Podcast Summary: Real America’s Voice – Bolling! (December 5, 2025)

Episode Overview

This episode of Bolling! on Real America’s Voice, hosted by Eric Bolling, focuses on the intersection of politics, energy, economics, and culture through the lens of American conservatism. Key themes include shifts in Arizona’s political landscape, the legacy of Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA, criticism of mainstream media, immigration, and current sports commentary. The tone was unapologetically conservative, often combative towards opponents, and reverent toward featured guests and personalities like Charlie Kirk.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Market & Economic Update

• Timestamp: 01:49–04:38
• Eric reviews the financial markets’ weekly performance:
  • Markets: “Dow up 104... S&P up 13... Nasdaq up 73... nice bounce back from lower prices.” (03:09)
  • Oil: “Oil hit 60 bucks a barrel... We want oil and gasoline to be lower going into the midterm elections… When oil goes down, gas comes down, fuel comes down, everything comes down.” (03:19)
  • Gold & Silver: Gold and silver are up, with silver outperforming gold. Strong encouragement “to buy gold and buy from Birch Gold,” promoted as a hedge against future economic uncertainty and possible AI-driven market bubbles. (04:08)

2. Interview with Sheriff Mark Lamb (AZ-5 Congressional Candidate)

• Timestamp: 04:38–15:16

Motivation & Political Landscape

• Lamb highlights the legacy of Rep. Andy Biggs, now running for Arizona governor, and positions himself as the next “unapologetic defender of God, family, freedom and the Constitution.” (04:46)
• Endorsements from Trump, the House Freedom Fund, Speaker Johnson, Speaker Scalise, and Turning Point Action. (05:56–06:37)

Arizona’s Changing Politics

• Bolling notes Arizona’s shift from solid red to more purple, likening it to Colorado; Lamb insists it’s still fundamentally a red state but key races have been lost. (07:25–07:50)
• Discussion about national politics impacting state races and the need for “politics by addition” to activate the Republican base. (07:50–08:27)

Policy Priorities

• The Border: Still a top issue. “Trump is locking it down, but these are executive orders. What we need is for Congress and Senate... to solidify these with good policies, lock them into place.” (08:37)
• Economy & Affordability: “Affordability is killing American families... When you talk about border crime, crime is one of them. But affordability is going to be the biggest issue.” (09:16)
• Energy Policy:
  • Strongly supports nuclear. “We have the Palo Verde nuclear plant... I’m a huge believer in nuclear. I think we should have never gotten away from it... We need to start getting those [modular nuclear reactors] in place immediately.” (10:47)
  • Skeptical of solar and wind: “Windmills... look terrible. They produce nothing... probably more destructive to the environment than anything else... Solar’s good. But how many solar panels do you need?” (11:42–12:17)
  • Criticism of Biden administration on energy; praises Trump’s “all of the above” energy policy. (13:28)

Leadership & Governing Philosophy

• Emphasizes value of real-world business and law enforcement experience: “Biden... never really ran a business... This is the benefit of having a president who understands what running a business is like.” (13:40)
• “We need people that actually understand how things work... law enforcement, crime, border.” (14:06)

Charlie Kirk Tribute

• Discussion of memorials in Arizona for Charlie Kirk, marking his influence in the state and on youth political involvement. (14:23–15:06)
• “He was unapologetic about the things that he believed in. And, and I think that we need people like that.” – Mark Lamb (06:48)

3. Remembering Charlie Kirk & Turning Point USA Legacy

• Guest: Andrew Cole, Executive Producer, Charlie Kirk Show
• Timestamp: 18:15–29:58

Amfest 2025

• Explosive posthumous support after Charlie Kirk’s assassination: “As soon as Charlie was murdered... it was such an outpouring of love and support for Charlie and for the organization... we realized, hey, we have a capacity issue.” (19:28)
• Amfest sold out—the largest ever. “Leave it to Charlie Kirk to find a way [to keep growing].” (20:29)

Security Post-Kirk Assassination

• Increased security measures for Amfest and TPUSA events: “We’ve had to augment [security]... You will see the security presence... No bags, no—you know, it’s going to be tight... so people can feel safe and roam about freely.” (21:40)

Speakers and Programming

• Star lineup: VP J.D. Vance, Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro, and others.
• Erica Kirk slated to speak. “We want to have our chance to grieve... we also know that we have this sacred duty to Charlie and to his legacy to push forward.” (22:50)
• Plan for debates on religion, weed, foreign policy, and live “Prove Me Wrong” sessions in Charlie’s honor. (23:46–24:28)

Campus Events & Changing Strategy

• After the assassination, immediate pivot away from outdoor campus events for security; states intention to focus on indoor, secure venues but to keep campus debate and discussion alive through new formats. (24:28–26:42)

