Fair Game with Dr. Gary Kellner

Official Website: fairgameshow.comInstagram: instagram.com/fairgameshowFacebook: facebook.com/fairgamefbBlog: fairgameshow.com/#blogX (Twitter): x.com/PodcastFairGameI use the campy old musical Little Shop of Horrors as a way into a very real story unfolding inside the Democratic Party right now. Just like Audrey II, the man-eating plant that keeps demanding to be fed, the Democratic Socialists of...

Official Website: fairgameshow.comInstagram: instagram.com/fairgameshowFacebook: facebook.com/fairgamefbBlog: fairgameshow.com/#blogX (Twitter): x.com/PodcastFairGameWe have learned, over and over, that it is easy to get into the Middle East and very hard to get out. In this episode of Fair Game, I break down how the US-Israeli war against Iran has expanded in just the last few weeks. The Houthis...

Official Website: fairgameshow.comInstagram: instagram.com/fairgameshowFacebook: facebook.com/fairgamefbBlog: fairgameshow.com/#blogX (Twitter): x.com/PodcastFairGameWho replaces the old policeman when the order of things begins to fall apart? That's the question I open with in this episode of Fair Game, and it's not rhetorical. On August 7th, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a mu...

Official Website: fairgameshow.comInstagram: instagram.com/fairgameshowFacebook: facebook.com/fairgamefbBlog: fairgameshow.com/#blogX (Twitter): x.com/PodcastFairGameHas immigration been a net gain or a net loss for this country? I ask that question at the top of this episode, and if you're a Native American, you'd probably say it's been a disaster. But for almost everyone else in Amer...

Official Website: fairgameshow.comInstagram: instagram.com/fairgameshowFacebook: facebook.com/fairgamefbBlog: fairgameshow.com/#blogX (Twitter): x.com/PodcastFairGameTrump vs. the 14th Amendment: The Fight Over Birthright Citizenship ExplainedWhy the Supreme Court Just Saved Birthright Citizenship — By a Single VoteThe Dred Scott Decision That Still Haunts America's Citizenship Laws TodayIs Yo...

Official Website: fairgameshow.comInstagram: instagram.com/fairgameshowFacebook: facebook.com/fairgamefbBlog: fairgameshow.com/#blogX (Twitter): x.com/PodcastFairGameThis episode was inspired by President Trump's recent visit to Medora, North Dakota for the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Trump has named Roosevelt one of his two favorite presidents, so I sat down wit...

Official Website: fairgameshow.comInstagram: instagram.com/fairgameshowFacebook: facebook.com/fairgamefbBlog: fairgameshow.com/#blogX (Twitter): x.com/PodcastFairGameToday I'm digging into the memorandum of understanding President Trump announced with Iran on June 17, an agreement that has sparked outrage on both the left and the right. Beyond the headline-grabbing $300 billion in reparations,...

Official Website: fairgameshow.comInstagram: instagram.com/fairgameshowFacebook: facebook.com/fairgamefbBlog: fairgameshow.com/#blogX (Twitter): x.com/PodcastFairGameToday I'm taking on a claim that Vice President J.D. Vance made recently on Real Time with Bill Maher, where he declared that Richard Nixon was forced out of office by the "deep state" and that resigning over the Waterga...

On this episode of Fair Game I break down the memorandum of understanding President Trump announced on June 17 between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. This isn't a treaty, it's a memorandum, but I still think it deserves serious scrutiny, because the reaction against it has come from across the political spectrum, including Trump's own MAGA base. I walk through why...

Official Website: fairgameshow.comInstagram: instagram.com/fairgameshowFacebook: facebook.com/fairgamefbBlog: fairgameshow.com/#blogX (Twitter): x.com/PodcastFairGameOn this 250th anniversary of the American Republic, I want to ask a question that's been on my mind: do we still believe there's one American story? When I was in school, the textbook literally walked you from Jamestown to the...

Official Website: fairgameshow.comInstagram: instagram.com/fairgameshowFacebook: facebook.com/fairgamefbBlog: fairgameshow.com/#blogX (Twitter): x.com/PodcastFairGameI'm Dr. Gary Kelner, and on this episode of Fair Game I do something I haven't tried before: I give the United States an actual report card on its 250th birthday. It started with a memory of my own first grade report card and...

