The Cigar Politico

Send us Fan Mail Episode 55 is a wide-ranging conversation with local rancher and entrepreneur Lee Wells , a true Texan man who wears a lot of hats—and wears them well. Lee joins us to talk about his life as a rancher and entrepreneur, including supplying beef for his farm-to-table burger restaurant. We dig deep into Texas agriculture, with a special focus on the beef industry, global market press...

Send us Fan Mail We're back for the new year and Episode 054 kicks off with the NFL regular season coming to a close, playoff pictures tightening up, and the coaching carousel heating up. From there, we shift gears into international and domestic politics, breaking down the Trump administration’s move to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and what it signals for U.S. policy in the West...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 053 kicks off with some big cultural and political headlines, starting with Jelly Roll being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry —and receiving a pardon from the Tennessee governor, sparking a broader conversation about redemption and second chances. We then shift to geopolitics and energy as Venezuela faces a tightening oil quarantine, breaking down what it means for global...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Cigar Politico , we’re joined by Texas State Representative Brent Money (House District 2) for an in-depth conversation on some of the most pressing issues today. We also discuss the sharp decline in narco boat activity , highlighting how the Trump administration’s enforcement strategy has dramatically reduced maritime drug smuggling in the Caribbean—down by rough...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 51 — “Culturally Normal” In this week’s episode, Clint and Kyle dive into the usual mix of sports updates and the biggest stories shaping the week. We break down the Tim Walz Minnesota Somali funding scandal , what’s known so far, and Tim's offense to the R-word. From there, we turn to a series of Trump-related headlines : an executive order that autopen signatures ar...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 50 — The Big 5–0: Wives on the Mic + Wild Week in Politics It’s a milestone episode of The Cigar Politico — Episode 50 ! To celebrate, we brought the wives on for the final 30 minutes for some unfiltered, hilarious, behind-the-scenes banter you won’t want to miss. Before they joined, we covered a packed slate of sports, current events, and political stories from a busy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we fire up the cigars and jump right into the big Dallas news: the Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison . We break down how we got here, Cuban back in the front-office, and reaction from Luka and the GOAT - Dirk. Right after that, we get into a very Texas story— Buc-ee’s suing a Colorado underwear company for copyright infringement . We look at both logos, talk throu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the guys break down the aftermath of the November 4th general election and what the results mean heading into 2026. They react to the breaking news of Nancy Pelosi’s retirement and the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney, then shift gears to talk about the government shutdown that finally looks to be ending. From Capitol Hill shakeups to state-level surpr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down the week’s biggest political stories: how Nicki Minaj publicly praised Donald Trump for his stance on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.   Then, we dig into the interesting situation with Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom not showing up on Joe Rogan’s podcast — Harris expressing regret she didn’t go on, Newsom saying he’s “moving on", and St...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 046 – One Year In: NBA Scandal, NYC Politics, and the White House Ballroom It’s the one-year anniversary of The Cigar Politico! Clint and Kyle light up to celebrate a full year of cigars, politics, and unfiltered conversation. The guys dive into the week’s biggest stories — starting with the NBA gambling scandal shaking up the league and what it says about the modern sport...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 45 – Vegas Tourism, No Kings Rallies, and Town Hall Gold In this episode of The Cigar Politico , Clint’s back from Las Vegas with a first-hand look at whether the tourism boom post-Covid is cooling off. Meanwhile, Kyle recounts passing not one but two “No Kings” rallies—each drawing different crowds and vibes. The guys dive into the NewsNation town hall featuring Stephen A...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 044: Trump's Historic Peace Deal, Texas Senate Shakeup, & FAFSA/Senior Students Talk In this episode, Clint & Kyle light up some favorite cigars and dive into the week's topics - the most notable being President Trump's historic peace deal for Israel and Hamas , what the future may hold, and is there anyone more qualified for next year's Nobel P...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 043 — “Bill Maher Roasts Kamala, The GOP is Winning the Shutdown, and Texas Redefines the STAAR Test” In this wide-ranging episode, the guys light up and hit everything from national politics to local education — with plenty of sports banter in between. We kick off with Bill Maher mocking Kamala Harris’ book 107 Days and what it says about the Democrats’ messaging probl...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 42 – Charlie Kirk’s Funeral, Kimmel Pulled Off the Air & Kamala’s Controversial VP Selection In this episode, we discuss Charlie Kirk’s funeral, what it means for Christianity, the conservative movement, and the reactions from across the political spectrum. We also unpack Jimmy Kimmel being taken off the air — why it happened, what the networks are saying, and what it...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 41 – Charlie Kirk & the State of Discourse In this episode of The Cigar Politico , Clint and Kyle light up a Rocky Patel and La Aroma de Cuba to kick things off with current events and a local scandal: Elementary PoopGate . From there, the conversation gets serious as they dive into the story of the week, and possibly the year, Charlie Kirk’s assaassination and the sta...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 40 – Season 2 Premiere We’re back for Season 2! In this premiere episode, we light up and dive straight into the hot topics of the week: Narco-Terror at Sea – A dramatic military takedown of a narco-terrorist boat and using military action to protect US citizens from foreign drugs. Bill Maher & Trump Agree? – Why Maher says elite universities lack diversity of thoug...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 39 – Cracker Barrel, Redistricting, and Trump’s Surprise Fans In this episode of The Cigar Politico , we light up and dive into a week packed with headlines and hot takes. From the unexpected Cracker Barrel fiasco making waves in middle America, to the Texas redistricting battles that could reshape the political map, we cut through the noise to see what's what. We als...

