Stinchfield Tonight – September 22nd, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Grant Stinchfield (iHeartPodcasts)
Air Date: September 23, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Stinchfield Tonight tackles the fallout and conspiracy theories surrounding the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Grant Stinchfield forcefully defends the innocence of Israel and President Trump amidst growing speculation, critiques leftwing rhetoric, and explores the outpouring of faith and unity at recent memorials. The episode includes interviews with Army Col. (ret.) Derek Harvey, Texas Rep. Nate Schatzline, policy analyst Kurt Couchman, and AMAC CTO Dave Kane, spanning topics from political violence to grassroots activism and fiscal policy. Throughout, the show maintains a tone of urgency, combative defense of conservative values, and celebration of Christian faith as a driving force for the American right.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

[00:23–06:27]

• Grant Stinchfield opens with a strong assertion that "Israel did not kill Charlie Kirk," pushing back on conspiracy theories sprouting from both the left and right. He reveals personal connections to Kirk and decries efforts to politicize his death:
  • "I am now witnessing a push, certainly from those on the right, to somehow capitalize off of Charlie Kirk's murder… Israel did not kill Charlie Kirk." [00:23]
  • "What's going on right now with the conspiracy theories...is being pushed to take away from Charlie Kirk's ultimate message and his great memorial that took place yesterday." [01:14]
• Stinchfield criticizes Candace Owens for promoting these conspiracies and notes, "There's a reason she wasn't invited [to the memorial]." [01:57]
• Mary Kathryn Hamm interjects: "Do not stop asking questions," [02:12] — met with Stinchfield’s warning not to let questioning become baseless speculation.

2. The Role of the Left and Media Rhetoric

[02:33–05:45]

• Stinchfield refutes the claim that "Trump is controlled by Zionists," declaring, "President Trump is not controlled by anyone. This is a man who controls every action coming out of the White House because he is in charge." [02:33]
• He blames Democrats and leftist rhetoric for inciting violence:
  • "If you want to look at an enemy from within, you only have to look at our United States Congress. There are Democrats that have encouraged would-be assassins..." [03:03]
• Ilhan Omar and Jasmine Crockett are called out for "Nazi rhetoric" and alleged support of violence. Stinchfield is especially scathing toward Omar:
  • "Ilhan Omar...you belong in the garbage can of history." [04:27]

3. Debunking Israel Conspiracies with Col. Derek Harvey

[06:25–10:47]

• Col. Derek Harvey joins to denounce the theory of Israeli involvement:
  • "It's crazy. It's fantasy land talk. It's conspiracy talk." [06:50]
  • He frames the spread of such ideas as a coordinated effort by “Marxist leftists and Islamists...to drive a wedge between Israel and the United States.”
  • Suggests involvement of Antifa, LGBTQ, and other “violent groups” rather than a foreign plot.
• On claims Trump is also “controlled by Zionists,“ Harvey insists:
  • "He, you know, that's just poppycock and it's manipulation and innuendo because they don't have any facts..." [10:25]

4. The Memorial & Christian Forgiveness

[12:05–16:41]

• The show reflects on the emotional power of Charlie Kirk’s memorial, highlighting a moving moment:
  • Nate Schatzline quotes Jesus from the cross: "Forgive them for they not know what they do." [12:13]
• Stinchfield admits his struggle to forgive and relates it to his faith:
  • "I can't forgive him. And maybe this is where I lack as a Christian...I don't wish violence...but I don't wish them [leftists] success in their jobs." [13:10]
  • He calls for “death” as the punishment for Kirk’s assassin, emphasizing that forgiveness doesn’t preclude justice.
• The unity and faith on display at memorial events (in Arizona and Fort Worth) are praised:
  • "Americans coming together to celebrate the life of one of the most instrumental conservatives that we have seen in decades, if not forever. Charlie Kirk." [15:53]

5. National Revival and Christian Identity

[17:53–22:30]

• Nate Schatzline describes recent events as a “national revival” and emphasizes faith as central to the conservative movement:
  • "Yesterday was not a memorial service. Yesterday was a spark and a flame of revival like I've never seen in my life." [17:53]
  • He recounts the rising occurrence of conversions and open faith on college campuses.
• Stinchfield and Schatzline stress a “radical love” response—contrasting peaceful, prayerful conservative gatherings to leftwing protests.

6. The State of American Politics – Budget Battles and Accountability

[26:02–34:36]

• Stinchfield addresses President Trump’s call for “retribution” and restructuring within the DOJ. He and Mary Kathryn Hamm call out perceived leftist hypocrisy in decrying DOJ weaponization.
  • "We are not going to tolerate gaslighting...the president is weaponizing the DOJ. It was Joe Biden..." [26:58]
• Policy analyst Kurt Couchman joins to discuss the federal budget impasse, advocating for real fiscal reforms:
  • "If we want this to work, then we actually need Congress to do A budget and get all the committees involved..." [30:55]
  • He claims partisanship on both sides enables institutional dysfunction.

