Podcasts about political theater

Congress avoided a shutdown fight until December, but passed on several sticky problems it will need to address after Election Day. CQ Roll Editor in Chief Jason Dick and CQ Roll Call Budget Editor David Lerman outline the major fights looming in November in a very special Political Theater and CQ Budget podcast collaboration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress avoided a shutdown fight until December, but passed on several sticky problems it will need to address after Election Day. CQ Roll Editor in Chief Jason Dick and CQ Roll Call Budget Editor David Lerman outline the major fights looming in November in a very special Political Theater and CQ Budget podcast collaboration.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress avoided a shutdown fight until December, but passed on several sticky problems it will need to address after Election Day. CQ Roll Editor in Chief Jason Dick and CQ Roll Call Budget Editor David Lerman outline the major fights looming in November in a very special Political Theater and CQ Budget podcast collaboration.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we discuss attending the Star Awards during PDX Hip-Hop week where DJ Pounce received an award (8:45), the passing of Dolly Parton and her impact (26:20), and Enes Kanter Freedom gets banned from Chicago Sky games (40:20).

Roll Call Editor in Chief Jason Dick and 535 Political Analyst Susan Davis discuss congressional efforts to address affordability with CQ Roll Call leadership Staff Writer Savannah Behrmann for the Roll Call/535 Policy Podcast Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roll Call Editor in Chief Jason Dick and 535 Political Analyst Susan Davis discuss surface transportation reauthorization legislation and other transportation-related issues with CQ Roll Call transportation Staff Writer Kelly Livingston for the Roll Call/535 Policy Podcast Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monica Perez: NATO, Voting, Immigration, Political Theater, AND MUCH MORE! The Moncia Perez Show on DTB! ===== THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: (Welcome to our NEW sponsor) Signal Investigations: https://www.signalpi.com/ Nutrition World: https://nutritionw.com/ Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/ Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/ Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ Our House Studio: https://ourhousestudiosinc.com/ Team Montieth Real Estate - Lori Montieth: https://www.findchattanoogarealestate.com/ Ballinger and Associates - Risk Management: https://ballingerandassociates.com/ AirSpace Acoustics: https://www.airspaceacoustics.com/ BWELL4EVER: Labs and IV Therapies: https://www.bwell4ever.org/ ALL THINGS JEFF STYLES: www.thejeffstyles.com PART OF THE NOOGA PODCAST NETWORK: www.noogapodcasts.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

DTB Podcast Share: Monica Perez: NATO, Voting, Immigration, Political Theater, AND MUCH MORE! The Moncia Perez Show on DTB! Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is to provide different perspectives - give historical context - model how to talk with those whom we may disagree with - tie foundational principals to today's headlines - PLUS, have some fun along the way. Please leave us a review and share with your friends! (A PODCAST PROVIDED AND OWNED BY DURING THE BREAK PODCASTS) Brought to you by Eric Buchanan and Associates: www.buchanandisability.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

EP.640After battling a few transmission gremlins, Michael and Victor finally lock in for a long distance conversation spanning continents from the studio to the Caucasus Mountains near the Black Sea. Victor brings his trademark gonzo journalist energy, unconventional worldview, and stories from a life shaped by politics, art, military experience, internet controversy, and a front row seat to the absurdity of online culture.The conversation moves from Victor's early political awakening and student government experiences to his belief that public life has become performance art on a massive scale. Along the way, the duo takes detours through livestreaming, Rumble, YouTube, trolls, audience interactions, censorship, viral personalities, healthcare skepticism, and the increasingly surreal realities of life in the digital age.Expect bold opinions, provocative humor, unexpected callers, live chat mayhem, and the kind of no safety net conversation that can only happen when two broadcasters decide to follow the thread wherever it leads.

