Podcast Summary: VINCE — Biden Jobs Reports Were Found Fake, AGAIN

Host: Vince Coglianese
Guest: Steve Moore (Economist)
Date: September 10, 2025
Episode: 122

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This episode of VINCE delves into two core stories:

1. A major revision in the Biden-era jobs numbers, exposing what Vince and his guest Steve Moore describe as inaccurate (or possibly manipulated) economic reporting during the previous administration.
2. The latest on the stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Irina Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, and broader implications for crime, law enforcement, and American society.

Vince brings his signature political commentary, reacting sharply to media coverage, government data, and public safety issues.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Charlotte Stabbing: Reflections on Tragedy and Public Decay

[03:00] – [19:48]

Coverage of the Incident

• Vince recounts the horrific train stabbing of Irina Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee who fled war only to be killed in the U.S.
• He laments the lack of intervention by bystanders, describing in vivid terms the video footage and emphasizing the lone person—a Black man—who came to Irina’s aid.

“I hesitate to say the word men. I'm just trying to be descriptive, but nothing manly about the reaction to that at all…one man…did nothing but stand up and flee.” (Vince, [07:53])

Media Critique & Racial Narrative

• Vince accuses media and officials of fomenting racial division, while downplaying acts of cross-racial solidarity (like the Black man helping Irina).
• He explicitly rejects “snuff film” culture but argues that facing evil is necessary to effect change.

“The media goes out of its way to try and foment racial division in everything that you and I consume…The guy who came to her aid was black. And God bless him.” (Vince, [13:29])

Reactions & Consequences

• Vince expresses anger over failures in the criminal justice system: the perpetrator had been arrested 14 times and released repeatedly.
• He endorses the federalization of the case: federal prosecutors charge the killer using a law against violence on mass transit, seeking life imprisonment or the death penalty.

“It has to be the death penalty. That man has to be executed for what he did.” (Vince, [18:11])

Quotes from Officials

• Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney:

  “These federal charges will go alongside the murder case in state court and…ensure justice for Erna, for her family, and for the whole Charlotte community…The maximum penalty…is life in prison without parole or the death penalty.” ([17:04])

On “Political Grandstanding”

• Vince rails against suggestions from reporters that federal prosecution is “political.”
• Ferguson rebukes this:

  “I don't see how you would see this case as political grandstanding. And if you do, I think you should have the conversation that we just had with Arena's family, because there's nothing political about that. This is a heinous crime, and we are going to remedy it.” ([19:14])

2. Trump Administration Crime Policies & Public Appearances

[19:49] – [27:43]

Crackdown on Crime

• Vince celebrates the "clean up" of Washington, D.C., crediting the Trump administration for dramatic crime reduction.
• President Trump appears at Joe’s Seafood restaurant in D.C., touting the city as “virtually crime free.”

  “We wanted to take some of the members of the Cabinet out to dinner…this was one of the most unsafe cities in the country. Now it's as safe as there is in the country.” (President Trump, [23:51])

Protest and Security Leak

• Left-wing protesters confront Trump in the restaurant, calling him “the Hitler of our time.”
• Vince questions how protesters learned about the president’s unannounced visit, raising concerns about leaks from within law enforcement, Secret Service, or the restaurant staff.

Policy Expansion

• Trump signals intent to intervene in crime-ridden blue cities within red states, supporting governors willing to collaborate.

3. Biden Jobs Numbers Exposed as Fake — Economic Data Deception

[33:52] – [47:55]

Revamped Jobs Data

• Vince brings on Steve Moore to discuss newly released Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data revealing that one million fewer jobs were created in Biden’s final year than previously reported—almost 3 million “phantom jobs” over 20 months.
• Coglianese and Moore question whether this is incompetence or political bias.

“There’s two explanations for why these numbers were so horribly wrong…One is just incompetence…[The second is] they’re politically biased and intentionally…where the errors are always in the same direction, there’s something terribly wrong here.” (Steve Moore, [34:39])

The Importance of Truthful Data

• Moore and Vince stress that BLS data guide Federal Reserve decisions (interest rate policy, etc.) and that false data leads to costly errors.
• Both strongly support E.J. Antoni as the new BLS director—someone who predicted the downward revision in advance and whose confirmation is being stalled.

“He was the canary in the coal mine who was shouting out that these numbers are completely wrong. And he was…right.” (Moore, [36:45])

Broader Government Data Manipulation

• Moore argues census data were manipulated to favor blue states in congressional apportionment.
• Inflation and cost-of-living statistics were also “cooked,” in their view, understating the pain Americans felt under Biden.

