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 hopelessness, anger or despair; it’s a critical opportunity to redefine what democracy really means.

Practically Political is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 144 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Practically Political, a news show with 144 episodes published.

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  Episode #144

  Trump, the Midterm Fight and China

  Sep 30, 202632 min

  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 why some candidates are distancing themselves from President Trump. They also discuss Trump’s role on the campaign trail and whether his presence helps or hurts Republicans. The conversation then turns to the battle for control of the Senate, the future of the Republican Party and what could happen if Democrats take control of Congress, including whether another impeachment effort against Trump could be on the table. Finally, they debate Trump’s red carpet greeting for Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. policy toward China and whether Trump’s approach has been too inconsistent. Topics Discussed: 0:00 Welcome to Practically Political 0:57 Congress and the Final Midterm Push 3:57 Republicans Breaking With Trump 8:39 Trump’s Role in the Midterms 15:50 The Senate and the Future of the GOP 24:02 Trump, Xi Jinping and China Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.

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  Episode #143

  Trump’s Global Strategy, AI’s Kill Switch and the Midterm Economy

  Sep 23, 202630 min

  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, including China. They discuss NATO and whether the United States is giving up its international influence. The conversation then turns to AI and whether the federal government needs to step in with regulation. The trio also weighs the idea of an AI “kill switch,” who would have the authority to use it and whether something like that could actually work. Finally, with the midterms approaching, they debate whether Republican messaging around socialism and Hasan Piker will resonate when voters are dealing with gas and grocery prices. They also discuss Trump’s role in the midterms, Republican campaign spending and whether Trump-aligned groups waited too long to start spending heavily in key races. Topics Discussed 0:00 Welcome to Practically Political 0:52 Trump, NATO and America’s Role in the World 11:12 AI Regulation and the Kill Switch Debate 21:48 The Midterms, the Economy and Republican Messaging 25:57 Trump, Campaign Spending and the Midterm Fight Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.  

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  Episode #142

  Trump’s $5,000 Promise, Fetterman and the Iran War

  Sep 16, 202622 min

  Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella break down the biggest moments from the last week, including the Republican midterm convention, which included President Trump’s promise of a $5,000 dividend and whether Americans will ever actually see the money. The conversation turns to Sen. John Fetterman after his surprise video appearance at the GOP convention sparked more speculation about his future in the Democratic Party. Could he ever switch parties, or does staying a Democrat actually give him more political power? The trio then turns to the Iran war, gas prices and interest rates before revisiting some of Kurt’s previous political predictions and discussing the latest controversy surrounding FBI Director Kash Patel.   Topics Discussed 0:00 Welcome to Practically Political 0:34 Republican Midterm Convention 4:33 Trump’s $5,000 Dividend 9:31 Will Fetterman Switch Parties? 12:55 Iran War, Gas Prices and Interest Rates 17:40 Kash Patel and the FBI   Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.

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  Episode #141

  Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal and the Republican Midterm Warning Signs

  Sep 9, 202623 min

  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 the country’s oil infrastructure, whether U.S. oil companies will be willing to invest again and how long it could take Americans to see any benefit. The conversation then turns to the midterms as Trump pledges millions to help Republicans. Can Trump still turn out Republican voters by asking them to pretend he is on the ballot? Plus, the Senate races to watch and why Trump’s upcoming midterm convention is going head-to-head with the start of the NFL season. The trio even shares their favorite NFL teams! Topics Discussed 0:00 Welcome to Practically Political 1:10 Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal 7:46 Trump’s $500 Million Midterm Pledge 15:24 The Senate Races to Watch 20:02 Trump Takes on the NFL Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.  

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  Episode #140

  Could Texas Turn Blue? The Midterm Battlegrounds and Trump

  Sep 2, 202626 min

  Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella are joined by Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha to break down the races shaping the midterms, including whether Texas is becoming more competitive and what James Talarico’s momentum could mean for Ken Paxton. They also look at the upcoming Republican midterm convention in Dallas and whether President Trump can get his voters to turn out when he isn’t on the ballot. Plus, Chuck weighs in on key Senate races in Michigan, Massachusetts and Maine and what they could mean for control of the Senate. Topics Discussed 0:00 Welcome to Practically Political 1:12 Chuck Rocha Joins the Show 1:35 James Talarico, Ken Paxton and the Texas Senate Race 9:03 The Texas Governor’s Race and the Midterms 18:01 Michigan, Maine and the Senate Races Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.

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