Sent Back to School While the Fires Still Burned. Why Isn't Women's Health Covered by the 9/11 Health Program? 25 Years of Political Theater. Twenty-five years on, Washington still frames 9/11 as a story of heroes and villains — and quietly counts on the rest of us to forget the civilians in between. Paul sits down with survivor advocate Lila Nordstrom, who was a high school junior three blocks from the World Trade Center when the towers fell, and who was marched back into that building on October 9, 2001 while the fires were still burning. Her story is not a footnote to the first-responder fight. It is the part of 9/11 the political class worked hardest to bury, because acknowledging it would mean admitting the reopening of lower Manhattan was political theater with a body count. This conversation cuts through the symbolism. Lila breaks down the two-tier structure of the Zadroga Act, why the survivor program forces you to get sick before it will screen you, and why uterine cancer — the only major reproductive cancer still excluded — keeps getting rejected for coverage. She and Paul connect the dots from 9/11 to Flint to COVID to PFAS in firefighter bunker gear, and expose the same rigged pattern every time: leaders choose short-term optics over long-term lives, and then dare exhausted victims to keep coming back to Washington to beg. It is a masterclass in how citizen activism actually works, why it should never have had to, and what independents owe the next generation of Americans who get caught in the next disaster. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Head to cozyearth.com and use the code AMERICANS for an exclusive 20% off. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joseph Sternberg observes that the current election cycle lacks substantial policy agendas, as both major parties focus on political theater rather than governing. Congress has increasingly outsourced its legislative authority to the executive branch, leaving lawmakers to prioritize social media celebrity over constitutional responsibilities. This vacuum is filled by "influencer" politicians from both the MAGA and DSA factions who push extreme, non-consensus positions. Sternberg warns that this atrophy of the legislative process leaves critical national issues, such as Social Security reform and the mounting national debt, unaddressed until a fiscal crisis inevitably forces action. (4)

Roll Call Editor in Chief Jason Dick and 535 Editor in Chief Brody Mullins discuss the bipartisan legislative efforts on permitting reform with CQ Roll Call Energy and Environment Staff Writer David Jordan for the Roll Call/535 Policy Podcast Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – It forced a deeper examination of what the American public actually experienced during the years when that same certainty drove the most extensive carnage our country has ever seen, through the shutdown of small businesses, the prolonged exclusion of children from schools, and the forced vaccination of medical practitioners and...

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – It forced a deeper examination of what the American public actually experienced during the years when that same certainty drove the most extensive carnage our country has ever seen, through the shutdown of small businesses, the prolonged exclusion of children from schools, and the forced vaccination of medical practitioners and...

Michael Cohen gives you his unfiltered analysys of today's stories and welcomes Sean Spicer and Dr. Zuhdi Jasser to When You Know, You Know. Tune in to hear more!

Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/6/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v7bn8is","div":"rumble_v7bn8is"});   Source Links (In Chronological Order): (24) MAGADevilDog on X: "They don't know wtf they're doing https://t.co/2mSGUJhsmt" / X (24) Drop Site on X: "President Donald Trump says "to the victor belong the spoils" to justify the United States' seizure and control of Venezuelan oil. He boasted that the initial conflict lasted only 48 minutes and that the U.S. has already recouped its wartime expenses "many, many, many times" https://t.co/G1xwXBac5Y" / X New Tab The Last American Vagabond As Israel Further Occupies Syria, Western-Backed ISIS Patch-Wearing Terrorists Begin Executions New Tab (24) Thomas Massie on X: "Trump expands his base by welcoming Epstein's lawyer Alan Dershowitz into MAGA. This should work out great for the midterms. https://t.co/6cG4u4mTK2" / X (24) Luke Rudkowski on X: "What do you think about Tucker Carlson's 10-point plan? https://t.co/poFrEK2JSi" / X (15) The Last American Vagabond on X: "@ImBreckWorsham Consider the possibility that he is playing you just as Trump did. I truly hope he's genuine, but at least consider that he is only promising what we want to hear in order to gain support for the next political team that doesn't care about American interests. #TwoPartyIllusion" / X (15) Mario Nawfal on X: "

