Stinchfield Tonight (September 10, 2025)

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Grant Stinchfield
Date: September 11, 2025
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A raw, urgent broadcast in the immediate aftermath of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Host Grant Stinchfield and his guests react to the event, reflect on Kirk’s legacy, and discuss concerns about escalating political violence and its implications for free speech, national security, and the future of American discourse.

Overview

This episode is dedicated to the shocking and tragic news that Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a student event at Utah Valley University. Stinchfield, deeply affected both personally and professionally, anchors the evening with guests offering personal memories, political analysis, and grave warnings about the state of political discourse. Questions swirl around the attacker’s identity, possible political or foreign connections, and the chilling precedent for other conservative voices.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

[02:25] Announcement and First Reactions to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

• Grant Stinchfield opens the show stunned, angry, and grieving Charlie Kirk’s murder.
• Stinchfield personalizes the loss, highlighting Kirk’s dedication to conservative outreach and his own friendship with him.

“I always knew that I would have to start a show, guys, telling you a lunatic assassinated one of my friends, well known conservative friends, simply for being a voice of reason ... Today they shot Charlie Kirk. Murdered him in front of thousands of college students.” (A, 02:25)

• He draws parallels to the recent attempt on President Trump’s life, expressing fear and outrage about “who’s next.”

[03:41] Political Violence and Blame

• Stinchfield immediately frames the assassination as political violence precipitated by left-wing rhetoric.
• He accuses liberal media and politicians of fanning the flames, claiming they indirectly “egg on would-be shooters.”
• He argues Democrats and the media have lost the right to call Republicans violent; instead, he contends, the “Democrat Party is the party of violence.”

“Democrats no longer get to claim Republicans are the violent ones. The facts just do not support that fake news bullcrap anymore.” (A, 04:14)

• He claims there may be more to the story, referencing possible additional shooters and orchestrated elements.

[06:04] Shooting Details and Surveillance Footage

• Discussion of video evidence of a shooter on the roof, referencing reaction to the failed Trump assassination.
• Raises suspicion of a “well-planned” operation; calls for thorough investigation.
• Multiple references made to Cash Patel (current FBI Director) stating a suspect is in custody.
• Stinchfield and callers dissect video and still frames, looking for signs of a second shooter or a coordinated attack.

[08:00] Congressional Response and Culture War

• Stinchfield is incensed by Democrats’ refusal to honor Kirk with a moment of silence in Congress.

“If there was a leftist pundit, fine. Take a moment of silence... Have some respect for the other side. The left doesn't have any respect for the other side, which is why I have little respect for them.”

• He distinguishes between “radical leaders” and ordinary Democrats but calls for self-reflection among all party members.

[09:08] John Solomon: National Reflection and Historical Parallels

• John Solomon (Investigative Reporter, Just The News) joins, describing the loss as leaving a “hole in our heart that’s never going to be filled.”

“We have a group of people in America that are exhibiting the most downright un American, anti American traits I could imagine ... until we repudiate it, not with a day or a moment or an arrest, but... day in and day out, we’re not going to get a grip on this.” (C, 09:54)

• Solomon ties the crisis to historical moments (WWII, the response to 9/11), suggesting this moment requires a similarly “overwhelming” pushback against intolerance and political violence.
• Warns about normalization of political violence among young people.

[13:10] Was This a Coordinated Attack?

• Solomon and Stinchfield both suggest the possibility of foreign or domestic coordination in the assassination.

“Whoever did this was trying to sign a voice of freedom, a voice of liberty, a voice of Americanism, a voice of faith. And all of us who have our voices have got to stand up in unison and say, we ain’t going to be coward by you cowards.” (C, 12:49)

• Stinchfield references the precise, professional nature of the attack, raising the potential of a “foreign element.”
• Concerns are again raised about a wider campaign against high-profile conservative figures.
• Solomon calls for more transparency, especially in light of similarities with the Butler assassination attempt on Trump.

[15:28] Congressional Voices Call for Ending Political Violence

• Clip of Rep. Wesley Hunt:

“If we can’t disagree without trying to murder each other, then by God, this is not the America that I fought for.” (F, 15:44)

[16:17] Firsthand Eyewitness: Phil Lyman (Utah Gubernatorial Candidate)

• Phil Lyman recounts the event: met Charlie, saw his kindness, describes the chaos and confusion following the fatal shot.
• Lyman’s conclusion: the shooter was likely on the roof, and “knew how to assassinate a person.”

“This was not a disgruntled attendee. This was... somebody who knew how to assassinate a person, and they did it.” (E, 17:44)

[21:03] Charlie Kirk: His Legacy and Character

• Stinchfield and Lyman reflect on Kirk’s influence, debates, and family values.
• Emotional exchange and audio clip highlighting Kirk’s philosophy on fatherhood and responsibility.

“Quality time is everything. You are not above any of the duties or the tasks or the roles. And it comes with a lot of responsibilities.” (F & A, 21:49)

• Stinchfield is struck by the irony that “we couldn’t protect him.”

[22:38] Jennifer Horn: Remembering Charlie and National Division

• Jennifer Horn (radio co-host) recalls Kirk’s warmth, curiosity, and willingness to engage peacefully.

“He was a happy warrior who was a husband, who was a man of faith, and who was unafraid to just talk to people and have civil discourse. And yet that made him a target for someone, some lunatic, some paid assassin, who knows who this guy is. But that made him a target.” (G, 23:16)

• She denounces celebratory or dismissive reactions to conservative casualties in politics.
• Horn recounts the cancellation of a Ben Shapiro event for security reasons as a sign of “terrorism at its core.”

