Podcast appearances and mentions of kevin mccarthy

In true smokescreen timing, word of Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis (which doctors say would have been known 5-7 years ago, unless for medical malpractice) drops RIGHT AFTER Axios releases damning audio from Robert Hur's sit-down interview with the former president. Kevin McCarthy calls for Jeffries and Schumer to resign as we flash back to Biden's personal physician running from reporters questioning why a Parkinson's expert was visiting the White House so often.

Seeing the Unseen: Kevin's Journey Through Business, Blind Spots, and Redemption In this deeply introspective episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I sat down with Kevin, a business owner and consultant whose journey is as cautionary as it is inspiring. Kevin pulls back the curtain on his early days—driven, ambitious, but unaware of the blind spots that would later cost him everything. From selling a business during the height of the .com boom to entering a consulting deal that spiraled into a federal fraud case, Kevin's story is a sobering reminder of how even well-intentioned professionals can find themselves in unthinkable circumstances. His experience led to 33 months in federal prison for a crime he didn't knowingly commit. But Kevin's story doesn't end in incarceration—it begins there. What followed was a profound period of personal growth. Kevin speaks candidly about the thinking errors and unconscious biases that clouded his judgment and how this hard-earned clarity sparked a lifelong commitment to self-awareness and helping others see what they might be missing. Together, we explored the dangers of overlooked blind spots in leadership—how they lead to disengagement, poor communication, and costly turnover. We talked about the Gallup report highlighting the steep drop in employee engagement and what organizations must do to reverse that trend. Hint: it starts with middle management and a real investment in people—not just performance. Kevin also introduced his Blind Spot Assessment, a powerful tool used by organizations including the American Board of Radiology to identify and address cognitive gaps in leaders. Whether for candidate screening or leadership development, it's becoming a game-changer in building healthier workplace cultures. This episode is a masterclass in leadership accountability, personal transformation, and the human capacity to rise from failure. Kevin's bestselling book, Blind Spots: Why Good People Make Bad Choices, dives even deeper into his story—and it's well worth the read. If you've ever wondered how a leader can go from success to setback and back again—this one's for you. Website:  https://BlindSpots.com Book:  https://amzn.to/3YMsJfQ  

This week on The Shiver Show, we plunge into one of the most haunting tales of duality ever written: Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Join hosts Mary Labrie and Greg Flynn as they guide you through the chilling 1974 CBS Radio Mystery Theater adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novella—a radio drama that explores the terrifying conflict between good and evil in each human soul.This gripping episode was penned for radio by George Lowther, a prolific writer and director who masterfully condensed Stevenson's psychological thriller into a taut, atmospheric production that still resonates today. The story unfolds through the signature CBS Radio Mystery Theater format: brooding narration, moody orchestration, and immersive sound effects that echo the shadowy streets of Victorian London.At the heart of this production is a powerhouse performance by Kevin McCarthy as the conflicted Dr. Henry Jekyll and his monstrous alter ego, Edward Hyde. McCarthy's dynamic range—moving seamlessly from refined intellect to feral rage—anchors the drama and elevates the horror. Mary and Greg delve deep into what apparently inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write this story, and the themes of identity, repression, and moral ambiguity. Whether you're a longtime old time radio fan or you just love horror, this episode of The Shiver Show promises thrills, chills, and thoughtful reflection.

I’m learning that chiropractic care is more than alignment of spinal adjusting. It is often about improving the flow of the body and steering things toward wellbeing. Dr McCarthy is both a human and animal chiropractor. Join me, Doc Martin, and my guest Dr Kevin McCarthy in a conversation of flow and what it is like to be a healer for humans and animals alike. Watch: https://youtu.be/09eXWOPQ8S4

