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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as Speaker of the House. His removal marks the first time in U.S. History that a House Speaker has been ejected from the seat. We’ll take a look at what happened, who’s responsible, and where things go from here. Also check out: theishaansshow.com

Candidates met in Smii Valley, California last week to debate some of those compelling issues of the 2024 campaign. From abortion, to foreign policy, we'll talk about who won, who lost, and who could possibly serve as an alternative to Donald Trump. Also Check out: theishaansshow.com

This past Wednesday, Republican candidates met in Milwaukie for their first presidential debate to discuss the biggest issues of the 2024 campaign including Abortion, crime, education and more. There were insults and jabs made throughout the night and one notable former president was absent from the stage. We'll talk about the most notable moments from the evening, who won, who lost and if at...

Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is in the headlines for holding up military promotions and nominations for what he says are concerns about abortion access in the military. His allies are praising him for standing up to the administration and defending his positions while his critics say he is jeopardizing national security. We’ll talk about how this really impacts the country, what President B...

The recent supreme court term just ended this past week and left us with some headline rulings that have altered the political scene from affirmative action to President Bidens student forgiveness loan program we’ll talk about the thinking behind these rulings, the impact of them, what this means for President Biden’s agenda and more. Plus, I’ll be joined by state representative, Nabeela Syed to t...

Former president Donald Trump sat down with CNN's Kaitlan Collins for the first presidential Town Hall of the 2024 election cycle. The town hall, which took place in New Hampshire, marked the former President's first time on CNN in over 6 years and the night was filled with insults, claims, discussions about the president's many investigations, his policy proposals and more. We'll...

The 2024 election is in full, swing as more and more candidates have began to throw their hat in the ring. With President Joe Biden, announcing his intention to run for reelection, former President Donald Trump’s legal woes, and a heating up Republican primary we’ll take a look at some of the biggest topics to discuss and this election and how things are shaping up at this point in the race.

The GOP controlled Tennessee state legislature voted to expel two Democratic state Representatives after they broke House rules during a protest against mass shootings and gun violence in the state. The expulsions come just a week after a school shooting in Nashville left 6 people, including 3 children dead. We'll take a look at the reaction from across the Country, from within the state, and...

Former President Donald Trump's legal dramas have continued to pile on after a New York jury voted to indict the former President last night for his connection to alleged hush money payments that were made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, who claims to have had an affair with Trump. The news makes Trump the first President to be indicted or charged with a crime in history. We'll take a l...

Former President Donald Trump is in hot water right now amid talks of a pending indictment from the Manhattan DA’s office over hush money payments he allegedly made to Adult film actresses. We’ll talk about the ramifications of an indictment, how both sides are prepping, and where else things might unfold. Plus, I'll sit down with District 211 school board member Peter Dombrowski to talk about...

The California Senate race has been heating up in recent weeks after Senator Dianne Feinstein announced her decision to retire from the Senate after her term in up in 2025. We'll look at the candidates, what they're plans are, and most importantly who's on top. Plus I'll sit down with school board candidate Meenal Deewan to talk about her campaign for school board, her positions on the most grilli...

The Chicago mayor’s race is heating up as we get closer to the election, and Lauri Lightfoot looks like she is on track to lose reelection. We'll look at the biggest issues of the campaign, who the biggest candidates are, and who’s on track to win. Plus, I’ll be joined by 46th ward democratic committee man Sean Tenner to talk about the mayors race, his career, and more! Also Check out: https://the...

President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address on Tuesday and it was something. From heckling to firing back, we'll take a look at the biggest moments from the evening, the notable policy discussions, and how it all factors into 2024, plus, we'll take a look at the Republican response delivered by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders!  Also check out: https://theishaanssh...

The race for the Republican nomination is in full swing with news coming out Late Tuesday that former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley plans on announcing her bid for the top job in the coming weeks. The news comes amid a shifting landscape in Republican politics in recent weeks as former President Donald Trump's clout begins to show signs of erosion. We'll talk about how the Republican field is lookin...

President Biden, and former Vice President Mike Pence have come under significant scrutiny in recent days for dozens of classified documents being found in their homes after leaving the Vice Presidency. The controversy comes amid renewed scrutiny for former President Donald Trump and his own toils with classified Documents. We’ll talk about the significance of these documents, what the consequence...

Republicans now have control of the House of Representatives, leading us into an era of divided government under the Biden administration. We’ll talk about what newly minted Speaker Kevin McCarthy wants to do, the many planned investigations, internal divisions, and how they plan on working with president Biden and Democrats. Plus! I’ll be joined by local community organizer Ruby Arun, to talk abo...

Happy New Year from the Ishaan S. Show! As we reign in 2023, a new session of Congress has formally begun. We'll discuss Speaker Kevin McCarthy's  rocky road to the gavel, how a divided government changes the Biden agenda, and what to expect from our government this year. Plus! I'll sit down with Illinois State Representative-Elect Nabeela Syed to talk about her career, politics and more! You...

The 2022 midterms wrapped up over three weeks ago, but the changes in leadership and the tides is brought are beginning to crash onto the political scene, with a change in the house Democrat caucus’ entire leadership slate, and House GOP leaders contending with a narrower than expected majority. We’ll talk about what’s been going on, who these top leaders are and what it means for 2024! And I’ll s...

The 2022 midterms just happened, and they did not go according to anyone’s expectations for the evening. From surprise wins, to stalled results, we’ll discuss what happened, who won, and what this means for President Biden, Republicans and 2024. Also check out: theishaansshow.com 

Voting is an awesome power and responsibility that empowers every American of voting age to exercise their right to have a say in their government. From who runs the show, to what policies impact us on a daily basis, voting is our voice in the political process. It's a privilege that billions of people don't have around the world-we're lucky to live in a country where we do have this right. Now th...

We are just days away from the 2022 midterm elections! Things are getting heated in the lead up to this year’s biggest competition. The Balance of Power is on the line as Democrats try to hold on to their slim majorities, amid inflation, the war in Ukraine, and historic division in the country. We’ll talk about where things stand in these last few days, what the news cycle’s showing, whether Repub...

President Biden’s approval numbers are once again a point of concern for Democrats as he they historic lows less than two weeks before the Midterm elections. We’ll talk about why they’re so low, what he can do to fix, and see if even has enough time to save his party, amid a war, soaring inflation, and historic division.

Welcome back to the Ishaan S. Show. Prime Minister Liz Truss of the U.K. announced her resignation on Thursday just 45 days into the job after a disastrous economic plan sparked uncertainty in the economy and her premiership. We'll talk about the lead up to it, her economic plan and what's next for the embattled U.K. On this week's midterm watch, we take a look at som of the debates held for key m...

The January 6th committee held its 9th public hearing this Thursday, revealing some new testimony and details about what was going on in the White House in the lead up to riot, how even president Trump might have admitted that he lost, and the hearing concluded with a surprising subpoena. We’ll talk about what they revealed today, why this matters and how this affects the news cycle. Plus in this...

Welcome back! Today is the Season 3 Premiere and there is a lot to cover. We'll talk about this past summer in politics from primary elections, to global headlines, Congress and so much more! And introducing Midterm watch, a new Ishaan S. Show segment that looks at the 2022 midterm election, with the biggest races, top issues, and more. You don't want to miss this new season of the Ishaan S. Show....