THE WAR ROOM WITH STEPHEN K. BANNON (EP. #4836)

Podcast: Real America’s Voice / iHeartPodcasts
Date: October 8, 2025
Host: Stephen K. Bannon
Notable Guests: Dr. Peter Navarro, Nate Morris, Jack Posobiec

Episode Overview

This episode of “The War Room” with Stephen K. Bannon dives headlong into the ongoing “war” against what Bannon terms the "deep state," focusing on the legal and political battles surrounding former President Trump, the fallout from the Department of Justice’s actions against Trump allies, and the right-wing populist movement’s confrontation with entrenched interests in both major parties. Central topics include the day’s events surrounding former FBI Director James Comey’s summons (rather than an arrest), the issue of “the administrative state,” mass deportation policy, and the critical importance of upcoming Senate races.

Key Themes and Discussion Points

1. The ‘Deep State,’ Justice, and the Administrative State

Timestamps: [13:20], [16:15], [44:00], [1:13:05]

• Comey’s Summons vs. Arrest:

  • Bannon expresses frustration that James Comey, “arguably the worst political conspiracy in America’s lifetime” ([16:15]), received only a summons instead of a public arrest, in contrast to how Trump allies (such as Peter Navarro) were treated with maximum spectacle and humiliation.
  • Quote: “No perp walk, no arrest, no mug shots, just a summons, whatever that means. This guy lied to the FISA court so they could spy on Donald Trump…” – Taj, guest ([1:13:05])
  • Bannon calls this a failure to build a narrative and apply the same “smash mouth” tactics as the opposition.
  • Quote: “It’s not good enough. If we’re going to take down the deep state, we have to play at their level. And they play smash mouth. Today’s an example. It ain’t good enough, okay?” – Steve Bannon ([13:20])

• The Administrative State vs. Deep State:

  • Bannon distinguishes the “administrative state” (the entrenched bureaucracy) from the “deep state” (a network of intelligence, defense, law enforcement, and corporatist interests).
  • Quote: “The administrative state kind of runs... the whole federal government. The deep state is that convergence of intelligence, defense, national security, law enforcement that essentially runs the country at the beck and call of the financial and corporatist community. They’re all globalists. They hate us.” – Steve Bannon ([44:00])

• Call for Tougher Action:

  • Repeatedly calls for President Trump and his supporters to push harder, particularly to force recess appointments to bypass Senate obstructionism. Bannon bemoans the “tenuous grip” populists have on the levers of power.
  • Quote: “We’re not going to take down the deep state going along these lines. We have to get tougher. We have to get smarter.” – Steve Bannon ([45:12])

2. Contrasts in Law Enforcement: Navarro vs. Comey

Timestamps: [14:50] – [16:58]

• Peter Navarro’s Ordeal:

  • Navarro recounts his “circus arrest” and time in jail for a misdemeanor, contrasting with Comey’s dignified treatment.
  • Quote: “The juxtaposition of my situation... they didn’t regard me as armed or dangerous. They just did it as a circus arrest... And then you got Comey... up to 10 years in prison... involved in the worst political conspiracy in America’s lifetime... If we don’t hold them accountable, they will do it again.” – Peter Navarro ([14:50])

• Call for Accountability:

  • Navarro insists his ordeal should be a wake-up call, warning against leniency towards those who, in their view, undermined Trump’s presidency.
  • Both Bannon and Navarro frame this as part of a much larger, ongoing “narrative war.”

3. Election, Senate Races, and Immigration

Timestamps: [51:33] – [58:40]

• Senate Power and the MAGA Movement:

  • Guest Nate Morris (Kentucky Senate candidate) discusses the significance of grassroot versus establishment Republicans—positioning himself against “Amnesty Andy” Barr and the McConnell wing.
  • Quote: “We know the fundamental crux and the central focus of the MAGA movement is to deport all the illegals. No exceptions, no carve outs, no special rules, no exemptions.” – Nate Morris ([54:40])
  • Emphasizes that the fate of “Western civilization” hinges on these races.

• Language and Narrative in Immigration:

  • Criticizes the use of the term “undocumented workers,” framing it as leftist manipulation. Morris asserts, “Kentuckians know we’re full. We’ve got to send every one of these illegals packing.” ([56:00])

4. Antifa, Political Violence, and Narrative Control

Timestamps: [60:12] – [64:15]

• Antifa Roundtable at the White House:

  • Jack Posobiec calls in en route to a “domestic terrorism” roundtable at the White House, to address violence from the left (particularly after attacks on ICE agents and the murder of Charlie Kirk).
  • Quote: “The President of the United States, I believe, is the man to do it.” – Jack Posobiec ([62:25])
  • Posobiec underscores the infiltration of radical politics into federal institutions since “Obama 1.”

