Flyover Country with Scott Jennings: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Flyover Country with Scott Jennings. If you‘ve followed my commentary on tv or newspapers, you know I‘m a conservative — but sometimes I like to zig when everyone else is going to zag. You‘re going to hear podcast versions of my columns. You‘re going to hear me talk at length about some of the stuff we do on TV. You‘re also going to hear me talk to guests and other panels to have insightful conversations about the news. Most of the time though, you‘re just going to hear me giving you the news and giving you my commentary. I‘ll always tell you the truth, and I‘ll always be happy to engage with our listeners. Enjoy Flyover Country with Scott Jennings
Our own Scott Jennings joined the team over at the Rick Burgess show this morning to talk about his highly anticipated upcoming book: The Revolution of Common Sense. Scott talked with Rick about how he came about the title, the themes presented in the book and how his background in journalism helped shaped the book's story. Listen now!
Scott Jennings is BACK on with Julie Mason Show on Sirius XM. On today's show Scott and Julie talk through Scott's new book coming out this Fall title 'A Revolution of Common Sense' - which focuses on Trump's second term in office. Scott has spent these first 100+ days talking with Trump, being in the oval office and meeting with White House staff. So how does it all go down? Scott talks with Julie about Trump's leadership style, his signature 'weave' and much more! Listen now!
Over the last few months Scott has been making the rounds on the speaking circuit, talking to conservative across the country. On today's episode, we bring you his latest speech from the Center of the American Experiment's 2025 Annual Gala! Scott spoke to a raucous crowd then sat down to join the center's podcast to talk about his rise on CNN, his potential political future and much more! Listen now!
After President Trump's big speech, Scott Jennings hopped on the Dom Giordano Program to recap the biggest takeaways from the long and expansive address. From Trump's big moments to Democrats numerous flubs, they talk through it all. Check out Scott's appearance now and check out Dom's radio channel here: https://www.audacy.com/1210wpht/authors/the-dom-giordano-program
It's been less than two full months since Donald Trump return to the oval office, but he and his team - led at times by Elon Musk, have been on a war path to cut government waste and bloat. DOGE, the new kid on the block, has uncovered millions in waste, fraud and abuse in just a few short weeks. But the cuts have not come without controversy. Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) was frequent among the media in his first term, but this time around its become Elon Derangement Syndrome. On this week's podcast, the crew talks through the DOGE cuts, Elon's influence and plenty more. Join us on Flyover Country with Scott Jennings!
It has been less than two weeks since the tragic plane crash near DC's airport, which has meant a long, tireless couple of weeks for Todd Inman. A member of the National Transportation Safety Board, Todd was on site of the crash within minutes, a crash site literally just out his window. Now, with concerns about travel safety rising, the NTSB is hard at work on their investigation and recommendations from the incident. In our final interview of the day, Todd walks Scott through the process of investigation and what the public can expect to know about the crash.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is just a few weeks into his new job, but he's already hit the ground running. With one big foreign trip already under his belt, and the second coming this week, he took some time to hop on Sirius XM's "The Patriot" to talk through it all with Scott Jennings. With serious conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, continued concerns about drugs in South America and more, Sec. Rubio has a lot to tackle. Hear him talk executing Trump's priorities and returning peace to the world.
Special edition pod! On Monday, Scott Jennings took over Sirius XM's "The Patriot" from 9AM to noon, filling in for David Webb, and delivered a HUGE episode. Scott brought on some incredible guests, starting with the new Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum. The two talk America's energy future, from oil to electric and everything in-between. Listen now!
If you thought his first day was busy - Trump has really ramped things up now. From tariffs and trade wars, to Gaza and USAID and plenty more, the Trump team has been flying through its priorities in the first month of the new administration. On today's Flyover Country - we dive into the biggest news of the week, while trying to balance all of the big news Trump is making. He's had some good: cutting waste at USAID, and some bad: tariffs, but there is no slowing down Trump right now. Join us as we discuss it all!
Donald Trump has only been President again for 5 days - but he has sure packed in a lot in his first week back. Once the formalities of the inauguration wrapped on Monday, the President got right to policy. Signing nearly 200 executive orders, it was clear a new era had begun in Washington. This week on Flyover Country, we talk about the good (and bad) of some of Trump's executive orders, the media reaction and what to expect Trump looks to implement his agenda. Listen now!
Happy New Year! After a short break, the Flyover Country team is back for the new year. With plenty already going on in Congress, we break down what the first few months of success could look like for Republicans - and how to get the Trump agenda moving. With some new characters in the mix (looking at you Elon) the policy making process looks a little different. As well, over the break Scott had plenty of viral moments for us to break down, and the team makes a few predictions for the new year. Join us on Flyover Country with Scott Jennings!
From the episode description: In this episode, Scott Jennings, a senior political commentator at CNN, shares his journey from a childhood interest in politics to becoming a prominent voice in media. He discusses his experiences working on the George W. Bush campaign, the importance of maintaining positivity in political discourse, and the challenges of representing conservative views in a polarized environment. Jennings emphasizes the need for clarity in language and truth in political discussions, expressing concerns about the future of Western civilization and the representation of rural Americans in media. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday.
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Our own Scott Jennings joined his CNN colleague and friend David Axelrod this week on his "Axe Files" podcast to discuss his upbringing, his relationship with Senator McConnell and much more. See the full description from the episode below:
Scott Jennings is well known as a conservative firebrand on CNN. From working for George W. Bush to being mentioned as a possible press secretary for Donald Trump, Scott has a deep background in Republican politics, yet he considers himself a journalist at heart. Scott joined David to talk about his early days in radio news, his childhood in rural Kentucky, his formative relationship with Sen. Mitch McConnell, his role at CNN and what he sees as the need for conservative voices in mainstream media, and the friendship Scott and David share.
You may have thought that the man who protected a subway car full of people from a career criminal having a psychotic break would be the good guy...and maybe the assassin who murdered a CEO in cold blood would be the bad guy? But not for the crazy leftists. This week on Flyover Country, we talk about the fallout from the Daniel Penny trial and Brian Thompson assassination, as some leftists pick the assassin as their new hero. In politics, Trump heads abroad for events and the House leadership takes shape with Kentucky's own Brett Guthrie securing a big seat. All that and much more this week on Flyover Country!
On Wednesday - Scott Jennings took over the 9AM - 12PM slot for Mike Gallagher and brought on a whopper of a show! In the final hour of the show, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a businessman, investor, medical researcher and importantly, owner of the LA Times, joins Scott to talk about his new approach to journalism, editorials and restoring trust in media. And to round things out, our final guest of the day, Speaker Mike Johnson gives up a preview of what is to come with Republicans in charge of all 3 chambers. Big priorities will lead the way!
On Wednesday - Scott Jennings took over the 9AM - 12PM slot for Mike Gallagher and brought on a whopper of a show! In hour 2 we've got the legendary Trump Campaign Manager Chris LaCivita joining us to talk about just how they pulled off the greatest comeback in politics this year. Chris takes us through some of their unique campaign tactics, that unforgettable day in Butler, PA and what his future holds with Trump back in the White House. Join us!
On Wednesday - Scott Jennings took over the 9AM - 12PM slot for Mike Gallagher and brought on a whopper of a show! In the first hour we've got some updates from the capitol, breaking news out of NYC and Kentucky's own James Comer joins us to talk Hunter Biden, priorities in the next Congress and working with incoming AG Pam Bondi. Listen now!
Welcome back to Flyover Country with Scott Jennings! On this week's podcast the crew breaks down the Trump transition - which is full swing. Some great picks have been made and some, well, not so great ones. As candidates begin to get vetted, some are being talk about less for their policy positions and more for their sex lives. In the media, the left grovels their way back to Trump - the same man they called 'Hitler' just weeks ago. And new robot technology has us wondering, is a robot boyfriend better than a real boyfriend? Join us now on Flyover Country!
Plenty of times over the last four years, Donald Trump's political career seemed over. But on Tuesday night, he rose from the ashes, won all 7 swing states, won the popular vote and became President-elect. Now the work begin; for both parties really. On today's podcast, we give some final reflections on the election, breakdown some of the takeaways from exit polling and preview what the future of the two parties might look like. Listen now!
With less than a week until election day - the goose is cooked...right? Surely neither campaign, or party, would find a way to stir things up in the last minute. Well, not so fast. In the last week, both parties have had to play clean up on some not-so-helpful remarks. At the same time, millions of Americans have already voted - and the race still seems deadlocked. On the last Flyover Country ahead of election day - we give our final thoughts, predictions and everything else before the polls close. So, who will win? Tune in to find out!
With less than two week until election day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making some of their final media appearances, campaign stops and rallies. On Wednesday night, Harris chatted with voters in Pennsylvania, moderated by CNN's Anderson Cooper, and made plenty of vague, rambling answers during the night. The night was another example of her month long rough media appearances. But how much will it matter? Are voters really undecided? We talk about the final weeks of the campaign on today's show - and dive into some of the latest polling. Join us!
This week our own Scott Jennings chatted with conservative media icon Hugh Hewitt about his life growing up in Kentucky, his journey in politics, and his ever growing role at CNN. Thanks to Hugh for having Scott on - check out the transcript here: https://hughhewitt.com/scott-jennings-conservative-champion-on-cnn
Well, VP Harris has finally decided to take herself on a little media tour - spending the last week with The View, Howard Stern, Call her Daddy, 60 Minutes and a more. But, was it at all successful? Was the editing of 60 minutes enough to make up for her word salads? Were the softball question from Alex Cooper helpful? And at the same time - she picked a fight with the WRONG Governor, going after Ron DeSantis in the same week. So, a good week for Harris? Not so much. We break it all down as Scott joins us from New York! Join us!
On Tuesday night VP candidate Senator JD Vance looked poised, prepared and articulate. His opponent, Governor Walz looked, well, the opposite. He looked flustered, a little over-prepared perhaps and stumbled through most of the night. But the two also engaged in plenty of substantive policy exchanges, shared commonalities and sympathies for each other, giving viewers a very cordial two hours. So, will it matter? On today's Flyover Country the full crew returns to recap the night and forecast what, if any, impact it may have. Listen now!
Folks, we got us a race. With every new poll, it seems the race from President gets tighter and tighter. Every key swing state is just single digits away for each candidates. Ties are abundant in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, the Sun Belt and many blue wall states. Razor thin margins keep the two candidates apart. So, who is running the best campaign right now? This week, Harris sat down with MSNBC for another interview - while Biden joined the View. Trump continues to hold rallies, while Walz and Vance prep for next week's debate. We discuss it all on today's Flyover Country - join us!
On Monday afternoon, Scott Jennings jumped in the NYC studio with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton to talk Trump, CNN, campaign strategy and more! Check out the full segment here! Thanks to Clay and Buck for having our host on! Check out their show and listen live here: https://www.clayandbuck.com/
With less than 2 months until election day, Scott Jennings and his CNN colleague Ashley Allison sat down together for a panel discussion this week at the Kentucky Chamber's Annual Dinner. Led by Jacqueline Pitts, the conversation ranged from campaign tactics, to the top issues voters care about, and of course the undecided voter. Thank you to the KY Chamber for hosting - check out the full conversation now!
For the first 15 minutes of last night's debate, Donald Trump seemed in control. He was strong on the economy and inflation, two of his best issues. But it all changed when Harris taunted Trump on his rally sizes - forcing the former President to take her bait and spiral. On today's Flyover Country, Scott Jennings joins us live from New York - fresh off the CNN set to breakdown last night's debate and discuss how much it might impact the race. Join us now!
