STINCHFIELD TONIGHT – September 4, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Grant Stinchfield (iHeartPodcasts)
Date: September 5, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of "Stinchfield Tonight" dives into the latest heated debate in Congress with RFK Jr.'s testimony, dissecting its political and cultural significance, while juxtaposing it with President Trump’s surprising tech summit at the White House. Stinchfield also covers the California water crisis, election integrity efforts, and muses on the evolving relationship between the Trump administration and Big Tech leaders. The episode is rich with pointed commentary, debate highlights, interviews, and memorable moments reflecting the host’s candid, unapologetically conservative perspective.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. RFK Jr. Takes On Congress ([00:23]–[06:05])

• Main Story: RFK Jr., now a member of President Trump’s cabinet, testifies before Congress, challenging Democratic senators on child health, vaccine policy, and governmental mandates.
  • Highlight: RFK Jr.’s pointed question to Senate Democrats about chronic disease in children and their role in rising rates.
    • Quote (RFK Jr.):
      “How many preventable child deaths are an acceptable sacrifice for enacting an agenda that I think is fundamentally cruel and defies common sense... chronic disease in our children went up to 76%. And you said nothing. You never asked the question, why it's happening.” ([00:23])
• Host Analysis: Grant Stinchfield frames RFK Jr. as flipping the 'hot seat,' making senators uncomfortable and exposing “deep state” Pharma ties.
  • Quote (Stinchfield):
    “RFK Jr. proved himself today to be well schooled, strong willed, and yes, he also proved that the truth can be very triggering.” ([01:34])
  • He sharply lampoons Senator Wyden’s appearance as symbolic of the establishment's alleged disconnect.
• Vaccine Debate: The conversation turns to mRNA vaccines and mandates, with Stinchfield insisting RFK Jr. wants to offer choice rather than enforce or deny vaccines.
  • Quote (Stinchfield explaining policy):
    “He just gave people choice. Now, Democrat senators got beat down in all of this. They acted like little children.” ([04:01])

Memorable Moment:

• The “starfish” metaphor, used by a senator to emphasize making individual differences, is sarcastically rejected on air.
  • Quote:
    “I'm sorry that you're not worthy of this nice little pin, sir, is a nice reminder. I'm going to pray for you...” ([05:21])

2. Interview with Dr. Kelly Victory: Media, Policy, and Healthcare ([06:05]–[09:46])

• Guest: Dr. Kelly Victory, Chief of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, friend of RFK Jr.
  • Praises RFK Jr. for standing against his former party and its alleged hypocrisy.
    • Quote (Dr. Victory):
      “Democrats have overwhelming disdain for Robert Kennedy Jr... He's fundamentally rejected their entire platform and called them out for the frauds and hypocrites that they are.” ([06:12])
  • Points out the irony of Democrats blaming RFK Jr. for healthcare costs and vaccine access after passing the ACA.
• COVID Death Tally Critique: Discussion of alleged misattribution of COVID deaths and incentive structures for U.S. hospitals.
  • Quote (Dr. Victory):
    “I said from the very beginning, the virus is real. The statistics are not, in part because... they were fraudulently attributing the cause of death to Covid when it was anything from, you know, a stroke, heart attack, gunshot wound to the chest, whatever else.” ([08:44])

3. White House Tech Summit: Trump Meets with Big Tech ([09:46]–[32:43])

• Segment: Live cut to President Trump hosting a dinner with tech CEOs and industry leaders, discussing AI, manufacturing, and supply chains.
• Trump’s Position:
  • Emphasizes American leadership in AI, manufacturing, infrastructure, and the global race for technological supremacy.
  • Welcomes past critics – Zuckerberg, Gates, Sergey Brin, Tim Cook, Sam Altman, Lisa Su, Satya Nadella – highlighting bipartisan, pro-business cooperation.
    • Quote (Trump):
      “President Trump is willing to put everything aside for the good of America. From Sergey Brin at Google, you have Bill Gates, you had Zuckerberg spending millions...Now they're sitting in the Oval Office with him, not just sucking up to him, but thanking him for his push.” ([32:55])
• Big Tech Leaders’ Comments:
  • Mark Zuckerberg (Meta): On record investments in U.S. digital infrastructure ([11:08])
  • Bill Gates: Speaks on innovation in health, AI, and vaccine development ([16:31])
    • Quote (Bill Gates):
      “AI for our foundation is that we want a doctor for everyone in Africa through AI...The work being done by the people at this table is changing the world.”
  • Lisa Su (AMD): Notes administration’s support for U.S. semiconductor industry ([14:59])
  • Tim Cook (Apple): Thanks Trump for creating an environment for major U.S. investments ([17:30])
  • Sam Altman (OpenAI): Praises shift to pro-innovation policy ([21:20])

Memorable Quotes:

• Trump on American exceptionalism:
  “They can copy, but they can't create like we can create.” ([32:14])

• Trump on RFK Jr.:
  “He's a very good person. He's... got some little different ideas. I guarantee a lot of the people at this table like RFK Jr. And I do, but he's, he's got a different take. And we want to listen to all of those takes.” ([28:14])

