Real America’s Voice – “Bolling!” – September 22, 2025

Episode Overview

This emotionally charged episode of "Bolling!" comes live from the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) compound in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leader of TPUSA and a significant conservative voice. The episode functions as both coverage of the outpouring of grief and unity at the TPUSA memorial and a platform to discuss the broader cultural and political implications of Kirk's death. Guests include associates of TPUSA, event organizers, eyewitnesses to the assassination, and prominent conservative commentators. The episode closes with President Trump’s public address on autism, featuring controversial opinions on vaccines and medication.

Key Discussion Points

1. A Nation Mourns Charlie Kirk

• Outpouring at TPUSA Campus: The TPUSA compound has become the epicenter of mourning, with makeshift memorials, flags, and an estimated 250,000–300,000 attendees—comparable to a mid-level U.S. city ([00:00], [16:49], [45:28]).
• Legacy & Leadership: Host (A) recounts his involvement with TPUSA and Charlie's drive for unifying the conservative movement ([00:00], [03:39]).
• Memorial Highlights:
  • Erica Kirk, Charlie’s widow, delivers an emotional speech, publicly forgiving his assassin, prompting applause and tears ([16:49], [46:44]-[46:46]).
  • President Trump, present at the memorial, expresses anger and calls for justice ([46:46]).

Quote:
"Erica Kirk said that she forgave the assassin... There was a lot of tears, a lot of chills and tears in that arena at that moment." — Host (A), [16:49]

2. Reflections & Reactions from TPUSA and Media Figures

Guest: Andrew Colvett (Executive Producer, The Charlie Kirk Show)

• Describes the difficulty and pride of holding a major memorial event in only six days, crediting team unity and Charlie's leadership ([03:06]).

Quote:
"We did it in six days... it's such a tribute to Charlie, but it's also a tribute to his leadership and what he taught all of us. We carry a piece of him with us." — Andrew Colvett, [03:06]

Guest: David King (CTO, American Association of Mature American Citizens)

• Discusses ongoing efforts to bridge generations within the conservative movement, collaborating with TPUSA through civic training “boot camps.” Event involves panels on education, election integrity, and grassroots activism ([04:34]–[12:19]).

3. Eyewitness Account of the Assassination

Guest: Chance Gilbert (Attendee and witness)

• Recounts the immediate moments of Kirk's assassination during the Utah TPUSA event, his shock, the crowd’s reaction, and observations about the shooter’s location and the confusion in the aftermath ([20:17]–[25:29]).

Quote:
"When I heard the shot...at first I wanted to downplay it and like think it was some kid like doing a prank. And then I look back and that's when it like actually registers what's going on." — Chance Gilbert, [21:44]

• Host and Gilbert note the odd behavior of an older man claiming responsibility, raising questions about the official story ([21:18], [24:45]).

4. Rhetoric, Division, and Pathways to Unity

Guest: Lindy Lee (Former Democrat, now conservative advocate)

• Criticizes the left for inflammatory rhetoric following Kirk’s death, specifically singling out Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rashida Tlaib, and Wajahat Ali for refusing public condolence and instead doubling down on attacks ([31:46]–[36:59]).
• Draws comparison between the conservative community’s peaceful response to Kirk’s murder and the riots following George Floyd’s death ([35:54]).

Quotes:

• "I don't think there can be any reconciliation with people who celebrate Charlie's murder. There's just no common ground with people like that." — Lindy Lee, [33:42]

• "The bullet that killed Charlie Kirk was aimed at all of us. That was probably [Trump's] most powerful moment." — Host (A), [37:42]

• Lindy Lee highlights the importance of unapologetic faith and the divergence between forgiveness and justice, noting both Erica Kirk's and President Trump's stances as compatible—compassion versus legal reckoning ([33:42]–[34:51]).

5. Stories of Strength from Influential Women

Guest: Maureen Bannon (Army Ranger, CEO of “War Room,” daughter of Steve Bannon)

• Shares her emotional experience at the memorial, the inspiration she drew from Erica Kirk’s courage, and commitment to carrying on Charlie’s “mic” and mission ([44:01]–[48:24]).