We've passed Labor Day and the campaign for President is taking shape. The one unpredictable thing? What accent Kamala Harris might fall into at her next rally. On this week's podcast the crew returns to breakdown the Harris/Walz CNN interview, the latest polling from swing states and recap the last few weeks on the campaign trails. From the Arlington Cemetery controversy to fake accents in Detroit...it has been a interesting few days to say the least. Tune in now!
From the Breitbart Daily News Podcast: Welp, Kamala Harris had her big first interview as the 2024 Democrat presidential nominee on CNN. Was it any good? How likely is she to beat Donald Trump in the November election after it? Why the heck was Tim Walz there? Host Mike Slater attempts to answer these life-altering questions and more with two dynamite guests: Breitbart Senior Writer John Nolte and on-air CNN Contributor Scott Jennings. You won't want to miss their hot takes on what went right and what went wrong last night for Kamala...
On Thursday August 29th, our roundtable host Joe Arnold sat down with Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell in Owensboro, Kentucky for a wide-ranging interview. The Senator spoke about his relationships in the Senate, working across the aisle, America's role in global leadership, the 2024 election and of course, his perspective on Joe Biden's exit. Thank you to the Owensboro Chamber for Commerce for hosting and to Senator McConnell for a great interview. Listen now!
CNN Political analyst, Scott Jennings discusses the current political landscape and the upcoming presidential election. He emphasizes the importance of being informed and avoiding information bubbles. He also highlights the need for a balanced and well-rounded debate in order to make informed decisions. Jennings expresses concerns about the media's coverage of Kamala Harris and the lack of scrutiny she has faced. He discusses the challenges faced by Donald Trump in shifting the momentum and explores the potential strategies he could employ in the upcoming debates. Jennings also touches on the polarization of America and the war on Western civilization, urging vigilance and defense of democratic values. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.
With some memorable moments and plenty of celebrity cameos - night 4 - the final night of the DNC, put all eyes on Kamala Harris and the biggest speech of her career so far. So, did she deliver? On today's podcast, Scott returns from Chicago to recap a wild and wonderful week at the United Center. And with the all the balloons fallen and the speeches wrapped, the real campaign begins. We breakdown Harris's performance and where it puts us in the race for the White House. Listen now!
Night 3 of the DNC was perhaps the most tame night so far. Despite some celebrities taking the stage - the speaker list lacked some energy turning the night into a bit of a snooze fest. Bill Clinton, Tim Walz, Josh Shapiro and more filled the night with plenty of talk about vibes and joy, but not much substance. So, is a good feeling enough to carry the party? On today's podcast we recap night 3 and look forward to the final night as Kamala Harris takes the stage for the biggest speech of her career. Tune in!
It was a rocking night 2 of the DNC as some premier speakers took the stage - headline by the Obamas and Doug Emhoff. While Bernie Sanders was decrying billionaires, only to be followed up by a literal billionaire - last night's speakers played plenty of hits for Democrats, with some strong calls to action and hope. But perhaps none of it was as memorable as Lil Jon performing 'Turn Down for What' to hype the crowd. We discuss it all on today's Flyover Country - join us!
Live from Chicago and fresh off the CNN set, Scott Jennings joins us to breakdown everything he saw from Day 1 of the DNC. With some powerful speeches from Senator Warnock, Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez and Governor Beshear - the Democrat kicked things off with a pretty good show on night 1. But perhaps all of it was overshadowed by the man pushed into the late night slot, speaking long after many folks went to bed - President Biden. On today's podcast we've got all our reactions to the big speeches and the interesting scheduling. Join us all week long for coverage of the DNC!
There is perhaps no issue that Senator Mitch McConnell takes more seriously than defending American exceptionalism - and a part of that means defending America's role in the world. Yet today, members within his own party wish to abandon America's role in the world stage and instead embrace a more isolationist role. In speaking with our own Scott Jennings last week, Senator McConnell outlined why we must never abandon our critically important global role and embrace America's greatness.
My, oh, my - what a month it has been. Not long ago, it seemed Donald Trump had taken a grip on the Presidential race, primed to be re-elected in a few months. But, since the Democrats kicked Biden out, it has all changed. After a few weeks of fluff pieces, positive media coverage and roaring rallies, Kamala Harris has the Democrats storming back. Now, it is all on Trump's shoulders. Can he define Harris as a radical and stay on message? Or will he find himself stuck off script, hurting his own cause. Buckle up, folks, we are in for a wild few months.
It's been just a week and a half since Joe Biden dropped out and passed the torch to Kamala Harris, and her campaign seems to be...rolling? New polling suggest Kamala has given Democrats the bump they need to make this race competitive again, putting plenty of swing states back in play. But will it be enough or will the poor ratings of Biden/Harris presidency drag her down? And can a VP pick make the difference? On this week's Flyover Country we dive into the new strategies from the Harris team, some new ads from Trump and Harris and do some recalibrating as the new matchup comes into view. Join us!
Well - what a week it has been! In a stunning change of heart, on Sunday, President Biden announced his candidacy for a second term was done and he'd be backing his own VP Harris as the next President. In the days that followed, things moved quickly, with delegates throwing their support behind the VP - seemingly avoiding an open convention. Now, with a new candidate for the Democrats, Trump must pivot his attacks, while Harris finds her footing. Tune in this week as we discuss everything from this historical week!
Need more Scott Jennings content this week? Look no farther! Before leaving the RNC, Scott joined the "Today, Explained" podcast from the Vox network to breakdown the convention and give his thoughts on Donald Trump's long-winded speech. Check it out here and find more from Today, Explained on their website: https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast
On the last night of the 2024 RNC, Hulk Hogan brought down the house! On a night where Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock and Dana White all took the stage - the energy was high as Republicans kept their momentum rolling. Donald Trump wrapped the night up with a long - long winded speech touching on just about everything - while striking a slightly softer tone. We recap it all after a big week in Milwaukee - Listen now!
Day 3 of the RNC featured a primetime speech from VP nominee JD Vance - but the whole night seemed overshadowed by the words of the Gold Star Families who took the stage. Vance, Trump's granddaughter, his song Junior, all performed well - but no moment seemed more powerful or as political devastating as those families. On today's podcast, we talk through the big moments of the night - all while Joe Biden's candidacy continues to fall apart. Join us on Flyover Country!
With many of the formalities out of the way, Day 2 of the RNC was a speech heavy day - featuring old rivals like Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley and new allies like Vivek Ramaswamy. The message of unity continued throughout the night, with everyone throwing their full fledged support behind Donald Trump. But perhaps no speech was more impactful than that of Sarah Huckabee Sanders. She brought the house down on Day 2 - a sign of a potential rising star. We break it all down this morning for you, Day 2 of the RNC in the books!
Day 1 recap of the RNC! While Donald Trump may have stolen the moment by showing up, bandaged at that, to the RNC on night 1 just days after almost being assassinated, plenty of big news came out of night 1. The long awaited announcement of a VP is over, as Trump taps Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate. The day had some memorable and not so memorable speeches, but none seemed to capture folks attention more than Amber Rose. Join us today - and all week long - as we break down each of the RNC. Day 1 - in the books!
With the Republican National Convention just a few days away, all the momentum seems to be with Donald Trump. Democrats, still in a panic over Biden's debate performance and how to handle him, continue to fall apart, with calls for Biden to drop out intensifying by the day. So, with the two parties in very different positions, how should they each handle it? On today's podcast we breakdown where Biden and the Dems are after this week and what Trump and the GOP should do with the convention next week. Listen now!
Leaks from the White House, concern among Democrats, Governors freaking out, donors asking for answers - it is safe to say things are NOT going well for Joe Biden since last week's debate. Will concerns about the President's health at an all time high, Democrats are scrambling to find answers. Is Biden their only hope? Can they replace him? Who replaces him?! All of it has caused widespread panic - with more questions than answers for Democrats. This week on Flyover Country we dive into the story capturing the nation's attention. Join us!
From this weekend's Newsworthy Podcasts:
President Biden and former President Trump came face to face this week for the first time in four years – on CNN’s debate stage. Now it’s all about the reactions to their performances and what comes next leading up to Election Day in November.
In this Special Edition, we’re talking with two political strategists – a Republican and a Democrat – about what went down on stage in Atlanta and what they think the campaigns should do next.
In last night's debate, the stakes could not have higher for Joe Biden, and in the end - his flop could not bigger. President Biden arrived in Atlanta with his poll numbers falling and major questions about his health - and did nothing to reassure voters that he could handle the job of President. 90 grueling minutes later, calls for Biden to step aside have gotten louder. Trump however, posting a fine performance, now rides some major momentum. So, is it over for Biden? We breakdown everything from last night's debate - NOW on Flyover Country.
It's debate time! With just a week before Biden an Trump will faceoff in the first debate of 2024 - the Flyover Country brings you all the debate prep and analysis you need! Should Trump bully or taunt Biden? Is the bar too low for Biden? We discuss all that - plus some viral moment from Scott on CNN in the last week, including some attacks from James Carville! Join us on Flyover Country!
A special release for our listeners! Last week our own Scott Jennings joined The Political Life podcast - check out the description below and listen now!
This week’s episode, Jim O’Brien and Maggie Mick host Scott Jennings, an American conservative writer and commentator. A former political director to United State Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), we dive into McConnell’s legacy as the longest serving Republican Leader in the U.S. Senate and leadership lessons passed on to mentees like Jennings.
Another big week of news for the Flyover Country crew to dive into this week on the podcast! Hunter Biden is found guilty - Trump heads to DC to meet with the GOP Congress - Biden gets to ready to debate as calls for him to dropout intensify - and of course, Caitlin Clark continues to take the WBNA by storm. A packed episode with all the big news from the last week - join us!
Two years ago, when Drew Holden first joined us as a guest on Flyover Country, his twitter threads were taking the conservative world by storm. He had become an integral part in holding the media's left wing bias accountable. But not long after his popularity grew - Drew was diagnosed with a brain tumor and his world flipped. Now, a few years after his diagnosis and on the way back, Drew makes his return to Flyover Country and returns to his media watch dog role - with even more in store. Tune in now to hear Drew's story of his metoric rise, shocking health scare and all his new projects. Listen now!
Find Drew at: https://substack.com/@drewholden360
Twitter: https://x.com/drewholden360
Trump is GUILTY on all counts...so what now?! How will it impact the Presidential race? Will Republicans rally around Trump? Should Biden come out swinging? Does this hurt or help Trump among moderate voters? All the questions asked and answered on today's podcast with special guest and returning guest Jonathan Felts. Join us for an emergency pod on Flyover Country NOW!
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A big week for the Flyover Country team! After a crazy Friday morning in Louisville with the PGA Championship, our own Sean Southard became the target of some media after a satirical tweet. In Presidential news, Biden and Trump finally get debates on the calendar. But who is that good for? And in international news - the President of Iran dies in a helicopter crash...and some folks are in mourning??? Crazy times! Join us!
DEI - three letters that in the last four years have dominated political discussions. What once seemed like a well intentioned practice - has shown to be layered in nonsense, racist practices, and marxist ideas. Dr. Erec Smith, a professor and current research fellow at the Cato Institute, joins us today to discuss the problems with DEI, how we can help fix higher ed, and how he sees the perspectives of minority folks changing during these strange times. You can find more from Dr. Smith at FreeBlackThought.com - an organization in which he is the co-founder. Also on today's episode, fresh off the CNN Milwaukee set, Scott returns to recap his week and Biden's interview! Join us!
