Podcast Summary: Real America’s Voice – Bolling! (December 23, 2025)

Host: Eric Bolling
Guests: Lindy Lee (Her Take Podcast), Dr. Ben Tapper, Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks
Main Theme:
A fast-paced episode focused on political divides within the MAGA movement, non-interventionist foreign policy, the current flu season and vaccine skepticism, border security updates post-Trump, Hunter Biden controversies, progressive politics, and listener-driven commentary.

1. Opening & Market Update

[02:49] Eric Bolling:

• Brief financial markets update: Stocks were quiet ahead of the holidays, gold prices rose, oil up slightly, crypto remained still.
• Sets a laid-back, yet “business as usual” tone for the show.

2. Lindy Lee on MAGA Rifts, Foreign Policy & Economics

Guest: Lindy Lee, former Democrat turned Republican, podcast host
Segment Start: [03:58]

Key Discussion Points

a. Lindy Lee’s Political Journey

• Lindy reflects on her switch from Democrat to Republican, citing the leftward shift of the Democratic Party post-Obama:

  "I've always been on the conservative flank because 10 years ago it's possible to do that in the Democratic Party. But once Obama entered the picture, you know, everything just started going to shit."
  — Lindy Lee, [04:31]

b. MAGA Movement’s Internal Divisions

• Eric and Lindy discuss growing rifts within the MAGA movement and the rise of competing voices:

  "Ben Shapiro... used that platform to really rip fellow conservatives maga... So there's a split, a divide happening within MAGA."
  — Eric Bolling, [04:46]

• Lindy aligns herself with Tucker Carlson’s America First, non-interventionist approach and worries about alienating young voters:

  "I'm very much on the Tucker Carlson wing... I'm sick and tired of putting other countries first. I'm so America first. I'm probably America only."
  — Lindy Lee, [06:05]

c. Israel & U.S. Foreign Policy

• The internal MAGA debate is partially attributed to differing stances toward Israel. Lindy and Eric criticize overseas military interventions:

  "The whole essence of America first was we're not going to get involved in these foreign conflicts... And therein lies the divide."
  — Eric Bolling, [08:00]

  "The original MAGA dude is George Washington. During his farewell address, he said we should beware of foreign entanglements."
  — Lindy Lee, [09:30]

d. On Inflation and the Economy

• Lindy and Eric discuss consumer prices and inflation, blaming Biden policies and defending Trump:

  "Once prices go up, they stay up. And it's not Trump's fault... that's just how math works."
  — Lindy Lee, [09:30]

  "People think prices coming down, also known as deflation, is a good thing. It's not. It's a very, very economically dangerous thing."
  — Eric Bolling, [10:24]

Memorable Moment:

• Lindy praises Eric in her forthcoming book and on air:

  "I wrote you into my book in the most loving way and I just can't wait for you to see it."
  — Lindy Lee, [03:58]

3. Dr. Ben Tapper on Flu, Vaccines, and Immunity

Segment Start: [11:06]

Key Discussion Points

a. This Year's Flu Season

• Dr. Tapper notes a "particularly bad year" for flu and other winter viruses, but urges calm rather than panic:

  "Every year there always seems to be a flu season scare... There's nothing new under the sun."
  — Dr. Ben Tapper, [11:38]

b. Vaccine Skepticism

• Dr. Tapper questions safety and effectiveness of vaccines, referencing SCOTUS:

  "All vaccines are unavoidably unsafe."
  — Dr. Ben Tapper, [12:31]

• Claims those who’ve received more COVID shots are getting sick more:

  "I can't tell you how many people I know who got the COVID vaccine. They're constantly sick all the time."
  — Dr. Ben Tapper, [13:40]

c. Alternative Health Advice

• Emphasizes lifestyle, vitamin D, and specifically promotes propolis throat spray as a first line of defense for flu and viruses:

  "This throat spray has propolis in it. Not only that, it has zinc, okay? It has quercetin... It's the first line of defense."
  — Dr. Ben Tapper, [14:45]

4. Border Security with Chief Michael Banks

Segment Start: [21:59]

Key Discussion Points

a. Border Wall Expansion & Technology

• Chief Banks discusses the use of temporary seawire barriers and the ongoing push to close border wall gaps at historic rates:

  "43,000 rolls of seawire… 300 miles of that… construction on the border wall has resumed."
  — Michael Banks, [21:59]

• Describes the "smart border wall" concept with cameras, sensors, and new roads:

  "We're building what we like to call a smart border wall... cameras… roads… linear ground detection."
  — Michael Banks, [23:12]

b. Challenges with Non-Cooperating States

• Texas and Florida praised for cooperation. California, New Mexico, and Arizona called problematic, but federal government retains border “easement” rights:

  "California, a little more difficult... But… the United States Border Patrol is going to be unapologetic enforcing our mission."
  — Michael Banks, [25:15]

c. Apprehending and Deporting Criminal Aliens

• Details on the fate of apprehended criminals: prosecution, then deportation to their country of origin or a third country:

