Podcast Summary: Stinchfield Tonight – November 11th, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Grant Stinchfield
Date: November 12, 2025
Guests: Jim Hoft (Gateway Pundit), Benny Harmony (RAV D.C. Correspondent), Dr. Jeff Barkey, Ben Berkwam, Philip Patrick (Birch Gold Group)

Episode Overview

This episode centers on skepticism and alleged government malfeasance regarding three hot-button topics: the January 6th pipe bomb investigation, the recent government shutdown, and newly released analyses on Covid-19 PCR testing and vaccine safety. The host, Grant Stinchfield, and his guests discuss these stories through a populist, conservative lens, focusing on claims of deep-state coverups, media bias, and government overreach. The show closes with discussion of Antifa violence at UC Berkeley, a sports commentary segment, and perspectives on gold investment and economic policy.

Key Discussion Points by Segment

1. January 6th Pipe Bomb Investigation & Alleged Government Cover-up

• Main Focus: The host revisits the theory that government agencies, particularly the Capitol Police, CIA, and FBI, orchestrated or covered up the January 6th pipe bomb incident to frame MAGA Republicans and undermine Donald Trump’s future prospects.

  • Claim: Reporting from The Blaze and Gateway Pundit claims the pipe bomber may be Shawnee Kirchhoff, a former Capitol Police officer and current CIA security agent.
    • Evidence: Facial/walking analysis software matches Kirchhoff to the bomber with 94-98% certainty.
      • Quote: “A software algorithm… rated Shawnee Ray Kirkhoff… as a 94% match.” (Grant Stinchfield, 01:56)
  • Narrative: The host and guest, Jim Hoft, allege the pipe bombs weren’t real and were placed as part of a concocted government plan.
  • Mainstream Media Critique: Both claim that only alternative outlets (RAV, Gateway Pundit, The Blaze) cover these developments, while mainstream media remains silent.
  • Quote: “It has been absolute crickets from the mainstream media as well, because… the narrative about J6 is completely collapsed.” (Grant Stinchfield, 08:21)

• Notable Quotes:

  • “This incident…changes everything. I think this seals the deal that this was a fed direction and not an insurrection.” – Jim Hoft (05:49)
  • “We were able to identify these grandmothers from Missouri, but not this person who was walking alone at night on her phone. It always has raised several red flags.” – Jim Hoft (08:55)

[00:53–09:56]

2. Government Shutdown & Political Fallout

• Main Focus: Recent government shutdown, leadership responses, and the sharp divide between parties.
  • Grant argues the shutdown hurt average Americans and blames Democrats for dragging out negotiations.
  • Benny Harmony describes Republican leadership as “strong” and faults Democrats for legislative gridlock.
    • Quote: “The Republican Party is led by people who genuinely care and it shows.” (Benny Harmony, 11:58)
  • Discussion of specific impacts: military and government contractors not being paid.
  • Debate over continuing resolutions (CRs): minimal changes, prolonged suffering.
    • Quote: “Virtually unmodified, which means none of this had to happen.” (Grant Stinchfield, 16:24)

[09:56–17:26]

3. Covid-19 PCR Testing and Vaccine Critique

• Main Focus: A recent German study claims that only 14% of PCR positive results were true Covid cases, fueling the narrative that testing was abused for political purposes.

  • Dr. Jeff Barkey: PCR tests are not suited for infection diagnosis, resulting in inflated case numbers to “amplify fear” and justify lockdowns/vaccine mandates.
    • Quote: “The PCR test was never designed to detect infection. What it detects is minuscule particles of the RNA virus... The problem is you could test the side of a table and get a positive result.” (Dr. Jeff Barkey, 19:42)
  • Grant & Dr. Barkey tie alleged test abuse to election interference and big pharma profit motives.
  • Barkey calls for mRNA vaccines to be withdrawn, referencing a South Korean study linking them to increased respiratory illness.
    • Quote: “This product is dangerous. It has harmed much more people than it has helped.” (Dr. Jeff Barkey, 22:17)

• Memorable Moment: Discussion about mRNA vaccine use in pets as a possible “tipping point” for public outrage.

  • “Maybe that's the key to getting outrage in America. If it hurts the animals, everybody will be going crazy.” (Grant Stinchfield, 22:37)

[17:27–23:10]

4. Antifa at UC Berkeley & Free Speech on Campus

• Main Focus: Coverage of Antifa violence at a Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley, contrasting on-the-ground chaos with media reports describing it as “mostly peaceful.”
  • Critique of local and national media: Host mocks “mostly peaceful” framing amid footage of violence and property damage.
  • Ben Berkwam (RAV): Criticizes district attorneys for not prosecuting Antifa, alleging DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) organization and funding behind protests.
    • Quote: “Antifa are simply the brown shirts for them today.” (Ben Berkwam, 29:34)
  • Claims that many violent protesters are paid, and much of the unrest is organized and imported.

