Practically Political

Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down this week's political headlines, including the SAVE Act, voter ID, President Trump's reported $2.2 billion fortune, cryptocurrency, and the ongoing debate over Trump and Biden family finances and corruption claims. Later, the hosts are joined by Ryan Clancy, chief strategist for No Labels, for a conversation about why bipartisanship continue...

Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down the Supreme Court's latest decisions, including birthright citizenship, campaign finance, and presidential appointments. The conversation then turns to this week's primary races, where the trio discusses anti-establishment candidates, campaign messaging, the debate over socialism, and why both parties are facing pressure from voters looking...

Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella debate the latest details surrounding Trump’s Iran negotiations, including the proposed deal, the Strait of Hormuz, the $300 billion incentive package, and whether Iran is emerging from the conflict in a stronger position than before it began. The conversation then turns to the reflecting pool and what it says about political priorities, government spe...

Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down the latest controversy involving Gavin Newsom, debate whether Democrats have a clear frontrunner for 2028 and discuss the growing attention around potential candidates including Jon Ossoff and Mark Cuban. The conversation then turns to Trump's latest Iran negotiations, the proposed ceasefire and whether this “deal” will hold. They also discu...

Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down the latest California primary results, the ongoing debate over election counting, and what the results mean for Steve Hilton, Spencer Pratt, and the upcoming runoff races. The conversation then turns to FISA reauthorization, the debate surrounding Section 702, and President Trump's decision to appoint Bill Pulte as acting Director of Nationa...

The conversation then turns to America 250, including the plans for the UFC event at the White House, artists backing out of scheduled performances, and the political controversy surrounding the festivities. The group also discusses Ken Paxton’s decisive victory over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate primary, James Talarico’s potential in a statewide race, whether Democrats can make the race competi...

Dave Spencer and Kurt Bardella are joined by political strategist Mike Madrid for a special episode breaking down Latino voter shifts, the growing volatility in Texas and California politics, and why both parties are struggling to connect with frustrated voters heading into the midterms. In this episode, the group discusses whether Texas is becoming more competitive than Republicans want to admit,...

Dave Spencer and Kurt Bardella are joined by special co-host Carrie Sheffield to break down the growing backlash to Trump’s proposed $1.776 billion fund, the political fallout surrounding Ken Paxton’s rise inside the Republican Party, and the debate over what Democrats still are not learning from the 2024 election. Is anything in this inferred or not true or does it sound like AI: In this episode,...

Dave Spencer and co-hosts Kurt Bardella and Ashley Davis are joined by Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha to break down the latest redistricting battles, rising gas prices, shifting voter trends, and the growing frustration voters are feeling heading into the midterms.  In this episode, the group debates whether Texas redistricting could backfire for Republicans, how Latino voters are responding to...

Dave Spencer and co-hosts Kurt Bardella and Ashley Davis break down the latest battles over redistricting, rising gas prices, growing questions around Kash Patel’s future at the FBI, and the early conversations shaping the 2028 presidential race. In this episode, the trio debates the fallout from Virginia’s overturned redistricting initiative, whether Donald Trump is tightening his grip on the Rep...

Dave Spencer and co-hosts Kurt Bardella and Ashley Davis break down the fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and what it says about security, the political response, and whether anything in Washington will actually change. You’ll hear firsthand from Ashley, who was at the event and seated with FBI Director Kash Patel, including why even the highest-profile gatherings have r...

Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis break down a week of major political fallout, from Eric Swalwell’s exit to broader questions about misconduct, power, and accountability in Washington. In this episode, the trio discusses how the Swalwell controversy is playing out, whether Congress needs stronger independent oversight, and what it reveals about power and accountability in politics and...

Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella , and Ashley Davis break down the latest political headlines, including the Eric Swalwell controversy, the crowded California governor’s race, and growing tensions around Trump’s Iran strategy and U.S. foreign policy. In this episode, the trio discusses whether Democrats can consolidate in California, how the Swalwell allegations are reshaping the race, and what JD Vanc...

