The Cigar Politico

Send us Fan Mail Episode 044: Trump's Historic Peace Deal, Texas Senate Shakeup, & FAFSA/Senior Students Talk In this episode, Clint & Kyle light up some favorite cigars and dive into the week's topics - the most notable being President Trump's historic peace deal for Israel and Hamas , what the future may hold, and is there anyone more qualified for next year's Nobel P...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 043 — “Bill Maher Roasts Kamala, The GOP is Winning the Shutdown, and Texas Redefines the STAAR Test” In this wide-ranging episode, the guys light up and hit everything from national politics to local education — with plenty of sports banter in between. We kick off with Bill Maher mocking Kamala Harris’ book 107 Days and what it says about the Democrats’ messaging probl...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 42 – Charlie Kirk’s Funeral, Kimmel Pulled Off the Air & Kamala’s Controversial VP Selection In this episode, we discuss Charlie Kirk’s funeral, what it means for Christianity, the conservative movement, and the reactions from across the political spectrum. We also unpack Jimmy Kimmel being taken off the air — why it happened, what the networks are saying, and what it...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 41 – Charlie Kirk & the State of Discourse In this episode of The Cigar Politico , Clint and Kyle light up a Rocky Patel and La Aroma de Cuba to kick things off with current events and a local scandal: Elementary PoopGate . From there, the conversation gets serious as they dive into the story of the week, and possibly the year, Charlie Kirk’s assaassination and the sta...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 40 – Season 2 Premiere We’re back for Season 2! In this premiere episode, we light up and dive straight into the hot topics of the week: Narco-Terror at Sea – A dramatic military takedown of a narco-terrorist boat and using military action to protect US citizens from foreign drugs. Bill Maher & Trump Agree? – Why Maher says elite universities lack diversity of thoug...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 39 – Cracker Barrel, Redistricting, and Trump’s Surprise Fans In this episode of The Cigar Politico , we light up and dive into a week packed with headlines and hot takes. From the unexpected Cracker Barrel fiasco making waves in middle America, to the Texas redistricting battles that could reshape the political map, we cut through the noise to see what's what. We als...

Send us Fan Mail Back to School, Back to Politics In this episode, we kick things off with some back-to-school reflections and a nostalgic look at how far technology has come—remember when AOL dial-up was the height of the internet? With AOL officially shutting it down, we explore the rapid changes we’ve lived through in our own lifetimes. From there, we turn to today’s political landscape: Trump...

Send us Fan Mail Stern and Satellite Radio, AI Threats, Texas Maps, and Biden’s 93 Billion-Dollar Fraud In this episode, we dig into what Howard Stern’s cancellation signals about the Trump culture shift and the broader decline of satellite radio. We explore how AI is reshaping industries—spotlighted by a chilling, AI-linked threat sent to the Agrippa CEO in Las Vegas. We break down Texas redistri...

Send us Fan Mail Micah Talks, NPR Walks, and the Economy Pops We kick things off with Micah Parsons making headlines again— this time off the field. Then, we get into why the winding down of PBS and NPR might actually be a win for the taxpayer. Kamala Harris drops a new book titled "107 Days"  and we’re asking what message the former VP is trying to send. And finally, the economy posts s...

Send us Fan Mail We open with sports and our excitement for the NFL preseason start this Thursday. Then we pivot to a strange week of celebrity deaths (three in one week? Someone check on Keith Richards). After that, Tulsi Gabbard shows up swinging—referring Barack Obama and top leadership to the DOJ for criminal investigation. And Bernie takes a break from his tax the rich tour to introduce a bil...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was supposed to be organized, but like the WNBA’s All-Star Game format or the Astronomer CEO’s personal decisions, it all fell apart. So… no timestamps. You’re on your own. We bounce around from Shane Gillis’ ESPYs monologue to Obama’s hot takes on raising boys, to Trump cracking down on NIL deals, to whether anyone in their right mind would go to $1 day at the Dallas...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 33 – Floods, Fallout, and Foreign Firepower In this episode of The Cigar Politico , we continue to discuss the devastating floods in Kerrville, Texas, and the state’s emergency response. Then we take aim at the latest controversy over the never-materialized Epstein list—and the political theater surrounding it. With Texas Governor Abbott calling a special session, we unpac...

Send us Fan Mail After a month off the mics, The Cigar Politico is back with a longer episode to catch up on everything we missed—and everything you need to know. We open with stories from our time away before turning to the tragic floods in the Texas Hill Country and what they reveal about preparedness, policy, and community. Then we break down the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and what it means f...

