Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, Kurt Bardella
Practically Political
Pragmatism is Patriotism. The goal of Practically Political is to engage and motivate citizens who are fact- and issue-oriented, invite conversation, respect differences of opinion, believe in compromise and put sound policy before partisanship. Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent, if your bottom line is to get our government working again to serve the best interests of all Americans, then please join us in making our voices heard. This is not the time to give into hopelessness, anger or despair; it’s a critical opportunity to redefine what democracy really means.
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Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, Kurt Bardella
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Fetterman & OZ • Upcoming Supreme Court Decisions • OPEC Cutting Oil Production • Rock Bottom for Trump 10.10.2022 26:00
Pennsylvania Senate Race: Fetterman vs Oz • Upcoming Supreme Court Rulings • OPEC Cutting Oil Production • Where is Rock Bottom for Trump? Watch us on YouTube
Fentanyl • Biden and Ukraine • Republican Policies? • Moving on from Trump 28.09.2022 25:54
In this episode, Carrie and Dave dig in on several topics in the news these days: Border security and the Fentanyl Crisis, Biden's handling of the Ukraine, making sense of nonexistent Republican policies, and is it finally time for Republicans to move on from Trump?
Biden Lower Approval Numbers • GOP Criticizing the FBI • Finding Better Political Candidates • Backlash to IRS Funding 26.08.2022 26:04
In this episode, Carrie and Dave discuss Biden passing legislation despite a low approval rating, the GOP attacking the FBI despite standing for “Law & Order”, finding better political candidates, and the backlash to the IRS funding. Follow Practically Political on social media to watch the video of all episodes: Twitter Facebook Instagram
ESG • Midterm Predictions • Media Bias • Biden Reelection 09.08.2022 26:04
In this episode, Carrie and Dave discuss ESG - Environmental, Social, & Governance, share their midterm predictions, tackle media bias and the technical definition of a recession, and ponder whether President Biden should proceed with reelection in 2024. Follow Practically Political on social media to watch the video of all episodes: Twitter Facebook Instagram
Corporate Welfare - Donald Trump 2024? - Solution to Cancel Culture - Not Endorsing Unqualified Candidates 21.07.2022 22:55
In this episode, Dave and Carrie discuss, corporate welfare through subsidies, rumors of Donald Trump announcing his presidential candidacy 2024, a solution to cancel culture, and if we're at a point where people will break from party and not endorse bad candidates.
California Inflation Stimulus - Fallout from Jan. 6 - A Failed President? - Abortion Exceptions 08.07.2022 23:20
In this episode, Carrie and Dave discuss some hot issues: They examine California's stimulus to help with inflation, the fallout from the January 6th Commission in the midterm elections, the legacy of Joe Biden's presidency, and exceptions for abortions.
The Left's Proliferation of a Racist USA - Criminal Charges for Trump - GOP and Admitting Mistakes - The Inevitable Recession 22.06.2022 25:47
Why is the left proliferating the narrative that the USA is a racist country? Should Trump be criminally charged for January 6th? Never admitting mistakes continues the demise of the GOP Is a recession not inevitable?
Swap Out Biden - Roe v. Wade - Inflation - Personality Disorders and Political Candidates 09.05.2022 23:58
In this episode Carrie and Dave touch on: Whether the Dems should swap out Biden, should Roe v. Wade be overturned, is the current inflation transitory, and whether or not personality disorders should impact one's ability to run for office.
‘Libs of TikTok’ - Republicans Choosing Power Over Party - Media cover for Liberals - How Bad can a Candidate Be? 25.04.2022 21:22
Questions/Topics in this episode of Practically Political: Washington Post outs owner of ‘Libs of TikTok’ account. Why are Republicans choosing power over party? Why does the Media cover for Liberals? At what point is a candidate so bad that they lose party support?
Is the Pandemic over? - The GOP and Putin - Janice Rogers Brown and Joe Biden - Herschel Walker 11.04.2022 25:20
1. Are we still in a pandemic? Should our policies reflect that answer? 2. Should the Trump and the GOP be held accountable for loyalty to Putin? 3. Janice Rogers Brown and Joe Biden 4. Is Herschel Walker over the line as a candidate?
Compromising on Fossil Fuels - GOP Love for Putin - Supreme Court and Critical Race Theory - Advice for Republicans to Distance from Trump 25.03.2022 22:49
1. Will the Democrats ever agree to compromising policies when it comes to fossil fuels? 2. Why is the right fawning over Putin and going against President Zelenksy? 3. Should a Supreme Court nominee support Critical Race Theory? 4. What’s your advice to Republicans looking to move beyond 2020?
Inflation - GOP and Obamacare - Ukraine Aid and Border Patrol Funding - Tax Changes 24.03.2022 20:37
1. Why don’t progressives care about the negative effects of government spending on inflation? 2. Should the GOP get rid of Obamacare and what is the GOP plan? 3. $13 billion for the Ukraine but cuts for our own border patrol? 4. How should the tax system change to be more fair for the bottom and the top?
