Podcast Summary: VINCE – "Another Day, Another Historic Deal" (Episode 155)

Host: Vince Coglianese
Guest: Chris Bedford (Senior Politics Editor, The Blaze)
Date: October 27, 2025

Overview

Episode 155 of VINCE delves into a series of significant political and policy events—ranging from President Trump’s notable diplomatic trip to Asia and landmark peace and trade deals, to intense domestic stories like the ongoing government shutdown and new enforcement efforts by ICE. Vince Coglianese combines wit and insight to analyze the fast-moving headlines, with featured guest Chris Bedford joining for an extended chat on the shutdown and liberal outrage over changes at the White House. The episode also spotlights media misrepresentation, party infighting, and rising political personalities for the 2028 election.

Key Topics & Insights

1. Personal Anecdotes and Suppressors: Gun Rights and Upcoming Legal Changes

Timestamp: 03:40–09:30

• Vince recounts his weekend trip outside DC, including the process of purchasing a firearm suppressor ("silencer"), expressing frustration at how federal law requires fingerprinting and a $200 tax stamp for the accessory, unlike gun purchases.
• He explains that the tax stamp process has effectively created a federal registry of suppressor owners, which gun rights advocates argue is unconstitutional.
• Notable Quote:
  • "It's a backdoor registry in order to track your purchases of things like silencers." — Vince (06:20)
• Legislative Update:
  • A new federal law, signed by President Trump, will eliminate the tax entirely starting January 1st, 2026.
  • Gun rights groups are suing to dismantle the registry process altogether since the tax is being zeroed out.
• Vince frames this as a major win for Second Amendment advocates.

2. President Trump’s Landmark Diplomacy in Asia

Timestamp: 09:30–13:10

• Trump lands in Malaysia, dances at a welcoming ceremony which goes viral.
• Immediate Diplomatic Achievement:
  • Brokers and formally signs a peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand, with Malaysia witnessing.
  • Trump's statement:
    • "The three men sitting there should really be credited with having done just an incredible job for humanity." — Donald Trump (10:20)
  • Notably, the UN was not involved; Trump frames this as US-led and credits his administration’s proactive approach.
• Trade Update:
  • Progress toward a "framework" to avert a full-blown US-China trade war is announced. Proposed 100% tariffs are avoided as both parties agree to a new deal.
  • Markets respond favorably.

3. Trade War, Farmers, and Friction with Canada

Timestamp: 11:43–25:28

• Scott Bessant (Treasury Secretary) reassures US farmers—especially soybean producers—will benefit from the new deal with China, referencing his own background as a North Dakota soybean farmer.
  • Notable Quote:
    • "I have felt this pain, too...I believe when the announcement of the deal with China is made...our soybean farmers will feel very good about what's going on." — Scott Bessant (14:13)
• Canada Tensions:
  • President Trump puts trade talks with Canada "in timeout" in reaction to a $75 million Ontario ad campaign that uses Ronald Reagan's voice out of context to criticize tariffs.
  • Vince plays clips contrasting the Canadian ad’s anti-tariff message with Reagan’s actual position, demonstrating selective editing.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • "Ronald Reagan wanted free and fair trade, and both Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump are fighting for that outcome." — Vince (25:28)
    • "I can play dirtier than they can." — Donald Trump on reaction to Canada's ad (24:59)

4. Government Shutdown: Impact, Blame, and Media Spin

Timestamp: 27:44–41:39

• Situation: Day 27 of the federal government shutdown.
• Primary Issues:
  • Military pay suspended, food stamp recipients facing looming benefit cuts, especially as the holidays approach.
  • Vince and Chris Bedford object to the media's subdued coverage, attributing it to Democratic control of the shutdown.
  • Notable Quote:
    • "The press hasn't really talked about it because Democrats own it." — Chris Bedford (37:13)
• Political Dynamics:
  • Senate Republicans maintain unity under Majority Leader Thune, holding strong vs. Chuck Schumer and Democrats, whose only leverage is holding out for party optics.
  • President Trump's approval has risen during the shutdown.
• Strategic Suggestions:
  • Bedford proposes standalone Senate votes to fund military and essential services, forcing Democrats to vote against them on record.

