Political Perspectives Show

Hugo Gurdon and Byron York discuss the impact of Elon Musk and DOGE on USAID, highlighting the agency's $40 billion budget and its focus on foreign aid. They note that Musk, as a special government employee, is overseeing a rebranding of an Obama-era office, leading to potential legal challenges. The conversation shifts to President Trump's unexpected announcement about taking over Gaza, which was...

Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York joins editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss the controversy of President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal grants. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer held a conference with the leadership team. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s press briefing debut. Where does spending authority and spending obligation rest? Re...

Washington Examiner editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon joins executive magazine editor Jim Antle to discuss President Donald Trump's activity during his first day in office. Are some of Trump's executive orders used as sacrifices to use as oppositions? Former President Joe Biden and Trump's presidential pardons differences and will there be any reforms on that presidential power? Read the full story here...

Washington Examiner editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon joins executive magazine editor Jim Antle to discuss Secretary of Defense nominee, Pete Hegseth, the Senate confirmation hearing, and his communication skills. Are the confirmation hearings important or for theatrics? President-elect Donald Trump gives off a 'new president' coming in when this is his second term. Who else will President Joe Biden giv...

A discussion between Washington Examiner Editor in Chief, Hugo Gurdon & American Correspondent & Commentator, Byron York on changing media narratives about Trump, comparing past comparisons to Hitler and new strategic considerations over Greenland's geopolitical importance. Read the full story here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-memo/3279134/where-did-donald-trump-fascism-t...

Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent Byron York joins Editor-in-Chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's newest Cabinet picks, which include people with more executive than bureaucratic experience. Most recently, Trump tapped Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright, Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND), and former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin to join his energy team, as well as Linda McMaho...

Washington Examiner editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon joins magazine executive editor Jim Antle to discuss President Joe Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, how Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is faring with his shaky past affecting his nomination, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) possibly being a backup for that role, and whether Kash Patel will be confirmed as FBI director. Read the full story her...

Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent Byron York joins Editor-in-Chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss President Joe Biden's disappearance and lack of participation in the Democrats' election defeat post-mortem, as well as how Pete Hegseth revived his secretary of defense nomination after being embroiled in past controversies and the speculation about whether former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's nationa...

Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent Byron York joins Editor-in-Chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's rising stature and popularity, including where he stands with the public and how foreign leaders perceive him after he won the popular vote, as well as how going against the president-elect may seem like going against the United States, the ABC settlement, and wh...

Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent Byron York joins Editor-in-Chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss President-elect Donald Trump, who is looking to go on the offensive instead of waiting for reactions to his surprising Cabinet nominations, including Fox News's Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, as well as Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune (R-SD) and the upper chamber's alignment wit...

Washington Examiner magazine executive editor Jim Antle joins editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss the joke on Puerto Rico at the Madison Square Garden Trump rally, how quickly Democrats reacted to it as a racist joke, President Joe Biden's response that Trump supporters were garbage, the relationship between Vice President Kamala Harris and Biden, and key takeaways from Harris's Ellipse speech....

Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent Byron York joins Editor-in-Chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss the atmosphere at President-elect Donald Trump's campaign headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida; As election night progressed, there was a steady progress in a Trump victory; Trump has been the nominee for three election cycles filled with impeachments and lawsuits — does this victory make...

Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York joins editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris's recent visit to Pennsylvania with former Rep. Liz Cheney, former President Donald Trump's recent visit to Pennsylvania and the differences between that and Harris's town hall, why campaigns sometimes express pessimism and optimism, whether there is a danger of ov...

Washington Examiner Magazine Executive Editor Jim Antle joins Editor-in-Chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss if the focus on media appearances is normal, and if not, is there a reason why the two candidates are focusing on it? Does the sudden media blitz from Vice President Kamala Harris have to do with polling against former President Donald Trump? Can Harris change the narrative to being the candidate t...

washingtonexaminer #donaldtrump #kamalaharris #interviews #joebiden #elections2024 Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent Byron York joins Editor-in-Chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris's interviews with The View and 60 Minutes. During Harris's interview on The View, she struggled to answer what her difference was from President Joe Biden. Harris's identity seems to...

Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York joins editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss the CBS News vice presidential debate between Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) and Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), Vance seeming more prepared than Walz, the candidates' different responses when the moderators put them on the spot, how badly CBS moderators displayed favoritism toward the Democrats, and whether Va...

Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent Byron York joins Executive Magazine Editor Jim Antle to discuss the events unfolding in seven battleground states, the back-and-forth over debate rules between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, and whether Harris would benefit from Trump talking over her during the debate. They also discuss the gold star families who a...

 Washington Examiner Editor-In-Chief Hugo Gurdon joins Chief Political Correspondent Byron York to discuss Donald Trump's preparations for the upcoming CNN debate against Joe Biden. Is he able to reach out to voters outside of his rallies? Will Trump be able to clown Biden?  washingtonexaminer #donaldtrump #joebiden #cnn #presidentialrace #presidentialdebate #2024elections #democraticparty #republ...

Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent Byron York joins Editor-in-Chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss stacking evidence of stolen valor for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris's vice presidential pick, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), whether this hurts the Democratic ticket, as it affected John Kerry by the Swift Boat Veterans, and whether the media will continue to allow the Harris campaign t...

 Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York joins editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss the presidential debate hosted by ABC News, former President Donald Trump's lackluster performance against Vice President Kamala Harris, why Trump didn't use his closing statement to show Harris is not the candidate of change and hope, the ABC News moderators' biased fact checks against Trump...

Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent Byron York joins Executive Magazine Editor Jim Antle to discuss the takeaways of the unveiling of the Democratic National Convention for the Harris-Walz ticket; former President Barack Obama made fun of Trump for the crowd size; Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is criticized for not telling the truth. #washingtonexaminer #donaldtrump #barackobama #kamalaharris...

Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent Byron York joins Editor-in-Chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss the representation Vice President Kamala Harris gives from her list of demands for her interview; Harris is also bringing along running mate Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as a security blanket for her CNN interview; questions Harris and Walz have to answer in the interview; and updates on special couns...

Washington Examiner Magazine Executive Editor Jim Antle joins Editor-In-Chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss the reaction to Kamala Harris's vice presidential pick. Was her decision an example of caving to the Left? How radical is Gov. Tim Walz? How has the pick affected the Trump campaign? Was it a good decision? #washingtonexaminer #kamalaharris #timwalz #donaldtrump #presidentialrace See omnystudio.com...

Washington Examiner Editor-In-Chief Hugo Gurdon joins Chief Political Correspondent Byron York to discuss Biden's performance in keeping his mental acuity intact and failed to do so; what set up Biden to fail with the debate favoring him? Democrats seem to indicate that they have given up hope in winning and the Biden family effect; what should voters think about the polls? Is it worth for Biden t...

 Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent Byron York joins Editor-In-Chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss whether or not Biden is able to stay and run office for another term; Democratic leaders push and pull feelings of Biden's ability to run; is Kamala Harris the solution if Biden can not serve out his term? #washingtonexaminer #joebiden #election2024 #presidentialrace #vicepresident See omnyst...