Podcast Summary: "Bolling!" – Real America’s Voice (March 9, 2026)

Host: Eric Bolling
Featured Guest: Joshua Phillip (Epoch Times, Crossroads), Texas Rep. Steve Toth
Date: March 9, 2026
Podcast Theme: Unfiltered news and analysis on politics, culture, and current events, emphasizing American values and freedom.

Episode Overview

This episode of "Bolling!" dives into three major topics:

• The latest turmoil in global markets and the volatility of oil prices
• Geopolitical maneuvering tied to Iran, China, and U.S. foreign policy
• Political shifts in Texas, including the GOP primary, “debanking,” and issues of cultural and political identity

Throughout, Eric Bolling stresses the need for honest commentary that challenges mainstream narratives, weaving in interviews with Joshua Phillip for global analysis and Steve Toth for Texas politics. Notable rants on New York City’s alleged leniency toward extremism and critiques of national figures punctuate the flow.

Major Segments & Key Insights

1. Market Panic & Oil Volatility

[03:27–07:31]

• Market Surge and Oil Panic: Overnight oil climbed to $120/barrel; Dow futures dropped 1,200 points.
  • "You wake up last night around midnight. I watch, oil was trading $120 a barrel. The stock market was down 1200 points... There was no reason for it to be 120." — Eric Bolling [03:27]
• Calm Returns: By market close, oil dipped, Dow ended +225, S&P +55, NASDAQ up 300.
• Bolling’s Advice to the White House: Bolling claims he relayed to "the administration" (Susie Wiles, Pete Exit) the need to manage oil prices, predicting future drops if his input is followed.

Notable quote:

“Take a deep breath... If they listen to this, we will get oil prices back down to the 50 or $60 level, maybe even below. Just stay with us.” — Eric Bolling [04:58]

2. Iran, China, Geopolitics & Trump’s New Doctrine

With Joshua Phillip (Epoch Times) [07:31–15:08]

The CCP, Iran, and Terror Networks

• China’s Deep Play: Iran supports China's global plans, not with raw military power or nukes, but through vast terror networks connected to drug cartels, narco-terrorists, and organized crime across Latin America.
• U.S. as a Multi-Front Target: CCP advisors previously strategized to drag the U.S. into four wars: with Russia, with terror groups (proxy via Iran), Latin America, and, by implication, Taiwan.
  • "I'd say what's happening right now with Iran is taking the terror chess piece off the table." — Joshua Phillip [08:40]
• Effect on Taiwan: Disrupting Iran’s networks (especially in Latin America) might deter China’s plans for Taiwan.

Iran’s Influence & the Current Regime Crisis

• Iranian Drones & Missiles: Iran launches low-cost drone attacks, forcing the U.S. and allies to waste expensive defensive missiles, depleting stocks.
  • "It's about $20,000 for an Iranian drone to be shot out of the sky with a four or six million dollars missile that we have." — Eric Bolling [09:34]
• Hezbollah, IRGC, and Cartel Tie-ins: Threat isn’t Iran’s army but its ability to train and empower cartels (e.g., teaching IED, tunnel tactics to cartels in Mexico).

Future Scenarios for Iran

• 90 Million Unstable: The people of Iran, desperate to topple the mullahs, may never get another moment like this.
• Monarchy vs. Democracy: U.S. has a poor track record with regime change; monarchy may prove more stable in Middle East societies.
  • "Monarchy tends to be the stable form of government. The more functional countries are monarchies." — Joshua Phillip [11:36]
• Shah’s Son as an Option: Possibly favored by some as a stabilizing, interim figure, partly to prevent a radical regime tied to China.

Memorable moment:

"You have very radical groups, you have terrorist groups, you have communist groups, which all want the current regime overturned. They have their own agendas." — Joshua Phillip [13:52]

3. Texas Politics: The GOP Civil War

With Rep. Steve Toth [21:52–27:13]

Steve Toth’s Victory Over Dan Crenshaw

• Crenshaw Ousted: Toth predicts a wider GOP margin, attributes past “undervotes” to conservative alienation from Crenshaw, whom he labels a “swamp” adherent.
  • "He loved and followed the swamp more than he followed his constituents, unfortunately." — Steve Toth [22:10]

Proposition 10: Ban on Sharia Law

• Texas Passes Ban: 95% approval; Toth claims Sharia is "not religion but a political system," incompatible with allegiance to the U.S.

Quote:

"You're lying if you hold Sharia in your heart because it's antithetical to everything that we've ever believed." — Steve Toth [23:08]

The Cornyn-Paxton Debate

• “Rhino” (RINO) Drama: Bolling and Toth slam Senator Cornyn, compare him unfavorably to McCain; see Ken Paxton as embodying “America First” and thrilling the emerging base.
  • "John Cornyn is the essence of low energy, as the president likes to talk about." — Steve Toth [26:52]
• Referendum on GOP’s Future: Bolling and Toth see Texas as a bellwether: “Bold leadership” wins new generations; RINOs need not apply.

