Real America’s Voice: Bolling! – February 6th, 2026
Main Theme:
This episode dives into recent political controversies, U.S. social and economic issues, media bias, and cultural trends. Host Eric Bolling and co-hosts Ben Brash and Brian Glenn offer their unabashedly conservative perspective on election integrity, the Trump campaign’s social media missteps, policies around the census and voting, government censorship, pop culture, and more. Notable musical guest Natasha Owens debuts her new rebuttal song to Bruce Springsteen.
Market & Economy Update
[00:12] Ben Brash:
- Stock Market Volatility:
- Dow dropped 600 points and rebounded up 1200 points; S&P and Nasdaq also showed strong gains.
- Oil up slightly, gold “finding a bottom,” and notable movement in the crypto market, particularly Bitcoin.
- Ben shares personal investing anecdotes, describing the current landscape as “a meme stock environment,” referencing AMC, GameStop, gold, and silver price swings.
- Quote:
“I think they were just selling out of their crypto positions to pay for their losses in gold and silver. I will take that to my grave. Unless someone proves me wrong.”
— Ben Brash [01:12]
Cancer Prevention & Wellness (sponsored segment)
[02:20] Ben Brash:
- Mentions National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month.
- Endorses The Wellness Company for providing alternatives to "big pharma," calling out specific doctors like Dr. Kelly Victory and Peter McCullough.
- Encourages listeners to take control of their health.
Segment 1: Trump Meme Controversy
[03:24] Discussion with White House Correspondent Brian Glenn
The Incident
- Trump’s Truth Social account accidentally posted a long meme video; at the end, it showed Barack and Michelle Obama depicted as apes with The Jungle Book music—a racist trope.
- The video was online for 12 minutes before being removed.
Analysis & Damage Control
[03:40] Brian Glenn:
“I do think it’s an unforced error… I’m hoping this was not intentionally posted, knowing what it referenced, but we certainly don’t need any unforced errors right now.”
[04:36] Ben Brash:
- Suggests the post was likely made by a staffer, probably without watching the video’s end.
- Notes Trump’s key social media handlers (Dan Scavino and Alex Brusewitz) were both on their honeymoons, possibly reducing oversight.
- Tone: Sympathetic to Trump, blaming staff error.
[05:37] Brian Glenn:
- Mentions Trump’s team outsourcing meme creation, which sometimes results in poor taste.
- “They have apologized, I think, for it.”
Political Impact
[06:09] Ben Brash:
“It just gives fuel to the left to talk about something other than what, what I know Trump really wants to talk about…”
[06:44] Brian Glenn:
“We need to get back on track of making sure that life in America gets back to what we consider normal under the Trump administration… We inherited double digit inflation… They’ve come down.”
Segment 2: Census and Election Integrity
[07:22] Ben Brash and Brian Glenn
Broken Census System
- Trump has floated moving the census earlier than 2030, citing issues counting non-citizens.
- “The way they… ask the questions right now allows non-citizens to be counted as citizens…” — Ben Brash [07:22]
[08:00] Brian Glenn:
- Points out test census efforts in Huntsville, AL, and SC.
- Cites bill pushed by Marjorie Taylor Greene—Make American Elections Safe Again—calls for a census focused on US citizens only.
- “I don’t think it’s a racist question at all to ask someone, are you a US Citizen?”
- Compares to voter ID requirements.
Segment 3: Trump Skipping the Super Bowl
[09:28] Ben Brash and Brian Glenn
Politicalization of Sports
- Ben notes Trump’s absence at Super Bowl in San Francisco (Nancy Pelosi’s district), calling sports now politicized.
- Glenn speculates Trump may need to remain available for potential military action involving Iran, echoing Trump’s previous strong statements.
“The place to do it is not in San Francisco… he would get booed. Sadly, that’s the reality of it.”
— Brian Glenn [10:31]
Halftime Show Commentary
- Sarcastic references to Bad Bunny, Jay Z’s Roc Nation, and claims of poor halftime performances on political grounds:
“Thank Jay Z. Jay Z's Roc Nation controls the halftime performances… that’s why every halftime performance, in my opinion, is awful.”
— Brian Glenn [12:40]
Segment 4: Free Speech, Tech Censorship & Europe
[14:51] Ben Brash (monologue) with soundbites, including Eric Bolling & Natasha Owens
- Criticizes European moves to regulate/censor American social platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
- Praises Elon Musk for restoring free speech and defying advertisers:
“If somebody's gonna try to blackmail me... Go f*** yourself.”
— Elon Musk (quoted, [17:05]) - Claims the left wants to control speech and highlights statements by Hillary Clinton and others about repealing Section 230 and the need for platform regulation.
- Argues that Europe and the American left are acting anti-democratically by policing online views; lampoons European regulatory efforts.
Segment 5: Media Bias, Protest Culture & Politics
[24:12] Eric Bolling & Ben Brash
- Mocks Washington Post financial struggles, blames their reporting and alleged liberal bias (“Democracy dies in darkness? More like where democracy goes to die.”).
- Ridicules Kamala Harris’ “Kamala HQ” campaign effort as out-of-touch; plays a cringe montage.
Segment 6: Immigration, Sanctuary Cities & “The Squad”
[26:27] – [29:02]
- Discusses ICE, deportations, and media double standards:
- “Even CNN is pointing out Obama was ‘deporter-in-chief.’”
- Raises accusations against Rep. Rashida Tlaib regarding associations with “terrorist organizations” and criticizes other left-leaning politicians for corruption and radical policies.
Segment 7: Socialism/Collectivism in NYC
[30:40] Ben Brash
- Mocks New York City’s collectivist approach and the city’s struggles with socialism and cold weather:
“We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism. So how's that collectivism? … It's anti-capitalism and they're finding out the hard way in New York.”
Segment 8: Law and Border
[32:24]–[33:04] Brian Glenn
- Teaser for “Law and Border” feature: Highlights clashes over policing, ICE, sanctuary cities, and upcoming protests in Chicago and Los Angeles.
- Critiques left-wing immigration policies and lauds law enforcement.
Segment 9: Voicemail Segment
[33:54] – [41:51]
- Listener questions about ICE body cams, the anti-Trump documentary “Unfit,” absentee ballot reforms (suggestion: notarization), Rashida Tlaib pronunciation, and Eric Bolling’s visible injuries (16 stitches from minor forehead surgery).
- Notable Quote:
“It’s a great idea…Notarize the absentee ballot. I don’t like absentee ballots, to be honest with you. Don’t love it."
— Ben Brash [37:49] - Memorable Moment:
Eric jokes about running into an “angry Karen” regarding his black eyes and patch, but the real story is explained.
Segment 10: The Edge – Nutrition Label Deep Dive
[42:48] Eric Bolling
- Warns about misleading food health labels and how label confusion can have real health consequences.
“What you’re eating, what you’re feeding your kids…might actually be killing you. That’s true. Not in 10 years, but right now.”
Musical Guest: Natasha Owens Debuts “The Boss”
[44:35]–[49:45]
- Owens introduces “The Boss,” a musical rebuttal to Bruce Springsteen’s protest song “Streets of Minneapolis.”
“He is… making these people out to be heroes, and they’re nothing but a bunch of thugs that are ignoring the rule of law. What about Lake and Riley?”
— Natasha Owens [45:39] - Discusses double standards and liberal virtue signaling from pop stars and celebrities:
“They are such hypocrites…Don’t build the wall, but I’m going to build a wall around my house to keep myself protected.”
— Natasha Owens [48:40] - Encouragement for listeners to purchase and support the song on iTunes, aiming for the #1 spot.
Notable Quotes & Moments
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On Censorship:
“…these business models…require some government regulatory constraints…”
— Brian Glenn quoting regulatory advocates [15:11] -
On Trump Meme Gaffe:
“I’m hoping this was not intentionally posted…we certainly don’t need any unforced errors right now.”
— Brian Glenn [03:40] -
On Election Integrity:
“I think it’s a no-brainer. It’s like showing a photo ID.”
— Brian Glenn [09:27] -
On Super Bowl Halftime Shows:
“Jay Z's Roc Nation controls the halftime performances. He's had the contract for about eight years now. That's why every halftime performance, in my opinion, is awful.”
— Brian Glenn [12:40] -
On Celebrity Hypocrisy:
"They are such hypocrites...Don't build the wall, but I'm going to build a wall around my house."
— Natasha Owens [48:40]
Summary Table of Key Segments
| Segment/Topic | Participants | Main Points/Insights | Timestamps | |------------------------ |----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Market Update | Ben Brash | Volatility, meme stocks, narrator’s personal investing stories | 00:12–02:20 | | Trump Meme Controversy | Brash, Glenn | Staff error posting racist meme, political fallout | 03:24–06:44 | | Census/Election Integrity| Brash, Glenn | Calls for revised citizen-focused census and photo ID | 07:22–09:27 | | Super Bowl/Sports | Brash, Glenn | Trump’s absence, politicalization, halftime critique | 09:28–12:53 | | Free Speech & Europe | Brash, Bolling | Critique of European/leftist tech censorship, Musk support | 14:51–18:35 | | Media & Protest Culture | Bolling, Brash | Washington Post, Kamala HQ, Dem politics, "squad" attacks | 24:12–31:14 | | Law and Border | Glenn, Brash | Focus on immigration enforcement, sanctuary cities | 32:24–33:13 | | Voicemail Segment | All Hosts | Audience Q&A: ICE body cams, absentee ballot reform, health tale | 33:54–41:51 | | Nutrition Gurus | Bolling, Glenn | Food label skepticism, hidden dangers | 42:48–43:11 | | Natasha Owens/Music | Owens, Brash | New anti-Springsteen song, discussion on cultural hypocrisy | 44:35–49:45 |
Episode Takeaway
A quintessential RAV episode blending hot conservative takes on political, cultural, and economic issues with listener interactivity and music. Listeners leave with a sense of community, wariness of mainstream narratives, and a call to action to “download the song,” “subscribe,” and “push back” against liberal influences in politics and pop culture.
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