Jim Talent
Bio
Chairman of the @ReaganInstitute’s National Leadership Council. Former U.S. Senator, Congressman.Appears in 64 Episodes
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 ...