Send us Fan Mail Back to School, Back to Politics In this episode, we kick things off with some back-to-school reflections and a nostalgic look at how far technology has come—remember when AOL dial-up was the height of the internet? With AOL officially shutting it down, we explore the rapid changes we’ve lived through in our own lifetimes. From there, we turn to today’s political landscape: Trump...

Send us Fan Mail Stern and Satellite Radio, AI Threats, Texas Maps, and Biden’s 93 Billion-Dollar Fraud In this episode, we dig into what Howard Stern’s cancellation signals about the Trump culture shift and the broader decline of satellite radio. We explore how AI is reshaping industries—spotlighted by a chilling, AI-linked threat sent to the Agrippa CEO in Las Vegas. We break down Texas redistri...

Send us Fan Mail Micah Talks, NPR Walks, and the Economy Pops We kick things off with Micah Parsons making headlines again— this time off the field. Then, we get into why the winding down of PBS and NPR might actually be a win for the taxpayer. Kamala Harris drops a new book titled "107 Days"  and we’re asking what message the former VP is trying to send. And finally, the economy posts s...

Send us Fan Mail We open with sports and our excitement for the NFL preseason start this Thursday. Then we pivot to a strange week of celebrity deaths (three in one week? Someone check on Keith Richards). After that, Tulsi Gabbard shows up swinging—referring Barack Obama and top leadership to the DOJ for criminal investigation. And Bernie takes a break from his tax the rich tour to introduce a bil...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was supposed to be organized, but like the WNBA’s All-Star Game format or the Astronomer CEO’s personal decisions, it all fell apart. So… no timestamps. You’re on your own. We bounce around from Shane Gillis’ ESPYs monologue to Obama’s hot takes on raising boys, to Trump cracking down on NIL deals, to whether anyone in their right mind would go to $1 day at the Dallas...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 33 – Floods, Fallout, and Foreign Firepower In this episode of The Cigar Politico , we continue to discuss the devastating floods in Kerrville, Texas, and the state’s emergency response. Then we take aim at the latest controversy over the never-materialized Epstein list—and the political theater surrounding it. With Texas Governor Abbott calling a special session, we unpac...

Send us Fan Mail After a month off the mics, The Cigar Politico is back with a longer episode to catch up on everything we missed—and everything you need to know. We open with stories from our time away before turning to the tragic floods in the Texas Hill Country and what they reveal about preparedness, policy, and community. Then we break down the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and what it means f...

Send us Fan Mail Power, Provocation, and Policy: In this episode of The Cigar Politico , Kyle and Clint fire up a bold conversation on Trump’s call for a grand military parade and his escalating verbal brawl with Elon Musk. We dissect the latest moves in the Ukraine conflict, then unpack the heated trade tariff hearings and what they signal for America’s economic posture. From bravado to battlefie...