Stinchfield Tonight – October 1, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Grant Stinchfield
Date: October 2, 2025
Episode Theme:
An uncompromising conservative take on the “Schumer Shutdown,” ongoing congressional gridlock, clashes over illegal immigration and healthcare, crime surges in Democrat-led cities, redistricting battles in Texas and California, and the impact of leftist activism. The episode features interviews with Rep. Tim Burchett, field correspondence from Ben Berkwam (Portland), and a redistricting segment with Roxanne Hogue.

Main Themes & Purpose

• Breakdown of the federal government shutdown, cast as the “Schumer Shutdown,” and arguments about Democratic priorities (notably, health coverage for undocumented immigrants).
• Discussion on the Democratic party’s leadership struggles and fears of political challenges from the left.
• Focus on the rise of crime in major cities and the Trump administration’s “law and order” response with National Guard deployments.
• In-depth look at ongoing redistricting legal fights and their implications for party power in Texas and California.
• Ongoing critique of legacy media, progressive activism, and the culture of political leadership in Washington.

Detailed Segment Breakdown

1. Government Shutdown: "'The Schumer Shutdown'"

[00:00–05:38] Host monologue; [05:38–12:58] Rep. Tim Burchett Interview

Key Points:

• Host Grant Stinchfield opens with the label "Schumer Shutdown," blaming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the left wing of the Democratic Party for federal gridlock.
• Claims Democrats shut down the government over demands for expanded healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants.
• Argues the Democrats’ intent is to hurt Trump: “They will do everything they can to stop President Trump in his tracks.” (Stinchfield, 00:20)
• Asserts shutdown will force government layoffs, making it “more streamlined and better.”
• Plays a Chuck Schumer soundbite urging negotiation.
• Quotes Speaker Mike Johnson opposing Democrats’ $1.5 trillion in new spending in the stopgap proposal.
• Stinchfield and Burchett suggest Schumer fears a primary challenge from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Notable Quotes:

• “The reason why the American people's government is shut down is because Chuck Schumer is listening to the far-left radicals in his own party because he's terrified of a primary challenge.” (Stinchfield, 04:35)
• “Chuck Schumer will wreck this country to stay in power. And that is the problem with leadership in both parties.” (Burchett, 06:35)
• "Margaret Thatcher said it best: The trouble with socialism is they run out of people to take their money from and dadgummit, they've run out." (Burchett, 09:02)

Congressional Pay During Shutdown

• Host and Burchett discuss fairness in congressional pay during shutdowns.
• Burchett: “We shouldn't get paid if we don't do our job.” (Burchett, 10:44)
• Notes attempts to pass legislation that would halt pay during shutdown never gain traction.

Democratic Messaging & Internal Fissures

• Discussion of failed Democratic party messaging, Burchett points to AOC’s influence over New York progressives and potential to unseat Schumer.
• Host: “I hope New York goes into the S-hole and they suffer and they realize how bad it is because we'll be able to use it as an example.” (Stinchfield, 08:20)

2. Democratic Priorities & Media Coverage

[13:09–18:14] Maxine Waters Segment; Alison Steinberg Interview

• Host targets Rep. Maxine Waters as symbolic of the modern Democratic party’s supposed “embrace of violence, lies, and low IQ positions.”
• Plays a viral confrontation between Waters and Lindell TV’s Alison Steinberg on healthcare for undocumented immigrants.
• Steinberg comments on Waters’ answers: “I was asking a very simple question. She told me that I was being divisive and trying to create controversy. No, I was simply trying to ask questions that the American people want answers to.” (Steinberg, 14:38)

Notable Quotes:

• “They want health care for everyone, which actually I guess, is pronouns for illegal aliens. This is how Democrats confuse you.” (Steinberg, 15:38)
• “She is way past her prime. We need to absolutely implement term limits because she is way past her prime.” (Steinberg, 16:26)

3. Crime Surge & Trump Law-and-Order Response

[18:15–25:58] Segment on Memphis and Portland; Pete Hegseth, Pam Bondi, Stephen Miller

• Discusses violent crime in Memphis and other cities under Democratic leadership (“war zones, crime rates higher than Afghanistan”).
• Trump administration/National Guard presence in Memphis & Portland presented as solutions.
• Correspondent Ben Berkwam reports live from Portland, describes nightly Antifa violence, and ineffective local law enforcement.
• Highlights ICE facility under siege, concerns for officer safety.

