Podcast Summary: Stinchfield Tonight – October 31, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Grant Stinchfield (iHeartPodcasts)
Date: November 1, 2025
Featured Guests:

• Senator Ted Cruz (via clips)
• Roger Stone, political consultant
• John Solomon, investigative journalist
• Steve Toth, Texas State Rep.
• Terry Donovan, Charlotte mayoral candidate
• Mark Morano, Climate Depot
• Greg Hartley, body language expert
• Kip Herridge, Vertical Research Advisory CEO

Main Theme

This episode of "Stinchfield Tonight" on Real America’s Voice centers around accusations of political weaponization by the Biden DOJ, focusing on the "Arctic Frost" investigation that allegedly targeted nearly 200 Republican entities and individuals, including GOP senators, political consultants, and right-wing media figures. The discussions expand to cover claims of a "Muslim takeover" in American cities, alleged failures in Democratic city policies (with a focus on crime and climate change), and includes regular commentary on body language related to current events and political figures. The episode maintains a combative, populist-conservative tone, emphasizing themes of government overreach, threats to “American values,” and the need for accountability.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Weaponization of the DOJ: The “Arctic Frost” Investigation

• Host Grant Stinchfield opens the show with outrage over the latest revelations involving the “Arctic Frost” investigation, stating that nearly 92 conservative media outlets and hundreds of GOP individuals were targeted by Special Counsel Jack Smith and the Biden DOJ.
• Judge Boasberg is accused of rubber-stamping 197 subpoenas, most related to Donald Trump and his associates. Stinchfield repeatedly labels this as “treasonous” and “worse than Watergate.”
• Senator Ted Cruz (02:28):

  “I am right now calling on the House of Representatives to impeach Judge Boasberg... He put his robe down, stood up and said, sign me up to be part of the partisan vendetta against 20% of the Republicans in the Senate. That is a dereliction of duty and a violation of the judicial oath.”

• Roger Stone joins to discuss being targeted, labeling the DOJ’s actions as “the greatest single abuse of power since Watergate.” He alleges that the same actors behind past Trump investigations continue to orchestrate attacks:

  “This is just a continuation of the same seditious conspiracy. It starts in 2017, it goes through two fake impeachments, the 2020 election, the January 6th hoax...” (05:52)

• John Solomon provides a timeline suggesting the Arctic Frost investigation only escalated after Trump announced his 2024 run (07:18).

2. Allegations of Biased Lawfare Against Trump & Allies

• Roger Stone claims the true motive was silencing those with influence over “the MAGA masses.” He refers to the Biden administration's strategy as a "tsunami of lawfare."

  “They tried to keep him off the ballot, they tried to impoverish him, they tried to bankrupt him, they tried to throw him in jail and ... ultimately they tried to shoot and kill him. And he transcended all of that to pull off the greatest single comeback in American political history.” (08:04)

• Both Stone and Stinchfield repeatedly call for “accountability”—including potential criminal charges—against those involved in the investigation.

3. Alleged “Muslim Takeover” in US Cities & State Legislation

• Stinchfield expresses alarm at FBI reports of a foiled ISIS plot in Michigan, which he links to demographic and cultural changes in cities like Dearborn and Minneapolis.
• Audio Clip (12:22): Samples the Muslim call to prayer in Dearborn, framing it as evidence of a “takeover.”
• Stinchfield interviews Texas Rep. Steve Toth, who has introduced legislation to ban Sharia law in Texas.
• Steve Toth (14:25):

  “Islam is not consistent. Islam is not coherent. Islam does not work with a constitutional, democratic, constitutional republic... If you're going to practice Islam in America, you have to practice Sharia. We can't have Sharia law in the United States.”

• Toth and Stinchfield argue that blue counties are “embracing” Sharia law, which they call “the perfect ingredient to destroy America.”

4. Law Enforcement & Cultural Debate

• The episode criticizes cities and counties for policy changes accommodating Muslim practices, such as the refusal to remove hijabs in mug shots (Mecklenburg County, NC).
• The recent violent death of Irina Zarutska in Charlotte is cited as emblematic of failed “blue city” leadership.

