VINCE Podcast: "Top Democrat Says the Quiet Part Out Loud"
Episode 153 | October 23, 2025 | Host: Vince Coglianese
Cumulus Podcast Network | VINCE
Episode Overview
In this edition, Vince Coglianese delivers a rousing critique of recent Democratic strategies, focusing on public statements from party leaders regarding the ongoing government shutdown, enforcement of immigration law, and cultural controversies. Throughout, Vince combines sharp-tongued commentary, political analysis, and direct audio clips from lawmakers to illustrate what he frames as the Democratic Party’s willingness to use the public’s "suffering" as political leverage. The episode also covers attacks on ICE agents, Trump's planned White House ballroom, the January 6th pipe bomber investigation, and an unusual Senate candidate in Maine.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Democrats Allegedly Admitting to Leveraging 'Suffering' in Shutdown Negotiations
- Vince opens with claims that Democratic leaders are voicing a readiness to allow Americans—specifically military families, air traffic controllers, and those on food assistance—to endure hardship for political gain.
- Audio from Rep. Catherine Clark and Sen. Martin Heinrich is featured, with Vince arguing that their words amount to a calculated embrace of public suffering as "leverage."
- Critical Quote:
"Shutdowns are terrible. And, of course, there will be... families that are going to suffer... But it is one of the few leveraged times we have. That's our leverage. Why would we give that up?" – Rep. Catherine Clark [02:36]
- Vince likens these admissions to the classic "movie villain" monologue, casting Democrats as openly cruel.
- He contends that President Trump’s triage of government funds is the only reason some critical government functions continue, but that this is only a stopgap fix.
2. The Obamacare “Cover-Up” Argument
- Vince asserts that the shutdown is being protracted by Democrats to obscure the high costs and “unaffordability” of Obamacare, arguing the only way the system is propped up now is through increasing federal subsidies.
"Obamacare needs to be subsidized. It is so prohibitively expensive now ... the only way that the government can continue the ruse is if they artificially deflate the premiums through subsidies." [09:30]
- He blames government policies for escalating costs and inefficiency in both healthcare and education, claiming any federal intervention corrupts industries.
3. Targeting ICE Agents & The ‘Master ICE Tracker’
- Vince spotlights Rep. Robert Garcia’s plan to launch a “Master ICE Tracker,” which would crowdsource the locations of ICE law enforcement activities.
- Vince sharply criticizes this, linking it to recent real-world violence against ICE agents, including a sniper attack in Dallas, and questions the morality and legality of doxing federal officers.
- Quote:
"How is that not aiding and abetting terrorism? This is insurrection..." – Vince [18:25]
- He reads a statement from (fictional) DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, promising legal action against anyone targeting ICE agents.
4. Immigration Fatalities: The Case of Jashan Preet Singh
- Vince brings up a fatal DUI crash in California involving an illegal Indian immigrant, arguing that the Biden administration’s border policies are to blame.
“He was caught and released by the California border ... by the Biden administration... And now people are dead because of them. Dead because of them.” [21:58]
- He questions why illegal immigrants are able to get commercial drivers licenses and highlights the broader dangers he sees with current immigration enforcement.
5. John Fetterman: A Democratic Outlier on Political Rhetoric
- Contrary to earlier criticisms, Vince finds rare praise for Sen. John Fetterman, who denounces the labeling of Trump and his voters as fascists.
- Key Quote:
"If you call the president or someone like a fascist, you're effectively calling the people that are going to vote for him ... and that's just not true... they love our country in the same ways that Democrats do as well." – Sen. John Fetterman [25:10]
- Vince notes Fetterman’s moderation has won him a potential primary challenge from Democrats who are intolerant of dissent within their ranks.
- He humorously muses that Fetterman, after his stroke, “sounds more coherent than ever and very rational in that assessment.” [25:55]
6. White House Ballroom Controversy & Media Scandalization
- Vince addresses The New York Times’ report on the demolition of the East Wing for Trump’s planned 90,000 sq. ft. White House ballroom. He argues the media is misleading the public by conflating the East Wing (an office annex) with the historic White House residence:
“He’s not destroying the White House. ... They’re literally building a new East Wing. That East Wing will include an epic ballroom.” [36:03]
- Audio from Trump clarifies the construction isn’t touching the historic White House:
"We don't touch the White House. That's a bridge... going from the White House to the ballroom." – President Trump [40:18]
- Vince asserts the project is a generous, private endeavor without cost to taxpayers and criticizes opponents—including Hillary Clinton—for spreading misinformation.
7. FBI Update on January 6th Pipe Bomber
- Vince recaps the ongoing investigation, noting renewed FBI appeals (with a $500,000 reward) for information and reviewing footage of the masked suspect.
