Podcast appearances and mentions of Henry Olsen

With the primary results in from the most competitive states, we're entering the calm-before-the-storm season of this year's midterm election. But rather than letting their guard down, top election analysts are bracing for another wacky cycle like the one that defied forecasts in 2o22. NBC's chief data analyst, Steve Kornacki, returns to Beyond the Polls to discuss […]

Latest installment of the Battleground 2026 series of The Sean Spicer Show, Sean turns his attention to the House races that could decide control of Congress this November. Sean is joined by Henry Olsen of The Washington Post for a deep dive into the congressional map, the districts emerging as true battlegrounds, and the political trends shaping races across the country. Which seats are most vulnerable? Where are Republicans playing offense—and where are Democrats gaining ground? And what will ultimately determine which party holds the Speaker's gavel in 2027? ----------------------------- Head on over to https://www.seanspicer.com subscribe for an ad free version of this podcast and support the show! ----------------------------- Bedford Reinforced Plastics - https://www.bedfordreinforced.com/spicer ----------------------------- https://ruffgreens.com/⁠ enter code: SPICER for your FREE starter pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Conservative Crossroads, the topic is passage of the SAVE Act necessary to ensure election integrity? Here to talk about that are two experts who have, in fact, run election agencies themselves. Don Palmer, Senior Legal Fellow of Election Integrity at the Heritage Foundation, will say it is essential. Stephen Richer, lecturer at […]

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First: As gas prices continue to rise with the war with Iran, there's renewed scrutiny of America's oil and gas companies. We speak with Dustin Meyer from the American Petroleum Institute about the impact on consumers and the state of oil and gas reserves in the U-S. Then: Conservative columnist and podcaster Henry Olsen of the Ethics and Public Policy Center discusses Campaign 2026 and political news of the week. Finally: A conversation with Amanda Litman – co-founder of the group "Run For Something" whose goal is to help elect young progressives. We'll talk about that effort – and the role of progressives in the midterm campaign and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina Republicans are heading back to the voting booth for the Senate runoff to select their nominee. Their choice is between Ralph Norman, a self-described MAGA outsider who has represented the state's Fifth Congressional District since 2017, and Darline Graham, the Trump-endorsed incumbent appointed last month following the sudden passing of her brother Lindsey. For […]

Florida's political environment has transformed profoundly over the last few decades. Following its mid-decadal redistricting, the state is preparing for an unusually high number of close contests in next week's primary, especially on the Republican side. Peter Schorsh, founder and editor of Florida Politics, joins Henry to forecast the scattered storms hanging above the state's […]

It's the Battleground Arena on the Sean Spicer Show. Will the GOP hold the House — or are Democrats about to flip it? Sean Spicer sits down with Henry Olsen, Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of the "Margin of Victory" newsletter for The Washington Post, for a full race-by-race breakdown of every Toss-Up seat in the Cook Political Report's 2026 House ratings. ----------------- https://www.seanspicer.com subscribe for an ad free version of this podcast ----------------- Bedford Reinforced Plastics - https://www.bedfordreinforced.com/spicer ----------------- https://ruffgreens.com/⁠ enter code: SPICER for your FREE starter pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott breaks down a busy night of primary elections and what the results could mean for the 2026 midterms. Dustin Grage analyzed Minnesota’s races after Republicans nominated Michele Tafoya for Senate and Lisa Demuth for governor, while Republican strategist Mark Graul examined David Crowley’s narrow victory over Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary and the broader political landscape in the state. Scott also covered South Carolina’s Republican Senate runoff, major polling misses in recent Democratic primaries, the record-setting sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, and controversy surrounding the Indiana Fever and Sophie Cunningham. Later, political strategist Henry Olsen explored whether Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should seize the moment and run for president in 2028, and newly minted Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya joined Scott to discuss her Minnesota primary victory and upcoming general-election battle against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the president have the sole and unitary authority to wield all tasks inside to the executive branch by the Constitution? Here to talk about this important topic are two excellent scholars and thinkers. John Yoo, the Emanuel Heller Professor of Law at UC Berkeley and perhaps the man who is most known for reviving […]

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The Wisconsin state motto is one word: “Forward.” And after Tuesday's primary in Michigan, we're reminded again that the progressive left has the momentum in the Democratic Party. To dive into what this left-wing insurgency means for Wisconsin, Henry brings back the Badger State's premier election analyst, Craig Gilbert. Craig explains how Democratic Socialist gubernatorial […]

