3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & Commentary

Join Jim and Greg as they offer the second installment of their highly coveted year-end awards. Today they remark on the people connected to politics that they're most sorry to see pass away in 2024. They also share their choices for rising political stars and those who appear to be fading into political oblivion They begin with those who left us over the past year. Jim chooses a former lawmaker w...

Today, Jim and Greg begin handing out their prestigious annual 3 Martini Lunch Awards! Starting today and running through New Year's Day, they reveal their choices in categories ranging from rising star to best and worst political ideas to the stories the media ignored and the ones they could not stop talking about. And it all builds up to next week when Jim and Greg reveal their Person of the Yea...

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss the potential reversal of one of the U.S. Supreme Court’s worst decisions, the significant increase in U.S. troops in Syria, and the surprising comeback of disgraced politician Anthony Weiner. First , they highlight the Supreme Court’s possible reconsideration of its 2005 eminent domain ruling. They analyze why this decision needs to be overturn...

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they delve into the latest government funding battle, troubling revelations about how the Biden administration tried to hide the president's condition, and Donald Trump's lawsuit over a controversial Iowa poll. First, they analyze the chaotic developments surrounding government funding. While they’re relieved a bloated spending bill was blocked, they questio...

Join Jim and Greg on the 3 Martini Lunch, as they discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s surprising pro-life promises to lawmakers, the unconscionable auction of border wall materials in the final days of the Biden administration, and the shocking polling on Americans' views regarding the murder of a health insurance CEO. First, they delve into the reports from Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley that Health and H...

Join Jim and Greg as they note today's official Electoral College vote and then launch into discussions about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau being in deep political trouble, Pete Buttigieg fueling speculation about a run in Michigan politics, and whether there's any reason to believe the "drones" are searching for nuclear weapons or dirty bombs. First, they dive into the growing crisis for...

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they react to ABC News agreeing to pay Donald Trump $16 million to settle his defamation lawsuit. They also discuss the many conflicting conclusions about the mysterious drones over New Jersey and analyze how Trump seems to be getting even closer to Big Labor. First, Jim and Greg have some fun at the expense of ABC News and George Stephanopoulos after the n...

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they examine New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ call for answers regarding half a million missing migrant children, criticize Joe Biden for his latest round of shady pardons, and they react to the Duke lacrosse accuser admitting her rape accusation was a lie. Plus, they note the passing of a legend in the conservative movement. First, they appreciate Mayor Adam...

Join Jim and Greg as they discuss defiant Senate votes from Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, the Russian media’s scandalous response to Trump’s victory, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s controversial reaction to the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. First, they thoroughly enjoy watching Manchin and Sinema derail a key Biden nominee to the National Labor Relations Board, as the Democrats attempt...

Join Jim and Greg as they tackle Americans' overwhelming rejection of President Biden pardoning his son, Sen. Adam Schiff's sudden shift on political prosecutions, and a mysterious phenomenon in the New Jersey sky. They kick off with an AP poll revealing just 22% of Americans support a Hunter Biden pardon. Opposition is strong across party lines, with independents and even many Democrats hesitant...

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they breathe a sigh of relief over the Daniel Penny verdict, condemn Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s disastrous impact on public safety, and unpack the shocking story of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s alleged killer. First, they applaud the New York City jury for acquitting Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide after he restrained a threatening sub...

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they explore the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, weighing its upsides and potential dangers. They also dive into why DC-area drivers rank among the worst in the nation, offering some humorous observations. First, they celebrate the end of the Assad regime, marking the conclusion of more than 50 years of brutality and oppression. They discuss how Assad...

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they wrap up the week with three crazy martinis: Biden’s pardon of Hunter hurting his library funding, the 2020 census unfairly aiding Democrats, and reports of Biden being urged to consider more pre-emptive pardons. First, they discuss Democratic donors expressing outrage over President Biden pardoning his son, warning it could drastically impact contributi...

