Real America's Voice: Bolling! – October 9, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode of "Bolling!" centers on unfiltered analysis of current political and cultural events through a conservative lens. Host Eric Bolling covers topics including alleged hypocrisy among left-leaning financiers, the persistence of Antifa, campus affirmative action, the fallout from incendiary texts by Virginia political candidate Jay Jones, COVID and flu preparedness, and breakdowns in party leadership. The show features interviews with recurring guests Lindy Lee, Rena Shah, Dr. Kelly Victory, and Rep. Byron Donalds, each contributing their perspectives on current controversies.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Alleged Corporate Hypocrisy and Media Selectivity (00:04 – 04:24)
- Main Point: Eric Bolling opens by targeting billionaire Democratic donors like George Soros and David E. Shaw, claiming their public moral posturing masks unethical practices in their businesses and philanthropic endeavors. He accuses the mainstream media and the Biden Administration of failing to investigate due to political alignment.
- Memorable Quote:
- “While they're lecturing the rest of us about morality and equality, D.E. Shaw was forcing women and minority employees working for him to sign away their rights.” — Eric Bolling (02:21)
- Bolling contrasts the lack of scrutiny applied to left-leaning donors with the aggressive prosecution of Trump associates.
2. Antifa & Media Narratives: Is There a Double Standard? (04:24 – 08:46)
- Main Point: Bolling and Lindy Lee discuss the continued operation of Antifa. Both frame the organization as a terrorist threat, criticizing the left and major media outlets for minimizing or mischaracterizing violent protest activity.
- Quotes & Memorable Moments:
- “[Antifa] is a terrorist organization. It's not even a question anymore. ... They set my street on fire over George Floyd.” — Lindy Lee (04:41)
- Bolling references media coverage: “Ali Velshi was on MSNBC... saying ‘peaceful protest’ while the city was burning behind him.” (05:07)
- Discussion includes claims of funding by radical outsiders (implied as Soros) operating through shell organizations.
3. Philadelphia's Crime and Political Demographics (06:23 – 07:30)
- Main Point: The conversation shifts to Philadelphia, where progressive prosecutor Larry Krasner and the city’s liberal leadership are blamed for rising crime.
- Quote:
- “Philadelphia is still a wildly liberal city and continues to elect liberal Democrats up and down the ticket.” — Eric Bolling (06:23)
- “You can't go outside without having to be worried about getting shot. That's Philadelphia for you.” — Lindy Lee (07:02)
4. Affirmative Action and College Admissions (08:46 – 11:16)
- Main Point: Bolling and Lee discuss the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action. Bolling singles out Joy Reid for comments on race and education, and Lee recounts her own experience being waitlisted at Harvard despite near-perfect SATs.
- Notable Exchange:
- “I didn't get into Harvard. I had a 2390 SAT... People with lower test scores easily got in...” — Lindy Lee (10:10)
- “White men are fantastic... Society [shouldn’t] trash white.” — Lindy Lee (11:15)
- “That's one woman's opinion.” — Eric Bolling (11:16)
5. Census Controversy and Illegal Immigration (11:16 – 12:46)
- Main Point: Discussion shifts to census politics, with Lee (an immigrant herself) arguing that counting undocumented immigrants inflates liberal states’ representation and misallocates resources.
- Quote:
- “California would lose two to three congressional seats if illegals weren't counted.” — Lindy Lee (12:19)
- “Bannon will tell you five.” — Eric Bolling (12:31)
6. Jay Jones Scandal & Calls for Political Accountability (16:55 – 21:23)
- Main Point: Rena Shah joins to discuss the scandal around Virginia Attorney-General candidate Jay Jones, who sent texts wishing violence on opponents. The panel critiques Democratic leaders for insufficient response.
- Quotes:
- “This guy has to drop out. ... Fantasized in these 2022 texts about pumping two bullets to the head of the Republican House Speaker... wishing his kids would die in their mother’s arms.” — Rena Shah (17:05)
- “Democrat rage is deadly. Right wing rage may be... intimidating, but progressive rage can be deadly.” — Eric Bolling (19:17)
7. Republican Legislative Dysfunction & Party Infighting (22:15 – 25:37)
- Main Point: Dr. Kelly Victory (briefly), then Rena Shah, and Bolling discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene’s frustration over key GOP culture-war bills (e.g., labeling Antifa as domestic terrorists, banning flag burning) not getting to a House floor vote, theorizing Speaker Mike Johnson is protecting vulnerable Republicans from hard votes.