This week, as America marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, I wanted to talk about something that worries me deeply: we've stopped teaching our kids why history matters. I walk through the story of those 55 delegates who came together to frame our case for independency, and Jefferson's line about self-evident truths — arguably the most important sentence in the En...

In this episode of Fair Game I want to ask a question that I think deserves a direct answer: Does anybody still remember Ukraine? Four years into Vladimir Putin's invasion — the first forcible annexation of a European country since World War II — the war has been pushed off the front pages by events in the Middle East. But Ukraine's fight for survival is not over, and the choices America m...

I'm Dr. Gary Kellner, and in this episode of Fair Game, I want to talk about something that sounds simple on the surface but carries enormous consequences beneath it — America First. President Trump rode into his second term on the very real frustration that America had been footing the bill for the world's security while our allies built their economies at our expense. That frustration is...

What is Juneteenth really about? In this episode of Fair Game, Dr. Gary Kellner shares the story of Miss Rosie, a woman born into slavery whose life became a powerful reminder that history is ultimately about people—not politics. Through a childhood memory, the legacy of the Dred Scott decision, and the meaning of Juneteenth, this episode explores dignity, faith, and why every human story matters.

In this special edition of FAIR GAME, Dr. Gary Kellner examines the stunning political collapse of John Cornyn and what it reveals about Donald Trump’s growing influence inside the Republican Party. With Trump-backed conservatives led by Ken Paxton reshaping GOP politics, this episode explores: • Trump’s tightening grip on Republican leadership• Why Cornyn’s criticism of Trump may have backfired•...

Is gerrymandering destroying democracy… or is it simply politics as usual? In this season finale of FAIR GAME, Dr. Gary Kellner explores the history of gerrymandering, why both political parties defend it when convenient, and what this reveals about power, human nature, and the American constitutional system. From colonial America to modern Texas and California, this episode examines the uncomfort...

Why are Democrats losing voters—even when the political moment should favor them? In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner examines the deeper issue: a party increasingly defined by identity politics, struggling to present a clear, compelling vision for everyday Americans. From declining support among key voter groups to the growing disconnect around cost of living, education, and healthcar...

What happens when tariffs stop being economics—and start becoming power? In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner breaks down how tariffs were used as a tool of foreign policy, why that raises serious constitutional concerns, and how the Supreme Court responded. From America’s alliances to historic moments involving Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln, this episode explores a bigger question...

What is the role of the opposition in a republic? At its best, opposition holds power accountable. At its worst, it becomes sabotage. In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner explores what the Founders feared, how political factions took shape, and why modern opposition often prioritizes destruction over responsibility. This isn’t about left vs right. It’s about whether a republic can survi...

The Iran war has delivered clear military success—but is it actually a victory? In this episode, Dr. Gary Kellner steps back from politics and personalities to explore what “winning” really means. From the limits of regime change to the global impact of oil disruption, this is a deeper look at a war that may be more complicated than it seems.

Easter is meant to be a story of resurrection, hope, and new life. But what happens when faith becomes rigid… predictable… and reduced to black and white? In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner explores the danger of religious certainty—when belief turns into rules, and being right matters more than being transformed. Through history, tradition, and the life of Jesus, this conversation ch...

What happens when faith and national identity become the same thing? In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner examines the rise of Christian nationalism—what it is, where it comes from, and why history warns us to be careful. From 19th-century Europe to modern America, this conversation explores how nationalism shapes belief, power, and conflict. The takeaway: if we’re going to live togethe...

Harry Truman faced some of the most consequential decisions in modern history. Should the United States drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima? Should a president fire one of America’s most celebrated generals, Douglas MacArthur? Should the United States recognize the new state of Israel against the advice of his own State Department? In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner examines the leaders...

🇺🇦 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered the largest land war in Europe since World War II. In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner examines the deeper history behind the conflict — Russia’s imperial tradition, Vladimir Putin’s ambitions, and why Ukraine’s existence as a free nation challenges the Kremlin’s vision of empire. Drawing on decades of personal experience working in Ukraine, Dr...