Perino on Politics

It's a tied race, and someone or something has to break it. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) shares why he believes recent polling will impact how the candidates perform at the ABC News Presidential Debate. Speaker McCarthy weighs in on the end of Vice President Harris' honeymoon phase and points out which of her vulnerabilities former President Trump should use to his advantage at the d...

With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, there are only 63 days left until Election Day, so what are former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris doing during the final push of their campaigns? Co-host of The Five and former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. (D-TN) shares why it helps the country as a whole when the candidate's campaign in more than just swing states.    Harold draws upo...

The Democratic National Convention is over, but was Vice President Harris able to move the needle for any undecided voters? National Review Senior Political Correspondent Jim Geraghty joins with a look ahead at the new phase of the 2024 Presidential Election.   Dana and Jim look at the post-convention polling for Democrats and lay out the long road ahead for Vice President Harris in what is now a...

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to take the stage in Chicago to accept the Democratic Party's nomination and lay out her plans for the future of the nation. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar joins Dana to preview what to expect from the Vice President, weighs in on the tone of the convention, and the standout moments from the first three nights. Later, Dana and Josh discuss how t...

What a difference a month can make! Perino on Politics is live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois as party members from across the country coalesce behind the Harris-Walz campaign, just weeks after President Biden bowed out of the race. CEO of Squared Communications Michael Meehan joins Dana to preview the DNC, from how the crowd will embrace President Biden to the other...

Both major parties have their tickets set for the 2024 Presidential Election. But on the eve of the Democratic National Convention, what does the polling tell us about the state of the race today? Senior Political Strategist with Bracewell LLP Liam Donovan discusses what issues and voter demographics will decide November’s election.   Liam and Dana look at both the electoral map and the Senate map...

FOX News Contributor Mary Katharine Ham fills in for Dana on this week’s edition of Perino On Politics and speaks with Republican strategist and co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed to get his take on the 2024 presidential race.   Colin dissects how recession fears could impact the country's vote come November. Later, he discusses the strategy behind Vice President Harris's running mat...

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck and neck in a cut-throat presidential race - but will the momentum stay the same in November? Founding Partner at Cavalry LLC and co-host of the Ruthless podcast Michael Duncan examines how things are heating up in the 2024 Election. Dana and Michael discuss the veepstakes for Vice President Harris and Consider which possibilities will be m...

Out with the old, in with the (sort of) new - President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar examines what's in store from the historic reshaping of the 2024 election.   Dana and Josh look back at the many seismic political shifts brought on over the last month and discuss the factors working...

The Republican National Convention has officially kicked off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the Republican base has gathered to rally around former President Trump as their party’s 2024 Presidential Nominee. Days after surviving an assassination attempt while speaking at a Pennsylvania rally, President Trump has prevailed as a pillar of strength—an image that a presidential nominee seeking re-electio...

With many Democrats calling for him to drop out, President Biden needs to keep his friends close, and his frenemies closer. FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier examines the waning support for President Biden from within his own party. Bret and Dana discuss the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee and the problems it could pose for her party ahead of th...

Despite a lackluster performance at the CNN Presidential Debate, President Biden does not plan to drop out any time soon. Former White House Chief Deputy Press Secretary and Partner at FGS Global Trent Duffy explains why the Democrats' dam appears to be holding (for now), and why people are growing more distrustful of the White House. The economy is the number one issue for voters, and President B...

While voters were anticipating moments of political déjà vu at the first presidential debate, the time that’s lapsed since President Biden and former President Trump took to the debate stage in 2020 was clear as day. Leaving voters wondering, where do we go from here? Republican Strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies, Colin, and National Reporter and Columnist for the Washington Ex...

From the state of the presidential race to the state of our culture, Ben Shapiro takes on the summer's most heated issues. Host of The Ben Shapiro Show Ben Shapiro explains why he believes the 2024 Presidential Election will become a referendum on President Biden and why it will be lethal for his campaign. Later, Ben dives into the political realignment of both the Democratic and Republican Partie...

FOX News Senior White House Correspondent and Anchor Jacqui Heinrich fills in for Dana on this week’s edition of Perino On Politics. Guy Benson, FOX News Contributor and host of the Guy Benson Show on FOX News Radio shares what the candidates need to do to prepare for next week’s debate.   Guy lays out how the newly announced presidential debate rules can both help and hurt each of the candidates...

The slow summer months are rolling in, but the clock is ticking for the presidential candidates to make their case to voters. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar discusses what events he's watching out for in the coming weeks that will set the stage not only for the debate but for the Presidential Election in the Fall. When it comes to picking a Vice President, Josh and Dana analyze wh...

One trial is over, and now it's time for another. Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed unpacks the political fallout of former President Trump's conviction and the upcoming criminal trial of Hunter Biden. Later, Dana and Colin look ahead to the June Presidential Debate and discuss why it's a high-pressure event for President Biden. Uphill Battle: As the summer...

As former President Trump faces heat in the courtroom, President Biden is being grilled on rising prices. Former Democratic Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five Harold Ford Jr. discusses three key dates he'll be watching leading up to the election. Harold explains how the prices people pay on Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and Labor Day will play a significant role in the way they vote in...

Over the years, Colorado has gone from red to blue. However, will the state be a "safe" bet for President Biden come the 2024 election? Host of The Ross Kaminsky Show on KOA Radio Ross Kaminsky provides a closer look at the political shift of the Centennial State. As a talk radio host, Ross can hear directly from his listeners about what issues energize them the most. He discusses the significance...

How are national politics impacting kitchen table conversations? Outkick Columnist and Host of the Getting Hammered podcast Mary Katharine Ham examines the energy generated by the presidential candidates and discusses whether or not it will translate into votes in the fall. Mary Katharine and Dana discuss why the youth vote may not be in President Biden's favor due to his TikTok ban and foreign re...

While we were off to the horse races this weekend, we're now back to talking about the Presidential race. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors Matt Whitlock discusses the factors contributing to former President Trump's lead in recent polling. Matt examines how Republicans are not only eyeing battleground states but also looking at ways they can help expand the map. Later, he previews elections i...

International tensions are reaching a boiling point on college campuses across the country - but what other problems are bubbling up? Managing Director and Partner at Beacon Global Strategies Michael Allen takes listeners on a tour of the many geopolitical crises around the world.   Dana and Michael discuss the responsibilities of the Commander in Chief when it comes to managing relationships with...

Although President Biden is advocating for a cleaner planet, his green agenda is creating a political mess. Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future Daniel Turner explains the hidden impact of the President's climate-oriented policies. Dana and Daniel discuss just how much energy is used to power our infrastructure and economy and talk about why "clean" alternatives don't necessarily pro...

Ready or not, Tax Day is here! Host of The Big Money Show on FOX Business Brian Brenberg joins to talk about taxes, the economy, and how it will impact the 2024 election. Dana and Brian discuss the state of inflation and how it's affecting American consumers. Later, they explore the rise in popularity of trade jobs and weigh the benefits of vocational training. Uphill Battle: Polling shows that ma...

Will former President Trump's abortion announcement eclipse President Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan? Founder of The Stewart Group Don "Stew" Stewart examines how the presidential candidates are handling issues that are most impactful to voters. Dana and Stew examine the enthusiasm gap between the candidates among youth voters. Later, Stew discusses the importance of the filibuster and...