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta discuss what is happening in the U.S. Senate, which is staying in session to deal with issues including the SAVE America Act and confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Then, Washington Post columnist and author of the Margin of Victory newsletter Henry Olsen joins the show to discuss lessons from Tuesday's Democratic primary results and today's primaries in Tennessee. And finally, Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert (Ret.) joins the team to discuss a possible agreement between Oman and Iran to open the Straits of Hormuz, whether American forces are running low on munitions, and whether a strategy of “strategic interdiction” - which would include striking high-value economic targets like Kharg Island - should be adopted by the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The conservative coalition that brought Donald Trump back to power looks increasingly unstable. But this turbulence may be a sign of vitality rather than decline. Once Trump leaves office, this new coalition can only thrive through compromise and policy innovation. A “new fusionism” that respects entrepreneurial genius while ensuring the gains of growth flow to workers as well as investors should serve as a guide.Guest Henry Olsen joins us to discuss the policies and ideas that could unite a conservative-populist coalition. Henry Olsen is a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and the author of The Working-Class Republican: Ronald Reagan and the Return of Blue-Collar Conservatism (Broadside Books, 2017). This podcast discusses themes from Henry's essay in the Summer 2026 issue of National Affairs: “Fusionism for the 21st Century.”

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It's primary day in 5 states today. SIMON talks to political analyst HENRY OLSEN on what he expects to see tonight when the polls close in Michigan, Kansas, Washington, Virginia and Missouri.

A primary-palooza is days away, with contests set for August 4th in Kansas, Missouri, Washington, and Virginia. But all eyes are on Michigan, a bellwether state with ambitious representatives tugging hard at it left, right, and center. Henry's here to shepherd us through the state's long list of battleground congressional districts. And, of course, he […]

Should conservatives abandon their opposition to increasing taxes, or should they retain the long standing policy? Here to argue in the affirmative that they should abandon that is Oren Cass, founder and Chief Economist of American Compass and here arguing against changing course and continuing to oppose tax increases is Grover Norquist, founder and president […]

Josh opens the show by discussing the future of the conservative movement and where the Right goes from here as it confronts bad actors within its own ranks. He explains why the debate on the Right must move in a more constructive direction if the movement hopes to remain strong in the years ahead. Josh is joined by Henry Olsen, Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss the conservative movement with and without Donald Trump, and what the future of the Republican Party looks like after a Trump presidency. Josh also reacts to the horrific stabbing in Manhattan on Thursday, arguing that enough is enough when it comes to anti-Semitic violence. He explains why these attacks must be condemned unequivocally and why inflammatory rhetoric from New York City's leadership risks fueling even more violence. Rafael Mangual of the Manhattan Institute joins the show to discuss New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, his approach to crime and criminal justice reform, and what his policies could mean for public safety in the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This series is all about pushing past the dichotomies of American politics to better understand why voters prefer X to Y, Yea to Nay, or Red to Blue. Our friends at the Pew Research Center are of a like mind, so we asked Director of Politics Jocelyn Kiley to join Henry to discuss the center's […]

Ethics and Public Policy Center Senior Fellow and Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen joins Michael to break down the rapidly shifting political landscape heading into the 2026 midterms. They discuss whether Republicans can hold the Senate, the Democratic Party's growing progressive divide, JD Vance's political future, Marco Rubio's prospects, Trump's grip on the GOP, and why the battle for 2028 may already be underway. Michael then takes listener calls on Iran, congressional war powers, and the latest twists in the Senate races. Original air date 21 July 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Partisan trends being what they are, it's increasingly rare to see an election actually decided in November. The parties matter more, the candidates a bit less. But that divide doesn't seem so big in the Grand Canyon State, and Arizonans like a maverick. Chuck Warren of Breaking Battlegrounds joins Henry to discuss the flamboyant characters vying […]

Henry Olsen, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of the "Beyond the Polls" newsletter for the Washington Post, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Ross Kaminsky to preview the 2026 November midterms. Olsen discussed a few different race shakeups from around the country, including the Senate race in Maine and South Carolina, as well as what he's looking to see from tonight's primetime address from President Trump. Listen to the full interview with Olsen below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should there be fewer or more limits on the number of foreign students and staff that are permitted at U.S. universities and encouraged to stay after their education? Jay P Greene, Senior Fellow at the Defense of Freedom Institute, says there should be more limits; Daniel Di Martino, Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, says there […]

