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We break down the surprising political comeback attempt of Lev Parnas — a Ukrainian-American businessman who once moved in MAGA circles and played a controversial role during Donald Trump's first impeachment saga.After serving 20 months in prison for illegal campaign contributions tied to a Russian oligarch, Parnas is now making headlines again — this time announcing a run for Congress as a Democrat in Florida's 27th Congressional District, aiming to challenge Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar.We dive into:- Parnas' role in the 2019 Trump impeachment investigation- His work with Rudy Giuliani and the Ukraine controversy- Why he says he's leaving MAGA behind and running as a Democrat- What this race could mean for Florida politics and the national political landscapeIs this political redemption… or another chapter in a controversial story?Let's talk about it.

On this episode we break down the growing redistricting battles happening across the country. From North Carolina, Texas, Florida, and Ohio — now Virginia, political leaders are clashing over how congressional and legislative districts should be drawn ahead of upcoming elections.We discuss what redistricting means, why it's becoming such a heated political fight, and how these changes could impact future elections, party control, and representation for voters.Is this about fairness… or political power?Tune in as we unpack the latest developments in the nationwide redistricting fight.

On this episode of The Arrington Gavin Show, host Arrington Gavin sits down with Former Virginia State Delegate A.C. Cordoza (R) for a candid and wide-ranging political conversation.After the Virginia Republican setbacks in the November elections, many are asking what went wrong and what the party must do to regain momentum heading into the next round of midterm elections.In this episode we discuss:

The recent primaries in Texas and North Carolina highlight two major trends shaping the 2026 political landscape. First, party bases are becoming more influential, with voters rewarding candidates who strongly align with their party's core messaging rather than moderate positions. Second, turnout and local issues played a major role, showing that even in high-profile national election cycles, voters are still heavily motivated by state-specific concerns like the economy, immigration, education, and public safety.Overall, these primaries suggest both parties are testing their messaging ahead of the midterms, with Republicans leaning further into conservative grassroots energy and Democrats focusing on turnout and coalition building in competitive districts.

Arrington welcomes (D) Matt Strickler. Former Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources under the Ralph Northam administration. He also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks for the U.S. Department of the Interior. Strickler is one of many candidates running in the Democratic Primary hoping to win the Virginia 2nd Congressional seat currently held by Republican Jen Kiggans.

On February 28, 2026, Israel and the United States launched major coordinated air and missile strikes against Iran — described as Operation Epic Fury / Operation Lion's Roar — targeting Iranian military infrastructure, nuclear sites, command centers, and air defenses. Note that this was not approved by Congress and Trump has campaigned on being an anti-war President. Is this a win for Trump and a loss for the US?

- The Ellison Empire continues to grow as Paramount Global leads the bidding War on Warner Bros. - Candace Owens continues to troll Erika Kirk - Former US Senator Krysten Sinema sued for $700,000

- Some more takeaways from Trump's record long state of the union - Jonathan Majors collabs with Conservative Commentator Ben Shapiro - Tyler Perry's NETFLIX show Miss Governor cancelled after one season

- Idaho City Council votes to remove Juneteenth as a holiday- Music Producer Teddy Riley walks back comments about wanting to work with R. Kelly - 86-year-old farmer rejects a $15 Million offer for a data center company to buy his land. - Boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao face off for a long-awaited rematch on NETFLIX on September 19th

- ESPN launch of Women's Sports Sundays – a first-of-its-kind, weekly primetime programming franchise that places women's sports at the center of the summer sports calendar. Debuting in Summer 2026, the new Sunday night destination will feature top-tier WNBA and NWSL on ESPN presented by Ally matchups, elevating the biggest moments, rivalries and stars across women's sports on ESPN networks in premium windows.- MAGA is getting desperate - Secret Service takes out an armed man who broke into Mar-A-Lago

Arrington welcomes Reverend Gary McCollum, Chairman of the Metro Ministers PAC. We discuss the division we see in our world today and how we should move forward toward a better world for our children, our community and our country.

Arrington welcomes back Rodney Nickens Jr., former Democratic Candidate for VA House of Delegates District 90, Host of The Rodney Kendell Podcast and CEO of R & N Strategies, LLC.

