Real America’s Voice: Bolling! – October 21, 2025

Main Theme:
In this episode, Eric Bolling explores contemporary political tensions in California and the nation, focusing on ideological battles over guns, taxes, immigration, and socialism, while also critiquing mainstream narratives and highlighting a presidential Diwali event with Donald Trump and leading business figures.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. California Politics & Upcoming Gubernatorial Race

• Guest: Sheriff Chad Bianco, Riverside County, CA (Gubernatorial candidate)
• California’s Mood: Bolling opens with an economic rundown and quickly segues to Bianco's campaign, focusing on Democrat opponent Katie Porter’s alleged temperament and "angry overreactions."
• Notable Exchange:
  • Bolling lampoons Porter’s on-air behavior and environmental claims, to which Bianco responds:

    “We've known forever who Katie Porter truly is. I'm just glad now that the whole world is going to see it... She's not likable, she's not electable.” (02:32)

• Second Amendment Concerns:
  • Bolling brandishes his “pocket constitution” and laments Gavin Newsom’s “Glock ban.”
  • Bianco attacks state Democrats:

    “They don't care about the Constitution... But we truly do need someone that cares not only about the amendment... but also the second amendment.” (03:31)

• Water Management & Wildfires:
  • Bianco insists California has “plenty of water” but faces “government mismanagement”:

    “It's mismanaged on purpose so they have control of people, building, and farmers.” (04:41)

• Why Republicans Struggle in California:
  • Bolling questions why Democrats keep winning despite what he views as logical conservative positions.
  • Bianco blames decades of “brainwashing” and leftward drift:

    “It is anti-American. It is socialist... It’s something very sinister and very alarming.” (06:02)

• Primary Dynamics:
  • Bolling inquires about potential primary unity between Bianco and Steve Hilton. Bianco suggests it’s too early but expects consolidation:

    “In the end, we know that our best bet is making sure that we take a page from the Democrat playbook and we all get behind one candidate.” (07:55)

• Immigration and Border Security:
  • On potential for a conservative governor in a state with so many undocumented immigrants, Bianco distinguishes between crime and economic participation:

    “We need... a secure border to start with, but now we actually have to get to a process... a better path of citizenship.” (09:06)

• Taxes and Economic Policy:
  • California’s high taxes and budget deficit are blamed on “one party rule.” Bianco vows to “destroy” big government and regulation:

    “Businesses will thrive, business taxes, personal taxes will be lowered, and by the time I'm done, removed.” (10:52)

  • Bolling quips about Florida’s success in contrast.

2. National Political Dynamics, Media Critique & Socialist Rhetoric

• Class and Wealth Hypocrisy:

  • Bolling ridicules Bernie Sanders for owning three homes while denouncing “kings and billionaires.”

    “Calling your summer getaway house a summer camp. Doesn't it sound very working class to me though now does it?” (13:05)

• The Rise of Socialism:

  • Extended monologue on how policies associated with Sanders, AOC, and others constitute an “insane socialist spending, a war on energy, and spending millions to fund illegals.”
  • Bolling warns that socialism will “kill America and Americans if we don't put an end to it.” (16:10)
  • Predicts exodus of the wealthy from NYC if socialist Zoran Mamdani wins mayoral race:

    “You can't redistribute money you don't have anymore... They'll just quietly get up, pack up, and leave.” (18:30)

• Protests and Political Theater:

  • Critique of recent protest rallies, dubbed a distraction from legislative inaction:

    “They needed a stunt... Chuck Schumer needs cover right now. He's closed the government down.” (23:41)

  • Speaker Mike Johnson praised for his “truth bomb” challenge to media and Biden’s clemency choices. (24:08)

3. President Trump’s Diwali Ceremony at the White House

[30:15–52:35] Significant Segment

• Setting: Oval Office, Diwali celebration with Indian-American business leaders.
• Trump’s Speech Highlights:
  • Emphasizes “light over darkness,” peace, American economic recovery, and investment influx:

    “A year ago we were a dead country. This country was a dead country, and now we're the hottest country anywhere in the world.” (33:15)

  • Claims zero illegal immigration “in the last four months” and total border security.
  • Boasts of $17 trillion in investment; attributes business boom to tariffs and “America First” policies.
  • Announces major reductions in drug prices via “favorite nations” clauses:

    “So our drug prices are going to be coming down 100%, 200%, 300, 400, 500%. In some cases.” (40:00)

• Business Leaders Speak:
  • IBM: $150B investment over 5 years; credits Trump’s policies for tech innovation. (43:53)
  • Adobe: $20B revenue, “all intellectual property” made in the US. (44:17)
  • Micron: $200B investment in US manufacturing, 90,000 jobs, and $1.5T economic impact. (45:58)
  • Palo Alto Networks: $25B spent on US-made cyber security to prepare for future “cyber war.” (47:12)
• Other Remarks:
  • DOJ’s Harmeet Dhillon invokes “triumph of good over evil.” (49:09)
  • Tulsi Gabbard: "The source of that hope, light and renewal comes from God's love for every single one of us." (49:44)
  • Indian Ambassador: Extends Diwali greetings; praises US–India partnership and "strength of diversity." (50:08)
• Memorable Moment:
  • Trump jokes: “I watch their stock prices and they're like rocket ships.” (33:30)
  • On Diwali candle lighting: "I think you like to do a better job than me, so if you could take care of that, it'd be great." (51:17)

4. Masculinity & Media Promotion

• Bolling promotes his YouTube show “The Edge”:
  • “Edges where men aren't apologetic about being men. Master masculinity. Oh, yeah, we're masculine. We're all about masculinity.” (12:42)
  • Encourages viewers to subscribe, promising “never sell you a thing. Always free.” (52:47)
  • Upcoming interviews teased: “gritty, all about men becoming men and staying men.”

5. Closing Conversation: What Is Diwali?

• Bolling, Sheriff Bianco, and Ben admit limited familiarity.
  • Ben: “According to Google, I believe it's the celebration of lights.” (54:17)
  • Bolling pokes fun at his own ignorance and at Trump’s fondness for 4 p.m. speeches.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “She's not likable, she's not electable.” – Sheriff Chad Bianco on Katie Porter (02:32)
• “The only reason why we have first amendment is because we have a second amendment.” – Eric Bolling (03:04)
• “It's mismanaged on purpose so they have control of people, building, and farmers.” – Chad Bianco on California water (04:41)
• “It is anti-American. It is socialist... It’s something very sinister and very alarming.” – Bianco (06:02)
• “They needed a stunt... Chuck Schumer needs cover right now. He's closed the government down.” – Bolling (23:41)
• “A year ago we were a dead country. This country was a dead country, and now we're the hottest country anywhere in the world.” – Donald Trump (33:15)
• “So our drug prices are going to be coming down 100%, 200%, 300, 400, 500%. In some cases.” – Trump (40:00)
• “Edges where men aren't apologetic about being men. Master masculinity.” – Bolling (12:42)
• “According to Google, I believe it's the celebration of lights.” – Ben, on Diwali (54:17)
• “While it is the celebration of hope and light and renewal, we can never forget that the source of that hope, light and renewal comes from God's love for every single one of us.” – Tulsi Gabbard (49:44)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:15–02:32 — CA Governor's race/Katie Porter segment
• 03:04–04:21 — Guns & Second Amendment debate
• 04:41–05:19 — Water management/wildfire policy
• 06:02–07:16 — California’s Democratic grip & “brainwashing”
• 09:06–10:24 — Immigration, border, and conservative challenges
• 10:52–11:34 — Taxes, economic contrast with Florida
• 30:15–52:35 — Trump’s Diwali event with major CEOs
• 49:44 — Tulsi Gabbard on spiritual meaning of Diwali
• 54:10–54:22 — “What is Diwali?” banter

Tone & Language Notes

• Tone: Direct, combative, sometimes playful. Emphasis on conservative and populist American values.
• Language: Blunt descriptions, pointed criticism of progressive figures, enthusiastic support for law enforcement and business, self-aware humor in lighter moments.

Summary Takeaway

This episode offers a rapid-fire critique of progressive governance in California and the broader US, championing conservative governance, deregulation, and “masculine” values. The episode’s centerpiece is Trump’s White House Diwali event, used to tout economic resurgence, business investment, and cultural outreach, with contributions from major CEOs and officials. Throughout, the speakers lambast the left for alleged hypocrisy, embrace of socialism, and policies seen as undermining American prosperity, using both sarcastic humor and dire warnings about continued one-party rule.

For listeners looking for a deep dive into conservative strategy, critiques of progressive leadership, and a vivid snapshot of today’s political divides—this episode delivers.