Notable Exchange:

• Journalist questions on vaccine policy and Trump’s stance regarding “denying” vaccines ([28:10])
• Discussion on tariffs for foreign-made chips/semiconductors to incentivize domestic production ([29:00])
• Free speech crackdown in the UK, with Trump expressing surprise and concern ([31:00])

4. Host Commentary: Big Tech and Shifting Alliances ([32:55]–[37:22])

• Stinchfield reflects on the irony of Big Tech leaders “sucking up” to President Trump, given their prior adversarial roles.
• Critiques mainstream tech platforms for demoting conservative voices, highlighting the absence of positive Trump coverage on Google.
  • Quote:
    “They took food off of my table...You will all benefit from it. This economy is going to rock and roll. President Trump could have easily said, ‘I’m not inviting these people in.’ But instead, President Trump’s the bigger man. And in the end, he’s winning, and he’s winning for America.”

5. California Water Crisis: Interview with Keely Covello ([37:22]–[44:06])

• Topic: Governor Newsom’s push to decommission water reservoirs, affecting rural communities and farmers.
• Guest: Keely Covello, investigative journalist from Potter Valley, CA
  • Outlines the existential threat to small towns and downstream communities if dam removals proceed.
    • Quote (Covello):
      “Otter Valley is kind of the canary in the coal mine...But folks all the way down to Bodega Bay...will lose a vital water source. So this is a very dire issue. It's existential.” ([39:11])
  • Discusses the emotional and generational impact on local families and agriculture.
  • Emphasizes reliance on the federal government for support, skepticism of state politicians’ motives.
    • Quote:
      “They believe in fish over people. They have truly an anti human agenda.” ([42:48])
• Stinchfield claims this will “backfire” on Newsom politically due to broad support for farmers.

6. Election Integrity Efforts: Interview with Andy Mangione ([45:23]–[48:31])

• Guest: Andy Mangione, AMAC Senior VP
• Discussion:
  • AMAC’s grassroots movement for recruiting poll workers, ensuring fair elections at every level.
    • Quote (Mangione):
      “The more eyes we have on the election, the more people can report. And it's as simple as that...It is imperative that we have as many sets of conservative eyes on our elections.” ([48:04])
  • Pushback against claims that President Trump would seize control of elections; clarifies constitutional limitations on presidential power over state-run elections.

7. AI in America: Closing Reflections ([49:17]–[50:55])

• Stinchfield closes by touting Trump as a visionary leader in AI.
• Brief comedic asides referencing satirical headlines about Trump and AI-generated content.
• A reiteration of the show's support for American innovation—and a tongue-in-cheek vow never to be replaced by “AI” on his own show.
  • Quote:
    “Just don’t go with AI in this program. Just let me come in and do it myself. No computers. That means I’d be out of a job and I’d hate that.” ([50:49])
• Signs off with, "Stinchfield's army rolls. We'll see you tomorrow night, folks."

Timestamps for Key Segments

• RFK Jr. Congressional Testimony Highlights: [00:23]–[06:05]
• Interview: Dr. Kelly Victory on RFK Jr. & COVID Policy: [06:05]–[09:46]
• White House Tech Summit with Trump & Big Tech: [09:46]–[32:43]
• Host on Big Tech & Trump Alliance: [32:55]–[37:22]
• California Water Crisis — Keely Covello Interview: [37:22]–[44:06]
• Election Integrity — Interview with Andy Mangione: [45:23]–[48:31]
• Trump’s Embrace of AI — Reflections & Sign-Off: [49:17]–[50:55]

Notable Quotes (with Attribution & Timestamps)

• RFK Jr.:
  “How many preventable child deaths are an acceptable sacrifice for enacting an agenda that I think is fundamentally cruel and defies common sense?” ([00:23])

• Stinchfield on RFK Jr.:
  “He also proved that the truth can be very triggering.” ([01:34])

• Dr. Kelly Victory:
  “The virus is real. The statistics are not, in part because... they were fraudulently attributing the cause of death to Covid when it was anything.” ([08:44])

• Trump (on American innovation):
  “They can copy, but they can’t create like we can create.” ([32:14])

• Keely Covello (on dam removals):
  “Otter Valley is kind of the canary in the coal mine...this is a very dire issue. It’s existential.” ([39:11])

• Andy Mangione:
  “It is imperative that we have as many sets of conservative eyes on our elections to make sure they’re administered effectively and most importantly, fairly.” ([48:04])

Tone & Style

Throughout, Grant Stinchfield maintains a combative, populist, and satirical tone, skewering establishment politicians, media, and tech elites, while hailing RFK Jr. and Donald Trump as champions of American freedom and innovation. Interviews and commentary are lively, direct, and unapologetically partisan, with a strong focus on grassroots action and skeptical scrutiny of official narratives.

For listeners who missed the episode, this summary captures the arc of debate, key arguments, and the spirit of the show—delivering an inside look at American politics, grassroots activism, and the unpredictable world of 2025.