Real America’s Voice - Bolling! — December 26, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Eric Bolling
Date: December 26, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of "Bolling!" dives deep into border security, cartel influence in Venezuela and Colombia, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in American institutions, political commentary on Congress, and wraps up with lively sports talk and listener engagement. Eric Bolling leads candid interviews—most notably with border correspondent Oscar "El Blue" Ramirez—and delivers passionate commentary on the week’s hottest political and cultural flashpoints. Throughout, the episode maintains a confrontational tone—critiquing leftist policies, questioning mainstream narratives, and encouraging grassroots engagement.

Key Segments and Discussion Points

1. Interview with Oscar "El Blue" Ramirez: Border Realities, Venezuelan Cartels, and U.S. Policy

[03:41–12:08]

• Oscar’s On-the-Ground Reporting:
  Live from the Colombia–Venezuela border, Ramirez describes encountering direct threats from Venezuelan National Guard and cartel affiliates while documenting cartel control over cross-border migration points.

  "The National Guard from Venezuela send a guy on a motorcycle towards us... He basically told me if you cross that line and if you don't stop recording, we will force you to come in into Venezuelan territory and we will hold you captive."
  (Oscar Ramirez, 04:00)

• The Complicity of Cartels and Governments:
  Ramirez breaks down the three key actors: the ELN, Tren de Aragua, and Cartel de los Soles, asserting deep collaboration between these syndicates and Venezuela’s political elite—specifically Nicolás Maduro, Diosdado Cabello, and Padrino López—designated as narcoterrorists by the Trump administration.

  "The Trump administration has done an excellent job on designating the politicians...those are the head of the snakes—Nicolas Maduro, Diosdado Cabello and Padrino Lopez... in charge of funneling tons and tons of synthetic drugs through international waters."
  (Oscar Ramirez, 05:31)

• Destabilization Strategy:
  Bolling echoes Lara Logan’s reporting, highlighting a perceived coordinated effort by Venezuelan cartels and government to destabilize the United States via narcotics and illegal migration.

  "It seems almost as if this is a coordinated effort between the government and the cartels to pull America apart from our seams."
  (Eric Bolling, 07:25)

• Colombia's Slide:
  Despite past efforts to go mainstream, Oscar declares Colombia’s situation is worsening under leftist leadership—citing violence, economic decay, and echoes of Venezuela’s collapse.

  "It's extreme violence, it is extreme insecurity. The economy is the worst... It's turning more into what it is, you know, Venezuela and their initiations."
  (Oscar Ramirez, 10:50)

• Personal Safety & Advocacy:
  Bolling closes the interview urging Oscar to be cautious, acknowledging the dangers faced by independent journalists covering cartel activity.

2. DEI, ‘Woke’ Culture, and Discrimination Against White Men in Prestige Industries

[18:01–24:28]

• Hollywood & Corporate America’s Shift:
  Bolling reviews Jacob Savage’s reporting on the exclusion of white men in Hollywood and other prestige industries, blaming DEI initiatives for what he calls a “cancer on every part of our society.”

  "DEI is the politically correct way of saying no white men. All others welcome. It’s just one part of their war on men. By the way, the war on white men, to be specific..."
  (Eric Bolling, 18:13)

  "BlackRock is such a powerhouse, they made the rules for everyone to follow. The handiwork of ugly globalism. Its tentacles reaching into every single part of our world, our economy, our culture."
  (Eric Bolling, 19:42)

• University Diversity Stats:
  Quotes pointing to low hiring rates of white American men at elite schools serve as evidence for his argument of discriminatory, non-meritocratic practices.

  "Since 2018, only 14.6% of tenure track assistant professors hired at Yale have been white American men...in the humanities, just six out of 76, or 7.9%."
  (Eric Bolling, 19:55)

• Call for Meritocracy:
  The segment closes with Bolling’s call to "gut" DEI from society, restoring "meritocracy" as the foundation of hiring and advancement.

3. Political Satire: Most Embarrassing Member of Congress & Progressive Targets

[27:27–36:44]

• Highlighting AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) and Jasmine Crockett:
  Bolling runs through perceived hypocrisies and gaffes of these progressive congresswomen—questioning AOC's claim never to have received corporate money, poking fun at her “Short Kings” comments, travel spending, and social media sound bites.