Notable Quotes:

• “This isn't just a task force. This is an all of government, unlimited support operation.” (D, 20:01)
• “ANTIFA is just the weaponized violent arm of this organization that's working to destroy this country.” (Berkquam, 26:23)
• “I call it post constitutional America. That's what you have in these communities.” (Berkquam, 27:43)

4. Redistricting Fights: Texas & California

[32:18–40:51] Texas/California Redistricting; Christina Pearson, Roxanne Hogue

• Host outlines redistricting legal fights: Texas Republicans want to pick up seats, Democrats file lawsuits alleging racism; Supreme Court limitations on gerrymandering cases noted.
• Focus on California’s Prop 50—which would end the state’s independent redistricting commission, returning control to the legislature.
• Guest Roxanne Hogue (comedian/activist): Warns Prop 50 undermines representation.
• Schwarzenegger soundbite aired—urges California to vote “No on 50”.

Notable Quotes:

• “This is an existential threat to actual representation in the Golden State.” (Hogue, 40:47)
• “Republicans are about 40% of the electorate... and we have nine members of Congress out of the 50-plus. So I think people who pay attention will see this for what it is.” (Hogue, 38:47)

5. Title Theft & Homeowner Risk

[42:01–45:20] Home Title Lock Segment; John Sommer

• Sommer explains the crime of home “title theft”, i.e. fraudulent deed transfer and scamming of home equity.
• Home Title Lock promoted as a safeguard to monitor homeowners’ legal titles against fraud.

Notable Quotes:

• “With artificial intelligence, anybody anywhere in the world can create the documents to be able to take somebody's title.” (Sommer, 42:20)

6. Trump’s “Sombrero Memes” & Recap

[45:20–end]

• Recaps Trump’s online trolling (AI memes) of Hakeem Jeffries, sparking media backlash.
• Host emphasizes “the other side has no sense of humor... they’re ugly, they’re low IQ and they lie and they embrace violence.”
• Final encouragements to “vote no on Prop 50 in California” and “pray for the country.”

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “Chuck Schumer will wreck this country to stay in power. And that is the problem with leadership in both parties.” (Tim Burchett, 06:35)
• “Margaret Thatcher said it best: The trouble with socialism is they run out of people to take their money from and dadgummit, they've run out.” (Burchett, 09:02)
• “She actually just, you know, said the quiet part out loud there.” (Alison Steinberg referring to Maxine Waters, 14:38)
• “ANTIFA is just the brown shirts of the Democrats now.” (Ben Berkwam, 27:09)
• “This is an existential threat to actual representation in the Golden State.” (Roxanne Hogue, 40:47)
• “With artificial intelligence, anybody anywhere in the world can create the documents to be able to take somebody's title.” (John Sommer, 42:20)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–05:38: Host intro and monologue on the shutdown
• 05:38–12:58: Interview with Rep. Tim Burchett (TN)
• 13:09–18:14: Maxine Waters segment and Steinberg interview
• 18:15–25:58: Memphis/Portland crime crisis: Trump’s response, Ben Berkwam’s report
• 25:58–32:18: Antifa/ICE conflict in Portland
• 32:18–40:51: Texas and California redistricting, Prop 50, Roxanne Hogue
• 42:01–45:20: Home title theft (John Sommer)
• 45:20–end: Trump’s sombero memes, recap, and sign-off

Tone & Style

• Blunt, combative conservative populism — heavy criticism of Democratic politicians (Schumer, Waters, AOC), mainstream media, and progressive activists.
• Frequent sarcasm and “just folks” humor (“Stinchfield’s army,” “clown show in DC,” calls Hakeem Jeffries’ livestream “pathetic”).
• Emphasizes “real America,” self-reliance, and “America First” rhetoric.

For Listeners New to the Show

This episode provides a unfiltered, strongly opinionated conservative perspective on current political and cultural issues—with extensive discussion of the dynamics driving congressional gridlock, urban crime, contested elections, and internal party rivalries. The hosts and guests don’t mince words and frequently cite both pop culture and historic conservative figures to bolster their points.
If you want to understand or debate the populist-right view of national politics in late 2025, this is a representative and energetic sample.