Perino on Politics

With less than 3 months until Election Day, who actually has the edge in the battle for control of Congress?

Dana is joined by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to assess the state of the midterms as both parties prepare for the final stretch. Speaker McCarthy explains Republicans’ challenges with voter enthusiasm, the increasingly competitive races in Texas and Ohio, and how the Democratic Party’s progressive wing could reshape key contests across the country.

Uphill Battle: Dana and the Speaker look at how Artificial Intelligence and the growing backlash over data centers could become the next major political battleground.
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With the Senate heading home for summer recess and the Midterm Elections drawing closer, lawmakers are leaving plenty of unfinished business behind. Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, fills in for Dana and is joined by Washington Examiner and Washington Post columnist, Salena Zito. They discuss what was accomplished before the five-week break and the uncertain path forward with Iran.

The two also examine the growing debate over data centers and how the rise of democratic socialism has affected Democrats' relationship with working-class voters.

Uphill Battle: Salena explains why four highly competitive Pennsylvania House races could ultimately help determine which party controls Congress after November.

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As tensions with Iran fuel uncertainty overseas, the absence of the late Senator Lindsey Graham is being felt on Capitol Hill. Former Prosecutor and host of Sunday Night in America and The Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy, reflects on his longtime friend and the unique role Senator Graham played in shaping foreign policy and bridging political divides. With the Senate racing to address key priorities before its five-week recess, Trey weighs in on the fight over FISA and what it will take to get Congress moving.

Book Club: Plus, Trey shares a look inside his new legal thriller, The Sound of Regret—drawing on his own experience as a prosecutor to explore the complicated relationships, difficult choices, and very real risks at the heart of the criminal justice system.

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With 99 days until the midterms, what still hangs in the balance?

Founder of Mehlman Consulting and author of The Age of Disruption Substack, Bruce Mehlman examines the road ahead, from the Democrats’ tough Senate map to how sticky inflation continues to weigh on voters.

Plus, Bruce and Dana dissect the escalating U.S.-China AI race following China’s release of the Kimi K3 model and recent autonomous security breaches.

Uphill Battle: Bruce breaks down which election reforms could actually rebuild public trust as President Trump pushes to pass the SAVE Act.
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Fresh off hosting a world-class World Cup, America faces a global game of politics that never stops. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast, Matt Whitlock, analyzes the high-stakes battles shaping the upcoming Senate map.

He describes the fallout from Maine's Democratic caucus after Graham Platner’s departure, the ideological intra-party showdown brewing in Michigan’s Senate primary between Haley Stevens and DSA-backed candidate Abdul El-Sayed, and the chaotic gubernatorial primary unfolding in Wisconsin.

Uphill Battle: Dana and Matt explore the growing bipartisan pushback against AI data centers in local communities and a rare opportunity for bipartisan action on cryptocurrency regulation.

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