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Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Kevin McCarthy and Kara Swisher's appearance on “Real Time with Bill Maher” where Bill Maher had trouble accepting that Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are currently looking like the most likely leaders of the Democratic Party; “Meet the Press'” Kristen Welker not being able to disagree with Donald Trump's blunt statements about securing the Southern border and stopping the flow of illegal immigration; Fox News' Jesse Watters exposing the bodycam footage of Kilmar Ábrego García possibly being involved in a human trafficking operation; “The View's” Whoopi Goldberg having a new reason to regret calling for Alcatraz Prison to be reopened to imprison Donald Trump; how Bill Nye the Science Guy is using his science shows to indoctrinate kids in the leftist's gender identity ideology; Elon Musk introducing Fox News' Jesse Watters to “Big Balls” and other employees of the DOGE while sharing some of the craziest examples of government waste and fraud that they've found; 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: Lumen.Me - Lumen is the world's first handheld metabolic coach that measures your metabolism through your breath. It lets you know if you're burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, and sleep. Go to: https://lumen.me/rubin to get 15% OFF! Home Title Lock - Ensure that your home title is safe from thieves. Sign up today and you'll get a FREE Title History Report plus a FREE 14-day trial of their Million Dollar TripleLock Protection—that's 24/7 monitoring of your title, urgent alerts to any changes, and if fraud should happen they'll spend up to ONE MILLION dollars to fix it. Go to: http://hometitlelock.com/rubinreport and USE promo code RUBIN CBDistillery.com- Struggling with poor sleep or aches and pains? Take the advice of our over 2 million satisfied customers. Use CBD after physical activity for reductions in stress and pain. Order now and save up to 25% on everything! Go to: http://CBDistillery.com and enter PROMO CODE: RUBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05/02 Hour 4: Sean Deveney Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Entertainment Page - 19:00 Kevin McCarthy Joins The Junkies - 32:00

05/02 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 44:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:08:00 The Sports Junkies break down the top storylines surrounding DC sports. Today's guests were Sean Deveney and Kevin McCarthy.

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04/18 Hour 4: Jay Busbee Joins The Junkies - 1:00 RFK Stadium Site Is Facing Some Backlash - 18:00 Kevin McCarthy Joins The Junkies - 28:00

04/18 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 43:00 Hour 3 - 1:24:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies preview the Washington Capitals first round matchup against Montreal. The guys also look ahead to the 2025 NFL draft. Today's guests were Jay Busbee and Kevin McCarthy.

This new podcast episode is derived from the "Breaking News" BISA webinar conducted last week in response to current market conditions.Join John Olerio, BISA President and Head of Wealth Management at Lighthouse CU, Kevin McCarthy, SVP at Synovus Securities, and Anthony Saglimbene, Chief Market Strategist at Ameriprise for a timely 30-minute discussion on how you should be working with your clients during extreme market volatility.Topics include:Coaching advisors to handle client anxiety as well as their own anxiety.Managing proactive communication.Building trustHelping clients stay the course.The importance of financial planningLeveraging the learning moment for advisors who don't do enough financial planning.

Advise, the automated data, analytics and AI platform provider helping retail manufacturers and brand-owners to unlock revenues and margin growth, has launched a new GenAI-powered agent. The expert GenAI assistant has been trained by Advise engineers to enhance customer decision-making, giving them competitive advantage. It represents an €8M investment by the Dublin-based company in the development of its AI platform. Advise's GenAI agent is a major update to the company's AI-powered SaaS platform and can help brands to reach actionable insights 10X faster than previous methods. The platform collates and harmonises sales, inventory and customer data from multiple sources into a single platform. The Advise analytics engine filters out data noise, identifies key patterns and presents the most critical information in real-time. The customised GenAI agent further enhances this process by translating complex analytics into clear, natural language explanations and recommendations, turning statistical outputs into human-digestible insights. The latest release was created by Advise's Dublin-based engineering team, using a customised and trained large language model (LLM). While more widely available LLMs are typically limited to chatbot-style interactions, Advise's agent moves beyond this. The GenAI agent has been trained to augment the role of the category manager - the expert responsible for understanding product performance and optimising new product, pricing and promotion strategies. In doing so, the platform empowers consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands such as Kerry, Dr. Oetker, Pilgrim Food Masters, Tayto and Britvic, to take decisive action that will result in revenue growth. Advise has programmed the customised GenAI agent to work from a structured set of instructions and best practices. With the ability to personalise its output according to each customer, it can detect market shifts, anticipate trends and deliver guided and relevant insights tailored to business needs. The agent also ranks, through a News Feed on the Advise platform, its insights based on relevance and urgency, ensuring users receive tailored, high-value recommendations on their next steps. Kevin McCarthy, CEO, Advise, said: "Many businesses are still focusing on data collection and analytics, but we have moved beyond that. We have automated data processing and evolved GenAI to augment and act as a valuable assistant to category managers; turning data into insights and decisive actions that drive margin growth and competitive advantage. "At Advise, we believe that the future of category management isn't just about gathering more data; it's about making smarter decisions, faster. Our new GenAI agent doesn't just analyse; it anticipates. It learns, adapts, and prioritises what matters most for each brand, providing tailored recommendations that translates directly into growth. It enables users to move beyond spreadsheets and dashboards to proactive decision-making. "LLMs are hugely powerful and are impacting every industry, but their output is non-deterministic and they suffer from creative hallucinations. This can make them unsuitable for numeric and statistical analysis unless carefully managed. What we have created is the next generation of CPG decision-making: where you don't just gain trustworthy information, but a strategic advantage using GenAI. In a world where speed and precision define success, this is how the best brands will stay ahead." See more stories here.