Quote:
"You didn't see just his friends in the crowd. You saw all these people that were inspired by him throughout the years... they're gonna pick up the mic... and carry on." — Maureen Bannon, [45:51]

6. President Trump on Autism—Policy, Vaccines, and Controversy

Segment: President Trump's live address ([48:32]–[61:20])

• Announces new initiatives regarding autism, attributing its rise to pharmaceutical and environmental factors.
• Suggests limiting or avoiding Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy, separating vaccine doses, calls for removal of mercury and aluminum from vaccines, and implies the Amish and some foreign populations have low or no autism due to differing medical practices.
• Touches on government investment and desire to speed up research.

Notable Quotes:

• "There are certain groups...that don't take vaccines and don't take any pills that have no autism. Does that tell you something?" — President Trump, [52:03]
• "Ideally a woman won't take Tylenol and on the vaccines it would be good instead of one visit where they pump the baby, load it up with stuff, you'll do it over a period of four times or five times." — President Trump, [52:48]

Notable & Memorable Moments

• Erica Kirk’s Forgiveness: Her statement of forgiveness becomes a central, emotionally resonant topic, seen as a testament to Christian virtue and American resilience ([16:49], [46:44]).
• Unity & Resolve: Hosts and guests repeatedly emphasize the conservative movement’s intention to honor Charlie Kirk by increasing activism and refusing to be intimidated ([29:32]–[30:00]).
• Sharp Rhetorical Divisions: Outrage at Democratic lawmakers and leftist commentators for their response (or lack thereof) to Kirk's death is explicit and repeatedly called out ([31:46]–[37:42]).
• Eyewitness Testimony: First-hand account from the assassination scene injects realism and urgency into the narrative ([20:17]–[25:29]).
• Cultural Polarization: The contrast between memorial responses and other high-profile tragedies is framed as proof of the differences in values between political sides ([35:54]).

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:00] – Opening, market recap, setting the stage at TPUSA, memorial scene
• [03:06] – Andrew Colvett discusses Charlie Kirk’s impact and the memorial planning
• [04:34] – David King on AMAC and conservative boot camps with TPUSA
• [16:49] – Host describes the scale and emotion at the Charlie Kirk memorial, Erica Kirk’s forgiveness
• [20:17] – Chance Gilbert describes witnessing the assassination
• [31:46] – Lindy Lee on Democrats’ rhetoric and response after Charlie Kirk's death
• [44:01] – Maureen Bannon reflects on the memorial and Charlie’s legacy
• [48:32] – President Trump’s speech on autism, medicine, vaccines

Representative Quotes (With Speaker & Timestamps)

• "We carry a piece of him with us. And you saw that on full display yesterday." — Andrew Colvett [03:06]
• "If someone says, 'I’m only one person, what can I do?' I’m going, 'Charlie Kirk was only one person as well. And look what he did.'" — David King [10:00]
• "They cannot imagine what they have awakened...You thought you could kill Charlie Kirk. You have made him immortal." — Host (A) [29:32]
• "There can be no reconciliation with people who celebrate Charlie’s murder." — Lindy Lee [33:42]
• "She can be Christian about it and he can be legal about it. Let's do it that way." — Host (A) on Erica and Trump’s dual responses [34:51]
• "You didn't see just his friends in the crowd. You saw all these people that were inspired by him throughout the years." — Maureen Bannon [45:51]
• "There are certain groups...that don't take vaccines and don't take any pills that have no autism." — President Trump [52:03]

Overall Tone & Takeaways

The episode is deeply emotional, forthright, and unapologetically partisan. The memorialization of Charlie Kirk becomes a rallying cry for renewed activism and unity among conservative listeners. There is clear tension and division laid bare in the rhetoric toward political opponents and the media. The closing presidential segment on autism blends policy with Trump’s characteristic unscripted style and controversial takes, mirroring the episode’s overall embrace of heterodox perspectives and the “real, unfiltered” news ethos claimed by Real America’s Voice.

For listeners seeking an authentic, inside look at conservative perspectives on grief, leadership, cultural conflict, and public health, this episode captures a pivotal moment in the American political zeitgeist.