Podcast Summary: Real America’s Voice – Bolling!
Episode: November 7, 2025
Host: Eric Bolling (iHeartPodcasts)
Notable Guests: George Reister, Britt McHenry, Zoran Mamdani (featured prominently in discussion clips)
Episode Overview
This episode of “Bolling!” on Real America’s Voice features unfiltered political commentary, a candid interview with former NFL player George Reister, heated discussions about New York City’s politics post-election, concern over the influence of Islam and socialism in America, and an energetic football betting segment with Britt McHenry. The episode maintains a provocative, combative tone, challenging mainstream narratives and expressing deep concerns about political and cultural shifts in the U.S., especially focusing on New York’s new administration and the perceived threats from both within and beyond.
Key Segments & Discussion Points
1. NFL Head Injuries, Mental Health & League Safety (01:44–07:25)
- Guest: George Reister (former NFL player, Unafraid Show host)
- Topic: The tragic death of Marshawn Nealon and discussion on mental health in the NFL.
- Reister attributes Nealon’s suspected suicide to untreated mental health issues, highlighting that “mental health is real … no matter how much money you make, how successful you are, or your station in life, your mental fitness is even more paramount than your physical fitness.” [02:14]
- NFL Safety: Bolling and Reister discuss NFL’s evolving safety protocols:
- Reister references the Harvard Football Players Health Study and the shift from ignoring “getting dinged” to explicitly treating concussions.
- "It's the repeated head hits… that's what causes brain disorder," says Reister, highlighting safer practice rules and the importance of changing youth football culture for concussion management. [03:41]
- Guardian Caps (helmet padding in practice) are discussed as a positive move, though Reister notes, “If I were playing now, I would 100% wear it…you want to be good for you and your family.” [05:32]
- Memorable Exchange:
- Bolling: "This isn't bashing the NFL… but your thoughts on this?"
- Reister: "Football's a dangerous game…you want to be good for you and your family. What good is it to make money if you can't enjoy it with your family?" [03:41–06:30]
2. NBA Betting Scandal & Player Corruption (07:25–10:23)
- Gambling Scandal: Bolling shifts to the NBA’s illegal betting investigations.
- Reister clarifies two separate FBI probes:
- Card games (illegality tied to cheating/raking)
- NBA betting: technology now exposes more “weird betting patterns,” especially with player props enabling lesser-known players to “manipulate their numbers.”
- Insightful Quote: “For the top level players…there’s nowhere near enough money to get them to do something silly like that. But the guys who barely play…they can then manipulate their numbers and say, ‘I’m not even going to grab rebounds today, I have a friend who’s going to place this bet.’” [07:25]
- Reister warns: Innovative gambling options open doors to blackmail: “Imagine they find some damaging information…they say, just score under three points today and get under two rebounds and we’re square.” [09:00]
3. New York City Election, Socialism, and “Sharia Law” (15:32–35:07)
A. Introduction to New Mayor & Fears of Socialism
- Bolling delivers an impassioned monologue about the dangers he sees in NYC’s new administration, referencing "Mamdani's socialism, communism, an affinity for jihad."
- “Grab the popcorn, folks. The hellhole that New York City was in the 1970s...drugs, graffiti, crime…that’s where they’re headed now under Mamdani.” [15:32]
- Feels wealthy residents and businesses will flee amid tax hikes and social policies.
B. Islam, Sharia Law, & American Society
- Bolling introduces clips of Zoran Mamdani and various imams, presented to argue that Islam is poised to overtake NYC and that “Sharia law starts now… Islamic Caliphate of New York starts today, baby.” [17:34]
- Strong anti-Islamic rhetoric is used throughout.
- Clips of Imams/Activists:
- “This country, I can stand in the middle of Manhattan and I can call people…nobody can stop it. Trump cannot stop it. Biden cannot stop. …America is a gold mine for spreading Islam.” [19:08–19:38]
- “Change must come…this empire, the American empire…they must fall, and Inshallah they will fall.” [22:34–22:49]
- Bolling editorializes: “Socialism, Sharia, law, they creep. They’re growing and they want it all. We need to wake up to the facts.” [23:22–24:30]
C. Indoctrination & University Influence
- Bolling rails against university professors:
- Clip: Princeton Professor lists her class’s premises:
- “Capitalism sucks.”
- “Individualism is killing us.”
- “Communities are non-hierarchical and require radical law to thrive.”
