STINCHFIELD TONIGHT – January 26, 2026

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Grant Stinchfield (with guests including Sheriff Mark Lamb, Randy Clark, Alex Marlow, Rebecca Grant, John Jubilee)
Date: January 27, 2026
Main Theme:
A highly charged discussion of recent unrest in Minnesota surrounding ICE operations, media narratives, law enforcement responses, the politics of compliance, and broader national issues including possible government shutdowns and foreign policy updates.

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the escalating conflict in Minneapolis between ICE/federal agents and protestors, the political reaction to a high-profile police shooting, and the broader implications for law enforcement, public opinion, and government policy. Host Grant Stinchfield frames the discussion around “hard facts” about legality, compliance, cooperation (or lack thereof) between federal and local authorities, and what he portrays as a weaponization of protests by Democratic leaders and the media. The episode also segues into the threat of a government shutdown over ICE funding and ends with updates on Ukraine peace talks and health advice.

Key Discussion Points & Timestamps

1. Opening: Setting the Stage & Stating “Facts”

[00:00 – 03:04]

• Host Grant Stinchfield opens with commentary on the Minnesota winter storm, quickly shifting to highly opinionated assertions:
  • Claims that “high-ranking Democrats” are inciting violence and impeding ICE operations.
  • Emphasizes the legality of ICE actions and the illegality of protestors obstructing or attacking agents:
    • "Not complying with an ICE officer or any police officer for that matter, will increase your chances of getting killed… You comply, you survive." (A, [01:43])
  • Suggests the media and public don’t understand deadly force and that this misunderstanding is “weaponized” against law enforcement and Republicans.

2. Federal, State, and Local Government Dynamics

[03:04 – 04:45]

• Guest comments that if Governor Walz and Mayor Frey cooperate, there’d be no need for extra federal agents, as is the case in other states (B, [03:04]).

• Notes about President Trump’s involvement and actions to withdraw Border Patrol if state compliance is met.

• Asserts that statements from political figures like Barack Obama encourage further unrest.

  • “His statement, it reads, ‘every American should support and draw inspiration from the wave of peaceful protests in Minneapolis…’ Did you see this picture? This is a Border patrol's finger… bitten off by an animal of a rioter. That's not peaceful.” (A, [04:45])

3. Protest Tactics and Escalation

[06:00 – 08:15]

• Audio and video evidence highlighted: protestors using encrypted chat apps, “banging pots and pans,” vandalizing vehicles, and physical attacks.

• Concerns over lack of local police support for federal agents; Tim Miller (former ICE/Secret Service) calls it a “formula for disaster.”

  • “I've done hundreds of these warrants… Without the police involved locally, it's a formula for disaster. And unfortunately, that's what we're seeing play out.” (C, [08:15])

4. Law Enforcement Perspective: Sheriff Mark Lamb

[08:49 – 12:46]

• Sheriff Lamb contrasts Minnesota’s unrest with other states, crediting positive interagency cooperation elsewhere.
• Argues protestors are not “peacefully assembled” and decries their actions as obstructive and dangerous.
• Criticizes Minneapolis Police Chief for “giving up”:
  • “Yeah, that basically was. He gave up and he's saying, look, it doesn't matter whether he was guilty or not guilty. We just can't control the mobs, the pitchforks and the torches. Yeah, you can. You should stand up and tell people to go home, stop obstructing our federal law enforcement.” (E, [11:02])
• Suggests unrest is a deliberate smokescreen for fraud investigations in Minnesota’s Somali community.

5. Breaking Down the Shooting of Alex Preddy

[13:00 – 20:30]

• Plays and analyzes video/audio of the fatal police shooting.
  • Host stresses the importance of “officer perception” and the chaotic context in which lethal force decisions are made.
• Brings on Randy Clark (32-year Border Patrol veteran/Breitbart writer) to explain law enforcement policy.
  • “He looked at the totality from his perspective before he pulled that trigger…he’s more than likely got a great understanding of policy.” (C, [15:11])
  • Describes legal precedent for officers reacting to a “gun” warning.
  • Explains why officers fire multiple shots:
    • “They're not trained to kill somebody…they're trained to stop the threat. If you fire once and wait…you're not going home to your…children…you're going into a pine box.” (C, [18:09])
• Criticizes political leaders for undermining law enforcement and misconstruing protest as legitimate activism.

6. Organization of Protests and Political Rhetoric

[20:33 – 23:15]

• Details the organized use of Signal chats and coordinated protest efforts.
• Host reacts with outrage to Governor Walz comparing protestors to Anne Frank, inferring that such comparisons incite violence against federal agents.
  • “You compare ICE agents to Nazis…that’s given the green light to go and kill them all.” (A, [23:18])

7. Government Shutdown Threat Over ICE Funding

[25:19 – 31:53]

• Discussion transitions to federal politics and the risk of government shutdown over ICE funding.

