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Listen for of-the-moment insider insights, framed by the rapidly changing social and cultural forces that shape political outcomes. Always bipartisan, never predictable. Featuring Patrick Martin, Towner French, Rodney Davis, and Kaitlyn Martin who mix it up with hosts Howard Schweitzer and Mark Alderman.

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Episode 336- The Cost of Musk’s Efficiency Revolution

February 27, 2025

Most Americans agree the federal government overspends and our debt is unsustainable. But Elon Musk’s approach at the Department of Government Efficiency is challenging assumptions—not about the problem, but the execution. Instead of the usual bureaucratic reshuffle, he’s taking unprecedented action, with ripple effects reaching localized federal workers. Featuring Public Strategies’ Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Kyle Anderson.

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  • Episode 335 – Where are the Democrats?

    February 21, 2025

    President Trump appears to be following through on his promises, while the Democratic Party seems unprepared to effectively counter his actions. The question arises:...
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  • Episode 334 – DOGE: A New Age of Intentional Disruption

    February 14, 2025

    As the Trump administration and its Department of Government Efficiency work to streamline the federal government by reducing its size and workforce, their actions...
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  • Episode 333 – Federal Agencies Under Siege?

    February 9, 2025

    The Trump administration has frozen federal government operations and is systematically dismantling agencies, sometimes acting as a wrecking ball and other times using a...
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  • Episode 332 – Trump’s Second Week: From Order to Chaos

    January 30, 2025

    Trump’s return to the White House began with a decisive policy rollout but quickly unraveled amidst confusion, uncertainty, and tragedy. A hastily issued OMB...
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  • Episode 331 – Trump 2.0: Rebranding America

    January 21, 2025

    Trump’s second inauguration and the signing of over 40 executive actions signal the administration’s ambitious vision to rebrand America as a “winning” nation. Featuring...
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  • Episode 330 – Trump is Back in Town: What to Expect on Day One

    January 17, 2025

    Donald Trump returns to Washington as the 47th President of the United States. Explore what to expect on day one, including the inauguration ceremony...
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