Real America’s Voice: Bolling! – November 13th, 2025

Host: Eric Bolling
Guests: Mike Baker (CEO, Portman Square Group and host of The President’s Daily Brief), Scott Colburn (Chief Marketing Officer, Patriot Mobile), Alireza Jafarzadeh (Deputy Director, US National Council of Resistance of Iran), Patrick Bet-David (Entrepreneur, YouTuber)

Episode Overview

This episode of ‘Bolling!’ on Real America’s Voice delivers a wide-ranging analysis of key political, economic, and international issues—all through the lens of robust debate and unapologetic American values. The episode features interviews with national security expert Mike Baker on Venezuela, Ukraine, and US foreign policy; a deep dive into the failures and legacy of Obamacare; grassroots activism with conservative business Patriot Mobile; the struggle for regime change in Iran; and the inevitable political wrestling in D.C. Between segments, host Eric Bolling takes viewer voicemails on the week’s drama, offering the signature blend of commentary, audience engagement, and spirited critique characteristic of the show.

Market Turbulence and Venezuela—Interview with Mike Baker

[00:17–11:34]

Key Points

• Stock Market Decline:
  • Major US indices closed sharply lower: Dow down 800 points, S&P 118 lower, NASDAQ off by 2.25%. Bitcoin dropped below $100K, “trading at $98,000, maybe even on its way a bit lower.” (A, 00:17)
• Venezuela–US Tensions:
  • The US has increased its military presence in the Caribbean, prompting Venezuela’s Maduro regime to threaten guerrilla tactics if confronted.
  • “Their officers […] said we wouldn’t last two hours in a direct conflict with the US Military. So it looks like they’re planning, according to reporting, […] more of a guerrilla tactic.” —Mike Baker (D, 01:53)
  • US has destroyed 20 Venezuelan narco-terrorist boats in 48 hours.
• Legitimacy and Pushback:
  • Baker notes international discomfort (UK, Canada, EU) with US strikes on drug boats.
  • "Secretary of State Marco Rubio just finished the G7 meeting... told the attendees there, we don’t need a permission slip from the international community to, you know, protect national interests here.” (D, 04:29)
• Risks and Criticism:
  • High risk of civilian casualties or mistakes, particularly if traffickers use human shields.
  • “You lose all the upside politically” if a civilian dies. (A, 07:03)
  • Baker: “The problem is... the demand side. As long as that demand exists, […] the money is just too significant for them to change.” (D, 07:03)

Notable Quotes

• “If the world really thought there was going to be a major conflict with Venezuela... you would see oil prices spike. Oil went down almost $3 a barrel. So no one believes anything.” —Eric Bolling (A, 03:10)
• “Now, I’m not against killing narco traffickers, right? But [...] they’ve stepped into an area here that leaves them vulnerable.” —Mike Baker (D, 04:29)

Ukraine Update: War Effort and Corruption

[07:53–11:34]

Key Points

• Russian Assaults Intensify:
  • “Missiles and drones that Russia’s sending, they’ve intensified, are overwhelming [defenses]. Part of it is... weather.” —Mike Baker (D, 08:18)
• Corruption Scandal in Ukraine:
  • $100 million kickback scheme in Ukraine’s energy sector, linked to a former Zelensky associate.
  • “This scandal is becoming quite an issue and could impact EU and US support. Ukraine has a history of corruption.” (D, 08:18)
• US Assistance and Accountability:
  • “We want to be sympathetic, we want to support Ukraine, but we also want accountability.” (D, 10:12)

Notable Quotes

• “Ukraine has always been known as the money laundering capital of Eastern Europe.” —Eric Bolling (A, 09:42)
• “There’s not the transparency that we need.” —Mike Baker (D, 10:12)

Grassroots Activism and Conservative Business: Patriot Mobile

[14:01–18:11]

Key Points

• Patriot Awards & Values:
  • Scott Colburn discusses company’s commitment to “faith, family, freedom, life, and the military.”
  • “Would you spend another dollar to know that you’re going to be helping to fight freedom? [...] That’s priceless.” —Scott Colburn (B, 17:33)
• Local Politics:
  • “If we lose Tarrant County, we lose Texas. If we lose Texas, we may well never have another Republican president again.” —Scott Colburn (B, 16:05)

Free Iran Convention—Regime Change Activism

[18:12–23:42]

Key Points

• Event Overview:
  • Convention in D.C. brings together over 1,000 Iranian scholars, activists, “dedicated to charting a path towards a democratic, secular and non-nuclear Iran.” (A, 18:12)
• Grassroots Resistance:
  • Alireza Jafarzadeh: “The focal point of the conference is a section called ‘Voices from Inside Iran’—messages from political prisoners, resistance units, […] their commitment to bring down the regime.” (E, 19:02)
• Revolutionary Legacy:
  • “Iran... there was a desire to progress. [...] The Shah’s repression led to the 1979 revolution, but the clerics stole the revolution and installed something even more repressive.” —Jafarzadeh (E, 21:36)

Notable Quotes

• “If it happened once... it could happen again the other way, in the better way. And you guys are at the tip of the spear.” —Eric Bolling (A, 23:08)

Obamacare: A “Massive Scam”?