“Do not be quiet. Don’t be afraid. Continue the legacy of Charlie Kirk. Don’t let his death be in vain. And let us continue to speak the truth and continue to fight.” (G, 26:08)

[30:29] Investigative and Counterterrorism Perspective: John Guandolo (Former FBI Agent)

• John Guandolo voices concern that federal and local investigators often miss the wider context—potential for organized, foreign-backed, or ideologically coordinated attacks.
• He connects current U.S. events to “identifiable communist movement and an identifiable Islamic movement working at the ground level across the United States.”
• Warns that killings like Kirk’s and the attempt on Trump are “not lone wolves … these are coordinated operations.”

“These are not, quote unquote, lone wolves. These are coordinated operations. ... Hostile foreign powers like China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, ... Turkey are using these networks that they control in the United States to run these operations.” (H, 35:03)

• Expresses hope with Cash Patel as FBI Director, but urges consideration of all possible suspects, from radical leftists to foreign actors like the CCP and jihadists.

[38:39] Shift to Broader Law & Order Issues: Murder of Irina Serutka in North Carolina

• Stinchfield briefly covers the unrelated murder of a young woman, Irina Serutka, to highlight failures in the justice system.
• Guest Don Brown (Senate candidate) criticizes judicial appointments in North Carolina and slow enforcement of death penalty; calls for severe, public law and order responses and even martial law in blue cities.

[46:08] Final Reactions and Calls to Action

• Stinchfield acknowledges the show’s somber tenor and his personal difficulty continuing with business as usual.
• Decries media and left-wing commentators for character assassinations and enabling rhetoric.
• Brian Glenn (RAV White House Correspondent) reflects on Kirk’s positive influence, especially among young conservatives, and the determination to not be cowed by violence.

“He preached peace, love, compassion. He did it in a very articulate way that people would understand it and they don't want that. So whoever's behind this assassination truly does not like this country.” (D, 48:28)

• Safety concerns are real: Glenn urges all conservative public figures to “put your head on a swivel and protect yourself.”

“If they’re going to come and get you, they’re going to come and get you.” (A, 51:21)

[51:45–End] National Mourning & Closing Statements

• Stinchfield shares that the New York Yankees honored Kirk on the Jumbotron.
• President Trump orders flags to half-mast through the weekend for Charlie Kirk.
• The episode ends on a somber but resilient note, with appeals for unity, prayer for Kirk’s family, and a pledge to not be silenced by violence.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (With Timestamps)

• “Today they shot Charlie Kirk. Murdered him in front of thousands of college students.”
  — Grant Stinchfield (02:25)

• “Democrats no longer get to claim Republicans are the violent ones. The facts just do not support that fake news bullcrap anymore.”
  — Grant Stinchfield (04:14)

• “There is a hole in our heart that’s never going to be filled again. It’s called Charlie Kirk.”
  — John Solomon (09:13)

• “If we can’t disagree without trying to murder each other, then by God, this is not the America that I fought for.”
  — Rep. Wesley Hunt (15:44)

• “This was not settling in our argument. This was not, this was not a disgruntled attendee. This was, this was, this was somebody who knew how to assassinate a person and they did it.”
  — Phil Lyman (17:44)

• “He was a happy warrior ... unafraid to just talk to people and have civil discourse. And yet that made him a target for someone.”
  — Jennifer Horn (23:43)

• “Whoever did this was trying to sign a voice of freedom, ... we ain’t going to be coward by you cowards.”
  — John Solomon (12:49)

• “These are not, quote unquote, lone wolves. These are coordinated operations ... Hostile foreign powers like China...are using these networks ... to run these operations.”
  — John Guandolo (35:03)

• “We’re not going to let this silence us. ... We're gonna draw upon his life ... we're gonna dedicate our work to him.”
  — Don Brown (41:49)

• “If they’re going to come and get you, they’re going to come and get you ... He had God’s hand on him. Charlie has God’s hand on him now. And that I know.”
  — Grant Stinchfield (51:21)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:25] — Stinchfield’s opening, announcement of Charlie Kirk’s death, initial reflection
• [03:41] — Blame and anger directed at political left/media
• [06:04] — Analysis of video evidence, speculation on shooter’s location/motivation
• [08:00] — Congressional response, moment of silence controversy
• [09:08] — John Solomon joins: historical parallels, call to action
• [13:10] — Discussion of professionalism in the attack, theory of foreign involvement
• [15:28] — Rep. Wesley Hunt and Sen. Kennedy on political violence
• [16:17] — Phil Lyman eyewitness account
• [21:03] — Reflections on Kirk’s legacy, family, and values
• [22:38] — Jennifer Horn on Kirk’s character, national division, and media coverage
• [30:29] — John Guandolo: investigation and ideological/foreign angles
• [38:39] — Irina Serutka case, failures in law and order (Don Brown)
• [46:08] — Brian Glenn: further reactions, security concerns, lasting impact
• [51:45] — Closing tributes and President Trump’s directive for mourning

Tone and Language

The tone throughout is impassioned, angry, grieving, and at times conspiratorial. Both host and guests oscillate between calls for unity, prayers for Kirk’s family, and fierce denunciations of the left, media, and even elements of the federal government. Their language is urgent, direct, and unfiltered, consistent with the Real America’s Voice brand and its conservative audience.

Conclusion

This extraordinary, somber episode of Stinchfield Tonight captures the conservative movement in a moment of both vulnerability and defiance. The assassination of Charlie Kirk is presented not only as a personal tragedy, but also as a test for free speech, civil discourse, and the future of American politics. With recurring calls to resist intimidation, continue Kirk’s legacy, and demand accountability, the episode leaves listeners with a sense of shock, sorrow, but above all, resolve.