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The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator
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- The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator
What Is The REAL Demographic of China? Were Direct Energy Weapons Used in Venezuela? Will AI Replace Humans?
On this “grab bag” segment of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay debunk and discuss various news and controversies surrounding…
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Is Iran On The Brink of Collapse?
The Iranian regime is crumbling from within, with varying death tolls going into the thousands, hinting at an eventual collapse. Join The Spectacle Podcast…
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Oregon FINALLY Throws 800,000 Inactive Voters In The Trash
Judicial Watch is cracking down on election fraud by suing states for having dirty voter rolls. One of the states being sued —Oregon— was found to have over…
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Obama’s Ugly Monstrosity vs. Biden’s Broke Presidential Library
Former President Barack Obama’s concrete-slab presidential center, which is estimated to cost over $850 million, faces controversy over its DEI hiring…
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Ms. Rachel and Zohran Mamdani Are Teaming Up
New York City’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, partnered with YouTube star “Ms. Rachel” (Rachel Accurso) to sing “The Wheels on The Bus” and “If You’re…
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Here’s What We’re Leaving Behind In 2025
What didn’t work in 2025 and still won’t work in 2026? DEI, transgender ideology, vaccines — just to name a few. Listen to The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa…
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Venezuela: Enemies Foreign And Domestic, Part II
The Democrats continue to sympathize with Nicolás Maduro’s arrest, such as Rep. Delia Ramirez condemning the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and Sen. Mark Kelly…
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Venezuela: Enemies Foreign And Domestic, Part I
2026 is off to an explosive start, with President Trump’s arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott…
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Elite Colleges Are Back on Top for Job Recruiters
A growing number of job recruiters are returning to heavily relying on elite colleges to find top applicants, a Veritas Insight study finds. The Spectator P.M…
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Chick-fil-A Is Losing Their Biblical Foundation
A Chick-fil-A location in Utah prompted controversy for publically posting support of same-sex marriage, contrary to the Biblical principles that Chick-fil-A…
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The Woke Claims Jingle Bells Is Racist
Joy Reid furthered yet another woke message by reposting a video that criticized the beloved Christmas tune “Jingle Bells” as a song written to make fun of…
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2025: The Death of Climate Change?
Climate change, which former president Joe Biden once hailed as the “number one issue facing humanity,” went on the Left’s back burner this year. The Spectator…
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Merry Christmas from Scott McKay and Melissa Mackenzie!
On this special episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the growing trend of younger generations returning back to…
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Conspiracy Watch: Pluribus, Aliens, and What’s Under the Pyramids?
President Trump has been tossing around the idea of extraterrestrial life and called for the release of UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) records. On this…
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Seattle Public Schools Indoctrinates Kids With LGBTQ Curriculum
The Seattle Public School system is forcing students — from kindergarten to fifth grade — to read books that push and teach fluid gender identity. On this…
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Erika Kirk Can Lead and Mourn at the Same Time
Three months after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk faces constant criticism for her every move. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey…
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Ilhan Omar: Queen of Corruption
Ilhan Omar’s loyalty is questioned, but her bank account is not. How does someone like Ilhan Omar get so rich in such a short amount of time? Why does her…
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Three Cheers for Jasmine Crockett! Texas Celebrates!
Jasmine Crockett is the likely candidate to secure the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas, especially as Colin Allred drops his bid in the race…
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Pantone’s Color of the Year — White — Angers the Woke Left
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…
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Interpreting Gavin Newsom’s Weird Sitting Posture
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…
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Immigration: Kristi Noem and the rest of Trump’s Team Needs To Talk Less and Do More
Is Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, and President Donald Trump truly fighting for the American people to stop illegal immigration? Not quite. The Spectacle Podcast…
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Lane Kiffin Exposes College Football’s Stupid System
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…
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Trump Plans to Rake in Cash From Foreign Tourists
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…
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Portland Debuts Bizarrely Woke ‘Tree Lighting’ Ceremony
Instead of having a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, participants at a Portland celebration made an effort to avoid mentioning the word “Christmas” altogether…
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Modern American Immigration: A SCAM-ilation, Not Assimilation
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…
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We Need To Wage War Against Venezuela
Venezuela is largely responsible for the increase in drug trafficking, the influx of violent gang activity, and influencing elections here in the United…
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Do Politics Have a Place at the Thanksgiving Table?
Thirty-one percent of Americans are bound to debate politics during Thanksgiving dinner, according to a recent poll that surveyed what Americans have planned…
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Meghan Markle Demands to Be Called by Her Title Everywhere
Anyone expecting Meghan Markle’s presence is formally greeted by someone announcing her as “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.” A recent interview by Harper’s…
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Conspiracy Watch: Is The FBI’s Lying About the Trump Assassination Attempt by Thomas Crooks, Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, And The Las Vegas Mass Shooting?
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…
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Is the U.S. Economy As Good As President Trump Says It Is?
While the stock market soars, Americans struggle to afford housing, groceries, and a McDonald’s Happy Meal. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie…
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Why Movies Suck: Screenwriter Lou Aguilar Tells the Story
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…
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Study Finds University Students Can’t Do Basic Math
The University of California, San Diego, released a shocking report that revealed an explosion of students who are enrolled in remedial math courses. Spectator…
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Nicki Minaj Raises Awareness About Persecuted Christians in Nigeria
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…
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Conspiracy Watch: WEF and UN’s Agenda 2030 and Psycho Eugenicists In Charge
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…
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Condé Nast Fires Woke Staff: DEI Hires Hardest Hit
Four LGBTQ Condé Nast employees went viral for their disrespectful confrontation with the magazine’s HR officer. The employees were later fired for their…
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Democrats Cave, Republicans Win Government Shutdown Saga: Can Republicans Keep Winning?
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…
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Tech Bros Aim to Genetically Modify the ‘Perfect’ Baby
Silicon Valley startup companies like Preventive, Orchid, and Nucleus all share a common goal: giving parents the “perfect” baby. Preventative is pursuing…
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University Prioritizes Hot Tubs, Steak House, and ‘Life Skills’ Over Traditional Academics
High Point University proclaims itself to be a “premier life skills university” that helps students obtain a job while providing a luxurious experience with…
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Are Women to Blame for Mamdani’s Win?
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…
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The 2020 Election Fraud Exposé Continues
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…
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Glamour Selects Men as the Women of the Year
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…
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Will Terminating Filibusters End The Government Shutdown?
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…
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Hollywood’s Low Box Office Turnout Was Not So Spooky
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…
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Conspiracy Watch: 3I/Atlas, AI, and the New Age of Control
From digital IDs to climate “carbon credits,” governments around the world are finding new ways to monitor and manipulate their citizens. Seventeen countries…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…