The Benny Show – October 27, 2025

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A deep-dive on new evidence and inconsistencies in the January 6th pipe bomber case, wider discussion on establishment media narratives, Trump’s international influence, attacks on left-wing identity politics, and a candid interview with journalist Julie Kelly and Rep. Wesley Hunt.

Episode Overview

Benny Johnson opens “Spooky Week” with a focus on explosive new revelations about the unsolved January 6th pipe bomber case, highlighting newly released footage, a $500,000 reward, and a bombshell report from Julie Kelly. The episode explores the shifting narrative around January 6th, law enforcement inconsistencies, and the possibility of a federal operation gone wrong. Major guests include investigative journalist Julie Kelly and Texas Congressman Wesley Hunt.

Key Discussion Points & Chronological Timestamps

1. New Pipe Bomber Evidence & Institutional Failures

[00:01–05:00]

• Benny sets the stage: New footage, info, and a $500,000 reward for the Jan 6th pipe bomber.
• Quote (Benny, 00:40): “It’s been five years. Where the hell was all that footage?”
• Julie Kelly to join with her latest discoveries; Benny previews suspicions of an official coverup.

[05:00–15:00]

• Questions surrounding Kamala Harris entering the DNC HQ, walking by a pipe bomb, and the absence of a narrative making her a central victim.
• Benny speculates the pipe bomber’s role: “My suspicion is that the pipe bomber is, is in fact a Fed... the reason why you would do that is because if you have a bomb scare in D.C. then you can redivert all law enforcement on the Capitol grounds.” [09:45]
• Diversion theory: The pipe bombs drew police from Capitol grounds, leaving it “exposed for bad actors.”
• Claims of FBI informants/agents embedded on Jan 6th; skepticism about MAGA's involvement in criminal behavior.

2. Interlude: Trump Abroad, Into the Culture Wars

[15:00–20:00]

• Benny lightens the mood: footage and multiple camera angles of Trump “dancing in Malaysia.”
• Reflects on global recognition: Japan’s new female Prime Minister, Sanae Takachi, and why Western feminists ignore her.
• Quote (Benny, 20:05): “Feminism isn’t about women at all... it’s about left wing Marxism and using women as a vessel.”

3. Pipe Bomber: Witness Discrepancies & In-Depth Reporting

[27:41–53:44]

• Walkthrough of Julie Kelly’s report:
  • Pipe bomb found near RNC by Carlin Younger, a FirstNet employee with law enforcement ties.
  • Younger’s account riddled with timeline inconsistencies:
    • Told FBI and media conflicting reasons for laundry trips when finding the device.
    • Claimed to see a suspicious woman matching the FBI description—but surveillance contradicts.
    • Her story undermines the official narrative that device was planted night before; she asserts it wasn’t present at noon.
• Quote (Benny, 45:20): “Younger appears to be the only individual with direct knowledge that disputes the FBI's timeline...”
• New footage shows pipe bomber “on the phone, constantly,” yet — “only phone in the federal government that cannot be hacked.” [45:47]
• Discussion with Rep. Hunt about Congressional committees finally looking at the evidence: “People need to be in handcuffs.” [52:02]
• Hunt criticizes delay, calls for action: “We have to take this all the way to the mat.” [52:32]

4. Revisiting January 6th & the Political Weaponization

[53:44–61:00]

• Hunt and Benny discuss Nancy Pelosi’s angry response when questioned about National Guard deployments.
  • Pelosi clip (54:42): “Shut up. I did not refuse the National Guard. The president didn’t send it.”
• Hunt: “She's terrified... that’s the reaction of a caged animal. She needs to watch out.” [58:58]
• Conversation shifts to pipe bombers, political prisoners, and parallel narratives (Ashley Babbitt’s shooting).

5. 2028 Election Speculation & GOP Dynamics

[61:00–67:57]

• Trump teases running against AOC and Jasmine Crockett in 2028.
• Rep. Hunt: “That would be a dream scenario... basically just giving it to us. That would be a layup for our party.” [62:05]
• Critique of Democratic Party bench, Hunt positions himself as “America First patriot.”

6. Urban Politics, Migration, and Democratic Strategy

[67:57–70:34]

• Discussion of blue state decline, socialist mayoral candidates, and population shifts to Texas and Florida.
• Electoral impact: “That’s a net swing of 10 to 15 electoral votes there already.” [68:32]

7. “Code Switching” & Leftist Pandering to Black Voters

[70:34–81:50]

• Benny and Hunt play/roast clips of Gavin Newsom adopting a “black” vernacular, and Hillary Clinton’s “hot sauce” interview.
• Hunt explains “code switching” and attacks “white benevolent liberals:” [72:42] “The most racist person I’ve ever seen... many of them don’t even know it.”
• Asserts that in his Texas district, voters care about character and service, not race.

