Real America’s Voice: Bolling! – February 5th, 2026
Date: February 5, 2026
Host: Eric Bolling (B)
Notable Guests: John Solomon (C), Gillian Barbary (A), Don McLean (D)
Episode Overview
This episode of Bolling! on Real America's Voice dives deep into topics central to conservative American discourse: election integrity and voter ID legislation, inflation and economic pressures, media industry shifts, and cultural reflections with legendary musician Don McLean. Host Eric Bolling leads spirited segments blending political analysis, economic advice, media critique, and conversations about American culture. The episode maintains the show’s trademark tone—blunt, often ironic, and overtly skeptical of mainstream liberal narratives.
Key Discussion Points & Segment Timestamps
1. Market Turmoil & Opening Remarks
[00:39 - 01:45]
- Bolling opens with a rundown of sharply falling markets: the Dow, S&P, Nasdaq, as well as drops in gold, silver, oil, and crypto.
- Advice for investors: “Don’t open your account … Wait till Monday … It’s getting a little ugly.”
2. Election Integrity & The SAVE America Act
[01:45 - 09:47]
Main Discussion
- Guest: John Solomon, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Just The News
- The “SAVE America” Act would require proof of citizenship to register for federal elections and voter ID for all voters, including absentee ballots.
- The Act combines two measures previously passed separately by the House and is now being fast-tracked.
- Republican leadership (Steve Scalise & Chip Roy) pushing for a Senate vote; they challenge Majority Leader John Thune and aim to restore “talking filibuster” rules.
Rhetorical Flashpoints & Quotes
- Bolling: “We can’t figure out why Thune is … slow-walking” the bill. [03:46]
- Chuck Schumer (quote played): “The SAVE Act is nothing more than Jim Crow 2.0 … If the SAVE Act were to become law… registration drives would become a thing of the past.” [04:09]
Public Support Discussed
- Citing polling: overwhelming support for voter ID across racial groups (85% white, 82% Latino, 76% Black Americans).
- Bolling: “Voter ID is not controversial by party and it is not controversial by race.”
Solomon Counters Schumer
- Solomon: “Since the voter ID went in [Georgia], voting went up, confidence went up … Voter ID Chuck Schumer could be put into a little can called liar…” [05:15]
- Discusses the use of race politics: “Americans are tired of it, they don’t fall for it anymore… The best argument is to start calling Chuck Schumer and AOC … the racists, because they actually think black people aren’t smart enough to pull out a … driver’s license or some ID…” [06:09]
3. Senate Testimony on Economic Affordability
[07:26 - 09:51]
- Elizabeth Warren accused of conflating “affordability crisis” genesis; John Solomon and Bolling say the crisis began under Biden, not Trump.
- Discussion points:
- Recent price drops (food, gas).
- “It takes a long time to reverse the Biden bump in our economy.” – Solomon [08:38]
- “A gallon of gas is literally under $2.75 around the country … it peaked at $5 under Joe Biden.” – Bolling [09:53]
4. Americans Struggling with Debt: Solutions & Personal Stories
[10:15 - 14:27]
Guest: Gillian Barbary
- Discusses the post-holiday financial crunch and mental toll of debt.
- Describes “Done With Debt,” a negotiation service (not a consolidation loan or bankruptcy) that offers relief and stops harassment, based on her own experience during a health crisis.
- Emphasis on the emotional toll: “[Debt] is a black cloud … you’re never present, you’re never in the moment.” — Barbary [12:30]
5. Satirical Segment: Voter ID & Accusations of Racism
[16:52 - 22:10]
- Satirical “outrage” at requiring ID to vote, compared with ID requirements for daily activities.
- Extended riff on Democratic objections: “The idea that minorities don’t have IDs or can’t acquire them is itself racist and demeaning.”
- Vox Populi: Real interviews with Black Americans affirming they all have and use IDs.
- “Everybody that I know has ID.” [21:48]
- “Why would they say that?” [22:01]
6. Historical Context & Media Contradictions
[22:10 - 23:18]
- Contrasts modern Democratic positions with earlier ones (Joe Scarborough, Obama) expressing support for election integrity and against illegal immigration.
- Calls the SAVE Act “obvious and simple,” with “Democrats refusing because it suppresses their ability to cheat in elections.”
7. Media Industry Critique: Layoffs & Narrative
[28:41 - 29:52]
- Reports on major layoffs at the Washington Post, critics blaming “business” not politics.
- Pelosi and others decry the loss as a threat to democracy.
- Bolling interjects: “It also dies with biased reporting … journalism where both sides are represented.”
8. Liberal Media & Political Rhetoric
[30:19 - 32:54]
- Takes aim at Joy Reid, CNN personalities, and coverage of J.D. Vance and Project 2025.
- Discusses anti-ICE rhetoric from Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
- Tlaib: “I refuse to send another dollar to the Department of Homeland Security. My residents don’t want their tax dollars going to execute people in the streets, abduct five year olds.” [32:12]
- Bolling’s response: “Democrats are the party of violence and they’re not even hiding it.”
9. Interview: Don McLean and the Legacy of "American Pie"
[35:05 - 45:33]
Guest: Don McLean, Singer-Songwriter
- Reflects on the 55th anniversary of “American Pie.”
- Shares origins: started as a personal tribute following the 1959 plane crash (“the day the music died”) and blossomed into a broader commentary on American culture and unity.
- “I realized … I was working on this for over 10 years, starting with the death of Buddy Holly when I was a paperboy.” — McLean [35:48]
- “Rolling Stone called it a requiem for America’s lost unity and dreams … it sounded so today.” — Bolling [38:38]
- “It seems somewhat apocalyptic … we were getting away from believing in something … we’re such victims today.” — McLean [41:11]
- Announcement of a new statue honoring McLean and Buddy Holly at the Surf Ballroom in 2027.
10. Music Industry and New Releases
[45:47 - 46:55]
- Promotion of Natasha Owens’ new song “The Boss” on Real America’s Music, a new label to promote American voices.
- “Download ‘The Boss’ tonight at midnight. … Lyrics take shots at LA Boss Springsteen.” — Bolling
11. On Air Call: Trump EO & Voter Policy
[48:46 - 49:40]
- Caller “Al from Eastern Tennessee” asks why Trump’s executive order on voter proof of citizenship wasn’t codified and why deportation policy for illegal voting isn’t more direct.
- Bolling agrees and calls for tougher policy: “You catch an illegal voting … deport them, deport their family. … Never allowed to present for asylum or get citizenship.” [49:47]
Notable Quotes
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Eric Bolling: “Voter ID is not controversial by party and it is not controversial by race. The vast majority of Americans agree with Nicki Minaj that … you should have a photo ID to be able to vote.” [04:58]
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John Solomon: "Democrats ran this scam once before in 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia … voter ID law … You know what happened? Voting went up, confidence went up. The more people vote in Georgia now than they did before." [05:15]
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Don McLean: “It seems somewhat apocalyptic … we were getting away from believing in something … we’re such victims today … Hey, suck it up, you know, and be happy to be alive.” [41:11]
Tone and Atmosphere
- Blunt, ironic, and confrontational: Frequent sarcasm and satirical flourishes, especially regarding voter ID politics (“How dare they?”) and progressive talking points.
- Narratives of victimization and common sense: Appeals to “mainstream American values,” distrust in elite or “woke” leadership, and emphasis on self-reliance and unity.
- Populist skepticism: Deep suspicion of Democratic political tactics, the legacy media, and the cultural elite.
Conclusion
This episode of "Bolling!" weaves together urgent debate around election security, populist critiques of political and media elites, sharp economic advice, and cultural commentary with an icon of American songwriting. Eric Bolling and his guests defend traditionalist positions, call for election reform, scrutinize the media’s objectivity, and spotlight symbols of American identity in both politics and music. The segments are constructed to inform, rally, and entertain a conservative audience, maintaining a fast-paced, direct style with plenty of memorable moments and quotable lines.
Essential Timestamps Glossary
- 01:45: Start of SAVE America Act/voter ID legislation analysis
- 04:09: Chuck Schumer “Jim Crow 2.0” remarks
- 07:26: Economic affordability dispute with Senator Warren
- 10:15: Debt advice and personal stories segment with Gillian Barbary
- 16:52: Satirical voter ID outrage skit
- 21:48: Vox pop affirming universal ID use among Black Americans
- 35:05: Don McLean interview—American Pie and American dreams
- 48:46: Caller “Al” on Trump’s EO and illegal voting policy