Real America’s Voice – BOLLING! January 27th, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into volatile current events, centering on protests and political controversy in Minneapolis, Minnesota, recent ICE operations, alleged corruption involving Minnesota officials, and broader themes of U.S. immigration, law enforcement, and the state of the American economy. Host Eric Bolling is joined by guests including Brian Glenn, David Zier, Jorge Ventura, and audience callers, unpacking the news through a populist, MAGA-aligned lens. The discussion is fiery, challenging mainstream narratives and explicitly critical of prominent Democrats and progressive activists.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Market & Economic Update (00:12–03:59)

• Economic Oddities – Eric highlights a "very odd" day on Wall Street: Dow down 409 points, Nasdaq up 215. Oil prices are rising ($62+/barrel), which Eric asserts is “trending in the wrong direction,” fueling inflation concerns.
  • Memorable quote: “Gold is like on its own path of destruction…$5,150 an ounce...a year ago, $2,800. So it's up $2,300, almost 100% in one year.” (01:25)
  • Critiques President Trump’s recent positive comments on the dollar, arguing “the dollar's getting smoked…just falling off the end of the table” (02:36)
• Federal Reserve Anticipation – All eyes on the Fed’s upcoming interest rate decision. Trump wants rates down; Eric agrees, but rising oil complicates that.

2. Trump's Messaging & the Iowa Rally (03:59–06:08 and 12:46–18:15)

• With Brian Glenn: Trump back in Iowa, focusing on the economy and tariffs, targeting key midterm states.
  • Glenn: “President Trump was going to start making these weekly... economic mini rallies. And that's exactly what he's doing today...” (03:59)
• Strategy for Republicans: Eric and guests argue the path to victory is a strong economic message, especially in light of redistricting and vulnerable House races in Iowa.
  • David Zier: “Best case scenario…they'll pick up 11 seats. But every poll…shows Democrats between four and six seat advantage.” (14:27)
  • J.D. Vance named as a favorite successor to Trump among MAGA voters (16:28)

3. Minneapolis Protests, ICE, and Alleged Corruption (06:08–11:07; 18:16–23:23; 24:23–34:08)

• The Minneapolis Chaos:
  • Widespread unrest tied to both ICE's deportation surge and a $9B fraud scandal implicating Somali community organizations. Eric and Brian Glenn argue Minnesota officials (Mayor Jacob Fry, Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Ilhan Omar, AG Keith Ellison) riled up their base to distract from corruption allegations.
    • Eric: “$9 billion slipped through their fingers right under their noses. And if there's any sort of coordinated…I think we start pulling…out threads on the sweater, this sweater would eventually unravel.” (07:50)
  • Strong critiques of progressive rhetoric comparing ICE to Nazis/Gestapo: “This is what happens when people at the top levels of government...compare ICE to the Gestapo.” (18:16)

On-the-Ground Perspective with Jorge Ventura (24:25–34:08)

• Protest Demographics: 90%+ of protesters are “white liberals” acting as "white saviors," intent on confronting law enforcement.
  • Jorge: "They view themselves as...defending their Somalian brother and sister, and because they're white, that they have the privilege to be out there and to confront law enforcement." (25:19)
  • Somali community largely absent from street protests. White protestors are doxxing ICE vehicles and interfering with arrests.
• Law Enforcement Fatigue & Frustration:
  • Growing restlessness among right-wing base for accountability; frustration at the perceived lack of local support for ICE operations, echoing calls for more aggressive action or declaring an insurrection.
  • Jorge recounts a chaotic arrest scene: “There’s a moment…where [an officer] kind of pleads to the camera saying, ‘where is local PD?’” (27:06)
• ICE’s Strategic Retreat & Political Deals:
  • Discussion about ICE leadership changes (Commander Bovino relieved), questioned as a "victory" for protesters and a demoralizing move for the conservative base.
  • Concerns about a possible DOJ deal for “toning down” protests in exchange for going “easy” on state officials tied to the fraud scandal.