5. Blue City Management & The Call for Change: Charlotte Mayoral Race

• Terry Donovan, Republican mayoral candidate in Charlotte, emphasizes the need to “wake up” to rising crime and calls for National Guard intervention due to police understaffing.
• Terry Donovan (20:17):

  “People have got to wake up... make sure they go to city council meetings, know who represents them... These are the people who make decisions about our daily lives...”

• Stinchfield connects Charlotte’s situation to a nationwide pattern in Democrat-controlled cities.

6. Climate Change Rhetoric: Bill Gates & Policy Debates

• Stinchfield covers the Los Angeles wildfires, criticizing the delayed release of information blaming firefighters instead of climate change.
• Bill Gates is quoted as retreating from “catastrophic” climate rhetoric, which guest Mark Morano interprets as a significant shift:
  • Mark Morano (29:14):

    “There is no climate danger. There is no climate catastrophe. Bill Gates single handedly canceled the climate emergency... He's literally transitioning into Donald Trump's climate view.”

• Morano frames Gates’ shift as opportunistic, suggesting it’s motivated by business interests tied to AI and energy.

7. Body Language and Political Communication Segment

• Greg Hartley analyzes body language from various politicians:
  • Trump’s handshake with Xi Jinping is described as friendly and respectful (34:59).
  • Gavin Newsom is critiqued for inconsistent stories about his son and Charlie Kirk, with Hartley highlighting body language cues indicating possible dishonesty (36:03, 38:06).
  • Discussion of J.D. Vance’s communication style as congruent and effective (40:00).
  • Nancy Pelosi’s attempt at a faux Southern accent during a religious commentary is lampooned (40:44).
  • AOC’s passionate delivery is contrasted with her perceived lack of substance (41:44).

8. Investment & Trump’s Economic Policy

• Kip Herridge discusses his investment strategy, advocating for gold, Bitcoin, and equities, attributing recent market gains to the “Trump economic miracle.”
• Kip Herridge (46:37):

  “We have the right president for the right time, Grant. No question about it. The Trump economic miracle is what's driving a lot of this.”

• He encourages listeners to sign up for his newsletter and emulates a populist, pro-Trump investment message with a special free offer.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Sen. Ted Cruz (02:28):
  “Impeach Judge Boasberg... part of the partisan vendetta against 20% of Republicans in the Senate. That is a dereliction of duty...”
• Roger Stone (05:52):
  “This is just a continuation of the same seditious conspiracy. It starts in 2017... goes to the January 6th hoax...”
• Steve Toth (14:25):
  “Islam is not consistent... nothing about Sharia law that works that we can live with...”
• Terry Donovan (20:17):
  “People have got to wake up... These are the people who make decisions about our daily lives.”
• Mark Morano (29:14):
  “Bill Gates singlehandedly canceled the climate emergency... transitioning into Donald Trump’s climate view.”
• Greg Hartley (36:58):
  “He’s leaning into it quite literally when he's talking to Charlie [Kirk], and then here he’s backing away… the first time is probably true and this is probably not.”
• Kip Herridge (46:37):
  “The Trump economic miracle is what's driving a lot of this. Now with Trump's tax cuts, massive deregulation… he said this is going to be a golden age for America.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• DOJ Weaponization & Arctic Frost Investigation: 00:23–10:33
• FBI & Alleged Muslim Takeover: 10:53–17:44
• Charlotte Mayoral Race, Crime & Leadership: 17:44–23:47
• L.A. Fires, Climate Debate, Bill Gates Shift: 25:33–33:03
• Body Language Segment (Trump, Newsom, Pelosi, AOC): 34:49–43:09
• Trump Economy & Investment with Kip Herridge: 44:24–48:02

Overall Tone and Style

• Combative, populist, deeply critical of the Biden administration and Democratic leadership.
• Heavy emphasis on the need for accountability, justice, and protecting “American values.”
• Language is direct, often inflammatory, blending news, opinion, and advocacy.

For New Listeners

This episode provides a comprehensive view of the rhetoric and perspective typical of Real America’s Voice and Grant Stinchfield’s program: intense focus on alleged governmental abuses, pronounced skepticism of liberal policy, and the championing of populist conservative themes around justice, America First policies, and opposition to both cultural and political adversaries. If you want a sense of current right-wing populist media discourse, this episode covers the major topics, from DOJ investigations to immigration, crime, and culture wars, all with an eye towards the 2024 election and Trump’s role as central protagonist.