The Benny Show | Episode Summary

Title: January 6th Pipe Bomber IDENTIFIED!? BOMBSHELL Report Strikes Fed Deep State PANIC: 'One Of Us…'
Date: November 7, 2025
Host: Benny Johnson
Guests: Corey Lewandowski, Robby Starbuck, brief appearances by Steve Baker, Glenn Beck, Ed Martin

Overview

In a blockbuster episode, Benny Johnson dives into the breaking developments regarding the ongoing investigation into the January 6th pipe bomber incident. Relying on fresh reporting by The Blaze and Steve Baker, Benny explores speculation that the bomber has been identified and potentially has links to the federal government or law enforcement—fuelling "deep state" and "inside job" theories.
Joined by Corey Lewandowski (special adviser to the Trump administration, former law enforcement) and Robby Starbuck (conservative influencer and AI lawsuit plaintiff), Benny dissects new evidence, government responses, and the implications for conservative activism, media bias, and the role of AI in information warfare.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Personal Reflections and Cultural Observations

Benny opens the show with anecdotes from his travels, focusing on grassroots encounters that shape his perspective on faith, family, and the American dream.

• [00:02] Walking the D.C. streets near the pipe bomb site, Benny frames the episode as a direct, on-the-ground reaction to breaking news.
• Shares a motivational story from a flight, meeting a stewardess with 12 kids, which prompts reflections on family values, the "godless Marxist" threat, and the need for unity in conservative ranks.
  • “God said, yo, go have kids… We used to take that kind of thing really seriously. But nobody has big families like that anymore.” — Benny Johnson [06:00]
• Expresses passion for making homeownership accessible for young people, linking affordable housing to the American dream and personal responsibility.

2. On the Road with the Trump Campaign

Benny details recent trips on "Trump Force One," Turning Point events, and camaraderie with the Trump team.

• [09:53] Recaps humorous and memorable journeys with Eric Trump and Jared Isaacman (now NASA administrator).
• Highlights viral moments, including Donald Trump’s live call-in and Melania Trump’s appearance at the Fox Patriot Awards.
  • "You'll never have another first lady like this. So stunning and so ravishing. Magisterial..." — Benny Johnson about Melania Trump [19:19]

3. The Bombshell: January 6th Pipe Bomber Report

Blaze Media Investigation & Revelations

• [20:00+] Breaks down Steve Baker's (The Blaze) investigation, which claims the identification of the January 6th pipe bomber is imminent—and suggests the suspect has ties to federal agencies.
  • “She’s one of us…When pressed back about the confidence level in the suspect’s ID, Baker said… gait analysis of the hooded bomber... actual Software hit is a 94% accuracy. Human analysis... much higher... ‘My God, we got it. Holy smokes.’” — Benny Johnson relaying Baker/Beck [24:11]
• Benny and his contacts receive a “deafening silence” from normally forthcoming federal sources, leading to suspicion about a government cover-up.
  • “The silence is deafening. If you turn it inside out, you’ll realize that everyone’s saying nothing means there’s something here.” — Benny Johnson [24:58]

Theories & Speculation

• Discussion of online rumors: the bomber may be a female member of the U.S. Capitol Police, now relocated to another federal agency.
  • Points to possible video of the suspect waving to Capitol Police officers, fueling speculation of inside involvement. [26:50]
• Highlights suspicious investigative delays and scrutiny:
  • “We believe they’re actively engaged in a cover up… The FBI agents who were on this case were reassigned as soon as they began to nail down who this individual was.” — Benny Johnson [27:15]

4. Corey Lewandowski Interview: Inside the Security Response

Former police officer and Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski provides a law enforcement insider’s view.

• [27:57] Emphasizes the double standard in FBI investigations—contrasting rapid (sometimes overzealous) pursuit of January 6th rioters with the slow pipe bomber probe.
  • “You’re telling me we couldn’t ping the same cell phone area? We don’t have cameras in these locations… This whole thing seems questionable at best.” — Corey Lewandowski [31:54]
• States disbelief at any real MAGA connection to the bomber, noting the movement’s public behavior and media portrayal.
• Critiques federal law enforcement under previous administrations, calling for accountability and transparency.
• Describes the technical improbability of building a pipe bomb, leaving no DNA, and avoiding countless D.C. cameras.
• Links government shutdown to compromised homeland security and border crisis, lambasting Democrats for keeping TSA and other frontline workers unpaid, which increases national vulnerability.
  • “They are purposefully keeping the men and women who are paid to keep us safe every day from getting their paychecks.” — Corey Lewandowski [35:39]

5. Review of the Blaze Report: Glenn Beck & Steve Baker Q&A

[40:41] Benny plays extensive audio from Glenn Beck’s interview with Steve Baker, unpacking the new evidence that points to high-level federal involvement.

• "When I pulled this thread I was shocked by what I saw... After they looked at it they said, 'holy f***, she's one of us.'” — Steve Baker, via Glenn Beck [41:10]
• Gait analysis and forensic software tie the suspect to a 94% match in private and professional life.
• Glenn Beck frames the story as “the biggest scandal of my lifetime.”
• Benny questions the rationale for waiting on federal confirmation if the reporting is so airtight, expressing skepticism about the media’s cautious approach.

6. Analyzing FBI Footage and Media Manipulation

Benny scrutinizes newly released FBI footage, pointing out inconsistencies and raising questions about evidence manipulation.

• References analysis by independent journalists, including Julie Kelly and Darren Beattie—suggesting video degradation, hidden footage, and oddities like children and Kamala Harris walking near the undetected bomb site.
  • “There were kids that were allowed to walk right by the alleged pipe bomb… and Kamala Harris, of course, was allowed to also walk right by it." — Benny Johnson [45:12]

7. Expert Opinions: Ed Martin & Steven Sund on the "Op" Theory

• [49:36] Ed Martin (former acting D.C. attorney) shares belief that the pipe bomb was part of a psychological operation, “not meant to kill,” and executed with professional sophistication.
  • “This was not amateur hour… In the most surveilled city in the world, normal people don’t get away with that.” — Ed Martin [50:29]
• Reference to Steven Sund (Capitol Police Chief during January 6) who has stated the bombs were “discovered with perfect timing to distract, divide and deplete my police force,” calling it “all an inside job.”

8. AI Defamation Crisis: Robby Starbuck vs. Google

Robby Starbuck details his legal fight against Google after their AI chatbot (Gemini/DeepMind) generated defamatory, fabricated claims against him, demonstrating the dangers of unchecked AI bias.

• [56:12] AI has accused Starbuck of supporting the KKK, participating in January 6th riots, and even rape—complete with fake court/press records.
• Discusses the potential for AI to swing elections through systematic character assassination of conservative figures.
  • “You are going to flip elections. This can get very dangerous very fast.” — Robby Starbuck [58:28]
• Explores the mechanics: posits that “poisoned data” is responsible, laments lack of clear accountability, and warns of broader social and electoral dangers if AI bias isn’t rooted out immediately.
  • “If all the major AI services are able to tell people you were... an accused rapist... they own your reputation and character.” — Robby Starbuck [61:30]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Benny’s Summary on the Scandal:
  • “The silence is deafening. If you turn it inside out, you’ll realize that everyone’s saying nothing means there’s something here.” [24:58]
• Corey Lewandowski on FBI Failures:
  • “You’re telling me we couldn’t ping the same cell phone area? ... We can’t find one person because we only got one grainy [video]… The whole thing seems questionable at best.” [31:54]
• Beck & Baker on Federal Involvement:
  • “She’s one of us… When you find out the position, this will implicate so many people at the highest levels.” — Glenn Beck [41:33]
• Ed Martin’s Theory:
  • “Normal people don’t get away with [this] in the most surveilled city in the world… This was not amateur hour.” [50:29]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Personal Reflection/Faith & Family: 00:02 – 09:51
• On Trump Force One & Trump’s Call-In: 09:52 – 19:19
• Melania’s Award & Fox Patriot Awards: 19:10 – 19:19
• Intro to The Blaze Pipe Bomber Report: 20:00
• Benny on Media Silence/Cover-Up: 24:58
• Lewandowski Interview — Pipe Bomber Theories: 27:57 – 38:59
• Pipe Bomber: Unpacking the Blaze, Beck, and Baker: 40:41 – 44:46
• Video Analysis & Speculation (Kamala Harris, Video Edits): 44:47 – 49:35
• Ed Martin’s PSYOP Theory: 49:36 – 50:57
• Steven Sund’s 'Inside Job' Statement: 53:13
• Robby Starbuck on AI Defamation & Lawsuit: 56:12 – 68:09

Tone & Style

• Direct, Pugnacious, and Suspicious: Benny maintains a tongue-in-cheek, irreverent style but is serious in his suspicion of federal overreach, media manipulation, and the AI threat.
• Cultural Warrior: The tone is hyper-partisan, evangelical, and focused on "fighting for freedom."
• Insider Perspective: Frequent references to relationships with Trump insiders and conservative media stars root the discussion in movement authenticity.

For Those Who Haven’t Listened

This episode is a deep-dive into one of the most controversial, unresolved facets of January 6th, as Benny Johnson channels new investigative journalism, authoritative insider reactions, and the meta-war over truth and reputation in the AI era. The central claim—that the elusive pipe bomber may have been a deep state “inside job”—is explored from multiple angles but remains shrouded in speculation pending more hard evidence. Riding alongside the breaking news, Benny and guests Corey Lewandowski and Robby Starbuck connect the story to wider battles: law enforcement integrity, government accountability, tech censorship, and the ongoing culture war for America’s future.