Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Cillizza

Mike is joined by Chris Cillizza to break down Donald Trump's rambling proposal to nationalize elections, debating whether it's a master plan or just the former president "saying s**t." They discuss why the scheme is constitutionally impossible but politically potent, how the "counter-mobilization" of voters might backfire on the GOP, and dissect the brutal layoffs at the Washington Post—questioning if Jeff Bezos is a villain or just a billionaire tired of losing $100 million a year. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist

In the immediate aftermath of the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats are attempting to translate outrage into leverage. After a closed-door caucus, they emerged unified around a set of concrete demands tied to Homeland Security funding: tighter warrant requirements, bans on agents wearing masks, mandatory body cameras, visible identification, and a uniform code of conduct with independent investigations. These are not abstract reforms. They are specific guardrails aimed at slowing enforcement down and restoring a baseline of accountability.The politics here are brutal. Republicans are warning that reopening the funding package would stall it in the House, and they may be right. Any deal that ultimately passes will require Donald Trump's explicit blessing, otherwise it dies before it clears the lower chamber. At this point, a partial government shutdown looks likely no matter what. The real strategic question for Democrats is prioritization. If they are forced to choose, which reform matters most. Masks. Warrants. Body cameras. They can't win them all, and it's up to them to determine which one is worth a shutdown fight.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Georgia, the 2020 Election, and Reopening Old ScarsAs if immigration were not volatile enough, the FBI executed a court-authorized search warrant at election offices in Fulton County, Georgia, seeking records related to the 2020 presidential election. The bureau confirmed the investigation is ongoing but offered no details. County officials acknowledged the focus on 2020 materials and declined further comment.Anything touching the 2020 election is radioactive. Anything touching Georgia is worse. This reopens the deepest fault line inside the state Republican Party, the one that pits Donald Trump against Governor Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Trump tried and failed to destroy both men politically, and they emerged stronger for it. Whenever 2020 resurfaces, that fragile détente collapses. Even without knowing where this investigation leads, the act of reopening the file guarantees renewed tension inside Georgia politics and fresh oxygen for conspiracy narratives.The Fed Holds Steady Under Growing PressureThe Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5 to 3.75 percent, signaling confidence in economic growth and a stabilizing labor market after three rate cuts late last year. The language shift mattered. The Fed removed references to rising employment risks and emphasized that rates are now near neutral. Chair Jerome Powell stressed that future decisions will be data-driven, not political.That reassurance comes amid extraordinary pressure. The Justice Department is investigating matters related to the Fed, the Supreme Court is weighing a case on presidential authority over the institution, and Donald Trump is nearing a decision on who he will nominate to succeed Powell. Two Trump-appointed governors dissented, favoring a quarter-point cut. Through it all, Powell insisted the Fed's independence remains intact. Whether markets believe that as the political scrutiny intensifies is the question that now hangs over monetary policy.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:58 - Bill Scher on a Potential Gov Shutdown and Dem Primaries00:43:47 - Update00:44:18 - Democrat Demands for DHS00:46:17 - Fulton County FBI Investigation00:47:51 - Fed Rate Holds00:49:13 - Chris Cillizza on CBS News, Washington Post, and Modern Media01:41:01 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

On Thursday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm: Why are people so quick to think Rep. Omar's attack was staged? Then Jason talks with political analyst Chris Cillizza - how did pressure on Trump in DC change things in Minnesota? 4pm: Do you think you look like how you sound? Apparently we don't. Then Jason talks to State Demographer Susan Brower about more people moving to Minnesota than leaving in 2025. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with financial writer Pat Rehkamp on the Fed's decision today. Plus, what's grinding Jason's gears this week? Find out on ENOUGH!!!

Jason is joined by national political analyst Chris Cillizza to talk about how pressure on the President led to change in Minnesota. And what does he make of the attack on Rep. Omar?

Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners - why are so many of them assuming the attack on Rep. Omar was staged? Then political analyst Chris Cillizza joins the show to talk about the political pressure in Washington that lead to change in Minnesota. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Chris Cillizza is asked often about his political takes — that's not what this show is about. Instead, we're talking independent journalism.Newsrooms are smaller. Trust is harder to earn. The incentives are louder, quicker, and more punishing than ever. And for many of the most recognizable voices in political media, the next chapter isn't another beat — it's independence.On this episode of The Friday Reporter, I sit with political analyst and longtime political journalist Chris Cillizza for a candid conversation about what it really means to build a career in media outside the machine — and why independent journalism isn't just a trend, it's becoming a necessity.Cillizza shares how the economics of the modern newsroom shape what gets covered (and what gets ignored), why “high traffic” doesn't always equal “high value,” and what audiences even get into the corrosive nature of the words “fake media.”This conversation isn't about the hottest take of the day. It's about the infrastructure of political coverage — what's working, what's broken, and what comes next.In this episode, we discuss:* The incentives driving political coverage in 2026 — and what they reward* The difference between high-traffic stories and high-value journalism* The shift from newsroom journalist to independent voice — and what it costsFor communications leaders, this is the takeaway:If you want to earn attention and trust today, you have to understand the environment journalists are operating in — and how independence is reshaping the business, the tone, and the future of political media. Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of America at Night, host McGraw Milhaven is joined by Emily Brooks, Congressional Reporter for The Hill, with the latest from Capitol Hill as the House takes up a critical vote on the Affordable Care Act, breaking down what's at stake and where lawmakers stand. Next, Chris Cillizza, NewsNation network contributor and host of “So What?”, weighs in on President Trump's recent actions involving Venezuela and Greenland, offering political context and insight into how these moves are playing both domestically and internationally. Then, Andrew Limberg, KDKA Digital Media Coordinator, joins McGraw to discuss the closure of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, examining what it means for local journalism and the broader media landscape. Finally, Bill Clevlin, founder of billontheroad.com, wraps things up with the show's weekly travel segment, sharing stories, tips, and highlights from his latest journeys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday's Drivetime... 3pm Hour: did the Governor cause his own downfall? Jason talks with listeners and gets a national perspective from Chris Cillizza. 4pm Hour: Jason talks with Dr. Gigi Chawla from Childrens Hospital about what's changed in the CDC's vaccination schedule for kids. Then on DeRusha Eats he talks with chef Soleil Ramirez who was born in Venezuela and still has family there. 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Abou Amara breaks down the newly opened DFL field for Governor. Then Greg Swan Explains the Internet live from CES in Las Vegas!

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason feels like Gov. Walz's confrontational style attacking the President has done more harm than good for Minnesota. He talks to listeners and gets a national perspective from our favorite political analyst Chris Cillizza.

On Thursday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's fraud revelations and wonders if Gov Walz is still a viable candidate. Then he talks with national political analyst Chris Cillizza about fraud, and President Trumps address. 4pm Hour: Are you mad at Menards? Our listeners seem to love their 11% off program. Then on DeRusha Eats there are a lot of delicious things going on up at Grand View Lodge 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Chris Hine from the Star Tribune about KG's return to the Wolves. And the Electric Fetus has you covered with last minute holiday gifts!

Thursday 3pm Hour: Jason talks to listeners about today's US Attorney press conference and wonders if it dooms Gov. Walz's reelection bid? Then he talks with national political analyst Chris Cillizza about the national view of fraud, and the President's national address last night - what did it accomplish? (Photo by Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

Jason talks to political analyst Chris Cillizza from the "So What?" Substack - what's the national view of MN's fraud problem? And why did the President want to speak to the nation last night? Did he accomplish his goals? (Photo by Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

During a Substack LIVE discussion, Chris Cillizza and Matt Lewis discuss:— Bombshell insights from Susie Wiles' Vanity Fair interview: Trump's “alcoholic's personality,” JD Vance as a “conspiracy theorist,” Elon Musk as an “odd duck,” and more candid takes on the administration.— Donald Trump's frank advice from a Rasmussen pollster (advice Trump will surely ignore).— Nostalgic celebration of Rob Reiner's iconic films like This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, and The Princess Bride, plus his memorable role as Meathead on All in the Family.— The tragic murder of Rob Reiner and his wife by their son, Trump's controversial “Trump derangement syndrome” post, and why leaders should uphold higher standards in tragedy.— Why Trump thrives in the attention economy with an addictive personality, WWE/kayfabe influences on modern politics, and comparisons to reality TV vibes.— Media nerd deep dive: Interview ethics, on/off the record rules, and how profiles extract revealing quotes over multiple session.And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2025, BBL & BWL, LLC

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about our friend Chris Cillizza objecting to people clipping fingernails in public. What's the grossest thing you see people do in public? Then on DeRusha Eats: Mick Stenson & Katie Elmer are in-studio to celebrate 50 years of Davanni's!

