Podcast Summary: Real America’s Voice – Bolling! (December 24, 2025)

Overview

This episode of Real America’s Voice: Bolling! is hosted by Eric Bolling and centers on American politics, economic policy (particularly tariffs and manufacturing), political corruption, and cultural commentary. The discussions span the impact of Trump-era tariffs on U.S. industries, the entrenched wealth and insider trading among politicians, skepticism toward climate change activism, critiques of Democratic politicians, and a segment taking viewer voicemails on controversial social and political issues. Key guests include Mike Appling (CEO of Lift High Crane and Rigging) and Royce White (former NBA player and current GOP Senate candidate).

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. The Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on U.S. Industry

Guest: Mike Appling, CEO, Lift High Crane and Rigging
Timestamps: 03:27–13:17

Discussion Highlights:

• Bolling introduces the economic context: Trump’s tariffs have reportedly lowered the trade deficit and brought "billions" into the U.S.
  • “Well, Trump's tariffs are bringing in billions into the United States... the US Trade deficit has fallen to a five year low.” (03:27 – Bolling)
• Appling describes the unintended consequence of tariffs: a shortage of construction cranes, as most are manufactured abroad, especially larger models urgently needed for major projects.
  • “There are zero tower cranes... manufactured in the United States. Less than 3% of all terrain cranes... are manufactured in the United States.” (04:21 – Appling)
• Though pro-tariff in principle, Appling requests a modification or waiver for items not manufactured domestically.
  • "If you can't buy it here and there's no chance to buy it here, then why are we adding, you know, an extreme amount of cost, millions of dollars in some cases per crane." (04:21 – Appling)
• Both guest and host agree that importing from China poses economic and national security concerns.
  • “...Most people will not buy Chinese cranes because they're worried about safety, quality and the national security risk that you just mentioned.” (08:03 – Appling)
• Bolling proposes an industry-by-industry approach to tariffs, granting "landing strips" (delays) so industry can adapt.
  • “Maybe you pick it by industry or maybe you pick it by product. Should it be tariffs right now or should there be six months, a year, two years, five years, depending on how difficult it is to get up to speed manufacturing those products here?” (11:31 – Bolling)
• Appling urges listeners to contact their representatives for relief in industries facing these bottlenecks.

2. Political Wealth, Insider Trading, and Senate Races

Guest: Royce White, GOP Senate Candidate; Host, Royce White Show
Timestamps: 17:52–27:49

Discussion Highlights:

• White advocates "no budget, no pay" for Congress—if legislators don't pass a budget, they shouldn’t be paid.
  • “If the Congress or the Senate can't balance a budget, then they shouldn't get their salary.” (18:45 – White)
• Critiques of the STOCK Act and Congress's ability to legally profit from insider knowledge; Paul Pelosi’s chip stock trades are cited as a prototypical example.
  • “If you and I did it, we'd be in jail for.” (17:52 – Bolling)
• Both highlight escalating costs of running for federal office, amplifying donor and lobby influence.
  • “It's almost a foregone conclusion that a U.S. senate candidate has to have pre-committed to one of these lobbies or special interest groups to have any chance of raising the money necessary to be competitive.” (20:47 – White)
• White notes how Trump is an anomaly, capable of self-funding, and claims his own run is exclusively grassroots-funded.
• White argues that populist candidates can succeed only through major grassroots organizing and donations.
  • “We're going to need 10 to 15 genuine grassroots sort of campaigns all across this country to take what I would call...the swing control of the United States Senate.” (26:01 – White)

3. Critique of Climate Change Activism

Host: Eric Bolling
Timestamps: 31:14–38:38

Discussion Highlights:

• Segment opens with news of Greta Thunberg’s arrest, which Bolling mockingly celebrates as a “Christmas gift to the world.”
  • “What a sad fall from grace. Of course I use that word grace very, very loosely. There's no real grace for Greta Thunberg to fall from.” (31:14 – Bolling)
• Argues that climate change is a manufactured crisis, pointing to Antarctic ice growth and failed predictions by climate activists and politicians.
  • “There was supposed to be an Arctic summer, right? Nope. No arctic summer, no melted ice caps. Only climate fear-mongering meant to control us. Isn't that right, Greta?” (37:45 – Bolling)
• Frames climate activism as a vehicle for power and control rather than legitimate concern, likening pandemic mandates and climate action to efforts to restrict freedoms.

4. Political Narratives & Democratic Critiques

Host: Eric Bolling
Timestamps: 44:17–50:36

Discussion Highlights:

• Bolling accuses Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Democrats of ignorance and misrepresentation of American history and immigration law.
• Highlights controversies over crime and immigration enforcement, using extreme and sarcastic language to deride Democratic policy.
  • “So right off the bat, she lied. Because when you break into the country illegally, you've committed a crime. So 100% of people in detention that are illegals have committed crimes. Sorry, your number's wrong.” (46:02 – Bolling)
• Extended jabs at progressive figures: AOC, Governor Pritzker, James Carville, and ‘the ladies of The View,’ among others, with complaints about leniency toward criminals and attacks on law enforcement.
• Segment includes a short reference to ICE, recent crimes attributed to migrants, and a call for stricter enforcement.

5. Listener Voicemails: Sharia, Social Security, and Political Corruption

Timestamps: 57:34–65:33

Highlights and Select Quotes:

• On Sharia Law in the U.S.:
  • Caller: Concern about “Islamists trying to establish Sharia law in New Jersey and Texas.”
  • Bolling: Describes European “no-go zones” and high crime rates, attributes these to failed assimilation and migration policy.
  • “You will never supersede U.S. law, U.S. code...They never assimilated...They want to do that here too, to the point where police don't go into certain neighborhoods.” (58:39 – Bolling)
• On Social Security Increase:
  • Caller: Complaints over modest cost-of-living increases.
  • Bolling: Argues actual inflation is much higher, while government spending on migrants and foreign aid vastly surpasses domestic spending on seniors.
  • “It’s nothing. It’s a drop in the bucket. How about you take care of our people, take care of our military and our old folks...Just take care of our own first.” (62:28 – Bolling)
• On Political Corruption:
  • Caller: Describes Democratic Party as a “crime syndicate.”
  • Bolling: Entertains the idea with reference to RICO laws and calls for more severe prosecution.
  • “Not only are they...I think they’re criminals. I think they protect criminals...To call it a criminal syndicate, it really would include RICO laws.” (64:24 – Bolling)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “If Germany is charging us 30% to import a Ford Explorer, then we ought to be charging 30% on an X5.” (08:54 – Appling)
• “Never in the history of human civilization have the elites of an empire gotten so rich during the decline of the empire.” (21:24 – White)
• “You speak important ideas and we need to have a Royce White voice in D.C.” (26:58 – Bolling)
• Mocking Greta Thunberg: “No climate crisis and no genocide. Whatever will Greta do now?” (38:26 – Bolling)
• On European migration policy: “They never assimilated...Then there were. Paris was next, where the same things were happening. People were getting stabbed to death left and right from illegals.” (59:00 – Bolling)
• On Social Security and Federal Priorities: “How about you take care of our people, take care of our military and our and our old folks who are, who are living check to check Social Security, checker, paycheck to paycheck.” (62:28 – Bolling)
• On Democratic Corruption: “It is kind of a. A conspiracy, a group, a RICO conspiracy. Interesting. Maybe we should ask Rudy Giuliani about that.” (64:24 – Bolling)

Segment Timestamps (Selected)

• [03:27] – Trump tariffs and construction crane shortage
• [04:21] – Mike Appling details crane market constraints
• [08:54] – Appling’s call for tariff modification
• [17:52] – Royce White interview begins (insider trading & political wealth)
• [31:14] – Greta Thunberg/arrest/climate skepticism
• [44:17] – AOC critique and progressive politics
• [57:34] – Voicemail segment (Sharia, Social Security, corruption)

Tone & Style

• The episode uses a provocative, direct, and often sarcastic tone.
• Host Eric Bolling is openly opinionated, often employing ridicule and hyperbole.
• Guests and callers are generally supportive of right-leaning and populist views.

Conclusion

This episode threads together economic nationalism, populist mistrust of Washington, skepticism of elite-driven narratives (on topics like climate change), and frustration with what are portrayed as the failures and corruption of Democratic leadership. The hosts and guests emphasize the need for grassroots mobilization, industry-specific economic policy, and restoring focus on “real” American interests at home. Viewer engagement through voicemails further amplifies anxieties about cultural change, economic fairness, and perceived political double standards.