Hosts Kurt Bardella, Ashley Davis, and Dave Spencer dissect the latest upheaval in the Trump administration and deliver bold predictions about who's next on the chopping block. You'll discover why Attorney General Pam Bondi's sudden departure may have less to do with her performance and everything to do with the looming Epstein files testimony scheduled for April 14th. The hosts debate whether her...

What happens when government funding deadlines collide with international conflict and looming midterm elections? In this wide-ranging episode of Practically Political, hosts Ashley Davis and Dave Spencer are joined by political strategist Kurt Bardella for a no-holds-barred conversation that spans the chaos on Capitol Hill to military action in Iran to early predictions for the 2026 electoral map...

Can a progressive Democrat win statewide in deep-red Texas? And what happens when bipartisan political strategists debate everything from the DHS shutdown to gas prices during an active war? This episode delivers both. You'll discover the inside story of James Tallarico's surprisingly energetic Texas Senate campaign from the strategist who helped engineer it. Chuck Rocha—the union organizer turned...

Get ready for a no-holds-barred political showdown that tackles two of the most explosive issues dominating Washington right now. This episode of Practically Political delivers exactly what the show promises: unfiltered debate between sharp political minds who aren't afraid to challenge each other—and the conventional wisdom. In the first segment, host Dave Spencer sits down with political strateg...

In this episode of Practically Political, hosts Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis dive deep into the latest political upheaval in Washington and the escalating tensions in the Middle East. You'll discover the real reasons behind Kristi Noem's dramatic departure from the Department of Homeland Security—and why it had less to do with policy failures and more to do with the cardinal sin o...

In this special check-in episode of Practically Political, hosts Dave, Kurt, and Ashley deliver an immediate post-State of the Union analysis that goes beyond the talking points. If you're looking for honest, bipartisan political commentary that cuts through the noise, this episode delivers exactly that. You'll discover why this State of the Union may have been one of the least impactful in recent...

In this explosive episode, you'll get breaking analysis of the Supreme Court's landmark 6-3 decision declaring Trump's tariffs unconstitutional, and what it means for the economy, Congress, and the upcoming State of the Union address. Key topics you'll explore in this episode: • The Supreme Court's constitutional reasoning behind striking down Trump's tariff authority and why this wasn't an ideolo...

In this episode of Practically Political, hosts Ashley Davis and Dave Spencer tackle two major conversations dominating the political and cultural landscape: Donald Trump's controversial push to nationalize elections and the surprising success of Melania Trump's documentary. You'll discover an in-depth analysis of Trump's election nationalization proposals and whether this represents serious polic...

Hosts Kurt Bardella, Dave Spencer, and Ashley Davis dive deep into the most pressing political issues facing America today—from the fallout of the Minnesota shooting crisis to the high-stakes government shutdown negotiations unfolding in real-time. Why Listen: You'll discover how the political landscape is shifting as Democrats find themselves with unexpected leverage for the first time since the...

Dave Spencer leads a spirited roundtable discussion on one of the most controversial foreign policy moves of early 2026: President Trump's aggressive push regarding Greenland and its implications for NATO, national security, and America's standing in the world. You'll discover diverse perspectives on Trump's unconventional negotiating tactics, from viewing them as strategic brilliance to diplomati...

Hosts Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella tackle some of the most contentious issues dominating today's headlines. You'll get an unfiltered, cross-partisan discussion about federal law enforcement operations, the potential invocation of historic presidential powers, and what the political landscape might look like in 2028. What You'll Learn: You'll discover diverse perspectives on the us...

Welcome to chaos theory with your hosts Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis. This week, the Practically Political crew tackles the biggest question nobody saw coming: What happens when the president decides military operations are the new foreign policy? From the stunning extraction of Venezuela's Maduro to Trump's Greenland obsession, Dave, Kurt, and Ashley dive headfirst into what migh...