SEASON 4 EPISODE 35: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-BLOCK (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump is now a lame duck. A lame Donald. A lame duck Donald. A lame Donald Duck. I like it. It’s not just that MAGA stood up to him and a GOP/Democratic coalition beat him 427 to 1 on Epstein. It's that that was something even most of the Washington political media industrial complex can understand, can process, can WRITE using the cliches in which they trafficked until Trump and his unprecedented madness came along. This looked all too familiar and they jumped on it with both feet and the same cliché: LAME DUCK. Fortune used it. NBC. Semafor. The National Review. Nate Silver's site asked "Is Trump A Lame Duck?" CNN's went further: "Is Trump A Lame Duck NOW?" It's so bad there was a Politico Lame Duck Listicle! "Seven signs Trump is losing his groove." And then the final nail: “It’s Official: Donald Trump is a lame duck by President”by Chris Cillizza, part of his weekly conversation with Chuck Todd. It's never over til it's over, Yogi, but it's over. B-BLOCK (25:00) SPECIAL COMMENT: I'm the character in The (Latest) Olivia Nuzzi story who gets shot in the first scene, but I still know more about her than almost any outsider and there is a lot to correct on her epically bad book excerpt in Vanity Fair, and the riposte by the more recent ex, Ryan Lizza, who was apparently told by Olivia that I was stalking her at the same time as Olivia was telling me there was a guy in Washington stalking her, named Ryan Lizza. The Nuzzi News is a Doozy and we all lose. This was to be a comeback; now she'll need an entirely new comeback to come back from her come back. And how does Vanity Fair keep her employed after the Mark Sanford accusation made her explanation of her RFK Jr lies into a separate lie? C-BLOCK (1:00:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Trump accuses himself of rigging the 2020 census. It was in July, but Bill O'Reilly insisted that Jeffrey Epstein was prosecuted by Biden and Garland, and refused to correct himself even after he was reminded Epstein died during Trump's first presidency. And Bill Maher says he's giving up touring because people who are half as funny are selling twice as many tickets. Who does he mean? The New York Jets? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During a Substack LIVE conversation on Thursday, Chris Cillizza and Matt Lewis covered a LOT of ground, including:▶️ Epstein File Shockwaves:The Epstein files are coming — and a cryptic Trump-linked email is being decoded two radically different ways. Predator? Whistleblower? Either interpretation is political TNT. ▶️ Trump's Economic Iceberg:A brutal –34 approval rating on affordability. Chris calls it: “Deep. Sh*t.” From $5 eggs to Mar-a-Lago Gatsby parties while SNAP gets cut, we dig into why Trump's rhetoric is starting to sound like Biden-era denial.▶️ The Billionaire Populist Paradox:How did a gold-plated Manhattan mogul become a blue-collar folk hero? And why is the spell breaking now? We unpack the aspirational trap at the heart of Trump's appeal. Plus, Tucker's problem with “strivers.” Billionaires who cheer for the poor but side-eye the middle class. ▶️ Democrats Are Quietly Channeling the 2015 GOP's #War PhilosphyThey want fighters. They're tired of Schumer. AOC is rising. It's giving 2015 Republican energy.▶️ Trump's Secret MRI & Medical Mystery:A “perfect” scan with zero explanation. Chris wants full medical transparency, tax returns, and an end to the presidential pardon power—for everyone.▶️ And much MUCH more!Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFollow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416Copyright © 2025, BBL & BWL, LLC

On "Forbes Newsroom," political commentator and journalist Chris Cillizza discussed the ire directed by many liberals at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) after several Democratic Senators broke ranks and backed the compromise funding bill to end the government shutdown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's no end to the shutdown in sight. What will the fallout be? Jason talks to political analyst Chris Cillizza about that and much more.

4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show - Card DeSharks! Then he talks with political analyst Chris Cillizza about the federal government shutdown and much more out of DC.

Join Matt Lewis and Chris Cillizza for an unfiltered Substack Live conversation diving into the hottest political topics of 2025! Why is Kamala Harris's memoir selling 350,000 copies in its first week despite her election loss? We unpack the drama driving its success, from Biden's ego to VP pick controversies. Plus, we explore the early 2028 Republican presidential race—find out why J.D. Vance, Donald Trump Jr., and Ted Cruz are making moves! We also break down the government shutdown, its impact on Virginia's elections, and why Democrats might have picked the right fight with Obamacare. Don't miss our take on Trump's media dominance, political gossip, and even a World Series prediction.Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFollow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416Copyright © 2025, BBL & BWL, LLC

Chris Cillizza, Political Commentator, author of daily newsletter "So What?", independent news creator on Substack, YouTube and Noosphere and contributor to NewsNation, joins the show to talk about the potential government shutdown.

Chris Cillizza, Political Commentator, author of daily newsletter "So What?", independent news creator on Substack, YouTube and Noosphere and a contributor to NewsNation joins the show to talk about the government shutdown that could happen Tuesday night, tariffs and more. Michael Davis, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) of St. Louis joins the show to talk about the St. Louis connection to the 26 indicted in massive Sinaloa Cartel drug case.

