The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

Commentary on current events and interviews with prominent figures in politics, media and culture.

SNAP, Riots, and the Price of Dependency

As the government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans could soon lose access to their SNAP and EBT benefits. Some states are struggling to fund the program, and former President ...

10-30
28:19

From Empire State to Empty State: Zohran Mamdani’s New York

New York City stands on the edge of a political and cultural collapse as Zohran Mamdani—an anti-police, pro–free transit candidate with only six years in the country—gains mainstream support. With ...

10-29
29:23

Pierced, Lonely, and Lost: The New Symbols of America’s Decline

America is culturally declining, from collapsing birthrates and disappearing marriages to the rise of hookup culture and identity rebellion. Women in the West are embracing “anti-patriarchy” symbols like facial piercings, ...

10-24
39:58

No Kings, Just Clowns: The Boomer Rebellion Against Reality

The “No Kings” protest drew 700,000 participants and raised over $3 million, but what exactly were they protesting? This viral movement turned into a cultural spectacle, complete with government shutdown ...

10-23
34:26

Restoring the Commonwealth: Governor Glenn Youngkin Awarded for His Good Governance

In this special episode, hosts take you inside The American Spectator’s 57th Annual Robert L. Bartley Gala, a night celebrating courage, independence, and the enduring power of journalism. For the first time, The ...

10-22
47:48

Excellence and Independence: Scott Jennings at The American Spectator’s Gala

In this special episode, hosts take you inside The American Spectator’s 57th Annual Robert L. Bartley Gala, a night celebrating courage, independence, and the enduring power of journalism. This year’s Barbara Olsen ...

10-21
32:25

Trump’s Peace Deal and the Left’s Silence

While gunfire still echoes through Gaza, the tide of war is shifting. Hamas has been driven out of the city, Israeli hostages are finally being released, and heartwarming reunion stories ...

10-17
26:53

Government Shutdown or Great Reset?

While Washington panics over the latest government shutdown, ordinary Americans barely flinch. The streets are calm, the military and veterans continue to be paid, and programs like Social Security, Medicare, ...

10-16
16:37

America’s Rhetorical Bar Fight and the Struggle to Restore Order

America’s political conversation has left the salon and stumbled into the saloon. Professor Adam Ellwanger joins to examine how the nation’s discourse devolved from the calm civility of the salon ...

10-15
36:45

The Death of Secrecy: How Social Media Data Became the New Currency

In this follow-up to The Spectacle Podcast episode Wednesday, The American Spectator publisher Melissa Mackenzie continues her exploration of what the internet has become, and what it’s doing to us. ...

10-10
15:50

Stop Trying and Start Doing

In this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, publisher Melissa Mackenzie welcomes guest Carla Ondrasik, author of Stop Trying, for a fascinating conversation about the language of effort and the psychology of action. ...

10-09
46:12

The Death of Truth: How Social Media Has Rewired Our Reality

In this solo episode, The American Spectator publisher Melissa Mackenzie reflects on the evolution of social media, from its early days of raw honesty and open communication to today’s curated, algorithm-driven echo chambers. ...

10-08
34:22

The Left’s Street Militants: From Portland to the Present

For more than five years, Antifa and other leftist groups have terrorized America’s blue cities, turning places like Portland into war zones. From riots and assaults to arson and intimidation, ...

10-03
22:47

Kamala Harris’s Book Tour of Excuses

Kamala Harris has hit the road on a book tour, but instead of offering real reflection, she’s doubling down on excuses. In a recent interview, Harris was pressed on why ...

10-02
24:31

Trump vs. the UN: The Truth They Can’t Handle

From a teleprompter glitch to the escalator jab, Trump mocked global elites and then turned serious, hammering the UN over immigration failures and its deal with UNRWA in Gaza. His ...

10-01
29:50

Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Marks a Turning Point for Late-Night TV

After falsely claiming on national television that Charlie Kirk’s assassin was a MAGA supporter, Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was suspended by Disney and ABC. Although his show has returned, boycotts ...

09-26
27:57

Trump Takes on Venezuela’s Drug Trafficking

Venezuela has become more than a failed state — its regime now functions as a drug manufacturing operation with ties to cartels and criminal networks. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has ...

09-25
23:30

Charlie Kirk’s Murder Shows a Nation at Its Breaking Point

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has revealed just how deep America’s cultural rifts have become. The disturbing reactions from the left, including open celebrations of violence, underscore how far society ...

09-24
43:30

Conspiracy Watch: Who Was Involved in the Charlie Kirk Assassination?

Following the murder of Charlie Kirk, the internet exploded with conspiracies as to who was really involved. Why did someone confess immediately after and on the scene? Is it just ...

09-19
22:55

We Are Approaching a Government Shutdown, and the Left is the Only One Losing

With leftist political figures refusing to agree to necessary budget cuts, a government shutdown is approaching. Moderate conservatives in office are refusing to take action and bring the government back ...

09-18
14:41

Glenn Huszti

Another great show.

10-04 Reply

Glenn Huszti

I love this installment of your podcast. Great stuff.

08-02 Reply

Glenn Huszti

I am new to the podcast but not the magazine. Great show so far.

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