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A daily look at the latest twist and turns in politics from the newsroom of the Washington Examiner.

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  • Oct 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Trump vs Biden: The Final Debate & 2020 Home Stretch | Jimmy At The Crossroads w/ Mica Soellner

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 24:28


With the second and final presidential debate Thursday night between Trump and Biden and Election Day less than two weeks away, what should we watch for during the home stretch? Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) is joined by Washington Examiner reporter Mica Soellner (@MicaSoellner) for "Washington Examiner Wednesday" to discuss! "JIMMY AT THE CROSSROADS," hosted by Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with The Washington Examiner, is a new kind of political talk program: an audio podcast and video broadcast that is always vibrant and engaging, thoughtful and thought-provoking, free-flowing and fun.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and David Mark

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 19:54


Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) talks with David Mark about the new Washington Examiner series covering the history of character assassination in America. "JIMMY AT THE CROSSROADS," hosted by Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with The Washington Examiner, is a new kind of political talk program: an audio podcast and video broadcast that is always vibrant and engaging, thoughtful and thought-provoking, free-flowing and fun.

Reviewing the RNC “Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Mike Brest

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 24:55


Is the Republican Party knocking the RNC out of the park? How does it compare to the DNC last week? On Washington Examiner Wednesday, Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) is joined by Examiner reporter Mike Brest (@MikeBrestDC) to discuss.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Tiana Lowe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 29:31


It's Washington Examiner Wednesday! Examiner commentary writer Tiana Lowe (@TianaTheFirst) rejoins Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) to discuss the DNC "show," expectations for Kamala Harris and Joe Biden at the Convention and after, and Rep. AOC's short speech seconding Sen. Bernie Sanders' nomination and how people are misunderstanding her role.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Naomi Lim

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 32:49


On this Washington Examiner Wednesday, political reporter Naomi Lim (@naomitlim) joins Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) to discuss the news that Sen. Kamala Harris has won Joe Biden's Veepstakes.  They break down the pros and cons of this ticket, possibilities of Trump/Pence vs. Biden/Harris, and more.  Jimmy closes the segment with some thoughts on the pick's weaknesses.   "JIMMY AT THE CROSSROADS," hosted by Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with The Washington Examiner, is a new kind of political talk program: an audio podcast and video broadcast that is always vibrant and engaging, thoughtful and thought-provoking, free-flowing and fun.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Cassidy Morrison

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 24:12


It's Washington Examiner Wednesday! Healthcare reporter Cassidy Morrison (@cassmorrison94) joins Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) to discuss her latest reporting on the possible "convalescent plasma therapy" treatment for Covid-19, coronavirus politics, how a vaccine may or may not help President Trump's reelection, and more. "JIMMY AT THE CROSSROADS," hosted by Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with The Washington Examiner, is a new kind of political talk program: an audio podcast and video broadcast that is always vibrant and engaging, thoughtful and thought-provoking, free-flowing and fun.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Jay Heflin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 23:50


It's Washington Examiner Wednesday!  Washington Examiner Business Editor Jay Heflin joins Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) to discuss the HEALS Act economic relief/recovery package introduced this week, as well as actions of the Fed and more.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Jason Siegel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 20:23


Washington Examiner Reporter Josh Siegel (@SiegelScribe) joins Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) for "Washington Examiner Wednesday!" They discuss Siegel's extensive reporting on the growing skepticism of unions in Pennsylvania over Joe Biden's liberal climate change agenda, including his interviews with 6 different union leaders in the state.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Emily Larsen

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 20:23


"JIMMY AT THE CROSSROADS," hosted by Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with The Washington Examiner, is a new kind of political talk program: an audio podcast and video broadcast that is always vibrant and engaging, thoughtful and thought-provoking, free-flowing and fun. Washington Examiner Breaking News Reporter Emily Larsen (@emilyelarsen) joins Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) for "Washington Examiner Wednesday" to discuss the growing pitfalls of the push for vote-by-mail, the potential for write-in candidates like Kanye West, the political dynamics in Texas, and more.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Jim Antle III

