Real America’s Voice — "Bolling!" (Oct 28th, 2025)

Host: Eric Bolling • Major Guests: Gordon Chang, Cameron Kinsey, Ben Berkwam, Brian Glenn

Episode Overview

This episode of “Bolling!” dives into pressing international issues—China’s global ambitions and U.S. policy, Trump’s Asia trip, and the U.S.-China tariff negotiations—while also examining domestic topics like IRS enforcement, border security operations, the government shutdown, and healthcare debates. Through conversations with national security expert Gordon Chang, tax specialist Cameron Kinsey, field correspondent Ben Berkwam, and White House reporter Brian Glenn, the show offers unfiltered takes from a conservative, America-first perspective.

Major Segments & Key Insights

[00:00–04:15] Market Update & U.S.–China Relations

Summary:

• Eric Bolling opens with a stock market update: markets are strong, oil is low, but crypto is underperforming despite lower interest rates.
• Interview with Gordon Chang starts, focusing on U.S.–China negotiations and persistent mistrust.

Notable Insights:

• China is described as “always cheating, always lying” when it comes to agreements.
• Trump is pursuing negotiations mostly to buy time to reduce U.S. vulnerability, especially regarding rare earth and pharmaceutical dependencies.
• U.S. concessions are "concrete" (not imposing additional tariffs), while Chinese promises are “vague,” echoing a repeated pattern of failed enforcement.

Quote:

"The Chinese always cheat. They always lie… The Chinese almost immediately violated it [the 2020 Phase One trade deal]."
— Gordon Chang [01:37]

[04:15–08:17] Chinese Expansion & Security Tensions

Summary:

• Discussion shifts toward China’s ownership of U.S. farmland, which is uniquely problematic since Americans cannot own land in China.
• Chang emphasizes China's malicious tactics, including fentanyl shipments that have devastated American communities.
• Conversation moves to China's aggressive stance in the South China Sea and its alliance with Russia.

Notable Insights:

• China seeks dominance not just in the economy, but “worldwide rule.”
• South China Sea militarization and aggressive posture toward Taiwan and the Philippines seen as immediate flashpoints.

Quote:

"No American can own a square inch of land in China. So why are we allowing the Chinese to own thousands of square miles in our country?"
— Gordon Chang [03:43]

[08:17–11:12] U.S. Response, Trump’s Influence, and Chinese Perceptions

Summary:

• U.S. witnessed Chinese militarization despite warnings, due in part, Chang argues, to weak responses from prior administrations.
• Trump’s assertive posturing is recalled; Xi Jinping “feared Trump then” (2017 missile strike during Mar-a-Lago summit).
• Presently, Chang contends Xi has little respect for U.S. resolve.

Quote:

"Right now, I don’t think Xi Jinping respects us. It’s very clear. That’s what they tell visitors. They think the United States is done."
— Gordon Chang [07:53]

[12:14–16:11] IRS Enforcement & Tax Network USA

Summary:

• Guest Cameron Kinsey explains Tax Network USA’s mission to protect Americans from aggressive IRS actions and provides practical advice for those missing deadlines or documents.
• IRS remains aggressive regardless of administration changes; Trump cut IRS workforce by 25%, but tactics remain.

Quote:

"The IRS really doesn’t care who’s in charge politically… we approach every single case strategically and personally."
— Cameron Kinsey [14:19]

[16:12–22:16] Border Security: Live ICE Ops with Ben Berkwam

Summary:

• Berkwam joins live from Texas, embedded with an ICE operation arresting illegal immigrants.
• Major issue: It’s not just illegal immigrants, but activists, legal networks, and judges obstructing ICE.
• Police cooperation varies starkly between cities—e.g., Houston police assist ICE; Chicago police allegedly obstruct.

Quote:

"It’s not just the criminal illegals that ICE is going after. It’s these activists, it’s these judges, it’s the people that are obstructing them that are the real problem right now."
— Ben Berkwam [16:34]

Memorable Moment:

• Description of a tense ICE raid; legal residents aggressively protest and obstruct ICE, highlighting divisions within American communities.

[23:32–29:26] Trump’s Asia Trip: Brian Glenn Reports

Summary:

• Brian Glenn details Trump’s Asia trip, highlighting trade deals, a historic meeting with Japan’s first female PM, defense agreements, and a strong U.S.–Japan alliance.
• Focus on upcoming tariff negotiations with China; skepticism about Chinese trustworthiness prevails.
• Possible detour to meet "Little Rocket Man" (Kim Jong Un).

