The Dinesh D'Souza Podcast: "ONE DOWN" (September 30, 2025)

Main Theme:
This episode of The Dinesh D'Souza Podcast, titled "ONE DOWN," centers on recent political events, notably the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Dinesh explores perceived abuses of power within U.S. intelligence agencies, reflects on the unfolding implications of January 6th with new revelations about undercover federal agents, and examines political persecution narratives through an in-depth interview with Eric Trump about his new book "Under Siege." The episode also briefly touches on broader questions of mortality and health with guest Kim Bright.

1. Opening: The Indictment of James Comey

Key segment: [02:27–09:20]

Discussion Points:

• Dinesh opens with strong language, celebrating the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. He frames it as "one down, a lot more to go" ([02:50]).
• He draws personal connections, referencing how Comey headed the FBI during Dinesh's own legal troubles under the Obama administration ([07:09]).
• Dinesh calls Comey's legal ordeal "a measure of justice" and a case of "what goes around comes around" ([07:46]).

Notable Quotes:

• "The process is the punishment. He's going to have to hire a team of very good criminal defense attorneys. The government has unlimited resources. ... And he has to produce all his documents. They'll take his computers, they'll take his phones." – Dinesh D'Souza [08:06]
• "Comey is just one guy... but what about Brennan? What about Clapper? What about the 51 intelligence officials who put out all that false information about Hunter Biden's laptop? What about Hillary? And what about Obama?" – Dinesh D'Souza [08:45]

2. The "Deep State," Political Retribution, and the Obama Era

Key segment: [09:20–11:08]

Discussion Points:

• Dinesh accuses high-profile Democratic figures (Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama) of "treasonous" and "orchestrated" plots to undermine Trump and the constitutional order.
• He questions the supposed legal immunity of former presidents, suggesting Obama’s actions went beyond legitimate duties.
• Dinesh's tone is direct and combative, labeling Obama as lacking a conscience, even calling him "a sociopath, a psychopath" ([10:27]).

Notable Quotes:

• "This is almost like an orchestrated plot to destroy our constitutional system..." – Dinesh D'Souza [09:23]
• "Obama is completely capable of it. I'm quite convinced the guy is a sociopath, a psychopath..." – Dinesh D'Souza [10:27]

3. January 6th: Undercover Agents and a "Sham Investigation"

Key segment: [11:08–19:12]

Discussion Points:

• Revelations about at least 275 plainclothes FBI agents present during the January 6th protests, suggesting the true figure may be higher ([12:12], [13:02]).
• Dinesh claims the January 6th Committee and FBI leadership actively suppressed this information, with bipartisan complicity ([12:48]).
• He posits that many of those entering the Capitol were undercover law enforcement, raising profound doubts about the authenticity of the event’s narrative ([14:25]).
• Questions the motivations and silence of these undercover agents, comparing them to "good Nazis" and "functionaries" who prioritize job security over moral responsibility ([16:51]).

Notable Quotes:

• "A significant percentage of people in plain clothes and maybe even in Trump hats who went in the Capitol were cops." – Dinesh D'Souza [13:28]
• "They're not the worst of people. ... They are, you could call them, good Nazis." – Dinesh D'Souza [16:51]
• "We are not even close to have gone far enough here. ... We need to make sure that every law that was broken is going to have people called to account for it." – Dinesh D'Souza [18:16]

4. Interview with Eric Trump: "Under Siege"

Key segment: [21:09–39:15]

a. Trump’s Foreign Policy and Peacemaking

Discussion Points:

• Eric praises Donald Trump’s global peacemaking efforts, portraying him as antithetical to war-hawk "Neocons" and mainstream leaders who failed at Middle East diplomacy ([22:43]–[26:06]).
• Discusses Trump’s vision of rebuilding war-torn areas, referencing Gaza as a potential "Riviera" ([24:13]).

Notable Quotes:

• "He was the guy in 2016... that was going out and saying, I'm going to create peace in the Middle East. And all of a sudden you had the Abraham Accords..." – Eric Trump [22:43]
• "If there's one thing that our family knows, it's construction... There's no one that knows curtain wall and H Vac better than Donald Trump." – Eric Trump [25:33]

b. The Trump Family "Siege" & Political Persecution

Discussion Points:

• Eric details the legal, financial, and social pressures the Trump family has faced, describing these as a coordinated "siege" ([27:08]).
• Describes attempts to "deplatform," "debank," and criminalize the Trump family and MAGA movement through an unprecedented barrage of legal actions ([27:22]–[28:51]).
• Frames these attacks as not only targeting them, but the nation and fundamental values.

