The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

Pantone crowned “Cloud Dancer,” a shade of white, as the color of the year. The decision aroused absolute outrage on the left. The Spectator P.M. Podcast  hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo respond to the Left’s fury with amusement and bewilderment. They discuss how the Left tried to disgrace the awarded color by claiming it furthers white supremacy and arguing it is associated with Trump....

Gavin Newsom’s appearance at the  New York Time’s  DealBook Summit was met with mockery, as the public made fun of him online for his awkward sitting posture. The Spectator P.M. Podcast  hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the reaction to Newsom’s criss-crossed legs and the negative response he received for saying that the Democratic Party needs to be “culturally normal” and “less ju...

Is Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, and President Donald Trump truly fighting for the American people to stop illegal immigration? Not quite. The Spectacle Podcast  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the problem with the Trump administration’s lack of action on addressing illegal immigration. Melissa criticizes Noem, Rubio, and Trump for their slow response in combating these issues and wast...

Despite Ole Miss fuming about Lane Kiffin’s recent switch to coach for Louisiana State University, this shake-up brings up great benefits for the future of college football. On this episode of  The Spectacle Podcast , hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay react to the backlash from college football fans to Kiffin’s new role, and how college rivalries are the spirit and tradition of college footb...

Foreign tourists are expected to pay an additional $100 fee to visit select national parks next year, in addition to facing a steeper price for a national parks annual pass, keeping step with Trump’s focus on putting Americans first. The Spectator P.M. Podcast  hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo debate whether or not this additional cost will benefit our national parks. While Lyrah argues t...

Instead of having a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, participants at a Portland celebration made an effort to avoid mentioning the word “Christmas” altogether and declared it to be a “tree lighting” ceremony. On this episode of  The Spectator P.M. Podcast , hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo criticize the event and how it included woke messaging, like chants of “Free Palestine.” They contr...

President Theodore Roosevelt said it best regarding immigration, that “we have room for but one sole loyalty, and that is a loyalty to the American people.” On this episode of  The Spectacle Podcast,  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss how America is being devalued by immigrant communities who refuse to assimilate into American culture and values. They cite various examples, such as t...

Venezuela is largely responsible for the increase in drug trafficking, the influx of violent gang activity, and influencing elections here in the United States. The solution to end these problems is clear: to declare war against the Maduro regime. The Spectacle Podcast  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay break down the reasons why waging war against Venezuela is in America’s best interest. Me...

Thirty-one percent of Americans are bound to debate politics during Thanksgiving dinner, according to a recent poll that surveyed what Americans have planned for this Thanksgiving. The Spectator P.M. Podcast  hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo talk food preparation to Thanksgiving traditions as they analyze the findings from the report. Ellie and Lyrah also discuss their plans for Thanksgiv...

Anyone expecting Meghan Markle’s presence is formally greeted by someone announcing her as “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.” A recent interview by  Harper’s Bazaar  detailed an odd encounter with Markle in which she was announced as the duchess to a room of only two people. On this episode of  The Spectator P.M. Podcast , hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo criticize Markle’s entitled behav...

A recent mini-documentary by Tucker Carlson revealed what the FBI wanted to keep hidden about Thomas Crooks, the man who attempted to assassinate President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Spectacle Podcast  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay suggest and unpack how the FBI is complicit in covering up the truth behind Thomas Crooks’, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the 2017 Las Vegas...

While the stock market soars, Americans struggle to afford housing, groceries, and a McDonald’s Happy Meal. The Spectacle Podcast  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay explain this phenomenon and discuss what’s really behind the disparity in the economy. They navigate through the different challenges Americans face in the housing market, criticizing  President Trump’s 50-year mortgage pla...

As the film industry struggles at an all-time low in ratings and box office performance, can conservatives step up to the challenge and make Hollywood great again? Screenwriter and  American Spectator  columnist Lou Aguilar joins  The Spectacle Podcast  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss Hollywood’s poor decision to focus on woke messaging rather than quality storytelling. They dis...

The University of California, San Diego, released a shocking report that revealed an explosion of students who are enrolled in remedial math courses. Spectator P.M. Podcast  hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo break down the study and how DEI-based policies have ruined university institutions. Ellie and Lyrah explain how the removal of standardized testing and COVID-19 have played major role...

Nicki Minaj is one of the rare Hollywood celebrities using her massive platform to bring attention to the Christian genocide in Nigeria. In response to Trump’s decision to recognize Nigeria as a country of particular concern due to religious freedom violations, Minaj responded on X, “We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their relig...

Agenda 2030 is a plan put together by the United Nations that focuses on sustainable development — by means of controlling the lives of citizens through rent economy and population control. The Spectacle Podcast  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay expand on the possibility of these plans that the UN has in place. Melissa and Scott explain the consequences of some of the proposed ideas in Agen...

Four LGBTQ Condé Nast employees went viral for their disrespectful confrontation with the magazine’s HR officer. The employees were later fired for their “gross misconduct and policy violations.” On this episode of  The Spectacle Podcast,  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay criticize the entitled behavior exhibited by the Condé Nast employees. Melissa and Scott also discuss the challenges fac...

Americans can now breathe a sigh of relief as the U.S. Senate Democrats finally came to the table with a 60-40 vote to end the shutdown. The Spectacle Podcast  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay analyze and break down how the shutdown has crumbled the Democrats and the opportunities for the Republican Party.   Melissa and Scott also discuss what the end of the shutdown means for SNAP benefits...

Silicon Valley startup companies like Preventive, Orchid, and Nucleus all share a common goal: giving parents the “perfect” baby. Preventative is pursuing embryo editing, while Orchid and Nucleus Genomics use screening to tell parents which of their embryos — meaning their biological children — to discard. The Spectator P.M. Podcast  hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo criticize the companie...

High Point University proclaims itself to be a “premier life skills university” that helps students obtain a job while providing a luxurious experience with amenities that only the wealthy elite could afford. In this episode of  The Spectator P.M. Podcast , hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the extravagant offerings from the university. Ellie and Lyrah also talk about the lack of a...

Exit polls from this week’s midterm elections in Virginia, New York City, and New Jersey revealed that young women helped propel the Democrats’ success. NBC News reported that 81 percent of women ages 18–29 voted for Abigail Spanberger, and 84 percent voted for Zohran Mamdani. In this episode of  The Spectator P.M. Podcast , hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the poll results and wh...

President Trump’s DOJ is continuing to crack down on the fraud that ensued during the 2020 presidential election, as more voting irregularities are being found and disputed in Fulton County of Georgia. On this episode of  The Spectacle Podcast , Melissa and Scott investigate and discuss the widespread election fraud that happened in 2020. They criticize the claims made by Georgia’s Secretary...

Nine men who identify as women were awarded “Women of the Year” by  Glamour  UK. The men, many of whom are models, were recognized as “dolls.” Spectator P.M. Podcast  hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo analyze the “Protect the Dolls” initiative and criticize the absurdity of the award. They also express disappointment with the selections of Rachel Zegler and Rachel Anne Accurso, otherwise k...

As the Democrats continue to drag Americans into the fifth week of a government shutdown, President Trump wants to end the madness by pushing to “terminate the filibuster.” The Spectacle Podcast  hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay explore Trump’s argument to end filibustering and what it could mean for our country moving forward. Melissa and Scott also continue their discussion on the consequ...

Hollywood had nothing but cobwebs in the theaters this Halloween, as the box office reportedly received its lowest earnings for October since 1997. On this episode of  The Spectacle Podcast , hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay explain how Hollywood’s poor viewership is largely due to its subpar storytelling. Melissa and Scott also discuss the better alternatives to what the entertainment indu...