5. White House Ballroom Controversy

Timestamp: 41:39–47:22

• Recent Democratic outrage focuses on President Trump’s plans to build a new White House ballroom, replacing part of the East Wing's existing office space.
• Eric Swalwell suggested (perhaps jokingly) a future Democratic nominee should "destroy" the new ballroom—a comment Vince and Bedford ridicule as hyperbolic.
• Chris Bedford reveals some historic architectural elements (e.g. Latrobe columns) will be preserved in the renovation, and jokes about selling pieces as memorabilia.
• Notable Quotes:
  • "Trump has exposed you just by doing something good for the country." — Vince (45:00)
  • "If they would do that with bits of the historic aspects of the East Wing, sell them at the White House gift shop...I think I'd buy one right away." — Chris Bedford (46:54)

6. ICE Operations and Media Narratives: ‘FAFO’ Segment

Timestamp: 47:24–58:43

• Vince highlights a viral video out of Chicago where ICE/BP agents are filmed forcefully pushing an aggressive protester. Media outlets initially frame the incident as officer misconduct, but Vince points out omitted context showing the woman attacked the officer first by grabbing his face and mask.
• Federal agents undertake mass immigration enforcement in a deep-blue neighborhood, facing physical confrontations and hostile locals.
• Local news and progressive attorney residents amplify outrage, but Vince argues the agents "are just doing their job."
  • Notable Quote:
    • "If you get in their way, then you will f*** around and find out. That's how it works." — Vince (53:14)
    • "You want to try it? Go for it. Find out. Unreal what they're doing. But immigration enforcement continuing to enforce the law. That's great news." — Vince (57:14)

7. 2028 Election Watch: Democratic Prospects

Timestamp: 58:43–59:10

• Early speculation about 2028 presidential candidates:
  • On the GOP side: J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio mentioned as rising favorites.
  • On the Democratic side: Gavin Newsom openly admits considering a run post-midterms; Kamala Harris tells the BBC "I am not done," strongly implying future ambitions.
• Vince jokes that even Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is polling above Kamala.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Vince: “It's a backdoor registry in order to track your purchases of things like silencers.” [06:20]
• Donald Trump: “The three men sitting there should really be credited with having done just an incredible job for humanity.” [10:20]
• Scott Bessant: “I have felt this pain, too...our soybean farmers will feel very good about what's going on.” [14:13]
• Vince: “Ronald Reagan wanted free and fair trade, and both Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump are fighting for that outcome.” [25:28]
• Donald Trump: “I can play dirtier than they can.” [24:59]
• Chris Bedford: “The press hasn't really talked about it because Democrats own it.” [37:13]
• Vince: “Trump has exposed you just by doing something good for the country.” [45:00]
• Vince on ICE operations: “If you get in their way, then you will f*** around and find out. That's how it works.” [53:14]
• Kamala Harris: “I am not done. I have lived my entire career, a life of service, and it's in my bones.” [58:54]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Personal anecdote and suppressor registry: 03:40–09:30
• Trump’s Asia trip & peace/trade deals: 09:30–13:10
• Scott Bessant on China trade & soybeans: 11:43–15:07
• Canada’s anti-tariff ad and Trump’s response: 17:15–25:28
• Govt. shutdown discussion with Chris Bedford: 34:05–41:39
• White House ballroom controversy: 41:39–47:22
• ICE enforcement, viral video & response: 47:24–58:43
• 2028 election preview: 58:43–59:10

Tone and Style

The episode is marked by Vince's trademark blend of sharp political commentary and irreverent humor. Discussions are brisk, opinionated, and steeped in conservative, populist rhetoric. Guest Chris Bedford contributes both policy analysis and banter, leaning in to the show’s “unvarnished” and combative tone.

Summary for Listeners Who Missed the Episode

Episode 155 serves up a rapid-fire analysis of ongoing historic shifts in both domestic and foreign policy, with Vince celebrating major Trump administration wins on gun rights, diplomacy, and trade, while exposing perceived media bias and progressive overreach ("Canada running crooked Reagan ads," "media burying the real shutdown story," "left-wing hysterics over the White House renovation," etc.). The episode spotlights battle lines between left and right, as well as rifts within both parties, while wrapping up with a glimpse of the potential 2028 presidential field.