Notable Quotes:

• "They have done everything they could to crush America, to crush our family, to crush the MAGA movement..." – Eric Trump [28:48]
• "For every one attack that you saw out there in public, the way they hit our family and our movement, you know, behind the scenes..." – Eric Trump [29:03]
• "We are laying siege to our family and really our country and our movement." – Eric Trump [28:18]

c. MAGA vs. the Political Establishment

Discussion Points:

• Dinesh and Eric reflect on what makes Trump and MAGA so threatening to the political class, contrasting with previous GOP leaders like Romney and McCain ([30:00]–[32:18]).
• Trump’s "honesty" and political outsider status cited as unique, prompting extraordinary opposition ([30:58]–[31:51]).
• Eric jokes about Trump being "the greatest rhino hunter in the history of the world" for purging Republicans in name only ([32:18]).

Notable Quotes:

• "He's killed more rhinos in Washington, D.C. than anybody in history. They're all gone." – Eric Trump [32:21]

d. Personal Transformation and Resolve

Discussion Points:

• Both recall starting with a “nice guy” approach, only to be transformed by political "gangsterism" encountered; analogize Trump’s journey to Mel Gibson’s character in "The Patriot" ([33:18]–[34:22]).
• Dinesh and Eric suggest Trump’s next term (Trump 47) would be even more assertive following his experiences ([34:24]–[34:43]).

Notable Quotes:

• "You’re going to get a very different guy going to the war. I think your dad now has been, in a way, remade by the gangsterization that he’s experienced." – Dinesh D’Souza [34:10]
• "He will win the race and it’s going to be Trump on steroids." – Eric Trump [34:42]

e. Legal Double Standards and Calls for Accountability

Discussion Points:

• Contrast between prosecutions facing Trump allies (Comey, Stone) and impunity for Democrats or past officials ([35:25]–[38:00]).
• Both demand "accountability," not just for Comey, but for "the whole gang" ([37:47]).

Notable Quotes:

• "I really do hope that accountability goes." – Dinesh D’Souza [37:58]

5. Segment: Mortality, Life Extension, and Kimchi

Key segment: [42:15–54:12]

Discussion Points:

• Dinesh and nutritionist Kim Bright discuss reports of world leaders seeking "immortality" through organ transplantation, painting it as a horror-movie level "evil" ([43:12]).
• The conversation pivots to a serious issue: global life expectancy decline, attributed by Bright to COVID vaccines, environmental toxins, and modern lifestyles ([45:06]–[47:24]).
• Bright advocates for natural health solutions, specifically fermented foods like kimchi, as a way to slow cellular aging and promote vitality ([47:27]–[51:02]).

Notable Quotes:

• "When we slow aging on that cellular level, we're slowing the aging of our tissues, which is a combination of our cel, ultimately is going to slow the aging of the entire body." – Kim Bright [49:36]
• "You dry up like a prune. That's what your skin looks like. So stay hydrated." – Kim Bright [48:54]

6. Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• "We need the pastors to figure this out." – Dinesh D'Souza, referencing faith, biblical prophecy, and archaeology ([05:09]).
• "They are, you could call them, good Nazis. And I think you'll understand the spirit in which I'm saying that—they'll do what they're told, they'll follow orders..." – Dinesh D’Souza, discussing the complicity of federal agents ([16:51]).
• "Thank God we've got great people in the FBI and in these agencies who actually care about protecting the homeland—as opposed to leaking files on Donald Trump to the New York Times, as James Comey so famously did." – Eric Trump [38:53]

7. Timestamps for Major Segments

• [02:27–09:20] — Comey indictment & personal reflections
• [09:20–11:08] — Deep State/Obama era abuses
• [11:08–19:12] — January 6th & undercover agents
• [21:09–39:15] — Eric Trump interview (includes discussion of book, Trump’s impact, family persecution)
• [42:15–54:12] — Kim Bright segment: Immortality & health/longevity/kimchi

8. Tone and Language

• Dinesh’s tone: Combative, direct, sometimes conspiratorial; invokes biblical, historical, and personal frames of reference.
• Eric Trump: Loyal, defensive, reflective, with a tone mixing outrage with familial pride.
• Kim Bright: Informative, passionate about natural health, and skeptical of mainstream medical narratives.

9. Summary

This episode provides a broad, impassioned critique of federal institutions, accuses political opponents of subversive and criminal actions, and urges accountability. Through Eric Trump’s interview, it vividly portrays the sense of siege the Trump family feels and promises renewed resolve in a potential second Trump administration. The closing health segment, though lighter, reinforces themes of skepticism toward elites and mainstream narratives—whether in politics or medicine.

For full discussion flow and word-for-word exchanges, refer to the segment timestamps above.