Perino on Politics

Founder of the Stewart Group and former aide to Senators Mitch McConnell and John Cornyn, Don "Stew" Stewart discusses the daring rescue of an American airman in Iran and the looming battles over President Trump's Department of War budget.

Plus, Dana and Stew examine why healthcare remains the top concern for voters heading into the midterms. 

Purple State: Stew points out how viral branding has taken over traditional policy platforms, and both sides of the aisle are grappling with a "death of policy" that prioritizes a TikTok-ready personality.

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As the partial government shutdown enters its seventh week, Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast Matt Whitlock covers the challenges facing Republicans and Democrats in resolving the standoff.

Meanwhile, the "No Kings" protests shine a spotlight on their dark money funding. Matt also explains why there is potential for a Republican to win the California gubernatorial race due to its jungle primary system.

Purple State Of Mind: Matt describes some of Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's progressive policies and why they are a reflection of what is to come following the midterms if more Democrats take office.

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Former White House Chief of Staff and Fox News Political Analyst Reince Priebus unpacks the unique decision-making process of President Trump, the ongoing partial government shutdown, and the challenges facing the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections.

Reince explains the need for the Republican Party to engage low-propensity voters to find success with the President not on the ballot.

Purple State Of Mind: Dana and Reince discuss their shared love for Wisconsin as Dana teases her new book, Purple State. 

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With gas prices rising, the Trump administration moves to secure the Strait of Hormuz while some U.S. airports hit a wall of political deadlock. Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy discusses Democrats' unwillingness to compromise amid the ongoing government shutdown, which is affecting essential services.

Speaker McCarthy looks ahead to this year's midterms and what Republicans can expect and shares his concerns about the record number of retirements in Congress.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Speaker McCarthy describe the path forward for the SAVE Act and the strategic challenges of passing voter integrity legislation. 

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Author, columnist, former Bush foreign policy advisor, and host of the Call Me Back podcast, Dan Senor, breaks down the ongoing military operations between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. He highlights the potential next leader of the Iranian regime, noting the challenges the U.S. faces when interfering with their choice of leadership.

Dan discusses broader global conflicts, including the impact that China, Russia, and other foreign adversaries have. He explains that they are all watching how the Trump administration handles global conflict.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dan also explains the best places for young people to find reliable information and news.

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