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 23:36


Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) is joined by the Examiner's Politics Editor, Jim Antle, to break down the current state of the 2020 presidential race.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Michael Barone

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 30:26


It's another Washington Examiner Wednesday on "Jimmy at the Crossroads," and Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) is joined by the Examiner's senior political analyst, Michael Barone, for a wide-ranging conversation about the "religion of woke anti-racism," the challenge of COVID-19, the historic nature of the upcoming Republican and Democratic National Conventions, and how the November elections are shaping up.  

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Nihal Krishan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 24:12


Nihal Krishan (@NihalKrishan), economic policy reporter at the Washington Examiner, returns to "Jimmy at the Crossroads" for "Washington Examiner Wendesday."  He talks with Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) about two interesting stories from interviews with, and the new book by, former Trump economic advisor Casey Mulligan about President Trump.  They also discuss a bipartisan economic recovery plan put forward by four economists, including past presidential officials in both Democratic and Republican administrations.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Mike Brest

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 20:23


"JIMMY AT THE CROSSROADS," hosted by Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with The Washington Examiner, is a new kind of political talk program: an audio podcast and video broadcast that is always vibrant and engaging, thoughtful and thought-provoking, free-flowing and fun. Jimmy speaks with Washington Examiner reporter Mike Brest about the media's coverage of Black Live Matter protests, Mike's recent coverage of OAN, the firing of editors at Philadelphia Inquirer and New York Times, and reporting by Mike and Jerry Dunleavy about the debate over defunding the police.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Joseph Simonson

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 21:18


"JIMMY AT THE CROSSROADS," hosted by Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with The Washington Examiner, is a new kind of political talk program: an audio podcast and video broadcast that is always vibrant and engaging, thoughtful and thought-provoking, free-flowing and fun.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Mica Soellner

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 20:24


"JIMMY AT THE CROSSROADS," hosted by Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with The Washington Examiner, is a new kind of political talk program: an audio podcast and video broadcast that is always vibrant and engaging, thoughtful and thought-provoking, free-flowing and fun. Washington Examiner Breaking News Reporter Mica Soellner (@MicaSoellner) joins Jimmy to discuss Trump's "fact-checked tweet" controversy, Gretchen Whitmer's husband's "failed attempt at humor," new Hollywood sexual harassment allegations, and more.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and W. Jim Antle III

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 20:23


"JIMMY AT THE CROSSROADS," hosted by Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with The Washington Examiner, is a new kind of political talk program: an audio podcast and video broadcast that is always vibrant and engaging, thoughtful and thought-provoking, free-flowing and fun. Washington Examiner Politics Editor Jim Antle (@JimAntle) joins the show to discuss the increasingly-personal Trump-Pelosi feud, Barack Obama's role in helping to boost the Biden campaign, and the economy's likely effect on the 2020 election cycle.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Anthony Leonardi

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 23:57


"JIMMY AT THE CROSSROADS," hosted by Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with The Washington Examiner, is a new kind of political talk program: an audio podcast and video broadcast that is always vibrant and engaging, thoughtful and thought-provoking, free-flowing and fun. Host Jimmy Sengenberger is rejoined by Anthony Leonardi (@TonyDLeonardi), breaking news reporter for the Washington Examiner, to discuss the faux-controversy about Fox News's John Roberts supposedly not wearing a mask at a Trump administration press briefing, the Supreme Court's Trump tax return cases, Joe Biden's slide in the polls post-Tara Reade allegations, and more.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Mike Brest

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 18:28


“Jimmy at the Crossroads” is a new podcast hosted by Denver-based radio personality Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with the Washington Examiner. Sengenberger brings his millennial perspective on today’s burning issues, along with the newsmaker interviews and thoughtful analysis you’ve come to expect from the Washington Examiner. "Jimmy at the Crossroads" isn’t your typical politics podcast, in that it offers a special emphasis on how politics and economics interact and impact your bottom line. Jimmy is joined by Mike Brest (@MikeBrestDC), breaking news reporter at the Washington Examiner, to discuss a range of recent stories - including CNN's call for the Trump campaign to stop running an ad, Trump's blasting of a Lincoln Project ad, the rare agreement between "The View's" Joy Behar and Fox News's Sean Hannity, and more!

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Manhattan Institute’s Howard Husock

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 20:02


“Jimmy at the Crossroads” is a new podcast hosted by Denver-based radio personality Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with the Washington Examiner. Sengenberger brings his millennial perspective on today’s burning issues, along with the newsmaker interviews and thoughtful analysis you’ve come to expect from the Washington Examiner. "Jimmy at the Crossroads" isn’t your typical politics podcast, in that it offers a special emphasis on how politics and economics interact and impact your bottom line.   In this episode, Jimmy talks to Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Howard Husock about his upcoming op-ed in the latest issue of Washington Examiner magazine, titled, “Living in the future.”   They discuss how the coronavirus pandemic underscores some key, inevitable changes to day-to-day life in America, from housing and transportation to working from home and zoning laws – and how the government shouldn't impede these important innovations.

“Jimmy at the Crossroads” with Jimmy Sengenberger and Tiana Lowe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 15:51


“Jimmy at the Crossroads” is a new podcast hosted by Denver-based radio personality Jimmy Sengenberger in partnership with the Washington Examiner. Sengenberger brings his millennial perspective on today’s burning issues, along with the newsmaker interviews and thoughtful analysis you’ve come to expect from the Washington Examiner. "Jimmy at the Crossroads" isn’t your typical politics podcast, in that it offers a special emphasis on how politics and economics interact and impact your bottom line.   In this episode, Washington Examiner commentary writer, Tiana Lowe, joins Jimmy to discuss the latest campaign developments in this ever-evolving political landscape.

The Cloak Room: Olympia Snowe and Allyson Schwartz

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 54:42


This episode of The Cloak Room features two women who are veteran public servants from different parties and different parts of the country. Fmr. Sen Olympia Snowe (R-ME) talk &  Fmr. Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) join host Capri S Cafaro to discuss their respective bipartisan legislative accomplishments, the role of women as government leaders & their continued efforts to make a difference now that they are out of Congress. "The Cloak Room" is a new podcast from the Washington Examiner hosted by former Ohio Senate Minority Leader Capri S. Cafaro. "The Cloak Room" will capture an oral history from current and former elected officials as they share their real life stories about when government worked and why. 

The Cloak Room: Patrick Kennedy

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 33:41


“The Cloak Room” with Capri S. Cafaro captures an oral history from current and former elected officials as they share their real life stories about when government worked and why.   In this episode, Cafaro speaks with former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy (D)-Rhode Island. The two discuss work-life balance, entering public service in their twenties, and the humanity of politics that seems to be lacking in the divisive current political climate.

The Cloak Room: John Kasich and Charlie Rangel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 37:03


“The Cloak Room” is a new podcast from the Washington Examiner hosted by former Ohio Senate Minority Leader Capri S. Cafaro. “The Cloak Room” will capture an oral history from current and former elected officials as they share their real life stories about when government worked and why.   There was a time, not too long ago, when government was populated with Democrats and Republicans who put country before party and policy before politics. “The Cloak Room” podcast tells the bipartisan stories of these public servants and provides new members of Congress an opportunity to learn from their predecessors and restore civility to public discourse.   In this first podcast, Cafaro talks with John Kasich and Charlie Rangel on topics including balancing the budget and insight into past government shutdowns. 

