The Cigar Politico

Send us Fan Mail Episode 069 – In a slow news week, the guys still found plenty to talk about. We kicked things off with FIFA and the World Cup, including the controversial red card given to Flo Balogun and the surprising decision by FIFA to reverse his suspension, sparking debate over officiating, fairness, and the state of international soccer. We then shifted gears to America 250, including Pre...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 068 – The Euros Love America On Episode 068 of The Cigar Politico , Clint and Kyle kick things off by breaking down a viral confrontation in which a father took his young daughters into a women’s restroom, sparking an angry reaction from a man. The hosts discuss the realities parents face in public, common sense versus outrage culture, and why social media often amplifies...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Cigar Politico, Clint and Kyle open with current events and sports before diving into the latest developments in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial in Collin County, Texas, as the prosecution rests its case and the defense begins presenting its arguments. The guys also discuss the surprising outcome of the Los Angeles mayoral race, where late-arriving ballots knocke...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 066 of The Cigar Politico covers everything from graduation season and family milestones to some of the wildest political headlines of the week. Kyle and Clint react to the shocking passing of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, discuss the bizarre but very on-brand idea of a UFC event on the White House lawn for America’s 250th birthday, and break down Trump’s continued dominance i...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 065 of The Cigar Politico is a little bit of everything — from the chaos of end-of-school season and graduation celebrations to the massive crowds headed toward Dallas for the World Cup. Clint and Kyle talk through whether North Texas is actually prepared for the transportation demands of a global event, especially with the region’s limited public transit and lack of a tru...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 064, Clint and Kyle kick things off in the sports world with a little NFL Draft talk—breaking down surprises, team strategies, and what it all means heading into the season. The conversation takes a wild turn when President Bill Clinton unexpectedly crashes Jerry Jones’ pre-draft press conference, Jerry almost falls off stage, then praises the former President for being...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 063, Clint and Kyle break down a packed week of headlines, starting with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. facing intense questioning on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers pressed him on everything from unpastuerized milk to his thoughts on Trump's mental health. The conversation then shifts to responses about Nick Cannon and his recent comments tying Democrats to the KKK and a loo...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 062, Clint and Kyle light up and dive into a packed slate of headlines shaping the intersection of tech, politics, and global tension. We kick things off with Major League Baseball’s rollout of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system, breaking down how AI is creeping into America’s pastime—and what happens when human judgment gets replaced by algorithms. From there, we l...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 061: Legends, Lawsuits & Global Tension The guys open with a tribute to the late Chuck Norris , reacting to the passing of the martial arts icon and cultural legend who somehow managed to be both a real-life phenomenon and the internet’s favorite mythical man. Then it’s on to one of the wildest legal stories of the week—Afroman actually winning his lawsuit, and what th...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 060: In Episode 060 of The Cigar Politico , we kick things off with some personal updates as Clint talks about the bittersweet milestone of getting a kid ready for college and what that transition looks like for parents. From there, we dive into the lighter side of corporate PR disasters, breaking down the McDonald’s CEO’s painfully awkward burger promotion video that left...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 059 In Episode 59 of The Cigar Politico , Clint and Kyle light up a cigar and break down the week’s biggest headlines—from international controversy to the upcoming Texas primary elections. The guys start with a look at recent U.S. Winter Olympic victories and how Team USA is performing on the world stage. From there, they shift into politics and examine the flood of polit...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 058:  Kyle and Clint light up and jump straight in with opening commentary before diving into the roar of the Daytona 500 and if Kyle will ever become a NASCAR fan. At the 25-minute mark, the guys break down Justin Bieber at the Grammy Awards , celebrity culture, and how entertainment and politics continue to blur. The guys talk about Valentine’s Day just passed, being a s...