Today on the Chris and Amy Show; Jim Welby, President of St. Dominic High School joins the show to talk about how the building the trades program is working a month into the school year. Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney joins the show to talk about the Cardinals season and his thoughts about the ball/strike challenge system that will be part of baseball next year. Host of KMOX Sports Open Line Matt Pauley joins the show to talk about the Cardinals season and what he expects Chaim Bloom to say at his press conference. Chris Cillizza, Political Commentator, author of daily newsletter "So What?", independent news creator on Substack, YouTube and Noosphere and a contributor to NewsNation joins the show to talk about the government shutdown that could happen Tuesday night, tariffs and more. Michael Davis, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) of St. Louis joins the show to talk about the St. Louis connection to the 26 indicted in massive Sinaloa Cartel drug case.

Newsnation contributor Chris Cillizza joins Chris and Amy on the heels of the large memorial service held over the weekend for MAGA podcaster & influencer Charlie Kirk. Cillizza points out that Donald Trump spoke at the event, 'he's not interested in being a uniter, it's just not who he is,' says Cillizza of his speech.

Chris Cillizza joins Chris and Amy with a recap of the memorial service for podcaster Chris Cillizza; Chris did well in football pick 'em; heart disease awareness with a survivor; Matt has gripes about roundabouts.

Amy is back in studio today with Chris. They recap the Cardinals final homestand with Matt Pauley; Mark Walberg is set to host 'Wheel of Fortune Live' next month at The Factory; political commentator Chris Cillizza on the Charlie Kirk memorial; and a look into heart disease with a survivor.

Political commentator & author of the daily newsletter, "So What?', Chris Cillizza joins John and Chris today following the shooting of Charlie Kirk. He talks about the impact of redistricting on political power.

John Hancock in for Amy today with Chris. Political commentator Chris Cillizza on how government is functioning; Elisa Bender previews the Hispanic festival; Chris is in need of a new car.

John Hancock joins Chris today as Amy is out. Is there still hope for the Cardinals? Chris needs a new car. St Charles County Exec Steve Ehlman; Matt Pauley on Cardinals; political commentator Chris Cillizza; Hispanic festival organizer Elisa Bender.

Chris Cillizza, political commentator, and author, joins Chris and Amy every Monday morning. Chris jokes that he's changing his newsletter name from 'So What?' to 'What!' to sound more aggressive. He says the renaming of the Dept of Defense to 'Department of War', doesn't rank high on his list of news stories, 'it's a relative molehill,' or a 'bump in the road,' compared to other news items.

Political Commentator Chris Cillizza on news from the Capitol; who won the NFL Pick 'Em challenge? We'll find out more tonight. KMOX's Sean Malone wants to know why won't the Missouri Governor's office reveal the names of who drew the redistricting maps?; Embarrassing purchases.

Join Matt Lewis and Chris Cillizza as they dive into the 2028 presidential race, spotlighting JD Vance as the Republican frontrunner and AOC's rising star power among Democrats. From Trump's influence to political dynasties and conspiracy culture, they unpack the challenges, opportunities, and key players shaping the future. Plus, get insights on Chris's content creation process and book recommendations! Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFollow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416Copyright © 2025, BBL & BWL, LLC