In this episode, bestselling author and CEO of Blind Spots, Kevin McCarthy, shares a deeply personal story of how unchecked blind spots, not bad intent, can quietly derail careers, culture, and company performance. After spending 33 months in federal prison for a white-collar crime he didn't knowingly commit, Kevin emerged with a mission: help leaders see what they're not seeing before it costs them everything.When top performers become first-line managers, most are handed the title without the tools. We explore why so many sales managers default to deal reviews instead of skill development, how perception gaps fracture team trust, and why most coaching is misnamed and misdirected. Kevin breaks down the cognitive science behind decision-making under pressure and explains how poor coaching hygiene is driving regrettable attrition. This conversation hits directly at the heart of today's frontline execution crisis and offers a clear path forward for CROs who want to scale with integrity.Top Takeaways: Blind spots—not bad intentions—derail leaders. Kevin's story underscores that well-meaning leaders can still make costly mistakes if they lack self-awareness and critical thinking under pressure.Perception gaps destroy trust and performance. The difference between how a manager intends to communicate and how it's received can lead to misalignment, demotivation, and attrition.Sales managers are promoted, not prepared. High-performing reps are often elevated into management without training in people leadership, coaching skills, or emotional intelligence.Most sales coaching isn't actually coaching. Managers default to forecasting and deal reviews, missing the opportunity to develop reps' skills in a systematic and personalized way.One-size-fits-all management breaks teams. Kevin explains how failing to adapt your coaching style to each rep's communication style and mindset leads to disengagement.The hardest job in the company is being ignored. First-line managers juggle execution, admin, and development but rarely get the support, tools, or training to coach effectively.Reps leave when they don't feel developed. Talent walks when managers only talk numbers. Real coaching connects with reps' goals, strengths, and growth trajectory.Self-awareness is the most underdeveloped leadership skill. Kevin makes the case that improving self-awareness and emotional intelligence in managers is the single best lever for improving sales culture.Frontline execution problems are strategic risks. What looks like a rep issue is often a management system failure—CROs must prioritize manager enablement if they want predictable performance.Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yb1wPzUxyrfR0Dx35ym1A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-build-a-coaching-culture/id1699901434 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NvYWNoMnNjYWxlLWhvdy1tb2Rlcm4tbGVhZGVycy1idWlsZC1hLWNvYWNoaW5nLWN1bHR1cmU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fd188af6-7c17-4b2e-a0b2-196ecd6fdf77 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-5419703 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Coach2Scale CoachEm™ is the first Coaching Execution Platform that integrates deep learning technology to proactively analyze patterns, highlight the "why" behind the data with root causes, and identify the actions that will ultimately improve business results going forward.  These practical coaching recommendations for managers will help their teams drive more deals, bigger deals, faster deals, and loyal customers. Built with decades of go-to-market experience, world-renowned data scientists, and advanced causal AI/ML technology, CoachEm™ leverages your existing tech stack to increase rep productivity, increase retention, and replicate best practices across your team.Learn more at coachem.io

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04/04 Hour 4: Entertainment Page - 1:00 Caps Alt Cast Tonight / EB Learns About Harry Potter - 20:00 Kevin McCarthy Joins The Junkies - 31:00

04/04 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:10:00 The Sports Junkies continue to break down Alex Ovechkin's record chase ahead of tonight's game against Chicago. Today's guests were Brian Keefe, Jason Demers, and Kevin McCarthy.

