All Episodes
Drug Boats, Defense Policy, and Democratic Delusions
Jim Talent reports from the Reagan Defense Summit where Pete Hegseth called out 30 years of foreign policy failures. Why the drug boat "double tap" is standard warfare...
Stop Talking Sedition and Start Talking Trade Jobs
Russia's done, Venezuela's next, and America needs welders not more college grads. Get the messaging right.Watch this episode here.We are off the rest of this week, en...
The Epstein Files, Saudi Deals, and Economic Messaging
The Epstein boomerang hits Democrats while Trump closes a trillion-dollar Saudi deal. Jim Talent on F-35s, Abraham Accords, and the urgent economic messaging Republica...
Why America Must Win the AI Race and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week
Silicon Valley is going pro-America. Palantir's Alex Karp explains why the U.S. must win the AI race, what Constitutional values have to do with technology, and why we...
Schumer's Gamble: How the Shutdown Backfired
The shutdown ends as predicted—with Democrats losing leverage and leadership facing backlash. Jim Talent and I discuss what went wrong, the coming healthcare debate, a...
Shutdown Roulette and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week
Democrats are playing a dangerous game. After election wins, Senate progressives convinced leadership to keep the shutdown going—until something catastrophic happens. ...
Special Elections and the Senate Shutdown Standoff
Democrats cave on shutdown after Election Day—was the timing deliberate? Duane Patterson and Jim Talent analyze Virginia and New Jersey results, reveal over a dozen Se...
When You've Lost the Teamsters and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week
The Schumer Shutdown continues and Democrats face a brewing crisis with their traditional base. Union leaders from the Teamsters, airline pilots, and federal employees...
28 Days and Counting: Why the Senate GOP Won't Blink
The government shutdown is entering its fourth week, and the Democrats just lost their own unions. Jim Talent breaks down why Senate Republicans are watching their opp...
Wrecking Balls and Mob Bosses
The Democrats are losing their minds, and we have a front row seat. This week: Why is Stephen A. Smith defending the mob over Trump's DOJ? How did Michelle Obama spend...
The Constitutional Case for Majority Rule on Clean CRs
Well, the "No Kings" rally took place this weekend, and when the last of the courtesy shuttles finished transporting the protestors back to their nursing homes, the Re...
"Stop Trying" and John Bolton's indictment
Today I have for you a special guest and good friend who has written a wonderful new book that you should check out. Also, the latest on Boltongate and more.Watch this...
Checkmate: How Trump and Netanyahu Changed the Middle East Forever
Former Senator Jim Talent argues that Trump's Middle East diplomacy has fundamentally reshaped the region by checkmating Hamas and establishing Israel as the undispute...
Mrs. Wilson Returns & The Art of The Peace Deal
My special focus group of one returns to report how things are going one year later. Also, President Trump pulls off the near-impossible. Watch this episode here.
Shutdown Theater and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week
In the Shutdown About Nothing a.k.a. The Schumer Shutdown, everything is theater. They know it can't go on for long, and no one's laughing.James Lileks is around for T...
The Shutdown About Nothing
It is not a good week for Chuck Schumer, Senate Democrats, and a lot of nervous federal workers/contractors. Jim Talent and I discuss the shutdown as well as President...
Let's Have a Trial and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a grand jury yesterday. I break it down and give you my reaction, then we get to The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week w...
Let's Have a Trial and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a grand jury yesterday. I break it down and give you my reaction, then we get to The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week w...
Why Europeans Are Terrified of Trump
President Trump addressed the UN General Assembly in New York City yesterday and held bilateral talks with leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron. Jim Talent an...
Kirk's Legacy, Kimmel's Fall, and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week
There have been a lot of reactions to Charlie's assassination, some of which have resulted in firings or suspensions. The latest, and perhaps biggest, is Jimmy Kimmel....
How Charlie Kirk's Death Woke Up America
It's been a week since Charlie's murder and the alleged assassin has been captured. Jim Talent joins me to reflect on the trauma that was inflicted as a result of this...
Rest in Peace Charlie Kirk
God Bless Charlie Kirk, his family, and all who were closest to him.Watch this episode here.
The Price of Feckless Leadership
A senseless murder in Charlotte from a career criminal throws the media into chaos. Israel takes out Hamas leadership in Doha. Jim Talent joins me to discuss.Watch thi...
Political Hardball and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week
Senate Majority Leader Thune said on Hugh's show yesterday that the "Reid Rule" will be invoked next week to clear the logjam of Trump appointees awaiting confirmation...
Working Class Politics vs. Elite Failure: Lessons from Europe
I'm joined by former Senator Jim Talent to discuss two governments you probably haven't been paying attention to that are teetering on collapse - France and the UK. We...
Horror in Minnesota and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week
Pray for the families of Annunciation Catholic in Minneapolis.Watch this episode here.