Real America’s Voice: Stinchfield Tonight – October 23rd, 2025

Host: Grant Stinchfield
Date: October 24, 2025
Podcast: Real America’s Voice (iHeartPodcasts)

Episode Overview

This episode of "Stinchfield Tonight" dives headfirst into recent headline-grabbing issues through the lens of American values and conservative critique of current policy directions. The show covers a devastating fatal truck crash involving an undocumented immigrant, escalating crime tied to illegal immigration, a high-profile FBI crackdown on Mafia-backed sports betting, and a discussion on New York sanctuary city politics. Throughout, the host and guests champion strict immigration enforcement, robust law and order, and policies advocated by former President Donald Trump.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Fatal Semi-Truck Crash in California and Illegal Immigration (00:01–20:15)

• Incident Recap:
  A disturbing video surfaces involving an Indian national, Jasmine Preet Singh, who entered the U.S. in 2022 under Biden’s “alternative to detention” program. Singh, allegedly driving under the influence, crashed his semi-truck in Ontario, California, resulting in three deaths and multiple injuries.
  • “Another illegal alien behind the wheel of a semi truck devastates the cars in front of him. This video is hard to watch.” (Host, 00:01)
• Systemic Failures Highlighted:
  The episode points the finger at President Biden’s border policies and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to issue commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to undocumented immigrants.
  • “You’ve got Joe Biden… and you’ve got California for giving him a commercial driver’s license. That would be Gavin Newsom.” (Host, 00:02)
• Expert Perspective:
  Mike Kacharski, VP of JKC Trucking, emphasizes confusion about how such drivers are licensed and hired:
  • On CDL Requirements:
    “Federal regulations… mandate commercial drivers must be able to read, speak English well enough… I had to pass my CDL in English.” (Mike Kacharski, 00:13)
  • On Hiring Practices:
    “You have to have a Social Security number, a green card… Then on top of that, you need experience, and you need to be accepted by the insurance.” (Kacharski, 00:18)
  • Host and guest discuss liability: “The owner of the trucking company has some culpability in this. Hiring an illegal alien, specifically when the California Highway Patrol says he was under the influence.” (Host, 00:19)

2. Crime, Border Security, and Law Enforcement Efforts (20:16–37:00)

• Operation Chalk Line in Milwaukee:
  FBI announces a major drug and gun seizure linked to cartel activity:
  • “22 arrests, 260 grams of fentanyl, one and a half pounds of meth, six pounds of marijuana, 23 illegal guns seized.” (Host, 00:22)
• Efforts Under President Trump:
  The show credits current improvements in crime fighting and border security to Trump-era policies:
  • Trump statement at law enforcement roundtable:
    “The task force has made the largest number of arrests of cartel Leaders, operatives and gang members in American history, more than 3,000 and counting.” (Donald Trump, 00:25)
• Vivid Imagery and Sober Assessment:
  Former Trump aide Stephen Miller paints a dire portrait of national decay under Biden: - “We’ve been invaded for four years. Our communities were sinking. Our public safety had gone to zero… The cartels were claiming more and more territory. City services were buckling.” (Stephen Miller, 00:28)
  • The host strongly agrees and praises Trump’s team.

3. Mafia, NBA, and Poker Scandal Takedown (37:01–58:00)

• Multi-Year FBI Investigation:
  The FBI has exposed Mafia involvement in rigged poker games and NBA betting schemes, implicating professional athletes and coaches.
  • “This was a giant Mafia takedown. Even the head coach of the Trailblazers was arrested. Chauncey Billups was arrested. He's a guard for the Miami Heat.” (Host, 00:38)
  • On scale of crime:
    “It’s not even millions of dollars. We’re talking about tens of millions of dollars in fraud and theft and robbery.” (FBI/Host, 00:40)
  • Game-Rigging Example:
    • “Terry Rozier…allegedly let others close to him know he planned to leave the game early with a supposed injury... using that information, members of the group placed more than $200,000 in wagers on his under statistics.” (Host, 00:43)
• Expert Insights – Johnny Alight, Ex-Gambino Enforcer:
  • On methods: “Because of technology, it’s a lot easier to rig… [before] we would have several players sitting at the game giving hand signals.” (Johnny Alight, 00:48)
  • On integrity: “It’s disheartening… we’re losing the integrity of the sport. How are we going to teach kids if we’re losing the integrity… with these pro athletes?” (Alight, 00:48)
  • On recruitment/compromise: “They catch them with a girl, they’re married… maybe they get friendly, they bring them somewhere else. It’s a fantasy life… they’re being blackmailed in some instances.” (Alight, 00:51)
  • On mafia’s continuing presence: “The Mafia isn’t structured like before with the violence. But… street guys will always find an angle to make money… they just got a little more sophisticated.” (Alight, 00:53)
  • Personal loss and activism: “I lost my daughter to fentanyl poisoning… but other parents do [get to see theirs] by the president’s actions…Thank God for President Trump.” (Alight, 00:56)

