Episodios

  • Call The Briefing

    Call The Briefing
    Sep 2 2025
    Following a few sleepy weeks in Washington, D.C., Congress returns from recess, where a budget battle is already brewing. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors Matt Whitlock explains why a funding fight won't work in the Democrats' favor; however, he notes that nobody wins in a government shutdown. Matt describes the current messaging problem that Democrats face and highlights President Trump's approval ratings, which are significantly better at this point in his term than it was during his first term. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Matt touches on the rise of unaffiliated voters as the 2026 Midterm Elections inch closer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 m
  • Back to School, Back to Basics!

    Back to School, Back to Basics!
    Aug 25 2025
    Back to school means back to the basics, and this year, that might mean banning phones in schools as concerns grow over kids' learning and plummeting reading rates. The founder of En Avant Strategies and former staff director of the Senate Republican Communications Center, Antonia Ferrier, explains why parents and legislators have growing concerns about technology in the classroom. Antonia highlights the current crime issue Washington, D.C. is facing and why President Trump's crackdown is working. She also discusses whether President Trump will take similar action in other U.S. cities, which are overrun by crime. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Antonia recap some of their experiences working on Capitol Hill and discuss the importance of having strong women leaders in the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 m
  • The Next Era Of Politics

    The Next Era Of Politics
    Aug 18 2025
    While the 2026 Midterm Elections swiftly approach, some Democrats and Republicans are already looking ahead to the 2028 Presidential Election. Founder of Podium Strategies and former Chief of Staff and advisor to the Biden White House Press Office, Yemisi Egbewole, breaks down some of the challenges facing the current Democratic Party. Following President Trump's press conference last week about crime in Washington, D.C., Yemisi shares her thoughts on the issue and her growing concerns about youth crime in major cities. She also describes the best candidates to look at for the 2028 Election, and why Governors may be the best bet for the Democratic Party as they look to move beyond both the Biden administration era. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: As youth voters grow more concerned with the state of the U.S. economy, Yemisi explains why Democrats need to change their messaging tactics when appealing to younger generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 m
  • Who's Got The Cards?

    Who's Got The Cards?
    Aug 11 2025
    A D.C. crime crackdown, trade deals, peace summits, and redistricting battles headline American politics this week, as President Trump capitalizes on his current momentum to manage the moment. Founder of the bipartisan government relations firm Mehlman Consulting and author of The Age of Distribution Substack, Bruce Mehlman, explains why artificial intelligence wouldn't necessarily make redistricting any easier. He also discusses how companies and foreign countries are handling President Trump's second term. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Bruce describes why it is not too soon to discuss the 2028 Presidential Election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 m
  • Winners Make Policy, Losers Go Home

    Winners Make Policy, Losers Go Home
    Aug 4 2025
    While the end of summer nears, Democrats continue to push their anti-MAGA agenda, and President Trump steamrolls ahead. Founder of the Stewart Group, Don "Stew" Stewart, unpacks the current political climate, including why the nation is more divided than ever. Stew suggests that Democrats' messaging is not helping them gain voters. He and Dana discuss potential issues that the Democrats could target and reform to address their declining popularity. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Stew examine states that are considering redistricting before the 2026 Midterm Elections. Will an attempt at gerrymandering help the Republican Party secure a win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 m
  • Keep Your Eye On The Ball

    Keep Your Eye On The Ball
    Jul 28 2025
    As the 2026 Midterm Elections approach, are Americans already making decisions for the following November? Democratic Strategist and Senior Vice President at The Messina Group, Ty Matsdorf, provides insight into the current state of the Democratic Party. He shares how Democrats plan to flip the majority in 2026 and whether they will remain bogged down by the policies and actions of the Biden administration. Ty also describes the changing media landscape and the need for Democrats to adapt their messaging and outreach strategies to appeal to right-leaning voters. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Ty discuss whether questions concerning NYC Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani will frustrate other Democrats on the campaign trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 m
  • Victory Makes The Vegetables Taste Good

    Victory Makes The Vegetables Taste Good
    Jul 21 2025
    Outkick Columnist and Host of the Getting Hammered podcast, Mary Katharine Ham, guest hosts for Dana. She is joined by Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, to unpack the first six months of President Trump's second term and his agenda successes, which Republicans hope will lead to economic gains. Mary Katharine and Colin weigh in on the current state of the Democratic Party. Colin notes they're putting themselves on the wrong side of 80/20 issues, and without a unifying message or leader, they will continue to flounder. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: It has been one year since former President Biden dropped out of the 2024 Presidential race, and Colin explains why Americans still want answers about what happened during his presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 m
  • The Devil Is In The Details

    The Devil Is In The Details
    Jul 14 2025
    This week, Senate Republicans are laser-focused on getting the so-called rescissions package across the finish line. Republican strategist and Executive Vice President at Targeted Victory, Matt Gorman, breaks down the package aiming to claw back government spending. He explains that despite the previous noise surrounding President Trump and the former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk's initiative to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, their agenda isn't complete without the help of Congress. Meanwhile, as the 2026 Midterm Elections inch closer, Matt describes why the GOP base will define the results. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Matt highlight the discussion surrounding President Trump and the Epstein scandal. Has an online debate sparked internal fighting between MAGA Republicans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 m