Host Josh Whitfield, a Politico, Army Veteran and Election Junkie teams up with two other elections professionals to bring the weekly Election Recon Podcast. It's an oasis of straight talk and fact driven analysis in the vast desert of partisan election chaos.
In the twelfth episode of the 2022 Election Season - We bring you a shorter one-hour episode with yet another major election update. Republicans continue to gain momentum heading into Election Day and we break it all down for you. For sake of time, we skip the interview segment again this week, however in the Grunt's Perspective Segment, Josh goes off on three racist City Council Members from Los Angeles. As always in the 3-Pointer Segment we answer your questions and respond to your comments.
In the eleventh episode of the 2022 Election Season - We skip the Interview Segment this week in order to give wide ranging, and detailed update on Election 2022 in an extended Election Snapshot Segment. In the Grunt's Perspective Segment Josh hammers PBS over their handling of the Democrat candidate for Governor of Arizona, Katie Hobbs, refusal to debate her Republican opponent, Kari Lake. Josh then brings the hammer down on Katie Hobbs for the cowardice of her choosing not to debate. In the 3-Pointer Segment this week we respond to five of your questions, and statements, instead of the usual three. It's a take no prisoners kind of episode here at the Oasis of Reality!
In the tenth episode of the 2022 Election Season - Josh goes almost two hours in a highly emotional show. He opines on the nation's failure to communicate with special guest Kristin Olsen-Cate (Partner with California Strategies) in the interview segment. In the Grunt's Perspective he hammers the "Super Majority" Government of California for their inaction on Crime, Homelessness & California's Problems. In the 3-Pointer Segment Josh responds to the plethora of messaged we received this week from our latest Reaction Monday episode on The People's Pundit & Ukraine. As always a weekly snapshot of Election 2022 & your other questions answered.
In the ninth episode of the 2022 Election Season - Josh hammers the Baltimore PD, the City of Baltimore & Maryland State Government for the arrest of a Marine Veteran who saved lives while subduing an armed assailent. For the interview segment it's part two of Josh's conversation with David Cushman, President of the Central Valley Impact Republicans. Good news for Republicans in the Election Snapshot and as always your questions answered in the 3-Pointer Segment.
In the eighth episode of the 2022 Election Season - David Cushman, President of the Central Valley Impact Republicans joins the show to talk elections spanning California's Central Valley and the impact they will have the 2022 mid-terms. In the "The Grunt's Perspective" segment this week Josh has some questions regarding the robbery of two firearms at a California Congresswoman's home, and as always, your questions answered in the 3-Pointer segment.
In the seventh episode of the 2022 Election Season - Josh has a major bone to pick with people who don't mind their own business. He carpet bombs bigotry & keyboard warriors in this 90 minute episode. This Special Guest this week is John McGovern of 2thenations, where Josh and John discuss their joint humanitarian efforts for Ukraine. They also discuss the current situation in Ukraine and impact it is having on the world stage. As always, the Election Snapshot gives you the update on where Election 2020 stands. In this weeks "The Grunt's Perspective" segment Josh pays tribute to the memory of Queen Elizabeth II and of course your questions (and statements) answered in the 3-Pointer Segment.
In the sixth episode of the 2022 Election Season - Josh rails against the double (and often times multiple) standards of American Justice, Media, Culture & Politics. In this weeks "The Grunt's Perspective" segment he hammers Jersey City Councilwoman Amy DeGise for her refusal to resign. He also slams MSNBC & Congressman-Elect (And Military Veteran) Pat Ryan (NY-19) for their hypocrisy over mishandling classified information. This week's special guest is Police Chief Jeramy Young. Josh and Jeramy discuss the importance of law enforcement in society today, and the ever changing public opinion on police in the nation. As always we update you with the state of Election 2022 in the Election Snapshot and answer your questions (and statements) in the 3-Pointer segment.
In the fifth episode of the 2022 Election Season - Josh updates you with the weekly election snapshot. This week Josh rants about Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland, & Brittney Griner. Infact this weeks explosive "The Grunt's Perspective" segment is all about the "Scandal" of PM Marin of Finland. Alyssa trys to keep Josh grounded in this firey episode. Special Guest - California Farmer Chris VanderStoel joins the show to talk about the economy and as always your questions answered in the 3-Pointer segment.
