Perino on Politics

Democrats have flipped control of Congress and numerous statehouses, delivering a historic midterm sweep against the GOP. Dana speaks with longtime Republican operative and former Senate Leadership Fund president Steven Law to examine the catastrophic down-ballot losses and why voter turnout and economic warning signs were ignored. Uphill Battle: Dana and Steven analyze the early maneuvering for t...

Control of Congress hangs in the balance as millions of voter's head to the polls to deliver a verdict on Washington. Dana convenes her top political insiders, Colin Reed, Matt Whitlock, and Salena Zito examine kitchen-table economic anxiety, candidate quality, and Congresswoman Haley Stevens' (D-MI) shocking split with Michigan Democrats. Uphill Battle: The panel explores the post-election p...

Dana speaks with host of The Rich Zeoli Podcast, Rich Zeoli, about where voters stand just over a week before the midterms, and why some polling may be missing the mark. They discuss GOP spending in key Senate races and how the outcome could influence the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential field, including Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Uphill Battle: Dana and Rich look at new c...

With just two weeks until the Midterm Elections, voters continue to express frustration over the economy, giving Democrats a potential advantage as Republicans fight to hold onto Congress. Bruce Mehlman, founder of Mehlman Consulting and author of The Age of Disruption Substack, examines the latest polling, the challenges facing rural voters, and what a potential shift in congressional control cou...

With 22 days until Election Day, will Republicans maintain control of the House and Senate? Dana speaks with longtime Republican operative and former Senate Leadership Fund president Steven Law to analyze low GOP voter enthusiasm, key battleground races, and massive campaign ad spending. Uphill Battle: Following the midterms, Dana and Steven discuss how potential candidates could set the stag...

With control of the Senate hanging in the balance, Republicans face crucial warning signs across key 2026 battlegrounds. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast, Matt Whitlock, examines essential Senate races in Texas, Maine, and Minnesota. They also explore President Trump's defensive campaign strategy and early 2028 presidential maneuvers. Uphill B...

With roughly 35 days until the midterm elections, Dana is joined by Don “Stew” Stewart, founder of The Stewart Group. They look back at the 2006 Midterm Elections for clues about today’s political landscape, from massive Super PAC spending and presidential travel to shifting generic ballot numbers. Plus, they weigh in on the razor-thin races taking shape in key states like Texas and Michigan. Uphi...

President Trump is juggling foreign policy, the midterms, and a high-profile meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as he heads to the Empire State for the UN General Assembly. Guest host Colin Reed is joined by White House Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Annie Linskey, for a look at the political challenges ahead. Uphill Battle: Colin and Annie examine the growing impact of AI on t...

With just 50 days until the Midterm Elections, the fight for control comes down to razor-thin margins in swing races. Dana sits down with former RNC Chairman and former White House Chief of Staff, Reince Priebus, to dissect how Republicans plan to turn out presidential voters in off-year elections. Uphill Battle: They unpack the political fallout surrounding artificial intelligence regulations, lo...

When America came under attack on September 11th, 2001, presidential leadership was tested like never before, with history on the line. 25 years later, Dana reunites with former Bush White House insiders Dan Bartlett, Eric Draper, John McConnell, Jeanie Mamo, and Nina Bishop to reveal what really happened behind closed doors. From the chaotic White House evacuation to President Bush's ic...

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 cov...

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 educati...

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 Dem...

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 uncert...

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 Sen...

With 99 days until the midterms, what still hangs in the balance? Founder of Mehlman Consulting and author of The Age of Disruption  Substack, Bruce Mehlman examines the road ahead, from the Democrats’ tough Senate map to how sticky inflation continues to weigh on voters. Plus, Bruce and Dana dissect the escalating U.S.-China AI race following China’s release of the Kimi K3 mod...

Fresh off hosting a world-class World Cup, America faces a global game of politics that never stops. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast, Matt Whitlock, analyzes the high-stakes battles shaping the upcoming Senate map. He describes the fallout from Maine's Democratic caucus after Graham Platner’s departure, the ideological intra-party s...

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died at the age of 71. As Congress comes back into session, how will the loss of Senator Graham affect the next four months and beyond?    Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, fills in for Dana today, joined by Fox News contributor and Outkick columnist Mary Katharine Ham. They discuss Senator Graham's legacy, his unique abi...

Following a historic weekend celebrating America's 250th birthday, Americans united despite deep political divides. Partner at TAG Strategies Adam Scheidler highlights the importance of authenticity in political messaging and the challenges of communicating effectively in the current political climate.  Adam touches on the significance of visuals and storytelling in conveying messages, as well as...

Founding Partner at Cavalry LLC and co-host of the Ruthless podcast, Josh Holmes analyzes the rise of new Democratic Socialists of America candidates and the challenges this poses for the Democratic Party. He explains how the DSA has effectively organized and communicated its message, while Democratic leadership appears unwilling to acknowledge a shift in the party. Dana and Josh also explain what...

Fox News contributor, Outkick columnist, and host of the Getting Hammered podcast, Mary Katharine Ham shares how charismatic democratic socialists are successfully unseating establishment Democrats and why this far-left surge presents a massive national risk for the Democratic Party. With the 250th birthday of America on the horizon, Mary Katharine shares practical advice for parents on using hist...

Following a weekend of major sporting events and historic wins, Colin Reed, co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, discusses the national mood. He explains why consumer sentiment sits at historic lows despite booming stock markets, record home values, and low unemployment. Colin analyzes the rise of Democratic Socialists and the upcoming Washington, D.C. Mayoral election. Uphill Battle: With AI th...

As the Midterm map begins to take shape, both Democrats and Republicans are strategizing how they can win over Americans in this election. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and Host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast Matt Whitlock describes the Democrats' current candidate-quality problem and whether progressives can survive the campaign trail. Matt also highlights California's notoriously slow ba...

Dana takes a look back at an exclusive, live conversation with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Recorded last year during the launch of Dana’s bestselling book, I Wish Someone Had Told Me, this conversation follows Dana and Karoline as they swap stories about their careers, including the intense pressure of the White House briefing room. Karoline discusses managing motherhood alongsid...

"Choosing to be loved, choosing to make that commitment, is not a career-limiting decision." — Dana Perino FOX News Correspondent Nate Foy joins for a "rom-com-dram" conversation on Dana's new novel, Purple State. Dana and Nate dive into the wild New York City dating scene, chasing big dreams, and discussing why keeping a creative outlet alive is a total game-changer. Nate also explains the parts...