VINCE Podcast
Host: Vince Coglianese | Cumulus Podcast Network
Episode 245: “American Heroes Stop Terror Attacks in the Homeland”
Date: March 13, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode dives into a series of recent Islamist terrorist attacks that have rocked the United States in March 2026. Vince Coglianese spotlights two major incidents—the deadly attack at Old Dominion University and the attempted attack at a Michigan synagogue—emphasizing how armed American citizens courageously intervened to save lives. Alongside sharp criticism of Democratic leaders and criminal justice policies, Vince calls for renewed attention to the Second Amendment, immigration reform, and the ongoing political fight over the Save America Act.

Main Themes

• Surge of Islamist Terror Attacks in the US
• Armed Citizens & Law Enforcement as First Responders
• Failures of Criminal Justice and Immigration Policies
• Political Response: Gun Control vs. Armed Self-Defense
• Legislative Update: The Save America Act

Detailed Breakdown

1. Recent Wave of Terror Attacks

Timestamp: 03:06–05:00

• March has seen multiple Islamist terror attacks:
  • Austin, TX: Gunman with "Property of Allah" attire, Iranian flag on shirt.
  • New York City: IEDs thrown at a protest outside Gracie Mansion, foiled by swift action from NYPD.
  • Vince: “It’s always these armed American citizens who come rushing in and save the day. These heroic New York City cops...thank God, no bombs detonated.” (04:23)
• Attackers openly proclaim Islamist motives upon arrest.

2. Old Dominion University ROTC Attack

Timestamp: 05:30–15:40

• Incident Overview:
  • Norfolk, VA: Muhammad Baylor Jallo, 36, a previously convicted ISIS supporter, attacks an ROTC classroom.
  • Jallo screams "Allahu Akbar," asks if it’s the "Razzi class," then opens fire, killing Lt. Col. Brandon Shaw (decorated military veteran) and injuring two others.
  • FBI confirms terrorism motive.
    • FBI spokeswoman: “We have confirmed reports that prior to him conducting this act of terrorism, he shouted, or stated, Allahu Akbar. And he was formerly a subject of an FBI investigation [for] material supporting terrorism.” (09:50)
• Background on Jallo:
  • Arrested in 2016 for ISIS support, sentenced to 11 years federal prison + 5 years supervised release.
  • Released in 2024—four years early—under Biden administration policy.
  • Media clip (2016): "He was accused of donating money to ISIS and attempting to buy weapons for a Fort Hood-style attack." (11:20)
• Classroom Response:
  • ROTC cadets fight back; at least one uses a knife to fatally wound Jallo.
  • FBI: “There were students in that room that subdued him and rendered him no longer alive... they basically are able to terminate the threat.” (14:49)
  • Vince (sarcastic): “They rendered him no longer alive... they beat the shit out of him.” (15:06)
  • “An armed American citizen just stopped a gun attack? Well yeah, he was armed with a knife.” (15:16)

3. Critique of Democratic and Local Political Responses

Timestamp: 16:00–21:10

• Governor Abigail Spanberger’s Statement:
  • Vince criticizes her passive framing: “Lt. Col. Brandon Shaw was killed today—yeah, but how did he die, Governor? How did he die? Who killed Brandon Shaw?” (17:12)
• Commonwealth Attorney Ramin Fatehi’s Press Comments:
  • Calls for more gun control: “We live in a country where people care more about guns than... synagogue worshipers... college students...” (19:33)
  • Vince: “Let’s keep the focus where it belongs. Let’s make Americans less safe. Let’s disarm them, let’s prevent their ability to fight back...” (20:33)
  • Fatehi’s Soros connections highlighted: “He got nearly half a million dollars from George Soros...” (23:20)

4. Synagogue Attack in Michigan

Timestamp: 29:55–38:10

• Incident Overview:
  • West Bloomfield, MI: Lebanese national, Ayman Mohammed Ghazali, naturalized under Obama in 2016, drives through doors of Temple Israel synagogue.
  • Armed synagogue security immediately returns fire, killing the attacker. No congregation deaths.
  • Vince: “Armed American patriots, just law abiding citizens...killed this terrorist. Once again, armed American citizens stopped something horrific.” (30:59)
  • “The only person who was deceased...was the terrorist himself.” (32:26)
• Community Preparedness:
  • Many US synagogues and churches now employ security—often armed congregants, off-duty cops, and veterans.
  • Callers and chat messages affirm increased armed presence for faith communities.
• Media Narrative Critique:
  • Shots at MSNBC/Miz Now for blaming Trump’s DHS: “The attacker at the synagogue was naturalized under Obama. That’s Trump's fault?... The attack at Old Dominion was by a convict released by Joe Biden. And that’s Trump’s fault, too?” (39:12)