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they unpack Trump's tariff threats already reaping results in Mexico, humiliating missteps for Esquire and Ana Navarro regarding Biden's pardon, and the shocking murder of a health insurance CEO in midtown Manhattan. First, they highlight Mexico's record-breaking fentanyl seizure just days after Trump threatened tariffs on Canada and Mexico for failing to c...

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they tackle what Jim calls “the naughty list.” Today’s episode covers a federal judge’s critique of Biden’s Hunter pardon, controversies surrounding Trump’s Pentagon pick, and Andrew Cuomo’s rumored political comeback in New York City. They begin by spotlighting Federal Judge Mark Scarsi’s scathing assessment of President Biden’s justification for pardoning...

On Tuesday's 3 Martini Lunch , Jim and Greg dissect the fallout from President Biden’s sweeping pardon of Hunter Biden, highlighting Democratic efforts to reshape the narrative, late-night comedy jabs, and the ongoing deception from Biden's allies. First, they credit Brianna Keilar of CNN for grilling outspoken New York Rep. Dan Goldman over his previous claim that Biden respected the justice syst...

Jim and Greg are back from Thanksgiving and are ready to rip into President Biden for his lying and brazenly bogus logic for pardoning his son. They also dissect the latest carnage in Syria and Trump's choice of Kash Patel to lead the FBI. First, they vent over Biden’s very predictable yet inexcusable pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. After repeatedly insisting he would never pardon him, Biden now...

As you head to the stores and look for gifts online on Black Friday, Jim and Greg are here to deliver helpful, practical gifts to several political figures. First, Jim comes up with a very thoughtful gift for outgoing president Joe Biden that should serve him well longer after he leaves the White House. Meanwhile, Greg comes up with multiple ways to help Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz address some of his...

Happy Thanksgiving! We are very thankful for you, our listeners, and for the chance to spend Thanksgiving with our families. Today, we look back at how Jim and Greg sized up Trump's win and Kamala's loss three weeks ago.  First, they examine Donald Trump's stunning political comeback and why Americans chose to return him to the White House with a far more convincing victory than he had eight years...

Join Jim and Greg as they reveal what they are politically thankful for with just a few weeks remaining in 2024.  First, they both find things to be very thankful for concerning the last election, both in terms of what happened that night and what won't be happening because of the results. Next, they turn their attention to the role of the media in the 2024 campaign but from opposite perspective....

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they unpack Kamala Harris’s plans for a political comeback, heightened tensions with Russia following a cargo plane crash, and Bill Clinton’s tiresome excuses for Hillary’s 2016 loss. First, they analyze reports that Kamala Harris is eyeing a 2026 California gubernatorial run or another presidential bid in 2028. Jim highlights the crowded field of Democrats...

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they break down two bad martinis and a crazy one to kick off the week. They dig into two controversial Trump cabinet picks, a razor-thin GOP House majority, and the State Department's taxpayer-funded therapy sessions after Trump’s win. First, they assess Trump’s latest cabinet picks, praising Russ Vought for Office of Management and Budget and Dr. Marty Maka...

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they unpack Matt Gaetz withdrawing his bid for Attorney General and President-Elect Trump choosing Pam Bondi as his new nominee, Sen. Bob Casey's overdue concession, and the UN’s latest attempt to bilk U.S. taxpayers in the name of climate change. First, they discuss Matt Gaetz stepping aside after multiple GOP senators vowed to oppose his nomination. They a...

Undisputed King of Stuff, columnist, and novelist Jon Gabriel guest-hosts for Jim on today’s 3 Martini Lunch . Jon and Greg serve up four martinis, tackling school choice in North Carolina in beyond, the unspeakable horrors stemming from our open borders, staggering government waste, and celebrities fleeing Twitter/X. First, they commend North Carolina lawmakers for overriding the governor’s veto...

Former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and National Review Contributing Editor Andy McCarthy steps in for Jim Geraghty on today’s 3 Martini Lunch. Andy and Greg dive into Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s request to delay sentencing Donald Trump for four years, whether the courts will side with Trump on deportations, and the damaging impact of Republican senators missing votes on Biden judicial nominees. T...