Real America’s Voice: Bolling! — March 26, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode, broadcast live from the CPAC 2026 conference in Grapevine, Texas, brings together conservative commentators, investigative journalists, security experts, cultural analysts, and grassroots voices for an expansive discussion on pressing political, cultural, and economic issues. The show features in-depth coverage of alleged political scandals, U.S. foreign policy (with a focus on Iran), market volatility, religious and cultural values, media critique, and liberty-focused activism. Key guests include John Solomon, Gordon Chang, Dean Cain, Mike Soundiak, Philip Patrick, Angela McCardell, and Lauren Rodriguez.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Segment: Breaking Political News (02:03–08:55)

Guest: John Solomon (Investigative Reporter)

• Allegations of Election Interference & Corruption

  • Solomon discusses recent declassified intelligence reports suggesting alleged Democrat collaboration with foreign powers (notably China and Ukraine) to interfere in U.S. elections. According to an NSA report referenced by Tulsi Gabbard, Ukrainian officials and USAID workers were implicated in a plan to route and launder U.S. taxpayer funds back into American political campaigns.
    • "This morning, thanks to the National Security Agency and Tulsi Gabbard, they declassified an intercept report... the Ukrainian government talking about a plot with our own workers... to route hundreds of millions of dollars to Ukraine... and laundered back in the United States and put it in Joe Biden's 2024 campaign." — John Solomon (03:03–03:30)

• Response and Investigation

  • Solomon highlights ongoing efforts by Tulsi Gabbard to have USAID search for corroborating evidence (emails, grants) to potentially initiate FBI prosecution. These developments are unfolding quickly with the declassification of related documents.
  • The scale of USAID spending has dropped in recent years but still involves "couple billion dollars," down from $12 billion (05:03).
  • Solomon underscores widespread frustration at the lack of accountability for such high-level allegations and notes grand jury activity in Miami relating to John Brennan and possible indictments for lying to Congress.
    • "If John Brennan is the first domino to fall, it's a big name and then it opens up a pathway where several other people get indicted." — John Solomon (05:27–06:20)

• Potential Legal Ramifications

  • Discussion extends to James Clapper and other intelligence officials, the mishandling of investigations (seizure of phone records from Trump allies), and the possibility of federal agents facing prosecution for allegedly fabricating investigation justifications.

2. U.S. Foreign Policy and the Evolving Iran Crisis (08:09–14:25)

Guests: John Solomon, Gordon Chang (Geopolitical Analyst)

• Military Pressure on Iran

  • Solomon provides inside information on ongoing U.S. military operations against Iranian assets, describing targeted actions against IRGC leaders and infrastructure.
    • "We're now doing close in operations with airships and we're taking out individual leaders, individual missile launchers... the head of the Iranian navy gone today." — John Solomon (07:17–08:00)

• Iranian Regime and Power Structure

  • Dialogue with Gordon Chang focuses on Trump's declared intention to seek "unconditional surrender" from Iran and the potential long-term consequences.
    • "Without regime change, Iran will remain a threat to the United States." — Gordon Chang (09:53–10:00)

• Nuclear and Missile Threat Analysis

  • Chang warns of Iran’s missile capabilities—with North Korean technology—and concerns over the Iran–Venezuela partnership, suggesting the technical means to strike the U.S. exist or are imminent.
    • "Iran's missiles, by the way, are North Korea's missiles. The Iranians have a rocket booster that can hit the United States. It's the Wasong 15." — Gordon Chang (09:53–10:15)

• Geopolitics, Oil, and Middle Eastern Allies

  • Discusses the complicated interests of Middle Eastern states, asserting that while high oil prices benefit these countries, their existential struggle with Iran aligns them with U.S. efforts for regime change.
    • "The Saudi regime wants the Iranian one gone." — Gordon Chang (13:33)

3. Security, Immigration, and Media Narratives (18:05–22:45)

Guests: Dean Cain (Actor, Law Enforcement Advocate), Mike Soundiak (Former HSI Special Agent)

• Celebrating Law Enforcement

  • Host Eric acknowledges ICE and HSI agents for their role under the changing political climate, noting policy shifts under Trump versus the Biden administration.
    • "Under the Biden administration, we were actually told to stand down...Thank God President Trump took office... allowing these guys to go out back on the streets and get their job done." — Mike Soundiak (21:25–21:59)

• The Homeland Podcast

  • Dean Cain and Mike Soundiak introduce their new show on Proud American Studios, focused on national security perspectives from frontline practitioners, aiming to counter "woke" narratives and mainstream media bias.

• Crime, Immigration, and Media Framing

  • Highlights the case of a young woman murdered by an undocumented immigrant and criticizes political and media reactions that shift blame from policy failures.
    • "It's totally insane...Americans should be free to walk wherever they're walking." — Dean Cain (22:27–22:41)

4. Trump’s Greek Independence Day Address (22:51–41:06)

Guest: Donald Trump (President, pre-recorded address)

• Celebrating Greek-American Ties

  • Trump delivers an extended homage to the Greek community, drawing historical links between U.S. and Greek democracy, their shared cultural values, and contributions to Western civilization.
    • "Our founding fathers drew profound inspiration from the example of ancient Greece... the United States and the Hellenic Republic have stood side by side as two proud and thriving nations." — Donald Trump (27:56–28:15)

• Remarks on Election Integrity and Public Space

  • Reaffirms the principle of only citizens voting in U.S. elections, referencing ancient Greek democratic ideals.
    • "We're reaffirming a sacred Greek principle that goes all the way back to a rocky hillside in the heart of ancient Athens—that only citizens can vote in our elections. See, they do it right." — Donald Trump (28:52–29:09)

• Greek Community Representative’s Prayer

  • The archbishop leads a prayer for America's leadership, justice in Cyprus, and ongoing Greek-American alliances. Trump responds warmly, praising the Greek American community and the rebuilt St. Nicholas Church at Ground Zero.