In the forth episode of the 2022 Election Season - Josh gives you the updated election snapshot of the week. This week we introduce Alyssa Silva, personal assistant to Josh to the podcast. Josh & Alyssa talk about younger generations and their evolving views on the world, politics and election 2022. In "The Grunt's Perspective" segment Josh laments those who are calling for a Civil War. Carpet-bombing with truth those who are riling up a divided county from the shelter of their keyboards and as always your questions answered in the 3-Pointer segment.
In the third episode of the 2022 Election Season - Josh updates you on the weekly election snapshot. This weeks special guest is Mike Douglas (Host of The Mike Douglas Show on Power Talk 1360AM out of Modesto, CA) where a discussion about the state of the media and its influence on elections takes place. In "The Grunt's Perspective" segment Josh calls out China for their BS threats on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan and as always your questions answered in the 3-Pointer segment.
In the second episode of the 2022 Election Season - Josh updates changes in the E.R. Model with the current snapshot of Election 2022. Ashley Stubbs returns to the podcast as the first special guest of the season to talk about the drivers of the election. In "The Grunt's Perspective" segment Josh laments the failure of the Senate to pass the PACT act for U.S. Veterans and as always your questions answered in the 3-Pointer segment.
In the first episode of the 2022 Election Season - Josh gives the first Election Recon Projections for the 2022 Mid-Term Elections. In the new "The Grunt's Perspective" segment Josh takes on cancel culture & answers his team's questions in the 3-Pointer segment.
In this episode a fired up Josh gives no quarter to the right or left. He carpet bombs the media, professional prognosticators, pollsters and everyone who says this election wasn't close. No special guest tonight as Josh repeatedly body slams the partisan zealots driving dishonest narratives about the election across the nation. Once more the Oasis of Reality is giving you the straight up facts served on a plate of stone cold truth. And as always your questions are answered in the 3-Pointer segment.
In this episode Josh breaks down the final projections for many prognosticators and gives his final thoughts heading into election day. Special guest Ashley Stubbs joins again to break down every nook and angle of Election 2020. And as always the State of Election 2020, and your questions answered.
In this episode Josh talks about how the electorate is shaping up, what questions may be talked about after the election is over and why he feels 2020 will be an election night like no other. Special guest Broadcaster and Pastor Michael Douglass joins to discuss Election 2020, the importance of America accepting the results and KFIV1360 AM election night coverage. And as always the State of Election 2020, and your questions answered.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Wednesday October 28th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races.
In this episode Josh explains why there is such a difference in opinions between the main stream media punditry and others who feel like the election is going to be close. He explains why there can only be one opinion left standing at the end. Special guest California State Assemblymember Heath Flora joins to discuss Election 2020 and issues facing his state. And as always the State of Election 2020, and your questions answered.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Wednesday October 21st, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Monday October 19th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races.
In this episode Josh breaks down the Election Recon Model and how we get to our projections for you the listeners. Special guest Turlock Journal reporter Angelina Martin joins to discuss covering the 2020 Elections and key House races in California. (CA10 - CA 21 - CA25) And as always the State of Election 2020, and your questions answered.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Friday October 16th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Wednesday October 14th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Monday October 12th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races.
It's yet another serious and emotional episode. Special guest Ashley Stubbs joins Josh to talk about the power of women in politics, the importance of young leaders for the future, and the chaos across American society. Plus Josh talks about the State of Election 2020, and answers questions for you the listeners.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Friday October 9th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Thursday October 8th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Wednesday October 7th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races. *VP Debate Highlights*
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Tuesday October 6th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Monday October 5th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races. *Trump Discharged from Hospital*
In this serious and deeply emotional episode host Josh Whitfield pleads to fellow Americans to check the hateful rhetoric and drops the hammer down on those glorifying the idea of a Second Civil War. Plus reaction to the first Presidential Debate, Trump having COVID, a sext scandal in the North Carolina Senate race and as always the state of the race for Election 2020.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Friday October 2nd, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races. *Trump Has COVID*
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Thursday October 1st, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Wednesday September 30th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Tuesday September 29th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races. Plus bonus debate highlights and snap polling.
Election Recon Weekday Election Update for Monday September 28th, 2020. Covering the US Presidential, US Senate, US House, Governors and State Legislative Races.
Tired of all the noise and partisan talk out there? Looking for a place to get hard analysis and fact driven data about Election 2020? In the pilot episode host Josh Whitfield delivers you just that. Welcome to the oasis of no BS and straight fact driven information. Come out of the desert of partisan chaos and put your feet up in Episode 1 of the Election Recon Podcast.