VINCE Podcast – “It's Time To SAVE America” | Episode 215 (Jan 30, 2026)
Host: Vince Coglianese | Guest: Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum

Episode Overview

Vince Coglianese dives into a high-energy Friday episode focused on three main developments:

1. Breaking news on ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon’s arrest for his involvement in a church invasion protest.
2. Major movement on national election security legislation, the SAVE Act—now dubbed the Save America Act.
3. An in-depth discussion with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum about American energy, natural resources, and massive plans for America’s 250th birthday celebration.

With Vince’s trademark directness and wit, the episode offers insider updates, legal/political commentary, and interview exclusives for audiences looking to stay engaged and informed.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Don Lemon Arrested for Church Invasion Protest

• Breaking News: Don Lemon was arrested in LA while covering the Grammys for his alleged role in an aggressive protest at a Minneapolis church in St. Paul, MN.
• Details of the Incident: Weeks earlier, Lemon, along with a group of left-wing protesters, disrupted a church service—terrifying the congregation and children.
  • Quote (Vince, 04:37): “He’s menacing the pastor… walks out at one point and says, ‘there’s kids traumatized, but that’s how protest works…’ That’s not how protest works. That’s how terrorism works.”
• Legal Process & Reaction: Arrest was based on a federal grand jury indictment. Lemon’s attorney (also representing Hunter Biden) called it an “unprecedented attack on the First Amendment.”
  • Quote (07:22): “The First Amendment exists to protect journalists…”
  • Vince’s rebuttal: “If Don Lemon storms a Christian church and menaces the faithful, which amendment would be under attack?...the very first part of the First Amendment.”
• Expert Commentary: Harmeet Dhillon (DOJ Civil Rights) explained (09:34) that journalists are not above the law if they participate in criminal activity:
  • Quote (Harmeet Dhillon, 09:39): “A journalist is not inoculated from criminal charges just because they say they’re a journalist… You can’t embed yourself in a crime and then say, ‘I’m a journalist.’”
• Pamela Bondi (Attorney General) Statement: Four arrests made, none “above the law” (10:40).
• Public Reaction: Vince emphasizes accountability regardless of profile:
  • Quote (14:43): “You were handcuffed as if you were a criminal, which you are. That’s what happened.”

Notable Moment

• Vince critiques protest leader Nakima Levi Armstrong comparing her arrest to slavery:
  • Quote (14:41): “That's the closest I've ever felt to slavery in my life...”
  • Vince’s retort: “You were handcuffed as if you were a criminal, which you are… It’s nothing like slavery, you colossal moron.”

2. The SAVE Act (Now Save America Act): National Election Integrity Push

• New Bill Provisions: Mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and requires photo ID for all voters—including double ID checks for absentee ballots.
  • Quote (16:11): “It involves verifying that American citizens are actually American citizens when they register to vote… most common sense thing in the world.”
• Momentum & Legislative Update:
  • Grassroots activism prompted establishment Republican Senators (e.g., Chuck Grassley, John Thune) to support the act.
  • John Thune, 44:06: “At some point we’ll have that vote. I’m for it. I think most of our colleagues...are.”
  • Quote (Vince, 43:11): “Well, turns out you can teach an old dog new tricks. How did Chuck Grassley get there? That's you.”
• Election Security Context: Double photo ID for absentee ballots, paralleling improvements in states like Georgia.
  • Quote (46:15): “Photo identification on both sides of it… chef’s kiss perfect level of security for the absentee ballot system.”
• Resistance from the Left: Mark Elias (Democratic election attorney) calls it “the most extraordinary attack on voting rights in American history”—a claim Vince rebuts as projection and a sign the bill is effective.
  • Quote (47:57): “Why would you panic that we are verifying that only American citizens vote in our elections?”
• Vince’s Take: “This is the most obvious thing on the whole planet. …Certify that somebody is an American citizen… that’s it.”

3. Political Gaslighting & Democratic Strategies

• Dan Goldman (Dem Congressman) Conspiracy Claims: Suggests Trump is using law enforcement to “rig” elections, referencing recent DOJ/FBI actions in Minnesota and Georgia.
  • Audio Montage (48:56–53:50): Multiple conspiracy theories from Dan Goldman, debunked line-by-line by Vince.
  • Vince’s Analysis:
    • Democrats assume systemic rigging because it’s their own approach.
    • Quote (51:32): “The only reason he comes to a conclusion like that is A, he’s lying, or B, these are his instincts and he’s just saying them out loud because he assumes Donald Trump is as evil as he is.”
• Vince urges listeners to keep grassroots pressure up for further legislative action: kill silent filibusters, blue slip traditions, and demand election security reforms.

