Real America's Voice – Bolling!
Episode Air Date: September 15, 2025
Host: Eric Bolling
Notable Guests: Devin Nunes, Eric Metaxas, John Jubilee
Episode Overview
The September 15, 2025 episode of “Bolling!” is dominated by in-depth, emotionally charged discussion of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Host Eric Bolling examines not just the immediate aftermath and its impact, but also the broader cultural, political, and spiritual ramifications, through a series of interviews and commentary. Key guests include Devin Nunes (CEO of Truth Social, chairman of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board), Eric Metaxas (author, broadcaster), and John Jubilee (health entrepreneur), all of whom reflect on Kirk’s legacy, the culture of political violence, and responses from both the right and left.
Main Themes & Purpose
- The shock and significance of Charlie Kirk's assassination, especially its impact on young people and American political culture.
- Debate over the root causes of political violence, including the role of social media, rhetoric, and partisan polarization.
- Calls for justice, personal reflection, and avoidance of “calming down” in the aftermath, resisting attempts to minimize or politicize the event.
- Spiritual and philosophical reflections on evil, purpose, and the potential for societal revival in crisis.
- Critiques of mainstream media and left-leaning narratives, especially regarding violence, rhetoric, and the treatment of conservative voices.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Impact of Charlie Kirk's Assassination
[03:05–07:00]
- Bolling opens by emphasizing the emotional gravity and aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder, calling it “the most consequential breaking news” he's ever delivered.
- He underscores the symbolic resonance: “Anyone could be Charlie Kirk. He died for espousing his beliefs. That could be you. That could be your son, your daughter, your wife, your husband. That could be me next.”
- The event's setting—before a large, young audience—magnifies the trauma and significance for a new generation.
Eric Bolling [03:58]: “Charlie was murdered in front of young folks on their journey towards adulthood. A very, very vulnerable time in these young people's lives.”
2. Interview: Devin Nunes on Social Media, Polarization, and Violence
[07:30–18:42]
Social Media: Blame or Tool?
- Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is quoted blaming social media for spreading rhetoric that incites violence. Bolling pushes back, arguing that blame should stay with the individual, not the platform.
- Nunes, as Truth Social CEO, agrees that while platforms must be vigilant, “social media is here to stay” and is simply today’s “mode of communication.”
Devin Nunes [08:49]: "It's not the gun, it's the lunatic shooter... It's certainly not a social media platform when people take it and evolve their brains into something it's not meant for."
Bot Farms, Verification, and Threats
- Nunes details the measures Truth Social takes to verify users, remove bots, and report threats, particularly given President Trump’s high profile on the platform.
- He describes ongoing challenges: “Even our platform... we're constantly attacked by bots and cyber attacks. Our users report fake or phony accounts.”
Political "Poison" and Two-Tiered Justice
- Nunes attributes rising violence to ideological “poison” from the far left, arguing: “They are a death cult. All the violence is coming from, especially the deaths are coming from the people on the left doing it against people that are conservatives.”
- He expresses pessimism about justice in "Democrat-run cities," contrasting Utah’s quick arrest with supposed inaction elsewhere.
The Limits of Policing Online Speech
- Both Bolling and Nunes argue that platforms can only do so much; much of the problem arises from broader cultural forces and radicalization beyond their immediate control.
- Nunes distinguishes between heated rhetoric and illegal threats: “You can disagree, even call names, but when you cross into ‘death to’ or threats, that's when it's not tolerated.”
Devin Nunes [17:04]: "There's a fine line between saying 'I don't agree...' and 'bring death to...' That is not tolerated, at least on our platform."
3. Spiritual & Moral Analysis: Eric Metaxas Reflects
[22:18–29:34]
- Bolling, expressing his own anger, invites Metaxas to provide spiritual perspective and context.
- Metaxas frames Kirk’s murder as a call to faith and national renewal, citing Biblical promises that “all things work together for good.”
Eric Metaxas [23:18]: "The most natural thing in the world, first of all, is to be horrified, sickened. We want justice... But the faith that Charlie earnestly believed... tells us something impossible to believe without God."
- He predicts a broader spiritual revival in response to Kirk’s death: “I believe we’re going to see revival in this country... love of country, patriotism, love of family.”
- The pair reference a film (“Letter to the American Church”) made in partnership with Kirk, warning of Marxist influences undermining faith and calling for Christian courage.
Eric Metaxas [27:31]: "This is the hour of the American church."
- Both reject calls to "calm down" in the wake of the assassination, seeing such advice as minimizing justified outrage.
Eric Bolling [27:56]: "I'm not asking for violence, but I'm not ready to accept the loss of a thought leader. He is the modern day Martin Luther King."
4. Reactions to Media Spin & Political Blame-Shifting
[39:45–41:24]
- Bolling criticizes Fox News and other outlets for their shifting relationship with Charlie Kirk and the perceived hypocrisy in coverage.