Roll Call Editor in Chief Jason Dick and 535 Editor in Chief Brody Mullins discuss major cryptocurrency legislation in the 119th Congress with CQ Roll Call Financial Services Staff Writer Mark Schoeff Jr. for the Roll Call/535 Policy Podcast Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT ELL SHOW: Jonathan Emord, DC Political Theater, Vaccine Funding Debate, NIH Research Reform, Democrat Socialist Backlash, Gain-of-Function Ban, Anita Vazquez Tibau, Mercury Filling Ban, Lemna minor and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/jonathan-emord-washington-political-theater-vaccine-funding-debate-nih-research-reform-democrat-socialist-backlash-gain-of-function-ban-anita-vazquez-tibau-mercury-filling-ban-and-more/ Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

The latest episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast kicks off with hosts Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash diving into a massive recap of the World Cup tournament, complete with a look at the spectacular multi-artist halftime show, light political jabs, a hilarious Taco Bell fast-food mishap, and a celebratory beer for a record-breaking Scottish runner. After sharing details on how you can score a free podcast t-shirt, the boys move straight into their high-stakes "Buy or Sell" segment, where they aggressively debate the business prospects of recent major industry acquisitions and funding rounds involving Signal Labs, BrassRing, Adzuna, JobLift, and the controversial candidate-pays model of Refer. The main events of the episode take an even sharper turn into major industry compliance, legal drama, and worker rights. First, Chad and Joel unleash a highly critical teardown of the brand-new terms of service rolling out from Indeed, exposing massive financial and legal implications for both employers and job seekers. Next, they tackle the legal spotlight hitting LinkedIn, debating whether a high-profile investigation by the Texas Attorney General is necessary platform accountability or just pure political theater. Finally, the hosts wrap up by throwing their support behind a massive internal worker movement at Google, analyzing whether a new 4,500-employee petition will actually force the tech giant's hand or simply stall out. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 00:33 - Travel and Cultural Observations from the World Cup 02:07 - US as a Host and International Perceptions 03:07 - Final World Cup Matches and Team Performances 04:20 - Analysis of England vs. Argentina and Paraguay vs. France 05:45 - Messi's Performance and the Final Match Insights 06:20 - Spain's Defensive Mastery and Tournament Highlights 07:37 - Halftime Show and Cultural Impact 13:43 - History of Halftime Shows and Cultural Shifts 15:26 - Record-Breaking Mile Run and Celebrations 17:23 - Buy or Sell Segment: Signal Labs and Brass Ring 21:56 - Adzuna's Acquisition of JobLift and Market Strategy 25:16 - Rise of Talent Marketplaces and New Funding 29:30 - Discussion on Company Buybacks, Severance, and Employee Rights 41:08 - Texas Investigation into LinkedIn Ghost Jobs 48:32 - Political Theater and Lawsuits in the Job Market 54:41 - Humor and Closing Remarks

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Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds discuss how history will view the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., how congressional illnesses are starting to affect the institution, why things are getting stuck in both chambers, and what a weird time it is for the legislative branch.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Dick talks with film legend Sean Astin, the president of SAG-AFTRA, about his deep connections to Washington, D.C., public service, the issues he is advocating on Capitol Hill and meeting the moment at a pivotal time in human history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Higher Standard, Chris, Saied, and Rajeil break down how America's housing affordability crisis got dragged into political theater. A bipartisan housing bill meant to address supply, zoning, institutional buyers, and long-term affordability suddenly became leverage in a fight over election legislation... but the real problem runs much deeper than Washington's latest circus. Mortgage rates are still too high, home prices are still out of reach, wages have not kept up, and millions of Americans are being priced out before they ever get a chance to save for a down payment. The guys unpack why “more supply” alone will not fix housing, why lower rates may help buyers but protect current homeowners, and why the affordability crisis is becoming one of the biggest economic and political battles in America.

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're taking a deeper look at the Israel-Iran conflict, the continuing questions surrounding the Epstein files, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. We'll discuss why these stories continue to dominate public conversation, explore the political and geopolitical questions people are asking, and examine why these events should be viewed together rather than in isolation.--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

Sitting-in for Thom Hartmann is guest-host Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works Alex talks with artist, film producer, activist and musical comedian, Robby Roadsteamer, about defeating the hopelessness surrounding our everyday politics and how absurdist humor can help lift those feelings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Chris, speaking from Italy, reacts to the reported Trump–Meloni “dust up” and the media spin surrounding it on Watchdog on Wall Street. He breaks down how the story is being portrayed differently in Europe versus the U.S., questions the credibility of political narratives circulating on social media, and explains how cultural perception in Italy shapes views of American leadership. The commentary ties back to broader themes of political image-making, media distortion, and global economic relationships through Markowski Investments.

This week on BroTalk LIVE, we're breaking down the biggest stories shaping politics, culture, entertainment, and public debate.We start with the White House's controversial Freedom 250 UFC event, which sparked conversations about politics, patriotism, celebrity culture, and spectacle.Then we examine the newly announced U.S.–Iran peace agreement, the questions surrounding what's actually in the deal, and why reactions remain deeply divided.We also discuss the renewed controversy surrounding Karmelo Anthony's appeal, the backlash over comments made by Austin Metcalf's father, and the larger debate about race, media coverage, and public perception.Plus:Jay-Z faces criticism over his Target partnershipDiddy's legal developments and public accountabilityMystikal's 20-year prison sentence and legacy questionsTyra Banks' lawsuit against Netflix over documentary editing claimsJoin the conversation as we unpack the headlines everyone is talking about and ask the questions many people are already debating in the group chat.

Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee discuss the big UFC bout at the White House, the relationship between President Donald Trump and combat sports and entertainment and the expansion of Brandon's media empire, Recommend If You Like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Dick talks with filmmaker Rory Kennedy about her new documentary, "Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing," a sequel to her 2022 "Downfall: The Case Against Boeing" and how, despite a very public airing of the company's quality control failings after numerous crashes, so little has changed and who is to blame.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was the White House UFC event a bold display of political power—or a spectacle that distracted from more pressing issues?In this video, we examine the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's UFC-themed White House event, including criticism over its symbolism, the condition of public spaces, reactions from political opponents, and broader questions about leadership and priorities. We also explore claims about public opinion, the political messaging behind the event, and how New York City's leadership is presenting an alternative vision of governance.Critics argue the event transformed the White House grounds into a stage for political theater, while supporters view it as an unconventional celebration of American culture. Meanwhile, debates continue over infrastructure, public trust, and what voters expect from elected officials.Topics covered:The White House UFC event controversyCriticism of political spectacle and presidential opticsReactions from supporters and opponentsPublic opinion and voter sentimentThe contrast between Trump-style politics and progressive governanceWhat this says about the future of American leadershipWhat do you think: effective political branding or a distraction from real issues? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Dick talks with Sky Sitney about this year's DC/DOX documentary film festival, which brings a slate of more than 100 nonfiction movies about Billie Jean King, Earth Wind and Fire, AI, a Washington Commanders superfan, Sea Monkeys and even Yugoslavian leader Josip Tito's parrot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales talk about Super Junesday, with its reality-tv-infused results in California, missing persons intrigue in New Jersey and dusting of Rep. Dusty Johnson, among many, many results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  New Medicaid work requirements are sparking controversy, with supporters arguing they target waste and abuse while critics warn of coverage losses and bureaucratic confusion. Chris discusses the proposed rules, the broad exemptions that could limit their impact, and the larger debate over whether healthcare programs should be managed by Washington or the states.

Gordon Chang and Charles Burton describe the Trump-Xi summit as political theater where China projected strength despite economic weaknesses. Concerns exist that support for Taiwan may become a transactional bargaining chip in future trade deals. (7/16)1960 SUKARNO IN HAVANA