Americans all rightly make a great deal about our democracy. But the partisan element sets in quickly, and the incessant debate extends even beyond the candidates and initiatives on the ballot. Stephen Richer (a fellow of the Cato Institute and Harvard Kennedy School and former Maricopa County recorder) joins Henry to discuss past and contemporary […]

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott examines the political and legal implications of the Supreme Court’s latest immigration ruling, along with the economic issues and election dynamics shaping the road to the midterms. Rep. Marlin Stutzman joined the program to discuss housing affordability, the SAVE America Act, Republican economic priorities, and the outlook for the upcoming elections. Then, Scott chats with Sen. Rick Scott and they focused on the key issues facing Washington and the conservative agenda. The show also featured Jill Simonian of PragerU Kids on civics and education, political analyst Henry Olsen breaking down recent election results and the competing factions within the Republican Party, and Scott’s commentary on Roy Cooper’s latest campaign messaging and congressional oversight of the U.S. Postal Service. https://www.besthotgrill.com https://www.chevon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Real Clear Politics, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the results of last night's primary races in New York City and the rise of Democratic Socialists within the Democratic Party. Then, Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss Democratic Party strategy for the midterms and 2028 in light of last night's primary results, and what they may mean for the futures of key Congressional Democrats including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY). As the episode wraps, our hosts discuss President Trump's sudden decision to cancel this morning's scheduled signing ceremony for the bipartisan Housing legislation. Also, Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago declares a “Transfemicide State of Emergency” for the city. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's topic is regulation of Artificial Intelligence. It's a big issue and we have two excellent people to discuss it: James Pethokoukis, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, who believes it should be relatively lightly regulated, while Ryan Girdusky from Project 1776 PAC believes in a stronger sense of regulation.

Start spreading the news: The Empire State is hitting the polls next week, and the election is gonna be something wild. Cook Political's Erin Covey is our tour de force guide through the many candidates vying to represent the city's distinct locales, including a “Commie Corridor,” which bumps up against the Wall Street district, which […]

We've got Senate runoffs in the Deep South next week, and that means we already know what's in the bag… right? Wrong! Jessica Taylor, Cook Political Report's Senate and Governors Editor, returns to update us on a couple of surprisingly close Republican primaries. Tune in to hear about an Alabama outsider's formidable challenge to the […]

Should employers have to verify or confirm the legal status of their workers before offering them a job? That's a contentious issue, along with the question of immigration, and we have many views within the conservative movement on it. To debate the issue this week: Daniel Kishi, senior policy analyst at American Compass who will […]

Though election watchers generally have to make peace with selfish motives and unpleasant truths, there is more to democracy than the cynics would have you believe. Sean Trende is back for a chat on this theme as it applies to the much-discussed redistricting wars. In 2020, the Virginia Supreme Court tasked Sean to help draft […]

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Tomorrow is Primary election day across the U.S. and there are lots of interesting races to watch. Political analyst & strategist HENRY OLSEN shares his thoughts with SIMON on races he's keeping his eye on, including our own Iowa gubernatorial race that has 5 Republican candidates seeking the highest elected office in our state. HENRY is also author of "The Working Class Republican" and co-author of "The 4 Faces of the Republican Party".

It's the night before the day of! Obviously we're talking about tomorrow's much anticipated Primary Election Day. SIMON talks to analyst HENRY OLSEN about his thoughts on several races across the country tomorrow, including the 5-way Republican candidate race for Governor. Later, SIMON and MRS C discuss a few national headlines and take listener calls. All this and MORE!

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America is a change agent. Just this week, we witnessed another sign of that as unstoppable MAGA momentum pushed notorious Ken Paxton to a walloping victory over party loyalist John Cornyn. So how does one gauge public opinion in such a dynamic terrain? To answer that, Henry sits down with James Kanagasooriam of the research […]

Texas is known for super-sizing every endeavor, so amid another hyper-polarized election season you can bet on a spectacle with an ensemble cast down south. Scott Braddock of Quorum Report joins Henry this week to give us the inside scoop on the Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff and a close look at the characters vying for redrawn House […]

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Wednesday, May 20, 20264:20 pm: Bart Marcois, political analyst and writer and host of “A Minute with Bart” on YouTube, joins the program to discuss his piece for American Greatness about how lessons we learned from North Korea equate to today's conflict with Iran.4:38 pm: Henry Olsen, Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins the program for a conversation about his piece in the Washington Post on how the outcomes of Tuesday's primary elections only reinforced what was believed about each of the political parties.6:05 pm: Guy Ciarrocchi, political commentator and contributor to Real Clear Pennsylvania, joins the show to discuss his piece about how Pennsylvania is to blame for the current mania surrounding gerrymandering and redistricting.6:38 pm: John Kotek, Senior V.P. of Policy Development and Public Affairs for the Nuclear Energy Institute, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about how Utah is emerging as a leader in nuclear energy development.

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott analyzes the political fallout from Tuesday’s major primaries, highlighting President Trump’s continued dominance within the Republican Party following high-profile victories and the defeat of Congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s costly 4th District race. Then, Scott takes a look at the escalating tensions with Iran and Cuba, including new charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro tied to the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown. Guests included Henry Olsen on the national primary landscape and redistricting battles, retired Navy Commander Kirk Lippold on the ongoing Iran conflict and U.S. foreign policy, Senator Dave McCormick on public concerns surrounding AI data centers and energy infrastructure, Josh Kraushaar on progressive rhetoric shaping battleground elections, and Frannie Block on how teachers’ unions spend heavily to influence politics and education. Go to BalanceofNature.com today and get 10% OFF the Whole Health System™ supplements when you use Discount Code: SCOTT. https://www.chevron.com/america See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Conservative Crossroads: What is conservatism's core principle? Freedom or Virtue? We're joined by John Hood, president of the John William Pope Foundation and co-founder of the Freedom Conservatism Project, and Josh Hammer, host of the “Josh Hammer Show” and senior editor at large at Newsweek. Update: The video version is now available.

We've got seven primaries coming through this week, and that means we're on the move! First, Martha Zoller takes Henry on a tour of Georgia's crowded Republican contests to vie for John Ossoff's Senate seat, House districts, and the Governor's mansion in Atlanta. Next, we jump up north, where Erin Covey returns to give an […]

The old rhyme promises that May brings the flowers, and sure enough we're seeing early bursts of the election season bloom! This week, Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report guides us through three surprisingly close Republican primaries in the reliably red South. Get to know the candidates chasing open Senate seats in Alabama and […]

This week on Conservative Crossroads:  Is the war with Iran in America's best interest? Taking the affirmative is Rebeccah Heinrichs, a senior fellow at Hudson Institute and the director of its Keystone Defense Initiative. She specializes in US national defense policy with a focus on strategic deterrence. Opposing the war is Curt Mills, the Executive Director […]

When the Trump administration launched its controversial mid-decade redistricting effort earlier this year, it was met not only with howls of outrage from Democrats but also with steadfast opposition from Republicans in Indiana. Now, the president and Governor Mike Braun are weighing in on the state senate primaries, endorsing challengers over the defectors. To take […]

It's no secret that ordinary Americans are often puzzled by the fights animating partisans inside the Beltway. A question emerges, however: What would our representatives talk about if they thought more like the people who elected them? Today, Henry sits down with Tim Goeglein of Focus on the Family to discuss his new book, What […]

This week on Conservative Crossroads: How deeply should America be involved in supporting Ukraine? Or should it be involved at all? Luke Coffey says, “Yes,” Michael Brandon Dougherty says, “No.”

In the two-and-a-half years since the October 7th attacks, political observers have witnessed a substantial change in American sentiment toward Israel. Josh Kraushaar, editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider, joins Henry to consider the unsettling development and the implications of the breakdown in bipartisan support for our beleaguered ally. Plus: Returned from Hungary, Henry has a few observations that […]

In this episode, Mark Davis dives into the ongoing debate between President Trump and Pope Leo over the war in Iran. He's joined by Henry Olsen, a columnist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, who shares his insights on the Hungarian election and its implications for the region. The conversation also touches on the resignation of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzalez, as well as the role of Christianity in the abolitionist movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3. This segment features debates between supply-side and demand-side arguments regarding workforce decline. While Henry Olsen points to structural economic shocks and disability benefits, Jared Bernstein emphasizes weakening demand for labor. Eberstadt highlights a lack of official data on 25 million "invisible" American ex-felons. (3)1940