Podcast Summary: "Bolling!" – Real America’s Voice – January 5, 2026

Host: Eric Bolling
Guests: Alan Dershowitz, John & Chelsea Jubilee, Oscar El Blue Ramirez
Air Date: January 5, 2026

Episode Overview

Eric Bolling kicks off the first show of 2026 with a high-energy review of current financial headlines, then dives into the episode’s core: the dramatic U.S. military operation resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, international legal and ethical implications, the surge of socialism in American cities, global narco-terrorism, and recent headlines in U.S. politics and college athletics.

Key guests include Alan Dershowitz (commenting on the legality of Maduro’s extraction), Oscar El Blue Ramirez (border reporting and regional fallout), and John & Chelsea Jubilee (on health resolutions for the new year).

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Markets & Economic Headlines

[00:00 – 01:15]

• Markets are booming: Dow up 670 points, S&P up 47, NASDAQ +165, Gold rallies $125, Oil +$1, Bitcoin hits record ~$94k.
• Quote (Eric Bolling): “Monster day. Gold up $125, approaching that all-time high… Bitcoin, $94,000… new high. Technicians are looking at this right now... further up move in at least bitcoin, if not the whole crypto market." (00:50)

2. Operation Absolute Resolve: Trump Orders Capture of Maduro

Guest: Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus
[01:16 – 13:31]

Legality & Precedent

• U.S. special forces extract Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Celia Flores to face charges in New York (narco-terrorism, weapons).
• Dershowitz contrasts with Obama-era operations: Obama administration killed Bin Laden without trial; Trump brought Maduro to face trial.
  • Quote (Dershowitz): "The same left that calls this an illegal arrest was thrilled when the United States under Barack Obama went after Osama bin Laden and killed him… If that was lawful, this is even more.” (02:38)
• Jurisdiction and Extradition: Dershowitz argues the extraction is legal, citing U.S. Supreme Court precedent.
  • Quote: "The apprehension and bringing him to New York was entirely legal... even if it was illegal, the Supreme Court has held... it doesn't impact the jurisdiction to try him." (03:23)

Trump’s Strategy

• Trump offered Maduro exile, which was refused; operation sends a "powerful message" to Cuba, Iran, Colombia, etc.
  • Quote (Dershowitz): “He said no, and when you say ‘no’ to Trump, you know that Trump’s going to come after you.” (04:29)

Potential Impact on Dictators & Legal Ramifications

• Dershowitz: Other leaders need to worry only if they harm American citizens.
• Bail, presumption of innocence, and prosecution complexities discussed.
  • Quote: "Presumption of innocence applies... they have a heavy burden to prove all the elements beyond a reasonable doubt." (07:07)

Charges Against Maduro’s Wife

• Legal strategy: arresting the wife may be to gain evidence/testimony.
  • Quote (Dershowitz): "If she committed crimes herself... or if her arrest will cause her to provide evidence..." (08:44)

U.S. Occupation of Venezuela—Is It Constitutional?

• Dershowitz: Constitutional law is "unsettled" on occupation; unlikely for SCOTUS to even review such a question. (09:28)

3. NYC Mayor Mamdani, Socialism, and the BDS Debate

[10:08 – 12:59]

• NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani sworn in, aims to shift property ownership from individual to collective, sparking controversy.
• Sworn in on Quran; Dershowitz stresses the concern is Mamdani’s perceived anti-Semitism, not religion.
  • Quote (Dershowitz): "He's a vicious anti-Semite... supports BDS boycotting only Israel, not Iran, not Cuba... extremely dangerous..." (10:37)
• Dershowitz on legal threats against Israeli PM Netanyahu: diplomatic immunity would preclude an arrest.
  • Quote: "If Mandami tries to arrest him, he will end up in court because that arrest would be unlawful." (11:57)

4. Preventive State—Book Plug and Civil Liberties

[13:11 – 13:28]

• Dershowitz on his book "Preventive State": how to prevent serious harms without violating civil liberties.
  • Quote: “What can you do to prevent terrible things from happening without violating civil liberties? That’s the theme of the book.” (13:14)

5. New Year’s Resolutions & Health: Failures and the Cellular Fix

Guests: John & Chelsea Jubilee, Energized Health
[15:21 – 19:19]

• On why most New Year's resolutions, especially health-related ones, fail.
  • Quote (Chelsea Jubilee): “90% of people that go on a New Year’s kick, they’re going to fail… But what we do know is that we can help them not fail.” (17:07)
• Cellular health, not just weight loss, is key to sustaining changes—hydration and cellular health can even help stave off cognitive decline.
  • Quote (John Jubilee): “Dehydration of the brain is the root cause of Alzheimer’s, dementia, brain fog. By getting that cellular hydration in there, you really can reverse it.” (18:18)

6. Border Fallout: Colombia, Venezuela & U.S. Policy

Guest: Oscar El Blue Ramirez, Border Correspondent
[19:50 – 25:42]

Military Fallout After Maduro Extraction

• Colombian, Brazilian borders militarized following Maduro’s capture; heavy Cuban intelligence presence in Maduro's security.
  • Quote (Oscar Ramirez): "Colombian authorities militarized the border... Cuban intelligence... were the ones protecting Maduro... like in a fortress." (19:50)

Next Target? Cuba, Mexico, and Regional Dictatorships

• Prediction: U.S. may target Cuba's Díaz-Canel next, focusing on oil supply chains and narco-regimes.
• Mexico faces mounting pressure; majority of drugs entering U.S. now via Mexico.

