VINCE Podcast – Episode 188
Violence Across The World: Brown University, Australia, Syria
Host: Vince Coglianese
Date: December 15, 2025
Overview
In this impactful episode, Vince Coglianese delves into a tumultuous weekend filled with violent incidents spanning the United States and the globe. Using his trademark wit and directness, Vince covers tragic attacks at Brown University, a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia, and the loss of American service members in Syria. Through in-depth narrative, personal anecdotes, and analysis, Vince connects these disturbing events, explores governmental responses, and advocates for enhanced personal security and critical scrutiny of official narratives.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Weekend Recap & Personal Anecdote
- Vince opens on a personal note, sharing stories from a festive holiday event at the Vice President’s residence—the Naval Observatory in DC.
- He highlights interactions with notable political figures, such as Stephen Miller and Megyn Kelly, and emphasizes the seriousness with which DC insiders are addressing national issues, particularly immigration.
- Memorable moment (07:00): Vince describes a touching moment where he and his wife are serenaded with "O Tannenbaum" by a military chorus as they tour the Vice President’s residence.
“It's like something out of a comedy movie. There's an entire group of people singing, and we can't go anywhere. My wife loved it. … It was really nice.” – Vince [11:08]
2. Good News Amidst Tragedy
- Vince shares the “Christmas miracle” of Andrew Wolf, the National Guardsman critically wounded in the recent DC terror attack, now making a miraculous recovery.
"Andrew Wolfe… is making huge improvements. He's moved to a different hospital entirely where he's going to be doing rehabilitation to try and recover as much of his capabilities as possible." – Vince [16:42]
- He contrasts this with the somber loss of Sarah Beckstrom, the other National Guard victim.
- Emphasis on gratitude for service members and prayers for both families.
3. Global Violence: Syria, Australia, and the Cost of U.S. Presence Abroad
- Vince questions the continued U.S. military presence in Syria following an ISIS attack that killed three Americans (two soldiers, one interpreter).
"Why are these guys’ lives on the line with these radical terrorists all around them? Can we get our people out of there?" – Vince [21:02]
- He advocates for scaling back U.S. involvement where possible and letting regional allies assume more responsibility.
Australia Hanukkah Shooting
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Details a brutal terrorist attack by a father and son (of Pakistani descent) against a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, leaving 15 dead.
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Illuminates the lack of armed response—civilian heroism is contrasted sharply with the disarmament of the Australian populace.
- Quoting Survivor (29:26):
"There was two shooters… just up to shoot for 20 minutes. They shoot, shoot, change magazine and just shoot. Simple as that. 20 minutes. Was four policemen there. Nobody gave fire back." – Attack Survivor [29:26]
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Vince critiques Australia’s strict gun control and how it left citizens defenseless.
"I'm sorry. The problem is not too many guns. The problem is too few guns." – Vince [27:07]
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He critiques the immediate Australian government response seeking even tighter gun restrictions.
"Australia’s leaders… promised Monday to immediately overhaul already tough gun control laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration." – Vince referencing AP [32:09]
4. Brown University Mass Shooting
- Vince provides an evolving account of the shooting inside an economics class at Brown:
- Two killed: Ella Cook (VP, Brown College Republicans) and Muhammad Aziz Umarzakov (Uzbek national & aspiring neurosurgeon).
- At least nine wounded.
- The university had no functioning surveillance cameras in the building, and the gunman remains unidentified and at large as of the episode’s recording.
- Memorable Quote (on campus security):
"How is this campus so unguarded and so incapable of defending the students?" – Vince [41:20]
- Vince denounces official responses as superficial or misleading, especially Providence’s mayor claiming safety despite clear unknowns and no suspect in custody.
"You have no idea who the suspect is? … There is no security footage anywhere, nothing that we can use right now. This is crazy." – Vince [46:31]
- He demands transparency and practical measures—urging listeners to pressure officials for real security, not just political platitudes.
The Gun Control Debate
- Vince forcefully argues against calls for gun control in the aftermath:
"The problem continues to be too few means of defending ourselves, not too many." – Vince [50:53]
- He references research by John Lott, claiming armed citizens help stop mass shootings before they escalate.
5. A Moment of National Unity: Army-Navy Game
- Vince shifts to lighter news, highlighting the camaraderie and patriotism at the Army-Navy football game, attended by President Trump.
- Quote (on the anthem):
"That was one of the single best renditions of the national anthem I’ve ever heard." – Vince [54:20]
- President Trump's “knuckleball” coin toss receives tongue-in-cheek praise from Vince as a new tradition.
Notable Quotes & Key Timestamps
[07:00] Vince on the military chorus:
"It's like something out of a comedy movie. There's an entire group of people singing, and we can't go anywhere. My wife loved it."
[16:42] On Andrew Wolf’s recovery:
"He's moved to a different hospital entirely where he's going to be doing rehabilitation to try and recover as much of his capabilities as possible."
[21:02] On U.S. being in Syria:
"Why are these guys’ lives on the line with these radical terrorists all around them? Can we get our people out of there?"
[27:07] On Australian gun control:
"I'm sorry. The problem is not too many guns. The problem is too few guns."
[29:26] Survivor of Bondi Beach attack:
"There was two shooters… just up to shoot for 20 minutes. They shoot, shoot, change magazine and just shoot. Simple as that. 20 minutes. Was four policemen there. Nobody gave fire back."
[41:20] On Brown University security:
"How is this campus so unguarded and so incapable of defending the students?"
[46:31] On the mayor’s response:
"You have no idea who the suspect is? … There is no security footage anywhere, nothing that we can use right now. This is crazy."
[50:53] On calls for more gun control:
"The problem continues to be too few means of defending ourselves, not too many."
[54:20] On the Army-Navy game anthem:
"That was one of the single best renditions of the national anthem I’ve ever heard."
Flow of the Episode
- Personal/Energetic Start: Vince opens with stories from Washington, highlighting camaraderie among conservatives and a rare family experience.
- From Good to Grim: Transitions to “good news” on survival and recovery—but quickly pivots to the severity and implications of international and domestic violence.
- Case-by-Case Breakdowns: Systematic, detailed recounting of Syria, Australia, and Brown incidents. Real-time evaluation and skepticism regarding official responses.
- Gun Rights Thread: Consistently connects the inability of victims to fight back to restrictions on personal defense.
- Hopeful & Patriotic Close: Concludes with positive moments from the Army-Navy game, balancing gravity with resilience and pride.
Summary for New Listeners
This episode of VINCE delivers an unflinching look at recent violence tearing through institutions and communities around the world, scrutinizing authority responses, and examining the debate over gun rights in the wake of tragedy. Vince Coglianese blends political analysis, personal storytelling, and unapologetic advocacy for self-defense and accountability. The tone is passionate, occasionally irreverent, always direct—and full of calls for personal vigilance and governmental responsibility.
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