Duane Patterson

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...

Ruthless Stories, Modern Polling, and the Authenticity Factor in Politics

Special guest and longtime friend John Ashbrook, co-host of Ruthless Podcast, joins the progrum today to discuss the state of the race and trade fishing stories. Plus,...

Kamala's Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

Sinatra Had More Humility Than Kamala

Regrets? He at least had a few..

Mrs. Wilson Speaks

Some news as I wrap up my week in DC, plus a special focus group of one.

Vance vs Walz

Here's my full reaction to the vice presidential debate on CBS last night.

Kamala Debuts Her Brilliant Economic Plan

After a soft and substance-free interview with Stephanie Ruhle the other day, Vice President and one-time border czar Kamala Harris debuted her economic platform in Pi...

Six Weeks To Go

We're six weeks out from the election and the race is at a virtual tie. One campaign is on offense and one campaign is on defense. Can you guess which one?Thanks to ou...

The Working Class Vote, Operation Grim Beeper, and Hillary's Return

Rank and file union workers have voted largely Democrat for decades, until now. Is Kamala that bad of a candidate, or is Donald Trump's brand of Republican populism wo...

Paging Terrorists

Never underestimate Israel.

Zooming In on the Debate

Initial reactions in the media to Tuesday's debate had Kamala as the clear winner, but what did she say that appealed to the undecided voters in swing states?

The ABC Presidential Debate

Here's my reaction to last night's presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Nature Abhors a Vacuum, Including the Kamala Harris Campaign

We're just under 60 days until the election and only one candidate is out there flooding the zone. 

The Minimum Skills Necessary To Be President

Being the leader of the free world is a difficult job.

Dana Bash Gets The Interview

Here's my reaction to Dana Bash's interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz that aired last night.

The Elusive Interview

As a former presidential candidate, VP Harris held strong views on key progressive issues in 2020 when she received no votes and won no primaries. Why is she flip-flop...