The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could come to an end with a few Democratic Senators joining Republicans to vote "yes" to reopen the government. Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, and Columnist at the Washington Examiner and Washington Post, Salena Zito, explain the political repercussions for Democrats.
They discuss the division within the Democratic Party and whether more Progressive candidates will emerge and be welcomed by voters in upcoming election cycles.
I Wish Someone Had Told Me: While the 2026 Midterm Elections are top of mind, Salena and Colin also highlight potential contenders for the 2028 Presidential Election.
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The Cake Is Baked
It's the eve of Election Day, and a few key races have caught Americans' attention. Former GOP strategist and Host of "The Rich Zeoli Show," Rich Zeoli shares his take on the New Jersey and Virginia Gubernatorial Elections. He describes the issues that matter to voters as they head to the polls.
Meanwhile, Rich notes the challenges the Democratic Party is facing. He explains why they are in a perpetual state of primarying one another while they continue to search for their base.
I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Rich discuss how President Trump is holding both the Democratic and Republican parties together.
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Coming To A City Near You
The government shutdown continues, with very few people outside of Washington, D.C., feeling its impact. Meanwhile, Election Day is a little over a week away for the New York City Mayoral Race, and Democrats are split on whether they support the Democratic Candidate Zohran Mamdani.
Co-host of the Ruthless Podcast, John Ashbrook, describes the growing divide within the Democratic Party, which he calls a "civil war" within the party. He also examines the lack of authenticity among Democrats, which could be why young socialist candidates are creeping into more races around the country.
I Wish Someone Had Told Me: John discusses President Trump's trip to Asia this week, and the results Americans could potentially see.
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To Rescue The American Spirit
Over the weekend, the 'No Kings' protests stretched across the country, as some Americans voiced their frustrations with the current administration. Meanwhile, the government shutdown reached its twentieth day, and Congress continues to argue about who is responsible. FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Executive Editor of Special Report, Bret Baier, discusses some of President Trump's current foreign policy initiatives.
Bret explains how the President's potential accomplishment of a Middle East peace deal could make critics look at the President in a completely different light.
I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Bret shares some exciting news! His new book, To Rescue The American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt And The Birth Of A Superpower, is available wherever books are sold on Tuesday, October 21st.
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One For The History Books
Today, President Trump celebrates a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which led to the release of twenty Israeli hostages. Founder of the bipartisan government relations firm Mehlman Consulting and author of The Age of Distribution Substack, Bruce Mehlman, discusses the President's involvement in brokering a deal and the difficulty of his job.
Bruce also describes where Congress stands on day thirteen of the government shutdown. He explains why health care remains a significant focus.
I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Bruce takes a look at the impact of artificial intelligence.
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Dana Perino cuts through the spin, talking to some of the most knowledgeable voices inside and outside of the Beltway Each week, Dana speaks with columnists, advisors, pollsters, and political strategists to discuss the latest headlines out of the political world. As Dana’s politically savvy and informed guests prepare her, and you, for the week ahead in the news. New episodes are available every Monday.
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