Quote:

"Japan’s been a great trade partner with the U.S.… I love what he did. He went on the USS George Washington aircraft carrier… had what I would call a Trump rally right there on the ship."
— Brian Glenn [24:31]

[29:26–32:41] Tariffs, Markets, and U.S.–China–Japan Dynamics

Summary:

• Anticipation that resolution on tariffs could ignite further market gains; reassurance that lowering rates is actually fueling the market more than trade optimism.
• Possibility that Trump will raise broader security issues (e.g., parallels between Russia/Ukraine and China/Taiwan) in his meeting with Xi.

Quote:

"The big kahuna has always been China in the tariff war… and you do get a handshake on tariffs… the market is pricing that in already."
— Eric Bolling [29:26]

[32:41–35:10] Domestic Policy: Health Care, White House Physical

Summary:

• Discussion on soaring health insurance premiums and Republican plans.
• Anecdote about Trump’s eating habits and physical health—a light moment noting his energy and routine.

Memorable Moment:

• Bolling recalls meeting Trump:

"He had a bowl of french fries and a bowl of ketchup and he took one French fry, dipped it in the ketchup and then it was a throw away bowl because he didn’t eat the french fry that had his finger on it. The guy is, is like, he knows what he likes."
— Eric Bolling [33:23]

[37:05–41:01] The Shutdown: Politicians’ Hypocrisy & ACA Clashes

Summary:

• Bolling lambasts Chuck Schumer for blaming Trump for ACA tax credits’ expiration, pointing out that Democrats set the sunset provision under Obama.
• Audio clips of Schumer and Biden decried as “hypocritical” and “full of crap.”
• Karine Jean-Pierre’s press secretary exit interview criticized for lack of substantive answers.

Quote:

"Do you know who sunset the ACA tax credit this year? Who put it into the original Obamacare bill? Democrats. They’re the ones who came up with this year as the sunset for the tax credit…"
— Eric Bolling [38:31]

[41:01–44:44] Media, CNN, and the Ballroom “Hoax”

Summary:

• Riffing on misrepresentations of Trump’s White House ballroom renovation (“ballroom hoax”) and pointing out that it’s funded by donors, not taxpayers.
• Features montage of Democrats and journalists, including a rare on-air fact-check.

Quote:

"The ballroom is completely funded by donors that Trump has arranged. Doesn’t cost the taxpayer a dime, not a single penny."
— Eric Bolling [44:38]

[45:28–46:44] Foreign Policy & Use of Force

Summary:

• Pramila Jayapal criticized for objecting to U.S. operations targeting suspected narco-terrorists.
• Bolling calls for tough action but due process: “Wipe them out. But let’s just make sure everyone… is actually a narco-terrorist.”

[48:49–52:54] Listener Voicemails: Veterans’ Healthcare & Small Business Concerns

Summary:

• Veteran criticizes the imbalance between benefits for illegal immigrants and those who served.
• Small business owner seeks recommendations for “conservative” banking options; Bolling suggests Old Glory Bank by John Rich.

Quote:

"Congress was spending $150 billion on feeding, housing and giving medical care to illegals… That would go a long way to really helping the folks that have kept this country free."
— Eric Bolling [50:44]

[52:54–End] Callers on RINOs and Republican Leadership

Summary:

• Listeners vent frustration with Senators Grassley, Thune, and other GOP members not strongly backing Trump’s agenda.

Quote:

"Grassley. Thune. Rhinos. Rhino. Straight up rhino playing control. Some… Mike Johnson… he’s gotta push the Trump agenda more aggressively."
— Eric Bolling [52:54]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Gordon Chang on China:
  “China is behind the fentanyl gangs that killed 48,000 Americans last year.” [03:20]
• Ben Berkwam on ICE ops:
  “It’s the communities that are aiding and abetting, protecting [illegals].” [18:23]
• Bolling on politicians:
  “They’re hypocrites, they’re liars, they’re full of crap, right?” [38:31]
• Brian Glenn on Trump’s stamina:
  “The guy has more energy than anyone I’ve ever, ever come across, especially a politician.” [32:06]

Tone & Style

The episode is unfiltered, conversational, and frequently combative—aimed at conservative listeners. It blends hard news, live reporting, policy critique, and irreverent banter, with a style that is both assertive and casual.

Useful Timestamps

• Market update & intro: 00:00–01:27
• Gordon Chang interview: 01:27–08:43
• Tax Network USA segment: 12:14–16:11
• ICE ride-along with Ben Berkwam: 16:12–22:16
• Trump Asia trip discussion (Brian Glenn): 23:32–35:47
• Political/media commentary & listener calls: 37:05–52:54

For New Listeners

This episode provides a snapshot into nationalist-conservative perspectives on international strategy, border security, and domestic politics. It’s rich in direct commentary, field reporting, and pointed critique, making it a core example of Real America’s Voice’s unapologetic and opinionated style.