Operation Epic Fury is unleashed in Iran, which led to the death of Iranian regime leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei and resulted in six American military casualties.

On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the implications of war against Iran and debate whether U.S. involvement is warranted. Melissa criticizes the U.S. for its current actions, expressing her concerns about a lack of a clear mission and the potential for more loss of American lives in this conflict. Scott offers the historical context and current arguments supporting the bombing of Iran, such as Iran’s nuclear weapons and drone capabilities, the U.S. partnership with Israel, and China’s involvement. Melissa and Scott also discuss what’s at stake for the Trump Administration and caution against prolonging this conflict. Tune in to hear their discussion!

The Trump administration is enforcing the English proficiency requirement for commercial drivers, of whom over 200,000 are immigrants. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration found that over 10,700 CDL drivers could not sufficiently read or speak the English language and were disqualified from holding their license.

The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the findings and talk about the importance of the English proficiency tests for these truckers. They discuss recent fatal incidents involving truckers who could not understand English, and how this standard should be common sense. Tune in to hear their discussion!

People involved in polyamorous relationships are seeking legal protections for their “family structure” in highly liberal cities in the Pacific Northwest. Specifically, they are seeking to protect their relationships, including “consensual nonmonogamy,” via nondiscrimination laws.

Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss polyamory’s evils and dangers, as well as why the practice should not be legally protected. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, died this Sunday from a Mexican military raid aided by U.S. intelligence. Widespread violence in Mexico followed El Mencho’s death, which included civilian casualties and airport closures.

On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the aftermath of the cartel leader’s death and the unintended consequences of the cartel system on Mexico’s government. Melissa and Scott talk about the cartel’s major role as a fentanyl distributor and how China is the ultimate culprit behind the war on drugs. They discuss Mexico’s weak, compromised state due to the cartels and how strong military control is the only way to restore the country, pointing to historical examples from South Korea, Chile, and Spain. Tune in to hear their discussion!

There is one factor that the suspects responsible for the Mar-a-Lago incident, the Pawtucket hockey game in Rhode Island, and the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in Canada have in common: they all suffer from a mental illness.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the rise of leftist violence across the United States and even globally. Melissa and Scott criticize the mainstream media’s narrative for labelling Austin Tucker Martin, who was shot by Mar-a-Lago security for approaching with a shotgun and a gas can, as a “Trump supporter.” They also discuss the tragic events in Rhode Island and in Canada, and the psychological disturbance behind these transgender hooters. Melissa and Scott break down the medical implications behind cross-sex hormones and psychotropic drugs that can fuel violent behavior. They also talk about the consequences of gender dysmorphia during adolescence and how parents need to step up instead of letting school systems decide their child’s gender. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Minnesota Rep. Leigh Finke, a man who identifies as a woman, thinks that it’s essential for queer kids to access porn sites for “educational purposes.”

The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo call out the evil of pornography and criticize Finke’s bizarre statement. Ellie and Lyrah explain why age verification laws need to be put in place and how children need to be protected from sexually explicit content. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Gavin Newsom has been busy touring around the country to promote his memoir, Young Man in a Hurry. While speaking to a crowd in Atlanta about his book, he told the audience that he is just like them because he scored a 960 on his SAT.

The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss Newsom’s comments and his political posturing as a presidential hopeful for the 2028 election. Ellie, who is the author of Newsom Unleashed: The Progressive Lust for Unbridled Power, shares the truth behind Newsom’s opulent life that he tries to downplay to the American people. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Artificial intelligence is constantly advancing and improving its technology. The question remains — Are we ready for it, and what do we do when it takes over human labor?

On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay talk through the intricacies of artificial intelligence. Melissa shares some of her experiences learning about AI, offering insight into what she’s discovered about learning language models and if morality exists for AI. Scott also shares his usage of AI for entertainment, highlighting the groundbreaking work by The Dor Brothers for creating a $200 million AI-generated movie that took a day. Tune in to hear their discussion!