Podcast Summary: Real America’s Voice – Bolling! (January 21, 2026)

Overview

This episode of Bolling! on Real America’s Voice, hosted by Eric Bolling, centers on President Trump’s high-profile appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The discussion covers Trump’s economic impact, the state of U.S. and global markets, reactions from Davos, breaking political news, public confrontations on water safety and contamination, as well as commentary on media trust and American values. Commentary is provided by RAV correspondents, special guests like Skip Bedell, journalist John Solomon (Just The News), and Steve Bannon.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Market Reaction to Trump’s Davos Speech

• Opening Market Recap ([00:00–02:37]):
  • Markets surged after Trump clarified no use of military force regarding Greenland.
  • Eric Bolling (Host): “Trump was in Davos. He started talking about Greenland... the minute he said we were not going to use force to take Greenland, it was about 300 lower... Dow... now we’re sitting at almost 500, 550 points higher on the Dow.”
  • S&P and Nasdaq both closed higher.
  • Precious metals and crypto showed volatility, with gold particularly strong.

2. Trump’s Davos Speech – America First, Economic Turnaround

• Trump’s opening statement ([01:59]):
  • Donald Trump (Clip): “Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of my inauguration... our economy is booming, growth is exploding... inflation has been defeated. Our previously open and dangerous border is closed and virtually impenetrable... fastest and most dramatic economic turnaround in our country’s history.”

3. Davos Coverage: Globalists vs. Nationalists

• On-the-ground at WEF ([02:37–06:03]):
  • Brian Glenn (RAV White House Correspondent): Describes Davos as government and big corporate business “coming together to work on policies... to better society.”
  • Points out heavy attendance, American branding (Palantir as sponsor), and skepticism toward WEF’s “elite.”
  • Glenn notes: “This is almost a new age of what you would call a new world order. And President Trump... bringing America back to the forefront.”
  • Notes UK figures Nigel Farage and Scott Bessant present, high interest in USA House, and protests outside.

4. Water Safety in the U.S. – Hidden Contaminants

• Interview with Skip Bedell ([07:23–14:49]):
  • Bedell discusses dangers of “forever chemicals,” lead, arsenic, and other toxins in U.S. drinking water, often absorbed through skin and inhaled as vapor.
  • Skip Bedell: “Our skin is the largest organ... absorbs everything that comes into contact... when we shower and bathe... all those contaminants could be absorbed very, very quickly.”
  • Critiques EPA standards for acceptable contamination: “They only regulate a very small fraction of the thousands of contaminants... only about 90 out of close to 400 forever chemicals.”
  • Recommends whole house filtration to protect against both regulated and unregulated substances.

5. Breaking News: Clinton Contempt Recommendation

• John Solomon, Just The News ([17:06–19:18]):
  • Oversight Committee recommends the Clintons for contempt over their refusal to discuss the Epstein investigation; possible criminal referral.
  • Solomon: “No goodwill for the Clintons in the DOJ anymore... they’re going to face real criminal charges.”

6. New FBI Informant Controversy – “Sedition Hunters”

• Discussion, Concerns Over FBI Practices ([19:18–24:46]):
  • Solomon reports on the FBI’s use of the anti-Trump “Sedition Hunters” group, whose work included foreign agents, political bias, and transparency issues.
  • “FBI paid these guys $150,000 at least... this was an inappropriate confidential human source relationship.”
  • Potential for renewed calls for FISA reform and criminal referrals at DOJ/FBI regarding use of politically motivated sources.

7. Trump’s Aggressive Stance at Davos – U.S. Leadership & Global Critique

• Trump’s Key Quotes ([26:05–30:35]):

  • On European energy policy and immigration:
    • “The consensus was that so-called dirty jobs and heavy industry should be sent elsewhere. That affordable energy should be replaced by the Green News scam... windmills all over the place. Destroy your land.”
    • “The west cannot mass import foreign cultures which have failed to ever build a successful society of their own.”
  • On Canada:
    • “Canada gets a lot of freebies from us... Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark [Carney], the next time you make your statements.”

• Eric Bolling’s Analysis ([28:07–32:33]):

  • Highlights hypocrisy of countries like Canada and the UK partnering with China “just to stick it to President Trump.”
  • Emphasizes Europe’s dependence on U.S. defense/leadership.

8. Cultural Commentary & Media Critique

• Controversy Over Trump and Epstein Allegations ([36:00–40:35]):
  • The team criticizes CNN’s airing of unsubstantiated claims regarding Trump and Epstein.
  • Calls out “leftist propaganda” from figures like NYC Mayor Zorin Mamdani.
  • Bolling’s assessment of media and institutional trust:
    • “Most institutions don’t deserve your trust anymore. Universities protect ideology, not truth. Governments protect themselves, not citizens... That’s why I built the Edge. Not to chase clicks... but to develop and deliver top tier conversations.”
• Push to build alternative platforms based on trust and credibility.

9. Market Analysis & Strategic Importance of Greenland

• Conversation with Steve Bannon ([45:03–49:52]):
  • Bannon sees Trump’s speech as a turning point, likening him to “Pericles at Athens” for populists, and “a total gangster” for globalists.
  • Bolling and Bannon discuss how markets respond to Trump’s strategic leverage:
    • Bannon: “He came out of the first meeting, he said the overall framework and of course, the markets took off.”
    • The “taco trade”: prediction that Trump bluffs but ultimately finds a deal.
  • On Greenland’s strategic value:
    • “If you don’t know... look at the map... Greenland, which separates Russia... you put the golden dome in Greenland… we’re much safer from lunatics in Russia... The Arctic is the great game of the 21st century.”
    • Emphasizes new U.S. defense posture.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s Economic Claims (Trump, 01:59):
  “Our economy is booming... our previously open and dangerous border is closed and virtually impenetrable... fastest and most dramatic economic turnaround in our country's history.”

• On “Forever Chemicals” in Water (Skip Bedell, 07:23):
  “There are literally hundreds of forever chemicals... only about 90 or 92 of those out of close to 400 forever chemicals... now to be directly causing cancer in Americans.”

• On the Clinton Contempt Case (John Solomon, 17:06):
  “The House Oversight Committee just found the Clinton’s in contempt, recommended a full vote tomorrow. They could be referred for criminal prosecution as early as Friday.”

• On FBI “Sedition Hunters” (Solomon, 20:10):
  “The very work the FBI was paying sedition hunters to do was being done in Great Britain... this was an inappropriate confidential human source relationship... The agents who supervise it have been terminated.”

• On Europe’s Dependency (Bolling/Trump, 30:35):
  “Canada gets a lot of freebies from us, by the way. They should be grateful also. But they’re not.… Canada lives because of the United States.”

• On Davos and Global Elites (Bannon, 45:03):
  “If you’re a globalist, you think Trump came in as a total gangster… If you’re a nationalist… this was Pericles at Athens.”

Important Timestamps & Segments

• Market Update & Trump’s Initial Speech: 00:00–02:37
• Brian Glenn Reporting from Davos: 02:37–06:03
• Water Safety Interview with Skip Bedell: 07:23–14:49
• John Solomon on Clinton/DOJ Breaking News: 17:06–19:18
• Sedition Hunters/FBI FISA Scandal: 19:34–24:46
• Trump’s Davos Speech (excerpts): 26:05–30:35
• Canada, Europe, Global Order Commentary: 30:35–33:01
• Cultural/Media Critique (inc. CNN & Epstein): 36:00–40:35
• Steve Bannon Analysis: 45:03–49:52

Tone and Language

• The show maintains a populist, confrontational tone, skeptical of global institutions like the WEF, and strongly supportive of “America First” policies.
• Hosts and guests employ direct, sometimes combative language; critical of Democrats, media, and “globalists,” while lauding Trump’s negotiating and leadership skills.
• Frequent use of humor, metaphor, and insider references (e.g., “taco trade”, “gangster/Pericles”, “Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken”).

For listeners seeking a robust review of President Trump’s impact at Davos, ongoing political scandal with the Clintons, and broader cultural battles on issues like water safety and institutional trust, this episode is packed with original reporting, opinion, and signature Real America’s Voice edge.