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Practically Political
Pragmatism is Patriotism. The goal of Practically Political is to engage and motivate citizens who are fact- and issue-oriented, invite conversation, respect differences of opinion, believe in compromise and put sound policy before partisanship. Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent, if your bottom line is to get our government working again to serve the best interests of all Americans, then please join us in making our voices heard. This is not the time to give into…
Episodes
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Will Democrats Flip the Senate? Chuck Rocha's 2026 Midterm Predictions
With the 2026 midterm elections just days away, Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha joins Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella to discuss the races that…
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Could Trump Cost Republicans the Senate? JD Vance's 2028 Future
With less than two weeks until the midterm elections, Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella debate the Senate races that could determine control of…
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Trump’s Russia Oil Deal, the Midterm Senate Races and the White House Shakeup
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella debate the final three weeks before the midterm elections, with Senate races in Texas, Michigan, Maine and other…
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The Midterm Fight, the GOP’s 2028 Field and Jim Jordan
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella discuss the three-year anniversary of October 7, changing attitudes toward Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu’s…
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Trump, the Midterm Fight and China
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella debate the remaining weeks ahead of the midterms, whether Republicans can still make a difference in Congress and…
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Trump’s Global Strategy, AI’s Kill Switch and the Midterm Economy
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella debate America’s role in the world as wars continue in Iran and Ukraine and U.S. allies look to other countries…
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Trump’s $5,000 Promise, Fetterman and the Iran War
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella break down the biggest moments from the last week, including the Republican midterm convention, which included…
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Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal and the Republican Midterm Warning Signs
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella take another look at President Trump’s Venezuela oil deal and the questions surrounding who will pay to rebuild…
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Could Texas Turn Blue? The Midterm Battlegrounds and Trump
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella are joined by Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha to break down the races shaping the midterms, including whether…
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Trump’s Iran Sanctions, Natalie Harp and the Midterm Warning Signs
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella debate whether President Trump’s new sanctions on Iran can work and whether he is willing to put pressure on…
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Trump’s Foreign Policy, Karoline Leavitt’s Replacement and the Problem with Polling
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down President Trump’s approach to South Korea, North Korea and America’s alliances, including what an…
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Trump's Republican Critics, Iran and Judge Jeanine Pirro
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella discuss Republican senators Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis, and John Cornyn, whether they have sacrificed ethics for…
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Michigan's Primary, Anthony Fauci, and Trump's Truth Social Controversy
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, including Abdul El-Sayed's rise, what it could mean for the…
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Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Midterms, and the Democratic Party
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down President Trump's appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, debate whether the event has…
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Trump's Election Speech, Lindsey Graham's Legacy, and the 2026 Senate Races
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down President Trump's latest speech revisiting the 2020 election, debate whether Republicans benefit from…
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Voter ID, Trump's $2.2 Billion, and the Future of Bipartisanship with Ryan Clancy
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down this week's political headlines, including the SAVE Act, voter ID, President Trump's reported $2.2…
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Supreme Court Decisions, Political Change, and the Fourth of July
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down the Supreme Court's latest decisions, including birthright citizenship, campaign finance, and…
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Will Trump Leave Office Early? Biden's Return and the Iran Debate
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella debate the latest details surrounding Trump’s Iran negotiations, including the proposed deal, the Strait of…
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Gavin Newsom, Trump's Iran Deal, and the Big Beautiful Bill
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down the latest controversy involving Gavin Newsom, debate whether Democrats have a clear frontrunner for…
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California Primaries, FISA Reauthorization, and Media Bias
Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down the latest California primary results, the ongoing debate over election counting, and what the results…
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Iran Negotiations, Ken Paxton, and California Politics
The conversation then turns to America 250, including the plans for the UFC event at the White House, artists backing out of scheduled performances, and the…
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Latino Voters, Texas and California Politics, and America’s Political Realignment
Dave Spencer and Kurt Bardella are joined by political strategist Mike Madrid for a special episode breaking down Latino voter shifts, the growing volatility…
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Trump’s $1.776 Billion Slush Fund, Ken Paxton, and the DNC Autopsy
Dave Spencer and Kurt Bardella are joined by special co-host Carrie Sheffield to break down the growing backlash to Trump’s proposed $1.776 billion fund, the…
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Gas Prices, Redistricting Battles, and the Democratic Fight for Working-Class Voters
Dave Spencer and co-hosts Kurt Bardella and Ashley Davis are joined by Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha to break down the latest redistricting battles, rising…
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Gas Prices, Kash Patel, and the Growing 2028 Republican Fight
Dave Spencer and co-hosts Kurt Bardella and Ashley Davis break down the latest battles over redistricting, rising gas prices, growing questions around Kash…
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting, Gun Policy, and Political Fallout
Dave Spencer and co-hosts Kurt Bardella and Ashley Davis break down the fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and what it says about…
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Scandal, Power, and a Week of Political Fallout
Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis break down a week of major political fallout, from Eric Swalwell’s exit to broader questions about misconduct…
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Trump, Iran, and Escalating Rhetoric: What’s Next?
Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis break down the latest political headlines, including the Eric Swalwell controversy, the crowded California…
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Trump Administration Shake-Ups: Bondi's Exit, Iran Strategy, and Cabinet Survival Predictions
Hosts Kurt Bardella, Ashley Davis, and Dave Spencer dissect the latest upheaval in the Trump administration and deliver bold predictions about who's next on…
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Congressional Dysfunction, Iran Conflict, and the 2026 Midterm Landscape
What happens when government funding deadlines collide with international conflict and looming midterm elections? In this wide-ranging episode of Practically…
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DHS Shutdown, Iran War & Texas Senate Race w/ Chuck Rocha
Can a progressive Democrat win statewide in deep-red Texas? And what happens when bipartisan political strategists debate everything from the DHS shutdown to…
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The SAVE Act Showdown & Iran War Debate with Guest Carrie Sheffield
Get ready for a no-holds-barred political showdown that tackles two of the most explosive issues dominating Washington right now. This episode of Practically…
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Kristi Noem's Downfall, Iran Strike & Trump's Foreign Policy Gamble
In this episode of Practically Political, hosts Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis dive deep into the latest political upheaval in Washington and…
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State of the Union Analysis: Political Theater & Missed Opportunities
In this special check-in episode of Practically Political, hosts Dave, Kurt, and Ashley deliver an immediate post-State of the Union analysis that goes beyond…
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs: Political Chaos & State of the Union Preview
In this explosive episode, you'll get breaking analysis of the Supreme Court's landmark 6-3 decision declaring Trump's tariffs unconstitutional, and what it…
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Trump's Election Nationalization Push & Melania's Documentary Success
In this episode of Practically Political, hosts Ashley Davis and Dave Spencer tackle two major conversations dominating the political and cultural landscape…
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Minnesota Crisis, Shutdown Showdown & 2028 Hopefuls
Hosts Kurt Bardella, Dave Spencer, and Ashley Davis dive deep into the most pressing political issues facing America today—from the fallout of the Minnesota…
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Trump's Greenland Strategy - NATO, National Security & Global Trade
Dave Spencer leads a spirited roundtable discussion on one of the most controversial foreign policy moves of early 2026: President Trump's aggressive push…
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ICE Operations, Insurrection Act & 2028 Election Predictions
Hosts Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella tackle some of the most contentious issues dominating today's headlines. You'll get an unfiltered…
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The Don-Roe Doctrine: Venezuela, Greenland, and the New World (Dis)Order
Welcome to chaos theory with your hosts Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis. This week, the Practically Political crew tackles the biggest question…
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Polls, Pocketbooks & Putin: A Holiday Reality Check
This week on Practically Political, the gang reunites with a familiar voice—Carrie Sheffield returns for a lively holiday debate that doesn't pull any punches…
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When the Defense Secretary Becomes the Liability
Pete Hegseth's disastrous tenure as Defense Secretary takes center stage as Dave, Ashley, and Kurt dissect the growing cracks in his support—even among…
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Cracks in the Crown: Is MAGA Fracturing Under Its Own Weight?
Ten months into Trump's second term, the unthinkable is happening—MAGA is showing cracks. Dave, Ashley, and Kurt dive into whether Trump has become a lame duck…
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When Trump's Not on the Ballot: The 2025 Election Wake-Up Call
Day 38 of the government shutdown, and Republicans just got a reality check. Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis break down why the GOP's 2025…
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Shutdown Stalemate: Trump's Overseas Escape While Washington Burns
Day 30 of the government shutdown, and President Trump is halfway around the world. Dave, Kurt, and Ashley dissect the unprecedented absence of a president…
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Shutdown Theater: When Government Gridlock Meets Military Pageantry
Dave, Kurt, and Ashley dissect the 22nd government shutdown in 50 years, questioning whether Democrats have a winning strategy or are just setting themselves…
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Political Reactions and the Call for Unity
In this episode of Practically Political, hosts Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis discuss the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and its…
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90% Worst Case Scenario: How Trump's Foreign Policy Failures Are Reshaping Global Alliances
Dave Spencer delivers a sobering assessment of the Trump administration's first eight months, rating it at "90% worst case scenario." The hosts break down the…
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Texas Exodus, Trump's Numbers Game, and Putin Comes to Alaska
Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis dissect the Texas Democrats' dramatic flight to Illinois over gerrymandering, Trump's alarming purge of the…
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The Epstein Files Panic, Fed Chair Showdown & Remembering Hulk Hogan
Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis dive into Trump's desperate attempts to block Epstein document releases, despite years of promoting conspiracy…
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Tillis Taps Out: The GOP's Moderate Dilemma & NYC's Socialist Surprise
Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis reunite in person for a spirited discussion on the shifting dynamics of American politics. The trio analyzes…
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The Spark That Could Change Everything: Iran, Immigration Raids, and the Big Budget Battle
Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis break down the week's most consequential political developments. From Israel's devastating strikes on Iran's…
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The Big Budget Buster: Trump vs. Musk, Ukraine Strikes Back, and the Death of Fiscal Conservatism
Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis discuss the political chaos surrounding the massive budget bill heading to the Senate, examining the growing rift…
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House Spending Bill Analysis & Biden Health Revelations
Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis examine the recently passed House spending legislation, including its impact on Medicaid coverage, tax policy…
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Trade Wars, Iran Deals, and Trump's Economic Gamble
In this episode, Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis dive into Trump's controversial tariff policies and their impact on international trade. They…
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Economic Earthquakes and Political Aftershocks: The First Hundred Days That Feel Like a Year
Join Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella for a passionate analysis of the political landscape that feels like it's shifting by the hour. In this…
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Democracy, Trade Wars, and Presidential Power
In this farewell episode, hosts Dave Spencer and Carrie Sheffield engage in their final spirited debate after four years of collaboration. The duo tackles…
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Classified Chaos: The Signal Leaks and Canada's 51st State Status
In this episode of Practically Political, hosts Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis dive into the recent Trump administration scandal involving…
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State of the Union Fallout: Democrats' Missed Opportunity and the 2028 Political Landscape
In this dynamic premiere of Practically Political's new trio format, host Dave Spencer is joined by permanent co-hosts Kurt Bardella (former Republican turned…
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The Future of American Energy: Finding Common Ground Between Conservation and Development
Join Dave Spencer and Carrie Sheffield as they host Gabriella Hoffman, Director of the Energy and Conservation Center at Independent Women's Forum, for a…