The America First Podcast: Episode 38 | September 23, 2025

Hosts: Joe the Box, John the Blanket, Freddie Rubino
Podcast: Real America’s Voice, iHeartPodcasts
Date: September 25, 2025

Overview

This emotionally-charged episode centers on the aftermath of the assassination of prominent conservative figure Charlie Kirk. The hosts explore American values, faith, the nature and narrative around political violence, and what they view as the mainstream media's dishonesty. They reflect on their admiration for President Trump and the “MAGA” movement, express frustration at the treatment of conservatives in the media, and discuss faith-based responses to tragedy and community solutions. Personal anecdotes and pointed opinions feature prominently, creating a passionate, unfiltered dialogue aimed at fellow conservatives.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Remembering Charlie Kirk and Contrasting National Reactions

• The episode opens with a tribute to Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the peaceful, prayerful response to his death among conservatives, contrasted to violent actions after past high-profile deaths (e.g., George Floyd).
  • [03:24] John the Blanket: “All the people out there praying for Charlie. Every station... was somber and words of heal and unity. Total opposite [from George Floyd]. If that doesn’t shed some light on the difference between left and right, I don’t know what does.”
• The hosts view the response as proof that the MAGA/conservative movement promotes peace and unity, in opposition to what they claim is left-wing violence.

2. Defending Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement

• Discussion transitions to defending Donald Trump’s character, showing a video clip praising his generosity, relatability, and strength.
  • [06:10] Freddie Rubino: “This guy has been tested in every possible way. It’s inspiring.”
• The hosts argue that negative media portrayals of Trump are deliberate lies stemming from a desire to dismantle the MAGA movement.
  • [07:02] Freddie Rubino: “They’re not stupid... They’re deliberately spreading lies to take down this MAGA movement... That’s their biggest weapon, is the lie.”

3. Violence and the Media Narrative

• The hosts string together a series of media clips and high-profile quotes advocating violence against Trump, highlighting selective outrage.
  • [09:27] Freddie Rubino (quoting): “‘They’re still going to have to go out and put a bullet in Donald Trump and that’s a fact.’”
• Criticism of double standards in media coverage, especially on taxpayer-funded public TV.
  • [10:20] John the Blanket: “It’s coming on a platform we support through our taxes... How they get away with lying on public television is beyond me.”

4. FCC Standards & ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ Controversy

• Hosts support increased enforcement by the FCC after controversial statements by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
  • [11:07] Freddie Rubino: “You can’t come on and say, ‘put a bullet in them’... There are rules.”

5. The ‘Left-Wing Violence’ Argument

• Use of a viral video listing incidents of violence attributed to the left, reinforcing the claim that the biggest threats come from “radical” leftists, not MAGA supporters.
  • [18:54] Commercial Announcer (via video): (Lists numerous events attributed to the "left wing," culminating in Kirk’s death.)
  • [19:59] Freddie Rubino: “That’s a lie they try to spin, that the biggest threat to this country is MAGA.”

6. Faith, Forgiveness & the Spiritual Response

• Moving segment on Charlie Kirk’s widow expressing forgiveness, prompting deep reflections from the hosts about faith, personal change, and the power of Christian forgiveness.
  • [22:05] John the Blanket: “Definitely not an easy thing to say... That is tremendous faith.”
  • [23:59] Freddie Rubino: “That’s the Holy Spirit inside you... that’s what the outpouring was over this whole time.”
• Commitment to spiritual growth and the transformative influence of Kirk’s life and death on the community.

7. Solutions: Faith, Community, and the Pursuit of Truth

• The show’s final segments turn toward practical and philosophical solutions:
  • Faith-based gatherings: Weekly Bible study and prayer at the America First Warehouse.
  • [28:01] John the Blanket: “Anything with God is good as far as I’m concerned.”
  • Fact-checking and independent truth-seeking: Encouraging listeners to verify information for themselves and not depend on mainstream platforms.
  • [28:48] Freddie Rubino: “The greatest way to continue the MAGA movement... is the truth... Seek the truth.”

8. Culture Wars: Gender, Islam, Assimilation

• Hosts mock the concept of men having babies and express disdain for the transgender movement, connecting it to leftist ideology and purportedly harmful influence in schools.
  • [30:54] Freddie Rubino: “Of course [a man can have a baby] is a lie. And people are forwarding the lie, and some of the lies are so ridiculous.”
• Strong condemnation of perceived lack of assimilation among Muslim immigrants, referencing post-9/11 and pro-Palestine protests.
  • [36:26] Freddie Rubino: “They don’t have the morals that we have because they come from a different kind of a system... What made this country great were our morals, not our laws.”

9. Investing and Self-Sufficiency

• The episode ends with a sponsored discussion on investing in gold (as opposed to fiat currency or the stock market), for financial security.

  • [47:33] John the Blanket: “I’m going to put a dollar a day into my savings... It doesn’t grow half as fast as gold or silver would.”

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “I wake up America First.”
  — John the Blanket, [01:09]
• “If you’re still here after the rapture, you’ve been a bad boy.”
  — Freddie Rubino, [02:16]
• “When you hear about Charlie Kirk and they say, ‘Oh, he was against civil rights’ — just Google it... The truth is out there. Don’t depend on these wicked, lying politicians and journalists.”
  — Freddie Rubino, [08:31]
• “Don Lemon is still saying it. AOC might be the face of the left wing party, but Don Lemon is the ass of the left wing party.”
  — Freddie Rubino, [19:59]
• “There was no destruction, there was no hate. It was just bringing the country together in sorrow. That is the way the MAGA people are.”
  — John the Blanket, [20:36]
• “That’s not human... That’s the Holy Spirit inside you making you do something that’s totally not human, to forgive right away and do that.”
  — Freddie Rubino (on Erica Kirk’s forgiveness), [23:59]
• “Anything with God is good as far as I’m concerned. Any religion... But anything with religion and Jesus, it’s only good stuff.”
  — John the Blanket, [28:01]
• “All I care about is our freedoms.”
  — John the Blanket, [10:20]
• “Gold is God’s money and it belongs in the hands of the American people.”
  — Joe the Box, [48:59]

Important Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:09 | “America First” identity and pride | | 03:24 | Comparing reactions to Charlie Kirk and George Floyd’s deaths | | 06:00–08:30| Pro-Trump montage & defense against mainstream media | | 09:22 | Compilation of violent statements from media about Trump | | 18:53 | List of violent events attributed to left-wing perpetrators | | 22:05 | Reflections on forgiveness from Charlie Kirk’s widow | | 28:01 | The role of church and Bible study in community healing | | 30:54 | Dismissal of transgender rights and discussion of “truth” | | 36:26 | Critique of perceived lack of assimilation by Muslim Americans | | 47:33 | Gold and silver investment pitch for self-sufficiency |

Tone & Style

• Patriotic, faith-driven, and highly combative against the “mainstream” and political left.
• Conversation is rich in anecdotes, humor, and informal, working-class camaraderie.
• Heavy use of sarcasm and hyperbole, especially when referencing political opponents and media.

Summary for New Listeners

This episode mixes personal grief, frustration, and faith following Charlie Kirk’s death, serving as both a rallying cry for the MAGA movement and a critique of American political culture. The hosts recall Kirk’s influence, decry alleged media and leftist violence and misinformation, and urge their audience to seek truth, maintain faith, and support community initiatives. Solutions suggested revolve around spiritual revival, critical thinking, and financial independence. The show ends on a note of rededication—to God, family, and conservative values—framed as the antidote to today’s political and cultural turmoil.