Podcast Summary: Stinchfield Tonight – October 28th, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Grant Stinchfield
Episode Date: October 29, 2025

Overview

This episode covers political controversy surrounding President Biden’s alleged misuse of the “auto pen” for signing executive orders and pardons, the ongoing federal budget battle and the issue of Obamacare subsidies, rare earth minerals and America’s resource security, the heated New York City mayoral race, and protecting oneself from IRS actions. Throughout, Grant Stinchfield maintains a tone of urgency and skepticism toward Democratic leaders, populist support for “America First” initiatives, and strong advocacy for conservative positions.

1. The Biden Auto-Pen Scandal

Theme: Explosive investigation by the House Oversight Committee into the potential illegitimacy of executive orders and pardons signed via President Biden’s auto-pen.

Key Points

• House Oversight Findings [00:00-04:16]

  • The committee concluded that "nearly all" orders signed with the auto-pen might be invalid.
  • Allegations that Biden’s staff “literally sought to deceive the public, stealing presidential authority from Joe Biden himself.” (Stinchfield)
  • DOJ emails expressed concern about overuse of the auto-pen; some documents lacked any record of presidential approval.
  • Speaker Johnson: “This is an unprecedented situation in American politics and government.” [02:31]
  • James Comer (paraphrased): If Biden didn’t know about the pardons, “they should be null and void.” [03:47]

• Implications of the Report

  • Questions of criminality: If illegal, “This ought to be referred to for prosecution.” (Stinchfield [01:08])
  • Emphasis that the president’s signature is the highest authority and should not be compromised.

Memorable Quotes

• “They hijacked America, for crying out loud... This is no higher power in government than the President's signature.” – Grant Stinchfield [02:23]
• “If the president did not know what the auto pen was signing, that it should be null and void.” – Grant Stinchfield [03:53]
• “The first step of accountability is transparency.” – Rep. Michael Cloud [04:44]
• “This is not going to have the legal merit... opens up a whole new question.” – Rep. Michael Cloud [06:37]

Timestamps & Segments

• 00:00 – 04:16: Host introduction, auto-pen report overview, DOJ involvement, and initial reactions.
• 04:16 – 10:35: Interview with Rep. Michael Cloud. Discussion on who orchestrated the scheme, Hunter Biden’s alleged involvement, potential for criminal prosecution, and the timeline of the auto-pen usage.
• 10:35: Transition to other news – budget battle.

2. Federal Budget Battle & Obamacare Fraud

Theme: Republicans and conservatives criticize ongoing Democrat push for extended Obamacare subsidies and highlight suspected fraud.

Key Points

• Budget Battle Context [10:37-12:31]

  • Tension over government shutdown used to push temporary ACA (Obamacare) subsidies.
  • Claims that the system is ripe for fraud, with many enrollees unaware they have insurance or never filing claims.
  • “More than half of the people that have insurance through this program never filed a claim last year.” – Stinchfield [11:21]

• Expert Analysis – David Mansdorfer [12:31-15:50]

  • "35% of people don't even use these, the Affordable Care act plans..." [13:38]
  • Suggests rampant “fraud, waste and abuse.”
  • Democrats accused of holding the government “hostage” for a temporary program.

• Impact of Shutdown

  • Prediction that looming payday (1st of the month) will be critical – “could very well be the longest shutdown in government history.” [15:20]

• Broader Perspective

  • Glance back at failed Obamacare repeal attempt in 2017, and continued frustration over lack of reform.
  • Speaker Johnson: “We worked on repealing and replacing Obamacare back in 2017. I still have PTSD from the experience.” [17:46]

Memorable Quotes

• “The Democrats are holding the government hostage for enhanced subsidies that were never supposed to be permanent.” – David Mansdorfer [12:43]

Timestamps & Segments

• 10:37 – 12:31: Budget battle introduction and subsidy criticism.
• 12:31 – 15:50: Mansdorfer interview and discussion of ACA fraud.
• 15:50 – 18:02: Reflection on failed Obamacare repeal, Speaker Johnson’s recollections.
• 18:02 – 22:04: Rhino Project’s Steve Loves Ammo on holding “RINOs” accountable and fighting government waste.

3. New York City Mayoral Race – Crisis Point

Theme: Intense rhetoric surrounding the NYC mayoral election, with dire warnings about leftist candidates.

Key Points

• Democratic Socialist candidate Mamdani is leading; Stinchfield and activist guests warn of a “disaster.”
• Questions about Mamdani’s background, honesty, and alleged ties to anti-American organizations.
• Calls for all energy to back Curtis Sliwa as the only hope.
• Hostility toward “establishment Republicans” and so-called “RINOs” blamed for losing control to far-left candidates.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “This is all part of the Islamic takeover of America. That I promise you.” – Stinchfield [34:36]
• “I’m tired of everyone talking about this boogeyman... At this point in the game, there’s only one option... to back Curtis Sliwa.” – Scott Libado [36:34]
• “New York will be a disaster with Cuomo as well... if they make the dumbest decision... they're going to get what they deserve...” – Stinchfield [41:52]

Timestamps & Segments

• 33:08 – 35:55: Critique of Mamdani and controversial citizenship claims.
• 36:33 – 41:52: Scott Libado interview – passionate plea for Curtis Sliwa.
• 41:52 – 43:27: New Yorkers warned to unite against “the madman.”

