Perino on Politics

Dana catches up with long-time friend and Axios co-founder Mike Allen to examine the nation's shifting political landscape as the countdown continues to the 2026 midterms. They discuss rising public backlash over AI data centers, internal battles facing House Democrats, and an early look at how the 2028 presidential race is shaping up. Mike also shares behind-the-scenes memories from covering Dana during her time in the Bush White House.

Book Club: Plus, Mike outlines actionable productivity strategies from his new book, Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less, to help you cut through modern noise and streamline your schedule.
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School choice is at the center of a growing national debate over the future of K-12 education. Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin discusses his new national effort, Empowering America’s Parents, and the push to expand education freedom tax credits and scholarships to millions of families. Governor Youngkin explains why he believes parents should have more control over their children’s education, and points to success stories in hopes of expanding the school choice movement.

Uphill Battle: Governor Youngkin weighs in on the challenges facing public schools, including declining enrollment and the growing demand for career and technical education.
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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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