SEASON 3 EPISODE 148: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Now that it's Murdochian Official (WHAT? Trump is IN the Trumpstein files? I'm shocked to discover there's gambling going on in here) and a Politico source says Trump and his White House goons are so lost "it's the first time I've ever seen them sort of paralyzed," expect them to push even harder on their QAnonTM fantasy that Barack Obama is guilty of 'treason' - even beyond the farce that the nitwitted Tulsi Gabbard and Karoline Leavitt presented yesterday. So it is time for President Obama to respond - and crush Trump. It is Obama's moment. Rather than again insist that EVERYBODY ELSE needs to DO more and SAY more and STAND for more, he should give a national address in which he sues Trump personally for slander and defamation and announce a ridiculous figure sought - like $500 Billion - and call for a conference at which he and President Clinton and other Democratic leaders and the SCOTUS justices they appointed and every decent Republican and every true American meets to strategize how to legally and immediately remove Trump from office and replace his criminal gang with a bipartisan caretaker government to carry us through to Election Day 2028. I will give a version of the speech Obama should now give, because he has been unexpectedly afforded the opportunity to perhaps actually start something that could end this nightmare of a madman steadily disassembling American democracy, a Temu Hitler gradually turning harassment of minorities into persecution and ethnic cleansing, a criminal who must stay in office at any cost or face the reality of dying in prison for his countless crimes. I have no doubt he can do better. I would not doubt he has a better idea. I will take no offense - provided he DOES something. “Trump is clearly furious,” a Politico close-to-the-White House source told its Trump stenographer yesterday. “It’s the first time I’ve seen them sort of paralyzed.” Say Hey! Trump’s White House is paralyzed! Excellent – kick them down the stairs, they can’t fight back. It’ll hurt more. The Trumpsteen Birthday Card is real and it CAN’T be the worst thing about Trump in the files that we now know Bondi told him about in May, otherwise he would’ve released the files. The photos of Epsteen at Trump’s second wedding are real, and THEY can’t be the worst otherwise he would’ve released it. Whatever’s worst is at LEAST B+ material. Keep hammering. B-Block (37:16) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: They piled up quick! Trump just asked Washington's NFL team to change its name; Trump once hammered Obama for asking Washington's NFL team to change its name. Mike Lee fell for an AI Jerome Powell resignation so badly done that the only word in the office logo that wasn't gibberish was "BUREAU," Chris Cillizza is actually criticizing somebody else for talking politics when nobody wants to hear that person talking politics, and the passing of the eternal Ozzy Osbourne inspires John Yang to get Ozzy's native country wrong and Alex Jones to get the cause of death wrong. C-Block (48:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Can you believe it? After I presented the inarguable evidence that CBS didn't fire Colbert just to please Trump (how are you shutting him up if he's not fired until next May?) I get invited to speak at a PRO-Colbert rally. I explained what I was going to say, and the line went dead. One of the things I was going to say was how this is the same as MSNBC's firing of Phil Donahue in 2003. I was actually in the room for that, so let's go through it step by step. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason talks with political analyst Chris Cillizza about Hunter Biden's wild interview. And is the President managing to distract his angry base? (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

3pm Hour: Jason talks about monologues from Stephen Colbert & Jon Stewart - would you rip your boss like that? Then he talks with national political analyst Chris Cillizza about Hunter Biden's meltdown and the President's attempts to distract his base.

Jason Dick and Chris Cillizza talk about the time needed to produce quality sourcing, good work and journalism, how the news business continues to change, for better and worse, and Damon Chappie's sighs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Dick and Chris Cillizza talk about the time needed to produce quality sourcing, good work and journalism, how the news business continues to change, for better and worse, and Damon Chappie's sighs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony opens up the show by catching up with Chris Cillizza and talking about the Emmy Chris just won, and Tony also talks about the Nats and about a new diet for Chessie. Anne Hornaday calls in to talk about the new Jurassic Park movie. reboots in general, and also about F1 - the new Brad Pitt movie. Mary Carillo calls in to talk about her career as a player, and also about Coco Gauf losing in the first round at Wimbledon, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the mailbag. Songs: The Chordroys "Get Outta My Head" ; Scott Salmon "Never Too Late For Lonely" To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College quarterback accused of sexual assault. Jake Tapper's great awakening? WNBA investigation into racism falls flat. New version of the "Pat Gray Unleashed" theme! White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt brings receipts on activist judges. So long, Lester Holt … and Jeffy weeps. Two escaped inmates from Louisiana remain on the loose. Swimming for the sharks! A new spelling bee champion has been crowned! Immigration sob story from the Washington Post is filled with lies. Despite judicial intervention, it's full speed ahead on immigration enforcement. Codifying DOGE cuts? Elon Musk is a patriot. Meet Zohran for NYC mayor! 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED 00:54 Pat Gray is a BYU Fan? 08:12 Jake Tapper's Son is a Racist? 10:19 Angel Reese is a Racist? 13:04 Chris Cillizza's Tesla Gets Vandalized 19:02 Karoline Leavitt on Judicial Overreach 21:53 Jen Psaki Gets a Promotion? 23:52 Bye-Bye Lester Holt? 27:55 Harvard Pakistani Student is Afraid? 33:25 Pat Gray BINGO! Winner 34:27 Fat Five 52:25 Stephen Miller on Harvard Ruling 54:14 Stephen Miller on Chinese Students in America 56:00 Manu the American Girl Stuck in Brazil 1:14:10 Martha's Vineyard ICE Raids 1:17:46 Ava Moore Story 1:19:59 Tom Homan on the Ava Moore Case 1:23:02 CNN Fact Checks AOC Lies 1:28:18 Codifying the DOGE Cuts? 1:32:43 Thank You Elon Musk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we take you back to the "Before Time" - specifically 2011 - to trace the toxic road that led us to where we are today. We revisit the birther movement, explore how "Conservatism cannot fail; conservatism can only be failed" evolved into "Trump cannot fail; Trump can only be failed," and examine what happens when an entire political movement becomes nothing more than loyalty to one man.We discuss the courts blocking Trump's tariffs (and then unblocking them), judges using 26 exclamation points to strike down executive orders, Harvard losing a quarter of its student body overnight, and the president's ongoing extortion and bribery schemes - from CBS settlements to Mar-a-Lago pardon purchases.Plus, we cover Chris Cillizza's traumatic encounter with a mean note on his Tesla, Trump's potential pardons for would-be kidnappers, and why the meatheads will always find someone else to blame when their dear leader inevitably fails them.It's another episode in which we boldly venture into a place where others fear to tread—recorded live from the Cornfield Resistance.Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: proleftpod.comSupport via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Not safe for work. Available wherever you get your podcasts, or at proleftpod.comSupport the show

