Real America’s Voice – Bolling!

Date: February 11, 2026
Host: Eric Bolling (iHeartPodcasts)
Guests: Andrew Kolvet (TPUSA), Sheriff Carmine Marceno (Lee County, FL), Donald Trump (live remarks), Coal Industry Representatives

Episode Overview

This episode of Bolling! dives into the aftermath and cultural impact of the TPUSA All-American Halftime Show, explores the ambitions of the Turning Point USA movement post-Charlie Kirk, discusses law and order in Florida with Sheriff Carmine Marceno, and features live remarks from former President Donald Trump at a coal industry event. Throughout, the show spotlights themes of reclaiming American culture, the importance of grassroots conservative action, support for law enforcement, and energy independence.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The TPUSA All-American Halftime Show: A Cultural Turning Point

Guest: Andrew Kolvet, TPUSA spokesperson & Charlie Kirk Show EP
Segments: [00:09]–[13:13]

• Historic Audience Numbers

  • Over 50 million views reported; third-party audit pending for final figures

    “I would say it's going to be right around 50, I would think, whether it's 45 or 55, it's going to be somewhere around there.” — Andrew Kolvet [00:36]

  • Potentially became “the number one live stream event in YouTube history,” besting even the Indian moon landing stream.

• Underserved Audiences and Cultural Contrast

  • The show itself was a response to what Kolvet described as mainstream entertainment drifting from core American values and a constituency feeling left out:

    “There is a huge underserved part of the country that feels left out of mainstream entertainment, mainstream media.” — Andrew Kolvet [02:15]

  • The contrast with NFL choices (notably, not featuring a country artist since 1994) and recent halftime performances seen as having “an agenda.”

• Impact on the Mainstream and Future Plans

  • TPUSA intends to “run it back” next year if the NFL continues to ignore their preferred cultural content.
  • Open to collaborating with the NFL if they “start doing the right thing.”

    “The way you keep the pressure on is you keep the pressure on.” — Andrew Kolvet [03:48]

• Cultural Strategy of TPUSA

  • On Charlie Kirk’s vision:

    “We want to win the culture, we want to win the institutions.” — Andrew Kolvet [05:39]

  • Noted the conservative desire to preserve institutions, but acknowledged the challenge when “your institutions are corrupt...captured by another ideology.”

• Faith as an Element of Risk and Reward

  • Kolvet recalled a late pastor friend: “Faith is spelled R-I-S-K.” Pursuing the halftime initiative was a leap of faith and willingness to face criticism either way.

• Grassroots vs. Corporate Conservatism

  • TPUSA positions itself apart from major corporate conservative media—namely Fox News—by embracing risk and “boots on the ground middle America conservatives.”

    “We are a voice for the grassroots. We're a voice for the people out there.” — Andrew Kolvet [08:43]

• Donor Influence and Independence

  • The organization’s independence from donor influence is a point of pride, with Kolvet recounting Kirk’s willingness to tell donors “where they could...stuff it.”

• Charlie Kirk’s Legacy & Vision

  • The loss of Charlie Kirk is underscored, with Kolvet honoring his mantra:

    “Stay low, stay humble, stay close to Jesus.” — Andrew Kolvet [10:28]

  • The importance of focusing on building rather than responding to critics or “noise.”
  • Programming and event calendar includes ballot chasing for midterms, youth leadership summits, and planning for next year’s halftime event.

Notable Quote:

“This is the people's halftime show... There is a lot of opportunity, there's a lot of things we could do, but... what is the highest and best use of our time?... We want to reclaim culture. We want to reclaim these institutions that mean so much to the country.” — Andrew Kolvet [11:00–12:00]

TIMESTAMPS

• 00:09 – Show opens, TPUSA Halftime Show success recap
• 02:06 – Live streaming numbers and mainstream media
• 03:43 – Cultural contrast and future strategy
• 05:39 – Charlie Kirk's vision: Win the culture
• 08:05 – TPUSA’s unique grassroots lane
• 10:28 – On Charlie Kirk’s legacy and approach
• 12:19 – Looking ahead: growth, faith, “stay humble”

2. Law and Order in Florida: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Interview

Segments: [17:21]–[22:37]

• Law Enforcement Success and Community Support

  • Sheriff Marceno attributes policing success in Lee County to supportive leadership from Governor DeSantis and former President Trump:

    “Governor DeSantis...is a law and order governor. He makes it very easy to do our job. Also...President Trump...has set the pace, and he's saving America.” — Sheriff Marceno [17:21]

• ICE and Immigration Enforcement

  • Stressed effective, targeted ICE collaboration and framed it as about community safety rather than politics.

