Podcast Summary: Real America’s Voice – Bolling! (January 6, 2026)

Overview

This episode, aired on the fifth anniversary of January 6th, revisits the impact of the Capitol events, political fallout, and the broader context of American conservatism in 2026. Host Eric Bolling (referred to as "A") discusses current political developments—including a major welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota, the legacy of January 6th, and a mix of cultural commentary—with field correspondents and guests. The episode features recurring criticism of establishment politicians and focuses heavily on populist right-wing perspectives.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Five-Year Anniversary of January 6th ([01:15]–[11:22]; [37:13]–[39:53])

• Historical Reappraisal and Pardons:
  Eric Bolling opens by noting the fifth anniversary of January 6th and highlights that over 1,500 lives were changed, emphasizing the belief that many charges were politically motivated. He notes that President Trump, upon his 2025 inauguration, “pardoned or commuted every January 6th defendant.”
• Victims' Stories and Continued Fallout:
  Field correspondent Ben Bergquam reflects on being present on January 6th, describing hopes for Congress to examine alleged election fraud, and how that was derailed by police actions and chaos.
  "A lot of people forget this ... there were several congressmen and senators who agreed to try to stop, at least to review the election fraud that many millions of Americans believed happened." — Ben Bergquam [03:30]
• Impact on Individuals:
  Ben details ongoing trauma and emphasizes that even post-pardon, the process of reconciliation and healing has just begun.
  "This is just the beginning. The trauma that these people have gone through ... many lost homes, jobs, families—some lost their lives."
• Focus on Accountability:
  There is a demand for the “deep state” actors to be “held accountable” for perceived weaponization of government.

2. The Ashli Babbitt Case & Ongoing Government Criticism ([05:35]–[06:28])

• Bolling and Bergquam criticize the lack of disciplinary action for Capitol police officer Michael Byrd, who shot Ashli Babbitt, labeling the act as an “assassination” ([05:51]).
• "He was treated like a hero by the same leftist that want to destroy police ... the ironies are all around the hypocrisy." — Ben Bergquam [06:28]

3. Role of Law Enforcement and FBI Involvement ([07:23]–[09:21])

• There’s significant speculation about undercover FBI agents in the crowd, with frustration over the lack of official transparency or prosecution regarding their alleged role.
• “The last number President Trump came out with was 274 FBI assets were on the ground that day. That's the best number I have because it came from President Trump. But who were they? What was their role in it? We have none of that information.” — Ben Bergquam [08:06]

4. Proud Boys & Oath Keepers' Role ([09:21]–[10:44])

• Bergquam praises these groups for providing security to reporters and conservatives at various protests, arguing their targeting is politically motivated.

5. Minnesota Scandal and Ilhan Omar Controversy ([18:27]–[26:44]; [28:14]–[34:00])

• Guest: Dalia Alakidi:
  Congressional candidate Dalia Alakidi, an immigrant, journalist, and Republican running against Ilhan Omar, alleges that Omar and Democratic–Socialist policies have failed Minnesota's 5th district. She claims Omar doesn’t represent the wider community and references large-scale welfare fraud ([~$9 billion alleged]).
  “Ilhan Omar does not love the country. ... She’s the enemy, number one.” — Dalia Alakidi [19:18]
• Dalia states the Somali community is not wholly corrupt, but "numbers don’t lie ... the majority of [fraud] cases are committed by Somali immigrants" ([21:23]).
• The host and guest discuss the political dynamics behind block voting and accuse local politicians of ignoring fraud for votes.
• Criticism of Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz (nicknamed "Tampon Timmy") for his response to the scandal and calls for his resignation due to alleged complicity ([23:27]–[34:00]).

6. Commentary on National Politics and Cultural Issues ([37:13]–[47:25])

• January 6th’s Narrative vs. Mainstream Media:
  Bolling calls January 6th “Nancy Pelosi's staged day of infamy,” criticizing the narrative that the protest was akin to Pearl Harbor or 9/11 as “disgusting” ([40:33]).
• Democratic Politicians Critiqued:
  Segments lampoon various Democratic leaders (Kamala Harris, Ilhan Omar, Gavin Newsom, Katie Wilson, Brian De Pena), with derisive commentary on alleged incompetence, “socialist” ideology, and mishandling of crises such as wildfires and fentanyl ([41:46]–[47:25]).

7. NPR and Public Broadcasting Defunding ([47:01]–[47:41])

• Bolling celebrates the dissolution of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after Congress defunds it, framing the move as a victory over media bias:
  "That's what happens. You're funded by the public. You represent everyone. You served half the country, took money from all of the country. Goodbye. You're done, NPR." [47:25]

8. Listener Mailbag ([50:25]–[54:31])

• The episode includes listener voicemails about Republican politics, complaints about certain Democratic congresswomen, and calls for greater America First unity.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the January 6th Pardon:
  "On the evening of President Trump's inauguration, January 20th, 2025, he pardoned or commuted every January 6th defendant." — Eric Bolling [01:15]

• On Police Action at the Capitol:
  "He was not reprimanded. He was promoted. He was cheered as a hero, ironically from the same people that were demanding the defunding of the police." — Ben Bergquam [06:28]

• On Fraud in Minnesota:
  “$9 billion were stolen from taxpayers. ... These fraud cases are costing each woman, child in Minnesota $1,500.” — Dalia Alakidi [21:23]

• On Media Bias:
  "The media. The media tries to cover everything when it comes to DFL and when it comes to two Democrats." — Dalia Alakidi [24:58]

• On Democracy and Socialism:
  "I'm disgusted by it. ... Please, I beg you, listen to us. You don't understand because you've never lost your freedom." — Dalia Alakidi on democratic socialism in America [25:25]

• On Sharia Law and U.S. Law:
  "Sharia does not supersede anything on this planet. It suppresses women like me." — Dalia Alakidi [26:18]

• On Mainstream Narratives:
  "This is no 911, K. Harris. ... [January 6th] is not Pearl Harbor." — Eric Bolling [40:39]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Financial Markets Rundown: [01:15]
• January 6th Retrospective – Ben Bergquam Live: [03:22]–[11:22]
• Ashli Babbitt Case – Mother's Statement: [05:49]
• Deep State, FBI, and Jan 6th Justice: [07:23]–[09:21]
• Proud Boys/Oath Keepers Reflection: [09:21]
• Ilhan Omar Challenger Dalia Alakidi Interview: [18:27]–[26:44]
• Minnesota Welfare Fraud/Political Fallout: [28:14]–[34:00]
• Commentary on Jan 6th & Media Manipulation: [37:13]–[40:39]
• National Politicians Critiqued: [41:46]–[47:25]
• NPR Defunded: [47:01]–[47:41]
• Listener Voicemail Segment: [50:25]–[54:31]

Tone and Language

The episode is assertively right-wing and populist, featuring direct, confrontational exchanges, and frequent pejorative language regarding political opponents. There’s a recurrent theme of “restoring justice,” rejecting mainstream media narratives, and painting recent political scandals as evidence of widespread Democratic corruption. There’s strong emphasis on accountability, both for political adversaries and for supposed “RINO” Republicans.

This summary covers all major content and matches the provocative, combative tone of the program, aiming to provide an engaging recap for those who didn’t listen live.