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Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they unpack Matt Gaetz withdrawing his bid for Attorney General and President-Elect Trump choosing Pam Bondi as his new nominee, Sen. Bob Casey’s overdue concession, and the UN's latest attempt to bilk U.S. taxpayers in the name of climate change. First, they discuss Matt Gaetz stepping aside […]
Undisputed King of Stuff, columnist, and novelist Jon Gabriel guest-hosts for Jim on today's 3 Martini Lunch. Jon and Greg serve up four martinis, tackling school choice in North Carolina in beyond, the unspeakable horrors stemming from our open borders, staggering government waste, and celebrities fleeing Twitter/X. First, they commend North Carolina lawmakers for overriding […]
Former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and National Review Contributing Editor Andy McCarthy steps in for Jim Geraghty on today's 3 Martini Lunch. Andy and Greg dive into Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's request to delay sentencing Donald Trump for four years, whether the courts will side with Trump on deportations, and the damaging impact of Republican […]
Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they tackle the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s sharp rebuke of local Democrats for counting illegally cast ballots, President Biden’s erratic handling of the Russia-Ukraine war, and a new grift spearheaded by a Lincoln Project alum. First, the left-leaning Pennsylvania Supreme Court issues a scathing decision, ordering election […]
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with special guest Jim Geraghty. Jim is a National Review Senior Correspondent, and writes the “Morning Jolt” newsletter, as well as for National Review's magazine and web site. He is aptly considered one of today's must-read journalists. He is the author of "Heavy Lifting" with Cam Edwards, the satirical novel "The Weed Agency" (a Washington Post bestseller), the nonfiction study of the 9/11 attacks on American elections entitled "Voting to Kill", and an ongoing series of thriller novels.AND he is a professional podcaster! He appears weekly on "The Editors," National Review's podcast discussing current events with Rich Lowry, Charles Cooke and Michael Brendan Dougherty. He co-hosts "The Three Martini Lunch" podcast with Greg Corombos of Radio America, which is a fast-paced weekday podcast examining all the day's headlines, and he co-hosted a syndicated pop culture podcast with Mickey White called “The Jim and Mickey Show”.Grab a seat at our booth for a proper drink, a fabulous meal, and a wide-ranging conversation that includes international politics, domestic politics, 9/11, covid, Bob Costas, hilarious impressions and of course where Jim's favorite lunch spot might be!Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcast and in the meantime Peace, Love and Lunch!
Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they break down Sen. John Fetterman's criticism of Nancy Pelosi, charges against a Minnesota election judge for allowing illegal voting, and Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski trying to rekindle ties with Donald Trump after years of hostility. First, Jim and Greg relish Sen. John Fetterman publicly […]
Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they unpack some House Democrats blaming their leader for GOP election wins, local Pennsylvania Democrats disregarding court orders to aid Sen. Bob Casey, and Donald Trump choosing Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to run the Department of Health and Human Services. First, Jim and Greg enjoy the fireworks […]
Join Jim and Greg as they delve into the GOP's projected control of the House of Representatives, why Matt Gaetz is the wrong choice for Attorney General, and Sen. Bob Casey's far-fetched push to count ballots from unregistered voters. First, Jim and Greg discuss the now-confirmed GOP majority in the House of Representatives in the […]
Join Jim and Greg as they break down President-Elect Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, a CIA officer charged with leaking Israel's attack plans on Iran, and California's protracted vote-counting process. First, they focus on Trump's pick of Pete Hegseth, a decorated veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, to lead the […]
Join Jim and Greg as they discuss President-Elect Trump’s excellent early cabinet picks, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey refusing to admit he lost, and a congressional Democrat excoriated by his own side for suggesting boys shouldn’t be playing in girls’ sports. First, they share their enthusiasm for almost all of Trump's initial picks, highlighting Chief of […]
Former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and National Review Contributing Editor Andy McCarthy is in for JIm. Today, Andy and Greg break down the Justice Department's decision to end its cases against President-Elect Trump, a military judge’s order to proceed with a controversial 9/11 plea deal, and progressive calls for dramatic moves to give Kamala Harris […]
Join Jim and Greg for this special edition as they examine which factors helped propel Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, why Kamala Harris ended up losing more decisively than most observers could have imagined, and which other figures ended up as big winners or losers based on the results Tuesday night. First, they examine […]
Craig Collins joins Jim Geraghty for today's Three Martini Lunch.Good: This is not a spoof, but a real headline at Axios: "Democrats start clawing each others' eyes out."Bad: The Biden administration makes plans for an immigrant surge across the border ahead of a Trump presidency, Crazy: Texas Democrats are starting to wonder if anyone takes them seriously anymore.Please visit our great sponsors:BetterHelphttps://betterhelp.com/3MLLet the gratitude flow with Betterhelp. Visit the 3ML website for 10% of your first month. Zbioticshttps://zbiotics.com/3MLUse code 3ML at checkout to save 15% off your first order.
