The Scott Jennings Podcast

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott  examines the political fallout surrounding James Talarico’s claim that the absence of Black jurors contributed to Karmelo Anthony’s murder conviction, before turning his attention to the latest headlines involving former First Lady Jill Biden. Rep. Ralph Norman joins the program to discuss the political landscape and his campaign for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina. In Hour Two, veteran political journalist Mark Halperin joins Scott for an extended conversation covering the state of American politics, the 2026 election cycle, and the personalities and issues shaping both parties heading into the midterms. 

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In this episode of the Scott Jennings Show, guest host Carl Jackson takes the reins, discussing the pressing issues of our time. Carl discusses the growing threat of the DSA, a movement that's making inroads in the US, particularly in Florida. He highlights the importance of understanding the DSA's strategy to build power and the need for Republicans to take them seriously. 

The conversation also explores the impact of AI on relationships and the importance of real-life connections. Carl talks to J.P. Deganz, the founder and president of Communio, a Christian nonprofit that equips churches to strengthen marriages and families. They discuss the dangers of escapism through technology and the need for young people to form healthy relationships in real life.

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On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott breaks down the fallout from Florida’s primaries, including Byron Donalds’ gubernatorial victory, Angie Nixon’s upset of Alexander Vindman in the Democratic Senate primary, and the races that could help determine control of Congress this fall. Scott also examines Alaska’s unusual Senate contest, the latest U.S.-Canada trade developments, and newly declassified FBI records concerning former Rep. Eric Swalwell and suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine Fang. OANN Chief National Security Correspondent Alexandra Ingersoll joins the program with updates on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent trip to Panama, while Rep. Randy Fine discusses his Florida primary victory. In Hour Two, Saritha Komatireddy joins the show, Scott looks at new reporting surrounding Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, and Sen. Ashley Moody discusses her reelection campaign and upcoming general-election showdown with DSA-backed Angie Nixon.

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On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott takes on Sen. Jon Ossoff’s attacks on President Trump and aide Natalie Harp, including Ossoff’s subsequent effort to walk back his remarks, before turning his attention to the latest rhetoric from James Talarico. Evan Barker and Dr. Bob McClure join the program to discuss the political and cultural issues shaping the national conversation, while Sen. Rick Scott weighs in on the latest developments from Washington and the major policy challenges facing Congress. Later, Scott addresses antisemitic rhetoric from Dan Bilzerian and the broader concern over rising antisemitism, followed by a conversation with Dr. James Robbins about the day’s major issues and their political implications. The program closes on an uplifting note with Brad Todd and the story of President Trump honoring a lifeguard who saved a young boy’s life.

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On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott examines new CBS News polling showing Democratic voters have a more favorable view of socialism than capitalism and what that could signal about the party’s ideological direction. Scott also covers the latest developments in Iran, falling prescription drug prices, the DNC’s support for abolishing ICE, and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s call to eliminate the Electoral College. Investigative reporter Ryan Thorpe joins the program to discuss his reporting on government secrecy and public-records transparency under California Gov. Gavin Newsom, while Scott highlights the sacrifices and combat accomplishments of the sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln following its lengthy deployment. In Hour Two, Associated Press Executive Editor Julie Pace offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the AP calls elections and maintains its nonpartisan approach to political coverage, before the show concludes with highlights from Scott’s Young America’s Foundation keynote to more than 800 college students about the ideological challenges facing their generation.

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On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott closes out the week with breaking news surrounding Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea to federal charges connected to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with NBC News legal analyst Danny Cevallos explaining what the plea could mean for Mangione’s separate state murder case. Scott also covers the latest U.S. pressure on Iran, falling prescription drug prices, Democratic proposals to reform the Supreme Court, and the increasingly competitive Michigan Senate race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed. Republican congressional nominee David Flippo joins the program to discuss his campaign for Nevada’s 2nd District, while House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan weighs in on election integrity and the pivotal races shaping Ohio’s midterms. Later, Scott names the Democratic Party his “Pain of the Week” over Hasan Piker’s controversial rhetoric and ties to El-Sayed’s campaign, before Matt Whitlock joins for Friday Punditry and the show’s weekly Winners and Losers.

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott examines the growing debate over America’s rapidly expanding data center industry and its impact on energy, infrastructure, and local communities, along with the latest political shakeup at the White House and Peggy Flanagan’s position on gender-affirming care for children. Andrew Kerr and Steve Atkiss joined the program to discuss the day’s political and policy developments, while Scott weighed in on the latest controversy surrounding the WNBA. Later, Rep. Byron Donalds discussed the 2026 election cycle and the issues driving voters heading into the midterms, and Scott turned his attention to political streamer Hasan Piker and the growing influence of far-left politics. Sen. Marsha Blackburn provided an update from Capitol Hill and discussed the political landscape ahead of the midterms, while Tommy Schultz closed out the program with a look at the day’s major political and policy headlines.

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott breaks down a busy night of primary elections and what the results could mean for the 2026 midterms. Dustin Grage analyzed Minnesota’s races after Republicans nominated Michele Tafoya for Senate and Lisa Demuth for governor, while Republican strategist Mark Graul examined David Crowley’s narrow victory over Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary and the broader political landscape in the state. Scott also covered South Carolina’s Republican Senate runoff, major polling misses in recent Democratic primaries, the record-setting sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, and controversy surrounding the Indiana Fever and Sophie Cunningham. Later, political strategist Henry Olsen explored whether Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should seize the moment and run for president in 2028, and newly minted Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya joined Scott to discuss her Minnesota primary victory and upcoming general-election battle against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott examines new reporting on extraordinary measures taken to protect President Trump amid an alleged Iranian assassination threat and the growing influence of socialist candidates within the Democratic Party. Scott also previewed key primary races in Wisconsin, South Carolina, and Minnesota while highlighting controversies surrounding Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Sen. Chuck Grassley joined the program to discuss Todd Blanche, Iowa politics, and the latest from Washington, while retired Secret Service agent Patrick Sullivan provided an inside look at the planning and intelligence behind President Trump’s reported use of a decoy aircraft during the NATO summit. Later, congressional candidate Mike Bouchard discussed Michigan’s competitive 10th District, border security, the economy, education, and the state’s political landscape heading into the midterms. The program also covered the latest headlines surrounding Anthony Fauci, crime trends, and Iran as Jennings delivered a wide-ranging look at the issues driving politics and national security.

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott examines the ideological battle within the Democratic Party, reacting to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s comments about the excesses of “Woke 1.0” and efforts by Democrats to present a more moderate image ahead of the midterms. Rep. Russell Fry joined the program to preview South Carolina’s closely watched Republican Senate primary and make his case to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, while Democratic strategist Julian Epstein explained why he is breaking with his party’s nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and supporting Republican Mike Rogers. Later, Sen. Jim Banks discussed the latest developments involving Iran and recapped the Senate’s work before the August recess, including the Todd Blanche confirmation, government funding, birthright citizenship, voter ID legislation, and the SAVE America Act. Scott also weighed in on the latest WNBA controversy involving Sophie Cunningham and remembered former Congressman and Dukes of Hazzard actor Ben Jones, who died at age 84.

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott closes out the week with the latest developments from Capitol Hill, including a roundup of Senate news and the political stories driving Washington. Washington Free Beacon reporter Adam Kredo joined the program to discuss his reporting on allegations that the United Nations is obstructing a U.S. investigation into potential links between Gaza relief organizations and Hamas, along with ongoing concerns surrounding UNRWA. Later, Greg Cunningham broke down the race for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District and its importance in the battle for control of the House, while Scott’s “Pain of the Week” focused on Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong. Siraj Hashmi joined the show for Friday Punditry, offering his take on the week’s biggest political and cultural headlines and the stories to watch in the days ahead.

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott examines the latest developments involving Iran, the congressional vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt, and the political fallout from Michigan’s primary elections. Scott also takes a look at the growing influence of Abdul El-Sayed within the Democratic Party and the latest headlines surrounding Rep. Max Miller. Secretary Doug Collins joined the show to discuss accomplishments at the Department of Veterans Affairs and current priorities for serving veterans, while constitutional scholar Jed Rubenfeld analyzed the Fauci controversy and what legal and political developments could come next. Later, former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker discussed the rise of socialism, the political climate on college campuses, and Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race, while Jason Roe broke down Michigan’s primary results and the outlook for the general election.

On today's episode of the Scott Jennings Show, Mark Davis fills in for Scott and he's discussing the recent Michigan primary results and the implications of Abdul El-Sayed's victory. But it's not just about politics - the conversation also touches on the pressing issue of men's participation in women's sports, and the WNBA's stance on the matter. Plus, Mark discusses the Democrats' handling of anti-Semitism to the importance of election integrity and the role of organizations like the Government Accountability Institute in exposing voter fraud. Mark is joined by Eric Eggers, VP of Research at the Government Accountability Institute, about the latest developments in the world of election integrity and the efforts to prevent voter fraud; Kaitlynn Wheeler on competing against Lia Thomas in 2022, supporting Sophie Cunningham for speaking out; and Kyler Schmitz discusses data centers and the impact of AI.

