Jim Talent
Bio
Chairman of the @ReaganInstitute’s National Leadership Council. Former U.S. Senator, Congressman.Appears in 47 Episodes
The Hegemon's Playbook
From Gaza to Gerrymandering, Jim Talent and I discuss what's going on in the news around the world.Watch this episode here.
Still Not Tired of Winning
Another week of winning as President Trump lands the US-EU trade deal in Scotland. Watch this episode here.
Trump's Trade Triumph
The Dealmaker in Chief is back to closing deals after capping off the most successful first 6 months of any presidency in the modern era. Watch this episode here.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Passes the Senate
One quick trip back to the House and then it'll be on President Trump's desk for signing. Watch this episode here.
Operation Midnight Hammer
Iran's nuclear facilities were destroyed over the weekend in what officials confirm was the largest B-2 bomber operation in history. The mission launched from Whiteman...
Iranians flee Tehran as Israel achieves air superiority
After a less than a week of trading strikes, Israel has achieved air superiority over the skies of Iran, leaving them practically defenseless. What comes next could sp...
The Return of "Mostly Peaceful" Protests
Anti-ICE riots have erupted across LA as "mostly peaceful" protesters clash with federal officers trying to enforce immigration law, forcing Trump to deploy the Nation...
Operation Spiderweb, NATO, and The Future of Warfare
In a stunning turn of events, Russia loses up to 41 aircraft, some nuclear-capable, destroyed in a covert operation which saw dozens of drones smuggled via trucks atta...
Democrats, Don't Change A Thing. You're Doing Great.
Democrats have a branding problem right now. Republicans are capturing voter sentiment on major issues while getting things done at The White House and in Congress. Fo...
The Abnormally Abnormal Presidency
Jim Talent and I review what should be the beginning of the scandal of the century. Watch this episode here.
The Trump Effect in the Middle East
President Trump began his three-day trip to the Middle East in Riyadh where he secured a massive $600 billion investment deal with Saudi Arabia and other partners in t...
Navigating Global Tensions
Two nuclear powers are feuding. Israel plans to occupy Gaza. Houthis continue to fire rockets. Is a U.S.-led deal with Iran even possible? Watch this episode here.
The Future Belongs to Those Who Show Up
Lots to talk about this week. My personal poli-sci professor, former Missouri Senator Jim Talent joins me as he does on most Tuesdays to discuss the news. Watch this e...
The Ivy League vs The White House
Harvard has stood up to The White House and risks a federal funding freeze. How long could they last? Former Missouri Senator Jim Talent joins me to discuss this, El S...
Difficult but Necessary: Decoupling from China, Becoming Energy Independent, and Fixing Trade Deficits
It's been a rough week for the markets after President Trump's new tariff policy went into effect. Is it all an overreaction? Jim Talent joined me to discuss.Watch thi...
Iran in a corner, Rebuilding trust in Public Health, and Cory Booker's marathon filibuster
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Democrats Pounce on Signal Chat Blunder, Houthis FAFO, U.S. Education Reform in Focus
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U.S. Strikes Target Houthis, War Resumes in Gaza, Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal in Progress
President Trump ramps up the pressure on Iran and its proxies. The ceasefire in Gaza ends. Ukraine & Russia inch closer to a U.S.-brokered peace deal.Watch this episod...
Government Shutdown Averted, Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire, USMCA 2.0, and The China Threat
The House votes to keep the government open. Ukraine signals an end to the war during peace talks in Riyadh. Canada plays bully on tariffs and blinks. President Trump ...
One Big Beautiful Bill
Want to watch this episode? Click here.House Republicans eked out a 217-216 vote on the budget resolution last night, with Rep. Massie (R-KY) being the lone holdout fr...
Shuttle Diplomacy and Making Europe Great Again
Want to watch this episode? Click here.As EU bureaucrats continue to reel from Vice President Vance's speech last week, the adults in the room are brokering a deal to ...
How Strong American Leadership Influences the International Order
In a matter of weeks, President Trump has managed to reset the board and project real leadership as the new status quo. The only complaint my good friend and former Mi...
America First Foreign Policy In Action
President Trump meets with Bibi Netanyahu in The White House and Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Latin America.
Welcome to The Golden Age of America
It's morning in America again, and Donald J. Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.