See more from Erec Smith here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/opinion/dei-prescriptive-racism/
Emergency podcast! Just after wrapping up her interview with President Biden, CNN's Erin Burnett joined Scott Jennings, David Alexrod, MJ Lee and Jeff Zelensy on the set to react to and breakdown everything the President said. From Israel to Ukraine, the economy and much more - they covered it all. Listen now!
Welcome to a PACKED episode on Flyover Country! The last week was full of big political news and moments, starting with Senator McConnell ushering through a huge foreign aid package in Congress. Meanwhile, college campuses across the country have become occupied by anti-Israel protestors who have destroyed property, attacked Jewish students and taken over buildings. Biden, fresh off the White House Correspondence dinner - took to the Howard Stern show for a incredible softball interview full of lies and cringe. All that and more on this week's Flyover Country!
From this week's Hack on Tap Podcast: This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by Scott Jennings, a GOP strategist, conservative columnist, and CNN commentator. The Hacks discuss Johnson’s Speakership and the battle to pass aid packages, star GOP recruits, foreign wars, campus free speech, Biden’s messaging, and Trump’s trials.
The latest piece from Scott Jennings takes aim at Senator John Fetterman and Speaker Mike Johnson, two perhaps unlikely bedfellows who have found themselves governing from the middle - and returning some functionality to Congress. Check out the latest column from Scott here, or read on CNN.com at this link: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/23/opinions/mike-johnson-john-fetterman-israel-ukraine-jennings/index.html
It's Trump v. Bragg, Massie v. Johnson and Pro-Hamas Protestors v....Starbucks??? A wild week in the world of politics and a stacked show from Flyover Country this week. House Republicans in Congress continue to be unsatisfied with their Speaker as Thomas Massie joins MTG in looking to now oust Speaker Johnson. In NY, Trump heads to trial in the hush money case. And across the country protestors chant "Death to America" and disrupt life in hopes of what - we aren't sure. All that along with a polling update, some talk on Senate races and shrinkflation. Join us on Flyover Country!
Flyover County will be back next week - SO while you wait, enjoy Scott’s appearance on the Julie Mason Show on Sirius XM. His conversation with guest host Elliot Williams was on April 9 and the two talk through Trump & abortion, new swing state polling and the Israel/Hamas war!
A BIG week for Flyover Country with lots of news and our very own Scott Jennings going viral. The war between Israel and Hamas continues to heat up, pushing the limits of Biden's commitments to one of key allies. One person who's commitment is not wavering however is Senator John Fetterman who continues to show strong support for Israel. In Presidential politics - polling show Trump up in nearly every key swing state, while RFK Jr continues to make waves. All that and more on this week's Flyover Country!
A big week of headlines in the world of politics AND sports. In Presidential politics, RFK Jr announced his running mate this week. -but maybe more importantly, continues to eat away at Joe Biden in recent polling. Despite closing the gap in some key states, Biden is still far far underwater on most key issues and with many voting blocs. Meanwhile, the folks at MSNBC threw a tantrum this week when it was announced that former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel would join their staff. The revolt led to her contract being ended - but the damage hardly ends there. And this week, baseball's biggest superstar Shohei Ohtani is now embroiled in a gambling scandal. All that and more this week on Flyover Country with Scott Jennings!
Welcome back to Flyover Country! On today's episode: a special guest, Harold Kim of the US Chamber, joins us in the second half to tell us about his incredibly important work to educate, defend and inspire others to embrace the US free enterprise system. A son of immigrants, Kim is a longtime advocate for the capitalist system that has led to unmatched prosperity. Hear Harold's story about fighting for the principles that make America strong. In other news, Joe and Scott give a quick political update, as Trump continues to make wild news and more primaries shed light on the state of the 2024 election. Join us!
Find more information about Harold Kim's work at USChamber.com
From the Newsworthy Podcast: With Super Tuesday behind us, it looks like we’re in for a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump this November. We have data-based analysis from both sides of the aisle: Republican commentator and CNN contributor Scott Jennings, and Democratic strategist and Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov.
Scott is back on Hacks on Tap! This week Scott was welcomed back onto our friend David Alexrod's Hacks on Tap podcast to breakdown the Super Tuesday results. With Trump's nomination all but secured, how can he recruit more voters this time to avoid a repeat of 2020? The team breaks down some of the latest polling as well, and discuss how Trump might steal some Democrat voters.
The not-so-highly-anticipated rematch between Biden and Trump got much closer on Tuesday night as they both dominated most states voting in the Super Tuesday primaries. On today's podcast the Flyover Country crew digs into Tuesday night's outcomes - and discuss which candidate is best setting themselves up for success. Can Trump pull more Biden voters than Biden can pick off disaffected Republicans? All of this comes on the heels of Biden's final State of the Union before the election. Plenty is at stake if he fails, but can he even pull of any sort of victory? We will see tonight! Join us!
The political world was rocked Wednesday afternoon as longtime Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced he would be leaving his leadership position at the end of the year - ending a record breaking tenure for the Senator. A rock of the Senate for many decades, the stepping down of McConnell will create a massive power vacuum, as the GOP struggles with new winds within its party. On today's Flyover Country; Scott, Joe and Courtney reflect on the many years of leadership from McConnell, and though he has 2 years left (at least) in DC, discuss the things that will be changing. On today's podcast we talk McConnell, the future of the Senate and plenty on the Presidential race - join us!
The CNN Flyover crew takes over the pod this week! The wonderful and talented Ashley Allison, a fellow Flyover Country native and CNN contributor joined us this week to break down all things Biden, Trump, 2024 and much much more. From Biden's strengths to his weaknesses and what he and the campaign must do to win, Ashley dives deep with us on her experiences and perspectives as a Democrat with the 2024 election rapidly approaching. And of course - she takes on the famous lightning round! Join us on this week's Flyover Country with Scott Jennings!
On reelection night in 2022, Ron DeSantis looked primed to be the next GOP nominee for President. A resounding victory along with tough losses by Trump backed candidates seem to set him up to finally take down Trump. However, after waiting many months, and watching Trump regain his strength, the DeSantis campaign eventually fell flat. David Polyansky, a long-time GOP strategist, was the Deputy Campaign Director for DeSantis and joins us today to break down all the decisions, right or wrong, that the campaign made. From media to fundraisers and much more, David takes us behind the scenes of the campaign to reflect on the good and bad, as well as what might be next for the Florida Governor.
Plenty going on in DC this week! Despite progress and bi-partisan support, a bill to deal with the Southern border, Ukraine and more fell apart this week as it appears pressure from Donald Trump was simply too much. Biden blames the "MAGA Republicans" for issues at the border, despite his administration's own failings and their claims that it is secure not long ago. Meanwhile, the former President continues to deal with his many legal troubles, this time arguing he deserves immunity for what he did (or didn't do?) as President. Lots going on and we are still many months away from the election! Join us!
With a lull in the primary season, all eyes have turned now to Congress and their hopes to pass some kind of bill to alleviate the country's border crisis. The politics of the situation have almost become bigger than the issue itself, as Biden weighs the re-election impact and Trump looks to stall any potential win for Biden. And the crises don't stop as tensions escalate with Iran, with the US losing 3 heroes this week. Can Biden pull things together and solve these major issues before election day? We discuss it all on this week's Flyover Country!
Nikki Haley may be claiming victory again, but after another true win for Donald Trump in New Hampshire, the GOP primary appears all but over. With millions spent in ads, Haley was still only able to post a 2nd place finish (of 2), receiving most of her support from Democrats and Independents. Trump however, dominated GOP voters, another sign of his strength over the party. So, where do we go from here? Is Haley done? Will Trump move on to a VP pick? The Flyover Country has it all covered on today's episode! Listen now!
Welcome to the party of Trump. Despite big spending from Haley and DeSantis, Donald Trump cruised to an easy victory on Monday in the Iowa Caucuses, garnering more than 50% of the vote, and winning all but one county. Of course, Haley and DeSantis have both claimed victory in their own way, but the GOP appears set on nominating Trump to take on Biden once again. On today's Flyover Country the crew gives some instant reaction to last night's outcomes, as well as some interesting exit polling on Republican voters. Next up, New Hampshire!
Coming to us live from Des Moines, Scott breaks down last night's debate between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley just days ahead of the Iowa Caucuses. With Trump firmly in the lead, can either of the two find their footing in Iowa or New Hampshire in the next few weeks? What might a win look like next week? On this week's Flyover Country Scott, Joe and Jared recap the performances and discuss just how much these debate may matter come Tuesday. Join us now!
Welcome to the Iowa Caucus week! After months and months of speculation, votes will soon finally be cast in the GOP primary for President, and to help break it all down our own Scott Jennings joined Josh Kraushaar on the 'Inside the Newsroom' podcast this week. Thanks to our friend Josh and the folks at Jewish Insider for doing a little cross-promotion this week with everything going on! Listen now and tune in tonight to CNN to hear more from Scott.
How about some more content! The GOP Primary season is in full swing and with debates, townhalls and much more ramping up, our very own Scott Jennings hit the CNN set this week to preview and reflect on the 2 latest townhalls from DeSantis and Haley. With votes set to be cast very soon in Iowa and New Hampshire, candidates are making some crucial pitches to voters. Can anyone top Trump? Tune in to find out the panel's thoughts!
Welcome to 2024! We hope your new year has started better than Claudine Gay's - as the recently embattled Harvard President announced her resignation this week. Following a disappointing month, which included refusing to condemn antisemitism and about 50 cases of plagiarism, Gay joined Penn's Liz Magill in resignation. The most disappointing part however? The media's response and (lack of) coverage. On this week's Flyover Country the crew discusses the recent resignation, some new polling ahead of the Iowa Caucus and Kentucky officially swears in its new officer holders. Join us this week on Flyover Country!
Welcome to the final Flyover Country episode of 2023 - and what an episode! With big news coming out just before we recorded, the crew dives into the news that the Colorado Supreme Court has disqualified Donald Trump from their ballots. But, might this actually help his campaign? Meanwhile, Biden is in a free fall, dropping to record lows in nearly every poll. But does he still have enough loyal voters to beat Trump or is it time to step now? All that with some scandals in the Senate halls, some predictions for 2024 and oh, and new show member! Join us now on Flyover Country!
This week on CNN, two of the top candidates for the GOP nomination held townhalls in Iowa to make their pitch as the Iowa Caucus draws near. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took center stage on Tuesday night, with Vivek following on Wednesday night. Our own Scott Jennings was lucky enough to be on with CNN both nights following the townhalls so today we are bringing you Scott's and his fellow CNN panelists takes on the two's performances. Join us now for this special edition of Flyover Country with Scott Jennings!
Poll after poll after poll seems to show that Democrats are in a tough position ahead of 2024. Biden is historically unpopular. Young people, old people, urban and rural can all find a policy position he has that they don't like. On the handling of major issues, Biden finds himself down. And yet, Democrats continue to perform well in elections. With no redwave in 2022 and some key wins in 2023, strategist Mark Riddle feels pretty good about where his party is ahead of 2024. So will it all be enough for Biden to win? We discuss all of that, and a lot more with Mark Riddle in Part 2 of series diving deep into the status of each major political party. Join us now on Flyover Country!
Gone are the days of the Mitt Romney or George Bush Republican Party. A party that once dominated the suburbs now dominates the rural areas. Donald Trump has remade much of the party's base into a multiracial, populist coalition. On today's Flyover Country, Patrick Ruffini, author of the new book "Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP", joins the show to break down this new coalition and examine the state of the GOP as we head into 2024. Can the party only win with Trump or without Trump? We discuss it all!