[24:04–34:20]

Key Points

• Critique of the Affordable Care Act:
  • Heavy criticism leveled at Obamacare, accused of being neither affordable nor caring.
  • Montage of President Obama’s “you can keep your plan” assurances replayed to underline “broken promises.” (C, 24:30)
• Rising Premiums & Middle-Class Burden:
  • “Before Obamacare, [premiums] hovered around $13,000 a year... up to $24,000 in 2023.”
  • “Obamacare deliberately killed low premium catastrophic health insurance.” (A, 27:26)
• Political Fallout:
  • “Obamacare always had one clear end goal: health care for all, including illegals, freeloaders, and future Democrat voters.” (A, 26:49)

Notable Quotes

• “Obamacare was designed to clear the decks of medical insurance competition, forcing prices higher, the road to Medicare for all—the ultimate Orwellian nightmare socialism.” —Eric Bolling (A, 26:49)
• “This bill was written in a tortured way... to make sure CBO did not score the mandate as taxes.” —Jonathan Gruber (F, 31:14)
• “Lack of transparency is a huge political advantage.” —Gruber (F, 31:15)

Congressional Infighting, Shutdown Politics & Party Leadership

[33:14–42:17]

Key Points

• Democratic Party Turmoil:
  • Discussion on calls to replace Chuck Schumer as Senate Minority Leader.
  • “You know she’s going to primary Chuck Schumer because she wants that spot, and she’s got her eyes on the prize.” —Eric Bolling (A, 34:20)
• Government Shutdown Fallout:
  • Democrats and Republicans blame each other for the shutdown and reopening.
  • Congressperson Hakeem Jeffries blames Republicans and Trump for “jamming extremism down the throats of the American people.” (C, 34:56)
• Republican Response:
  • “It was great to hear from the new leader of the Democrat Party, Mrs. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. [...] For 40 days, the Democrats shut our government down to pursue unrealistic policy proposals.” —Rep. Brandon Gill (D, 38:36)

Notable Quotes

• “They don’t care. It’s all about politics, all about pressure, all about control in D.C.” —Eric Bolling (A, 37:30)
• “They really, really didn’t like it. But the truth is, Mamdani is their leader.” —Eric Bolling (A, 39:12)

Epstein Emails, Democratic Disarray, and Cultural Commentary

[39:53–42:58]

Key Points

• Epstein Drama & Media Coverage:
  • Democrats criticized for redacting victim names in Epstein emails, with accusations of “smoke and mirrors” to distract from policy failures.
  • "What about Bill Clinton? What about Bill Gates? No one brings them up at The View, do they?" —Eric Bolling (A, 41:38)
• Democratic Base Dissatisfaction:
  • Viral clip of disaffected lifelong Democratic voter: “I’m a lesbian with a black, disabled, non-binary child and I work in an abortion clinic. I am your base—and I’m done.” (F, 42:17)

Feature Interview: Patrick Bet-David

[11:34, 43:52–44:08, and throughout transitions]

Key Points

• Success & Grit:
  • Excerpt from a longer interview with Patrick Bet-David, famed entrepreneur, on overcoming adversity.
  • “Pre me going to the army, I partied six days a week... Then I joined the Army.” —Patrick Bet-David (C, 43:52)
• Edge Mantra:
  • Bolling highlights Bet-David as an example of perseverance and the virtue of masculine ambition: “You can do it again. It’s okay to be masculine again. That’s the edge. It’s the edge mantra.” (A, 43:52)

Viewer Voicemails: Party Unity, Shutdowns, and Accountability

[45:22–49:57]

Key Points

• Party Infighting:
  • Viewers express frustration with Republicans “running to the cameras”; Bolling agrees unity is necessary but defends diversity of opinion.
  • “You can’t just be a robot that agrees with everything. You’re allowed to have an opinion.” —Eric Bolling (A, 47:44)
• Government Shutdowns:
  • Callers call for legislation to prevent future shutdowns; Bolling suggests withholding Congressional pay as incentive.
• Drug Testing Politicians?:
  • Final light-hearted call asks if politicians must take drug tests. Bolling jokes: “How about an IQ test? I think the average IQ of a congressperson… is far below the average IQ of the American people.” (A, 49:23)

Timestamp Highlights

• [01:53] Mike Baker: Venezuela's Regime and US Action
• [04:29] Baker on International Discomfort with Anti-Drug Operations
• [08:18] Ukraine Scandal & Corruption
• [17:33] Scott Colburn: “Would you spend another dollar to know that you’re going to be helping to fight freedom? That’s priceless.”
• [19:02] Alireza Jafarzadeh: “The focal point... is actually a section called Voices from Inside Iran.”
• [24:30] Obamacare “If you like your health care plan, you can keep it.” montage
• [31:15] Jonathan Gruber: “Lack of transparency is a huge political advantage.”
• [34:56] Hakeem Jeffries: “Jam your extremism down the throats of the American people.”
• [38:36] Rep. Brandon Gill: “It was great to hear from the new leader of the Democrat Party, Mrs. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez.”
• [42:17] Disaffected Democrat: “I am your base and I’m done.”
• [43:52] Patrick Bet-David: “Pre me going to the army, I partied six days a week...”
• [47:44] Eric Bolling: “You can’t just be a robot that agrees with everything. You’re allowed to have an opinion.”

Tone and Style

The episode is delivered in Eric Bolling’s trademark direct, irreverent, and combative style, aiming to engage viewers on the right and provoke those on the left. The conversations oscillate between serious analysis (foreign policy, health care) and energetic cultural commentary, laced with humor and snarky asides.

Summary Takeaways

• This episode provides an unfiltered, populist-conservative critique of government policy, international conflicts, and intra-party political battles.
• Interviews with experts (Baker, Jafarzadeh, Bet-David) give the show depth and variety.
• A recurring focus on accountability, transparency, and the consequences—intended or not—of government actions across borders and at home.
• The show concludes with raucous audience engagement, reinforcing the importance of community feedback and diverse conservative perspectives.