Bannon`s War Room Episode 5019: Does New Polling Reveal Christ Is Alive In The US
Dec 24, 2025
Guests Richard Barris, a renowned pollster, and Neil McCabe, a former military reporter, dive into fascinating findings from Barris's annual Christmas poll. They reveal that 92% of Americans still celebrate Christmas, and nearly 80% believe in God. Barris critiques religious leaders for their political focus over outreach. The discussion shifts to national security as McCabe explains the implications of a Supreme Court ruling on the National Guard and operational challenges for ICE. The conversation is thought-provoking, linking faith, politics, and security.
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Surprise GDP Beat Linked To Policy
- The 4.3% GDP print far exceeded expectations and was framed as a direct result of President Trump's policies.
- Hosts credit tariffs, AI productivity gains, business investment, and a strong consumer as drivers of the surprise growth.
Tariffs Said To Narrow Deficit And Boost Growth
- The hosts claim Trump's trade agenda narrowed the trade deficit and added materially to growth.
- They assert many Wall Street forecasts repeatedly underestimated these macro trends and Trump's policies.
AI Productivity Shows In Economic Data
- Richard Barris and guests argue AI is producing measurable productivity gains visible in macro data.
- They compare current AI-driven surprises to the 1990s computer productivity boom that repeatedly outperformed forecasts.