Podcast Summary: Real America’s Voice – Bolling! (October 8, 2025)

Episode Overview

This episode of “Bolling!” on Real America’s Voice brings together a roundtable of independent and conservative journalists, activists, and President Donald Trump for an intense discussion on Antifa, left-wing political violence, media accountability, and government response. The episode is dominated by personal testimonies of violence, media criticism, and calls for stronger action, culminating in President Trump’s commitment to designate Antifa’s international arm as a foreign terrorist organization.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Reality and Dangers of Antifa

Personal Testimonies of Violence

• Multiple journalists recount firsthand experiences of being assaulted while covering riots and demonstrations, primarily associated with Antifa:

  • Andy [00:00]: Details being ambushed in Portland, suffering a brain hemorrhage, and receiving unsympathetic media coverage.

  • Quote: “...I was ambushed in a mob meeting... punches came from everywhere on my head and my face, and I was bleeding out of my eyes and ears. ...the reporting... suggested I had deserved it because they branded me far right...”
    — Andy [00:00–03:00]

  • Katie [17:46]: Describes being hit in the face with a metal pole at the ICE facility in Portland and the lack of police response.

  • Kim [30:53]: “How would you feel if every time you showed up to work, masked militants tried to kill you? ...That's our lived reality.”
    — Kim [30:53]

• Ongoing risk and near-death experiences prompt renewed calls for recognition of Antifa as a terrorist entity.

2. Critique of Media Coverage

Accusations of Media Bias and Enabling

• Journalists claim mainstream media whitewashes or ignores political violence when perpetrated by Antifa. There is repeated criticism of MSNBC, CNN, and other outlets for labeling conservative activists as “Nazis” or “fascists” and omitting real stories of violence.

  • Notable Quotes:

    • “Please report on the truth. Please do your jobs... Because the media has not only been demonizing us for so long, but immediately after the brutal assassination of our founder, Charlie Kirk, our Turning Point USA chapters have seen an uptick in violence…”
      — Katie [21:24–24:49]

    • “What network would you say is the worst... MSNBC for sure.”
      — Kim & President Trump [31:34–31:59]

  • President Trump: “The level of dishonesty with the media is incredible... We're not going to let it go on in this country.”
    [34:06]

3. Governmental and Law Enforcement Response

Desire for Stronger Federal Action

• Repeated expressions of frustration with local democratic leadership (“governor acts like everything is normal” [05:02]) and described reluctance or failure by police and politicians to act during or after riots.

  • Call for Federal Intervention: Calls for DOJ investigation, use of conspiracy charges, and possible National Guard deployment.

  • “Thank you so much for acknowledging Antifa and for directing your administration to treat them as domestic terrorists.”
    — Andy [03:12]

  • President Trump: References to successful federal interventions in D.C. and Memphis and his administration’s plans for similar actions elsewhere.
    [10:24–12:57]

4. Organization, Funding & “Riot Inc.”

Allegations of Coordinated Funding Networks

• Discussion of Antifa’s funding and operational structure, with specific NGOs and foreign organizations named as backers.

  • Quote: “We followed the money to the top of what we call the protest industrial complex, Riot Inc. ...Dozens of radical organizations... have received more than $100 million from the Riot Inc. investors.”
    — Panelist [25:23–28:16]

  • NGOs named: Soros/Open Society, Arabella, Tides, Neville Roy Singham, Hansjörg Wyss, plus U.S. taxpayer funding.

  • “More than $100 million in U.S. taxpayer funding has flowed into these funding networks, including at least $4 million to these very groups...”

• Social and crowdfunding platforms are implicated as decentralization “workarounds.”

5. Intersection With Other Crisis Areas

Homelessness, Immigration, & Other Groups

• Claim that Antifa is embedded with homeless advocacy organizations and is frequently allied with or protected by the “homeless industrial complex”.