The Spiel welcomes Anthony Breznican, Vespe's Kingcast co-host and entertainment reporter extraordinaire at Vanity Fair, to talk about Amblin's Innerspace. This weird-ass movie was directed by Joe Dante and produced by Spielberg and is all about a shrunk down Dennis Quaid getting injected into Martin Short's butt and that's just the start of this crazy '80s flick. Bond-esque villains, mini-Kevin McCarthy, a pissed off screenwriter and a who's who of very famous people that almost made this movie. Innerspace is a trip and a hell of a lot of fun to revisit. If you dig The Spiel, consider joining The Spiel's Patreon. Throw us a few bucks a month and you'll not only directly support the show, you'll also get bonus episodes and access to the Discord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03/28 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 44:00 Hour 3 - 1:26:00 Hour 4 - 2:08:00 The Sports Junkies recap Maryland's loss to Florida last night. The guys also break down the upcoming March Madness games. Today's guests were Will Dawkins and Kevin McCarthy.

From 03/28 Hour 4: Kevin McCarthy joins The Sports Junkies to preview the top new movies.

03/28 Hour 4: Should Washington Trade Back In The NFL Draft - 1:00 Kevin McCarthy Joins The Junkies - 14:00 Game Show Giveaway - 31:00

Guest: Zac Bookman, CEO and Co-Founder of OpenGovThirteen years after co-founding the government transparency startup OpenGov, Zac Bookman is still finding ways to surprise people. In 2023, Cox Enterprises bought the company for $1.8 billion — but as far as Zac is concerned, “we're just getting started.”“ I left the vast majority of my net worth in the company,” he says. “So I'm a believer. I'm all in.”The mission of powering “more effective and accountable government” has been stable since OpenGov's earliest days, and that mission has informed everything from hiring to M&A to the decision to sell. “These people buy and don't sell,” Zac said of Cox. “They're all in on the mission. And they're all in on taking care of employees. So I see a triple win: A win for employees, win for the investors, win for the customers, maybe a quadruple win for me and the management.”Chapters:(01:46) - OpenGov's mission (04:34) - Shrinking the product-market fit (07:34) - Super misson driven (08:59) - Why OpenGov almost shut down (13:08) - Zac's early career (16:16) - Picking (and losing) a CTO (22:50) - Growing upside-down (25:29) - The SPAC backstabber (31:26) - Why Zac didn't get fired (33:24) - Selling in 2024 (37:04) - Growth by acquisition (42:31) - John Chambers and PMF (49:32) - Zac's cross-country bike ride (56:25) - Expectations vs. reality (58:57) - The coup attempt (01:01:59) - Tiring work (01:05:47) - Going to the White House (01:09:40) - DOGE & disrespect (01:12:54) - “We're just getting started” (01:14:18) - Who OpenGov is hiring (and where) (01:15:13) - What “grit” means to Zac Mentioned in this episode: Joe Lonsdale, Cox Enterprises, OpenAI, the Department of Government Efficiency, Workday, H.R. McMaster, Stanford University, Formation 8, 8VC, the National Academy of Sciences, the Stanford Review, Kamala Harris, Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan, Coinbase, Earn, Ben Horowitz, Facebook, Steve Laughlin, Cisco, Laurene Powell Jobs, Glynn Capital, Acme, Allen & Company, Harry You, Joe Tucci, EMC, Bill Green, Accenture, Tyler Technologies, HP, Josh Kushner, GTY Technology Holdings, John Keker, Palantir, CKAN, Oracle, Kevin McCarthy, The American Technology Council Summit, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Satya Nadella, Pat Gelsinger, Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, Elon Musk, Bill Clinton, and Al Gore.Links:Connect with ZacLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

