Perino on Politics

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The Power Of The One Liner Jul 13, 2026

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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died at the age of 71. As Congress comes back into session, how will the loss of Senator Graham affect the next four months and beyond?

Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, fills in for Dana today, joined by Fox News contributor and Outkick columnist Mary Katharine Ham. They discuss Senator Graham's legacy, his unique ability to build bipartisan bridges, and the global implications of losing his powerful, pro-Israel voice in international affairs. The duo also unpacks the ongoing electoral fallout surrounding Maine democrat Graham Plattner and the growing prominence of socialist candidates on the left.

Uphill Battle: Mary Katharine Ham shares her concerns about education and literacy levels, focusing on local school districts that are seeing massive drops in essential funding.

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Red Hot American Summer Jul 06, 2026

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Following a historic weekend celebrating America's 250th birthday, Americans united despite deep political divides. Partner at TAG Strategies Adam Scheidler highlights the importance of authenticity in political messaging and the challenges of communicating effectively in the current political climate.

Adam touches on the significance of visuals and storytelling in conveying messages, as well as the importance of understanding the audience in political communication.

Uphill Battle: Adam discusses the upcoming midterm elections and the need for Republicans to communicate their message effectively to counter the Democratic Socialists' influence.

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A Political Death Spiral Jun 29, 2026

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Founding Partner at Cavalry LLC and co-host of the Ruthless podcast, Josh Holmes analyzes the rise of new Democratic Socialists of America candidates and the challenges this poses for the Democratic Party. He explains how the DSA has effectively organized and communicated its message, while Democratic leadership appears unwilling to acknowledge a shift in the party. Dana and Josh also explain what this could mean for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.

Uphill Battle: Josh questions whether hyper-partisanship has gone so far that some politicians refuse even to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday.

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Is The Call Coming From Inside The House? Jun 22, 2026

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Fox News contributor, Outkick columnist, and host of the Getting Hammered podcast, Mary Katharine Ham shareshow charismatic democratic socialists are successfully unseating establishment Democrats and why this far-left surge presents a massive national risk for the Democratic Party.

With the 250th birthday of America on the horizon, Mary Katharine shares practical advice for parents on using historic sites and local landmarks to foster national pride and historical literacy in their children.

Uphill Battle: Mary Katharine discusses how parents are facing a battle against excessive classroom screen time as teachers' unions are attempting to secure funding to combat a tech-overload crisis.

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Why Are Americans So Anxious? Jun 15, 2026

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Following a weekend of major sporting events and historic wins, Colin Reed, co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, discusses the national mood. He explains why consumer sentiment sits at historic lows despite booming stock markets, record home values, and low unemployment.

Colin analyzes the rise of Democratic Socialists and the upcoming Washington, D.C. Mayoral election.

Uphill Battle: With AI threatening to displace workers, Dana and Colin discuss how young people are skipping the traditional college route to find success in a rapidly changing job market.

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Bizarre Primaries And Champagne Socialists Jun 08, 2026

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As the Midterm map begins to take shape, both Democrats and Republicans are strategizing how they can win over Americans in this election. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and Host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast Matt Whitlock describes the Democrats' current candidate-quality problem and whether progressives can survive the campaign trail. Matt also highlights California's notoriously slow ballot counting and its structural flaws.

Uphill Battle: Dana and Matt discuss widespread welfare and government fraud, highlighting the recent exposure of massive schemes that waste taxpayer money.

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Lessons From The Briefing Room: A Conversation With Karoline Leavitt Jun 01, 2026

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Dana takes a look back at an exclusive, live conversation with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Recorded last year during the launch of Dana’s bestselling book, I Wish Someone Had Told Me, this conversation follows Dana and Karoline as they swap stories about their careers, including the intense pressure of the White House briefing room.

Karoline discusses managing motherhood alongside a chaotic West Wing schedule, building a thick skin against criticism, and why choosing a supportive personal life is never a career-limiting decision.

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Purple State: The Rom-Com-Dram May 25, 2026

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"Choosing to be loved, choosing to make that commitment, is not a career-limiting decision." — Dana Perino

FOX News Correspondent Nate Foy joins for a "rom-com-dram" conversation on Dana's new novel, Purple State. Dana and Nate dive into the wild New York City dating scene, chasing big dreams, and discussing why keeping a creative outlet alive is a total game-changer.

Nate also explains the parts of Dana's book that hit closest to home and the unexpected life lessons he walked away with after turning the final page.

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No Grind, No Glory May 18, 2026

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Founder of Mehlman Consulting and author of the Age of Disruption Substack, Bruce Mehlman, examines the realistic outcomes of President Trump’s recent trip to Beijing. He explains why Taiwan remains the ultimate geopolitical chess piece and its massive value to the U.S.

Bruce describes how a massive redistricting shakeup completely upended the math for the upcoming midterms.

Purple State: Dana and Bruce discuss their advice for young professionals looking for jobs in the age of AI.

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Hot Dogs And High Stakes May 11, 2026

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Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed steps in for Dana today, and is joined by Columnist at the Washington Examiner and New York Post, Salena Zito, to examine President Trump's high-stakes summit in Beijing.

Later, Salena shares insights from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and discusses the political future of Pennsylvania Democrat Senator John Fetterman.

Purple State: Salena describes Pittsburgh's resurgence and why mid-sized cities like it are booming.

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