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One For The History Books Oct 13, 2025

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Today, President Trump celebrates a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which led to the release of twenty Israeli hostages. Founder of the bipartisan government relations firm Mehlman Consulting and author of The Age of Distribution Substack, Bruce Mehlman, discusses the President's involvement in brokering a deal and the difficulty of his job.

Bruce also describes where Congress stands on day thirteen of the government shutdown. He explains why health care remains a significant focus.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Bruce takes a look at the impact of artificial intelligence.

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Pain Is Mandatory, But Suffering Is Optional Oct 06, 2025

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While the Trump administration expands its crime crackdown into new cities, Congress can't compromise on a deal to restart the government. FOX News Audio Political Analyst and Editor-in-Chief of Jewish Insider, Josh Kraushaar, breaks down why the shutdown could last longer than expected.

As the second anniversary of October 7th approaches, the day the terrorist organization Hamas perpetrated attacks on the Israeli public, Josh discusses a possible deal on the table to end the war in the Middle East. He also shares the latest on why Jewish American voters are moving away from the Democratic Party.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Josh examine why Democrats are excited about up-and-coming Progressive candidates.

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No One Wins In A Shutdown Sep 29, 2025

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As a potential government shutdown hangs in the balance, Republican strategist and Executive Vice President at Targeted Victory, Matt Gorman, discusses previous shutdowns and why no one wins in this scenario. He breaks down the White House's efforts to stop it, explaining the dynamics of why some Congressional leaders are allowing it to happen.

Matt also details the fallout surrounding former Vice President Kamala Harris's book tour, as he ponders her potential political future. Later, he describes President Trump's plan to correct crime in major U.S. cities.

I Wish Someone Told Me: Dana and Matt discuss the importance of keeping up with pop culture news.

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Take A Hike Sep 22, 2025

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President Trump and thousands of Americans gathered to remember Charlie Kirk on Sunday. Only time will tell if his legacy and movement will help energize Republicans in the coming months. Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy describes his relationship with Kirk and his unique ability to rally young voters towards the Republican Party.

Speaker McCarthy discusses the significance of President Trump's trip to the United Kingdom last week. He also details how the President stabilized significant conflicts in the world and continues to fix others.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Speaker McCarthy explains why he is keeping an eye on California Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Is America More Divided Than Ever? Sep 15, 2025

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Charlie Kirk's assassination continues to reverberate around the country as many Americans speculate on why this happened and ask if the country is more divided than ever. Host of The Guy Benson Show on FOX News Radio, Guy Benson, and Outkick Columnist and Host of the Getting Hammered podcast, Mary Katharine Ham, step in for Dana to discuss Charlie's impact on American politics, his legacy, and the emotional response to his death.

Guy and Mary Katharine highlight New York Governor Kathy Hochul's endorsement of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and weigh in on why extreme candidates could lead to enormous problems for the future of the Democratic Party.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Mary Katharine notes that despite the darkness the country has experienced over the past few weeks, Charlie Kirk's message for faith lives on.

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Will History Repeat Itself? Sep 08, 2025

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Following President Trump's crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., public attention has increasingly turned to issues of crime and safety. At the same time, New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is actively seeking endorsements ahead of the upcoming election. As the race intensifies, some question whether mainstream Democrats will seek to distance themselves from this progressive faction.

Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South and Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, discusses the current issues Democrats face as they head into the 2026 Midterm Elections and the 2028 Presidential Election.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: President Trump and California Governor Newsom go head-to-head. Who will have the last laugh?

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Call The Briefing Sep 02, 2025

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Following a few sleepy weeks in Washington, D.C., Congress returns from recess, where a budget battle is already brewing. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors Matt Whitlock explains why a funding fight won't work in the Democrats' favor; however, he notes that nobody wins in a government shutdown.

Matt describes the current messaging problem that Democrats face and highlights President Trump's approval ratings, which are significantly better at this point in his term than it was during his first term.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Matt touches on the rise of unaffiliated voters as the 2026 Midterm Elections inch closer.

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Back to School, Back to Basics! Aug 25, 2025

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Back to school means back to the basics, and this year, that might mean banning phones in schools as concerns grow over kids' learning and plummeting reading rates. The founder of En Avant Strategies and former staff director of the Senate Republican Communications Center, Antonia Ferrier, explains why parents and legislators have growing concerns about technology in the classroom.

Antonia highlights the current crime issue Washington, D.C. is facing and why President Trump's crackdown is working. She also discusses whether President Trump will take similar action in other U.S. cities, which are overrun by crime.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Antonia recap some of their experiences working on Capitol Hill and discuss the importance of having strong women leaders in the government.

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The Next Era Of Politics Aug 18, 2025

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While the 2026 Midterm Elections swiftly approach, some Democrats and Republicans are already looking ahead to the 2028 Presidential Election. Founder of Podium Strategies and former Chief of Staff and advisor to the Biden White House Press Office, Yemisi Egbewole, breaks down some of the challenges facing the current Democratic Party.

Following President Trump's press conference last week about crime in Washington, D.C., Yemisi shares her thoughts on the issue and her growing concerns about youth crime in major cities. She also describes the best candidates to look at for the 2028 Election, and why Governors may be the best bet for the Democratic Party as they look to move beyond both the Biden administration era.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: As youth voters grow more concerned with the state of the U.S. economy, Yemisi explains why Democrats need to change their messaging tactics when appealing to younger generations.

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Who's Got The Cards? Aug 11, 2025

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A D.C. crime crackdown, trade deals, peace summits, and redistricting battles headline American politics this week, as President Trump capitalizes on his current momentum to manage the moment. Founder of the bipartisan government relations firm Mehlman Consulting and author of The Age of Distribution Substack, Bruce Mehlman, explains why artificial intelligence wouldn't necessarily make redistricting any easier.

He also discusses how companies and foreign countries are handling President Trump's second term.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Bruce describes why it is not too soon to discuss the 2028 Presidential Election.

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