Podcast Summary
Podcast: Real America’s Voice (iHeartPodcasts)
Episode: Bolling! – November 6th, 2025
Date: November 6, 2025
Host: Eric Bolling
Notable Guests: Alan Dershowitz, John Solomon, Zoran Mamdani, Brian Glenn, Peter Gillooly
Main Topics: New York City election fallout, criticisms of socialism and progressive policies, implications for Israel and Judaism, health/medical controversies, FBI and Hillary Clinton email scandal, economic updates, and listener opinions on political and cultural change.
Episode Overview
This episode of "Bolling!" dives into the aftermath of the New York City mayoral election, focusing on the victory of Zoran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and Muslim, and its implications for the city, Jewish voters, and national politics. The show features interviews and commentary on various topics, including elite influence, concerns over antisemitism and socialism, challenges for the Jewish community, health controversies (such as vaccines and Ivermectin), new drug pricing initiatives, the FBI’s role in the 2016 election, and voicemails from concerned listeners.
Market Analysis & Economic Commentary
[00:46–02:34]
- Eric Bolling observes ongoing market volatility, noting major drops in Nasdaq and other indices. He blames fears of socialist policies, particularly with Mamdani's expected victory as New York City mayor.
- Safe havens like gold and, oddly, Bitcoin are discussed as places where nervous investors retreat. Oil prices and cryptocurrency are mentioned as relatively stable given the circumstances.
- Quote:
"I honestly believe it's because we have a socialist in the most important financial center on the planet, New York City." – Eric Bolling (02:13)
The NYC Election & Jewish Community Concerns
[02:34–12:46] Guests: Alan Dershowitz, Eric Bolling
The Dershowitz Segment
Discussion Points:
- Alan Dershowitz denounces a fake social media headline about him and clarifies his position.
- Strong criticism of Mamdani, labeling him as anti-Semitic and hostile to Israel.
- Dissatisfaction with Jewish voters supporting Mamdani and historical reflection on Jewish voting patterns.
- Bolling and Dershowitz discuss the rise of secular versus Orthodox Jewish voters’ influence on NYC politics.
- Concerns about socialism's track record in helping poor populations.
Notable Quotes:
- Alan Dershowitz (on Mamdani):
"I want to have my brains intact and my head intact. My ability to criticize this racist anti-Semite who... can't recognize the Jewish state of Israel." (02:35)
- Dershowitz (on Jewish voters):
"Some of the dumbest people I know in the world are Jews... Just because you're a Jew doesn't mean you're a decent person... Jews have been, over time, some of their worst enemies." (04:17)
- Bolling:
"He gets elected... run on the anti-Trump. If you hate Trump, vote for me. I get it. But this man actually gets elected, and then I think this is very foolish." (05:22)
Concerns Around Mamdani’s Policies
[05:42–12:46]
- Mamdani’s post-election remarks targeting Donald Trump and landlords are played.
- Dershowitz dismisses the idea of landlords as wealthy villains, recalling his father's working-class landlord experience.
- Bolling raises the potential for federal funding cuts if city policies become too radical.
- Both guests express worry about economic decline and flight from NYC (i.e., businesses/people moving to Florida).
- Discussion of possible rise in anti-Israel and anti-capitalist policies.
Quote:
- Dershowitz:
"No socialist has really worked in terms of bringing good things to poor people. Let's see if he's the first one to do it. I doubt it." (03:47)
Islam, Sharia Law, and Religious Tensions
[09:15–12:46]
- Bolling speculates about the possibility of Sharia law "creeping into" New York City due to Mamdani's Muslim background.
- Dershowitz insists this will not happen and advocates for religious diversity, blaming Mamdani’s policies rather than his religion.
- Conversation turns to how anti-Semitism is handled on the right vs. left.
Quotes:
- Dershowitz:
"I don't think we're going to get Sharia law. The American people will not tolerate it. … We attacked him because of his policies, because of his anti-Semitism. And if he's saying it's because of Islam, what he's saying is Islam is anti-Semitic, but it's not necessarily so." (10:21)
- Bolling:
"He could be an anti-Semitic Islamic Muslim mayor of the largest city in the country, the most important financial center in the world." (10:57)
Vaccine/Autism Link Claims & Alternative Medicine
[25:29–30:21] Guest: Peter Gillooly
- Peter Gillooly (Wellness Company CEO) claims a "landmark study" links vaccinations to autism, citing historical vaccine rates and autism.
- Critiques the medical establishment for ignoring vaccine risks, blaming financial incentives.
- Advocates alternative treatments such as Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine for COVID, arthritis, and flu.
- Both Gillooly and Bolling dismiss flu vaccines as ineffective and possibly harmful.
Quotes:
- Gillooly:
"The link between vaccines and autism is now undeniable." (25:53) "Ivermectin continues to win the day across many categories." (28:15)
- Bolling:
"Only reason I took one of those stupid COVID shots is because...would not let me fly into New York without it." (29:30)
Prescription Drug Prices & Trump’s New Initiative
[30:33–35:48] Guest: Brian Glenn
- Brian Glenn reports from the Oval Office, where Trump hosts pharmaceutical execs to announce dramatic price cuts for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs (Zepbound, WeGovy).
