Rivera and Reeves

Republicans have a second reconciliation bill ready—and we got four members of Congress to break it down. We traveled to Capitol Hill to sit down with Rep. Mark Alford , Rep. Eric Burlison , Rep. Stephanie Bice , and Rep. Ben Cline from the Republican Study Committee . They walked us through the “Make the American Dream Affordable Again” package: mortgage portability, MAHA health accounts, paid fa...

Rivera and Reeves return for 2026 with their first episode, tackling the biggest stories from their month-long hiatus. Meseidy and Rachel break down Trump’s foreign policy moves in Greenland, Venezuela, and Iran—explaining why it all connects back to China and Russia. They analyze the Minneapolis ICE shooting that killed activist Rebecca Good, cutting through the political spin from both sides. Pl...

Pentagon press briefings just got a major shakeup—and the new faces asking questions might surprise you. Meseidy and Rachel break down the controversial media restrictions at the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth’s mounting controversies, including “Boat Strike Gate” and the Signal scandal, and the explosive showdown brewing between Candace Owens and Turning Point USA. Plus: why Candace’s conspi...

Minnesota’s billion-dollar fraud scandal finally breaks into mainstream coverage—and the timing couldn’t be worse for Tim Walz’s gubernatorial hopes. We break down the largest social program fraud in U.S. history, the DC National Guard shooting by an Afghan national that prompted Trump to suspend asylum, and why Tennessee’s special election has both parties panicking. Plus: Pete Hegseth’s “double...

When Democrats tell the military to defy the commander-in-chief and Trump responds with “seditious behavior,” you know things are getting spicy. Meseidy and Rachel break down the bizarre congressional video urging service members to refuse “unspecified illegal orders,” new Fox News polling showing economic concerns at Trump’s doorstep, and the Epstein files claiming another Democrat. Plus: the rea...

Tucker Carlson sat down with the New York Times—willingly—and what he revealed is more telling than any hit piece could be. We dissect his Nick Fuentes interview strategy, his claims about reciting the Lord’s Prayer to avoid racism, and what his shift means for the conservative movement. Plus: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s stunning policy reversals, JD Vance’s strategic silence, and why the Epstein fil...

Is the GOP fighting the right battles? With the midterms approaching and Trump’s messaging under scrutiny, we’re breaking down what’s really driving Gen Z’s political nihilism—and it’s not what you think. Amanda joins Meseidy to dissect the affordability crisis, the H1B visa debate, healthcare time bombs, and why both parties are missing the mark with young voters. From Fuentes to tariffs to 50-ye...

It’s Election Day, and if you’re not already stress-eating, you will be by tonight. Rachel and Meseidy break down the Heritage Foundation’s disastrous week responding to Tucker Carlson’s Nick Fuentes interview, analyze why New York is about to elect a CAIR-backed socialist as mayor, and give their brutally honest predictions for Virginia, New Jersey, and New York races. Spoiler: Republicans had al...

This episode and comments are open to everyone—we want to hear from you. If you value this work, consider becoming a paying subscriber. When 70% of Americans distrust the Democratic Party, should conservatives celebrate? Rachel and Meseidy unpack a bombshell study revealing how progressives are repackaging socialism with economic populism. Then, they tackle the Tucker Carlson-Nick Fuentes intervie...

Meseidy flies solo this week as Rachel scores last-minute access to Speaker Johnson’s daily press conference at the Capitol. We’re on day 28 of the government shutdown, with federal workers going unpaid, SNAP benefits on the chopping block, and trash piling up at national parks. Meanwhile, the Democrats and Republicans are pointing fingers while real Americans suffer the consequences. But it’s not...

Meseidy and Rachel dive deep into the unfolding scandal surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner—a progressive darling whose deleted Reddit posts and controversial Nazi-adjacent tattoo have Democrats scrambling. From his anti-work communist manifestos to his involvement with socialist paramilitary groups, Platner’s past is catching up with his political ambitions. The hosts contrast the l...

Buckle up, friends—this episode is PACKED. Rachel and Meseidy dive into the chaos of New York’s mayoral race where Zuhair Mondani is about to take the wheel (gulp), break down a terrifying discovery about a Hamas-linked illegal immigrant who lied his way into Louisiana, and dissect the “No Kings” protests that somehow managed to be both massive and completely aimless. Oh, and we’ve got to talk abo...

