Real America's Voice – Bolling!
Episode Date: January 15, 2026
Host: Eric Bolling
Notable Guests: Brigitte Gabriel, Miles Grimard, Steve Hilton
Episode Focus: Geopolitics, US security, health trends, California politics, cultural commentary, and listener feedback.
Episode Overview
This episode of "Bolling!" on Real America’s Voice delivers a fast-paced, opinionated tour through current political, economic, and societal headlines, all viewed through a lens of American values and skepticism of left-wing narratives. Host Eric Bolling is joined by guests including national security expert Brigitte Gabriel, health entrepreneur Miles Grimard, and California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, with topics ranging from global geopolitics and US energy, to radicalism in US politics, California’s high taxes, and cultural debates about biology and gender. Eric also takes calls from listeners to round out a show packed with right-leaning commentary and memorable sound bites.
Key Segments & Discussion Points
1. Markets, Economy, & Geopolitics
Timestamps: 00:11–01:52 (Markets), 01:52–05:35 (Geopolitics/Greenland, with Brigitte Gabriel)
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Markets Matter: Bolling opens with commentary on Wall Street’s positive day, noting big moves in stocks and oil prices, and links economic conditions (especially credit card debt) to political outcomes.
Quote:"The markets matter to midterm elections. The markets matter to our president... Credit card debt, hitting families harder than ever." (Eric Bolling, 00:11)
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Greenland and US Security:
- Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring Greenland is discussed. Bolling frames Greenland as crucial for rare earth minerals and military positioning against Russia and China.
- Gabriel supports the "ownership over leasing" model, citing US military robustness and the threat from adversaries.
Quote:"You cannot fight a war and defend something you lease, but you will fight a war and defend something you own." (Brigitte Gabriel, 04:21)
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Iran’s Power Brokers Moving Money:
- Gabriel analyzes reports of Iran's ruling elite moving assets abroad, interpreting it as a sign of regime instability.
Quote:
"It signals they know their days are numbered and they are trying to escape and get whatever they can out." (Brigitte Gabriel, 06:08)
- Gabriel analyzes reports of Iran's ruling elite moving assets abroad, interpreting it as a sign of regime instability.
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2. Radicalism in US Politics
Timestamps: 09:22–11:38
- Islamic and Leftist ‘Cancer’:
- Bolling and Gabriel discuss what she calls "stage three cancer" of Islamic radicalism’s political influence in the US.
- Gabriel insists radical Islamists and leftists are "working together."
Quote:"They are one and the same. The Islamists are using the leftists as the useful idiots..." (Brigitte Gabriel, 11:18)
3. Health, Longevity, and Nutrition
Timestamps: 13:22–17:45
- Biological Age vs. Actual Age:
- Bolling introduces the topic of Americans' biological ages surpassing their chronological ones, referencing an Auburn University study.
- Miles Grimard explains that poor nutrition (esp. fruits and vegetables) is a leading factor.
Quote:
"The lack of healthy fruits and vegetables... is literally ruining your health." (Miles Grimard, 14:22)
- The product "Field of Greens" is discussed as an option to bridge this dietary gap.
4. California Politics: Taxes and The Governor’s Race
Timestamps: 17:47–20:47
- California ‘Corrupt Machine’
- Candidate Steve Hilton highlights his outsider status and record-breaking grassroots fundraising.
Quote:
"I've never run for office before... and we've raised more than any other candidate, including all the Democrats." (Steve Hilton, 18:16)
- Criticism of planned billionaire taxes; Hilton calls it "asset confiscation" and "un-American."
Quote:
"It's asset confiscation. It is outrageous. It's un American. It's unconstitutional, and we got to stop it." (Steve Hilton, 20:01)
- Candidate Steve Hilton highlights his outsider status and record-breaking grassroots fundraising.
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5. Presidential Commentary & Sports Recognition
Timestamps: 21:02–34:19
- Trump Welcomes NHL Champions:
- Bolling introduces a segment with Trump honoring the Florida Panthers for their Stanley Cup win, featuring team personnel and officials.
Memorable Moment:
"We are now drilling more oil than any time, any country ever in history. And oil prices in many states are down..." (Trump, 23:08)
- Trump pivots to tout economic achievements and celebrate team and national success.
- Bolling introduces a segment with Trump honoring the Florida Panthers for their Stanley Cup win, featuring team personnel and officials.
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6. Minnesota Scandal, ICE Operations, and Left-Wing Critique
Timestamps: 36:21–45:20
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Governor Tim Walz and DHS/ICE Operations:
- Bolling and Tim Wallace mock and analyze Gov. Walz’s defensive press conference regarding a Minnesota financial scandal and ICE enforcement actions.