On Wednesday, Senator Chuck Schumer spoke strongly and directly to the country, and many of his colleagues, amid a sharp rise in antisemitism. Warning those on the left to not abet in the harassment and attacks against Jewish people, Senator Schumer asked allies to condemn the antisemitism and make a clear vow of support for Israel in their war. While Schumer's remarks were clear, President Biden has been all over the map on this issue. And none of it seems to be helping his poll numbers as he continues to hit new lows within his party and with independents. All of this overshadows some new developments in the GOP primary for President - with more debates coming quickly. Are we simply bound for Trump v. Biden 2.0? Sure seems like it... All that and a special announcement from Kevin - listen to Flyover Country now!
Throwback episode! 2 years ago, when the Flyover Country podcast was just beginning, our crew sat down and drafted the best things about Thanksgiving. Turkey or Ham? Mashed potatoes or stuffing? They are some of the greatest debates around the holiday season. On this special episode we debate it all, along with some reminiscing on great holiday traditions. Here's to a great Thanksgiving with plenty of good food, friends and family! Happy Thanksgiving Flyover Country listeners!
Tensions are HIGH on Capitol Hill. We got elbows in the back, Senators challenging people to fights and a House member on the verge of being expelled. Welcome to Congress! Along with all that, big news this week as Joe Manchin announces he won't seek another term - priming Republicans to get some control back in the Senate. While all this happens, Speaker Johnson negotiates a deal to keep government open and Xi is sending more pandas! All that and more on Flyover Country!
On Tuesday night, the KY GOP saw plenty of election victories - but perhaps the one they wanted most - still got away. The strength of Andy Beshear's incumbency paired with big fundraising numbers, proved to be simply too much for Daniel Cameron to overcome. On this week's Flyover Country the crew breaks down Kentucky's election results, takes a look into what may have been the determining factors and previews what might be a rough four more years for Beshear. Also this week: Scott joins us from NY as he preps to report on the 3rd GOP debate on CNN. Listen now: this week on Flyover Country!
He's been called the most qualified person to run for Attorney General in Kentucky's history, and there's plenty of reasons for it. Russell Coleman, the GOP nominee's for AG, has served his country as a US Attorney, FBI agent, prosecutor and much more. Now, with early voting underway in Kentucky, Coleman hopes to head to the AG's office to take on violent crime, deadly drugs and federal overreach. With just a few days before the election, Coleman sat down in-studio with the Flyover Country crew to talk about running for office, the Fancy Farm experience and what he hopes to accomplish while serving. Hear now from the lawman himself, Russell Coleman, now on Flyover Country!
As you are listening to this, voting is now open in the 2023 Kentucky election! With early voting now available from Thursday to Saturday, Kentucky voters will head to the polls to pick our next Governor and all 5 constitutional offices. So with just a few days left, the Flyover Country crew breaks down the campaigns one last time. The TV ads are up, the flyers are mailed out and the bus tours are wrapping up - its all about the votes now. Of course, outside of Kentucky, war rages in the Middle East as Senator McConnell looks to stabilize things in DC. We discuss it all and much more - join us on Flyover Country!
Up and at 'em early for what could be a historic day in DC! With the GOP set to vote on another (!) candidate for House Speaker, Scott Jennings got up early to chat with CNN's Kasie Hunt about Rep. Mike Johnson - the new option for the GOP Speaker. With less name recognition than previous candidates, Mike Johnson could prove to be exactly what the GOP needs. A soft-spoken, non-controversial, workhouse. Hear Scott's thoughts on Rep. Johnson as he chatted with Kasie on Wednesday morning!
With the continued chaos in Washington DC as House Republicans scramble to find their next House Speaker, Scott joined the 'Hacks on Tap' podcast again to chat about the situation and discuss where the GOP goes from here. Can anyone get to 217 votes? Is there even anyone left who even wants the job? Might Democrats have a little buyer's remorse for helping oust McCarthy? Scott talks about it all in our Special Release this week! Thanks to the 'Hacks on Tap' crew for having us!
The House is in disarray. More than two weeks after the 'hateful eight' led a revolt to oust Speaker McCarthy, House Republicans have yet to elect a new Speaker. First Scalise fails, now Jim Jordan continues to fall on his face. An attempt to promote the Speaker Pro Temp failed too. All of it is messy. Of course this all comes at a time when the US must step up to assist Israel and Ukraine with new funding. This week, President Biden spent time in Israel - giving us some good, some bad and some really bad. Oh, and don't forget, we are just a few weeks from election day here in Kentucky. We've got it all covered on today's Flyover Country - listen now!
Allison Ball has broken plenty of glass ceilings as the State's Treasurer over the last four years. From her historic vote getting, to starting a family and her long list of policy accomplishments, Allison Ball now looks to take her talents to the Auditor's office. A steward of the taxpayers's dollars, Ball hopes to transition into the Auditor's office in 2023 and take on some big challenges. On today's Flyover Country, the current Treasurer and Auditor hopeful chats with our team about her success on the campaign trail, her priorities as the next Auditor and of course, the craziest items in the unclaimed property vault.
On Saturday morning the world awoke to harrowing images from Israel as the terrorist group Hamas began attacks on civilians, killing hundreds in a matter of days. While the US response has been mostly up to par, many on the left has shown their antisemitism loud and clear, backing the deadly and brutal ways of Hamas. On this week's Flyover Country our crew speaks on the barbaric nature of Hamas' terrorism and those who support it. Meanwhile, Congress remains at a stand still as the House searches for a new Speaker. In Kentucky, new ads ramp up the Governor's race as election day draws near. Listen now!
Let's face it - Congress is a little bit of a mess right now. After going to the brink of a government shutdown, just days later Matt Gaetz led a rebellion against Speaker McCarthy leaving the House of Representatives Speaker-less, void of the ability to govern. 8 Republicans joined every Democrat to remove McCarthy, and things are in disarray. Even Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell referred to the situation as a "Hammerlock of Dysfunction." So what happens now? On this week's Flyover Country the crew breaks down everything you need to know about the Speaker battle and what to expect going forward. We also update folks on the KY Governor's race and talk crime in our nation's capital. Join us on Flyover Country!
On Wednesday night in California, 7 Republican candidates took the debate stage in what became an unwatchable 2 hours full of bickering and interrupting. Aside from a couple good zingers from Nikki Haley - few real ideas were debated, but plenty of folks spoke over each other. On this week's Flyover Country, Scott and the team breakdown the debate, and what the RNC might need to change going forward to fix things. And as always, we dive into some news from the Kentucky Governor race as Beshear releases another controversial ad - with some misleading (read: false) information. All that and more on this week's Flyover Country!
With less than 50 days until election day, Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Governor Andy Beshear faced off in the same venue for the first time since Fancy Farm as they both took part in the state chamber's forum on Wednesday night. With a focus on economic development, Cameron and Beshear offered two differing paths forward for Kentucky, talking jobs, taxes, crime and much more. Over the next month and a half the two will face off a few more times ahead of election day. Outside of Kentucky, Congress is still a mess, Trump's abortion answer is a mess and VP Harris is still saying crazy things while a local reporter in South Carolina grabs the sound bite of the year! All that and more on Flyover Country!
Well, well, well, if it isn't the consequences of Hunter Biden's actions. After skirting the law for years now, it seems Hunter Biden will finally face the music for his crimes. Now the question becomes, 'To what degree was Joe Biden involved?' With all this smoke, the House GOP are now formally investigating President Biden with some intent to impeach. Meanwhile, Speaker McCarthy works to balance the ambitions of his caucus - which is all over the place on debt, funding and more. Here in Kentucky spending in the Governor's race ramps up big time with new ads and big fundraising. Join us now for all the commentary!
The Flyover Country crew is back in Kentucky and has plenty to talk to about this week. Scott starts with an update on Senator McConnell following another public health scare - while the Senator assures people he is finishing his term. With Congress back in session there is plenty happening in DC, along with Biden struggling to figure out if he needs to mask up or not. Meanwhile here in Kentucky, failed Democrat governor candidate Adam Edelen has a political take so bad it sets all of Twitter on fire! All that and much more on Flyover Country with Scott Jennings!
Special release week! Our own Scott Jennings joined David Axelrod and Mike Murphy on their podcast 'Hacks on Tap' this week - and we bringing you that interview now! They talk everything from Trump indictment and poll numbers, to impacts of the GOP debate a week later and of course talk who can beat Biden. Thanks to the Hacks on Tap crew for brining on Scott this week - if you enjoy their content check out the show here: https://www.hacksontap.com/episodes
On Wednesday night, 8 GOP Presidential candidates took the stage for the first primary debate of the 2024 election. With some flair ups, a couple good takedowns and plenty of viral moments, the first GOP debate had a little bit of everything. On this week's Flyover Country, Scott and the crew recap and react to some of the biggest moments of the night and give our winners and losers. Meanwhile, Trump, noticeably absent from the debate, turned himself in Georgia following his 4th indictment of the year. What is the impact of all of this? We break it down on today's show. Listen now!
Daniel Cameron wrapped up a big day on Tuesday after unveiling a comprehensive education plan, grabbing the endorsement from the State FOP and saw more ads launch backing his messages. On top of all that, Beshear got caught in another lie regarding transgender surgeries in Kentucky. In Louisville, the local school system gets off to a rough start with a bus schedule debacle on Day 1. Outside of the Commonwealth, Trump faces his 4th indictment, this time in Georgia. We dive into all that and more on this week's Flyover Country - join us!
Wow! Have you caught your breath yet! The Flyover Country crew headed down to the Fancy Farm picnic this weekend to bring you a LIVE reaction podcast following the speeches. Hear our team's instant analysis of the performances - along with special guest appearances including Daniel Cameron, Russell Coleman, Jonathan Shell, Mike Adams and Mark Metcalf right off the stage! Fancy Farm 143, that's a wrap!
The best political tradition in Kentucky (and maybe America?) is back this weekend! The St. Jerome Fancy Farm picnic is set to draw big names and big crowds this weekend for what is sure to be a raucous and memorable day. Joining us on today's show is the Fancy Farm Political Chairman Steven Elder to talk about this Saturday's events and prep Kentuckians for the big day. Road tripping down to West Kentucky? Listen to today's episode and get ready for a great day! And make sure to stop by and say 'hello' to the Flyover Country crew this weekend - with another special emergency pod coming!
Just another average week in the Trump and Biden worlds! Two families who just cannot seem to stay away from legal trouble. This week, Trump faces new charges, while Hunter Biden's deal falls apart. All while the evidence connecting Joe Biden to unsavory business deals piles up. Here in Kentucky, Andy Beshear gets caught in another lie, and skips the first big candidate forum. Oh, and we might have evidence of aliens?! Join us for a packed episode of Flyover Country! Listen now!
It has been a couple months since Daniel Cameron won the GOP primary for Governor here in Kentucky and he had one last decision to make - a running mate. On Wednesday morning the rumors ended as Cameron announced stalwart conservative State Senator Robby Mills as his Lt. Gov pick. The two will now hit the road together and share their message as November's election draws closer. Outside of Kentucky, Ron DeSantis finally sits down with the "corporate" media, Trump faces another indictment and Huffington Post gets duped. Listen now!
Our podcast is no fan of political cartoonist Joel Pett, but it seems this week he crossed a major line. Appearing at a comedy club, an anonymous source let our show know Pett decided to attack GOP Gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron with racist jokes. No stranger to racism, Pett was also fired on the same day - with his newspaper currently remaining quiet. Meanwhile, the Kentucky governors race is heats up - and in some interesting ways. Earlier this week, Cameron rolled out his comprehensive public safety plan. It focuses on gang violence, drug enforcement, recruitment and retention of officers and much more. All while in Louisville, a failing school system gives its superintendent a 27 PERCENT pay raise, and Joe Biden scares his staff! Join us for all that more on Flyover Country.
You would think the Kentucky Democrat Party would have nominated someone for Attorney General who has actually practiced law in Kentucky. Well, you would be wrong. This week we learned Pamela Stevenson, Demcrat nominee for AG, is not a licensed lawyer in Kentucky - meaning she has tried ZERO cases! And while that wild news hit Kentucky, the SCOTUS dropped some big decisions around college admissions and student debt, Hunter Biden had another banner week and Joey Chestnut remains the GOAT. Tune in for all that and more on Flyover Country!
Surprise - President Biden has some new phrases, and some new math, that he has made up! Welcome to Bidenomics! The numbers are made up, nothing is real and it all makes Joe Biden look good? YUP. This week the President began to embrace the once insult, trying his best to convince Americans the economy is actually performing well. Polling however suggests the opposite, with Democrats even losing trust in Biden's ability to handle the economy. Meanwhile, across the country Pride parades draw criticism and here in Kentucky, a judge holds up legislation to ban sex changes for minors. Lots to talk about - join us!
The week isn't over yet, but Governor Andy Beshear certainly wishes it was. In the last few days, Andy has been caught lying (again) about economic data and now finds his campaign embroiled in controversy over more than $200,000 in suspicious donations. From his mishandling of tornado relief funds, to lying about teacher shortage numbers, it has been a rough few months for the Governor. And speaking of corrupt political families, Hunter Biden escaped jail time this week while more liberals fail to define what a woman is - all that and more on Flyover Country!
While Chris Christie, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, Tim Scott and other GOP candidates have gotten plenty of media attention in the last week, nothing is as big as the indictment of Donald Trump. On today's podcast, the crew gives their early thoughts on the indictment, how it might impact the race, and which candidates it might help (or hurt). Meanwhile, in Kentucky news, the Governor's race stays hot with the Dems spending lots of money for Beshear and Daniel Cameron continuing to criss cross the state. Tune in now to this week's Flyover Country!
We are back! We've got a packed episode as we live react to the vote on the debt ceiling bill and discuss Kevin McCarthy's negotiating and leadership skills. We talk the latest on GOP presidential candidates with DeSantis now officially in the mix, with more candidates sure to come. Here in Kentucky, Andy Beshear was caught with his pants down, breaking the law on board appointments. And finally, we talk about the blatant racism shown from liberals towards #KYGov Candidate Daniel Cameron. All that and more on this week's podcast!
Congressman Brad Wenstrup, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, has been working hard to reveal plenty about the COVID-19 pandemic. From gain of function research, to the virus' origin, perhaps no part of the pandemic needs more digging into than the school closures. Last month, AFT's President Randi Weingarten joined the committee to give plenty of non-answers and skirt around the truth. Now, tired of the union's lack of cooperation, Wenstrup and the committee are threatening to subpoena records of communication to the CDC on re-opening schools. Why did Randi have CDC Director Walensky's phone number? Wenstrup aims to find out. Listen now as he joins us on Flyover Country!
The November matchups are now set! On Tuesday night voters selected their party's respective nominees for statewide office here in Kentucky, setting up plenty of high profile races up and down the slate. The most high profile however? The battle to be Kentucky's next Governor. On today's episode we dive into the biggest win of the night from the Republicans' rising star Daniel Cameron. Now, what's the playbook for beating Beshear? Does Daniel have the momentum to win? We talk about it all on today's episode. Listen now!
As the leading candidate for the GOP 2024 primary, Donald Trump to took the CNN stage Wednesday night with Kaitlin Collins to defend his record and answer question from voters. Topics ranged from January 6th to the border, abortion and plenty more in between. So how did the former President perform? In an emergency podcast immediately following the end of the townhall the Flyover crew hopped in the studio to talk the biggest takeaways. Hear our thoughts on Trump's best answer, worst moment, and whether the night was a success. Listen now!
Last week, Scott got the opportunity that millions of parents would love, to confront Randi Weingarten herself. Little did we know the moment would go viral, capturing the internets attention as Weingarten's feet finally got held to the fire. On today's Flyover Country Scott recaps his viral moment, we update listeners on the GOP primary for governor here in Kentucky and talk a little Biden v. McCarthy. Tune in to this week's Flyover Country now!
The whole crew is back with plenty of current events and big news to break down. We start by recapping the last couple weeks of interviews, with the latest updates on the #KYGov race with primary day only a few weeks away now. At the same time, Biden launches his re-election campaign, with few fireworks, but plenty of nonsense. Randi Weingarten heads to DC to lie, selectively forget and gaslight the American public on school closures. And of course, we get into the biggest media news of the week as Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson both leave their respective networks. Join us on a packed episode of Flyover Country!
Grover Norquist has been an icon of the conservative movement for several decades. Since the 1980's his organization, Americans for Tax Reform, has led on cutting taxes, reducing regulation and promoting freedom across the country. Now, with gridlock in Washington, the focus turns to the states. On today's podcast, Grover Norquist stops by the studio to talk about the great work going on in states across the country as they cut income taxes, expand school choice and get government out of the way. Listen now!
Of the top candidates for Governor, Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles has by far the most experience in state government. Now, he is hoping that experience along with his "jeans and boots" approach to campaigning can propel him to win the GOP's nomination for Governor. With some impressive fundraising and a "do-it-yourself" attitude, Quarles has cemented himself in 3rd place with a few weeks to go. Can a split at the top help him slide in to win? Find out on today's Flyover Country!
Erick Erickson is in Louisville and BACK on the Flyover Country podcast. The conservative radio host stopped by the Flyover Country studio while in Louisville this week to talk all things current events from Biden, to the future of the GOP and how Governor Brian Kemp gets the best of Trump. We even learn Erick's favorite bourbon! Join us now on Flyover Country!
Daniel Cameron is bonafide celebrity in Kentucky politics. Propelled to the national stage during his time as Attorney General, he now hopes to be the GOP nominee for Governor and beat Andy Beshear in November. Running on a record and "not ads" as he puts it, AG Cameron started as the frontrunner and remains it today. So, how does he hold that position? On today's podcast, the AG joins us to talk about his record, defending Kentucky values, and how he can help the GOP take back the Governor's mansion. Join us!
Kelly Craft has literally gone all over the world to get the job done. As Ambassador to Canada then Ambassador to the UN under President Trump, she worked with countries and leaders across the globe to advance American interests. Now, she hopes to be Kentucky's next Governor and bring those same skills to Frankfort. On today's Flyover Country, we continue our series of conversations with GOP candidates, as we dive into Kelly Craft's experience, her vision for Kentucky and how she can knock off Andy Beshear. Listen now!
Welcome to primary season! Over the next few weeks Flyover Country is going to interview the leading candidates for the GOP Gubernatorial nomination here in Kentucky. Alan Keck, Mayor of Somerset, kicks off our conversation series this week with a wide ranging conversation on his priorities, the biggest issues facing Kentucky and how he can beat Andy Beshear. What makes Keck a little less "cookie cutter" than his competition? Tune in to find out!
Tragedy struck close to home this week as a mass shooting here in Louisville has left 5 dead, more injured and others still fighting for their life. The horrific act has left our community grieving, with folks still searching for answers and renewed calls for action. On today's podcast, the Flyover Country team reflects on the shooting and talks about how our community can begin to heal. We also update you all on the Kentucky governor's race, more ridiculousness from AOC and dive into the 'Tennessee Three' controversy.
There is perhaps not one single individual who played a larger role in the overturning of Roe v. Wade than Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch. Her office led the lawsuit that reached the Supreme Court, eventually overturning the decades old law. Now, in a post-Roe world, conservatives have set out a vision for what that must look like. Empowering women is a huge focus on AG Fitch, and today she joins Flyover Country to talk all about. Hear some behind the scenes of the Dobbs case, the AG's thoughts on the leak and much more. Listen now!
The latest column from Scott Jennings looks at the new MLB rules, including the very contentious 'pitch clock.' Is it improving the game? Speeding things up? And most importantly: Will viewers noticed this difference? In his latest column Scott takes us through all the greatness of the new rules and why he is happy they are here. Listen now!
Well, we packed a lot into today's episode! Scott is back from New York as Trump Indictment watch continues. We discuss the latest developments with the grand jury, though it seems things have cooled down. Conversely, here in Kentucky things have heated up as Sean gets label a conspiracy theorist by Democrat government bureaucrats amid the heated rhetoric of legislation banning gender reassignment surgery. Congress moves closer to banning TikTok - a debate that splits our panel. We also get into new polling on patriotism and much more! Join us on Flyover Country!
With a potential indictment hanging over his head, former President Trump has decided to unleash his frustrations on...Governor Ron DeSantis? In a bizarre week in which Trump supporters seemed angrier with DeSantis than Alvin Bragg, the much anticipate feud between the two seemed to finally heat. At the same time, DeSantis sat down with Piers Morgan to talk policy and politics. Meanwhile, Biden stumbles through speeches and the World Baseball Classic captivates the nation. All that and more on this week's Flyover Country!
Fresh off a fiery floor speech denouncing the ills of ESG investing, Congressman Andy Barr joins us on the Flyover Country podcast to dive into the status of America's banking system. Are we in a crisis? Should you be worried about your regional or local bank? We get into all the news on SVB, the failures of woke investing and finish up with the famous lightning round! Listen now!
What a week! Scott returns from attending the Gridiron Club Dinner to recap a memorable speech from Mike Pence, and a couple of interesting run-ins with Dr. Fauci and Bill Nye the Science Guy. The Flyover crew helps the media understand what 'woke' means - and yes, spoiler alert, it is real. And finally, we wrap up with some insights into the DeSantis/Trump feud and what it all might mean for 2024. Join us on Flyover Country!
What a week! Scott is still without power - but managed to write about his new favorite thing: the MLB pitch clock. The crew chats this week about baseball, the massive power outages across Kentucky, and some new debates around January 6th and COVID-19 origins. And we even find some time to play some ridiculous clips from Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Bernie Sanders. Join us on Flyover Country!
From the coronavirus origin to ESG investing and violent crime, Democrats across the country have had a tough week convincing us they are anything but crazy woke liberals. In DC, Biden will go against protecting retirements, while in Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot starts to pack her bags after a Tuesday night loss. Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr shines on the House floor and 'Nurse Pearl' gets her 15 minutes of fame. It is a packed episode today on Flyover Country --join us!
Biden heads to Ukraine, McConnell heads to Munich and Mayor Pete...doesn't do much. As the war in Ukraine hits its one year mark, US leaders set out across the globe to reiterate support for Ukraine. Biden shows support in Kyiv, while Senator McConnell does so from Munich. At home, Mayor Pete continues to stack up on failures. Trump's grand jury investigation in Georgia progresses. And finally, the left comes for Roald Dahl's "offensive" language. Join us on Flyover Country!
Spy balloons, weather balloons, UFOs, who knows what all else is being shot down across the US and Canada. Plenty of questions and few answers from President Biden over the last few days. With the American public concerned, the Biden administration has provided little clarity on the situation. Why let one balloon travel, but shoot down others? Was the decision political? On this week's Flyover Country the crew talks balloons in the sky, Nikki Haley's announcement and new inflation numbers. Join us for it all!