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On today's episode of The Scott Jennings Show, Carl Jackson fills in for Scott and he discusses how Aaron Rodgers went off on Fauci over Covid. Live guests include: Mitchell Brown, who discusses the Iran war. Plus, Young girls support Sophie Cunningham speaking out, and a Mamdani supporter is surprised he’s doxxed by NYC mayor!

Mark Davis fills in for Hugh and talks with Noah Rothman, James Lileks, Terell Wright, and Connor Boyack.

This week on the Scott Jennings Show, Jennifer Horn fills in for Scott, and she's going to dive into the latest news and updates on the Iran situation, the Biden administration's policies, and the upcoming elections. Jen tackles the controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham, a WNBA player who spoke out against biological males competing in women's sports. Joining the conversation is Michelle Tafoya, a former sports journalist and current candidate for the US Senate in Minnesota.

The discussion touches on the importance of protecting women's sports and the need for clear guidelines on biological males competing in women's categories. Michelle shares her own experiences and insights on the issue, highlighting the need for a meritocracy in sports. The conversation also delves into the hypocrisy of the Democrats' stance on voter ID laws versus their proposed government-run grocery stores, which would require customers to show a government-issued ID.

The episode also covers the latest developments in the Iran situation, with President Trump's decision to put a hold on planned strikes. Dr. Sebastian Gorka joins the show to discuss the situation and provide insight into the administration's strategy. Additionally, the conversation touches on the Biden administration's policies, including the open border crisis and the resulting sex trafficking of children.

In today's episode of The Scott Jennings Show, Mark Davis takes the reins, discussing the economy and the growing concerns surrounding AI.  He's joined by Dr. Peter Earl, senior director of research at the American Institute for Economic Research, to discuss the importance of a lighter touch from government and the dangers of subsidizing failure.

Then, Mark is joined by Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI. They discuss the recent incident where AI agents escaped a sandbox and hacked into a company, raising concerns about the potential risks of AI. Brendan shares his thoughts on the need for caution and the importance of developing safeguards to prevent AI from becoming a nightmare scenario.

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On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott covers the Blanche confirmation, new polling out of South Carolina and Michigan, the proposed Dulles Airport renovation, and the ongoing WNBA gambling scandal. Jonathan Cohen joined the program to discuss the growing sports betting controversy surrounding the WNBA, while former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu broke down the closely watched race for New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate seat and its implications for control of the chamber. Later, Jesse Arm examined new Manhattan Institute polling on welfare, crime, government waste, and voter priorities, followed by Rep. Richard Hudson’s analysis of why House Republicans believe they are well positioned heading into the midterm elections. The show concluded with Joshua Monnington discussing his latest The Federalist article on Barack Obama’s influence on today’s Democratic Party. 

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On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott covers the latest developments from Capitol Hill, including the Fauci hearing, the confirmations of Blanche and Jay Clayton, a proposed Russia sanctions bill, and the latest news involving Iran and South Dakota’s gubernatorial runoff. Carrie Buck joined the show to discuss the closely watched race in Nevada’s 1st Congressional District, while Dr. Oliver Hemmers offered insight into the Nevada Policy Institute’s priorities and the Project on Nuclear Fuel Pellets, highlighting the future of American energy policy. Scott also weighed in on lingering COVID-era policies before turning to continued coverage of the Fauci hearing and congressional oversight. Later, Sen. Tim Sheehy discussed his recent speech on Iran, reflected on the Graham funeral, examined the Blanche confirmation, and previewed Congress’s agenda ahead of the August recess. 

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On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott covers the latest developments from Washington, including the Graham funeral and high-profile White House meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Scott also examines newly released Fauci diaries, the political debate surrounding Zohran Mamdani’s proposal for government-run grocery stores, and the latest headlines shaping the national conversation. Marty O'Donnell joined the show to discuss the closely watched race in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District and its implications for the battle for control of the House. Later, Rebeccah Heinrichs and Brad Todd provided special analysis of the Graham funeral, reflecting on Graham’s legacy and the political significance of the ceremony, with additional coverage available as events unfolded.

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