5. Economic Analysis: Gold, Silver, and Market Volatility (41:50–46:12)

Guest: Philip Patrick (Birch Gold Group)

• Market Overview and Precious Metals Strategy

  • Patrick explains recent dips in gold prices amid war and global instability may present buying opportunities—the fundamental outlook (inflation, war, safe-haven status) still favors gold’s long-term prospects.
    • "This is certainly a price buying opportunity... The fundamentals today are stronger than they were two or three weeks ago. Investment banks haven’t changed their predictions, they're saying gold over 6,000 by the end of the year." — Philip Patrick (42:03–43:49)

• Silver's Importance in AI and Defense

  • Discussion about the vital role of silver in AI infrastructure, electronics, and defense industries, highlighting increased demand and potential for price surges as industrial usage grows.

6. Culture, Faith, and Social Commentary (46:42–51:44)

Guests: Pastor Burns, Mercedes, Bill (Great American Media)

• Counseling Against Despair & Moral Clarity

  • Pastor Burns recounts a harrowing European story that serves as a warning about loss of “culture of life” under leftist politics, pivoting to strong Christian messaging: the church must uphold truth, and national revival rests with faith.
    • "It is time for the church to stop bowing down to culture and start bowing down to Christ... there’s a reason why Donald Trump is rededicating America back to the living God..." — Pastor Burns (49:00–50:05)

• Defense of Christian Principles in Public Life

  • Ties together current social controversies—abortion, gender ideology, and cultural confusion—as spiritual warfare, rallying support for Christian activism.

7. Liberty, Justice, and Crypto Activism (55:06–59:35)

Guests: Angela McCardell (Libertarian Leader), Lauren Rodriguez (Crypto Justice Advocate)

• Libertarian Coalition Building

  • Angela McCardell describes the Libertarian Party’s repositioning as a bridge between centrist and conservative voices and its active efforts to secure presidential pardons for "libertarian bitcoiners."

• Crypto Prosecution: The Samurai Wallet Case

  • Lauren Rodriguez shares the story of her husband, Keone, jailed after DOJ prosecution of his privacy-focused bitcoin wallet (Samurai Wallet), despite lack of clear illegality.
    • "They raided our house at five in the morning, you know, guns pointed at our chest... all over a regulatory... disagreement." — Lauren Rodriguez (57:30)

• Call for Action

  • Listeners are urged to visit cryptoprisoners.org and billandkeonne.org to support legal petitions and raise awareness.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Election Interference Allegations:
  "Maybe Democrats were working with foreign powers to have them interfere in our elections... route hundreds of millions of dollars to Ukraine... laundered back in the United States."
  — John Solomon (03:27)

• Iran Policy Asserted:
  "We're now doing close in operations with airships... taking out individual leaders... picking off the head of the Iranian navy gone today."
  — John Solomon (07:17–08:00)

• On Iran–North Korea Missile Threat:
  "Iran's missiles are North Korea's missiles... their rocket booster can hit the United States. It's the Wasong 15."
  — Gordon Chang (10:00)

• Gold Market Dynamics:
  "Dips like this are very common... but creates a very strong buying opportunity. Fundamentals are stronger than they were two or three weeks ago."
  — Philip Patrick (43:24)

• Libertarian Advocacy:
  "The Libertarian Party is... a thorn in the side of the GOP... working to get some pardons across the finish line for some libertarian bitcoiners."
  — Angela McCardell (55:47–56:15)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 02:03–08:55: John Solomon on election interference, USAID/Ukraine, DOJ/FBI investigations
• 09:53–14:25: Gordon Chang on Iran policy, missile threats, Trump’s Middle East strategy
• 18:05–22:45: Dean Cain & Mike Soundiak on ICE, homeland security, The Homeland Podcast
• 22:51–41:06: Donald Trump’s remarks for Greek Independence Day & Greek community address
• 41:50–46:12: Philip Patrick on gold/silver market outlook and safe-haven investing
• 46:42–51:44: Pastor Burns on faith, morality, and culture
• 55:06–59:35: Angela McCardell & Lauren Rodriguez on crypto, DOJ prosecutions, and activism

Tone & Style

The conversation is fiery, direct, and unapologetically right-of-center, blending political analysis, investigative reporting, personal testimony, and religious conviction. The show maintains an urgent, news-driven tempo, with frequent appeals for activism and vigilance against perceived corruption, media bias, and cultural decay.

For Further Engagement

• Read the NSA intercept report referenced by John Solomon
• Listen to Dean Cain’s "The Homeland" (Proud American Studios)
• Learn more and support crypto legal cases at cryptoprisoners.org and billandkeonne.org

This summary covers all major topics, conversations, and memorable highlights, serving as a comprehensive guide for anyone who missed this multifaceted episode.