Real America’s Voice – “Bolling!” – February 16, 2026

Host: Eric Bolling
Produced by: iHeartPodcasts
Air Date: February 16, 2026

Overview

This episode, airing on President’s Day, features host Eric Bolling's signature blend of political commentary, interviews, and cultural observations. The show focuses on the ongoing high-profile disappearance of Nancy Guthrie (mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie) near the US-Mexico border, an in-depth conversation with country music icon Lee Greenwood about his patriotic hit “God Bless the USA,” and a fiery breakdown of recent events at the Munich Security Conference featuring prominent Democrat figures. Throughout, Bolling sharply critiques Democratic leaders, highlights what he sees as threats to American values, and amplifies conservative perspectives on governance, national security, and culture.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: Law Enforcement Controversy

Guest: Art Del Cueto (Retired Border Patrol; Border Security Advisor, FAIR)
Timestamps: 03:19–13:11

• Del Cueto's Involvement:

  • Volunteered in the search for Nancy Guthrie, drawing on experience as a local and retired law enforcement.
  • Criticized the handling of the investigation, noting possible evidentiary contamination due to delays and weather conditions:

    “Since then… it’s rained, Eric, so it’s hard to find anything now. There’s been a lot of back and forth as to how the investigation was handled.” (03:19, B)

• Border Proximity Complications:

  • Discussed potential for suspects to cross into Mexico, complicating the search:

    “Just because we are so close to Mexico, it would be easy for somebody to head south… it would also be easy for somebody to escape and go south at the same time.” (04:54, B)

• Agency Tensions:

  • Noted turf battles between the sheriff’s department and the FBI; expressed that such “egos” and unclear cooperation could hinder the investigation:

    “I hope, I really hope that egos aren’t getting in the way or politics and political parties aren’t getting in the way.” (07:15, B)

• Lack of Evidence/Dead Ends:

  • Cited that all leads have thus far “led to a dead end”; described difficulties in gathering evidence post-rain and remarked on the town’s “light pollution ordinance” making search efforts harder.

• Tone:

  • Somber, critical, law enforcement insider perspective.

2. Interview: Lee Greenwood

Timestamps: 15:30–25:11

• Greenwood as Cultural Icon:

  • Performed "God Bless the USA" for every president since Gerald Ford; song played as intro for segment.

• Song Genesis & Legacy:

  • Shared inspiration tied to American pageantry, military parades, and extensive touring.
  • Emphasized the unifying message behind “God Bless the USA”:

    “The inspiration came to me one night… I needed to write something that would unify us all together.” (16:09, C)

• Musical Trajectory & Crossover:

  • Disclosed early career in R&B and soul, and that country wasn’t his initial genre:

    “Oh no, I was rhythm and blues, rock and soul… So it wasn’t a surprise that when I got to Nashville… my soulful voice fit in.” (17:33, C)

• On Performing for US Service Members and Presidents:

  • Recounted best and worst live moments:
    • Worst: Teleprompter outage while singing "Battle Hymn of the Republic" at a VP Dan Quayle event, forced to improvise lyrics.
    • Best: Singing at Yankee Stadium for post-9/11 Fireman’s Memorial and World Series Game 4:

      “That was a moving moment because I’m singing for all America and the world is watching.” (21:02, C)

• Avoiding Politics on Stage:

  • Asserts that his concerts are not political platforms. Criticized artists who inject divisive politics:

    “I try to be more of a moderate when it comes to my performances and I don’t use my stage as a way to talk to inter politics…” (22:01, C)

• Faith, Patriotism, and “America 250”:

  • Promotes his “God Bless the USA” Bible project.
  • Identifies as “a patriot first and a conservative second, and, and a Christian, of course.” (23:14, C)
  • Discusses plans to perform with Trump and America 250 celebrations this summer.

3. US Politics & Munich Security Conference Recap

Timestamps: 25:56–36:03

• Criticism of Democrat Leadership:

  • Harshly mocks and critiques Kamala Harris, AOC, Hillary Clinton, Gavin Newsom.
  • Derides their performances and rhetoric at Munich conference as “embarrassing” and “clownish.”

• Marco Rubio’s Speech:

  • Praises Rubio’s defense of Western culture:

    “We want allies who are proud of their culture and of their heritage, who understand that we are heirs to the same great and noble civilization…” (27:52, C)

• Attacks on Progressive “Word Salad” and “Marxism”:

  • Lampoons AOC’s linguistic tics and advocacy for “class-based internationalist perspective,” equating it directly with communism.
  • Accuses AOC of promoting communist ideology in Europe.

• Hillary Clinton Segment:

  • Roasts Clinton for “Trump Derangement” and for platforming trans rights during a panel on women’s issues.
  • Relays an exchange with the Czech Foreign Minister advocating for respectful debate and rejecting extreme rhetoric:

    “I think we should calm down because this is dividing the society… We should try to learn to talk to each other again…” (35:32, B)

4. Domestic Political Riffs & Culture Wars

Timestamps: 38:28–42:41

• Barack Obama’s Legacy:

  • Bolling condemns Obama for “destroying” race relations and fostering division, contradicts Obama’s comment about Democratic unity.
  • Dismisses claims of virtue signaling by Democrats.

• Voter ID Debate & Nancy Pelosi:

  • Plays a slurred-sounding Pelosi defending opposition to voter ID laws:

    “It’s just not right. And there are many Republicans… who know it’s not right because it’s inconvenient for them as well as it is for married women in the country…” (42:11, C)

5. Cultural Flashpoints & Media Critique

Timestamps: 43:00–44:53

• Religious Pluralism & NYC:

  • Expresses dismay at Muslim call to prayer in New York City, framing it as a symptom of un-American governance.

• Climate Hysteria & Al Gore:

  • Lampoons Gore for failed climate predictions and accuses media of promoting “nonsense.”

• President’s Day Humor:

  • Plays a classic Ronald Reagan joke about Democrat and Republican kittens, praising Reagan’s humor:

    “‘How come they’re Republican kittens now?’ Kid says, ‘Because now they got their eyes open.’” (45:46, A)

6. Voicemail Calls from Listeners

Timestamps: 47:44–51:00

• Audience Engagement:
  • Listeners express frustration with organizations like CAIR, support for the Second Amendment, and disbelief at bipartisan inability to define “man” and “woman.”
  • Bolling agrees, says:

    “Second Amendment, most important amendment. You don’t have the First Amendment without the Second Amendment rights.” (49:34, A)
    “Men can’t get pregnant. There are men and women. And everyone else: little wacky.” (50:18, A)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Art Del Cueto, on the border search:

  “When you’re that close to the border... Sometimes [your phone] doesn’t ping off of US towers, it pings off of towers in Mexico and their repeaters.” (04:54, B)

• Lee Greenwood, on his music legacy:

  “To the rest of the country to know that I stand as a patriot, not as a politician, it’s important for me to have them know that I am a patriot first and a conservative second, and, and a Christian, of course.” (23:14, C)

• Eric Bolling, on US politics:

  “Democrats are not the type to revel in a good moment for America. Party is desperate. It shows. This party is also angry, and it shows. But that party is also stupid. And above all else, that shows too.” (28:17, A)

• Czech Foreign Minister, at Munich (clip):

  “I think we should calm down because this is dividing the society… We should try to learn to talk to each other again.” (35:32, B)

Episode Structure / Flow of Conversation

• President’s Day context and quick economic/precious metals note
• Extended segment on Nancy Guthrie disappearance, border law enforcement, and inter-agency politics
• Feature guest interview with Lee Greenwood: story of “God Bless the USA,” career highlights, music and patriotism
• Segue to international politics: sharp critiques of Democrat figures’ Munich appearances, echoing right-wing talking points on culture wars and Western values
• Quick hits on Obama’s Democratic leadership, the left’s “virtue signaling”, and voting laws
• Social commentary: Muslim prayers in NYC, climate change narrative with Al Gore
• Humor break with a Ronald Reagan clip
• Listener voicemails amplifying gun rights and gender debate frustrations
• Closing remarks pointing viewers to Bolling’s other platform, “The Edge,” with emphasis on performance, discipline, and resilience.

Final Thoughts

Tone: Outspoken, irreverent, heavily partisan, at times mocking toward Democratic leadership
Focus:

• Border security and law enforcement
• American patriotism and cultural identity
• Political polarization, especially regarding “wokeness,” gender, and virtue signaling
• Perceived threats to “American values” from both within (Democrats) and without (immigration, international relations)

For listeners seeking a conservative, combative take on current events with cultural touchstones and Americana flair, this President’s Day episode of “Bolling!” is classic RAV fare—blending serious news, iconic guests, and unapologetic opinion.