7. Grassroots Patriotism and Local Activism

[36:54–43:56]

• The episode spotlights the upcoming RAV–AMAC Patriot Boot Camp, supporting local activism and practical political engagement.
• Dave Kane of AMAC details event goals: teaching people about grassroots organizing, running for local office, DEI battles at school boards, and more:
  • "We try to pick places that are deep in the communities...You can fight for your community. And if everyone does that...you have a nation saved." [38:47]
  • On engaging with local school boards: "We teach you how you can run for school board...how to become a certified poll watcher." [41:00]

8. Personal Well-Being and Christian Witness

[45:40–51:13]

• Stinchfield discusses Energized Health and links personal transformation to being an effective advocate for values.
• John Jubilee emphasizes the importance of a “healthy mind, body, and spirit,” and reveals Kirk himself had been interested in the program:
  • "Charlie Kirk was going to do energized health. Charlie was going to do it. So, you know, he doesn't need it now. He's got a perfect heavenly body." [48:00]

9. Crisis Among Youth & Moral Outrage

[53:47–54:37]

• The final segment highlights a disturbing high school football injury in Michigan as a symptom of decaying morals and lack of guidance:
  • "Where is that person’s parents? Where is the coach that allows that?...You ought to face criminal charges for doing that to somebody. Despicable." [53:47]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• Grant Stinchfield:

  • "Israel did not kill Charlie Kirk. Is the assassination...bigger than the accused, Tyler Robinson? I believe it is. But I don't think it has anything to do with Israel." [00:23]
  • "You only have to look at our United States Congress. There are Democrats that have encouraged would be assassins..." [03:03]
  • "Ilhan Omar, you are so disrespectful...Forget about the dustpan of history. You belong in the garbage can of history." [04:27]

• Colonel Derek Harvey:

  • "It's crazy. It's fantasy land talk. It's conspiracy talk." [06:50]
  • "There is not one fact, not one data point that points to anything other than...some disturbed kids probably tied up with Antifa and LBGTQ or transgender violent groups..." [07:33]
  • "Absolutely not. [Trump]...that's just poppycock and it's manipulation and innuendo because they don't have any facts..." [10:25]

• Nate Schatzline:

  • "Yesterday was not a memorial service. Yesterday was a spark and a flame of revival like I've never seen in my life." [17:53]
  • "The life of Charlie Kirk truly woke up a generation...The death of Charlie Kirk didn’t just wake them up. It radicalized them...Radicalization...means that we unapologetically commit to speak the truth, even if it costs us our life." [19:33]

• Dave Kane (AMAC):

  • "We try to pick places that are deep in the communities...You can fight for your community. And if everyone does that...you have a nation saved." [38:47]
  • "We teach you how you can run for school board...how to become a certified poll watcher." [41:00]

• John Jubilee:

  • "We are a mind, a body and a spirit. You know, we have all three, and all three are important. The spirit is the most important, as we all just learned through Charlie." [47:33]
  • "Charlie Kirk was going to do energized health. Charlie was going to do it. So, you know, he doesn't need it now. He's got a perfect heavenly body." [48:00]

Timeline of Important Segments

• [00:23] – Opening: Addressing conspiracies about Kirk’s assassination
• [02:33] – On Trump, Zionists, Congressional rhetoric, and aggressions from the left
• [06:27] – Interview with Col. Derek Harvey: Dismantling Israel conspiracy theories
• [12:05] – Memorial highlight: Calls for forgiveness
• [17:53] – Texas Rep. Nate Schatzline on faith resurgence post-Kirk’s death
• [26:02] – Discussing Trump, DOJ, and calls for accountability
• [29:47] – Kurt Couchman on budget gridlock and institutional reform
• [36:54] – AMAC and RAV’s grassroots boot camp event for Patriots
• [45:40] – Energized Health and connecting personal health to activism
• [53:47] – Disturbing football game incident as commentary on today’s youth

Episode Tone and Takeaways

• The episode is impassioned and confrontational, stressing a deep distrust for mainstream narratives and leftist politics.
• A call for faith, forgiveness, activism, and unity through the lens of Christian principles and patriotism resonates throughout.
• The tragic death of Charlie Kirk is framed as both a rallying point for the conservative movement and a springboard for spiritual revival.
• The show positions “the left” and supposed conspiracies as existential threats, while repeatedly celebrating grassroots engagement and personal resilience.

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