Podcast Summary: Stinchfield Tonight (September 12, 2025)

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Grant Stinchfield
Date: September 13, 2025
Episode: STINCHFIELD TONIGHT SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2025

Overview

This charged episode of "Stinchfield Tonight" is centered on the aftermath of the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. Host Grant Stinchfield delivers a fiery critique of the official response, investigates potential ideological motivations behind the shooter, and explores broader issues of political violence, media double standards, illegal immigration, and election integrity. Expert guests and correspondents contribute with analysis and personal insights, shaping a narrative of urgency and cultural divide.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Breaking News & Reaction to Charlie Kirk's Assassination

• [03:24] Grant Stinchfield opens with news that Charlie Kirk’s wife Erica will address the media, urging prayers for the Kirk family.
• Criticism of Utah Governor Spencer Cox: Stinchfield sharply criticizes Cox for "hijacking" the FBI press conference meant to address the investigation, suggesting Cox used the event to elevate his profile rather than provide substantive updates.

  “Do not let the governor of Utah hijack your news conference... You don't do that on the back of Charlie Kirk's death.” — Grant Stinchfield [04:24]

• Call for Investigation Details: Stinchfield laments the lack of concrete information, especially connections between the suspect and groups like Antifa.

2. Ideological Context & Suspect’s Background

• [06:34] Stinchfield points to evidence of leftist ideology tied to the suspect, including images from the suspect’s mother’s Facebook.
• Shell Casing Engravings: Details of the casings’ engravings are read aloud and interpreted as left-leaning symbolism, memes, and possible Antifa-related imagery.

  “The ‘bella chow’ stuff, that's a saying from World War II, from Italy...pushing back against fascists, Nazis.” — Stinchfield [08:28]

• Demand for Action: Calls for Antifa to be designated a terrorist organization, noting legislation filed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna.

3. Interview: Jonathan Cho (Turning Point USA)

• [12:28] Cho reflects on Kirk’s legacy and the emotional state of Turning Point staff.
• On the Suspect’s Motivation: Cho, drawing on his Antifa reporting experience, says there is a strong likelihood the suspect was influenced by far-left ideology.
• Key Quote:

  “...we believe that there is no doubt that this young man, the suspect Robinson, he was influenced at the very least by far left ideology and the tactics and the violence of Antifa.” — Jonathan Cho [14:37]

• Necessity for Proper Labeling: Emphasized that designating Antifa as a terrorist organization would empower law enforcement.

4. Media & Social Media Double Standards

• [17:43] Stinchfield reads out callous social media comments celebrating Kirk's death and criticizes Instagram for warning him after he posts in defense of Kirk.

  “I'm tired of the double standard as we watch Charlie Kirk be murdered over and over again on social media.” — Stinchfield [18:52]

• Statement Killings: Stinchfield and guest Greg Hartley discuss this new category of ‘statement’ killings—murders intended as ideological statements to intimidate others.

5. Interview: Greg Hartley (Behavior Expert)

• [20:37] Explains the psychological dynamics behind such killings, linking them to esteem-building within radical communities.
• **Hartley distinguishes between political assassinations and ‘statement killings’, noting that targeting people labeled as ‘fascists’ or ‘Nazis’ is normalized among the far left.

  “If you demonize a person, you take away their humanity. It makes it easy for you to punch them in the face or do whatever you want to them.” — Greg Hartley [24:56]

• Warning for Conservatives: Hartley argues political violence is likely to increase, urging conservatives to be vigilant and outspoken.

6. Coverage of Related Violent Crime & Policy Failures

• [30:19] Stinchfield highlights the case of Irena Zarutska, a Ukrainian-American woman murdered in Charlotte, NC, criticizing progressive policies for letting violent offenders out.
• Illegal Immigration: Discusses the brutal beheading of a boss by an illegal Cuban immigrant in Dallas, connecting it to lax immigration enforcement and lack of deportations.
• Interview with Ben Berkram: Berkram underscores the issue of criminal illegal aliens and criticizes both media and NGOs for "covering" for these offenders.

7. Election Integrity Segment (The 'Voting Dog')

• [42:03] The case of an Orange County, CA dog, Maya, who received and (attempted to) use a mail-in ballot, is discussed as a symbol of election roll failures.
• Interview: Shiloh Marks: Marks, an election integrity activist, details ongoing lawsuits to clean up California’s voter rolls and the resistance faced from local officials.

8. Analysis of Public and Media Reactions

• [53:53] Stinchfield revisits questions about timing and motive regarding Kirk's assassination.
• Condemnation of Violent Rhetoric: Responds to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s denial that Democrats incite violence, citing her own remarks as evidence to the contrary.

  “...not only are we going to punch back, but we about to beat you down.” — Jasmine Crockett (clip) [56:24]

9. Political Division & Hope

• [61:30] Stinchfield concludes with a viral video of a young Democrat condemning leftists celebrating Kirk’s death.

  “As a registered Democrat, all I have to say is the Charlie Kirk shooting just proves that we are the worst... Where's the empathy? Where's the respect, man? It's disgusting.” — Anonymous video [61:32]

• Stinchfield praises this young man for restoring his faith in humanity.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “Do not ever let Governor Spencer Cox run another news conference... You don't do that on the back of Charlie Kirk's death.” — Grant Stinchfield [04:24]
• “The country's in the shape it is [because of] Republicans like that you put in office over and over again... they're afraid of the media, they're afraid of the donors.” — Stinchfield [06:32]
• “This can't continue. This hard left swing that we've taken is like grabbing the wheel of a car and spinning it so hard to the left, you have to correct action.” — Greg Hartley [22:38]
• “Who can argue with killing a Nazi was a good idea in World War II. That’s the whole idea. If you demonize a person, you take away their humanity.” — Hartley [24:56]
• "We are up against demons that want us, if we believe differently than them, dead." — Ben Berkram [36:46]
• "Election integrity... we are so far from being even. I mean, common sense would be a good start for the voter rolls." — Shiloh Marks [44:51]
• "As a registered Democrat, all I have to say is the Charlie Kirk shooting just proves that we are the worst... Where's the empathy? Where's the respect, man? It's disgusting." — Anonymous [61:32]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Charlie Kirk coverage and press conference critique: [03:24–12:28]
• Antifa connections – Interview w/ Jonathan Cho: [12:28–17:28]
• Social media double standards: [17:43–20:37]
• Statement killing & psychological analysis – Greg Hartley: [20:37–26:30]
• Violent crime cases (Zarutska & Dallas beheading): [30:19–37:50]
• Election integrity (Maya the voting dog) – Shiloh Marks: [42:03–49:51]
• Public/media responses, political rhetoric: [53:53–58:25]
• Concluding reflections and hope: [61:30–end]

Tone & Language

The episode is delivered in an urgent, often confrontational style characteristic of Grant Stinchfield. There is consistent use of emotional and combative language, positioning the show’s perspective in direct opposition to both mainstream media narratives and left-leaning political figures.

Summary

This episode is a comprehensive, emotionally charged response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, linking the act to what Stinchfield and his guests perceive as a broader leftist culture of political violence and media duplicity. It includes deep skepticism of official narratives, explicit accusations against both political opponents and the media, and urgent calls for political engagement and vigilance. The episode closes with a rare note of optimism, highlighting a young Democrat’s condemnation of violent rhetoric as a glimmer of hope for civil discourse.