Send us Fan Mail This week's pod is packed with SuperBowl takes and what we are watching post-football (Baseball, NASCAR, the Winter Olympics)  We also recap the Grammy Awards and JellyRoll's take that no one should care what his opinion is (preach!). We then dive into the political stories of the week, Trump letting a distasteful video get posted, not really apologizing, and our surpris...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 056 – Winter Weather, Grading Trump’s First Year, & the Minnesota Propaganda War In Episode 56 of The Cigar Politico , we kick things off talking about the recent snow and ice that rolled through Texas and how winter weather seems to bring everything to a halt across the country. From there, we shift into awards season — the politics, the performances, and whether Holl...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 55 is a wide-ranging conversation with local rancher and entrepreneur Lee Wells , a true Texan man who wears a lot of hats—and wears them well. Lee joins us to talk about his life as a rancher and entrepreneur, including supplying beef for his farm-to-table burger restaurant. We dig deep into Texas agriculture, with a special focus on the beef industry, global market press...

Send us Fan Mail We're back for the new year and Episode 054 kicks off with the NFL regular season coming to a close, playoff pictures tightening up, and the coaching carousel heating up. From there, we shift gears into international and domestic politics, breaking down the Trump administration’s move to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and what it signals for U.S. policy in the West...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 053 kicks off with some big cultural and political headlines, starting with Jelly Roll being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry —and receiving a pardon from the Tennessee governor, sparking a broader conversation about redemption and second chances. We then shift to geopolitics and energy as Venezuela faces a tightening oil quarantine, breaking down what it means for global...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Cigar Politico , we’re joined by Texas State Representative Brent Money (House District 2) for an in-depth conversation on some of the most pressing issues today. We also discuss the sharp decline in narco boat activity , highlighting how the Trump administration’s enforcement strategy has dramatically reduced maritime drug smuggling in the Caribbean—down by rough...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 51 — “Culturally Normal” In this week’s episode, Clint and Kyle dive into the usual mix of sports updates and the biggest stories shaping the week. We break down the Tim Walz Minnesota Somali funding scandal , what’s known so far, and Tim's offense to the R-word. From there, we turn to a series of Trump-related headlines : an executive order that autopen signatures ar...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 50 — The Big 5–0: Wives on the Mic + Wild Week in Politics It’s a milestone episode of The Cigar Politico — Episode 50 ! To celebrate, we brought the wives on for the final 30 minutes for some unfiltered, hilarious, behind-the-scenes banter you won’t want to miss. Before they joined, we covered a packed slate of sports, current events, and political stories from a busy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we fire up the cigars and jump right into the big Dallas news: the Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison . We break down how we got here, Cuban back in the front-office, and reaction from Luka and the GOAT - Dirk. Right after that, we get into a very Texas story— Buc-ee’s suing a Colorado underwear company for copyright infringement . We look at both logos, talk throu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the guys break down the aftermath of the November 4th general election and what the results mean heading into 2026. They react to the breaking news of Nancy Pelosi’s retirement and the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney, then shift gears to talk about the government shutdown that finally looks to be ending. From Capitol Hill shakeups to state-level surpr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down the week’s biggest political stories: how Nicki Minaj publicly praised Donald Trump for his stance on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.   Then, we dig into the interesting situation with Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom not showing up on Joe Rogan’s podcast — Harris expressing regret she didn’t go on, Newsom saying he’s “moving on", and St...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 046 – One Year In: NBA Scandal, NYC Politics, and the White House Ballroom It’s the one-year anniversary of The Cigar Politico! Clint and Kyle light up to celebrate a full year of cigars, politics, and unfiltered conversation. The guys dive into the week’s biggest stories — starting with the NBA gambling scandal shaking up the league and what it says about the modern sport...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 45 – Vegas Tourism, No Kings Rallies, and Town Hall Gold In this episode of The Cigar Politico , Clint’s back from Las Vegas with a first-hand look at whether the tourism boom post-Covid is cooling off. Meanwhile, Kyle recounts passing not one but two “No Kings” rallies—each drawing different crowds and vibes. The guys dive into the NewsNation town hall featuring Stephen A...