Elon Musk goes on record stating how the Big, Beautiful Bill undermines the work of the DOGE Team.  Democrats are spending $20 Million to study ‘syntax' so they can learn how to talk to men. Actress Kyra Sedgwick says is afraid she's going to lose her right to vote under Trump.  Dana explains how some GOP lawmakers are fighting to keep the spending that DOGE worked to cut.  Rock Legend Rick Derringer dies at 77. Two illegal aliens are arrested after an Air Force Cadet candidate was struck and killed by a jet ski over Memorial Day Weekend in Texas.  CNN's Chris Cillizza reveals his Tesla was vandalized with a “Musk Is a N*zi” sign at son's soccer tournament. Pete Buttigieg ADMITS Democrats messed up on COVID-19 immigration and the economy. James Comey says he doesn't understand why the FBI would investigate cocaine at the White House. A professional lip reader reveals what was said between French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte as she shoved him in the face leaving his plane. WNBA ticket prices PLUMMET after Caitlin Clark goes down for an injury. Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Goldcohttps://DanaLikesGold.com Protect your financial future with MY trusted gold company—get your GoldCo 2025 Gold & Silver Kit today, and you could qualify and get UNLIMITED Bonus Silver.Byrnahttps://byrna.com/danaGet your hands on the new compact Byrna CL. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off. Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANAKelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the third generation of the iconic SUB2000 and the NEW PS57 - KelTec Innovation & Performance at its best.All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/DanaCode Dana20 for 20% off your entire order.Beamhttp://shopbeam.com/DanashowSleep like never before—Beam has improved over 17.5 million nights of rest. Try it now with code DANASHOW for 40% off.Ground Newshttps://GroundNews.com/DANAMove beyond the echo chambers and get 40% off the Vantage plan.Home Title Lockhttps://hometitlelock.com/danaProtect your home! Get a FREE title history report plus 14 days of coverage with code DANA. Check out the Million Dollar TripleLock—terms apply.Angel Studioshttps://Angel.com/danaStream King of Kings, check out fan-picked shows, and claim your member perks like two FREE movie tickets.