- He analyzes the suspect’s body language, suggesting, after several video replays, that the bomber might be a woman:
"This looks like a woman's walk... If that's a dude, that's a dude with a very feminine walk." [53:00]
- He expresses faith in FBI Director Dan Bongino’s determination to solve the case and scoffs at critics who claim the new leadership is covering up.
8. John Brennan’s Response to Criminal Referral
- Former CIA Director John Brennan, recently referred to the FBI for prosecution by the House Judiciary Committee for alleged lies to Congress, appears on TV expressing anger and sadness at the state of American politics.
- Vince dismisses Brennan’s claims as "projection," asserting Brennan is suffering politically for actions he once took against his opponents:
"Everything he's saying is a brazen act of projection. John Brennan was a part of an effort to target the left's political opponents." [56:01]
9. Miscellaneous: Maine Senate Candidate with Nazi Tattoo
- Vince briefly spotlights a report that a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine is sporting a Nazi tattoo—a story he promises to unpack further in his radio show.
Notable Quotes & Moments (With Timestamps)
- Rep. Catherine Clark on government shutdown leverage:
"Shutdowns are terrible... But it is one of the few leveraged times we have. That's our leverage. Why would we give that up?" [02:36]
- Vince on Democrats' admission:
"It's like she's like a movie villain, just monologuing... Every villain throughout history... always uses your suffering is my leverage." [03:15]
- Sen. Heinrich refusing to back pay for troops:
"No, I won't... I don't want my leverage to disappear. So long as the troops aren't getting paid, we've got leverage." [05:10]
- Vince on Obamacare subsidies:
"Obamacare... is so prohibitively expensive... the only way that the government can continue the ruse is if they artificially deflate the premiums through subsidies." [09:30]
- Rep. Robert Garcia on the Master ICE Tracker:
"...the Oversight Committee will be launching on their website a master ICE tracker where... the community will be able to send us information." [17:42]
- Vince on ICE tracker dangers:
"How is that not aiding and abetting terrorism? This is insurrection..." [18:25]
- Sen. John Fetterman denouncing 'fascist' label:
"If you call... someone like a fascist, you're effectively calling the people that are going to vote for him... and that's just not true." [25:10]
- Trump on White House construction:
"We don't touch the White House. That's a bridge... going from the White House to the ballroom..." [40:18]
- Vince on ballroom 'scandal':
“He’s not destroying the White House. ... They’re literally building a new East Wing...” [36:03]
- Vince on the pipe bomber suspect:
“This looks like a woman's walk... If that's a dude, that's a dude with a very feminine walk.” [53:00]
- John Brennan expressing anger:
"Well, when these things happen, I certainly get Mad. I get angry. I also get sad that this is the state of our country..." [55:08]
- Vince on Brennan:
“Everything he's saying is a brazen act of projection. John Brennan was a part of an effort to target the left's political opponents.” [56:01]
Key Timestamps
- 02:36 – Rep. Catherine Clark audio: “That’s our leverage. Why would we give that up?”
- 05:10 – Sen. Heinrich audio: “No, I won’t... I don’t want my leverage to disappear.”
- 09:30 – Vince explains Obamacare’s unsustainable costs
- 17:42 – Rep. Garcia touts Oversight Committee’s Master ICE Tracker plan
- 21:58 – Vince describes fatal crash by illegal immigrant: “And now people are dead because of them.”
- 25:10 – Sen. John Fetterman defends Trump voters
- 36:03 – Vince explains East Wing vs. historic White House distinction
- 40:18 – Trump audio on East Wing demolition for new ballroom
- 53:00 – Vince analyzes pipe bomber suspect video
- 55:08 – John Brennan’s “I get mad. I get angry...”
- 56:01 – Vince’s closing commentary on Brennan's projection
Tone & Style
Vince maintains a sharp, sarcastic, and combative tone throughout, frequently punctuating political analysis with humor, pop-culture references ("movie villains," “dude looks like a lady”), and direct address to his audience (“I’ll take at least one Democrat ... saying, guys, you’re being insane”). He navigates between outrage, ridicule, and moments of somber empathy (notably after describing the traffic fatality in California), but returns repeatedly to his core argument: that Democratic leadership is increasingly brazen about prioritizing political advantage over the welfare of regular Americans.
For Listeners: Why This Episode Matters
This episode offers a window into conservative perspectives on current political controversies, featuring real-time audio and spirited analysis. Whether or not you agree with Vince’s conclusions, his unpacking of top Democratic quotes, the scrutiny of immigration enforcement, and the debunking of media narratives about Trump’s White House project provide a comprehensive look at today’s culture-war-infused politics. The interplay of sourced audio, live chat reactions, and Vince’s own narrative creates an engaging, if provocative, listening experience.
Full episode and referenced video clips at rumble.com/vince