Current Economic Assessment

• Trump’s first eight months are described as bullish: tax reform, deregulation, falling gas prices, and rising market values.
• Moore claims gas prices are now below $3 nationally—compared to $5 under Biden—and that the size of government employment is shrinking.
• They expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon, further boosting growth.

Notable Treasury Secretary Input

• Scott Bessant (Treasury Secretary) calls for urgency in confirming qualified nominees:

  “It is an atrocity that the Democrats haven't even provided an up or down vote for these people…half of the people running the agencies have not been confirmed.” ([41:08])

4. Pharma Advertising Reform

[47:55] – [50:46]

• President Trump signed an executive order tightening rules on pharmaceutical advertising, ending a 1997 loophole that allowed drug companies to refer viewers online for side effects instead of providing them in ads.

“If these ads are gonna run, they have to be clean. You’ve gotta give people more information.” (Vince, [48:33])

• Administration sends enforcement and warning letters to companies and social media influencers about stricter compliance.

• Vince dismisses media attempts to sow division between Trump and HHS Secretary RFK Jr., affirming the administration’s internal unity on health policy.

5. Commentary on Kamala Harris Book Release

[50:47] – [end]

• Vince ridicules Kamala Harris’s forthcoming memoir, “107 Days,” framing it as an extended excuse for her failed campaign and unpopularity.

“You will never be president of the United States. And thank God.” (Vince, [52:37])

• He previews excerpts with scorn, mocking excuses for Biden’s fatigue, high staff turnover, and claims of unfair treatment at the White House.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Bystanders’ Failure:
  “Everyone around her let her die, except for one man who just tried to come in the end, was really just comfort for her.” (Vince, [15:27])

• On Crime Policy:
  “If we take the side of decency and law enforcement and prosecution…for killing a woman in cold blood…Are you telling me there’s another political side?” (Vince, [19:48])

• On Jobs Data Manipulation:
  “Almost 3 million added jobs to Biden that didn’t exist…It’s like a blind man throwing darts at a dartboard.” (Steve Moore, [34:39])

• On Nominee Delays:
  “How can…a business operate this way? It’s an outrage. Why is it taking so long...for these people, not just E.J., but hundreds of others who are highly qualified?” (Steve Moore, [41:08])

• On Gas Prices:
  “…Gasoline is set to hit the lowest spend…as a percentage of an American’s budget…in 20 years.” (Vince, [43:54])

• On Kamala Harris’ Memoir:
  “She’s mad that she was given that role. And then she said, and it wasn’t even the border czar anyway. Sure you weren’t, sweetheart. You destroyed our country’s sovereignty.” (Vince, [52:11])

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [03:00] Irina Zarutska stabbing — description & outrage over bystander inaction
• [13:29] Media and racial narratives surrounding the stabbing incident
• [16:02] U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson on federal charges
• [19:14] Responding to “political grandstanding” allegations
• [23:51] President Trump restaurant appearance and D.C. crime policy
• [33:52] Steve Moore joins, jobs numbers debunked
• [36:45] EJ Antoni's accurate prediction about job data revisions
• [41:08] Treasury Secretary Bessant on nominee delays
• [42:36] Steve Moore’s bullish assessment of the Trump economy
• [47:13] Treasury Secretary on job creation: native vs. foreign-born
• [47:55] Trump’s executive order on pharmaceutical ads
• [50:47] Vince’s commentary on Kamala Harris memoir

Overall Tone & Language

Vince’s tone throughout is combative, sardonic, and overtly partisan. He voices strong opinions on media bias, public safety, government competence, and national leadership. Quotations are primarily Vince’s, with supporting clips from key government figures, all delivered in an energetic, sometimes incendiary style.

For Listeners New to the Episode

• Crime & justice: The episode opens with a sobering discussion of violence, breakdown of public courage, and failures in criminal justice following the Charlotte stabbing.
• Economic data: The most hard-hitting segment reveals how job numbers under Biden were far rosier than reality, possibly distorting Federal Reserve decisions and policy debates.
• Current administration: Vince and guests highlight reforms in public safety, energy, and health advertising; they slam nomination delays and media narratives.
• Cultural commentary: No shortage of mockery—especially of current and former Democratic leaders.

If you missed this episode, this summary brings you the sequence, major points, and signature Vince moments—with clear attribution and context for each segment.