Craig Collins joins Jim Geraghty for today’s Three Martini Lunch. Good: This is not a spoof, but a real headline at Axios: “Democrats start clawing each others’ eyes out.” Bad: The Biden administration makes plans for an immigrant surge across the border ahead of a Trump presidency, Crazy: Texas Democrats are starting to wonder if […]
Join Jim and Greg as they break down three major outcomes from Election Night 2024. Today, they discuss Donald Trump's battleground state victories over Kamala Harris, the Republican takeover of the U.S. Senate, and the wildest reactions from leftist media voices. First, they marvel at Donald Trump's clear win over Harris, with the possibility of […]
Join Jim and Greg for the Election Day edition of the 3 Martini Lunch! Today, they offer their predictions for today’s vote while extolling the genius of the Electoral College. They also react to reports of Russia targeting U.S. airliners, and a Muslim influencer deciding not to run his interview of Kamala Harris after she […]
Join Jim and Greg for a pre-Election Day breakdown on 3 Martini Lunch! They dive into concerns among Democratic operatives over strong early voting turnout by registered Republicans, discuss troubling absentee ballot issues, and cover Kamala Harris evading a straightforward question about a California crime referendum. After a quick check-in on “Doris” and “Diane,” Jim […]
Join Jim and Greg as they dive into the final weekend of the campaign with two bad martinis and a three-pronged crazy one. Today, they tackle a weak October jobs report, concerning early voting trends for the GOP, and a wave of controversial statements shaping the end of the campaign. First, they are stunned by […]
Join Jim and Greg as they serve up two good martinis and a double-fisted crazy one.Today, they discuss growing confidence that the GOP will defend all its Senate seats, Democrats already assigning blame if Harris loses, and voting issues popping up in multiple states. First, they discuss GOP Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer's stronger position as […]
Join Jim and Greg as they delve into the Supreme Court’s sensible ruling on Virginia’s voter rolls, President Biden referring to Trump supporters as “garbage,” and a new left-wing ad urging women to defy their spouses and vote for Kamala Harris.. First, they commend the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to support Virginia's removal of non-citizens […]
Join Jim and Greg in this episode of 3 Martini Lunch as they update the Democrats’ latest efforts to get donations from “Doris” and “Diane.” They also discuss key events affecting the GOP in Nevada, the New York Times' partisan focus on “misinformation,” and more proof that ballot drop boxes are a terrible idea. They […]
Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they unpack the friction between Joe Biden's offer to campaign for Kamala Harris and the Harris team’s resistance, the potential fallout of a comedian’s controversial comments at the Trump rally, and Michelle Obama’s unpersuasive scolding of men who won’t vote for Harris. First, after briefly lamenting […]
Join Jim and Greg as they wrap up the week discussing massive public support for two ideas to help secure our elections, JD Vance’s excellent advice for bridging the political divide, and DC residents fleeing the city on Election Day to avoid possible unrest. First, they cheer a new Gallup poll showing massive support for […]
Join Jim and Greg as they return to their usual format with three crazy martinis! Today, they discuss the Missouri Democratic U.S. Senate candidate injuring a reporter, Kamala Harris's increasingly implausible defense of Biden's cognitive abilities, and her baffling response when asked about her greatest weakness. First, they are stunned by reports that Missouri Senate […]
Join Jim and Greg as they welcome longtime, Emmy-winning sports reporter Michele Tafoya. Best known for her work as a sideline reporter on Monday Night Football and Sunday Night Football, Tafoya is now a political commentator and host of the Michele Tafoya Podcast. In this episode, they dive into her most memorable sports moments, her […]