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"This is a man scared for his future, scared for his freedom, because he’s going to be on the hook for this $9 billion..." (Eric Bolling, 37:01)
- Bolling and Tim Wallace mock and analyze Gov. Walz’s defensive press conference regarding a Minnesota financial scandal and ICE enforcement actions.
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ICE and Media Bias:
- Discussion of tactics, perceptions, and alleged left-wing media narrative blaming ICE for confrontation outcomes.
Quote:
"If they're compliant... the tactics would be just fine... When you turn it from peaceful into a physical, a violent protest, you're going to get hurt." (Eric Bolling, 45:15)
- Discussion of tactics, perceptions, and alleged left-wing media narrative blaming ICE for confrontation outcomes.
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7. Culture War – Gender and Biology Debate
Timestamps: 40:08–41:51
- 'Can Men Get Pregnant?':
- Senator Josh Hawley repeatedly questions Dr. Nisha Verma on whether men can get pregnant; she refuses a simple yes/no answer, prompting ridicule from Bolling.
Quote Sequence:
"Can men get pregnant?" (Sen. Hawley, 41:03)
"I'm trying to get to an answer." (Sen. Hawley, 41:55)
"Who's going to call you out for saying biologically a man cannot get pregnant because he can't?" (Eric Bolling, 41:59)
- Senator Josh Hawley repeatedly questions Dr. Nisha Verma on whether men can get pregnant; she refuses a simple yes/no answer, prompting ridicule from Bolling.
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8. Listener Voicemails – Community Reactions
Timestamps: 47:30–51:48
- Caller Mary (San Diego):
- Laments Minnesota’s declining image due to left-wing governance, asks for focus on cultural heritage (St. Paul Winter Carnival).
- Bolling: "Thank you for that call... we can't just beat up Minnesota... we can certainly get them to wake up and get rid of some of these politicians."
- Caller Tim (Pensacola):
- Discusses the details of officer-involved shooting, clarifies “duty to retreat” laws.
- Caller Larry:
- Demands “perp walks” for politicians and others accused of corruption ahead of midterms.
Notable Quotes
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Eric Bolling, on the left and Islamic influence:
"They're working together. And maybe the lunatic, dumb, dumbass Democrats don't even realize that they're being used by. By the Islamists." (11:26)
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Steve Hilton, on California’s tax plan:
"It's not a tax. It's asset confiscation. It is outrageous. It's un American. It's unconstitutional, and we got to stop it." (20:01)
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Brigitte Gabriel, on Greenland:
"You cannot fight a war and defend something you lease, but you will fight a war and defend something you own." (04:21)
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Sen. Josh Hawley, on biological reality:
"Let's not make a mockery of this proceeding based on the science. Can men get pregnant? That's a yes or no question." (41:40)
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Trump, on American energy and the Panthers' win:
"We are now drilling more oil than any time, any country ever in history. And oil prices... are down to $1.99 a gallon." (23:08)
Additional Memorable Moments
- Eric’s energetic rallying for his YouTube show "The Edge", touting the number of men joining and emphasizing "pressure, performance, and truth." (12:00-12:31)
- Listener engagement with a focus on grassroots commentary and criticism of perceived leftist overreach or incompetence (47:46–51:23).
- Recurring criticism of media and political adversaries, with characteristic blunt and combative tone throughout.
Useful Timestamps
- Markets & Economy: 00:11–01:52
- Greenland & Geopolitics: 01:52–05:35
- Middle East (Iran): 05:35–07:40
- US Radicalism Discussion: 09:22–11:38
- Health Segment: 13:22–17:45
- California Politics: 17:47–20:47
- Trump’s Panthers Ceremony: 21:02–34:19
- Minnesota Scandal/ICE Discussion: 36:21–45:20
- Gender/Biology Debate: 40:08–41:51
- Listener Feedback: 47:30–51:48
Tone & Language
- The tone is direct, populist, and confrontational—typical of right-leaning talk shows.
- Language is sometimes informal, cutting, and uses rhetorical or pejorative framing to describe left-leaning politicians, media, and policies.
- Guests and host share a sense of urgency about political and cultural issues, often referring to "woke" influences, "corrupt" or "failed" leaders, and the need for "real American values."
Summary
This episode blends sharp commentary on US domestic and foreign policy with anecdote, sports celebration, and health trends, underpinned by an ongoing narrative of cultural, political, and economic battles between what the host frames as "real Americans" and corrupt, left-leaning elites. Notable segments include discussions around the strategic value of Greenland, warnings about radical infiltration, pushback against progressive taxation in California, culture war issues like gender identity, and direct interactions with the listening audience—all in the signature, vigorous Bolling style.
