Duane Patterson
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Producer of @hughhewitt, Aftershow podcast in the Hughniverse, columnist at Hot Air. Shot in cold blood by @CJBoxAuthorAppears in 61 Episodes
Batters Up: Bondi, Bessent, Burgum, and Rubio
A few days ago we covered Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing, but he wasn't the only Trump pick going through the gauntlet this week. Pam Bondi, Scott Bessent, Gov. B...
The Hegseth Confirmation Hearing
All eyes were on Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing yesterday. Former Senator Jim Talent and I work our way through the tape and provide the analysis you may not have...
Navigating Goals, Resolutions, and Parenting Challenges in 2025 (feat. Dr. David Rice)
Dr. David Rice is back to discuss how best to tackle goals in the new year, navigating parenting challenges in a post-COVID world, and the importance of instilling res...
Reflecting on President Carter's Legacy and Previewing 2025
The final episode of 2024 is here and we've got former Senator Jim Talent back on the show to discuss the passing of former President Jimmy Carter and to preview what ...
Making Sense of The Funding Battle & Impending Shutdown
End of the year drama in Congress is putting the C.R. in crazy. I bring you the latest after the Trump-backed continuing resolution failed and what comes next.
The Trump Effect Is in Full Swing
My personal poli-sci professor, former Missouri Senator Jim Talent is back in the saddle to discuss The Trump Effect with me and wrap up what has been a wild 2024. Tha...
Ending the Two-Tiered Justice System (feat. Col. Kurt Schlichter)
The first-ever guest on Duane's World is back to talk pardons current and forthcoming, the unjust treatment of J6ers while feds were in the mix, the news about Harmeet...
This Is When Democrats Get Fun
We have a lot to be thankful for this week, including the endless stream of silly reactions from the Left about anything related to President-elect Trump's transition....
The Trump Transition and Trans Issues in the New Congress
President-elect Donald Trump continues the nomination spree and Rep. Nancy Mace draws a line in the sand on Capitol Hill.
President-elect Trump Selects His Cabinet
After his sweeping victory last week, president-elect Trump wasted no time in announcing the first slate of picks for cabinet positions in his White House.
It’s Time To Take Out The Trash
Kamala's campaign struggled to project and promote her closing message, no thanks in part to President Biden's "garbage" comment and Mark Cuban's misogyny. Meanwhile, ...
Six Days To Go
We are in the final stretch before Decision 2024. Jim Talent joins me to discuss the big day coming up and review the Senate map.
Israel Strikes Iran, Trump's Rogan Appearance Upstages Harris's Beyoncé-Backed Campaign Stunt
Emergency pod for the weekend as some big events took place in the last 24 hours.
Pounce Pending as Kamala Seizes Up
At what point will Republicans be accused of "pouncing" on Kamala's apparent inability to close the deal? It feels like Trump is beginning to surge, but let's not rely...
The Art of The Meal, Pentagon Leaks Israel's Plans, New Polling Data
Kamala's campaign of Joy could use a Happy Meal right about now. I talked with my personal political science professor and regular guest Jim Talent about McDonald Trum...
Would a Trump Win Cause a Mental Health Crisis?
This election, as with every election ever, is the most important election of our lifetime. There are two very different visions for the country in these candidates. C...