- Bolling: “Radical law is a dog whistle for Sharia law, believe me.” [20:31–21:17]
- Clip: Princeton Professor lists her class’s premises:
4. Political Language: "Affordability" vs. Socialism (25:34–32:24)
- Bolling mocks Democrats’ use of “affordability” instead of socialism or communism, referencing Hakeem Jeffries and Zoran Mamdani:
- “Affordability, affordability, socialist, socialist, socialist. Really. But affordability – in case you weren’t sure, quite sure.” [27:53]
- Clips of Democratic leaders fielding questions about socialism:
- They redirect focus to “affordability crisis,” avoiding ideological debate.
5. Listener Voicemails & Rhetoric on Assimilation (49:54–54:44)
- Bolling fields voicemails about NYC, socialism, and the Muslim community, generally validating listener worries about immigration and loss of American identity.
- Notable caller (Vera):
- Asks: “How are your survival skills, Mr. Bolling? …Islam is not a religion. There is no legitimate role for a Muslim in any free society.” [53:07]
- Bolling echoes concerns: “I am very concerned about this Sharia law creep into the country… They’re not here to assimilate. They’re here to expand.” [54:44]
6. NFL and College Football Betting Special (36:10–47:27)
- Regular guest Britt McHenry discusses NFL week 10, college football, and scores:
- Key matchups: BYU vs. Texas Tech, Eagles vs. Packers, Patriots vs. Bucs, Browns vs. Jets, Falcons vs. Colts, Giants vs. Bears.
- Notable Moment: Coined phrases “Love hurts” (on matchup: Jordan Love vs. Jalen Hurts) [40:38].
- Bolling’s rule: “Bet against the Giants, bet against the Jets, doesn’t matter who they’re playing.” [43:25]
- Bolling sprinkles personal betting frustration, camaraderie, and banter throughout:
- “This year has been so bad for me in football my host at Hard Rock Bet called and said I got two tickets for a sold out Sting concert … Is it that bad? Yeah, it’s that bad.” [45:37]
Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)
- George Reister on Head Injuries:
- “Football’s a dangerous game so you’re trying to do dangerous things as safely as possible.” [03:41]
- George Reister on Guardian Caps:
- “If I were playing now, I would 100% wear it. Yes, people would tease you…at the end of the day you want to be good for you and your family.” [05:32]
- Eric Bolling on New York’s Direction:
- “Grab the popcorn, folks…The hellhole that New York City was in the 1970s…That’s where they’re headed now under Mamdani.” [15:32]
- Featured Imam (clip):
- “America is a gold mine for spreading Islam…No restrictions on Dawah. Even if you go to Saudi Arabia, you cannot do Dawah, you will be caught. This country, I can stand in the middle of Manhattan and I can call people…Trump cannot stop it. Biden cannot stop.” [19:08–19:38]
- Bolling on University Indoctrination:
- “Capitalism sucks, she said…needs to go…Radical law is a dog whistle for Sharia law, believe me.” [20:31–21:17]
- Listener Vera (voicemail):
- “Islam is not a religion. There is no legitimate role for a Muslim in any free society…Trump 2028 unless you like the idea of being dead.” [53:07]
- Bolling on Sharia Law:
- “I am very concerned about this Sharia law creep into the country…They’re not here to assimilate. They’re here to expand.” [54:44]
Tone & Style
Throughout, Eric Bolling maintains an alarmist, provocative, and often combative style—emphasizing threats he sees to American cultural, economic, and political life from Islam, socialism, and the Democratic Party. The episode is deliberately confrontational, uses vivid analogies, and features banter with guests and listeners. Guests like George Reister and Britt McHenry provide counterpoints and lighter segments, particularly around sports.
Timestamps of Major Segments
- NFL Health & Safety, George Reister Interview: 01:44–10:23
- NYC Election, Socialism, Sharia Law: 15:32–35:07
- Political Rhetoric: Affordability/Socialism: 25:34–32:24
- NFL Picks, Britt McHenry Betting Segment: 36:10–47:27
- Listener Voicemail & Sharia Law Commentary: 49:54–54:44
Summary
For listeners new to the program or episode, Bolling! on Real America’s Voice blends political commentary with culture war rhetoric, expert sports talk, and regular interactive segments, all laced with the host’s signature provocative framing. This episode stands out for its deep wariness towards New York City’s new political direction, overt skepticism of Islam and socialism, and engaging insider football banter. The show is unapologetically opinionated, aimed at energizing its audience around perceived threats to traditional American values and freedoms.