The Cigar Politico

Send us Fan Mail Episode 080 kicks off with a little cigar talk, sports, and a school principal reaction video. Then it’s all politics, as we break down the results of the November 3rd midterm elections. The Democrats take control of both the House and Senate, while Texas sees a Democratic sweep of every statewide office. We dig into the results, what they mean for the political landscape, and wha...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 079 – Midterm Predictions, Oval Office Gold, and Go Do Something We kick things off with current events and local sports before diving into the latest political headlines. We discuss Barack Obama’s jab at the Trump White House, comparing it to Saddam Hussein’s Cheesecake Factory, and Scott Bessent’s response that delivered a burn of its own. We also revisit the story of th...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 078 – School Controversies, Capital Punishment & Midterm Predictions We kick things off with the normal current life events and sports talk, then tackle some stories closer to home, including Grand Prairie ISD canceling a school play over gender roles and Texas SB 12. Meanwhile, it’s officially Band-tober , and marching band season is in full swing! From there, we turn...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we covered a little bit of everything, with a heavy dose of sports. We broke down the latest NFL shake-ups, the growing list of quarterback injuries, and what those injuries could mean for the season. We also talked about President Trump attending the Texas–Tennessee game and the unusual situation in Texas where Keene ISD canceled its football season due to injuries. Ou...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 076 —  Episode 076 opens the way it should—with cigars, current events, and plenty to talk about. The Congressional Clown Show segment makes its return as we take a look at some of the latest happenings in Washington, including an appearance from our favorite congresswoman from Connecticut. McConnell returned to the Senate this month after a lengthy absence following a fal...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 075 — Season 3 Premiere Season 3 of The Cigar Politico is officially underway! Kyle and Clint are back on the mic with a packed episode covering football, history, and plenty of current events. The guys kick off Season 3 by diving into the start of the 2026 NFL season , breaking down the first week of action, some of the biggest storylines, surprises, and early-season ques...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 074, the Kyle and Clint tackle another week of politics, pop culture, and the stories everyone seems to be talking about. We start with some clueless college parents and then discuss new student loan limits, asking whether students, families, and ultimately colleges are finally going to have to take a more realistic look at the cost of higher education. We also take a m...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 073 — Back to School, Football & Some Presidential Turbulence The crew is back with a wide-ranging episode covering the start of the school year and the return of youth sports, Rep. Jared Patterson’s Save Our Summer Act , and the latest from NFL preseason. We also get into the Lakers’  $12 billion+ sale , Gov. Greg Abbott opening a new Buc-ee’s, President Trump swappin...

Send us Fan Mail The Cigar Politico – Episode 072 School is back in session, and we’re diving into everything that comes with it—from back-to-school shopping to the growing push to limit technology in classrooms. We also break down why Buc-ee’s seems to be suing everyone over logos, preview the start of the NFL preseason and what to watch for, discuss the WNBA finding itself in the middle of a deb...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 071 is packed with everything from everyday life to the biggest headlines. We kick things off with back-to-school shopping and the pending return of football as the NFL preseason gets underway later this week. Then we dive into Anthony Fauci’s Senate testimony, where he invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times, discuss RFK Jr.’s new cooking show, and break down the...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 070 of The Cigar Politico covers another week of politics, current events, and plenty of spirited conversation. We discuss Taco Bell’s lettuce, the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, and Spain’s victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We also take a closer look at the Democratic Socialists of America’s platform, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s support for testosterone replace...

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...