    “...if you’re against [removing violent felons], tell me if you want them to be your neighbor.” — Sheriff Marceno [18:40]

• Safe Haven for Law and Order

  • Contrasted Lee County and Florida with liberal cities, emphasizing lower crime rates and “law and order” as a draw for new residents.

• National Crime Trends and Media Narratives

  • Both host and guest note skepticism towards media coverage of crime reduction, particularly when favorable to Trump.

TIMESTAMPS

• 17:21 – Sheriff Marceno: Law enforcement in Lee County
• 18:40 – ICE, criminal aliens, community policing
• 19:01 – Florida vs. liberal cities; law and order success
• 21:11 – Media, crime narratives, and Trump

3. Live Remarks: President Donald J. Trump at Coal Industry Event

Segments: [26:40]–[53:59]

• Coal as Symbol and Policy

  • Trump extols “clean, beautiful coal,” linking it to American economic strength and security.

    “Clean, beautiful coal. We love clean, beautiful coal, don’t we, Doug?” — Donald Trump [26:40]

  • Frames his administration as the savior of coal: ending the War on Coal, saving plants, approving new permits, and signing an executive order to direct the Dept. of War to work with coal plants.

• Energy Independence and Security

  • Boasts of U.S. energy dominance, low gas prices, and increasing coal production. Announces saving coal plants in Tennessee, West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, and Kentucky.

• Cultural & Economic Rhetoric

  • Derisive of “radical left” energy policies and wind energy (“I’m not a big fan of those crazy windmills that are all made in China…”)
  • Champions coal workers as “real people under these hard hats,” introducing mine worker Kayla Blackford to speak on the impact of coal job preservation.

    “My job supports my family...keeps the lights on and electricity affordable, not just in Indiana, but across the country.” — Kayla Blackford [39:58]

  • Touches on tariffs, trade policy successes, and economic growth as results of his approach.

• Presentation and Honors

  • Coal industry representatives present Trump with a trophy: “The undisputed champion of beautiful clean coal.”

    “Your support has meant more than policy, sir. It has meant dignity, stability, and the recognition that their work matters in making America great again.” — Jim Grech, Peabody Energy CEO [48:44]

Notable Quotes & Moments:

• Trump:

  “If we had stayed on the ruinous path, we would have seen mass suffering and rolling blackouts all over the country.” [28:18]

• Trump:

  “We have to fight, right? Speaker, we have to fight… numbers that we’ve never seen.” [43:00]

TIMESTAMPS

• 26:40 – Trump’s address to coal industry, praising coal, listing policies
• 39:58 – Worker Kayla Blackford describes life and benefits of coal industry
• 48:44 – Jim Grech (Peabody CEO) gives industry response and award to Trump
• 53:59 – Trump leaves, show returns

Memorable Quotes (with Attribution and Timestamps)

• “Faith is spelled R-I-S-K.” – Andrew Kolvet [06:37]
• “Stay low, stay humble, stay close to Jesus.” – Charlie Kirk (quoted by Kolvet) [10:28]
• “We are purely America first, and that will not change. We are purely for the people that are forgotten all across this country, the grassroots.” – Andrew Kolvet [14:00]
• “President Trump could walk on water and they'd say he can't swim.” – Sheriff Carmine Marceno [21:43]
• “Clean, beautiful coal. We love clean, beautiful coal, don’t we, Doug?” – Donald Trump [26:40]
• “…the trophy says the undisputed champion of beautiful clean coal.” – Jim Grech (reading award inscription to Trump) [51:23]

Episode Structure & Flow

1. Opening – Recap, TPUSA Halftime Show with Andrew Kolvet
2. Grassroots Conservative Movement – Cultural battles, conservative strategy (Kolvet)
3. Interview: Sheriff Carmine Marceno – Law enforcement, immigration, Florida’s crime record
4. Live Feed: President Trump – Coal, energy policy, economic boasting, live audience accolades
5. Closing – Brief wrap-up and upcoming events

For Listeners Who Missed the Show

This episode captures a defining moment for the new conservative cultural movement, as TPUSA’s Halftime Show becomes a true counter-programming force to the NFL, and the organization’s leaders lay out their strategy for winning both politics and culture. The subsequent discussion with Sheriff Marceno foregrounds law and order successes in red America, in sharp contrast to blue city woes. Donald Trump’s speech frames energy independence, coal, and economic leadership as foundational to American success—and as proof of his pro-worker legacy—rounded out with on-the-ground voices from coal miners themselves. The episode’s tone is celebratory, combative toward mainstream narratives, and focused on grassroots empowerment, with humility and faith as guiding values.