Join Jim and Greg as they offer two good martinis and a lousy one. Today, they discuss Israel’s creative, non-violent strategy against Hezbollah, Kamala Harris's team fretting over key “blue wall” states, and how abortion has re-emerged as a leading issue in the 2024 campaign. First, they break down Israel's clever tactic of outing a […]
Join Jim and Greg as they discuss how Republican governors do much better than Democrats on fiscal policy, the infuriating leak of Israel’s plans to strike Iran, and why Tim Walz is so reluctant to help his own mother. First, they analyze the CATO Institute report card, which grades 48 U.S. governors on controlling spending […]
Senator Vance makes his closing argument. Plus: The greatest McDonald's ad ever, Vic Matus of “Getting Hammered” podcast, Michael Duncan of The Ruthless Podcast, and Jim Geraghty of “The Editors” and “Three Martini Lunch” podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Jim and Greg for a special edition of the 3 Martini Lunch as they serve up two good martinis, a crazy one, and some fun to celebrate the podcast's 14-year anniversary. Today, they discuss Democrats' growing fears in Pennsylvania, Big Tech's newfound support for nuclear energy, and Kamala Harris's mixed messaging after the killing […]
Join Jim and Greg as they serve up three good martinis. In today's episode, they discuss the death of Hamas military leader Yahya Sinwar, Georgia’s record-breaking early voting turnout, and Kamala Harris’s tough interview on Fox News. First, they discuss the likely death of Hamas military leader Yahya Sinwar during an IDF operation in Gaza, […]
Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram is in for Jim. Today, Scot and I discuss more female college athletes refusing to complete against males, violent crime statistics getting revised upward significantly, and Kamala staffers pushing her to go on Joe Rogan’s podcast. First, they applaud the University of […]
Join Jim and Greg as they discuss Bill Clinton admitting the Biden-Harris border failures, the Justice Department suing Virginia for updating its voter rolls, and CBS caught distorting reponses again – this time from a prominent Republican. First, Jim and Greg discuss how Bill Clinton hurt the Harris campaign by referencing the brutal murder of […]
Join Jim and Greg as they serve up two bad martinis and a crazy one to kick off the week. In today's episode, they dive into JD Vance’s immigration debate with ABC News, the growing panic within the Harris campaign, and the left’s relentless attacks on Columbus and European history. First, they break down JD […]
Join Jim and Greg as they discuss the outstanding leadership of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during hurricane season, the laughable double standards among Democrats when it comes to accepting election results, and the allegations of despicable behavior against Doug Emhoff. First, they’re impressed with how Gov. DeSantis is coordinating the state’s hurricane response, his mastery […]
Join Jim and Greg as they discuss more good polling for incumbent GOP senators and two key challengers, the sobering facts and projections about our massive debt and deficits, and the no good, very bad week for CBS News. First, they break down promising polling for incumbent GOP senators like Florida's Rick Scott and Texas' […]
Join Jim and Greg as they discuss whether President Biden is deliberately damaging the Kamala Harris campaign, Harris doing even worse in a second opportunity to distance herself from Biden’s record, and Tim Walz wanting to abolish the Electoral College. First, they appreciate Biden defending the hurricane preparations by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ahead of […]
Join Jim and Greg as they serve up three good martinis. Today, they discuss Kamala Harris confirming she and Joe Biden had no major policy differences, Harris getting some tough questions frfrom “60 Minutes”, and Republicans gaining ground in three critical Midwest Senate races. Oh, and of course Jim has a couple of thoughts about […]
Greg is back! Join Jim and Greg as they discuss the horrors of the Hamas savagery against Israel one year ago today, notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout back in the business of giving weapons to bad guys, and Kamala Harris proving she is helpless without her teleprompter. First, they reflect on the horrific Hamas attacks […]