  "They're going to serve their time, and they're going to be removed from the United States, preferably to their home country."
  — Michael Banks, [27:30]

d. Morale and Leadership Post-Trump

• Notes dramatic improvement in agent morale and retention since new administration took over, thanks to direct support from President Trump and Secretary Noem:

  "Morale is through the roof. Agents are excited. They're invigorated. You've got a president… that listens to us."
  — Michael Banks, [28:30]

5. Hunter Biden Interview Reactions

Segment Start: [33:50]

Key Discussion Points

a. Hunter Biden’s Media Appearance

• Eric mocks and lambasts Hunter Biden’s recent interview, particularly statements about the 1% and lack of personal wealth:

  "If you look up idiot in dictionary Hunter Biden's pictures right there… lack of self awareness..."
  — Eric Bolling, [33:50]

• Plays Biden soundbites on laptop scandal, debt, and Burisma regrets. Eric fiercely disputes claims and rehashes corruption allegations:

  "So what I can tell you about the laptop is that there is no laptop."
  — Hunter Biden, [35:52]

  "This guy's a total grifter, folks... the fact is there was Biden family corruption."
  — Eric Bolling, [38:17]

b. Immigration Comments from Hunter

• Eric notes "irony" as Hunter Biden criticizes illegal immigration:

  "We don't want immigrants that are coming here illegally draining us of resources."
  — Hunter Biden, [39:48]

c. On Presidential Pardon

• Replays past Joe Biden statements promising not to pardon his son, implying these were broken by providing “a blanket pardon”:

  "His incompetent mouthpiece said the same."
  — Eric Bolling, [40:59]

6. Progressive, Cultural, and Immigration Critiques

Segment Start: [44:33]

Key Discussion Points

a. Critiquing Progressive Democrats

• Eric highlights controversial comments by Jasmine Crockett, Somali immigrants in Minnesota, Ilhan Omar, and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.

b. Immigration and Crime

• Reports on SNAP fraud by Haitian immigrants, accuses Ilhan Omar of misleading ICE related to her son.

c. ICE and Law Enforcement

• Eric defends ICE and local law enforcement, attacking left-leaning politicians for undermining officers and fostering low morale.

d. Critique of NYC Politics

• Targets NYC’s new leadership under Zoran Mamdani for anti-Zionist associations; lambasts Pramila Jayapal’s anti-corporate stance on Starbucks.

7. Listener Voicemails & Closing

Segment Start: [56:36]

Notable Comments

• Listeners joke about salsa (tie-in to AM Fest/Phoenix, [56:58]), suggest hiring Somalians as “merchant marines” (piracy jokes, [57:34]), and share gripes about Social Security versus funds for illegal immigrants ([60:56]).

• Eric applauds humor, tells old Fox News story about Pentagon complaints ([59:00]).

• On giving money to illegal immigrants to leave the U.S.:

  "Let's just throw them out. Give them the option. Throw them out, come back in legally or never come back."
  — Eric Bolling, [61:10]

8. Notable Quotes & Timely Highlights

• On Internal MAGA Divisions:

  "There's a split, a divide happening within MAGA. Not even Rhino conservative. Now it's Rhino conservatives over here MAGA. All of a sudden there's a split here."
  — Eric Bolling, [04:46]

• On Vaccine Skepticism:

  "All vaccines are unavoidably unsafe."
  — Dr. Ben Tapper, [12:31]

• On American Priorities:

  "Let's take care of Americans, let's take care of our military and our retired folks who, who need help instead of sending hundreds of billions of dollars to people who frankly hate us anyway."
  — Eric Bolling, [61:12]

• On Law Enforcement Support:

  "When you have an administration that supports law enforcement and simply says go out and enforce that law, we've got your back, then agents want to be a part of that and the American public wants to be a part of that."
  — Michael Banks, [28:30]

Episode Structure:

• Market Update & Setting the Tone
• MAGA Movement Debate & Foreign Policy (Lindy Lee)
• Flu Season and Health Advice (Dr. Ben Tapper)
• Immigration & Border Security Status (Chief Michael Banks)
• Hunter Biden Controversy & Political Hypocrisy
• Progressive Politics, Immigration Narratives, and Law Enforcement
• Listener Mailbag & Closing Reflections

Overall Tone:
Direct, frank, and at times confrontational. Eric Bolling and guests do not shy away from heated criticism of Democratic leaders or internal Republican/movement divides. Strong populist, “America First” perspective with a dose of humor and audience engagement.

Best For:
Listeners interested in bold conservative commentary, cultural and political analysis from a MAGA/anti-establishment viewpoint, as well as discussions on non-interventionist foreign policy, border security, and vaccine skepticism.

For Next Time:
Catch the Christmas Eve special and the announcement of "most embarrassing member of Congress."