4. Crime, Terrorism, and Media Narratives in New York

[33:26–41:07]

• NYC Terror Incident: Bolling lambasts NYC's mayor and media for allegedly downplaying an attempted bombing at a protest (“Allahu Akbar” shouted by arrest suspects, linked to ISIS, bomb device didn’t detonate).
• Media Bias Alleged: NY Times called it a “smoking jar of metal and fuses,” Bolling calls this downplaying terrorism for political reasons.
  • "The media slithers around the elephant in the room in their usual snaky, cagey ways because they'll decide what terrorism is and what it isn't." — Eric Bolling [34:52]
• Private/Public Life Critique: Bolling calls out the mayor for dismissing scrutiny of his wife’s alleged support for pro-Hamas social posts.

Memorable quote:

“Condemning terrorism shouldn’t depend on who’s throwing it or who’s receiving it. It should only depend on whose ideology is involved.” — Eric Bolling [40:35]

5. National Culture & Political Theater

[42:07–48:28]

Jesse Jackson’s Funeral Turned Political

• Family Requested No Politics: Democrats couldn’t resist, says Bolling, with “hateful, venomous and self-serving” speeches hostile to Trump and the U.S.
• Notable Tension: Jesse Jackson’s son chastises speakers; Bolling snarks about “failure in a single photo.”

Standout quote:

“Have you ever met a respectful Democrat who can refrain from being political and angry at any given moment?” — Eric Bolling [42:36]

Critique of Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom

• Poll Numbers: Both underwater in favorables.
• Newsom’s “SAT” Remark & Israel Comments: Bolling calls them racist, treasonous.
• Critique of Biden’s Eulogy Speech: Cites Biden’s comments as disconnected and irrelevant.

6. Trump’s Address & Military Operations

[52:55 onward]

• Trump’s Doral Speech: Praises the GOP, recounts alleged successes (“Operation Epic Fury,” navy action against Iran, knocking out Iranian military capacity, referencing Venezuela).
• Self-congratulations on Military Rebuild: Trump lauds strong U.S.-Israel partnership, claims overwhelming military actions.
  • "Together with our Israeli partners, we're crushing the enemy in an overwhelming display of technical skill and military force. Iran's drone and missile capability is being utterly demolished. The navy is gone. It's all lying at the bottom of the ocean. 46 ships. Can you believe it?" — Donald Trump [~55:30]

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• On Oil Market Panic:

  "Take a deep breath... If they listen to this, we will get oil prices back down to the 50 or $60 level, maybe even below." — Eric Bolling [04:58]

• On China/Iran/Cartel Nexus:

  "Iran is powerful and useful to the CCP... actually control of international terror networks." — Joshua Phillip [07:36]

• On Regime Change in Iran:

  “The more functional countries are monarchies. What I think Trump wants is for a country that will work together with Saudi Arabia...” — Joshua Phillip [11:36]

• On the GOP Primary:

  "He loved and followed the swamp more than he followed his constituents, unfortunately." — Steve Toth [22:10]

• On Texas Politics:

  "John Cornyn is the essence of low energy, as the president likes to talk about. Ken Paxton ... embodies everything that the Republicans are looking for in the next senator from the state of Texas." — Steve Toth [26:52]

• On Political Hypocrisy in NYC:

  "Condemning terrorism shouldn’t depend on who’s throwing it or who’s receiving it. It should only depend on whose ideology is involved." — Eric Bolling [40:35]

• On Jesse Jackson’s Funeral:

  "Have you ever met a respectful Democrat who can refrain from being political and angry at any given moment?" — Eric Bolling [42:36]

• On Trump’s Military Claims:

  "Operation Epic Fury. That's a great name. Is it? Epic Fury. That's even better than Midnight Hammer, which was pretty good, too, right?" — Donald Trump [~55:30]

Additional Segments

• Non-political show promo: Bolling highlights his “Edge” podcast on discipline and success, touting viewership.
• Debanking discussion: Critique of JP Morgan/Chase, praise for Old Glory Bank, “founded by Patriots.”
• CPAC Promotion: Hype for the upcoming conservative conference.
• Recurring Ad Reads & Music Education Charity Segments
  These segments are omitted from content summary per instructions.

Summary

This episode of "Bolling!" provides a rapid-fire tour through current events with a distinctly conservative, combative edge. The show highlights market volatility, foreign espionage and terror concerns, rifts within the GOP, media bias in crime coverage, and cultural skirmishes—all with pointed commentary, high-profile guests, and colorful language. Interviews with Joshua Phillip and Steve Toth anchor the discussion in global strategy and domestic politics, while Eric Bolling’s voice is ever-present, challenging received wisdom and promoting alternative narratives for “Real Americans.”