Episodes

  • Republican Majority At Risk?

    Republican Majority At Risk?
    Nov 24 2025
    Dana is on assignment this week, but host of the Getting Hammered and Naturally podcasts, Mary Katharine Ham, taps host of the Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy, to examine the political impact of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation, including how it affects the Republican majority in the House and the shifting dynamics inside the GOP. Mary Katharine and Trey discuss the divide within the party over Ukraine, Russia, and U.S. foreign policy, and the confusion surrounding the State Department’s proposed peace plan. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Trey weighs in on how social media is reshaping political narratives heading into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Geopolitics Is A Tricky Game

    Geopolitics Is A Tricky Game
    Nov 17 2025
    As the White House gears up to host Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman, President Trump is ready to make another 'big' deal. Managing Director and Partner at Beacon Global Strategies, Michael Allen unpacks the President's current foreign policy plans. Dana and Michael discuss global issues and the complex state of geopolitics. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Michael highlights the high amounts of fentanyl entering through the U.S. Southern border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • A Lesson To Be Learned

    A Lesson To Be Learned
    Nov 10 2025
    The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could come to an end with a few Democratic Senators joining Republicans to vote "yes" to reopen the government. Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, and Columnist at the Washington Examiner and Washington Post, Salena Zito, explain the political repercussions for Democrats. They discuss the division within the Democratic Party and whether more Progressive candidates will emerge and be welcomed by voters in upcoming election cycles. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: While the 2026 Midterm Elections are top of mind, Salena and Colin also highlight potential contenders for the 2028 Presidential Election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • The Cake Is Baked

    The Cake Is Baked
    Nov 3 2025
    It's the eve of Election Day, and a few key races have caught Americans' attention. Former GOP strategist and Host of "The Rich Zeoli Show," Rich Zeoli shares his take on the New Jersey and Virginia Gubernatorial Elections. He describes the issues that matter to voters as they head to the polls. Meanwhile, Rich notes the challenges the Democratic Party is facing. He explains why they are in a perpetual state of primarying one another while they continue to search for their base. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Rich discuss how President Trump is holding both the Democratic and Republican parties together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Coming To A City Near You

    Coming To A City Near You
    Oct 27 2025
    The government shutdown continues, with very few people outside of Washington, D.C., feeling its impact. Meanwhile, Election Day is a little over a week away for the New York City Mayoral Race, and Democrats are split on whether they support the Democratic Candidate Zohran Mamdani. Co-host of the Ruthless Podcast, John Ashbrook, describes the growing divide within the Democratic Party, which he calls a "civil war" within the party. He also examines the lack of authenticity among Democrats, which could be why young socialist candidates are creeping into more races around the country. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: John discusses President Trump's trip to Asia this week, and the results Americans could potentially see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • To Rescue The American Spirit

    To Rescue The American Spirit
    Oct 20 2025
    Over the weekend, the 'No Kings' protests stretched across the country, as some Americans voiced their frustrations with the current administration. Meanwhile, the government shutdown reached its twentieth day, and Congress continues to argue about who is responsible. FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Executive Editor of Special Report, Bret Baier, discusses some of President Trump's current foreign policy initiatives. Bret explains how the President's potential accomplishment of a Middle East peace deal could make critics look at the President in a completely different light. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Bret shares some exciting news! His new book, To Rescue The American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt And The Birth Of A Superpower, is available wherever books are sold on Tuesday, October 21st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • One For The History Books

    One For The History Books
    Oct 13 2025
    Today, President Trump celebrates a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which led to the release of twenty Israeli hostages. Founder of the bipartisan government relations firm Mehlman Consulting and author of The Age of Distribution Substack, Bruce Mehlman, discusses the President's involvement in brokering a deal and the difficulty of his job. Bruce also describes where Congress stands on day thirteen of the government shutdown. He explains why health care remains a significant focus. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Bruce takes a look at the impact of artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Pain Is Mandatory, But Suffering Is Optional

    Pain Is Mandatory, But Suffering Is Optional
    Oct 6 2025
    While the Trump administration expands its crime crackdown into new cities, Congress can't compromise on a deal to restart the government. FOX News Audio Political Analyst and Editor-in-Chief of Jewish Insider, Josh Kraushaar, breaks down why the shutdown could last longer than expected. As the second anniversary of October 7th approaches, the day the terrorist organization Hamas perpetrated attacks on the Israeli public, Josh discusses a possible deal on the table to end the war in the Middle East. He also shares the latest on why Jewish American voters are moving away from the Democratic Party. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Josh examine why Democrats are excited about up-and-coming Progressive candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins