THE WAR ROOM WITH STEPHEN K. BANNON (EP. 5066)

Date: January 14, 2026
Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Stephen K. Bannon

Episode Overview

This episode dives into a range of headline-grabbing issues facing the U.S. and the West, including ongoing protests in Iran, alleged government overreach against American protesters, the perceived threat of Islamic influence and immigration, recent political moves in Texas and Oklahoma, and President Trump’s economic and foreign policy strategies. With a special focus on grassroots resistance to “invasions”—both literal and ideological—Bannon and his guests promote an urgent, populist, and nationalist response to contemporary challenges, positioning Texas as the front line in America’s cultural and political struggle.

Major Discussion Points & Insights

1. International Affairs & Hardline Policies

• Greenland and NATO Expansion ([00:47]):
  President Trump asserts that U.S. control of Greenland is "vital" for national defense and NATO. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are negotiating with Denmark and Greenland officials.

  "Greenland is, quote, vital for the golden dome that we are building and that NATO would be far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the United States."

• Iran Protests & U.S. Response ([01:14]):
  With mounting anti-government violence and executions in Iran, President Trump threatens "very strong action" if the Iranian regime begins executing protesters.
  • [02:07–03:47]: Firsthand testimony from an Iranian doctor about massacre conditions in Tehran hospitals.

    “When I arrived, I saw what we call a mass casualty situation. ... By Friday evening, all the beds were full.”

  • [03:47]: The doctor highlights a lack of hope inside Iran, despite media optimism abroad.

    "Inside Iran, it's a mix of terror, desperation and a tiny flickering shred of hope."

2. Domestic Parallels: Policing & Protest Suppression

• Authoritarian Tactics in the U.S. ([04:51]):
  Bannon draws comparisons between Russian dictator-style crackdowns and scenes of American officers, referencing police brutality against protesters.

  “I see masked people coming up demanding papers... dragging him out and putting their knee on his back. ... This looks like Russia.” – Stephen K. Bannon ([05:00])

• MAGA Populism as a Response ([06:15]):
  Bannon frames MAGA media and grassroots uprising as the answer to a “dying regime.”

  “This is the primal scream of a dying regime. Pray for our enemies because we’re going medieval on these people.” – Steve Bannon ([06:15])

3. Immigration, Islam, and “Invasion” Narratives

• Mass Deportation & Sanctuary Cities ([07:05]):
  Bannon calls for immediate, large-scale deportations in major U.S. cities, decrying sanctuary policies and projecting the fight as existential for America’s identity.

  “We got to clear that out and we got to start mass deportations. Yes, mass deportations in Seattle, in Portland, in Minneapolis and New York City, Chicago.” – Steve Bannon
  President Trump is said to plan cutting federal funds to sanctuary states/cities by February 1.

• European Warnings & UK Entry Denial
  Guest: Eva Vlaar Dingerbrock (Dutch activist, anti-Islamic immigration campaigner)

  • [11:26–14:51]: Eva details her sudden ban from the UK, linking it to her activism and criticism of PM Keir Starmer.

    “I got an email rather out of the blue ... saying that my presence is not conducive to the public good of the United Kingdom.” – Eva Vlaar Dingerbrock ([11:26])
    “If you want America to exist the way that you’ve known it, you have to protect your country from the Muslim invasion that we are facing right now.” ([13:38])

  • Eva credits X (Twitter) as one of the last bastions of free speech left in Europe ([14:24]).

4. Grassroots Local Action: Oklahoma and Texas

• Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Mosque Controversy ([15:08]):
  Report on a contentious city council meeting where a rezoning request for a new mosque was denied after public outcry. Over 1,300 attended, 440 signed to speak.

  “Some people started yelling and had to be removed from the room … council voted 4 to 1 to deny the rezoning request.” ([15:18])

• War Room Texas: New Front in the Immigration Fight ([16:41] onward):

  • Bannon and guest Texas Rep. Brian Harrison (R) paint Texas as the critical arena for stopping Islamic influence, illegal immigration, and progressive policies.
  • Bannon: “We have to stop in its tracks and then reverse it or we’re not going to have our country.”

    “This is why we’ve launched War Room Texas. ... Our objective now, not just to hold, but to add, but with a real agenda.” ([16:41–20:00])

• Terrorist Designation Drive & Legislative Push

  • President Trump and Texas Governor Abbott have designated the Muslim Brotherhood and CARE as terrorist organizations.

  • Proposition 10 (March 3rd): Ban on Sharia law in Texas on the ballot.

  • Brian Harrison outlines strategy: emergency oversight hearings, legislative action, and prompt special session.

    “Further delay from the Texas government is tantamount to acquiescence to the left.” – Rep. Brian Harrison ([22:49])

  • On Broken Arrow, OK Mosque battle:

    “I just want to tell you directly ... We in Texas are with you as you rise up and stand up against the spread of these violent Islamists and jihadists and Sharia communities...” ([22:49])

5. Call to Action & Political Strategy

• Mobilization for Texas Primary ([28:00]):

  “If you’re in Texas, you show up and you vote in the March 3 Republican primary. We are going to have Sharia law language on the ballot. Make sure you show up and vote...” – Rep. Brian Harrison ([28:00])

• Contact Info Pushed:

  • Urges listeners to call Texas House Speaker at 512-463-1000 demanding immediate action.

6. Trump Economic Policies & The Path Forward

• Dr. Peter Navarro on Economic Turnaround ([30:04]):
  Navarro presents Trump’s economic strategy as a fix for Biden-era inflation and trade woes:

  • Focus on raising real wages for “MAGA” and blue-collar workers.
  • Direct efforts against institutional homebuyers, inflation, and trade deficits, especially regarding China.
  • Trump’s policies include banning hedge funds from buying single-family homes, using Fannie/Freddie for mortgage support, and dealing with energy pricing via supply adjustments, including oil imports from Venezuela for efficiency.

    “1 million illegal aliens, 1% increase in rents, 20 million illegal aliens ... 20% rise in rates. Right on him [Biden].” – Dr. Navarro ([33:40])

• Trade Deficit and Global Trade War ([35:50, 37:06]):
  Navarro describes reduced trade deficits and encourages global alignment against China’s predatory trade practices.

  “President Trump is trying to defend our manufacturing base, our supply chains, our defense industrial base against the predation not just of China, but of much of the rest of the world...” ([37:06])

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On Authoritarianism in the U.S.:

  “This looks like something that you would expect in Russia ... This is what America looks like in 2025 for protesters.” – Stephen K. Bannon ([04:51])

• On Grassroots Power:

  “You need bottom up. … You give me bottom up with the MAGA and War Room posse, there’s nothing that can beat you.” – Steve Bannon ([17:30])

• On Immigration Threat:

  “If you want your country to survive ... you have to protect your country from the Muslim invasion that we are facing right now.” – Eva Vlaar Dingerbrock ([13:38])

• On Political Delay:

  “Further delay from the Texas government is tantamount to acquiescence to the left.” – Rep. Brian Harrison ([22:49])

• Economic Linkage:

  “Whenever wages go up faster than inflation, people are better off. ... Biden caused inflation. Trump cures inflation.” – Dr. Peter Navarro ([31:30])

Important Timestamps

• 00:47 – Trump’s stance on Greenland & NATO
• 01:14–03:47 – Iran protest crisis and firsthand testimony from Tehran
• 04:51–06:15 – Bannon draws comparison to Russian crackdown; law enforcement and protest suppression in the US
• 07:05–11:24 – Mass deportation advocacy, sanctuary city crackdown
• 11:26–14:51 – Eva Vlaar Dingerbrock interview: UK activism, free speech, warnings for America
• 15:08–16:41 – Oklahoma mosque zoning fight and local populist activism
• 16:41–23:00 – Texas as front line: "Islamic invasion," legislative and grassroots action, congressional moves
• 28:00–29:46 – Rep. Brian Harrison’s mobilization call and Texas GOP primary strategy
• 30:04–37:06 – Dr. Peter Navarro details post-Biden economic and trade policies; manufacturing revival and inflation control
• 41:11–48:56 – Bannon on rare earths, critical minerals, economy, and strategy for winning midterms

Conclusion

This fiery episode of THE WAR ROOM frames domestic unrest, immigrant “invasion,” and economic malaise as interconnected existential threats best fought with bottom-up MAGA activism, legislative urgency, and hardline economic policies. Texas and Oklahoma are painted as bellwethers and battlegrounds. With calls to legislative action, coordinated grassroots uprisings, and constant reminders of victories past and to come, the hosts urge listeners to stay engaged, fight “radical Islam” and “leftist infiltration,” and work to secure a Trump-led resurgence.

For more:

• Brian Harrison: Primary campaign & legislative info at [Texas House website]
• Dr. Peter Navarro: daily clips at PeterNavarro.com
• Eva Vlaar Dingerbrock: Find her on X (Twitter) for latest updates
• Action: Call Speaker of Texas House at 512-463-1000