Boring? Exciting? Unifying? Reactions to President Biden's State of the Union speech varied greatly last night - so the Flyover Country crew hopped in the studio to bring you the important breakdown you need. Check out our immediate reactions to the President's words on social security, spending, the debt ceiling and much more. Also - is Mitt Romney the real star from last night? Hear all of that and more on today's emergency podcast episode! LISTEN NOW!
When the devastating tornados hit West Kentucky in December 2021, folks across Kentucky jumped into action to donate money in hopes of helping the victims rebuild. Now, over a year later, the funds from the Team Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund have begun to be disrupted - but not without issues. Governor Beshear's team who oversees the fund has run into a lot cases of wrong folks receiving checks and plenty of deserving folks seeing nothing. How did the relief fund list get so messed up? The Governor blames FEMA - but FEMA blames him. So, who messed up? On this week's Flyover Country we dive into the latest scandal from the Beshear Administration, talk the unlikely friendship between Congressman James Comer and AOC and wrap up with a eulogy(?) for the career of Tom Brady. Join us!
The latest column from Scott Jennings details the immense power Kentucky's federal delegation now holds in Congress. From McConnell to Comer and Paul and all the rest, each member holds a unique, and in many cases, powerful spot. Once again, Kentucky punches above its weight class in DC. Scott's advice? Book a trip to Louisville if you are looking to get anything done in DC.
Members of Congress have shaken off the new year cobwebs and finally are diving into the meat of the legislative session. Committee assignments are set - not without controversy - and Kevin McCarthy begins his reign as Speaker with a debt ceiling battle in front of him. Can the narrowly divided House reach and agreement before the deadline? We talk everything debt ceiling, the latest from the Senate and VP Kamala Harris edits the Declaration of Independence. All that and more on this week's Flyover Country!
Is Kentucky's Governor hiding something when it comes to COVID school closures? This week, Gov. Beshear was accused of violating the Open Records Act when his team refused to provide communications related to school closures. The secrecy from the Governor opens up some interesting questions on what they may be hiding - and what they don't want Kentuckians to know. On this week's Flyover Country we talk all about that, along with some controversy from the NHL and a couple new folks lean into running for President in 2024. Join us on Flyover Country!
Just a few months ago, while appearing on 60 minutes, President Biden called Trump's handling of classified documents "irresponsible." Fast forward to this week, and it appears President Biden made the same irresponsible mistake. A mistake of the same magnitude? Perhaps not, but the hypocrisy makes Biden and Democrats look bad. His bad week continued as the FAA ran into major problems and his administration floated the idea of banning gas stoves. Yes, they really did. On this week's Flyover Country we dive into all the big political news of the week and much more. Join us!
Excited for Congress to get to work on tackling the important issues? Well, you will have to wait a little longer. With Republicans unable to come to a consensus on who should be the party's Speaker of the House - the House remains frozen in time. No one is sworn in. Committees cannot act. The Kevin McCarthy drama is hardly the only news out of DC this week as Senator McConnell reached an important career milestone and George Santos tries to fit in. We talk everything DC, politics and more on this week's Flyover Country. Listen now!
2022 was a memorable year. Filled with historic political moments, from the Dobbs Decision to the Midterm elections, there was much to reflect on a busy year. For the LAST Flyover Country podcast of 2022 the team dives into the biggest, best, worst and favorite moments from this year. Who was the worst person of 2022? What should we leave behind? All that and the crew looks forward to 2023 and beyond with some BOLD predictions. Thanks for a great year - see you all in 2023!
The Flyover Country fantasy snake draft is BACK! After drafting the best things about Thanksgiving last year, the crew returns to the draft board to select the best things about Christmas. A favorite Christmas movie? Maybe a favorite Christmas song? Best gift you ever received? It's all on the table this year. Just put together your 5 best things about Christmas! Join the team for a fun filled episode reminiscing on our favorite Christmas memories and traditions. Merry Christmas!
Elon Musk has spent the last few weeks leaking old communications from Twitter employees to expose the lies and corruption of the old guard. But what does it all mean? Did someone break the law? Was the government instructing them on who or what to censor? On this week's Flyover Country, the full crew talks through the latest 'Twitter Files' and what they might expose. Meanwhile, Trump jumps into the NFT game with some digital trading cards and we reflect some more on the Midterms. All that and more on this week's Flyover Country!
With the U.S. House now in control of the Republicans, Kentucky Congressman James Comer is set to be Chairman of the House Oversight Committee. What does that mean? Rep. Comer will lead investigations and hearings into the Biden's shady business dealings, COVID spending fraud and Twitter's sketchy censorship policies. Over the next year he will play a critical part in preventing and unearthing waste, fraud, abuse and corruption throughout government. On today's Flyover Country, Congressman Comer joins us to talk about his priorities for the new role and what he expects out of a Republican House. Listen now!
With nearly all midterm elections behind us, the control of the Senate secured for Democrats and just a month left in the year, eyes are already turning towards 2023 and beyond. Here in Kentucky, a deep red state with a Democrat Governor, a hotly contested GOP primary for Governor is gaining steam and gaining attention. Elsewhere, Governors and more begin to prepare for the 2024 presidential election, as Trump appears to weaken each day. Could DeSantis win over all GOP voters? Perhaps Brian Kemp? Glenn Youngkin? On this week's pod we look forward to 2023 (and 2024) and talk all the important storylines! Join us!
On this week's Flyover Country Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams joins the show to recap his first couple of years in office, his election reform message and making the commonwealth's voting system the most secure in the country. His first few years in office have been interesting to say the least. COVID-19 turned voting on its head. Conspiracy theories from the left and the right have become more mainstream. Secretary Adams talks with us about how he balances this all, while still trying to make it easy to vote and hard to cheat. Listen now to our interview with Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams!
With nearly all the votes counted, and almost every race called, the Flyover Country crew returns to break down the biggest takeaways from the 2022 midterm elections. Hopes of a red wave turned into a small majority in the House and a Senate still in Democrat control. Independent voters rejection of Trump perks the ears of Ron DeSantis. And the lackluster performance has many wondering if the GOP leadership positions are stable. On today's podcast we dive into all the big reactions from the midterms and what the future now holds for the GOP and its voters. Join us!
Over the weekend, our host Scott Jennings joined The Newsworthy podcast to give some knee jerk thoughts on the midterm elections. Why was there no red wave? Did Trump cause the GOP's problems? Is DeSantis the future of the party?! Hear Scott's conversation with host Erica Mandy right now! Listen here!
Find The Newsworthy podcast here: https://www.thenewsworthy.com/shownotes/111222
With less than a week until the midterm elections, both parties have gone all-in on several states. With close elections expected across the country, Democrats and Republicans held rallies to make their final push before Election Day. President Biden invoked "democracy" in his latest speech, as former President Obama joined candidates in several states. The GOP continues its momentum in many places, making sure election night will be one to watch. What does the crew think about Biden's final speech? Are there any things that could surprise us? And what are our boldest predictions for election night? All that and more on today's Flyover Country!
Robert Blizzard is a Partner at Public Opinion Strategies, one of the leading Republican polling firms in the nation. He is a master at reading, understanding and digesting any poll of voters that you can imagine. With midterm elections less than two weeks away, he joins the Flyover Country crew to talk through some of the tightest races across the country and what we should take from the most recent polls. Can you trust the polls? Are Republicans doing better than we might think? Is a red wave coming? We talk all that and more on this weeks show! Listen now!
With just a few weeks left until Election Day, Republicans in key states are closing the gap on their opponents. New polls show the GOP trending in the right direction, as the winds start show the potential for a real red wave. With a debate still left in big states like Pennsylvania, control of the Senate still remains tight, but Republicans are optimistic. On today's Flyover Country podcast, the crew talks key Senate races, Biden's visit to PA, some interesting comments from Mike Pence and much more! Listen now!
You think Joe Biden lies? Try again! He is just "spinning his yarn." Or maybe just being folksy. Just slightly exaggerating, really. That is the case a new New York Times piece makes about President Biden's numerous lies, a light defense of the commander in chief's lying ways. On today's Flyover Country, the crew talks Biden's lying, Fetterman's latest interview, a scandal from the DHS and much more! Join us!
We are one month out from the midterms, and everyone is losing their minds. Key Senate races in Georgia and Pennsylvania have the media and politicians losing their minds. Trump lashes out again at Senator McConnell and Elaine Chao. Tensions are high and we can't get to Election Day fast enough. Join us on today's Flyover Country as we talk through the latest news from Georgia and the Walker Campaign, gas prices and OPEC and a new powerful ad from Senator Rand Paul on political violence. Listen now!
Two years into his presidency, the flubs, flops and mistakes of the Biden presidency continue to add up. Even Karine Jean-Pierre could not put a spin on the latest flub, as criticism of the President from the media grows. At the same time, new polls from ABC News and The Washington Post show Republicans in a favorable spot as midterms elections draw near. On today's show the crew also talks Senator Sinema's visit to Louisville, crime surging in our cities and Lizzo(?) - yes, Lizzo. Listen now!
Democrats across the country spent most of this week walking back strange and controversial comments. President Biden declared the pandemic over, and was walked back. His comments on China and Taiwan were immediately revised. Election denier Stacey Abrams tried to walk back her claims of well...election denying, all while pushing a conspiracy theory on fetal heartbeats. On today's Flyover Country the crew recaps the the strange week for Democrats, as GOP candidates rise back in the polls. And - how will all of this impact the midterms? Listen now and find out!
With the crisis at the Southern border surging, GOP Governors are desperate to get President Biden's attention for assistance. Their latest tactic? Sending many immigrants seeking asylum to Northeast cities. But, will the "stunt" work to solve the problem? On today's podcast we dive into the immigration story, electric vehicles, John Fetter-woman's latest speech and much more! Join us, on Flyover Country!
Last week, President Biden stood with Marines and crimson red lighting behind him to deliver a powerful address on democracy in America. But does his own party believe what he said? While lamenting "fascists" and "ultra-MAGA", Democrats spend millions to prop up those same "radical" candidates. While worrying about institutions, Biden rules by executive order, ignoring the legislative process. Full of hypocrisy, the speech seemed to strike the wrong tone. On today's Flyover Country, the team talks Biden latest speech on democracy, the PA Senate race and Fetterman's health, teacher strikes across the country and much more - join us!
For much of the last year, political analysts have projected the House of Representatives is likely to flip to the GOP. Polling, along with the history of nearly every midterm ever, says that has a pretty good chance of happening. The more interesting question will be, "Who controls the Senate?" On this week's Flyover Country podcast, Scott Jennings and Joe Arnold take you through the top 10 US Senate races as the midterm elections draw near. Can Republicans win back Georgia? Is Pennsylvania a toss-up or leaning Democrat? The crew dives into all of this and more! Listen now!
Earlier this week, President Biden announced a plan to forgive $10K in student loan debt from many of the country's borrowers. The irrational, immoral and potentially illegal plan has Republicans and Democrats scratching their heads. It does nothing to address costs, helps no future borrowers and has voters concerned it will worsen inflation. On today's podcast, the team talks through the potential political implications of Biden's plan and how it may impact the midterms. Can this give Democrats one final boost? Tune in to find out!
On Tuesday night, Liz Cheney - perhaps the most outspoke critic of Donald Trump from his own party - lost her primary election. But the lose turned out to not be the news of the night. Most expected her to lose and because of this her post-lose speech is what really made headlines. Will she run for President? What does her lose mean for the GOP? On today's Flyover Country podcast we discuss the latest from primary elections around the country, the CDC's latest debacle and our new rules for pumping gas. Listen now!