Venezuelan Opposition Dynamics

• Discussion on political legitimacy: Trump engaging with those who have effective power, not just the Nobel Prize-winning opposition.

7. Democrat Hypocrisy on Regime Change

[27:25 – 36:00]

Historic Context

• Compilation of Democrat politicians once advocating regime change in Venezuela, and later criticizing Trump’s actions.
  • Quoting past statements by Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Chuck Schumer, Chris Murphy, and others for “hypocrisy.”
  • Quote (Bolling): "Hypocrisy is alive and kicking along the left of American politics. One of the most glaring examples came from the most embarrassing vice president in American history..." (25:44)

U.S. History of Foreign Interventions

• Obama admin killed Bin Laden, toppled Qaddafi w/o Congressional approval.
• In comparison, Trump is criticized for capturing Maduro alive to stand trial (not killed).

Socialism in America: Mamdani and Collectivist Policies

• Mamdani embraces “democratic socialism,” collective property ownership; aides call “home ownership” a form of white supremacy.
  • Quote (Mamdani aide): "We are going to... transition to treating [property] as a collective good… especially white families... will have a different relationship to property than the one we currently have here." (42:25)

8. U.S. Political Scandals: Minnesota & Sanctuary Policy

[36:00 – 44:25]

• Minnesota: Tim Walz drops from governor’s race amid fraud scandals; discussion of child actors hired to defraud state subsidies.
• Somali community leader in Minnesota claims state belongs to Somalis by etymology, stirring local-political controversy.
• Eric Swalwell vows ICE agents will be unmasked/arrested if he becomes CA governor; Gwen Moore insists GOP “owns” media.

9. College Football & Media Rights Reform

[45:03 – 49:19]

• Bolling, referencing op-eds by Jeff Landry and Riley Gaines, discusses the fragmentation of college football and the need for unified media rights deals.
  • Quote: "When conferences sell their media rights separately, they're actually making less money than they would if college football sold those rights together as one unified product." (47:00)
• The issue ties into broader points on collective action, smart markets, and the long-term health of sports.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Eric Bolling (on Trump’s Venezuela Op): “He knows New York. He knows Southern District of New York is pretty much the baddest badasses… as far as prosecutors.” (01:07)
• Alan Dershowitz (compares Obama/Trump): “If [killing Bin Laden] was lawful, this is even more.” (02:59)
• Eric Bolling (on Socialism): “There’s no such thing as democratic socialism. Socialism inevitably leads to the end of democracy.” (06:16)
• Oscar El Blue Ramirez (on Border Militarization): “Colombia already deployed the military to their borders. Not only Colombia, but also Brazil…” (19:52)
• Bolling (on U.S. intervention history): “Obama sent more than 26,000 bombs to six countries in his final year alone. No congressional approval… I’m just here with the hypocrisy receipts, that’s all.” (34:07)
• Mamdani (remark on socialism): “Together we will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.” (41:36)
• On NYC’s new pro-collectivist property policy: "Private property... is a weapon of white supremacy masquerading as wealth-building public policy.” (42:25)

Timestamps by Topic

• Financial Markets Recap: 00:00 – 01:15
• Maduro Operation Overview & Legality: 01:16 – 06:50
• Foreign Policy Implications: 06:50 – 09:16
• NYC Mayor Mamdani & BDS: 10:08 – 12:59
• Book Plug—Preventive State: 13:11 – 13:28
• New Year’s Resolutions & Health: 15:21 – 19:19
• Venezuela/Colombia Border Fallout: 19:50 – 25:42
• Democrat Hypocrisy Segment: 27:25 – 36:00
• U.S. Political Scandals & Socialism: 36:00 – 44:25
• College Football Media Rights: 45:03 – 49:19

Tone & Style Reflections

• Energetic, direct, and combative. Bolling repeatedly calls out perceived double standards, frames events through populist and nationalist rhetoric, and weaves in humor and sarcasm.
• Policy and legal discussion is sharp (especially when Dershowitz is present), but segues frequently into polemic against left-wing politicians and ideologies.
• Reportage on Venezuela/Colombia border is urgent and visceral, emphasizing security risks and regional instability.
• Health and self-help advice is motivational and upbeat.

Conclusion

This episode pivots between financial updates, hard-hitting legal and geopolitical analysis, and uncompromising political critique—particularly of left-wing hypocrisy regarding foreign intervention and socialist policies in American cities. The guest roster keeps the content grounded in expertise while the host’s tone amplifies urgency and combative patriotism.

Recommended for:
Anyone seeking right-leaning, no-holds-barred analysis of U.S. and international current affairs, the intersection of law and foreign policy, and a bracing take on developments in American politics and culture.