• Historical Context and the Need for Action:

  • Bannon repeatedly compares the present struggle to the American Revolution, stressing that “they have the high ground until we take the deep state apart.”
  • Quote: “You think The Patriots in 1775 didn’t understand they were going up a big hill? Yeah, they did.” – Steve Bannon ([1:11:02])

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |------------|---------------|-------| | 13:20 | Steve Bannon | “It’s not good enough. If we’re going to take down the deep state, we have to play at their level. And they play smash mouth. Today’s an example. It ain’t good enough, okay?” | | 14:50 | Peter Navarro | “The juxtaposition of my situation misdemeanor for an alleged crime... and then you got Comey, okay? It’s like felony up to 10 years in prison... If we don’t hold them accountable, they will do it again. I went to prison so you won’t have to.” | | 44:00 | Steve Bannon | “The administrative state kind of runs... the whole federal government. The deep state is that convergence of intelligence, defense, national security, law enforcement...” | | 54:40 | Nate Morris | “The fundamental crux and the central focus of the MAGA movement is to deport all the illegals. No exceptions, no carve outs, no special rules, no exemptions.” | | 56:00 | Nate Morris | “Kentuckians know we’re full. We’ve got to send every one of these illegals packing.” | | 62:25 | Jack Posobiec | “The President of the United States, I believe, is the man to do it.” | | 1:11:02 | Steve Bannon | “You think The Patriots in 1775 didn’t understand they were going up a big hill? Yeah, they did.” | | 1:13:05 | Taj | “No perp walk, no arrest, no mug shots, just a summons, whatever that means. This guy lied to the FISA court so they could spy on Donald Trump...” |

Key Segments & Timestamps

• Opening & Setting the Table

  • [13:20] – Bannon outlines the day’s disappointment: Comey not arrested; importance of matching the opposition’s aggression.
  • [14:50] – Navarro shares his experience with the justice system; contrasts with treatment of former officials such as Comey.

• The Administrative and Deep State

  • [44:00] – Bannon explains distinction and the need for “smash mouth” action.

• Senate, Immigration, and Political Stakes

  • [51:33] – Nate Morris segment: Kentucky race, MAGA priorities, immigration narrative, call for action.

• Antifa and Domestic Terrorism Roundtable

  • [60:12] – Jack Posobiec previewing the White House meeting, recounting Antifa/BLM violence and government responses.
  • [64:15] – Bannon reflects on the scale of the struggle and the need for continued action.

Tone and Language

Bannon’s tone is intense, combative, and heavily rallying—a call to arms for listeners. He employs war metaphors (“smash mouth,” “fixed bayonets,” “this is revolution”) and repeatedly emphasizes perseverance, vigilance, and the need for “the base” to remain engaged. The language is highly populist, framing current battles as existential for both the American republic and “Western civilization.”

Listener Takeaways

• The War Room asserts a need for tougher, more aggressive tactics from Trump’s movement, warning of the consequences of “going along” with establishment or administrative inertia.
• Legal developments (or lack thereof) involving prominent anti-Trump figures are painted as evidence of systemic bias.
• Immigration, the 2025 Senate races, and direct action against institutionalized left-wing influence are central to Bannon’s outlined priorities.
• The fight is not just political but narrative-based: controlling the story, framing the opposition, and functioning on the same level of intensity as adversaries.

For Further Reference

• Peter Navarro’s Book: “I Went to Prison So You Don’t Have To” – repeatedly promoted as a call-to-action and symbol of resistance.
• Nate Morris Campaign: natemorris.com – cited for listeners interested in supporting the Kentucky Senate candidate.
• Birch Gold and Sacred Human Health: sponsors/interviewees with aligned messaging about economic and personal independence.

In sum:
This episode of War Room is a blunt, unvarnished rallying cry to Bannon’s audience, asserting that half-measures and proceduralism are no longer sufficient to combat what he sees as a hostile, entrenched elite intent on erasing America’s populist movement. Through legal and political updates, guest interviews, and repeated calls for direct action, Bannon frames the day’s events as both cautionary tale and motivator for future, intensified engagement.