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On Friday's Mark Levin Show, President Trump put the hammer down on Iran, Russia, and the Hitler youth protestors at colleges and universities. Trump is adopting an aggressive and strategic approach to both foreign and domestic challenges. He is pressuring Russia and Ukraine to negotiate an end to their war with sanctions and diplomacy, while simultaneously threatening Iran if it does not agree to a nuclear deal. Domestically, he is taking a strong stance against antisemitic university protestors.  The Trump administration is taking actions that the Biden administration wouldn't. We see Hitler youth antisemitism in the streets, and Trump is stepping up to address it. The Trump administration has canceled $400 million in grants and contracts to Columbia University due to "inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students." Also, over the last seven or eight years, China has significantly muscled up and is now a serious force. Billions of dollars have been spent on everything except the U.S. military, but Trump will fix that. Later, it's fine to have people with strong opinions, but the hosts on The View are unhinged radicals. They constantly cross the line, with Sunny Hostin leading the pack as the worst offender. ABC News apparently has no issue with her calling for people to fight and die. Hostin needs to be fired for pushing violence like that. Finally, Kevin McCarthy calls in to explain that the Democrats are in chaos, fighting an internal civil war with no clear leader in the House, even after the election. In California, Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions have him clashing with the party by opposing men in women's sports, fueling the divide. The split isn't just left versus hard left—there are no moderates anymore, just Marxists and socialists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03/07 Hour 4: Entertainment Page - 1:00 Tai Felton Joins The Junkies - 16:00 Kevin McCarthy Joins The Junkies - 34:00

03/07 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:28:00 Hour 4 - 2:09:00 The Sports Junkies break down the latest Washington Commanders news. Today's guests were Brian Keefe, Tai Felton, and Kevin McCarthy.

02/28 Hour 4: Entertainment Page / Bowe Debate - 1:00 This NFL QB Is Drawing Lots Of Trade Interest - 16:00 Kevin McCarthy Joins The Junkies - 30:00

02/28 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 44:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies break down the top storylines surrounding the NFL Combine. The guys also react to Mike Maher's latest movie review. Today's guests were Will Dawkins and Kevin McCarthy.

My Tutor (1983) synopsis: “A rich father hires a tutor for his son. The son is a horny teenager and the tutor is a gorgeous blonde. Complications ensue.”Starring: Matt Lattanzi, Caren Kaye, Kevin McCarthy, and Crispin GloverDirector: George BowersThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey breakdown and review My Tutor! A sleazy teen sex comedy that has some remarkably sweet moments. But that's not why you watch My Tutor, you watch it for the healthy dose of nudity, and for Crispin Glover in his first theatrical role! You can tell he's going to be a star, even with the limited screen time he gets in this movie.Leave a comment on our socials and let us know if you watched My Tutor growing up!— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

02/21 Hour 2: Kevin McCarthy Joins The Junkies - 1:00 How Many Commanders Made The NFL's Top 100 - 18:00 Brian Keefe Joins The Junkies - 27:00

02/21 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:24:00 Hour 4 - 2:10:00 The Sports Junkies recap last night's clash between USA and Canada. The guys also break down the top movies/tv shows throughout the show. Today's guests were Kevin McCarthy, Brian Keefe, David Bernad (in studio), and Jim Van Stone.

From 02/21 Hour 2: Kevin McCarthy joins The Sports Junkies to break down the best new movies.