Donald Trump went to Capitol Hill this week to push House Republicans across the finish line on his big domestic policy bill. Behind closed doors, he told conservatives not to “F— around with Medicaid,” and told blue-state Republicans to take the SALT deal on the table: $40,000 for four years, then snapping back to $30,000. That would cover about 90% of blue-state filers, but not the ones making the most noise. Even with Trump applying pressure, guys like Andy Harris and Mike Lawler are still holding out. Some members are softening, but others like Thomas Massie are dug in. So, for now, Speaker Mike Johnson's goal of getting a vote within 48 hours is shaky at best.The bill itself is massive — over 1,100 pages, with tax cuts, defense spending increases, and border policy changes. It would still remove Medicaid coverage for more than seven million people, depending on which estimate you believe. And of course, any version that passes the House is going to get shredded in the Senate. Whatever they vote on now, they'll end up voting on something worse later. So a lot of this feels like performance. The fight is real if you're in the trenches, but from the outside, it looks like an inevitable mess.The bottom line is that they have to pass this. Everyone's worried about the attack ads, about the carveouts, about what they'll be blamed for, but if they don't pass this, they've got nothing. No achievements. No wins. And that's a death sentence for 2026. Trump knows it, and that's why he's pushing so hard. The longer this drags out, the more nervous the business community gets. Right now, things are relatively stable — tariffs are high but consistent, regulations are locked in, and the tax code hasn't changed yet. That kind of stability is gold to investors. It gives them permission to move. If you pass this bill now, businesses start planning in Q3, making decisions in Q4, and consumers start to feel it by next summer — right as the midterms heat up.And that's the ballgame. Republicans don't want to be running in 2026 on the ghost of Joe Biden's presidency. They want to run on Trump's second-term economy. They want to say, “This is what we did. Do you want to go back?” That's the message — and it only works if the economy is good. So from a strategic perspective, if you're a Democrat, you want this thing to grind. Drag it out. Make the House Freedom Caucus fight harder. Blow it all up and pray the delay ruins the timeline. Because that's the only way this thing doesn't end in a campaign-ready boom for Republicans.My guess? The bill passes the House in the next five days. I don't see what changes between now and the two-week delay the Freedom Caucus wants. Someone's going to have to eat it, and most likely, that someone is going to realize there's no better option coming. As for the SALT caucus — I'm still not sure what they're waiting for. Whatever it is, it's not making them look particularly sympathetic to the rest of the country.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:37 - Original Sin Book Thoughts (with Chris Cillizza)00:35:17 - Update00:39:13 - Big Beautiful Bull00:48:41 - Russia Talks00:53:17 - Kristi Noem00:57:42 - Original Sin and the State of Cable News (with Chris Cillizza)01:37:56 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about comments from the Minneapolis Police Chief about the politics of Minneapolis. Then he talks to political analyst Chris Cillizza about the new book detailing the obfuscation of President Biden's mental state.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shocking the White House press corps with the announcement of Trump's new executive order targeting sanctuary cities; CNN's Jake Tapper's response to the Trump administration's brilliant placement of signs featuring criminal illegal immigrant's faces where the media can't ignore them; Border Czar's Tom Homan surprising a reporter with his answer to his gotcha question about Mexico paying to build the border wall and the real issues with migrant crime; Chuck Todd explaining to Chris Cillizza why the media shouldn't be blamed for the cover up of Biden's cognitive decline, and why all blame should be on Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic Party; Jordan Peterson telling Joe Rogan how Trump's tariffs on Canada will backfire by giving more power to new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney; a flashback to “The Daily Show's” Jon Stewart fawned over Elon Musk and his success at SpaceX; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: 1775 Coffee - 1775's Rejuvenate Coffee is a bold dark roast infused with Ca-AKG, the same compound studied to reverse biological age by up to 8 years. Rubin Report viewers get 15% off their order. Go to: https://1775coffee.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN Prolon - Rejuvenate your body from the inside out, while supporting enhanced skin appearance, fat loss, and improving energy and focus. Prolon is offering 15% off and a bonus gift for Rubin Report viewers. Go to: http://ProlonLife.com/DAVE Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription. Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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SEASON 3 EPISODE 106: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Hidden behind Trump’s complex multi-layered endless hallucination that his address to Congress shows he is beloved and the stock market isn’t crashing and Speaker Johnson’s Chief of Staff WASN’T arrested on a DUI right after the speech and the MAGGOTS aren’t furious at him and the newest polling doesn’t suggest he’s already lost nearly a fifth of the Trump Bros under 30… there is a much more real and much starker truth: he has already moving to make NOT LOVING HIM… illegal. The attempt is underway to make PROTESTING THE TRUMP DICTATORSHIP against the law. Early Tuesday, Trump posted what seemed like a warning against pro-Palestinian protests on American campuses. In fact it says nothing about what kind of protests he'd make illegal, so let me tell you what he really meant: Let me re-write this to reflect reality – the reality inside Trump’s plans to imprison you. 