- Quotes:
- “I have seen [the House] become increasingly dysfunctional... Speaker Johnson surviving, but... ineffective.” — Rena Shah (23:49)
- “This is one of the reasons why I've long since advocated for the People's House to be an open body.” — Byron Donalds (43:02)
8. COVID, Flu Preparedness & Vaccine Skepticism (27:19 – 31:52)
- Main Point: Dr. Kelly Victory offers health advice for flu season and highlights The Wellness Company's medical kits, warning about diminished immune function from repeated COVID vaccinations, and endorsing supplements and preventative therapies like ivermectin.
- Quotes:
- “The more vaccinated you are for Covid, the more likely you are to contract it. ... It actually not only isn’t efficacious, it has negative efficacy.” — Dr. Kelly Victory (28:05)
- “Our kits also include things like Tamiflu and Ivermectin, which are effective not only against Covid, but against influenza.” — Dr. Kelly Victory (29:08)
9. Media, Liberal Meltdowns & Political Culture (32:19 – 37:08)
- Main Point: Bolling and guests mock recent tense media moments and perceived liberal hypocrisy, including exchange with Katie Porter, AOC’s “Short King” remark, and Chicago’s mayor’s abysmal approval ratings.
- Notable Moment:
- “[Katie Porter] may be the next governor of California... she scolded her ex husband by throwing a pot of mashed potatoes on his head.” — Eric Bolling (35:41)
- On AOC: “She tried to backtrack it with, ‘Oh, it’s how big he was on the inside.’ Shut up.” — Eric Bolling (37:08)
10. Byron Donalds Interview: Lawfare, Legislative Priorities, & Health Care (38:21 – 47:01)
- Main Points:
- Breaking news: NY AG Letitia James indicted on fraud charges, prompting accusations of double standards after her lawsuits targeting Trump.
- Jay Jones (VA AG candidate) controversy revisited; lack of Democratic censure called out as “moral clarity” issue.
- On Republican agenda, Donalds explains why some popular or symbolic culture-war bills stall—the House leadership controls floor votes to shield members from tough public positions.
- Medicaid reform and rural hospital funding are discussed as ongoing legislative battles, with Donalds claiming Republicans made reforms to cut waste.
- Quotes & Timestamps:
- “Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.” — Byron Donalds, re: Letitia James (38:21)
- “There’s no moral clarity [in the Democratic Party].” — Byron Donalds (40:21)
- “I think the members should be able to represent their districts... those items should be heard.” — Byron Donalds (43:58)
- “I do [have confidence in Speaker Johnson]... he has really done a good job leading the Republican Conference.” (44:03)
11. Listener Call-Ins and Lighter Moments (48:06 – 49:56)
- Main Point: The show wraps with listener call-ins suggesting new patriotic slogans (“Make America Groovy Again”) and comic corrections (e.g., the symbolism of Lady Justice vs. Lady Liberty).
Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps
- “They literally made people sign releases promising never to file claims of harassment or discrimination to get their paycheck that they've already earned.”
Eric Bolling (02:09) - “Antifa is a terrorist organization... They set my street on fire over George Floyd.”
Lindy Lee (04:41) - “Society trash[es] white [men]... It's got to stop because white men are fantastic.”
Lindy Lee (11:15) - “This guy has to drop out... Fantasized... about pumping two bullets to the head of the Republican House Speaker... wishing his kids would die...”
Rena Shah (17:05) - “The more vaccinated you are for Covid, the more likely you are to contract it... It actually has negative efficacy.”
Dr. Kelly Victory (28:05) - “Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.”
Byron Donalds (38:21)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Alleged Billionaire Hypocrisy: 00:04 – 04:24
- Antifa Debate: 04:24 – 08:46
- Affirmative Action & Race: 08:46 – 11:16
- Census & Immigration Politics: 11:16 – 12:46
- Jay Jones Scandal: 16:55 – 21:23
- MTG & House Legislation Dynamics: 22:15 – 25:37
- COVID & Health Advice: 27:19 – 31:52
- Media/Culture Commentary: 32:19 – 37:08
- Rep. Byron Donalds on Law & Leadership: 38:21 – 47:01
- Listener Interaction: 48:06 – 49:56
Conclusion
The episode moves briskly through a variety of contentious issues, blending news analysis, personal anecdotes, and partisan critique. The tone is sharp, direct, and often combative, aligning with Real America’s Voice’s “honest views” branding. Listeners are left with a mixture of outrage, validation for conservative policy points, and occasional levity. The presence of lawmakers and political strategists, alongside inflammatory topics and inside-the-Beltway commentary, makes the episode both a temperature check on current right-leaning discourse and a window into ongoing conservative culture and legislative priorities.