I can think of no more romantic way for you to spend a quiet moment alone with your partner on this Valentine's Day than drawing a warm bath, throwing in some scented oils, and reading aloud the latest Politics, Politics, Politics post. "Great point, Justin," you can say to each other as you make longing eye contact and renew your commitment to one another. But it is in that spirit of passion that I tell you: somebody's gonna get f***ed — either the House or the Senate. This is a Republican problem, and we are in strange days. Normally, the People's House, which has a far higher headcount, operates with majorities of 10, 15, 20, maybe even 30 seats, at least in a bygone, un-gerrymandered era. In those situations, you could craft policy where some members of your own coalition wouldn't have to vote for it. The Republicans don't have that luxury.Right now, the House majority is two. Two people. And reinforcements aren't coming until April with the Florida special elections. We have no idea when the New York special election to replace Elise Stefanik will happen. The House wants to pass one big, beautiful bill with all of Donald Trump's agenda in it. The Senate doesn't want that. They would rather pass two bills. Over the last few days, as Lindsey Graham moved a budget bill out of the Senate, the message has been clear: if the House can't act, the Senate will. Meanwhile, the House, constantly scrapping for power because of its easily divided nature, is saying, "No, we're sending you one bill. You figure it out." And here's the inside sauce on it: the reason the House wants one bill, many House Republicans don't like massive bills crammed with everything at once. They prefer voting on things individually. But Republicans can't afford to do that right now. They need members to vote against what they've pledged to vote for, and the only way they believe they can achieve that is by bundling multiple things together including some things that fussy members can't not vote for.For example? Budget hawks who won't raise the debt by one penny… are you not going to vote for border funding? Same for Border Warriors who want every illegal migrant out tomorrow along with their whole family… are you going to be an all-or-nothing puritan and not green light the tax cuts?The Senate sending two bills to the House is a problem for Republicans. The first bill, likely the border package, would pass easily. But when the second bill—probably tax cuts—comes around, budget hawks will balk. And if the House, Senate, and White House are all in Republican hands but fail to pass Trump's legislative agenda, that would be a disaster. The Senate's noise has some in the White House thinking the House is a lost cause. Yesterday, the House finally released a budget, and sources inside the chamber are unhappy. “The numbers are bad, campaign promises are broken, and member priorities are ignored,” As one source put it. "We need a speaker with big balls. In fact, I'd take (Elon's) Big Balls over Mike Johnson's any day."Which brings us to Speaker Johnson, the Hudsucker Proxy speaker. If you've never seen that movie, Tim Robbins plays a mailroom worker who gets unexpectedly elevated to CEO by a scheming board looking for a patsy. The movie ends with Robbins proving himself to be an exceptional CEO. Johnson would love for that to be his story. But the speakership in this situation is an impossible job. He can only afford to lose two votes, and one of them is already Thomas Massie. He got this job because, after Kevin McCarthy was ousted, every other candidate had at least four enemies. Johnson? He was just well-liked enough to slip through. Now, he's at the center of the storm.The House budget committee has angered members, and things are bleak. This doesn't mean the end, but it does mean they might have to split into two bills. If that happens, tax cuts might take a long time—or not happen at all. That's a problem because tax cuts are a kitchen table issue. If Trump's cuts aren't in place by next year, it would be a massive failure. The number one reason people voted for Trump was to get inflation under control. If taxes go up, it's a disaster.And the issue here is that there is no legislative North Star. Paul Ryan isn't walking through that door. He was a legislative guy, a wonk. Right now, there's no one like that in the House. And there's certainly no one like that in the White House. And that's where we land now. The big question? Considering all the noise that has been made by DOGE, does the idea of those savings factor into any of these budget talks?If not, then get ready for a bumpy ride with the first test being the expiration of government funding on March 14th. Chapters:- 00:00:00 - Introduction and Overview- 00:00:50 - Valentine's Day Special Opening- 00:01:19 - Discussion on House vs. Senate Republican Strategies- 00:02:38 - The House's Push for a Single Comprehensive Bill- 00:04:38 - Challenges in Passing Trump's Legislative Agenda- 00:07:27 - Interview with Matt Laszlo on Congressional Dynamics- 00:10:12 - Democrats' Internal Struggles and Strategy- 00:20:22 - Potential Government Shutdown and Democratic Response- 00:32:00 - Republicans' Legislative Challenges and Budget Issues- 00:39:00 - Lobbying Efforts to Influence Trump's Immigration Policies- 01:00:00 - Interview with Dave Leventhal on Lobbying and Immigration- 01:24:00 - Closing Remarks and Additional News Updates This is a public episode. 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02/07 FULL SHOW: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:28:00 Hour 4 - 2:08:0 The Sports Junkies preview and predict Sunday's Super Bowl between Kansas City and Philly. Today's guests were Kevin McCarthy, Neil Greenberg, and Jimmy Traina.