'All Federal Funding will STOP for any College, School, or University that allows illegal protests. Protests like ‘Black Lives Matter’ are now illegal. Protests to save Medicare are now illegal. Protests against your favorite president (me) are now illegal. Agitators will be imprisoned… American students will be permanently expelled or depending on the crime, arrested. NO MASKS! NO DEMOCRATS! Thank you for your attention to this matter.' He also dropped a second hint inside that test of human endurance in front of the House and Senate of how he will use the new anti-Deepfake law to prosecute you for sharing videos of him, whether they're real or they're not. Because therein lies the true danger of a deepfake law: claiming a REAL video is just a fake. And of course don't miss out on the attempt to censure Rep. Al Green, the true hero of Tuesday night. They will vote today on punishing him for doing nothing compared to the previous Karen-ing by Boebert and Greene, or the infamous Joe "You Lie" Wilson. WE should be voting on whether we want Al to be the Democratic nominee in '28. Or the head of the entire party. Or the mandatory role model behind whom all the Democrats should've walked out in solidarity. B-Block (31:00) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: Those Trump Bros? The under 30s who pushed Trump over the finish line? They have abandoned him. Poll numbers among them down 15-30% in the first MONTH. Ukraine and the peacekeepers explained. Which Trumper would you take first in the Moron Draft, JD Vance, Karoline Leavitt, or Alina Habba? And when Joni Ernst campaigned on going to Washington to get hog and make 'em squeal, little did we know! C-Block (44:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Jeff Shell, reportedly running CBS before he's legally allowed to? Well 15 years ago he tried to run NBC before he was legally allowed to, and I have the receipts. Appeaser Governor Polis of Colorado learns what you get for helping Trump: Trump wants to cut off funds to Colorado. And Nancy Mace has a Lion Gender Identity Crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEASON 3 EPISODE 98: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: Many Americans will not stop lying to themselves about Trump’s insanity. But the rest of us have to. The rest of us: every politician who steps in front of a microphone, every news producer who begins a newscast with some other story made trivial in contrast, every columnist who writes about alarm or some quarters or this Ohio diner, every commentator tempted to say this was the moment Trump truly became president. Trump is manifestly insane and this week he has entered that stage of whatever it specifically IS that’s wrong with him, that is characterized by mania: the conviction that something that is impossible WILL happen simply because he SAYS it is going to happen. HIS mania happens to be about Gaza. The next one could be about the sun rising in the west. Or about how Americans would survive a nuclear war because he’s leading them and he’s immortal. Mania doesn’t have to be MANIC. It doesn’t require hyperbolic words nor unsuppressed rage nor vivid hallucinations. He’s insane. He believes in things that aren’t true and can’t be true and he has a rationalization ready for whenever somebody tells him that they can’t be true. There is nothing of the cliched crazy man in his voice as he talks about Gaza. Nevertheless this guy is metaphorically about one inch away from having conversations with invisible gophers. He says the land is beautiful and he will "cherish" it. His language matches what someone would say if they were having sex with the land. It's a form of what film-maker Billy Wilder allegedly told Nancy Reagan when she quizzed him about why the character played by Gloria Swanson had a pet chimp in their movie “Sunset Boulevard”: "that's because she was f'ing the monkey." Trump talks about Gaza like he is f'ing the monkey. B-Block (30:04) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Fox's Emily Compagno knows how to reform the media. Literally have them just republish Trump press releases. Well, it works for Fox. Dinesh D'Souza celebrates an Army Base NOT being re-re-named after a Civil War General, and Eric Adams, polling at 10% to be renominated for Mayor of New York, has not only sold out his city but now he is actively toying with switching to the GOP, where he will probably poll at LESS than 10%. C-Block (41:10) IN SPORTS: Oh man do I hate it when leagues shut down their seasons so the players can play made-up international tournaments. Wait, only the National Hockey League does that? As part of its marketing strategy to make this great game even LESS prominent? And by the way its new tournament unfolds as the 45th anniversary hits of a truly great international tournament: the 1980 Olympic Hockey medal competition. I covered it, and I'm still cold. Memories, and one of my radio reports, included.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony opens the show by talking with Michael, Nigel and Chris Cillizza about everything from the Super Bowl - the ads, the music, and the game itself. Tony talks more about the game with Michael Wilbon as well as Hubie Brown's final game, and Tony gets back into the Super Bowl with Jason La Canfora and then Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Late Night Special “Don't Leave Me Lonely” ; “Disco” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss changes need in the FBI and CIA, the Kennedy's and Caroline's allegations, Jay Bhattacharya, Scott Atlas and the HHS, recruitments in the military, ending PBS and NPR as hard-Left propagandists, and Chris Cillizza's and other's mea culpa on Covid and other lies from the Left.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Stephen A. Smith admitting that Democrats lied, as another right-wing “conspiracy theory” turned out to be true as a new DOJ report showed that there were dozens of FBI informants present on January 6; Chamath Palihapitiya of the “All-In Podcast” sharing a stunning graphic of why the incoming Trump administration is likely to be more pro-business than any administration before it; Bill Ackman telling CNBC why the economy might be about to boom; Van Jones admonishing Chris Cillizza and Democrats for continuing to imply that Donald Trump isn't smart and explaining why he is smarter than all of them; Alejandro Mayorkas telling CNN's Wolf Blitzer what is really going on with the mystery drones spotted above New Jersey; Jordan Peterson telling Tom Bilyeu of “Impact Theory” what really happens when you prioritize telling the truth no matter what the potential consequences are; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Holiday Travel Medical Emergency Kit - This Emergency Kit from The Wellness Company provides you with a carefully selected assortment of effective medications for sinus infections, strep throat, upper respiratory infections. Rubin Report viewers save $45 at checkout PLUS free shipping when they use code: RUBIN. Kits are ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE USA. Go to: https://TWC.health/RUBIN and use CODE: RUBIN Wrinkle Filler - Take years, or even decades off your appearance in under 2-minutes. Watch Dr. Layke's step-by-step video free and uninterrupted. Go to: https://BHMD1.com/Rubin 1775 Coffee - Peaberry coffee isn't your average bean—it's coffee's best-kept secret. It's denser, more flavorful, and packed with bold energy to kickstart your mornings. Rubin Report viewers get 15% off their order. Go to: https://1775coffee.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices