Perino on Politics

Over the weekend the United States and Israel initiated a joint military campaign against Iran with Operation Epic Fury, signaling a new era in the Middle East. Managing Director of Beacon Global Strategies and Host of the NatSec Matters Podcast, Michael Allen explores how this operation will alter Iran's longstanding role as an opposition to peace and prosperity in the region.

Dana and Michael also look at the response from Washington on President Trump's decision to take military action amid a partial government shutdown.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Michael looks at the growing tensions between Pakistan and India, examining the power struggle between the neighboring nations.

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It's the eve of the 2026 State of the Union, and there's lots to unpack following the Supreme Court's ruling against President Trump's use of an emergency statute to impose tariffs. Founder of the bipartisan government relations firm Mehlman Consulting and The Age of Distribution Substack, Bruce Mehlman, explains the potential impact on trade deals following the SCOTUS ruling.

Dana and Bruce weigh in on several geopolitical issues, including tensions with Iran and the Mexican government's takedown of a major cartel leader. 

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Bruce discusses the role of artificial intelligence and data centers in local communities. 
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With the Munich Security Conference underway, Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and Host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast Matt Whitlock reviews the performance of Democrats such as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as they struggle to articulate their parties foreign policy agenda on the world stage.

Meanwhile, Americans are in the midst of another partial government shutdown, which Matt analyzes as a result of congressional leadership catering to an aggressive online base.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Matt discusses the infrastructure crisis involving a massive raw sewage leak into the Potomac River and the lack of transparency from local officials.

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Former prosecutor and host of Sunday Night in America and The Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy, provides his perspective on the latest breaking news headlines gripping the nation. Dana and Trey begin by discussing the search for Nancy Guthrie, analyzing the complexities of "proof of life" requests and the tactical misuse of technology in modern abductions.

Trey provides insight into recent government shutdown politics, explaining the debate over Department of Homeland Security funding.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Trey discuss the need for consistent messaging in political debates. 

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Dana is out this week, so the co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, is joined by Columnist at the Washington Examiner and Washington Post, Salena Zito, to fill in. They dive into the current partial government shutdown and why the chaos on Capitol Hill no longer phases voters. 

Colin and Salena also dissect the Pennsylvania political landscape, discussing whether Governor Josh Shapiro’s book tour or Senator John Fetterman’s (D-PA)  populist approach could be signals of a 2028 presidential run.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Colin and Salena look at how population shifts are fueling redistricting battles that could reshape the playing field for this year’s Midterm Elections.

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