4. Interview: Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum (19:19–31:42)

The Interior Department & America 250

• Scope of Responsibilities: Burgum explains DOI’s massive reach (over 500M acres, all national parks, historic sites, land/mineral management).
  • Quote (Burgum, 19:44): “If Interior was a balance sheet, it would be the largest balance sheet in the world in terms of asset management… could be ten times bigger than our debt.”
• Special Access: Burgum hints at exclusive access to historic places, announces new museum project underneath the Lincoln Memorial for America 250.
  • Quote (21:19): “A lot of people don’t know that whole thing is built, like, on gigantic cathedral arches… we’re opening up a museum… all the citizens are gonna be able to get in there.”
• America’s 250th Birthday Events:
  • Plans for the largest fireworks display ever on Earth in DC—potentially 20x bigger than current celebrations.
    • Quote (Burgum, 22:10): “Could be the largest fireworks display ever on Earth on the Fourth of July… as many as 20 times larger than the typical Fourth of July event.”
    • Vince: “That sounds like a Trump event!”

American Energy Policy: Revenue & Security

• Natural Resource Wealth: Emphasizing the revenue potential from leasing land for energy and minerals; US can and should dominate clean resource extraction.
  • Quote (25:06): “Right now, lands managed by the Department of the Interior represent 27% of all the oil production in this country.”
• Comparing US to China: China exploits poor environmental standards elsewhere, while US could lead in clean extraction.
  • Quote (Burgum, 25:59): “If people care about the environment, they should want the US to produce every electron, every drop of liquid fuels and everything that you mine.”
• Recent Revenue Growth: Under current administration, DOI generated more revenue in 8 months than all four years of Biden by reissuing leases and boosting resource use.
• Geopolitics—China and Venezuela:
  • Trump’s policies cut off black-market oil to China by changing the equation in Venezuela and Iran.
    • Quote (Burgum, 27:53): "President Trump… When you have energy dominance, then you can do energy diplomacy.”
  • Venezuela’s heavy crude ideal for US refineries; with Maduro ousted, US re-engagement could lower energy prices.
    • Quote (Burgum, 29:41): “This is President Trump, like, making a triple bank shot with his eyes closed… hits China, hits illicit sales, puts the squeeze on Cuba, and is great for the American public.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Vince, 04:37: “That’s not how protest works. That’s how terrorism works.”
• Harmeet Dhillon, 09:39: “You can’t embed yourself in a crime and then say, ‘I’m a journalist.’”
• Vince, 14:43: “You were handcuffed as if you were a criminal, which you are.”
• Doug Burgum, 22:10: “This could be the largest fireworks display ever on Earth on the Fourth of July.”
• Burgum, 25:06: “Interior…represent[s] 27% of all the oil production in this country.”
• Vince, 47:57: “Why would you panic that we are verifying that only American citizens vote in our elections?”
• Vince, 51:32: “The only reason he comes to a conclusion like that is A, he’s lying, or B, these are his instincts...”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:00–14:00] — Don Lemon Arrest & Church Invasion Incident
• [14:00–17:00] — Reaction to Arrests (Nakima Levi Armstrong, protest fallout)
• [16:11–19:19] — SAVE Act / Election Integrity Overview
• [19:19–31:42] — Interview: Secretary Doug Burgum (DOI scope, America 250, US resource management, energy policy)
• [31:42–43:10] — Progress on SAVE Act in Congress, grassroots activism impact
• [43:11–47:00] — Deep dive on election bill provisions, absentee ballot security, Georgia comparisons
• [47:00–54:00+] — Pushback from Democrats, Dan Goldman’s conspiracy accusations, Vince’s rebuttal/theory on Democratic strategy

Final Notes

• Listener Call to Action: Vince urges ongoing grassroots pressure to ensure the passage of Save America Act, along with broader reforms for election security.
• Programming Update: Live show shifts to 8am ET on Rumble starting Monday—part of a wider conservative media schedule.

This episode delivers a seamless mix of breaking news, policy analysis, and energetic, combative conservative commentary—perfect for anyone looking to understand and act on the latest developments in US politics.