The FBI raided Mar-a-Lago and that might be good news for Donald Trump. In an event that may end up being a major part of the 2024 Presidential election, FBI agents searched Trump's home this week - leaving the America people with plenty of questions, and new political life for Donald Trump. Perhaps the search ends in indictment, but if not? Major implications for Biden and Trump. On today's podcast we talk through the significance of the FBI's search, the Democrats momentum (or lack there of) and much more! Listen now!
The Flyover Country team ventured out to West Kentucky this weekend to take in the historical Fancy Farm Picnic and recording LIVE from the event! As the speeches wrapped up we reacted to the best, and worst, of what the Fancy Farm lineup had to offer. Did anyone get a leg up in the Governor's race? Did Andy Beshear make a mistake in skipping? Kelley Paul steps in for her husband and brings down the house!? Yes! We've got it all covered with a special appearance from Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron! Fancy Farm 2022 - that's a wrap!
There is perhaps no event that symbolizes the best of Flyover Country quite like the Fancy Farm Picnic. A 100+ year old tradition in West Kentucky, the food, speeches and one-liners of Fancy Farm are all special. On today's podcast, Steven Elder, the Political Chairman of Fancy Farm, joins us to talk about the history of the picnic and preview some of this year's speakers - and no-shows. With Republicans firmly in control of much of this state, Democrats have begun to abandon the tradition. Is that a good idea? We discuss it all on today's show. Join us!
Facing an inability to pass nearly any major parts of his agenda, Biden has taken on a new approach: emergency decelerations. On the heels of throwing around the idea of making abortion access an emergency - the President is now contemplating doing the same for climate change. The reliance on emergency powers and executive orders spells danger for our institutional norms - the opposite of what Biden campaigned on. Nearly 2 years into the presidency we have no normalcy on the economy, coronavirus or nearly any other issue. On today's Flyover Country podcast the crew talks Biden and his failed agenda, the January 6 hearings and what they mean for Trump and Biden's covid-19 diagnosis. Join us!
Every new poll, every week, the Biden presidency falls farther and farther down. Historic lows among nearly every voter group - including his own party - have many wondering 'Is he up to the task for another term?' As some potential '24 Democrat candidate launch pseudo-campaigns (looking at you Gavin Newsom) Biden has to feel the pressure. Can he save his presidency and reconnect with voters? We also get into Jill Biden's major mess-up, new revelations from the Jan.6 hearings and much more! Join us!
As stories of violence and abortion dominate the headlines, and as Democrats try to make those two issues midterm issues, it is clear one thing is on the minds of American voters: the economy. On today's Flyover Country roundtable podcast the team talks through new polling on the top issues for voters, as well as polling on Roe v Wade. Biden's poll numbers continue to drop as he flounders of several issues. All that and we go through Scott Jennings's muted words on his twitter account! Join us on Flyover Country!
Perhaps no one person has had more influence on the conservative legal movement of the last few decades than Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The man has learned from, taught and tutored some of the most influential lawyers and judges all across the country. It is because of all this, Mark Paoletta decided he must tell the Justice's story to the world. So, not long ago he worked to create a documentary that tell's Clarence Thomas's story in his own words. But with so much content that did not make the movie - Mark decided to publish a book with even more stories. Joining Flyover Country today to discuss the movie, book and the Justice's legacy is Mark Paoletta, author of 'Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in his Own Words' - listen now!
What would it have sounded like if Richard Nixon refused to resign? What speech would JFK have given in Dallas if he was not assassinated? A 2016 victory speech from Hillary Clinton? Many of these speeches would have meant a different world, with much different outcomes. On today's podcast, Jeff Nussbaum, author of "Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches that Would Have Rewritten History", talks about his new book exploring some of the greatest speeches the world never heard. Hear all about how Jeff put the book together, his favorite speeches, and learn a little about the speech writing process! Join us now, on Flyover Country!
As more primaries finish up around the country, the picture of what November's elections might look like are being clearer and clearer. Republicans looked poised to win the House - and may have found a new voter bloc in Hispanic voters. With gas prices and inflation up and the stock market down - it begs the question "What will Democrats run on?" Gun violence legislation pends in Washington as the abortion issue and Jan.6 still loom, all making for an interesting next few months. Hear us talk about it all on today's Flyover Country! Listen now!
Recently, it feels as those left wing mob rule is the preferred method of the Democratic Party for getting things done. No rules, no democracy, no process, just action by mob rule. On the Supreme Court, they have decided it is illegitimate and must be literally burned down to saved our country. This radical "mobocratic rule" showed its ugly face this week as an assassin plot on Justice Kavanuagh was foiled, justified by the radicals because Kavanaugh, and his colleagues, are not "legitimate." As midterms come closer it is becoming clear the Democrats don't just have a communication problem, they have a major policy problem. There approach and ideas are simply not lining up with average Americans - and this spells doom. Join us on today's Flyover Country as we dive into the biggest stories of the week and much more!
More inflation, more supply chain issues, record breaking gas prices, and now a nation wide baby formula shortage. Is the Biden Administration handling anything well? Slow to react and limited in their response to everything it seems, Democrats and Biden see their poll numbers in the tank. With primaries near, Republicans have a real good shot to take back the House and Senate. Join us on this week's roundtable as we dive into key issues for voters like inflation, or maybe abortion, and how that might spell disaster for Democrats come November. Listen now!
They are back! Day 2 of Scott and Joe taking over the Mark Reardon show on 97.1 FM TALK. Today, they bring on guests to discuss the national crime wave, the leaked draft overturning Roe v. Wade and the awful impacts of school closures on our students. Guest include James Gagliano, Mark Paoletta and Caroline Downey! Join us now for Day 2 of Scott and Joe taking over the airwaves in St. Louis!
The Flyover Country Podcast's very own Scott Jennings and Joe Arnold took over the radio airwaves of Mark Reardon this week on 97.1 FM TALK in St.Louis. On Day 1 they brought on a wide range of guests from Senator Rand Paul to Josh Krashuaar of National Journal. Hear the Flyover Country team dive into all the big stories of the week!
Find their full segments here: https://www.audacy.com/971talk/podcasts/mark-reardon-show-304
The Supreme Court was perhaps the last institution in America that was leak proof. And yet, this week, on the heels of what was sure to be a massive decision regarding Roe v. Wade - a draft of Justice Alito's opinion was leaked. The left has seemingly chosen to ignore any danger in leaking this draft, and continues its attack on the Court and its legitimacy. Calls to abolish the filibuster, pack the Court or institute term limits already ring out. On today's show we dive into the leak, and what it could mean for the Midterms and the abortion issue moving forward. We also get into the Ohio Senate Race, the "Disinformation Czar" and the Kentucky Derby!
Big week of news! Moving more towards his progressive colleagues, President Biden now seems primed to take action on "cancelling" some student loan debt. Terrible idea or just bad idea? The team goes back and forth on the idea of cancellation, and why folks in Flyover Country will hate it. All of this happens as Elon Musk takes over Twitter and we go through our hopes of what he changes. We wrap up with some new polling on young voters - and surprisingly - they don't like either party or Biden! Join us on this week's Flyover Country roundtable podcast!
Rejoice! No more masks on planes...for now? On this week's Flyover Country roundtable podcast - the team discusses the news of a Federal Judge throwing out the mask mandates on planes and public transit, and the Biden admin's reaction. Scott says the Left is losing it as they double down on masks, wokeness and craziness. We've got people singing on planes, Libs of TikTok gets doxxed and Ron DeSantis continues his crusade against Disney World. All that and more on today's Flyover Country! Listen now!
Last week, our host Scott Jennings sat down with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell for an hour long deep dive conversation on all the major issues Americans are facing. The sit-down has made some news, created some headlines, and now brings Scott on Julie Mason's show to discuss. Hear some of Scott's thoughts on his hour long conversation with Senator McConnell and some of his biggest takeaways.
The Louisville based radio station WHAS is celebrating its 100th year of broadcasting by bringing in some of their old voices to talk about their time at WHAS, and what they have done since. Scott Jennings joined Terry Meiners last week to chat about how he got started at WHAS, his break to get on air and what he learned from those experiences. Check out the WHAS website for all their 100th Year content: https://whas.iheart.com/featured/terry-meiners/content/2022-04-15-whas-100-with-scott-jennings/?fbclid=IwAR2ZqlyUrA4cecfuYACC1GU_2d-ydaJzkgQM3I03j-dA9pKlJL4Ir2qhdKw
We're back! After taking a week off the full crew is back to recap the last couple weeks. Scott and Sean discuss the Dave Chappelle show they saw this week, and some of the comedian's important takes on pop culture and politics. Here in Flyover Country, Democrat Governor Andy Beshear may have his eyes on 2024, which may cost him big. The transgender issue, critical race theory and abortion have the so-called "moderate" Governor putting himself in trouble. We also dive into new BAD poll numbers for Biden, and how they may spell upset for some Senate Democrats. All that, and a little bit of baseball talk too with Kevin's Quiz this week - now on Flyover Country!
This week, our host Scott Jennings sat one-on-one with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell to dive into the biggest policy issues of the day. From inflation, to crime and Ukraine, Senator McConnell takes us through how he sees some of these issues playing out over the next year. Might all of this mean he returns to his position as Majority Leader? Are Republicans are lock to win the House? All of that, and the famous lightning round, during this sit down! Listen now!
Scott Jennings did not alway see himself as a political pundit who would work in the White House and appear regularly on CNN. Growing up in a small town in west Kentucky with a passion for writing and journalism, it would not take long before Scott was deep in the world of political campaign and public affairs. On today's show, Joe Arnold talks with our podcast's namesake, Scott Jennings, through his life growing up in a small, poor town to his first big break, and now the great places his career takes him. Join us as we weave our way through the life of Scott Jennings.
Last week, Oval Office staff walked back the words of President Biden several times. While the world listened to his words on Ukraine, unnamed staff made sure to walk him back as much as they could. While some of the words may have been "gaffes" - others felt more real. In his latest column, Scott Jennings takes on the President's latest mix ups and reminds us 'the words of a president matter.'
Big week of news and we broke it all down with an extended episode of our roundtable podcast. Scott, Joe, Kevin and Jared break down the "wokeness" of Disney - all while President Biden gaffes his way across the globe. As the President's poll numbers continue to tank, we dive into his biggest mistakes and why the American people have lost confidence in him. Along with all of this we debut a new game "What was Kamala saying?" All that and more - on Flyover Country!
In what is an undeniably historic moment in United States history, the confirmation of Judge Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court delivered us a bizarre viral moment this week when the nominee was unable, or unwilling to define what a woman is. The moment speaks to a larger conversation about gender, transgender rights, and much more - so on today's podcast we evaluate the political implications of these issues - and how it might impact elections. Join us as we dive into the SCOTUS confirmation, the NCAA and debut a new segment, Kevin's Quiz! Listen now!
As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate, the US Congress hears from the Ukrainian President, while still finding time to tackle mask mandates, day light savings time and more. On today's episode we talk through the latest development in Ukraine, along with Biden's wishy washy approach. Some Senate Democrats have finally found their sense on masks - and rising crime rates force Amazon out of Seattle. All that and more - on today's Flyover Country!
Bruce Mehlman leads the bipartisan firm Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas. He is a figure in DC policy, politics and business, with years of success on the Hill. But recently, Bruce has become well known for something a little different, his slide decks. Once a quarter, Bruce prepares in-depth, detailed and savvy powerpoint slides of the biggest policy issues facing our country. While he has been doing them for years mostly for clients, or those in the know, recently his readership has exploded. On today's podcast, Bruce joins us to talk about his slide decks and the focus of some of his latest work, Ukraine and Russia. Listen now!