Greg is still out, so guest host Craig Collins gets to enjoy a rare day of three good martinis with Jim. First, CNN delivers a big, detailed, and damning report about scandals in the Minnesota state government under Tim Walz – who knew we could get hard-hitting mainstream media coverage of someone on the Democratic […]
Join Jim and new guest host Craig Collins as they chew over the best news in the Middle East in ages, the realization that “Hezbollah and Hamas are paralyzed temporarily and Iran is exposed and unable to defend itself.” Meanwhile, the dockworker strike continues, and the leader of the union continues to sound like a […]
Join Jim and Greg as they break down Tuesday's vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. They explain why Vance dominated, why Walz failed to rise to the occasion, and how the CBS moderators stood out for all the wrong reasons. First, they highlight Vance's stellar performance, delivering strong, […]
Join Jim and Greg as they marvel at more reported genius from Israeli intelligence and brace for Iranian missile strikes in retaliation. They also slam the outrageous demands of the striking longshoreman’s union and preview tonight’s vice presidential debate. First, they discuss reports that Iran's secret service formed a unit to target Mossad agents, but […]
Join Jim and Greg as they dive into Israel's swift elimination of Hezbollah's leadership, the alarming number of convicted criminals allowed into the U.S., and the calculated ballot strategies of both RFK Jr. and left-leaning judges. First, they celebrate Israel's rapid dismantling of Hezbollah's command, including the killing of Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, infamous for his […]
Join Jim and Greg as they wrap up the week by analyzing Argentinian President Javier Milei's powerful speech at the United Nations, the dangers of sanctuary cities, and a leftist writer who published hacked Trump campaign materials provided by Iran. First, they praise President Milei for condemning the socialist agenda at the United Nations, calling […]
Join Jim and Greg as they assess Kamala’s weak performance on MSNBC, New York City Mayor Eric Adams getting indicted in a federal foreign bribery case, and President Biden trying to gaslight America and the world about why he’s not still running for president. First, they get a kick out of Kamala Harris struggling mightily […]
Join Jim and Greg as they serve up all bad and crazy martinis. Today, they discuss Kamala Harris wanting to kill the Senate filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade, her ongoing refusal to confirm whether she still holds the same positions on several controversial issues, and MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle landing an interview with Harris just […]
Join Jim and Greg as they look at how the GOP’s odds for a U.S. Senate majority seem to be improving, how Tim Walz was a massive failure on COVID deaths in nursing homes and much more, and how Chuck Schumer utterly failed to do his most important job – but will still emerge as […]
Join Jim and Greg as they take on three big martinis, as they discuss the escalating war between Israel and Hezbollah and how Biden botched the Israel-Hamas talks, why Kamala Harris is so eager to have another debate with Donald Trump, how Tim Walz wants to be in your face about politics, and much more. […]
Join Jim and Greg as they discuss just how clueless Kamala Harris is on policy, the revolting allegations against North Carolina GOP gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson, and Doug Emhoff saying Harris shouldn’t get any blame for Biden’s presidency. First, they shake their heads as Vice President Harris incoherently rambles her way through a town hall […]
Join Jim and Greg as they react to Donald Trump dominating the vote among Teamsters Union members but the union refusing to offer any endorsement, the State Department stripping Iran envoy Robert Malley of his security clearance but never bothering to enforce it, and Nancy Pelosi insisting Kamala Harris won an open primary to become […]