-Jennifer Hudson Show has been renewed for another season. - Trump host a black history event at the white house. -Zuckerberg testifies on trial over being accused of creating apps that teens find addictive.

- Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman continues to distance himself from the Democratic Party. - MMA is coming to NETFLIX! - Miami Hip Hop Legend Uncle Luke announces run for Congress

- More young challengers come out to unseat longtime incumbents.- Stephen A. Smith will never run for office - NBA Legend and Businessman Michael Jordan does a very suspect thing that was caught on camera.

- The return of Arrington's Movie Review - HGTV show cancelled after host caught on film using a racial slur- Dems are surging in Trump districts

Arrington welcomes newly elected Chesapeake School Member Dr. Amanda Quillin. She is a lifelong educator, public health advocate and Mom of 2. She shares her reasons of running and winning as a Democrat in a Red city.

-Gene Simmons blasts the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for honoring Hip Hop. - The Shamwow Guy puts out his first campaign ad. - Is it wrong to live off your spouse or partner?

- RHONY Alum fired after going on a rant about how there were no white people in the Super Bowl halftime show. - Senator Tim Scott might be ending his ties to Trump

- Super Bowl 60 was one for the record books. The game itself and the halftime that has hit record numbers of thanks to Bad Bunny. - Maga has a major meltdown over the fact that America chose love over hate.

Arrington welcomes Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green. She is running for Governor of Tennessee. Tennessee has not elected a Democrat since 2006 and has never elected a woman. This is a conversation you don't want to miss.

Arrington welcomes friend to the show Amanda Nelson, known by many for her massive social media platform "Amanda's Mild Takes". We discuss it all from why she thinks C-SPAN should not exist, ICE protest in Minneapolis, and all thing Federal Politics.

Arrington welcomes Mark Moran. He is a Wall Street Investment Banker, Former Reality TV Star and now Democratic Candidate for Virginia's U.S. Senate. He was one of the stars of HBO Max's Boy Island. Now he's running in the Democratic Primary to go head-to-head with long time Senator & the wealthiest member of Congress Mark Warner.

Welcome to a special edition of the The Arrington Gavin Show. Arrington welcomes Former NFL Star and Vice Chair of the North Carolina Forward Party Lennie Friedman. He played 10 years in the National Football League with the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns. We talk all things Superbowl, the tale of the tape of both teams, the half time backlash and the Hall of Fame snubs.

- Billy Cosby admits to buying pills so that he could drug his victims. - Boxer Jarrell Miller loses toupee during fight - Liza enjoys using AI - Was Don Lemon the warning to left media or any media that disagrees with the Trump Administration

- Is there an attack on the first amendment? - Melania Trump's Docu film flops - Should old thirst trap pics be deleted once you're in a serious relationship?

Arrington welcomes to the show Bernard Taylor, he is a Firefighter/EMT and he is the Democratic Candidate running for Florida's 21st Congressional District. He is looking to unseat (R) Brian Mast who has held that seat for 10 years.

- Bill Belichick snubbed from the NFL Hall of Fame. WHY?!- Rapper Nicki Minaj is Trumps #1 Fan - The Neptunes members Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams faces off in court.

- YE formerly known as Kanye West has issued an apology to the Black and Jewish Community - The Right continues to show no empathy to VA ICU Nurse Alexi Pretti, who lost his life by ICE. - What's the difference between what Kyle Rittenhouse did to what Alexi Pretti did? - 7 Democrats side with the Republicans and give more funding to ICE.

- Chesapeake Restaurant sued for racial discrimination - Don Lemon vs Nicki Minaj - Another life taken by the hands of Ice.

- A brawl almost erupts during a hearing at the Capitol- Newsnation has brought another Fox News voice to their so-called unbiased network.- Hollywood Director shares that he has moved his family out of the U.S.

- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt snaps at a respected journalist. - Former Sports Sideline Reporter Michele Tafoya announces she is running for Minnesota U.S. Senate. - Ford Employee who heckled Trump receives donations that is getting close to $1 million.

- Trump says that the Civil Rights Act led to white people being treated very badly.- Is it wrong to protest in a church?- Conan O'brian warns Comics

- Actors Matt Rodgers and Bowen Yang share their personal opinion about the Texas Senate Race and it causes criticism. - Florida Republican candidate wants to create a "sin tax"

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Hospital, was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents during an anti-ICE protest in South Minneapolis on Saturday, January 24, 2026.Key Facts: Pretti was participating in protests against ICE operations, which intensified after the recent killing of another Minneapolis resident, Renee Good, by federal immigration agents. Witness videos show Pretti recording federal agents, attempting to shield a woman who had been shoved, and being pepper-sprayed before being tackled. Multiple agents pinned him to the ground, and shots were fired while he was restrained. Federal officials claim Pretti approached officers with a gun, but multiple videos and eyewitness accounts strongly dispute this, showing him holding a phone and trying to assist others. Pretti was legally permitted to carry a firearm, but family and witnesses say he was not brandishing a weapon.

- 24 Members or Congress that are 80 or older is seeking a reelection. - Rapper and Actor Ludacris drops out of Kid Rock's Music Festival- "Teen Mom" Star Farrah Abraham announces that she is running for Mayor of Austin, TX

Arrington welcomes back to the show Virginia Beach City Councilman "Cash" Jackson-Green. We discuss is first full year in public office and the amazing miracle that happened in his family.

Arrington welcomes Hailey Dollar; she is the Libertarian Candidate for Virginia's 3rd Congressional District. A Combat War Veteran, human traffic survivor, and Community Advocate. There has never been a Libertarian to win an election in Virginia.

- Ice Agent who killed Renee Good has been receiving monetary gifts from Billionaires. - Home Alone Star charged with soliciting prostitution - Mickey Rourke doesn't want your donations

Arrington welcomes Coleman Ferguson, Virginia Businessman who is pushing to bring Virginia Beach's first 20,000 seat arena that could boost the potential for the area to have a pro sports franchise.

- Bill Maher gets called out at the 84th Golden Globes - More public figures announcing political bids- Florida Republican Gubernatorial Candidate goes on a racist rant about Byron Donalds.

- PBS and NPR could be coming to an end- Feuds rise in MAGA world - Reality Star Spencer Pratt announces bid for LA Mayor

- Chesapeake Regional Medical Center facing a huge lawsuit that continues to grow. - Bruno Mars debuts his first solo album in 10 years - WWE Hall of Famer and Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura calls out Trump and his administration. - Corporation of Public Broadcasting is shutting down after 58 years due to government cuts.

Arrington welcomes Evan Hess, Executive Committee member of the North Carolina Forward Party. The Forward Party is a new kind of political movement built for the 21st century—one that puts people over partisanship, solutions over slogans, and collaboration over division. We believe the future of our state depends on breaking free from the broken two-party system and building a government that truly works for the people of the Great North State. Our purpose is to build a viable, centrist third party in North Carolina to ensure that every voter has a real voice and real choices in our political system.

- A woman was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Elected officials from the state of Minnesota are furious. - Baltimore Ravens fires longtime coach John Harbough - Mega Pastors are trolling each other.

- Gospel Legend Donnie Mcclurkin accused of sexual abuse - (D) Tim Walz not seeking a third term as Minnesota Governor - Award Winning Actor Micky Rourke might be on hard times - Arizona U.S Senator Mark Kelly is responding to Pete Hegseth threats

- Megyn Kelly vs CBS's Bari Weis - The fight to be the #1 MAGA continues - U.S. and Venezuela is all about power - Should Christian Rap be considered in the category for Hip Hop album of the year?

- Gen Z women want older men. Why? - NETFLIX wants to put an end to movie theaters - What's next for U.S and Venezuela

U.S. sent strikes to Venezuela and capture their President Nicolas Maduro. He is being charged for narcotics-terrorism, cocaine importation, conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices and possession of machine guns and destructive devices.

- NYC has a new Mayor and his name is Zohran Mamdani - Conservative Comedian Rob Schneider says people with Republican views can't make it in show biz. - Kellyanne Conway calls out Comedian Rosie Odonnell

- Trump announces that he is reclassifying marijuana to a lower drug - Will Smith is being accused of serious allegations - Tyler Perry has a second accuser - Known Mega Pastor responds to the critics accusing his wife of dressing inappropriate. - Dame Dash Auctions off his film catalog for $100.