It's been a weird election cycle, and one only has to look at Roll Call's Most Vulnerable Incumbents list to see the multiple storylines playing out. Jason Dick talks with Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari about who's on the list, who's leaving the list and why making a House list is so difficult. (Spoiler alert: It's redistricting) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike discusses a recent poll showing nearly half of Democrats believe the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump was staged, sparking a conversation about Trump derangement syndrome and the state of the Democrat Party. Mike also talks to Congressman Chip Roy about the redistricting battle and the threat of Sharia law in Texas. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the importance of protecting American values and the need for Christians to stand up against the spread of Islam in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Dick talks with Mark Kassen, the director, writer and star of the new movie "PH-1," a contemporary political drama whose mix of mystery, social media and taut pacing make it a pretty good encapsulation of our fraught time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jason Dick talks with George Condon, long-time White House reporter, historian and a past president of the White House Correspondents Association, about Saturday's White House Correspondents Dinner, putting the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump into the context of the century-old event. They also talk about The Great Ribber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From “defund the police” to calls for dismantling ICE and even border protection itself—has the debate over public safety gone too far? Today's breakdown dives into escalating political rhetoric, a razor-thin Senate vote to fund border enforcement, and explosive allegations surrounding the Southern Poverty Law Center. Plus, questions about media coverage, federal investigations, and what it all means moving forward.

Real estate magnates, secret societies, alternative means of communicating, psycheledic drugs used as therapy? It's not our world; it's the world of Thomas Pynchon's ”The Crying of Lot 49.”Jason Dick, Sean Carswell and Alan Tuszynski discuss Silent Tristero's Empire and whether we're living in it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats have introduced a bill aimed at removing President Trump using the 25th Amendment—but is this serious governance or pure political theater? Todd Huff breaks down the proposal to create a 17-member commission filled with doctors, psychiatrists, and political insiders to assess presidential fitness. Along the way, Todd examines the broader issue of technocracy, the growing reliance on “experts,” and why appeals to authority often replace real debate. From COVID-era mandates to modern political strategy, this episode connects the dots on how narratives are shaped—and why many Americans are increasingly skeptical.

Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds discuss the Brookings Institution's latest update to Vital Statistics on Congress, the recent resignations of two members of the House for alleged misconduct and whether the legislative branch is truly representative of the U.S. population. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats have introduced a bill aimed at removing President Trump using the 25th Amendment—but is this serious governance or pure political theater? Todd Huff breaks down the proposal to create a 17-member commission filled with doctors, psychiatrists, and political insiders to assess presidential fitness. Along the way, Todd examines the broader issue of technocracy, the growing reliance on “experts,” and why appeals to authority often replace real debate. From COVID-era mandates to modern political strategy, this episode connects the dots on how narratives are shaped—and why many Americans are increasingly skeptical.

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Frequent guest host David Horton welcomes Thomas Jefferson to the podcast to discuss political theater and State of the Union addresses. Although Jefferson was a master of political theater, he chose not to take his annual State of the Union messages in person to Congress. He sent his messages by courier and assumed Congress would study them at their convenience. After Jefferson makes his views clear, Clay Jenkinson breaks character to discuss the uses and abuses of modern State of the Union addresses. It was Ronald Reagan who began the tradition of the president pointing to extraordinary Americans in the gallery to honor their service and sacrifices, or to lament their sufferings. Donald Trump's recent 2026 State of the Union Message was much more like a reality television show than anything in previous administrations, including a sustained celebration of the U.S. Olympic hockey program. This program was recorded on February 25, 2026.

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On Thursday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified in front of the House Oversight Committee to answer questions during their investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Secretary Clinton said, “I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein,” and referred to the GOP-led committee's handling of the Epstein files as “partisan political theater.” Following her deposition, she told reporters that Republicans asked her about UFOs and the Pizzagate conspiracy theory. Bart Jansen, White House correspondent for USA Today, laid out what we should expect next in the Epstein investigation.And in headlines, the U.S. and Iran hold more indirect talks over Tehran's nuclear program, a federal judge rules that the Internal Revenue Service illegally shared confidential taxpayer data with the Department of Homeland Security, and a new Kansas law invalidates driver's licenses and birth certificates held by some transgender residents.Show Notes: Check out Bart's work – https://www.usatoday.com/staff/2648278001/bart-jansen/ Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Political spectacle drowns out the hard work of governing as leaders trade answers for performances. Transparency fades, victims are sidelined, and economic realities are reduced to campaign slogans. From immigration and education to alliances abroad, competence is tested daily. Accountability, evidence, and civic responsibility must replace theater before trust erodes further...