US pull back from the United Nations? Conservative media siding with Putin? Trucker protest movement? January 6th Commission staying bipartisan? 01.03.2022 16:22
1. Should the US pull back from the United Nations? 2. Why is the conservative media seemingly siding with Putin? 3. Does the trucker protest movement have potential to be bigger politically? 4. What’s a good balance for the January 6th Commission in order to stay bipartisan?
Can Cuomo retake power? Does Biden deserve credit for Ukraine? Is inflation transitory? How can Trump lose your support? 15.02.2022 22:50
1. Is there anything that can stop Cuomo from taking power again? 2. Does Biden deserve credit for his handling of Russia? 3. Is this inflation trend actually transitory? 4. What would Trump have to do to lose your support?
Biden & transparency? - Republicans plans if they retake Congress - Is Biden fit for Office? - Was Trump REALLY trying to overturn the election? 31.01.2022 16:02
1. Biden & transparency? 2. What should Republicans do if they retake Congress? 3. Why are so many concerned if Biden is fit for office? 4. Ultimately was Trump trying overturn the 2020 election?
Liberals tolerance of conservatives - Who will run in 2024 - Biden and the Ukraine - Where are the pragmatic conservatives? 05.01.2022 22:44
Topics in this episode: 1. Why are liberals less tolerant of conservatives? 3. If Trump doesn’t run again, who would you support in 2024? 4. Why is Biden not doing more to help the Ukraine? 5. Why are pragmatic conservatives hesitant to criticize the GOP?
Toxic Bipartisanship? - Balanced view of Covid - Constitutional Convention - GOP 'actually' pro-life? 02.12.2021 20:56
Topics in this episode: 1. Can bipartisanship be toxic? 2. What does a balanced view of COVID look like? 3. A constitutional convention for a balanced budget and term limits? 4. Is the GOP REALLY ‘pro-life’?
Are Dems helping the Middle Class? - Build Back Better - IRS and Corporate Taxes - GOP Hypocrisy 18.11.2021 17:04
In this episode, Dave and Carrie tackle 5 questions: - Are Dems helping the Middle Class? - What things do you like in Build Back Better? - IRS and Corporate Taxes - Should Build Back Better pass? - How can the GOP govern through their hypocrisy?
China's saber-rattling - Jan. 6th just political? - Swing voters changed by Jan. 6 - Where has the legislation process gone? 04.11.2021 15:38
Carrie and Dave dive into questions on China, January 6th and the GOP, and discuss where the legislative process has gone in the country..
Are Democrats Tone-Deaf? - Is the “Big Lie” a Litmus Test for Republicans? - Independents Souring on Biden - Midterm Election Predictions 15.10.2021 15:25
In this episode of Practically Political, Carrie and Dave discuss several issues impacting the midterm elections. 1. Are Democrats Tone-Deaf? 2. Is the “Big Lie” a Litmus Test for Republicans? 3. Independents Souring on Biden 4. Midterm Election Predictions
Infrastructure Bill Price Tag - Republicans Moving Left? - California Recall Election 29.09.2021 13:49
Carrie and Dave discuss the true price of the infrastructure Bill, Republicans moving to the left over censorship of social networks, and the reaction to the California Recall Election.
Afghanistan - Inflation - Would Trump Be a Better President Right Now? 26.08.2021 13:01
In this episode, Carrie and Dave dive into 3 topics. First they discuss the final pull out of Afghanistan and what is next for the U.S. and Biden in the region. Then they look at new inflation data and if we're in for economic trouble as more spending gets approved in Washington. And finally, the debate whether Trump would be doing a better job as President right now and consider other candidates...
Biased Social Media - Federal Reserve Inflation - SCOTUS Upholds AZ Voting - Cuba 20.07.2021 9:21
Dave and Carrie ask whether social media companies are presenting a biased view of America in their curation algorithm. Then they discuss the Federal Reserve's outlook on Inflation and if they need to do more to curb the downside of a deluge of spending. Liberals are unhappy about SCOTUS's ruling on the AZ voting law which was passed. They ask, "why are they so mad about this?" And finally, they d...
End of Unemployment Payments - Punishing Rideshare Companies - US Two-Party System - DeSantis Ideological Curriculum 29.06.2021 9:42
Carrie and Dave discuss the end of unemployment payments, Democrats 'punishing' pideshare companies, the possible end to the US Two-Party System, and Governor DeSantis' ideological curriculum.
Manchin and the GOP - VPOTUS at the Border - Biden vs Putin - Google Docs Autocorrect 17.06.2021 11:15
Carrie and Dave dig into 4 new topics on this episode of Practically Political. Do you think Sen. Joe Manchin might switch over to GOP if Dems keep attacking him? Vice President Kamala Harris visited Guatemala this week and said “don’t come.” Do you think this is too little too late? Do you think it’s wise for Biden to meet with Putin, given that Putin doesn’t respect America? Google recently anno...
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