- He rebukes pundits for “rushing to blame” and treating Kirk’s murder as an act that “happens on both sides,” arguing that right-wing figures are overwhelmingly the targets, not perpetrators, of such violence.
Eric Bolling [41:01]: “All these people saying this was an act. Charlie was acting. That was Charlie…He was a good…We should all strive to be the men Charlie Kirk was.”
5. Interview: John Jubilee Remembers Kirk’s Character and Legacy
[35:34–39:43]
- John Jubilee provides a personal tribute, recalling Kirk’s kindness, willingness to listen, and desire to “bring people into the light.”
- Jubilee echoes the “modern Martin Luther King” comparison, believing that Kirk’s influence and the movement he fostered—Turning Point USA—will grow exponentially in the aftermath.
John Jubilee [38:12]: “He is the Martin Luther King of his generation. Like, I don't even know if the world realized that...His ministry, his work is going to 1000x in the midst of this.”
6. Eric Bolling’s Monologue: Political Violence and Leftist Ideology
[45:22–52:06]
- Bolling delivers an extended commentary blaming the “radical left,” the trans movement, and an “army of killers courtesy of the Democrat Party” for Kirk’s death and broader patterns of violence.
- He references ongoing FBI investigations linking the crime to a wider “far left terror cell,” including bomb attempts and persistent radicalization via online communities.
- He insists this is not a “both sides” issue and calls for the left to accept responsibility.
Eric Bolling [49:13]: “What are we supposed to do when they’ve created a violent uprising, an army of young, angry men with guns and a mission created by the left five years ago?”
7. Donald Trump: Federal Law Enforcement Initiatives
[57:05–65:48]
- A segment featuring President Trump discusses new federal crime task forces, “replicating” supposed successes in D.C. in cities like Memphis and possibly Chicago.
- He emphasizes multi-agency, National Guard-supported crackdowns, promising to “restore public safety and get dangerous career criminals off our streets.”
Notable Quotes & Moments
- Eric Bolling [03:49]: “The reason Charlie Kirk's assassination is so powerful…it needs to be unpacked here, right here and right now.”
- Devin Nunes [10:33]: “They are a death cult… All the violence is coming from the people on the left doing it against people that are conservatives.”
- Eric Metaxas [23:19]: “What does that even mean, calm down? You know, if your child is murdered or raped or your spouse, you're supposed to calm down?”
- Eric Bolling [27:56]: “I'm not ready to calm down. I'm not asking for violence, but I'm not ready to accept the loss of… a thought leader. He is the modern day Martin Luther King.”
- John Jubilee [38:12]: “He is the Martin Luther King of his generation… His ministry, his work is going to 1000x in the midst of this.”
- Eric Bolling [45:22]: "Now I'm sick and tired of the world pretending that there isn't an army out there willing to kill and even die for their twisted cause on the left."
- Donald Trump [57:09]: "Virtually no crime in D.C. right now and we're gonna keep it that way. It's our nation's capital. We're going to keep it that way or we're going to federalize it if we had to."
Important Timestamps
- 03:05 – Bolling’s emotional reaction, framing Kirk’s assassination as a turning point
- 07:30–18:42 – Bolling & Nunes deep-dive on social media, blame, and political violence
- 22:18–29:34 – Eric Metaxas on spiritual meaning, grief, and revival
- 35:34–39:43 – John Jubilee’s tribute to Charlie Kirk, “modern Martin Luther King”
- 45:22–52:06 – Bolling’s monologue blaming leftist movements for violence, including detailed recaps of the investigation
- 57:05–65:48 – President Trump outlines federal anti-crime task forces in Memphis and beyond
Flow & Tone
- The episode maintains a passionate, urgent, and combative tone throughout, with emotional appeals for justice and cultural reckoning interspersed with expressions of grief and spiritual searching.
- Bolling and guests engage directly with critics, media rivals, and political opponents, repeatedly rejecting attempts at depoliticizing the event or “calming down.”
- The attribution of political violence almost entirely to the left is a constant throughline, with little concession to alternative explanations.
- Moments of personal story (e.g., Jubilee’s recollections, Metaxas’ faith testimony) break up the heavier sections with reflections on Kirk’s character and legacy.
For Listeners New to the Episode
This episode offers:
- A window into the mindset and rhetoric of the post-assassination right, particularly those closest to or admiring of Charlie Kirk.
- Insight into current talking points around social media, polarization, and left-right violence.
- Spiritual analysis and calls to activism framed by theological conviction.
- Aggressive challenges to calls for de-escalation or bipartisan responsibility.
- Most importantly, a sense of the deep impact Kirk’s death is expected to have on conservative identity, activism, and the culture war going forward.
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