Episodes

  • Post-Election Pile Up

    Post-Election Pile Up
    Nov 11 2024
    After a long election season and a swift result, Donald Trump is now the President-elect and will become the 47th president of the United States. Founder of the Stewart Group, Don "Stew" Stewart returns to discuss a sweeping victory for the President-elect inside a polarized nation and the reason for the outcome of a fairly traditional election with two untraditional candidates. Dana and Stew unpack the nation's economic nostalgia, one decision the Trump campaign made early on that helped him win large, and then Vice President Harris's decision to back the Biden Administration. Uphill battle: Stew notes Bernie Sanders's post-election statement considering why Democrats are moving away from their party and allegedly forgetting union workers' concerns. How will they adjust their messaging for the 2028 Presidential Election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • It's Up To The Voters Now

    It's Up To The Voters Now
    Nov 4 2024
    As the campaigns come to a close, it's now up to the American voters to make their voices heard. Co-founder and President of Real Clear Politics Tom Bevan provides his expert analysis of the race and an insider's look at the returns on election night. Dana and Tom take a look back to the start of election season and review all the political surprises that came out along the way. Later, Tom gives listeners a glimpse into how the polling process works and explains what recent polls may indicate about the race. Uphill Battle: Tom previews which states are the first to close in the country and explains how they can provide early clues about where the race might be headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • The Candidates' Closing Arguments

    The Candidates' Closing Arguments
    Oct 28 2024
    With just one week until Election Day, the presidential race is still a coin flip. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar joins to examine the candidates' closing strategies in the final stretch of the election. Dana and Josh review the rallies held by Vice President Harris and former President Trump this weekend and discuss how the candidates are energizing their bases. Later, they look at potential Republican pickups in House and Senate races across the country. Uphill Battle: In the last days of the presidential race, Josh explains the importance of the "confidence factor" for the campaigns. Later, he reminds listeners that there's still time for an October surprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Swing Votes In The Suburbs

    Swing Votes In The Suburbs
    Oct 21 2024
    A big week for former President Trump and Vice President Harris as they make the final push in crucial battleground states. Head of Ari Fleischer Communications and former White House Press Secretary, Ari Fleischer reflects on how the media landscape has changed and how technology has made things much harder since his time in the White House. Dana and Ari discuss the campaign's media strategies and what might be working, and not working, for each candidate. They also compare this cycle to the past few elections and discuss which party might be overestimating their victory this time around. Uphill Battle: Ari explains that while former President Trump may be losing ground with important base voters like college-educated suburban women and rural white voters he may be gaining with minority voters that typically vote Democratic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Why Media, Matters

    Why Media, Matters
    Oct 14 2024
    With three weeks away until Election Day, who are the voters that still need convincing? Republican Strategist Matt Gorman and Democratic Strategist Antjuan Seawright examine what the candidates' best-case scenarios look like on election night. While paid media is important for campaigns, Matt and Antjuan emphasize the influential role of earned media during election season. Antjuan points out that the media landscape is constantly changing and notes that it's crucial to reach the voters where they are. Uphill Battle: When it comes to election night, Matt explains how watching the polling for Senate candidates in swing states can help determine how the names at the top of the ticket are performing in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • The Political Realignment Unfolds

    The Political Realignment Unfolds
    Oct 7 2024
    Monday marks one year of Israel's war with Hamas, one of many key issues that will shape the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election. Senate Leadership Fund President and CEO Steven Law takes a look at the neck-and-neck race for the White House, as well as the heated races that will determine control of the Senate. Later, he and Dana reflect on the political realignment unfolding in America. Uphill Battle: Was the Inflation Reduction Act a Trojan Horse hiding Green New Deal provisions? Steven unpacks the uneconomic policies hidden within the legislation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Do No Harm: The Vice Presidential Debate

    Do No Harm: The Vice Presidential Debate
    Oct 2 2024
    On Tuesday, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced off in the first, and perhaps the last, vice presidential debate of 2024. Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed and Washington Examiner Columnist Salena Zito discuss the running mates' performances on the debate stage. Salena points out Senator Vance's tactical delivery of conservative populism during his performance on the debate stage. Meanwhile, Colin reflects on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and the growing tensions in the Middle East and explains why it's posing a challenge to the current administration's display of leadership. Uphill Battle: Salena explains why she believes that working-class Americans will be the deciding voters in the 2024 Presidential Election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • How To Create A Winning Message

    How To Create A Winning Message
    Sep 30 2024
    It's still a nail-biter in the race for the White House, so how can the candidates deliver an effective message with the time they have left? Former White House Speechwriter and FOX News Contributor Marc Thiessen delves into the discipline of developing a memorable message during the political homestretch. Dana and Marc preview the upcoming vice presidential debate and discuss whether or not it will sway any undecided voters. Later, they look at the current state of the war in the Middle East and discuss the impact it could have on turning out Jewish American voters. Uphill Battle: When it comes to winning the election, swing voters in swing states will be the deciding factor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins