The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

The increasing presence of artificial intelligence begs the question: where will it go from here? Join  The Spectacle Podcast  host Scott McKay and podcast producers Grace Keller and Lyrah Margo as they discuss how they have utilized artificial intelligence in their professional careers and everyday lives. Scott, Grace, and Lyrah also discuss various AI platforms like Grok and ChatGPT and examine...

In keeping with his promise, President Trump  declassified  the files of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Robert Tanenbaum, author of  That Day in Dallas: Lee Harvey Oswald Did NOT Kill JFK , joins  The Spectacle Podcast  host Scott McKay to discuss the assassination of JFK. Robert, who was deputy chief counsel of the congressional investigation of the JFK assassination in 1976, off...

The Spectacle Podcast  host Scott McKay is joined by special guest Robert Malone, the author of  PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order , as Robert dives into how new technologies combined with government propaganda and control are manipulating public opinion. Robert explains how he was impacted by his personal experience of being censored by social media and big-name corporations. Robert and Scott...

Cross necklaces are an accessory of significance often donned by Christians, but a  New York Times  article  attempted to frame the symbol as a political signal mainly attached to right-winged conservatives. Join Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo on this episode of  The Spectator P.M. Podcast  as they discuss the Christian symbolism behind the cross and the usage of the symbol in popular culture...

This weekend, Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy was  enraged  over an “F**k the Jews” sign that went viral after it was held up at his Barstool bar in Philadelphia. Portnoy promptly addressed the situation by firing the waitresses who were responsible and sending others who share culpability to Auschwitz for an educational trip. The Spectator P.M. Podcast  hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Marg...

The Left’s ‘heroes’ — namely, David Hogg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — are not heroes to champion. In this episode of  The Spectacle Podcast , hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the atrocious ambassadors and the overall state of the Democratic Party. Melissa and Scott criticize Hogg and AOC for their incompetence, discussing their backgrounds and qualifications. They also explain the...

The Trump administration is working hard to dismantle the DEI standards and policies established by the former Biden administration. This week, join  The Spectacle Podcast  host Scott McKay with the  Daily Signal  columnist  Jarrett Stepman  as they discuss the mass elimination of various DEI initiatives across the nation. Scott and Jarrett discuss the importance of this issue, citing recent DEI i...

The Trump administration is reportedly considering giving out $5,000 baby bonuses in an attempt to reverse America’s fertility crisis. This week on the  The Spectator P.M. Podcast , hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the impact this policy could have on the negative attitudes that many young people have toward children. Tune in to learn what young people today are getting wrong abou...

As the Catholic Church prepares to select its next pope following the death of Pope Francis, speculation continues to rise about who that man will be. In this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, join host Ellie Gardey Holmes and special guest American Spectator contributing editor S.A. McCarthy as they reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy and discuss the future of the Catholic Church. Ellie and Sam...

The Dutch film iHostage , the current top movie on Netflix, highlights cultural and political issues contributing to Europe’s decline.   The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the many ways that European countries are failing , both as a collective union and in their respective nations. Melissa and Scott discuss Europe’s corrupt leadership, including leaders like Kla...

As the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers continue to investigate and deport illegal immigrants, the Left is defending and protecting these criminals, many of whom have gang affiliations.   In this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay criticize the increased support for illegal immigrants by Democrats and analyze the ongoing issue. Scott provides a fu...

The Trump administration recently redesigned the COVID.gov website, exposing the origins of COVID-19 and the government leaders behind the extensive cover-up.   J. Michael Waller , a senior analyst at the Center for Security Policy , joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss the aftermath of COVID-19 and its implications for American politics and the economy. M...

In an 86-61 vote, the Texas House passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s private school choice program last week. The proposed $1 billion program would enable Texas students to receive scholarships to attend private school, or use the funds for tutoring or other educational expenses. Join Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo on this episode of  The Spectator P.M. Podcast  as they praise school choice and discus...

A proposed Colorado bill could cause parents to lose custody of their children if they refuse to affirm their child’s “gender identity.”The bill, HB25-1312, not only poses significant threats against parental rights but also blatantly contradicts the Constitution. In this episode of  The Spectator P.M. Podcast , hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo criticize the bill, arguing that it will sev...

“This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ — the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity,” President Trump  posted  on Sunday on Truth Social. In this episode of  The Spectacle Podcast,  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay d...

Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Kerianne Flynn, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Gayle King claim to have made a groundbreaking achievement — after spending 11 minutes as passengers on a  Blue Origin  space flight. Join  The Spectacle Podcast  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay as they react to the space flight and discuss the exuding superficiality from these ladies. Melissa and Scott also respond...

Researchers in Australia reported that there are  adverse effects  on the environment caused by a man’s best friend. Senior editor of  The American Spectator  Daniel Flynn joins  The Spectacle Podcast  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss the nonsense discoveries these researchers claim to implicate dogs for harming the environment. Daniel, Melissa, and Scott expand on how the Left c...

Wealthy parents are paying private tutors to do their child’s coursework, paving an easy path for their success. In this episode of  The Spectator P.M. Podcast , hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo explore how a child’s education can be helped or harmed by tutoring. Ellie and Lyrah discuss the importance of balanced parental involvement in a child’s education and how they’ve witnessed the im...

Transgender professor Domen “Vesna” Novak of the University of Cincinnati received  $214,998  to develop an app to help with “transgender voice training.” The goal of the app is to help men who identify as transgender to raise their vocal pitches to sound more feminine. In this episode of  The Spectator P.M. Podcast , hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the app as well as the various...

While countries worldwide begin to negotiate with President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, China’s tariff retaliation resulted in Trump pushing additional tariffs on the country. In this episode of  The Spectacle Podcast , hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss Trump’s additional tariffs on China and the goal to isolate the Chinese government to do better with their trade practices. Melissa...

Our neighbors across the Atlantic are going through drastic political and social changes, but not for the better.  The American Spectator  contributing editor  Sam McCarthy  joins hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay on  The Spectacle Podcast  to discuss all things Ireland and Europe. Sam explains the increasingly progressive climate and how globalization has impacted the loss of national ident...

South Korea’s dismal birth rate of 0.75 children per woman is pushing the government to encourage dating and marriage. In this episode of  The Spectator P.M. Podcast , hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss South Korea’s monetary incentives to encourage dating, marriage, and family. Ellie and Lyrah analyze how negative attitudes toward relationships and family in South Korea will result...

A Minnesota bill that recognizes “the inherent right of uncultivated wild rice to exist and thrive” was hotly debated by legislators and testifiers last week. Join Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo on this episode of  The Spectator P.M. Podcast  as they discuss the bill’s nonsensical semantics and the crazy arguments that were made to support it. Ellie and Lyrah also discuss how Minnesota’s libe...

Netflix’s current top show,  Adolescence,  is a chilling tale of a teenage boy who is accused of murdering his female classmate. The show spiked in popularity due to the underlying emphasis on larger issues — such as ‘toxic masculinity’ and violence. In this episode of  The Spectacle Podcast , hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss  Adolescence  and how it’s being used as propaganda by th...

Europe’s over reliance on the United States to fight their battles has got to end.  Townhall  senior editor  Kurt Schlichter  joins hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay on  The Spectacle Podcast  to discuss why the United States and Europe no longer share the same values. Melissa, Scott, and Kurt discuss the current issues in Europe, such as Marine Le Pen’s recent embezzlement ruling that bars...