Grab your coffee and buckle up because this episode is a  wild  grab bag of everything happening right now. We’re doing the weave—connecting all the random chaos from Chicago ICE operations and leaked text threads to Pentagon press passes and the ever-expanding gold takeover of the White House. Mercedes breaks down what’s  really  happening with ICE in Chicago (spoiler: the headlines aren’t tellin...

From McDonald’s to making world peace  — Trump just did THAT. While the president was brokering Middle East peace deals and reuniting hostages with their families, progressives back home couldn’t even bring themselves to say his name. We’re breaking down Trump’s whirlwind trip to Israel and Egypt, the ICONIC reception he got from the Knesset (standing ovations for days), and the absolutely surreal...

Trump just pulled off what Biden couldn’t in two years—and the media is absolutely melting down about it. We’re breaking down the Israel-Gaza peace deal announcement, why the Nobel Peace Prize suddenly matters again, and how Democrats are literally trying to arrest elected officials for... doing their jobs? Plus, we’re diving into the National Guard drama in Chicago and Portland (spoiler: federal...

Welcome to another episode of Rivera and Reeves where we tackle the biggest news stories with zero filter and maximum memes. This week, Meseidy and Rachel team up with foreign policy extraordinaire Amanda Peterson to break down Trump’s Israel-Gaza peace deal (or is it?), Bibi’s White House visit, and why Hamas keeps hitting snooze on ending their own so-called “genocide.” Then we pivot to Secretar...

Rachel and Meseidy dive into the wildest superintendent scandal you’ve ever heard: a decorated Olympian, multiple doctorates, and... wait for it... a deportation order. How did Iowa’s largest school district manage to hire an illegal immigrant who may or may not have invented half his resume? Spoiler: Nobody did a background check because that would be racist, apparently. Then we’re heading to “wa...

We’re breaking down the “anti-ICE” bullets, the sniper setup, and why Gavin Newsom’s timing with his anti-ICE rhetoric is chef’s kiss perfectly awful. Plus, Rachel and I are DONE with the gaslighting about left-wing violence – especially now that even The Atlantic admits what we’ve been saying all along. And don’t even get us started on Jimmy Kimmel’s pathetic non-apology while Google literally ad...

Starting off with Trump making Macron walk to the UN (and yes, world leaders apparently have each other on speed dial), to the Jimmy Kimmel controversy that's costing Disney half of its affiliates, we're breaking down what's really happening. But the real meat of this episode? Our deep dive into Charlie Kirk's memorial service that had 200,000 people trying to attend, world leaders...

This week has been absolutely WILD, and we're breaking down all the chaos for you. Jimmy Kimmel's show got the boot from major networks after his tone-deaf comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination, and honestly? It's about time there were consequences. We're diving deep into the text messages between the alleged assassin and his roommate (because these 22-year-olds clearly t...

On today's episode, Meseidy and Rachel dive headfirst into the chaos surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination, tackling the conspiracy theories, wild speculation, and downright irresponsible content that's been flooding social media. From questioning the "official narrative" to dissecting Candace Owens' inflammatory accusations against Israel, the hosts aren't holding b...

In this raw and emotional episode, Meseidy and Rachel process the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Recording just hours after the tragic events unfolded, the hosts grapple with what this means for America, political discourse, and the rising tide of violence targeting those who dare to speak truth on college campuses. From their initial reacti...

we have a packed episode for you today! Rachel is fired up about Trump's late-night meme spree (complete with AI-generated Rosie O'Donnell content that has the White House co-signing), while Meseidy breaks down the US literally blowing up a Venezuelan drug boat and why some Democrats are apparently siding with traffickers. We dive deep into NYC's mayoral race where a literal communist...

Is Trump dead? The Democrats sure hope so! While most Americans were enjoying their Labor Day weekend, the left completely lost their minds speculating that President Trump had secretly died because he hadn't tweeted in... checks notes ... two whole days. From astrology TikTokers claiming their "spirit guides" told them Trump was dying, to CNN and Politico actually covering these consp...

Get ready for another chaotic and completely unfiltered ride! Rachel's bringing the history heat with the shocking story of why John Adams—yes, THE John Adams—is the only founding father getting absolutely zero love in Washington DC. No monument, no statue, not even a measly plaque. Meanwhile, Meseidy's serving up the tea on Taylor Lorenz's bombshell exposé about how progressive influe...