[24:57–33:31]

5. Veterans Day & Sports Commentary

• Main Focus: Honors Veterans Day with tributes to personal and national military service, including a clip from President Trump's speech at Arlington.

• Slams Dallas Mavericks GM for trading Luka Doncic (sports segment), emphasizing the emotional role of sports in American values and local communities.

  • Quote: “My father is a Navy veteran, God bless him...” (Grant Stinchfield, 39:24)
  • “They did one thing above all else. They put America first.” (President Trump, Arlington speech, 39:00)

• Trump on Sports: Plays President Trump’s appearance on Pat McAfee’s show, where he states:

  • “I hate the kickoff. I think it's so terrible. I think it's so demeaning. And I think it hurts the game, it hurts the pageantry.” (Trump, 41:45)

[33:33–42:01]

6. Tariffs, the National Debt, and Precious Metals

• Main Focus:
  • Trump proposes giving a $2,000 “dividend” to middle/lower income Americans funded by tariff revenues and using the rest to lower the national debt.
  • Philip Patrick (Birch Gold): Tariffs help but are insufficient to cover the deficit; advocates for gold as a hedge given ongoing government debt and inflation.
    • Quote: “Gold is incredibly liquid... and we're in a period of all time high demand.” (Philip Patrick, 47:28)
  • Segment concludes with a practical gold investment pitch.

[42:29–48:29]

7. Immigration & Language Controversy

• Main Focus: Illinois Democrat objects to calling undocumented immigrants “illegal aliens”; Grant insists on legal terminology and mocks Democratic sensitivity to language.
  • Quote: “They are most certainly illegal aliens, and that is illegal. I’m telling you, folks, these Democrats are dumb.” (Grant Stinchfield, 49:51)

[49:17–50:28]

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• January 6th Pipe Bomber:
  “A software algorithm… rated Shawnee Ray Kirkhoff… as a 94% match to the bomb suspect.” (Grant Stinchfield, 01:56)
• Federal Agents at J6:
  “...there were actually not just 50 or 20 FBI agents in the crowd on January 6th, but 274 FBI agents.” (Jim Hoft, 05:49)
• Government/Msm/Media Critique:
  “Unless you're watching Real America's Voice or reading the Gateway Pundit, most of America still believes that January Sixth was some kind of an insurrection.” (Grant Stinchfield, 08:21)
• PCR Test Skepticism:
  “The PCR test was never designed to detect infection... The problem is that you could test the side of a table and get a positive result.” (Dr. Jeff Barkey, 19:42)
• Vaccine Critique:
  “The vaccine should be pulled from the market immediately. Messenger RNA technology should be used very, very skeptically.” (Dr. Jeff Barkey, 22:17)
• Antifa/Free Speech:
  “Antifa are simply the brown shirts for them today.” (Ben Berkwam, 29:34)
• Veterans Day:
  “They did one thing above all else. They put America first.” (President Trump, 39:00)
• Gold & Debt:
  “Gold is incredibly liquid... and we're in a period of all time high demand.” (Philip Patrick, 47:28)
• Immigration Language Debate:
  “They are most certainly illegal aliens, and that is illegal.” (Grant Stinchfield, 49:51)

Segment Timestamps

• [00:53–03:28]: Opening, J6 pipe bombs, The Blaze/Gateway Pundit report
• [05:04–09:54]: Jim Hoft interview, mainstream media criticism
• [09:54–17:26]: Government shutdown, Benny Harmony analysis
• [17:27–23:10]: PCR test study, vaccine debate, Dr. Barkey
• [24:57–33:33]: Berkeley/Antifa coverage, Ben Berkwam discussion
• [33:33–42:01]: Sports (Mavs trade), Veterans Day, Trump’s football commentary
• [42:29–48:29]: Tariff proposal, gold discussion with Philip Patrick
• [49:17–50:28]: Immigration terminology debate

Tone and Language

The tone throughout is direct, opinionated, and combative, with frequent jabs at the mainstream media (“crickets from mainstream media”), the Democratic Party, and government agencies. The host and guests speak in a highly informal, conversational style, mixing analysis with personal anecdotes and an “us-vs-them” populist flavor. Hyperbolic and emotional language is used frequently, alongside appeals to the audience’s skepticism and patriotism.

Conclusion

This Stinchfield Tonight episode encapsulates Real America’s Voice’s ethos by providing unsparing critiques of government transparency, media coverage, and establishment narratives, with a blend of breaking news, fiery guest commentary, policy discussions, and culturally resonant side topics like sports and investing.

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