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Jim Talent of the Reagan Institute walks through the Venezuela strike, the broader Latin America strategy, and the twin objectives of combating narco-terrorism and securing America's strategic perimeter. Plus: an honest comparison of Trump and Reagan's foreign policy styles and temperaments. Watch this episode here .

New year, new battles: Somali fraud investigations, California's billionaire exodus, and NYC's socialist city councilman. Thanks to BestHotGrill.com for their constant support! Watch this episode here . (00:00) - Part I (00:53) - Hugh Hewitt's sports despair (03:16) - 2026 economic outlook and optimism (05:40) - Global developments: Iran protests, Ukraine peace prospects (10:24) - Somali daycare f...

2025 is coming to a close and we thought we'd do one more music episode to round out the year. Thanks to Lileks for being with us as always and to Best Hot Grills for supporting the podcast. Merry Christmas, everyone! See you in 2026! Watch this episode here . (00:00) - Part I: The Christmas Music Episode (46:28) - Part II: Wrapping up the year

Jim Talent joins to discuss Jacob Savage's eye-opening article on how DEI devastated an entire generation of young men—and what it means for 2028. Watch this episode here . (00:00) - Part I: The Millennial Betrayal (03:07) - Discussion of 2024 election, 2028 election forecasting (08:01) - Government shutdown threat & healthcare politics (16:30) - Trump's economic wins & messaging strategy...

Trump seizes a Venezuelan ghost tanker, Democrats defend drug dealers, and gas hits $2 in some states. In the first half of the episode, I explain why Trump needs to rally in 2025, how Chuck Schumer can't dodge Obamacare ownership, and why Ted Lieu's "distraction" theory falls apart against Biden's own 1989 drug war speeches. And our good friend Lileks is back for The 10 Dumbest Things Said This W...

Jim Talent reports from the Reagan Defense Summit where Pete Hegseth called out 30 years of foreign policy failures. Why the drug boat "double tap" is standard warfare, not a scandal. Then: Jasmine Crockett's cringeworthy Texas Senate launch—code-switching, contradictions, and the worst campaign video ever. Watch this episode here . (00:00) - Part I: Intro & Recap (02:13) - Inside the Reagan D...

Russia's done, Venezuela's next, and America needs welders not more college grads. Get the messaging right. Watch this episode here . We are off the rest of this week, enjoy your Thanksgiving! (00:53) - Part I (04:21) - Foreign Policy: Russia and Ukraine (14:41) - Economic and Political Strategies (26:52) - Venezuela and International Relations (30:54) - Part II (56:45) - Closing

The Epstein boomerang hits Democrats while Trump closes a trillion-dollar Saudi deal. Jim Talent on F-35s, Abraham Accords, and the urgent economic messaging Republicans are missing. Watch this episode here . (00:00) - Part I (04:13) - The Epstein Files (16:07) - Government Reopening and Political Spectacle (25:47) - Middle East Foreign Policy (37:00) - Economic Discussion and Strategy (40:00) - P...

Silicon Valley is going pro-America. Palantir's Alex Karp explains why the U.S. must win the AI race, what Constitutional values have to do with technology, and why we need vocational workers over college graduates. Plus: Fetterman vs. Couric on extreme rhetoric and Lileks with The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week. Watch this episode here .

The shutdown ends as predicted—with Democrats losing leverage and leadership facing backlash. Jim Talent and I discuss what went wrong, the coming healthcare debate, and whether longer mortgages are the answer to America's housing crisis. Watch this episode here .

Democrats are playing a dangerous game. After election wins, Senate progressives convinced leadership to keep the shutdown going—until something catastrophic happens. An anonymous aide admitted they're waiting for "planes to fall out of the sky." Why in the world would Democrats think federal workers and air safety are acceptable bets? And, of course, Lileks is back to review The 10 Dumbest Things...

Democrats cave on shutdown after Election Day—was the timing deliberate? Duane Patterson and Jim Talent analyze Virginia and New Jersey results, reveal over a dozen Senate Dems now negotiating to reopen government, and discuss the conservative movement's Tucker Carlson problem. Government could have reopened last Friday. Watch this episode here .

The Schumer Shutdown continues and Democrats face a brewing crisis with their traditional base. Union leaders from the Teamsters, airline pilots, and federal employees join Republicans at the White House demanding action. Generic ballot polling shows the shutdown strategy backfiring spectacularly on Democrats. Plus, Lileks is back to join us in reviewing the dumbest things said this week! Watch th...

The government shutdown is entering its fourth week, and the Democrats just lost their own unions. Jim Talent breaks down why Senate Republicans are watching their opponents drown in a box canyon of their own making—just one week before critical elections in Virginia and New Jersey. Watch this episode here .

The Democrats are losing their minds, and we have a front row seat. This week: Why is Stephen A. Smith defending the mob over Trump's DOJ? How did Michelle Obama spend $376 million (that's $551M in today's dollars) on White House landscaping with zero outrage? And why are leftists more concerned about drug runners' rights than actually stopping the cartels? From the NBA gambling scandal to White H...

Well, the "No Kings" rally took place this weekend, and when the last of the courtesy shuttles finished transporting the protestors back to their nursing homes, the Republicans gave the Dems yet another off ramp which they promptly ignored. Alas, the Schumer Shutdown continues.. Is it time for another rule change? Former Senator Jim Talent and I explore that idea. Watch this episode here .

Today I have for you a special guest and good friend who has written a wonderful new book that you should check out . Also, the latest on Boltongate and more. Watch this episode here .

Former Senator Jim Talent argues that Trump's Middle East diplomacy has fundamentally reshaped the region by checkmating Hamas and establishing Israel as the undisputed hegemon. We also explore the idea of a narrow filibuster reform to end the government shutdown by allowing appropriations bills to pass with 51 votes. Watch this episode here .

My special focus group of one returns to report how things are going one year later. Also, President Trump pulls off the near-impossible. Watch this episode here .

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In the Shutdown About Nothing a.k.a. The Schumer Shutdown, everything is theater. They know it can't go on for long, and no one's laughing . James Lileks  is around for The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week this week and off the next couple. Enjoy! Watch this episode here .

It is not a good week for Chuck Schumer, Senate Democrats, and a lot of nervous federal workers/contractors. Jim Talent and I discuss the shutdown as well as President Trump's peace plan for Gaza and more. Watch this episode here .

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a grand jury yesterday. I break it down and give you my reaction, then we get to The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week with James Lileks . Watch this episode here .

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a grand jury yesterday. I break it down and give you my reaction, then we get to The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week with James Lileks . Watch this episode here .

President Trump addressed the UN General Assembly in New York City yesterday and held bilateral talks with leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron. Jim Talent and I break it down, then it's time for The Good, The Bad, and The Stupid. Watch this episode here .