All American Halftime Show

• Confirmation that the patriot-themed halftime show will continue, with exciting but as-yet-unannounced talent and venue. (26:49–27:41)
• “We want this to be a unifying moment for America... be positive, patriotic, but also have a great time.” (27:41)

Personal Reflections on Loss

• “Charlie... is still the last thing I think about before I go to bed. He’s still the first thing I instantly think about when I wake up... We have a sacred duty to push forward and continue his legacy.” – Andrew Cole (28:57)

4. Media Criticism & Immigration

• Timestamp: 30:11–37:31

Mainstream Media Skepticism

• Bolling ridicules CNN’s “misreporting” of the January 6th pipe bomber’s race and criticizes what he deems a broader pattern of distortion in left-leaning media outlets: “You really can't make this stuff up.” (31:34)
• Criticizes media rhetoric about race (“white nationalist terror”, “ethnic cleansing”) as divisive and inaccurate. (33:59–35:55)
• Called out Joy Reid (MSNBC) and Abby Phillip (CNN) for “race-baiting” and “distorting the facts.” (35:19–36:54)

Immigration and Money Transfers

• Voicemail segment raises audience issue of migrants sending remittances out of the country:
  • “63 billion dollars was sent just to Mexico alone from inside, from Mexican nationals sending money back. Mostly illegals. ... you drain the value of the US Dollar.” – Eric Bolling (50:23)
• Bolling decries lack of vetting for incoming migrants and criticizes U.S. policy for allowing money to flow out untaxed. (50:23–51:34)

5. Afghanistan Withdrawal Accountability

• Timestamp: 51:34–52:55
• Calls for accountability in the aftermath of the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, highlighting “no perp walks” and sharing anger about lack of consequences for leadership failures:
  • “Our State Department had an idea that there was a suicide bomber 28 days before it happened... They knew it in advance and no one ever told those sitting duck service members.” (51:56)
  • “Put some people behind bars in jail and they’ll stop doing it.” (52:55)

6. Sports Segment with Britt McHenry

• Timestamp: 41:05–46:39

College Football Playoffs, NFL Picks

• Ohio State vs. Indiana: Britt picks Ohio State, Eric hopes for upset by Indiana. (41:33–42:45)
• Britt criticizes Bears’ playoff potential: “I think the Chicago Bears are frauds and I think they are going to get exposed in the playoffs.” (43:12)
• Ravens vs. Steelers: Britt chooses Ravens (reluctantly).
• Humorous banter about old rivalries (“Bears vs. Packers”), and betting odds for underperforming teams. (46:22)

7. Community & Listener Engagement

• Frequent reminders to subscribe to “The Edge” YouTube channel, celebrating hitting 7,000 subscribers earlier than expected:
  • “We hit that number almost a month before expected... You guys made it happen.” (15:37)
• Several listener voicemails played and discussed.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Sheriff Mark Lamb on leadership:
  “I want to be that unapologetic defender of God, family, freedom and the Constitution.” (04:46)

• Mark Lamb on nuclear energy:
  “I’m a huge believer in nuclear. I think we should have never gotten away from it.” (10:47)

• Andrew Cole on TPUSA’s new era:
  “We have this sacred duty to Charlie and to his legacy to push forward.” (23:24, 28:57)

• Eric Bolling on remittances:
  “They come over illegally, they’re not paying taxes, they’re taking US dollars and then they’re sending them out of the country to Mexico. It’s a very, very dangerous practice.” (50:23)

• Bolling on Afghanistan withdrawal:
  “Put some people behind bars in jail and they’ll stop doing it.” (52:55)

• Britt McHenry on Chicago Bears:
  “I think the Chicago Bears are frauds and I think they are going to get exposed in the playoffs...” (43:12)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Market/Economic Update: 01:49–04:38
• Sheriff Mark Lamb Interview: 04:38–15:16
• Charlie Kirk & TPUSA Legacy (Andrew Cole): 18:15–29:58
• Media Criticism & Immigration: 30:11–37:31, 48:45–51:34
• Britt McHenry Sports Picks: 41:05–46:39
• Voicemail/Listener Questions: 48:45–52:55

Tone & Style

• Direct, patriotic, and combatively anti-establishment
• Strong emphasis on “unfiltered news,” grassroots engagement, and legacy-building
• Friendly, often humorous banter, especially during sports segment
• High reverence for legacy figures (Charlie Kirk), with emotional tributes

Summary Takeaway

This episode is a window into contemporary conservative commentary on politics, media, and culture, marked by tributes to conservative activists, a focus on energy independence, tough stances on immigration, and ongoing frustration with mainstream media and Democratic policy. The emotional loss of Charlie Kirk served as both a unifying and mobilizing force for the guests and the wider Turning Point USA movement. Sports banter and audience engagement rounded out the show, providing some lighter moments and camaraderie.

For those who missed the episode, this summary captures the thematic flow, major discussions, and critical moments—complete with key timestamps and quotes.