  "Does she think the glasses make her look smarter because she is dumb as a rock? Like most liberals..."
  (Eric Bolling, 30:34)

  • Plays a series of AOC quotes and responses to bolster the argument that current progressive leadership is unfit and out-of-touch.
  • Brings up AOC’s comments on trans kids and government benefits, framing them as part of a broader critique of modern progressive politics.

• Commentary on Media and Free Speech:
  Bolling criticizes efforts to combat misinformation as veiled censorship.

  "There's a term for that. It's called the First Amendment to the Constitution. We can say whatever the hell we want, whatever the hell we want, as long as we don't get people hurt doing it."
  (Eric Bolling, 36:44)

4. Sports Corner: College Football Playoffs and NFL Playoff Scenarios

[41:08–50:00]
(With guest Brett McHenry)

• College Football Playoff Critique:
  Bolling and McHenry debate the controversial inclusion of schools like James Madison University (JMU) and Tulane over Notre Dame and Texas.

  "Why as hell is James Madison in the college football playoffs? And we are not?"
  (Eric Bolling, 42:18)

  • Both advocate for a return to a pure "Top 12" system based on rankings and merit, not inclusivity or "March Madness"-style underdogs.

• NFL Playoff Picture:
  Discussion of Jaguars v. Colts (vintage QB Philip Rivers!); both weigh in on possible upsets and the quarterback landscape.

  "I think they could be a Super Bowl team for sure."
  (Eric Bolling, 46:34)

  • Spirited take on the Bears–49ers rivalry, with playful regional banter and sports predictions.

5. Listener Voicemail Roundup: Grassroots Grievances and Solutions

[53:30–65:04]

• California and Immigration:
  Callers bemoan “thousands” of “unvetted illegals,” high gas prices, and election concerns in California, asking for stronger ICE enforcement and a new conservative governor.

  "You guys are kind of stuck with, with the governor that you have right now... There's a great sheriff who's running for governor in the state of California... Chad Bianco, Sheriff, great guy, conservative..."
  (Eric Bolling, 55:41)

• Oil, Energy, and Strategic Reserves:
  Questions arise regarding the use of seized Venezuelan oil tankers to refill US emergency supplies drained under Biden.

  "Biden drained it to the lowest level it ever was because prices were high. It's supposed to be an emergency use only..."
  (Eric Bolling, 57:49)

• CDL Licensing & Federal vs. State Authority:
  Discussion on whether commercial driving licenses should be federalized, especially given cross-state travel and safety issues related to unqualified, possibly undocumented drivers.

• January 6th Choir Segment:
  Plays a patriotic, protest-themed song by incarcerated individuals connected to January 6th, tying their cause to faith, liberty, and the Trump movement.

  "Our faith that our days of this nation will be renewed is still there. We formed bonds that can never be broken."
  (Jan 6 Choir, 62:12)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On U.S. Policy and Venezuela:

  "It's what they have done and what they have created. These fractions to destabilize not only the United States of America, but have control to the funnel of contaminating drugs."
  (Oscar Ramirez, 07:51)

• On DEI and Hollywood:

  "There hasn't been a good original idea coming out of Tinseltown in a very long time. And now we understand why: A little leftist Marxist woke ideology called DEI."
  (Eric Bolling, 18:01)

• On Free Speech and Media Control:

  "We can say whatever the hell we want, whatever the hell we want, as long as we don't get people hurt doing it."
  (Eric Bolling, 36:44)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Border Interview with Oscar Ramirez:
  03:41–12:08

• DEI segment & Stats:
  18:01–24:28

• AOC & Political Satire:
  27:27–36:44

• Sports (College/NFL):
  41:08–50:00

• Listener Voicemails:
  53:30–65:04

• January 6th Choir Song:
  62:05–65:51

Tone & Style

The episode maintains a direct, combative tone—frequently challenging liberal policies, mainstream narratives, and cultural trends. Bolling and guests employ plain-spoken, populist language, aiming to fire up listeners with both facts (often selectively framed) and emotional appeals. Grassroots engagement is a recurring call to action.

For Listeners Who Missed This Episode

You’ll come away with:

• A stark take on border security and foreign cartel influence
• Sharp-tongued ridicule of progressive icons and DEI
• Lively, football-focused sports chat with a conservative flavor
• Genuine interaction with grassroots listeners and their concerns
• A blend of hard news, commentary, humor, and community-building—distinctly in the show’s brand of "honest views"

Note: All timestamps are approximate and align with primary content sections, omitting recurring sponsorship breaks and promotions.