4. New York City Politics, Sanctuary Laws, and Public Opinion (58:01–1:15:00)

• Mayoral Candidate Zohar Zoran Mamdani:
  Host critiques proposed sanctuary city expansions and replacing police with counselors in certain calls:
  • “A crime-ridden hellhole… he continued in this debate to pitch wild policies that will get New Yorkers killed.” (Host, 01:00)
  • Host challenges practicality: “These are some of the most dangerous calls for cops to go on…what is your crime counselor gonna do? Then they tried this in LA… it was a disaster.” (Host, 01:03)
• Public Opinion Clips (produced with American Border Story):
  • Self-described Democrat: “This is the worst city council I have ever seen in my life…a predominantly progressive, leftist, socialist council…when you have a one sided council, you can’t get work done.” (Democrat interviewee, 01:06)
  • Legal immigrant perspective: “Driving license is a privilege, not a right. You screw up, they take it away from you. Yes, and that’s what’s happening here.” (Immigrant interviewee, 01:10)
• Alexis Wilkins (American Border Story):
  Explains motivation: “Legal immigrants…did it the right way. They had to work really hard…to see people jumping the line and ruining the place they worked so hard to get to is mind blowing.” (Wilkins, 01:11)
• On Effectiveness of Storytelling:
  “We want to tell stories in a way that displays the true empathy of the humanitarian crisis of illegal immigration… the victims here are not the illegal immigrants… but the American citizens who have suffered because of these horrible leftist policies.” (Wilkins, 01:13)

5. Drug Smuggler Boat Strikes in the Pacific (1:15:01–1:28:00)

• Trump Administration Orders Strikes:
  Newly publicized U.S. military strikes destroy narco boats in the Pacific, a tactic championed by guest JJ Carroll, ex-Coastal Border Enforcement Team leader.
  • “I always wondered… why do we even chance this? Why are we not blowing them out of the water and setting the tone that if you cross with narcotics, we are going to kill you?” (JJ Carroll, 01:18)
  • “Finally we have a leader like Donald Trump that's doing what needs to be done.” (Carroll, 01:19)
• Defense of Aggressive Tactics:
  “They are disgusting, vile, evil people…they must be dealt with like a savage should be dealt with.” (Carroll, 01:22)
  • Host backs the approach:
    “The media is freaking out about this, but this is literally saving American lives.” (Host, 01:21)
  • On deterrence:
    “If I was a narco terrorist boat driver, I'm not taking a boat to the United States. After watching this, would you?” (Host, 01:24)
    • “They’re vile but they're not stupid.” (Carroll, 01:25)

6. Commentary on Trump’s White House Ballroom Plans (1:28:01–1:30:00)

• Host Praises Boldness:
  “I don’t think there’s any other president who would have had the cojones to literally take down the east wing of the White House to make room for a big, beautiful ballroom.” (Host, 01:29)
  • Trump addresses critics:
    “It’s going to be the most beautiful ballroom anywhere in the world, I think...I’ll donate whatever’s needed.” (Donald Trump, 01:30)

7. Policy Ads and New York Political Landscape (1:30:01–End)

• Andrew Cuomo’s Retracted AI Campaign Ad:
  Host critiques Cuomo for pulling a controversial, racially charged attack ad against Mamdani.
  • “Why don’t you just stand up for what you believe in and stand up for what’s right? It’s pretty funny ad, quite frankly.” (Host, 01:32)
  • “Criminals love Momdani...because he doesn’t believe in jails.” (Host, 01:33)

Memorable Quotes & Notable Moments

• On Illegal Licensing:
  “California seems to be handing these things out like candy to a baby.” (Host, 00:15)
• On Border Security:
  “Every state is turning into a border state… we have to make sure we get them off the road.” (Acting ICE Director, quoted by Host, 00:06)
• On Cartel Violence:
  “This is the isis. This is the Al Qaeda of the Western hemisphere. They intimidate, they terrorize, they extort, they poison the American people… Every boat we strike is 25,000 Americans whose lives are saved.” (Pete Hegseth, 01:22)
• On New York City Politics:
  “When you have a one sided council you can’t get work done.” (NYC Democrat interviewee, 01:06)
• On Policy Solutions:
  “The best deterrent for a savage animal is that you’re gonna be killed.” (JJ Carroll, 01:25)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:01–20:15: Fatal CA Semi-Truck Crash & Immigrant Licensing Debate
• 20:16–37:00: Crime/Border Security Surge – Law Enforcement Crackdown
• 37:01–58:00: FBI Takedown: Mafia, NBA Betting Scheme, Poker Rigging
• 58:01–1:15:00: NYC Sanctuary Debate — Zohar Mamdani, American Border Story
• 1:15:01–1:28:00: Trump’s Drug Interdiction Boat Strikes in the Pacific
• 1:28:01–1:30:00: Trump’s White House Ballroom — Symbol of Bravado
• 1:30:01–End: Cuomo’s Retracted AI Ad, NYC Mayoral Politics

Conclusion

This episode threads together sensational crime stories, immigration policy debates, Mafia intrigue, and heated political commentary, all through the lens of right-leaning policy advocacy. The host and his guests repeatedly argue for stricter immigration enforcement, celebrate aggressive crime prevention efforts, invoke nostalgia for Trump-era policies, and warn of progressive political trends — especially in urban enclaves like New York City.

Ideal for listeners seeking combative, direct, and unapologetically conservative coverage of headline issues, with plenty of dramatic turns and strong personalities.