4. Media & Political Rhetoric (18:16–23:23; 35:55–44:24)

• Mainstream Media Criticism:
  • CNN blamed for platforming “clowns” and stoking anti-ICE sentiment, e.g., “Can you get a little serious and do a little serious journalism over at CNN, please?” (18:50)
• Democratic Politicians & Celebrity Reactions:
  • Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Natalie Portman, and Jimmy Kimmel are called out/ridiculed for anti-ICE and pro-protester stances.
    • “Crying over this, are you serious? The Somalians in that same city stole $9 billion from you, me and the people of Minnesota and Kimmel crying last night on TV. I’m sick of these liberal Hollywood losers crying about this stuff.” (22:09)
  • Reframing "undocumented" immigrants as "illegal aliens": “They’re illegal aliens. That’s what they are called until they change the terminology in DC.” (22:09)

5. Audience Engagement/Voicemails (44:24–48:47)

• Calls for Action from the Trump Base:
  • Caller “F”: “Sir, we have domestic enemies in this country…do something about this…all enemies, foreign and domestic.” (44:30)
  • Strong emotional appeals for immigration crackdown, Christian activism, and opposition to “no-go zones.”
  • Eric echoes the need for assimilation and pushes back at the idea of parallel societies: “You don’t go to Italy and…do things over here. No, you assimilate…” (45:56)

6. Historical Context & Contradictory Positions (35:55–41:44)

• Democratic Flip-Flop on Immigration:
  • Obama and Hillary Clinton’s past comments supporting strict deportation rules are contrasted with current left-wing rhetoric.
    • Obama: “…the 11 million who broke these laws should be held accountable.” (37:53)
    • Hillary (2015): “The city made a mistake not to deport someone that the federal government strongly felt should be deported.” (39:52)
  • Used as evidence of hypocrisy or shifting priorities in the Democratic Party.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Gold is like on its own path of destruction…$5,150 an ounce...up almost 100% in one year.” – Eric Bolling (01:25)
• “People watching this program, they're pissed off. They're pissed off. They want to see their money put in place, stay here in the US and not go to some foreign country.” – Brian Glenn (09:20)
• “You have domestic enemies in this country...do something about this, will you? I voted for you six times.” – Caller (44:30)
• “I'm getting violence fatigue. I'm getting chaos fatigue right now.... I think we need to focus in on that.” – Brian Glenn (06:08)
• “There are children in Minnesota hiding in their houses, afraid to go outside. Many of us grew up reading that story of Anne Frank. Somebody's going to write that children's story about Minnesota.” – Eric Bolling, referencing Tim Walz's remarks (35:55)
• “If you come to this country, you want to come here legally, that's fine. Do what you’re supposed to do. But then assimilate, do things the way we do here.” – Eric Bolling (48:47)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Market & Economy Commentary: 00:12–03:59
• Interview with Brian Glenn (Trump’s messaging, Minneapolis unrest): 03:59–11:07
• On-the-ground in Iowa with David Zier (Midterms, MAGA future): 12:46–18:15
• Media Rhetoric & Role in ICE Debates: 18:16–23:23
• Music/Pop Culture Satire (The “Somali Waltz”): 23:23–23:59
• Interview with Jorge Ventura (Minneapolis protest dynamics): 24:23–34:08
• Past Democrat Leadership on Immigration: 35:55–41:44
• Calls & Listener Feedback: 44:24–48:47

Tone:
Bold, adversarial, and emotionally charged, the podcast is sharply critical of Democrats, mainstream media, and progressive activists, while voicing frustration about current events, law enforcement, and perceived corruption. The hosts and guests maintain a conversational, sometimes confrontational, and unapologetically pro-Trump/MAGA tone throughout.

For those seeking to follow ongoing stories in Minneapolis or shifts in U.S. immigration policy, this episode highlights the anger and strategic thinking within the right-wing media ecosystem, offering insight into populist talking points, movement priorities, and skepticism about bipartisan "deals."