Perino on Politics

With the Munich Security Conference underway, Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and Host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast Matt Whitlock reviews the performance of Democrats such as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as they struggle to articulate their parties foreign policy agenda on the world stage.

Meanwhile, Americans are in the midst of another partial government shutdown, which Matt analyzes as a result of congressional leadership catering to an aggressive online base.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Matt discusses the infrastructure crisis involving a massive raw sewage leak into the Potomac River and the lack of transparency from local officials.

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Former prosecutor and host of Sunday Night in America and The Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy, provides his perspective on the latest breaking news headlines gripping the nation. Dana and Trey begin by discussing the search for Nancy Guthrie, analyzing the complexities of "proof of life" requests and the tactical misuse of technology in modern abductions.

Trey provides insight into recent government shutdown politics, explaining the debate over Department of Homeland Security funding.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Trey discuss the need for consistent messaging in political debates. 

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Dana is out this week, so the co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, is joined by Columnist at the Washington Examiner and Washington Post, Salena Zito, to fill in. They dive into the current partial government shutdown and why the chaos on Capitol Hill no longer phases voters. 

Colin and Salena also dissect the Pennsylvania political landscape, discussing whether Governor Josh Shapiro’s book tour or Senator John Fetterman’s (D-PA)  populist approach could be signals of a 2028 presidential run.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Colin and Salena look at how population shifts are fueling redistricting battles that could reshape the playing field for this year’s Midterm Elections.

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ICE-related tensions continue to erupt in Minneapolis, following the shooting death of resident Alex Pretti, who was carrying a legally concealed weapon. Meanwhile, thousands of people have taken to the streets in freezing temperatures to protest the Trump administration's immigration enforcement. Host of The Guy Benson Show on FOX News Radio, Guy Benson, discusses the situation in Minneapolis and whether it will continue to escalate.

Dana and Guy also touch on foreign policy issues, including the situation in Iran and the President's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Guy explains why he is following Virginia politics closely. 

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One year into President Donald Trump’s second term, Targeted Victory Chief Communications Officer Matt Gorman weighs in on some of the biggest flashpoints at home and abroad. Dana and Matt discuss the potential of the U.S. acquisition of Greenland, President Trump’s tariff threats against European countries, and why this moment for the Iranian people feels different than in the past.

They also dig into the protests unfolding in Minnesota and why Matt doesn’t see tensions easing anytime soon, before turning to the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms and the possibility of Democrats reclaiming the Senate.

I Wish Someone Told Me: Matt shares the two cases he’s watching most closely, including the Supreme Court’s transgender athletes case and the Court’s upcoming decision on tariffs.

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