don’t need somebody else to do the regime change…We are saying that even having very tough measurements, political firm decisions and policies make the difference.”
• Recommends expelling regime diplomats and supporting the National Council of Resistance of Iran, led by Maryam Rajavi, as the legitimate vehicle for change.

Political Analysis

• Discussion critiques the media’s focus on Crown Prince Pahlavi, labeling him a “trust fund baby” without legitimacy or a base in Iran.
• Naraman, 32:36:
  “For me, it’s the National Council of Resistance of Iran…led by a woman, Madame Maryam Rajavi, who has a ten-point plan for the future of Iran.”

5. China and Agricultural Biosecurity in Texas

Chinese Mystery Seeds

• Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller raises alarms about unsolicited “mystery seeds” arriving from China—potentially a biosecurity threat (invasive weeds, possible pathogens, or bio-agents).
• Miller urges recipients not to plant, trash, or flush the seeds; suggests either reporting to authorities or baking them to sterilize (if concerned about government agents).
• Commissioner Miller, 36:37:
  “You don’t know, it could have another COVID variant in there... I think it’s possibly testing our biosecurity system and we’re failing.”
• Discusses broader Chinese intent to weaken U.S. agriculture, including land purchases near sensitive military sites.

Quote (Miller, 39:46):

“I raised this alarm eight years ago when a retired Chinese military official bought 120,000 acres in Del Rio next to Laughlin Air Force Base…”

• Lauds Texas legislation barring foreign (esp. Chinese) land purchases and urges more states (like Arkansas) to follow suit.

6. Health and Wellness: Energized Health Spotlight

Metabolism and Cellular Hydration

• Success story from “Energized Health” company: claims cellular dehydration is at the root of slow metabolism, inflammation, and chronic disease.
• Guest John Jubilee discusses the health transformation of a 65-year-old salon owner, attributing improvements to his hydration protocol.
• Offers a free masterclass and phone consultations emphasizing an educational, non-sales approach.

Quote (Jubilee, 44:26):

“When a guy has a hard belly, that’s a death belly waiting to happen, because you’ve got the dangerous killer visceral fat that’s in there…”

• Stinchfield endorses the protocol, underscoring its simplicity and sustainability.

7. Rhetoric on Slavery and Race—Critique of Democratic Talking Points

• Stinchfield reacts sharply to Rep. Jim Clyburn's claim that Republicans want to rollback emancipation-era gains.

  • Plays a Clyburn soundbite implying modern conservative efforts threaten to restore 19th-century injustices.

• Stinchfield retorts:

  • “To tell you something, and I want to be very clear about this. We do not want slavery back in the United States. We, being Republicans, make America great again. Conservatives.”

• Asserts Democrats are “desperate” for such attacks, insists the right is on the moral high ground.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• Stinchfield on Minneapolis Unrest (00:24):
  “That cold weather, though, does not seem to be stopping the mob... resorting to violence is nothing for these people.”
• Col. Rob Bayness, on Civil-Military Risks (06:55):
  “...What’s happening is the governor and the mayor and other elected officials…are in a State of insurrection. Literally.”
• Don Lemon (as cited, 15:59):
  “Did you know that undocumented people and immigrants commit far less crime than American citizens?”
• Shirin Naraman on Iranian Resistance (30:09):
  “We don’t need somebody else to do the regime change... We are saying that even having very tough measurements, political firm decisions and policies make the difference.”
• Sid Miller on Chinese Seeds (36:37):
  “You don’t know, it could have another COVID variant in there that you can’t see. Some kind of virus, some kind of bacteria. I think it’s possibly testing our biosecurity system and we’re failing.”
• John Jubilee on Health (44:26):
  “When a guy has a hard belly, that’s a death belly waiting to happen... That’s the fat that you really want to go after.”
• Stinchfield on Race Rhetoric (47:41):
  “We do not want slavery back... But this is the mantra of the left to try to make us all out to be racist.”

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Minneapolis Unrest & Military Deployment: 00:24 – 08:55
• Church Incursion & Face Act: 12:05 – 19:41
• Immigration Policy (Gold Card/Eb-5): 19:42 – 22:27
• Iran Protests & Regime Change: 23:10 – 33:36
• Chinese Seeds & Agriculture Security: 35:31 – 41:07
• Energized Health & Cellular Hydration: 42:30 – 47:20
• Democrats & Slavery Rhetoric: 47:21 – 49:01 (end)

Episode Tone & Style

• Urgent, combative, and overtly partisan
• Focus on threats (domestic unrest, government overreach, foreign interference)
• Strong rhetorical appeals to faith, patriotism, and constitutional principles
• Frequent sharp attacks on media figures and political adversaries

Summary

This episode of Stinchfield Tonight is a fast-moving, unapologetically conservative take on the week’s flashpoints—blending coverage of urban unrest, law enforcement controversies, constitutional debates on military authority, church disruptions labeled as spiritual warfare, internal strife in Iran, Chinese biosecurity threats, and cultural flashpoints like alleged left-wing rhetoric on race. Host Grant Stinchfield’s approach is confrontational and densely packed with interviews and analysis from like-minded guests, each segment reinforcing themes of perceived threats to law, order, sovereignty, and traditional values.