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Whiskey & Donuts is where sharp analysis - and maybe a shot or two of speculation - meets unfiltered conversation, tackling politics, culture, and the issues that matter with a mix of logic, humor, and straight talk. No echo chambers, no nonsense -just real discussions with a side of wit and a strong pour of common sense.
Tre Scott & John Mack hosts Whiskey & Donuts, a news show with 27 episodes published.
We trade labels for plain talk on speech, policing, EV mandates, e-bikes, small-town growth and the fragile life of a local business. The thread is responsibility: say what you mean, accept consequences, build places wor
"Wait—We Bombed Iran?!" That was John’s actual reaction after getting hit with a barrage of American flag emojis. No clue. Zero context. The U.S. had bombed Iran, and he was completely in the dark. That moment kicks off
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gets blasted by her own side for doing her actual job - meeting with the president to fight for Michigan auto workers. We break down the outrage, the optics, and what it says about poli
Fencer Stephanie Turner, previously disqualified and hit with a black card for refusing to compete against a biological male in a women’s event, has now been handed a 12-month suspension from USA Fencing. In this quick f
China just cut off U.S. beef imports - starting with Tyson - and might pause them all. Surprise twist? China’s our third-largest beef buyer. That’s a gut punch for American producers and a potential gift to Australia and
When Tré asks: Can America win a tariff war with China? the conversation quickly turns into a verbal sparring match between him and John. Tré sees tariffs as self-inflicted pain, while John views them as necessary levera
This episode peels back the layers of America’s automation boom to ask: how many humans does one robot really replace? From auto factories to woodworking shops, we look briefly at the real ratios - not the headline hype.
Tariffs, tweets, and tension on the seet. Tre' argues the president's trade war is performative chaos with real costs, while John says it's finally putting America first. Can we bring jobs back - or are we chasing ghosts
A female athlete's silent protest against competing with a transgender fencer ignites passionate debate about the intersection of women's sports, transgender rights, and athletic integrity. Hosts Tré Scott and John Mack
Two NASA astronauts were stuck in space for over eight months—on what was supposed to be an eight-day trip. Now, thanks to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, they’re finally coming home. But why did it take so long? And why are extremi
Was America’s first female president just a missed opportunity? We explore how political strategy - not just misogyny - kept the glass ceiling intact. What if Biden had stepped down in 2022 or 2023, making Kamala Harris
Bitcoin is crashing, and Tré’s upset - but John’s got bigger concerns, like the billions being spent to find out whether LGBTQ rats can transition. In this episode, we take on the wild world of government spending, marke
A bad business is blaming "woke culture" for its downfall. We talk about the case of Armed Forces Brewing Company, a Norfolk brewery that is shutting down while pointing fingers at a "local woke mob." But was that really
We explore the Democratic Party's strategic challenges following their 2024 election defeat and examine how demographic shifts might reshape American politics between now and 2032. • Democrats must honestly assess why th
The guys are divided, and Tre is pissed. Why? Because John is out here coddling Putin, and Tre ain't having it. According to him, Putin is THE #1 cause of global inflation, and he's ready to bring the receipts. Things ge
Two old guys spending way too much time roasting a kids’ fairy tale? Yeah, it’s kinda pathetic - but it had to be done. In this episode, we take on Disney’s latest Snow White remake, a film that seems embarrassed by its
Gavin Newsom for President? Stop it. Just stop. In this episode, John kicks things off by breaking down why Democrats struggle with long-form podcasting - because they can't do anything unscripted. He also takes a moment
Can we support trans rights without erasing fairness in women’s sports? In this short episode, Tre' talks about the AB Hernandez controversy out of California, where an 8-foot triple jump win is raising eyebrows. Plus, J
John is fired up - and for good reason. A terminally ill 13-year-old, DJ Daniel, was honored at the President’s address, but some Democrats refused to stand. Petty politics or just bad optics? Either way, it was a terrib
Target is facing a 40-day boycott over its DEI rollback, but Tre’ isn’t sure this one is hitting the mark - especially considering Target has long platformed Black creators and other underrepresented groups. Meanwhile, J
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