• Links drawn to cartel graffiti appearing in riot zones and the involvement of other far-left groups such as Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

  • Quote: “Antifa is heavily embedded in the homeless and housing nonprofit sector... the homeless industrial complex is running cover for Antifa...”
    — Jonathan Cho [35:08]

6. Radically Shifted Political & Social Climate

Suppression of Dissent and Normalization of Violence

• Journalists argue that fear of violence is suppressing First Amendment rights, citing Charlie Kirk’s assassination and rising attacks on conservatives.

• Emphasis is placed on the seeming normalization and even celebration of political violence by some sectors.

  • “Antifa has been wrecking havoc on law abiding and innocent American citizens and it needs to end now.”
    — Katie [21:24]

  • “I do think that Antifa is a primary reason why many conservatives are afraid to go out and protest and make their voices heard... they are literally deathly afraid.”
    — James Klug [38:35]

7. Presidential Commitments & Policy

Legal Strategies and Proposed Actions

• President Trump entertains ideas for prosecution, including federal conspiracy charges and designation of Antifa’s international arm as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).

• Expresses a willingness to act based on panelist input:

  • Commitment: “Let’s get it done. Okay. Let’s get it done. Marco. We’ll take care of it, Mr. President. That’s international. You mean international? Sounds good to me...”
    — President Trump [59:39]

• Coverage of possible suspension of habeas corpus for rapid response to unrest, briefly addressed by Trump and administration.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Journalistic Risk:
  “I have watched children cry as their parents have been attacked on the streets. That should not be happening at our nation's capital.”
  — Katie [24:49]

• On Media Enabling:
  “The reason why they're doing it is because the same media that's sitting in this room with us has declared all of us at this table, Nazis and fascists... This is why Antifa feels emboldened to attack us now.”
  — Katie [21:24]

• On Funding Networks:
  “The most shocking thing is that we have found more than $100 million in U.S. taxpayer funding has flowed into these funding networks...”
  — Panelist [27:56]

• On “Idea vs. Organization”:
  “Political violence, sustained political violence... is not a both sides issue... It's not even just Antifa anymore. The shooting in Chicago... people are becoming more and more radicalized.”
  — Julio [12:58]

• On Policy Promise:
  “If you agree, I agree. Let's get it done.”
  — President Trump, referring to FTO designation [59:39]

Key Timestamps

• 00:00-03:00: Andy describes his earliest encounters with Antifa, the attack he survived, and lack of media support.
• 03:12-05:02: Thanks to Trump for treating Antifa as a terrorist group; reflections on American decline.
• 10:24-12:57: Trump details federal interventions in D.C. and other cities.
• 17:46-21:24: Katie testifies on Antifa violence at ICE facilities and the lack of law enforcement response.
• 25:23-28:16: “Riot Inc.” and claims of organized funding networks are discussed in detail.
• 31:33-34:06: Media bias and the naming of MSNBC, CNN as the worst offenders.
• 35:08-37:23: Jonathan Cho discusses links between Antifa, homelessness advocates, and nonprofits.
• 38:35-41:34: James Klug explains why conservatives are intimidated from protesting; undercover tactics described.
• 59:10-59:59: Trump agrees to pursue foreign terrorist organization designation for Antifa’s international branches.

Conclusion

The episode provides a highly charged and deeply personal platforms for independent journalists and commentators to argue Antifa’s existence, the normalization of left-wing violence, and media complicity. President Trump responds with promises of action, including international terror designation and targeted prosecutions. Throughout, the tone is urgent, combative, and focused on the need for federal intervention and honest media coverage, with participants frequently referencing their own injuries, fears, and experiences on the ground.

Additional Notable Timestamps

• 28:49: Nick Shirley on “bused-in” protesters and police inaction.
• 43:14: Discussion of narrative manipulation via media, specific case of “ICE dad” coverage.
• 46:18-47:09: Gentrification in Portland and selective media narratives.
• 50:26-53:04: Questions for Trump about visiting Middle East and jailing local officials.
• 53:36-54:35: Journalist question to Trump about “cutting the head off the snake” by cutting off Antifa’s funding.