4. Rare Earth Minerals: America’s New Security Frontier

Theme: Dependence on China for critical minerals is a national security risk; Trump’s efforts to secure new deals are key.

Key Points

• Coverage of President Trump’s deals with Japan and efforts to break China’s mineral monopoly.
• Brody Sutherland (Patriot Critical Minerals CEO): “We do have them here [in the US]... for decades, the focus has been on allowing other countries to develop them for us.” [27:37]
• U.S. has not produced tungsten for over a decade; all of it is imported mostly from China.
• “China could basically shut the west down... in six to nine months...” – paraphrased Steve Hanke and agreed by Sutherland [30:54-31:05]

Timestamps & Segments

• 24:17 – 31:47: Discussion of Trump’s negotiations, interview with Brody Sutherland, importance of U.S. mining, and China’s dominance.

5. Protecting Yourself Against IRS Enforcement

Theme: Advice for Americans facing IRS action, with repeated emphasis on government overreach.

Key Points

• Guest: Cameron Kinsey, Tax Network USA.
• Advice: Take IRS letters seriously, seek expert help, beware of “cookie cutter” firms.
• Focus on personalized support for clients, especially those sharing conservative, “limited government” values. [45:49]

Timestamps & Segments

• 43:27 – 47:20: IRS resistance strategies, client support ethos, and practical pointers for listeners.

6. Media, Diversity, and Political Satire

Theme: Critiques of progressive politicians and DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) initiatives.

Key Points

• Clips mocking AOC’s “Coco for Cocoa Puffs” energy and dramatic speeches about New York diversity. [48:13]
• Karine Jean-Pierre’s interview circuit and her emphasis on being the “first” black/queer press secretary: “No one had ever seen someone like me at that podium...” [51:05]
• Stinchfield’s response: “The only thing unique about her was that she didn’t know what she was doing.” [51:17]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Biden’s auto-pen scandal

  • “The power [of the presidency] is invested by the American people, not staff.” – Rep. Cloud [08:37]
  • “If it’s illegal, that makes it criminal. This ought to be referred to for prosecution.” – Grant Stinchfield [01:08]

• On Obamacare fraud

  • “Imagine that in terms of a private sector company, which company could continue to sell you a product if one third of you chose not to continue using that product…” – David Mansdorfer [13:38]

• On China’s mineral dominance

  • “China could basically shut the West down in six to nine months.” – Steve Hanke, quoted by Brody Sutherland [30:54-31:05]

• On New York City politics

  • “There’s only one option that New Yorkers have and that is to back Curtis Sliwa… If you want to save this city and your livelihood, you must back Curtis.” – Scott Libado [36:34-37:20]

• Satire and sarcasm

  • On DEI: “The only thing unique about her was that she didn’t know what she was doing...” – Grant Stinchfield [51:17]
  • On media brands: “The New York Post ain’t the effing New York Post anymore.” – Scott Libado [37:10]

Summary Table of Key Segments

| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Notable Quotations/Content | |-------------|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:00-10:35 | Biden auto-pen, House oversight, legality | Stinchfield, Cloud | “They hijacked America...this is a coup.” – Stinchfield | | 10:37-18:02 | Budget battle, Obamacare, government shutdown | Stinchfield, Mansdorfer | “35% of people don’t even use these... plans” – Mansdorfer | | 18:02-22:04 | Rhino Removal Project, RINOs in Congress | Stinchfield, Loves Ammo | “We’re over $43 trillion in national debt” – Steve Loves Ammo | | 24:17-31:47 | Rare earth minerals, China, Trump negotiations | Stinchfield, Sutherland | “China could shut the west down” – Sutherland | | 33:08-43:27 | NYC mayoral race, Mamdani vs. Sliwa | Stinchfield, Libado | “You must back Curtis Sliwa” – Libado | | 43:27-47:20 | IRS, Tax Network USA | Stinchfield, Kinsey | “We’re here to fight for you” – Kinsey | | 47:54-50:34 | Critique of AOC, DEI, Karine Jean-Pierre | Stinchfield, AOC, KJP | “First black, queer...” – KJP; host’s sarcasm in response |

Final Takeaways

• Stinchfield Tonight is stridently critical of Democratic leadership, foregrounding themes of “deep state” malfeasance, bureaucratic waste, and the perceived threat of radical leftism.
• The episode’s commentary style is energetic, unapologetically partisan, and at times openly sarcastic.
• Major topics: the Biden auto-pen scandal; ACA-related fraud during the shutdown; national security vulnerabilities over rare earth minerals; NYC mayoral race as a culture war flashpoint; and strategies to counter IRS action.
• The episode consistently calls for activism, accountability, and political engagement from its audience, urging listeners to support conservative initiatives and be aware of irreparable changes allegedly threatening “American values.”

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