- Trump’s new “Trump Rx” website aims to lower prices for millions of Americans and reduce healthcare costs for lower-income people.
Quote:
- Glenn:
"This is big news. If you're someone who is a candidate for... these 'fat drugs,' they are now going to be greatly reduced due to President Trump and his Trump Rx website." (32:12)
Supreme Court Tariffs Case & Thanksgiving Prices
[33:39–35:48]
- Bolling and Glenn discuss upcoming Supreme Court decisions on Trump-era tariffs and whether the Court will rule soon.
- Debates around Thanksgiving dinner prices—Glenn claims they're down under Trump, Bolling is skeptical.
Quote:
- Glenn:
"According to Walmart, the cost of the same Thanksgiving dinner... is about 25% less under the Trump administration." (35:04)
FBI, James Comey, and Hillary Clinton Scandal
[17:52–24:09] Guest: John Solomon
- John Solomon details new evidence implicating James Comey in authorizing leaks and using a private email system for official FBI business.
- Suggests Comey expected to serve in a Hillary Clinton administration and tailored decisions accordingly.
- Documents were allegedly hidden ("burn bags") to obstruct subpoenas and preserve certain secrets pre-Trump inauguration.
Quotes:
- Solomon:
"If you're going to play the victim card, make sure your own emails and text messages don't incriminate you." (18:13) "His emails directly show that he was authorizing, approving, sanctioning, cheering on the anonymous work...with the New York Times." (18:32) "In these private emails...he fully expected that he was going to be working soon for President-elect Hillary Clinton." (22:22)
- Bolling:
"Obstruction of justice, slam dunk case. Get someone's name on it and let's put someone behind bars, for God's sake." (23:31)
Progressive Victories, National Political Messaging & Identity
[37:50–45:42]
- The episode revisits Mamdani's post-election media appearances and Democratic leaders positioning his win as symbolic of a progressive shift and rejection of “Trumpism.”
- Bolling and others voice concerns over increased leftist and "communist" influences, worries about illegal immigration support, and “free stuff” campaigns.
- Voices skepticism about the financial sustainability of progressive policies.
- Features clips of national Democrats (Bernie Sanders, Chuck Schumer, Elizabeth Warren) taking victory laps after blue-state wins, positioning themselves against Trumpism.
Quotes:
- Bolling:
"Let them in. They're going to take over. You'll see." (39:51) "The problem with socialism is you eventually run out of other people's money." (44:13)
Listener Voicemails: Public Sentiment & Cultural Critique
[48:43–54:30]
- Listeners express concerns about indoctrination in schools, unchecked teachers' unions, lack of government accountability, political corruption, and cultural transformation.
- Some call for “perp walks” for political wrongdoers; others use satire, referencing “Escape from New York” and dystopian futures for major cities.
Quotes:
- Caller:
"If you don't hurry up and bust the schools, get the teachers unions the hell out...you're gonna lose this war." (49:00)
- Bolling:
"I really think New York's cooked. I really think New York's cooked." (51:52)
- Caller:
"Congress not working, but they are getting paid. That is effed up." (52:28)
Notable/Memorable Moments and Quotes
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Alan Dershowitz on Jewish Voting:
"There were Jews who supported Hitler, Jews who supported Stalin, Jews who supported Mussolini. Jews have been, over time, some of their worst enemies." (04:17)
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On Immigration and Crime (Bolling):
"My concern is, now we've got Mamdani, a Muslim who's now pushing Muslim beliefs....Will Sharia law start and creep into New York City?" (09:51)
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John Solomon on Comey:
"His own emails with Dan Richmond say he fully expected that he was going to be working soon for President-elect Hillary Clinton." (22:22)
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On Progressive Economic Policy:
"There will be no makers. Tons more takers. City's going to be a. A worse hellhole than it already is." – Bolling (44:13)
Additional Segments
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Entertainment:
Short segment featuring former NYPD detective Bo Dietl, who details some of his notorious cases and transition to acting (46:21). -
Call to Action:
Regular appeals for listeners to subscribe to the show on YouTube.
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Segment | Timestamps | |-----------------------------------|----------------| | Market/NYC/Economic Commentary | 00:46–02:34 | | Dershowitz on NYC & Jewish Voters | 02:34–12:46 | | Sharia Law/Religious Tension | 09:15–12:46 | | John Solomon on Comey | 17:52–24:09 | | Vaccines/Autism/Alternative Med | 25:29–30:21 | | Drug Price Cuts/Trump Rx | 30:33–35:48 | | Progressive Wave + Dem Leaders | 37:50–45:42 | | Listener Voicemails | 48:43–54:30 |
Overall Tone
The tone is combative, skeptical of progressive and leftist movements, and deeply concerned with the direction of NYC and American culture. The host and guests frame recent Democratic victories as existential threats to American values, meritocracy, and public safety. Frequent tangents include strong criticisms of elite policymakers, pharmaceutical companies, and the education system.
This summary provides a detailed and structured overview of the episode’s major themes, guest contributions, and listener input, with key moments and quotations for context. It is designed for readers who haven’t listened but want a clear grasp of the conversation and its significance.