• Alex Marlow (Breitbart) assesses the politics:

  • “…the shutdown thing that you alluded to is actually kind of delish because ICE's funding is going to surge this year…It just shows you that they're all about performance art at this point on the left.” (G, [27:40])

• Debates whether to end the filibuster for strategic advantage.

• Rep. Anna Paulina Luna proposes tying voter ID legislation (SAVE Act) to government funding.

  • “If we could get a bunch of stuff in exchange for clipping a little bit of the ICE funding and get some real, real substantial change like getting the SAVE act in place, I mean, that will change the country for the best rapidly if we got that in place.” (G, [30:41])

8. Foreign Policy: Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

[33:20 – 39:11]

• News update: US, Russia, and Ukraine have conducted trilateral talks toward peace.
  • Importance of symbolic generals’ presence signals “firm security guarantees for Ukraine… that the Russians and Putin are never going to get the kind of victory they had hoped for.” (Rebecca Grant, [34:05])
• Extended focus on the impact of global oil markets on the war effort.
• Looming expiration of the US-Russia nuclear treaty (“New START”):
  • “It's a big deal because it limits the US to about 1500 nuclear warheads. Russia as well… I'd like to see that treaty renegotiated.” (Rebecca Grant, [37:54])

9. Health & Wellness Segment: Energized Health

[41:25 – 45:07]

• Testimonials and interview with John Jubilee regarding health protocol aimed at menopause and male testosterone decline.
• Claims protocol brings “thousands” of clients back to better health, energy, and drive.
• Host personal endorsement.

10. Closing: Winter Storm and Local News Critique

[45:07 – End]

• Light commentary on winter weather coverage and “pro tips” from New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
• Stinchfield pokes fun at local news banter and signs off.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Compliance and Force:

  • “You comply, you survive. These are cold hard facts, folks.” – Grant Stinchfield ([01:43])

• On Political Rhetoric:

  • "Did you see this picture? This is a Border patrol's finger… bitten off by an animal of a rioter. That's not peaceful." – Grant Stinchfield ([04:45])

• On Interagency Failure:

  • “Without the police involved locally, it's a formula for disaster. And unfortunately, that's what we're seeing play out.” – Tim Miller ([08:17])

• On Political Strategy:

  • “The shutdown thing…is actually kind of delish because ICE's funding is going to surge this year…It just shows you they're all about performance art at this point on the left.” – Alex Marlow ([27:40])

• On Courtroom vs. Public Opinion:

  • “This is the challenge from a court of public opinion that we face. But in a court of law, I believe it's much clearer.” – Grant Stinchfield ([19:24])

• On Ukraine-Russia Peace Progress:

  • “There will be incredibly firm security guarantees for Ukraine… and the Russians and Putin are never going to get the kind of victory that they had hoped for in Ukraine.” – Rebecca Grant ([34:05])

Summary Table

| Segment | Topic | Main Participants | Timestamp | |---------|---------------------------------------|----------------------------|---------------| | 1 | Stating “Facts” & Current Events | Grant Stinchfield | 00:00–03:04 | | 2 | Government Dynamics | Grant, Guest (B) | 03:04–04:45 | | 3 | Protest Tactics/Escalation | Grant, Guests (C, D) | 06:00–08:15 | | 4 | Law Enforcement Perspective | Sheriff Mark Lamb (E) | 08:49–12:46 | | 5 | Shooting Breakdown | Randy Clark (C) | 13:00–20:30 | | 6 | Protest Organization | Grant, Cam Higby | 20:33–23:15 | | 7 | Government Shutdown Politics | Alex Marlow (G) | 25:19–31:53 | | 8 | Ukraine/Russia Peace Talks | Rebecca Grant (B) | 33:20–39:11 | | 9 | Health/Wellness Segment | John Jubilee (D) | 41:25–45:07 | | 10 | Storm/Local News Commentary | Grant Stinchfield | 45:07–End |

Tone & Style

The tone is combative, urgent, and conspiratorial, with consistent calls to “facts” and appeals to law-and-order rhetoric. Stinchfield and most guests frame their commentary as truth-telling in opposition to “mainstream media,” “liberal lunacy,” and negligent or provocative public officials. When addressing serious topics like deadly force, the rhetoric is direct and unapologetic; lighter segments retain a brisk, tongue-in-cheek style.

For Listeners

If you value strong, partisan perspectives on law enforcement, immigration, and national politics—particularly from a populist-conservative point of view—this episode encapsulates ongoing arguments around protest, policing, media spin, and institutional trust. The episode features direct analysis of the highly publicized Minnesota incident, strategic discussion of federal policy battles, and ends with brief world and lifestyle content, all delivered with sharp critiques and lively, personal commentary.