CPAC 2019: Wayne Laugesen and Larry O’Connor

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 20:48


Wayne Laugesen of the Colorado Springs Gazette joins Larry O’Connor from the floor of CPAC. Recorded directly after President Trump’s two hour speech, the two break down what the president spoke about, and Wayne discusses his recent cover story for the Washington Examiner.

CPAC 2019: Sen. Cruz and Larry O’Connor

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 10:50


Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) joins Larry O’Connor from the floor of CPAC. The two dive deep into socialism, the Left, and Cruz’s new beard.

CPAC 2019: Byron York and Larry O’Connor

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 10:06


Washington Examiner’s Chief Political Correspondent Byron York joins Larry O’Connor from the floor of CPAC. Byron shares his expert analysis into the ongoing investigations into the 2016 election.

CPAC 2019: Ben Carson and Larry O’Connor

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 7:24


Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, joins Larry O’Connor from the floor of CPAC.

CPAC 2019: Gov. Walker and Larry O’Connor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 10:08


Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker joins Larry O’Connor from the floor of CPAC. The governor weighs in on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s handling of the Amazon deal, and Walker shares his thoughts on there being more to the Conservative Party than just the ‘Trump Party.’

CPAC 2019: Sen. Lankford and Larry O'Connor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 7:38


Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joins Larry O'Connor on the CPAC show floor. Lankford and O'Connor discuss the recent 'Born Alive' bill, the Democratic party, and other current political events.

CPAC 2019: Larry O'Connor and David Drucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 9:00


The Washington Examiner's senior political correspondent David Drucker joins Larry O'Connor at CPAC 2019 to discuss all things politics from the floor of the annual conference.

The Week Ender - Tim Carney on his new book

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 5:01


Washington Examiner's commentary editor Tim Carney joins senior political correspondent David Drucker to discuss his new book Alienated America. Carney's book takes a look inside the alienation and loneliness facing many Americans due to the lack of community, and how this led to the Trump presidency.

Salena Zito: From the Middle East to Middle America

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 49:49


Sirius XM and the Washington Examiner bring you Mainstreet Meets the Beltway with Salena Zito. This week on the show, author Carmen Gentile, and political commentator Capri Cafaro.

Salena Zito: Two senators and a reporter

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 52:31


Sirius XM and the Washington Examiner bring you Mainstreet Meets the Beltway with Salena Zito. This week on the show, Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Washington Examiner’s David Drucker.

Salena Zito: A busy start to 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 48:24


Sirius XM and the Washington Examiner bring you Mainstreet Meets the Beltway with Salena Zito. This week on the show, On Message Inc. founding partner Wes Anderson, and Sarah Chamberlain.

Hugo Gurdon on Mainstreet Meets the Beltway

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 13:57


Joining Salena Zito on her show this week is Hugo Gurdon, her boss. Gurdon is the Executive Editor of the Washington Examiner and is here to discuss the upcoming expansion the Examiner magazine is undergoing.

Salena Zito: A second black Monday?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 54:40


Sirius XM and the Washington Examiner bring you Mainstreet Meets the Beltway with Salena Zito. This week on the show, Carl Cannon and Jim Graham.

Salena Zito: Four score and 155 years ago

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 53:51


The Washington Examiner and SiriusXM Radio bring you Mainstream Meets the Beltway with Salena Zito. This week Michael Kraus joins the show to discuss the 155th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, and Tim Carney discusses his upcoming book.

Mainstreet Meets the Beltway - Veterans Day in Paris

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 48:39


Capri Cafaro hosts Mainstreet Meets the Beltway during Veterans Day weekend. Joining her are two faculty members of American University, and the host of Fox News’ “Outnumbered Overtime,” Harris Faulkner.

Ahead of the Trend: A look at youth engagement and midterms

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 8:57


Kristen Soltis Anderson is joined by Abby Kiesa from CIRCLE to discuss recent polls on how young voters are feeling before the 2018 midterms.