Send us Fan Mail Power, Provocation, and Policy: In this episode of The Cigar Politico , Kyle and Clint fire up a bold conversation on Trump’s call for a grand military parade and his escalating verbal brawl with Elon Musk. We dissect the latest moves in the Ukraine conflict, then unpack the heated trade tariff hearings and what they signal for America’s economic posture. From bravado to battlefie...

Send us Fan Mail Putin’s Crazy, Phones Are Banned, and the Third-Rail of Politics In this episode of The Cigar Politico , Kyle and Clint light up and dig into the week’s hot-button issues—from Trump’s blunt take on Putin to the growing trend of multi-generational living in America. Should schools ban cell phones completely? Is entitlement reform finally on the table? And what does the latest in Ru...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 029 – “Unfiltered: Biden, Borders, and Battle Lines” May 19, 2025 In this week’s episode of The Cigar Politico , Kyle and Clint light up and dive into a heavy-hitting trifecta of breaking headlines and global tension. First, we unpack the bombshell news of President Biden’s newly revealed cancer diagnosis— the 2024 election political fallout, the already volatile race for...

Send us Fan Mail The Cigar Politico is back this week discussing Trump's winning week.  Whether you voted for Trump or not, you cannot deny the week was big for the Trump agenda.  Check the shownotes below for timestamps of individual topics and remember to subscribe to us on YouTube and follow us on Twitch, TikTok, Insta and Facebook!  Enjoy the show! 00:00 Cigars, NBA Draft, NHL Playoffs, a...

Send us Fan Mail Kyle and Clint discuss a multitude of topics consisting of current events, raising kids, and the week in local, state, and national politics.  Find us on YouTube, Live-streaming on Twitch, and your favorite social media platforms.  Like and Follow the Show! 00:00 Cigars, Kids, Dallas STARS and the NBA Playoffs 13:30 Education is about more than the money 23:48 Select/Club Youth Sp...

Send us Fan Mail Kyle and Clint return this week to discuss current events, the week in politics, and have a good discussion about raising kids and education.  Check the shownotes below for timestamps of each section and remember to find us on your favorite social media platform, YouTube, and live streaming on Twitch! 00:00 Cigars, Dallas Stars Playoff Hockey, JFK 07:10 Shedeur Sanders slides to t...

Send us Fan Mail Kyle and Clint discuss a new cigar lounge, some local current events, and the week in politics.  Check us out now live streaming on Twitch 'thecigarpolitico', on YouTube, and all the social platforms.  Show notes below! 00:00 Cigars and a New Local Cigar Lounge 09:25 NHL Playoffs 11:55 Coach Kyle's Sports Update 15:21 Nico Drama and the Dallas Mavs 19:18 The Death o...

Send us Fan Mail Kyle and Clint are back to discuss current events and the political topics of the week - and also discuss some valuable feedback from our listeners!  Check out the podcast on YouTube and Twitch!  00:00 Cigars, Current Events, Sports, Youth Sports, and favorite War Movies 22:20 TikTok Bro Comments 30:05 Gavin Newsom is running for President in 2028 37:10 Bill Maher visits Trump at...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 23 and now we're on Twitch! 'thecigarpolitico' Find us there and also on YouTube - please like and subscribe to the show! 00:00 Cigars, Current Events, and Sports 20:40 Signal-Gate 28:38 Trump's Transparency compared to previous administrations 33:54 Nuance in Politics 43:13 Track Meet Murder in North Texas 53:45 Drone Deliveries 57:04 Tariffs & the...

Send us Fan Mail Kyle and Clint are back this week to discuss politics, current events, and the sports stories of the week.  This week Kyle was smoking a La Aroma de Cuba Pasion and Clint smoked a Rocky Patel Vintage Connecticut.  Check the shownotes for timestamps and remember to subscribe and follow the show! 00:00 Cigars, Current Events, and Sports 18:51 Listener Question: Teaching more complex...

Send us Fan Mail We're back! Kyle and Clint are back after Spring Break to talk about the last couple of weeks in current events and politics.  Check the show notes below for topics and timestamps and remember to like and follow the show here and on YouTube! 00:23 Cigars, Current Events, Spring Break Travel 13:34 Astronauts stuck at the ISS for 9 months & Flat-Earthers 17:50 Southwest can...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 20! Check the shownotes below for timestamps and please like and follow the show! 00:00 Cigars, Current Events, and Sports 13:51 Covid + 5 years 19:37 Gavin Newsom & Charlie Kirk 33:17 Trump's Address to Congress 43:29 The Pulse of the Country 52:30 Tariffs 1:00:20 This is a Wild Time