02/07 Hour 1: Terps Crumble Against Ohio State / Alt Cast Preview - 1:00 Jayden Wins Offensive ROTY / Josh Allen Wins MVP - 15:00 Kevin McCarthy Joins The Junkies - 32:00

01/31 Hour 2: Kevin McCarthy Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Should The Commanders Change Their Uniforms - 17:00 Cam Newton Might Be On To Something - 31:00

01/31 FULL SHOW: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:27:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies break down the state of DC sports and discuss the top storylines around the world. Today's guests were Kevin McCarthy, Brian Keefe, and Sam Morril.

From 01/31 Hour 2: Kevin McCarthy joins The Sports Junkies to break down the top new movies.

President Trump has reclaimed his seat in the Oval Office, so Trey and former Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy answer one pivotal question on many minds, what's next on the agenda? Speaker McCarthy provides insight into the rules of the budget committee and the path House Republicans should take to ensure that the President's plans are met while they have control of a slim majority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being the Republican House leader is a little like marrying Henry VIII. At some point, you're getting your head cut off.  But for now, Mike Johnson remains not just physically intact—but in a position of incredible power. Two weeks ago, Johnson was reelected Speaker of the House on the first ballot. Despite having only the narrowest of House majorities—the Republicans control the House by four votes, 219 vs. 215 Democrats—Mike Johnson was able to unite the Republican Party's warring factions—moderates, the Freedom Caucus, the Raw Milk caucus, libertarians, hawks, doves, and whatever Lauren Boebert is—behind him.  It was tough to pull off, as it would've taken only a couple of No votes to send him off to that Republican Valhalla where John Boehner chain-smokes and chugs merlot, Paul Ryan does push-ups, and Kevin McCarthy throws darts at a photo of Matt Gaetz. Now, Donald Trump will become president of the United States and Mike Johnson will have the task of shepherding his agenda through Congress. And because the Republicans control the House by only four seats, the Speaker might have to get very close to some moderate Democrats—particularly those with constituents itching for a tax cut.  Today on Honestly, Speaker Johnson breaks down this challenge. He talks about how the party moves forward with two different visions for America; why he thinks Biden was “the worst president ever”; he recalls an eerie experience with Biden in the Oval Office; and he even gives us a taste of his uncanny Trump impression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress peacefully certified Donald Trump's electoral victory on January 6, 2025, while House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries made an embarrassing verbal misstep, and Stephen looks into some alarming news about alcohol. Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger blames President-elect Donald Trump's reelection on Republican leaders like Kevin McCarthy who chose to back the former president even after blaming him for the violence on January 6, 2021. His documentary, “The Last Republican,” is in theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01/03 Hour 4: Scott Abraham Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Drab Finally Lifts A 3 Month Caller Ban - 17:00 Kevin McCarthy Joins The Junkies - 29:00

01/03 FULL SHOW: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 42:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:08:00 The Sports Junkies make history today as Cakes hosts the first ever one man show. Today's guests were John Feinstein, Scott Abraham, and Kevin McCarthy.

12/27 Hour 2: Kevin McCarthy Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Chris Doering Joins The Junkies - 15:00 Weekend Parlay - 34:00

12/27 FULL SHOW: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 43:00 Hour 3 - 2:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies break down the Commanders vs Falcons matchup and analyze Washington's path to victory. Today's guests were Kevin McCarthy, Chris Doering, John Feinstein, Ed Cooley, and Scott Abraham.

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John is joined by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss this year's election, next year's Congress, and the agita about his party's future. Jeffries argues that although the Democratic performance on November 5 was undeniably “disappointing,” it was hardly catastrophic; that of all of Donald Trump's disconcerting appointments, RFK, Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services may be the most dangerous; and that while he disagrees with Mike Johnson about much, he sees the speaker as a “good man” whom he can do business with (neither of which he could say so readily about Kevin McCarthy). Jeffries also describes how his new children's book, The ABCs of Democracy, was influenced by Schoolhouse Rock, and offers his (solid) list of the all-time top five rap MCs and (unassailable) opinion that The Wire is the greatest TV show ever made. 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