Podcast Summary: The War Room with Stephen K. Bannon (Episode 5018)
Date: December 23, 2025
Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Steve Bannon
Guests: Glenn (Patriot Mobile Representative), Rosemary Jenks, Joe Allen, E.J. Antoni, Rabbi Wielicki
Overview
This episode of “The War Room” centers on real-time conservative activism around immigration, political mobilization, technology regulation, US and Israeli policy, and economic trends as the year draws to a close. Steve Bannon leads discussions with special guests on the key populist priorities for 2026: backing American interests, responding to global challenges, and pressuring both Congress and corporate behemoths to realign with conservative and nationalist principles.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Patriot Mobile & Conservative Movement Support
(Main segment: 04:11–13:46)
- Glenn (Patriot Mobile Rep) talks about sponsorship of the Jason Aldean tour and the recent AMFest event. Patriot Mobile’s core values are highlighted: freedom of speech, Second Amendment rights, right to life, and supporting military and first responders.
- “Our goal was really to support the conservative movement and glorify God in everything we do...We have four pillars: First amendment, second amendment, right to life, and military and first responders.” (Glenn, 06:35)
- Glenn shares a personal story where Patriot Mobile’s sponsorship led to a saved life via a pro-life outreach, emphasizing the company’s role in cultural battles.
- Patriot Mobile faces criticism:
- “When you take a stand and you say, hey, this is who we are...all of a sudden you have this giant target on your back.” (Glenn, 08:04)
- Patriot Mobile’s switch process is described as seamless, aimed at removing barriers for customers wishing to support aligned causes.
- “If you get service today, we can do it. Not only do we do it better because of our customer service, but also because we’re buying a premium level of service.” (Glenn, 09:17)
- Business plans and ongoing commitment to donate a percentage of profits back to aligned causes are mentioned.
2. Immigration and the GOP’s Shift to Moratorium
(Segment: 13:46–29:13, 22:07–29:13)
- Rosemary Jenks breaks down polling at AMFest showing overwhelming support (90%) for an immigration moratorium, both legal and illegal.
- “It’s just ludicrous to think that, you know, we need to essentially pay slave labor...when we have plenty of Americans.” (Rosemary Jenks, 14:41)
- She critiques mainstream conservative talking points about being “a nation of immigrants” as donor/corporate-driven:
- “That is more foolish, phony, totally phony Republican talking points of people that are owned by the donors, owned by the corporations…” (Steve Bannon, 17:08)
- The H1B visa program is called out as a “complete scam” needing immediate shutdown, but Jenks warns the problem extends across various visa categories.
- Americans’ shifting attitude: Young people in particular recognize the economic costs and social changes caused by mass immigration.
- “People want to be able to recognize their community as an American neighborhood. That’s not too much to ask. This is our country. America is for Americans.” (Rosemary Jenks, 24:37)
- How to Take Action:
- Jenks directs listeners to IAPAction.com for congressional rankings, fact sheets, and advocacy tools.
- “We rank all 535 [members of Congress]. We also have resources, fact sheets on all the various visas...” (Rosemary Jenks, 26:22)
- Legislative Update:
- Shoutout to Rep. Chip Roy’s PAUSE Act, a comprehensive immigration moratorium bill (27:36).
3. Artificial Intelligence: Regulating Big Tech
(Segment: 29:13–41:08, 36:55–41:08)
- Joe Allen summarizes the populist demand for federal regulation of AI and technology, citing new polling showing bipartisan support for government intervention.
- “They don’t want to see tech companies basically regulating themselves...Americans overwhelmingly do want to see some kind of government intervention.” (Joe Allen, 30:44)
- Legislative efforts:
- Marsha Blackburn’s Trump America AI Act combines approaches from state and federal levels, focused on the concept of “duty of care” for tech firms.
- “Any company who is producing any kind of algorithmic system that they know could get kids addicted...they will be liable for the harms done and they will be responsible for eliminating the harms before deployment.” (Joe Allen, 37:45)
- Marsha Blackburn’s Trump America AI Act combines approaches from state and federal levels, focused on the concept of “duty of care” for tech firms.
- Bannon warns that tech billionaires are trying to control or water down regulation, and that AI’s job impact could herald a new labor crisis if left unchecked.
4. Economy & Labor Market Trends
(Segment: 41:08–45:58)
- E.J. Antoni addresses new economic data, asserting that strong GDP growth is genuine and not propped up by government spending, as under the Biden administration.
- “This is real private sector growth. Consumer spending is absolutely booming right now...It points to huge increases in productivity. My guess is that has to do with people starting to use AI…” (E.J. Antoni, 41:27)
- AI’s dual-edged impact: While some jobs will go, many will see productivity — and hence wages — improve.
- Trust in statistics:
- Antoni refutes claims that new administration employment statistics are unreliable, noting methodologies have not changed since previous administrations.
5. Middle East: Israel, Syria, and US Foreign Policy
(Segment: 46:12–58:08)
- Rabbi Pesach Wielicki details the instability in Syria, the risks posed by Turkish-backed jihadist groups, and the growing calls within Israel for complete independence from US aid and policy constraints.
- “The entire Syria situation is very destabilized. And the United States needs to course correct, because they’re backing the Turkish backed Al Qaeda, ISIS alumnus who is trying to impose his Sunni jihadist rule.” (Rabbi Wielicki, 48:54)
- US diplomatic/military choices are criticized as potentially undermining both Israeli and US interests in the region.
- New push for Israeli self-reliance:
- “...no more US Aid to Israel and instead just engage in some joint investments on military technology and advanced weaponry, but no more aid to Israel. The Israelis realize...when the United States has so much leverage due to the aid...” (Rabbi Wielicki, 56:04)
- Rabbi Wielicki plugs his social media and analysis for further reading (@rabbipw on X, Israel365 YouTube).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Bannon on the populist shift:
- “This is the primal scream of a dying regime. Pray for our enemies because we’re going medieval on these people. Reasons I got a free shot on all these networks lying about the people. The people have had a belly full of it...It’s going to happen.” (Steve Bannon, 02:49)
- Patriot Mobile on faith and politics:
- “We’re the party of love. We’re a company of love.” (Glenn, 07:41)
- On legal immigration:
- “Fixing the H1B is great. Eliminating the H1B is great. But it’s not going to solve the whole problem because our legal immigration system is massively out of control and has been for the last 50 years.” (Rosemary Jenks, 15:47)
- AI regulation imperative:
- “Duty of care...if you have a chatbot like ChatGPT and you know that it might seduce children sexually or seduce children into committing suicide, then you are then liable for eliminating that risk before deploying the product...I think this is one of many positive steps that government could actually provide in order to throw sand in the gears of the machine.” (Joe Allen, 37:45, 39:20)
- On Israel’s stance toward US aid:
- “Prime Minister Netanyahu has been saying this more quietly in the past, but now getting louder about it, that we need to end US Aid to Israel. It also will politically make a lot of sense in the current climate.” (Rabbi Wielicki, 56:04)
Key Timestamps
- Patriot Mobile & AMFest: 04:11–13:46
- Immigration Populism & Moratorium Debate: 13:46–29:13; further at 22:07–29:13
- AI & Tech Regulation: 29:13–41:08, 36:55–41:08
- Economic Overview (EJ Antoni): 41:08–45:58
- Middle East, Israel, and US Policy: 46:12–58:08
Resource Links Shared
- Patriot Mobile: patriotmobile.com/Bannon (Promo code: Bannon)
- Immigration Action: IAPAction.com (Rosemary Jenks’ advocacy)
- Joe Allen’s AI Policy Analysis: JoeBot.XYZ
- Rabbi Wielicki’s Content: X/Twitter @rabbipw, Israel365 YouTube, Jerusalem Post Author Page
Tone & Final Takeaways
The episode is unapologetically fiery and populist, stressing action, urgency, and community mobilization on major policy fronts. From corporate activism to comprehensive immigration reform and the fight to regulate or rein in tech, the through-line is the need to prioritize American interests and sovereignty (echoed in the Israel segment), all underpinned by a strong faith-based and nationalist ethos.
For listeners wanting to catch up or get involved, the episode signposts advocacy actions, legislative efforts to watch, and supplies a clear, values-driven battle cry for the coming year.