5. The Importance of Armed Response & 2nd Amendment

Timestamp: 35:45–38:30

• Research Evidence:
  • Vince references John Lott and the Crime Prevention Research Center: “Armed Americans constantly stop mass shootings from occurring. Law abiding citizens are constantly stopping huge attacks from happening. It happens all the time.” (35:50)
• Training’s Real Impact:
  • FBI led active shooter training six weeks prior for Temple Israel staff—directly relevant to their successful response.
  • “The instincts that they demonstrated yesterday show this was effective... They gunned down that terrorist and saved a lot of lives.” (41:18)

6. Political & Legislative Update: Save America Act

Timestamp: 44:35–56:32

• Attack Trend and Congressional Debate:
  • March has seen multiple attacks: Austin, Old Dominion, NYC, Michigan—"If we were a serious country, we’d confront it with aggression.” (44:39)
  • Senate to open robust debate on the Save America Act (proof of citizenship to vote + voter ID).
  • Senate Minority Leader John Thune: “It is a package of common sense policies...At the core...is the requirement that individuals provide proof of citizenship to register to vote...” (46:24)
  • Vince: “If it takes a photo ID to get a copy of Harry Potter, it should take a photo ID to vote for President.” (47:59)
• Skepticism & Political Infighting:
  • Vince calls Senate debate “a drawn-out show vote,” urges continued grassroots pressure, warns against “waving the white flag” (53:00)
  • Critical of Sen. John Cornyn after condescending response to a reporter’s question about Trump endorsement: “Answer the question and don’t be an insufferable douche.” (53:41)
• Florida Leads by Example:
  • Legislative update from CFO Blazing In Gaglia: “If you want to vote in our elections, we should verify that you belong here...verify your citizen.” (55:32)
  • Vince: “Florida is becoming the best election system in the country. Everything’s countered in no time... Only American citizens are registered to vote.” (56:32)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• FBI confirmation:
  • “We have confirmed reports that prior to him conducting this act of terrorism, he shouted, or stated, Allahu Akbar.” (09:50)
• Vince on armed self-defense:
  • “You don’t want to bring a knife to a gunfight, but if that’s all you have, pull it and start swinging.” (15:16)
• Governor Spanberger criticism:
  • “How did he die, Governor? Who killed Brandon Shaw? Why are we just saying ‘was killed’? What’s with this passive voice horse crap?” (17:12)
• On Soros-backed prosecutors:
  • “He got nearly half a million dollars from George Soros!...He’s setting it on fire by setting our country on fire.” (23:20)
• Critique of the left’s agenda after terror attacks:
  • “Let’s keep the focus where it belongs. Let’s make Americans less safe. Let’s disarm them, let’s prevent their ability to fight back.” (20:33)
• On American citizen heroism:
  • “God bless the young men who were able to respond to this attack yesterday.” (26:05)
• Florida legislation praise:
  • “Florida is doing what everybody else should be doing, which is just verify that you’re actually a US Citizen when you register to vote.” (56:32)

Key Timestamps

• 03:06 – Start of ISIS/Austin, TX & NYC attacks recap
• 05:30 – Old Dominion University shooting details
• 09:39 – FBI confirmation of terrorism motive
• 14:49 – FBI “rendered no longer alive” euphemism; breakdown of classroom take-down
• 19:33 – Norfolk prosecutor’s gun control statement
• 23:20 – Soros funding for prosecutor Fatehi
• 29:55 – Synagogue attack (Michigan) narrative begins
• 35:45 – Importance of armed citizens & statistical evidence
• 38:30 – Clip: MSNBC panel blames Trump policies
• 41:18 – FBI training synagogue security before attack
• 44:35 – Recap of terror attacks in March; urgency for the Save America Act
• 46:24 – Sen. Thune: Save America Act explained
• 53:11 – John Cornyn pressed on support for Trump & conservative values
• 55:32 – Florida’s rapid progress on citizenship voting bill

Tone & Style

Vince delivers a sharp, opinionated, and at times sarcastic analysis in his signature energetic, conversational style. He’s unfiltered, frequently critical of progressive policies and the political establishment, and he highlights the valor of “everyday American heroes” and the importance of Second Amendment rights.

Summary

For listeners who missed the episode, Vince offers a detailed, impassioned play-by-play of terrorism incidents in the US, celebrates quick-thinking armed citizens, and decries progressive policies he believes enabled these threats. The show pivots to ongoing legislative efforts around voting security, criticizing political figures he finds complicit or complacent. Throughout, the call to action is clear: vigilance, engagement, and unapologetic self-defense are, in Vince’s view, what will preserve American lives and values.