Modern Conservatives: Sir Roger Scruton

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 20:57


Sir Roger Scruton is a renowned conservative philosopher, the author of scores of books, fiction and non-fiction. He visited the Washington Examiner during a trip to the United States this month, and sat down for a conversation with Editorial Director Hugo Gurdon on Modern Conservatives.

Salena Zito: Politics in the Great Lakes Region

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 51:31


This week on Mainstreet Meets the Beltway, Salena Zito takes us on a tour of politics near the Great Lakes. She and her two guests discuss President Trump’s rally in Erie Pennsylvania, and the heating up Michigan Senate race.

Salena Zito: Two professors and a reporter

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 51:47


On Mainstreet Meets the Beltway this week, Washington Examiner’s Salena Zito is joined by three guests. Up first, David Drucker of the Washington Examiner, to discuss his coverage of the midterm elections. Tom Nichols comes on the show after his piece for the Atlantic “Why I’m Leaving the Republican Party.” And last but not least, Jeff Brauer, political science professor at Keystone College, joins the show to discuss the redrawing of Pennsylvania’s congressional districts.

David Drucker discusses current events and the Washington Examiner's upcoming Sea Island Political Summit with WSB Radio's Erick Erickson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 10:48


Washington Examiner Senior Political Correspondent David Drucker spoke with Erick Erickson, host of the Erick Erickson Show on WSB Radio in Atlanta, Georgia. They discussed the upcoming Washington Examiner Summit in Sea Island, Georgia, as well as the latest news headlines.

Policy Bosses: Electricity boss doesn't buy Trump's coal bailout

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 5:48


Electricity policy is sometimes arcane — some say by design. In the end, it all shows up in the bills each of us pays each month. To discuss this policy, John Hughes, CEO of the Electricity Consumers Resource Council, joins Washington Examiner reporter John Siciliano on Policy Bosses.

Kristen Soltis Anderson joins WSB Radio's Erick Erickson for more on Washington Examiner's upcoming Sea Island Political Summit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 8:11


Washington Examiner Columnist Kristen Soltis Anderson spoke with Erick Erickson, host of the Erick Erickson Show on WSB Radio in Atlanta, Georgia. They discussed the upcoming Washington Examiner Summit in Sea Island, Georgia, as well as the latest news headlines. 

Examining Politics: Challenging Nancy Pelosi

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 5:36


Laura Barrón-López joins Linda Hernandez to discuss the Democrats’ odds of regaining majority status, and who would dare to challenge Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House.

The Democrats' plan of attack against Brett Kavanaugh

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 3:47


Since Trump named Kavanaugh as his nominee during a prime-time event at the White House on July 9, Democrats have worked to drum up opposition by highlighting his views on abortion, healthcare and executive power. Melissa Quinn joins Linda Hernandez to discuss the battle against the nominee.

Ahead of the Trend: The future of voting in the US

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 9:20


The Washington Examiner’s Kristen Soltis Anderson discusses how elections continue to evolve with John Fortier, director of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Democracy Project.

Salena Zito: Bridging the partisan gap

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 24:23


On Mainstreet Meets the Beltway, Salena Zito is joined by Unite America’s Executive Director, Nick Troiano. A new start up dedicated to bridge the partisan gap in politics, Unite America has endorsed 24 independent candidates in 2018. Nick and Salena discuss the history behind party politics and discuss the benefits of moving away from identity politics.

Salena Zito: Are special elections special?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 52:14


On Mainstreet Meets the Beltway, the Washington Examiner’s Salena Zito is joined by two guests. First up, a former member of the Ohio Senate representing the 32nd District, Capri Camaro. After a lengthy discussion, Salena is joined by her second guest, Charlie Gerow from the American Conservative Union.

Examining Politics: The status of the border wall

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 3:37


Immigration reporter Anna Giaritelli joins Linda Hernandez to discuss the current status of border security and the future of Trump’s often promised border wall.

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