8. In-Depth Interview: Julie Kelly Unpacks Witness & FBI Inconsistencies

[85:26–117:58]

• Julie Kelly expands on her findings:

  • Carlin Younger's background in law enforcement, counter-terrorism; perfect timing and placement for finding bomb.
  • Discrepancy in device details (timer set for 20 minutes before Congress convened), suspiciously specific descriptions.
  • Lack of DNA or phone evidence, and conveniently corrupted cell phone data files from Jan 5.
  • “The scheme almost succeeded... but exposes the need to reveal every detail.” [32:11]
  • Kelly: “It is all too convenient that this individual... decided to do her laundry... at a time to perfectly coincide.” [91:35]
  • Raises possibility of a “fed-directed” op, referencing law enforcement tabletop exercises before Jan 6.

• Benny probes why Democrats/FBI never used the Kamala Harris “victim narrative”:

  • “That seems like the most glaring admission that something in this op went horribly wrong, that they couldn’t control it.” [107:05]

• Benny highlights FBI’s rapid forensic capabilities (his personal experience with death threat), contrasting with years-long ‘no progress’ on pipe bomb evidence.

• Julie Kelly: “They never thought anyone would ask... They really believed the January 6th narrative of an insurrection would hold, that no one would start digging around.” [115:29]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Benny Johnson — Pipe Bomber's Role (09:45):
  “The pipe bomber was an individual whose role, while it might not be known to them, was instructed via federal authorities…”
• Wesley Hunt — Political Accountability (52:32):
  “This new evidence has to get investigated to a T. We have to take this all the way to the mat. We have to take this to the finish line. And people need to be in handcuffs.”
• Julie Kelly — Timing Inconsistency (89:59):
  "What are the chances that this individual decides at noon, precisely at noon on January 6th... to go do her laundry at a communal laundry room that just happens to be behind the Capitol Hill Club and the RNC?"
• Benny Johnson — Suspiciously Convenient (91:35):
  "It's all too convenient that this individual Carlin Younger, spotted this, decided to do her laundry, went back at a time to perfectly coincide with a..."
• Benny Johnson — On FBI Inaction (113:30):
  "...they’ve been able to ascertain zero DNA evidence on this thing. Like was it built in a vat, was it built on the moon? ... How in God's green Earth has there been no physical evidence?"
• Julie Kelly — Why No Investigation (115:29):
  "They never thought anyone would ask. They really believed the January 6th narrative of an insurrection would hold..."
• Benny Johnson — Exposing Leftist Pandering (72:26):
  “Why does it happen so much?... because it's so cringe.”
• Wesley Hunt — On "Code Switching" (72:42):
  “This is the efforts of white benevolent liberals that don't view us as equal at all... they talk down to us.”

Segment Timestamps (Summary)

• 00:01–15:00: Show open, Trump updates, setup on pipe bomber mystery
• 15:00–27:41: Trump’s international reception, fake feminism, global influence
• 27:41–53:44: Deep analysis of pipe bomb evidence, Younger’s inconsistencies
• 53:44–61:00: Pelosi/National Guard, January 6th narrative, Hunt critiques
• 61:00–70:34: Election 2028 speculation, blue state exodus, red state ascendancy
• 70:34–81:50: Left-wing pandering, code switching, culture war
• 85:26–117:58: Julie Kelly in-depth: witness profiles, FBI timelines, new evidence
• 119:33–end: Show wrap-up, faith/gratitude message

Tone & Energy

• Language/Tone:
  Direct, sardonic, frequently sarcastic, passionate, and often combative towards institutional leftism, government agencies, and mainstream media narratives. Mixes humor with gravity, particularly when covering new evidence or inconsistencies.

• Dynamic:
  Lively interplay between Benny and guests; Benny bounces between investigative seriousness, partisan banter, and comic relief for audience engagement.

Conclusion

This episode of The Benny Show scrutinizes the unresolved mysteries of the Jan 6th pipe bomber, highlighting major discrepancies in witness testimony and the official timeline as reported by investigative journalist Julie Kelly. Through pointed interviews and commentary, Benny and guests draw connections between institutional failings, possible federal operations, and the strategic manipulation of political narratives. The latter half accelerates into culture war topics, Democratic electoral weakness, and exposes performative “wokeness.” The episode closes with a message of faith, perseverance, and a call to “keep asking questions” as new revelations emerge.

For listeners wanting a fast-paced, skeptical, and highly critical look at January 6th, with a blend of investigative journalism, political commentary, and unvarnished cultural critique, this episode is essential.