The Patriettes Podcast: Episode 35

Date: September 4, 2025
Hosts: Angie, Donna, Shannon, Teresa
Location: America First Warehouse, Long Island, NY

Overview

Episode 35 of The Patriettes Podcast covers a whirlwind week of unsettling news and deep reflection on American culture, politics, and values. The hosts open with well-wishes for Rudy Giuliani after his recent car accident and segue into a heartfelt discussion of his legacy and imminent Presidential Medal of Freedom. The meat of the episode focuses on the tragic Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis, using it as a lens through which to examine broader issues around transgender identity, youth mental health, parental responsibility, and government responses. The conversation is punctuated with impassioned pleas for honest debate, cultural renewal, and local action, and it closes with updates on upcoming events and a prayer for a nation in crisis.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Rudy Giuliani: Accident and Legacy

Timestamps: 01:14–06:15

• The hosts begin with concern for Rudy Giuliani, a close friend of the show and the warehouse, who was recently involved in a car accident after helping a woman he thought was a domestic abuse victim.
  • “He had just finished helping a domestic abuse victim and […] was hit from behind in his car and he sustained some significant injuries […] but thankfully they're not life threatening. He is recovering like the warrior that he is…” (B, 01:35)
• Celebration of Giuliani being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Donald Trump.
  • “As President of the United States of America, I am pleased to announce that Rudy Giuliani, the greatest mayor in history of New York City, I'm going to say, of the country, America's mayor […] will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, our country's highest civilian honor.” (B quoting Trump, 03:09)
• Emotional montage and personal stories about Rudy’s personality and generosity.
  • “He’s just a normal guy. Yeah. Been to dinner with him and Andrew, and it's like they're just like...you're an extension of your Italian family.” (A, 05:11)
• New development: the woman who flagged Rudy down as a victim was supposedly the abuser—a shocking twist.

2. Tragedy in Minneapolis: Catholic School Shooting

Timestamps: 06:41–22:10

• The hosts react to the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting perpetrated by Robert Westman, who was associated with both the church and school.
  • "He opened fire at the windows of the church during a back to school mass...He himself died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. But two others are deceased and 17 people were injured." (B, 07:01)
• The hosts discuss the shooter's family dynamics, theories about causes, and the societal context.
  • “Once you start signing off to change your children's, you know, gender...” (A, 07:38)
  • Reference to the shooter’s journal and his feelings toward his parents:
    Quote: "Your Words, mother, made me stay in my discomfort...But the way you handled it led me to wanting to kill so, so many people, which is sick and sad." (D, 09:05)
• Debate ensues about parental roles, gender transition, and the culture wars; hosts are critical of hormone therapy for minors and express suspicion about mental health treatments and government involvement.

3. Transgender Issues, Mental Health & Societal Impacts

Timestamps: 17:02–24:09

• Discussion on overmedication of children, possible links between psychiatric drugs and mass shootings.

  • “What kind of psychotropic drugs were they on currently or at some point in their life?” (D, 17:12)
  • “RFK is now opening an investigation to find out what drugs this guy happened to be on.” (D, 17:20)
  • Notable Quote (RFK clip):
    "There's never been a time in America...when people walked into a church or a school...and just started randomly shooting. It's happening in our country. It's not happening around the world...One of the culprits we need to examine is whether the fact that we are the most overmedicated nation in the world..." (Guest, 18:39)

• Critique of modern youth culture: too much screen time, not enough sunlight or physical activity, insufficient parenting.

  • "Let them go outside, let them get in the mud, let them get wet and dirty." (A, 20:33)

• “Transgender” as social contagion—hosts allege a sharp rise driven by culture, celebrity influence, and even vaccines.

  • The hosts list high-profile celebrities with trans children, arguing that “It’s very trendy. Like a bag or a shoe.” (A, 28:07)
  • The theory that vaccines and environmental factors are affecting gender identity:
    "You're getting these vaccines as a baby. You're already altering the DNA already." (A, 30:26)
  • Connection made between autism, vaccines, and gender identity transitions.

4. Schools, Phones, and Parental Rights

Timestamps: 33:05–36:41

• Venting about New York’s proposed ban on smartphones and smart devices in school, arguing that it’s government overreach and intrudes on parental rights.
  • “You have no right to take the fucking phone…my kid’s lifeline if a gunman’s in the school.” (A, 34:13)
• The hosts advocate for homeschooling as a solution to public education issues and safety concerns.

5. Action Items and Upcoming Events

Timestamps: 37:29–44:41

• Announcements of patriot events and rallies, including:

  • The Go USA event (Astoria), New Blood Town Hall (America First Warehouse), Bannon’s War Room live taping, and a shout-out to local radio patriot Kevin Downey Jr.

• Discussion of Trump’s push for a voter ID executive order and mailbox voting restrictions.

  • Quote: "Voter ID must be a part of every single vote. No exceptions. I'll be doing an executive order to that end..." (Trump quoted by C, 41:14)
  • Hosts note a recent Gallup poll showing wide bipartisan support for voter ID.

• Steve Gillen from Project Civic makes an appeal for signatures in support of the SAVE Act, a bill to require proof of citizenship for federal voters.

6. Closing Thoughts: Faith and Resilience

Timestamps: 47:42–end

• A prayer for the nation and for Rudy Giuliani, emphasizing America’s spiritual crisis.
  • “Heavenly Father, we come before you with such heaviness really in our hearts because our world is so broken and we've witnessed so much of that these last week...” (B, 48:42)
• Final rallying cry to keep “faith strong, family close, and freedom alive.”

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• “Let’s make our house great again.” (B, 03:34)
• “You don’t know that. And you know what? If you’re gonna get shot and killed, I'd like to be praying when I go...” (A, 13:32)
• “The truth is the truth. No matter how you want to color code it and how you want to squash it and it's done with letting this happen.” (C, 27:28)
• “It's very trendy. Like a bag or a shoe.” (A, 28:07)
• “Empty the schools. Empty the schools. One of the best things I ever did.” (A, 36:31)
• “Everything he [Trump] does…has intention to every single thing he does.” (C, 44:00)
• “Space Force will help save this world. Space Force has it all.” (A, 48:28)
• “Heavenly Father, we come before you with such heaviness really in our hearts because our world is so broken…” (B, 48:42)

Timeline of Major Segments

| Timestamps | Segment & Topics | |:---:|---| | 00:00 – 06:15 | Rudy Giuliani accident, Presidential Medal of Freedom, legacy | | 06:41 – 22:10 | Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, parental/mental health issues, trans identity debates | | 17:02 – 24:09 | Medication and mass shootings; societal influences on mental health, RFK Jr. clip | | 28:05 – 33:05 | Hollywood “trans kid” trend, vaccines, influence | | 33:05 – 36:41 | School cellphone bans, parental rights, homeschooling advocacy | | 37:29 – 44:41 | Announcements: patriot events, voter ID push, Project Civic’s SAVE Act | | 47:42 – End | Space Force news, closing prayer |

Tone, Style & Takeaways

The Patriettes blend heartfelt reminiscence with feisty debate and deep skepticism toward mainstream narratives. There is a recurring motif: American society is under attack from multiple fronts—government overreach, cultural subversion, mainstream media, pharmaceuticals, and “the enemy” (in both secular and spiritual terms). The hosts lean into faith, family, local action, and unapologetic truth-telling as their response, and encourage others to do the same.

For listeners seeking passionate, grassroots, conservative commentary grounded in both current events and personal conviction, this episode is a prime example of The Patriettes’ approach.