Real America's Voice: Bolling! - January 7th, 2026
Host: Eric Bolling
Guests: Robby Starbuck (filmmaker, commentator), Mark Warner (Ghostbed CEO)
Date: January 7, 2026
Episode Overview
This episode tackles recent and ongoing controversies surrounding law enforcement and political leadership in Minnesota, focusing heavily on the fallout from a Minneapolis police shooting, allegations of widespread welfare fraud, and the broader implications for American politics and security. The discussion also explores U.S. strategic interests in Cuba and Venezuela, and criticizes certain Democratic leaders over corruption, immigration, and their handling of welfare programs. Eric Bolling and guest Robby Starbuck provide a highly critical, right-leaning perspective, contending that Democratic rhetoric is fueling unrest and abuse of the system.
Major Discussion Points & Insights
1. Market Recap (00:00–01:00)
- Brief opening on market trends: mixed closing, Dow down 455, S&P slightly down, NASDAQ up.
- Mentions notable commodities trends, referencing predictions about silver and cryptocurrency volatility.
2. Minneapolis Police Shooting & Political Fallout (01:00–07:30)
- Bolling introduces a video clip of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry telling ICE to “Get the F out,” in response to a female assailant killed by ICE in self-defense.
- Robby Starbuck recounts details (01:57):
“An officer of ours acted quickly and defensively, shot to protect himself and the people around him...she was hit and is deceased.”
- Starbuck maintains the agent was following proper training, emphasizing a car as a deadly weapon (03:17):
“If they see a vehicle barreling toward them, they have to assume that you're going to try to hit them.”
- Starbuck blames “Democrat politicians” for “whipping up” protesters into violent confrontation (04:00–04:40):
“If there's any villain here, it's the Democrat politicians that have whipped these people up into such a state...”
- The need for clear, unbiased enforcement and standards for interactions with law enforcement is highlighted.
3. U.S. Political Polarization & Law Enforcement
- Discussion on media narratives, double standards in political reactions, and speculation on Democrats wanting unrest for political gain (05:25–07:26).
- Starbuck attacks Democratic motives, claiming they are seeking to recreate a “George Floyd situation” for political advantage:
“The Democrats are desperate for a George Floyd...they need this George Floyd energy back...they care about their pocketbooks. They care about their power.”
4. Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal (07:30–11:00)
- Bolling and Starbuck shift to discuss the $9 billion “Feeding Our Future” scandal and broader corruption in Minnesota’s government.
- Starbuck details the multi-layered fraud, involving politicians and the Somali community, questioning state officials’ ignorance (09:43):
“So many people had to have known something was wrong. And if no one's held accountable, what are these communities going to learn?”
- Starbuck references videos and meetings implicating Attorney General Keith Ellison.
- Bolling demands accountability at the lawmaker level (10:45):
“We need a... freaking perp walk once in this country...I’m talking about lawmakers that look the other way because they basically paved the way.”
5. U.S. Interests in Venezuela and Cuba (14:28–18:39)
- Starbuck, of Cuban heritage, connects Cuba’s survival as a communist state to Venezuela’s support (14:51):
“Cuba has really only existed under communist rule because of Venezuela.”
- Argues that shifts in Venezuela will precipitate rapid political change in Cuba, advocating for the U.S. to secure influence over both, plus Greenland, for strategic reasons:
“Cuba is essentially an American territory, the way Puerto Rico is...President Trump could not be doing a better job on this front.”
- Bolling and Starbuck discuss economic opportunities and national security concerns:
“It's another great, beautiful place to...stimulate more economic activity in our hemisphere.”
Notable Quotes & Moments
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On Law Enforcement Response
Robby Starbuck (03:17):“Standard training is this: a car is a deadly weapon. The minute that it accelerates at you with an intent where it could hit you...they have to assume that you're going to try to hit them.”
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On Political Hypocrisy
Robby Starbuck (05:25):“If this was a...MAGA protester...every Democrat would be lined up praising the law enforcement agent as a hero. They're just hypocrites.”
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On Welfare Fraud
Eric Bolling (10:45):“We need a...freaking perp walk once in this country...I’m talking about the lawmakers that look the other way.”
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On Strategic Value of Cuba
Robby Starbuck (14:51):“What you're going to see is Cuba falls next. And I think it's going to be, honestly, fairly quick...Venezuela is not going to have the time nor the money or energy to keep Cuba the way it is.”
Extended Topics & Call-In Segment
6. Boston SNAP Fraud & Broader Critique of Welfare (23:49–31:21)
- News of $7M SNAP fraud scheme by Haitian nationals prompts Bolling to argue that open border policies encourage international criminal exploitation of U.S. welfare.
- Accusations that Democrats facilitate these abuses for political reasons; repeated urge for investigations and accountability.
7. Additional Minnesota Corruption Allegations (26:56–31:21)
- Reports of DHS officials covering up grant fraud, accusations against Governor Walz, and Senator Amy Klobuchar’s connections to Somali community funding discussed.
- Starbuck and Bolling accuse the Democratic establishment of systemic corruption and enabling fraud.
8. January 6th, 9/11 Comparisons & Political Rhetoric (33:46–37:08)
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Bolling mocks Democrats for comparing January 6th to 9/11 and Pearl Harbor, calling it egregious exaggeration:
“There is no comparison between January 6 and 9/11. January 6th was a protest...The only person who died was Ashli Babbitt because she was shot through a door...”
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Starbuck prompts discussion on the broader "civil rights struggle" of the current political moment.
9. Call-in Segment: Audience Frustration and Rhetoric (~45:17–46:46)
- Callers echo the hosts’ sentiments, calling for tougher consequences for officials who they believe encourage illegal immigration and welfare abuse.
- Bolling distances the show from incitements to violence but maintains a tough, aggressive line on expulsion and prosecution.
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Segment | Timestamp | |---------------------------------------------|------------| | Market Recap & Show Opening | 00:00 | | Minneapolis Shooting & ICE Discussion | 01:00–07:30| | MN Welfare Fraud Details | 07:30–11:00| | Cuba and Venezuela Analysis | 14:28–19:06| | SNAP Fraud in Boston / Welfare Critique | 23:49–31:21| | January 6th & 9/11 Comparison Segment | 33:46–37:08| | Call-in Audience Segment | 45:17–46:46|
Episode Tone & Takeaways
- The episode maintains a combative, unapologetically conservative tone, with host and guest decrying Democratic political leadership for inciting unrest, enabling fraud, and failing to enforce laws.
- Calls for greater law enforcement, rooting out welfare fraud, and holding politicians to account are dominant themes.
- Geopolitical discussion highlights a “pro-America” interventionist stance toward Cuba and Venezuela, blending national security and economic opportunity arguments.
- The conversation is rife with rhetorical flourishes, including frequent labeling of Democrats as “corruptocrats” and explicit calls for “perp walks” among political class.
- The show ends with voicemails from listeners, reinforcing the themes of frustration, desire for accountability, and the perception of a country at a crossroads.
Listener Takeaway:
This episode is a sweeping, sharply polemical review of recent law enforcement controversies and alleged public corruption, combined with a macro view of geopolitical strategy and persistent criticism of Democratic leadership at multiple levels. It’s aimed squarely at viewers who are skeptical of the mainstream narrative, want aggressive policy action, and see systemic reform as urgent and overdue.