The world continues to watch as Putin and his Russian soldiers attack more of Ukraine. The United States, along with several other countries, have continued their economic sanctions, seemingly trying to do everything we can besides fight in the war, and hope that Russia stops. But is it enough? Are NATO countries willing to cede Ukraine? Will Putin ever stop? We talk about all this, and the impact Americans are facing now at the pump, on this week's roundtable podcast. Listen now!
With a few days to reflect on the President's State of the Union - Scott Jennings weighs in on the memorable moments - or lack their of from last week's speech. Did Biden sway any voters? Was his message on issues like crime, inflation or schools strong enough? At this point is there anything that can turn around his dismal poll numbers? Scott weighs in with his latest column. Listen now!
On Tuesday night Joe Biden gave his first State of the Union address to Congress, and the American people. With rising inflation, record breaking crime rates, gas price sky rocketing and now a war in Europe, the President had a lot of issues to hit on. So how did he do? On today's roundtable special guest Mary Katharine Ham joins the full crew to breakdown the President's speech and some of his biggest misses, or hits. Join us now - on Flyover Country!
Mark Katharine Ham fancies herself a bit of a contrarian. She doesn't fit neatly into a bubble, whether politically or otherwise. And her unique perspectives and insights have propelled her to some incredible places. Whether it be Harvard, the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, or nowadays, CNN, Mary Katharine Ham has cultivated quite the resume and following. On today's podcast she joins Scott to talk about what the last few years have been like for her as a parent of young kids, and how she sticks out in today's media landscape. Join us now, for a little Hammer time!
This week the world watched as Russia began its invasion of parts of Ukraine. The complex conflict has many nations, including the United States, on edge. With sanctions coming down from world leaders, many Americans are now asking, 'What are we supposed to do about this?' Some have made calls for an isolationist approach, while others say America must act, and act quickly. On today's roundtable podcast we get into the potentially massive implications of the Ukraine and Russia conflict, and what the average American should be watching for. Tune in now!
Last Monday, leading mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg was almost assassinated by Louisville's leading gun control activist, Quintez Brown. Just 48 hours later, his attempted killer was out on bail. We all need to be honest about how this happened and what we can do to prevent this in the future.
On Monday of this week, Louisville Mayoral Candidate Craig Greenburg was nearly assassinated. While sitting in his office with staff, law enforcement now allege that a local "activist", Quintez Brown, walked in an opened fire. Miraculous, everyone survived. But here in Louisville, the reactions to the story have shed light on our divisions, the hypocrisy of many, and the total disrespect for public safety from some people. On today's podcast, we dive into the case, and how we may have gotten here. The roundtable crew also hits on the recall of school board members, Sarah Palin's lawsuit and masks on planes. Listen now!
Dr. Jason Fung is considered by many as the "guru" of intermittent fasting. And for our host, Scott Jennings, his methods completely changed his life. On today's show, we get away from the politics and talk health, dieting, fasting, and living a healthier life with Dr. Jason Fung. Hear about how to kick bad habits, why fasting may be right for you and the benefits of intermittent fasting. Tune in now!
It seems Democrat Governors across the country have finally realized what we have all known for a year - mask mandates are not popular. BUT, that has not stopped them from getting caught with the masks down, and swimming in hypocrisy. From the White House to Governors and candidates, Democrats still can't figure out what they want when it comes to masks, and it's hurting them. And as Republicans look to reach voters on these issues, they caught themselves in some trouble this week with an RNC blunder. Hear us talk through all of it - and even more Star Wars - on this week's show. Listen now!
The retirement of SCOTUS Justice Breyer has brought up past remarks from President Biden when it comes to minority judges in this country. Between the Democrats historical positions on many black judges and justices, and recent comments regarding black conservatives, it appears they only favor those who fit nicely into their world view. Democrats seem to be fine with disparaging the rest. Scott Jennings weighs in on his latest comment.
With a major decision looming for the Supreme Court, and Donald Trump seemingly launching his pseudo-campaign for President again, the big news of the week involved Joe Rogan and Whoopi Goldberg? Yup. On today's podcast we dive into the biggest stories of the week, with everything from Biden's SCOTUS nominee already facing some backlash, and Trump looking to pardon Jan.6 rioters. Join us now!
Just a few years ago Kevin Stitt was anything but a politician. He had spent his career in private business, and built a large and successful company. But in 2017, he threw his hat into a large ring of contenders for Governor, and came out the other side a winner. Now, he is leading his state as one of the most successful conservative Governors in the nation. From cutting taxes, to expanding school choice, and fighting off soft on crime policies, Gov. Stitt has Oklahoma on the rise. On today's show, the Governor talks with us about his first few years as Governor and what's next for Oklahoma. Join us!
The big news out of Washington this week is the coming retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. While President Biden and Senate Democrats will almost surely be able to nominate and confirm a new Justice, what could the implications of the process mean? Will it help Biden and Democrats in the midterms? Will Biden nominate a moderate - or more extreme judge? We talk all things SCOTUS, along with the debacle that is the Baseball Hall of Fame on today's podcast - Listen now!
Emergency! Emergency! Watch out for the major disaster headed your way! Oh no, wait, that's just President Biden's latest press conference... The team, so shocked by the President's latest blunder, jumped in the studio late night to record an immediate reaction podcast to the most shocking moments of today's presser. From flubs on Russia to school closures and voting rights, we take you through the worst of it. Join us - NOW!
Drew Holden is famous on twitter for one thing: his threads. They often take on some blatantly obvious media hypocrisy, calling out embarrassing bias from journalists on all issues. On today's podcast, Drew joins us to discuss how he got started with his threads, the biggest problems with so many media outlets, and how we can get back to trusting some of these major institutions. Join us on Flyover Country right now!
Kentuckians, and the rest of middle America, got a strong reminder this week of the two great Senators that hail from our commonwealth. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell gave a fiery speech on the Senate floor denouncing the lunacy and divisiveness from Joe Biden, while Senator Rand Paul took on Dr.Fauci AGAIN in a committee. While the liberal elites spent the week calling everyone they don't like racist, Kentucky's senators were fighting the good fight! On today's podcast special guest Sean Southard joins the roundtable and we discuss all of that - and more! Join us!
We're back! The full crew returns for a new year... with some old issues. The omicron variant has liberals pushing for lockdowns again, and more rules on school, work and travel. In DC, as Build Back Better dies, Democrats now seem set on filibuster and voting rights reform - putting their hypocrisy on the main-stage. We also dive into some interesting news out of North Korea, and Scott and Joe go back and forth on Star Wars. Tune in now!
Erick Erickson is considered one of the most important voices in conservative media. Many would consider him to be a stalwart of the conservative movement, but what exactly does Erickson think of the conservative movement? On today’s podcast, Erick Erickson talks through the current state, or lack their of, of the conservative movement. How Donald Trump plays into it, and what the future looks like for Republicans. Will Trump run for President, can Republicans win again in Georgia - Erick takes us through all that and more on this week’s Flyover Country!
For Ashley McKnight, the last few months of her life have been overwhelming to say the least. She lost a close relative to COVID-19 just a few months ago. Then in November, her son, just 18 years old, passed away in a car accident. And now, just weeks before the new year, her home was caught in the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky. In this weeks column, hear from Ashley and the amazing inspiration she has become.
Read Scott's latest column in USA Today here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/12/26/kentucky-tornadoes-covid-and-sons-death-one-womans-story/8991530002/
In the final Flyover Country podcast of 2021 the team looks back on a memorable year and talks through their biggest surprises, favorite memories and more! What was the biggest political moment of the year? What is their boldest prediction for 2022? All that and more on the first year end recap podcast!
Ohio Senator Rob Portman has dedicated much of his life to public service. He has spent time working in the oval office, the House of Representatives, and of course, the US Senate. Now, set to retire after 2022, Senator Portman joins the Flyover Country podcast to reflect on his time in Washington, and the many policy issues he took. The opioid epidemic, infrastructure and tax reform are just a few of the issues the Senator took the lead on in his years. Today, here from him as he looks back on those many issues and much more!
Scott Jennings joined CNN to discuss Senator Joe Manchin coming out as a strong "NO" on the Build Back Better agenda. Without his vote, the legislation is almost certainly dead. Hear more from Scott's latest news clip.
Scott Jennings' hometown is Dawson Springs. His father, Jeff, is a lifelong resident. On Saturday morning they both awoke to a town in rubble. Nearly everything their town had held was wiped away by the tornadoes. The question now is what does the future hold for Dawson Springs, and the many other towns just like it that were destroyed by the tornadoes. Can they rebuild? Will life ever come back to these towns?
On Saturday morning the citizens of Kentucky woke up to the aftermath of the worst tornadoes this state has ever seen. As the sun rose, the devastation became more clear. Entire neighborhoods gone. Cities destroyed. Homes, cars, hospitals, and nearly everything else was leveled. For Scott Jennings, his hometown of Dawson Springs was not much but rubble. The destruction of the tornadoes leave these families with so many questions. Can they rebuild these small towns? With inflation and supply chain issues, is it even worth it? Will Western Kentucky ever be the same? We discuss it all on this week's podcast.
In his time in the Senate, Republican Senator Tim Scott has led with his sense of optimism. On issues from school choice to tax reform and policing, his personal story has driven him to deliver for America. And the Senator believes it is that optimism that can win the GOP the White House in 2024. On today's podcast Senator Tim Scott takes us through his legislative priorities, how he handles a combative media, and much more - tune in now!
Oral arguments in last week's Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, seem to suggest Justices are ready to toss the decades old mistake. And with that expectation has come some craziness from the pro-abortion crowd. The same ones who yelled about our institutions last year seem to have no problem tearing them down now. Roe v. Wade was always a disaster, and its nearing demise has the left losing their senses.
When Bob Dole came to Louisville in 1996 for his Presidential campaign he spoke of 'One America.' Fast forward 25 years, and we now must ask, are we unified, or can we ever be unified? Are we truly one America? With some policy issues as polarizing as ever, many Americans would refuse to even go on a date with someone who supported the other party! What might it take to cut through the vitriol? On today's podcast we look back on the words and legacy of Bob Dole - and wonder ,"can his unifying words serve our country today?" All that and more on today's show!
David Axelrod is no stranger to the tough times that come with politics. A Senior Advisor to President Obama, Axelrod saw the good, bad and ugly of the Obama administration. So what does he think of President Biden's job so far? On today's podcast, David takes us through the first year of Biden, some of his major successes, and examines his record so far. We also dive into the Build Back Better agenda, which David says is "Too Big to Fail and more current events. Listen now!
Though some of their polices may be popular, Democrats and their friends seem to have completely lost the pulse of middle America. While the average America wants to get back to normal life, get the masks off their kids and keep their business open, Fauci and his loyal liberal followers seem set on keeping the panic alive. Has Fauci lost his credibility and gone full political? Will Democrats be able to reconnect with the average Joe? All that, and more, on today's podcast!
Although 2021 is just coming to and end, many Republicans already have their eyes set on 2024. Dwindling poll numbers for Joe Biden have Republicans from all places looking to run for President in 2024, but will it matter if Donald Trump decides to jump into the race? Could he bump out any other contender? David Drucker, author of "In Trump's Shadow: The Battle for 2024 and the Future of the GOP," joins Flyover Country today to discuss everything impacting the 2024 race, and the many complexities the GOP faces.
Most Americans are concerned about misinformation. The Democrats, however, seem to believe they are incapable of spreading it. Yet with every new major media story, their hypocrisy and bad faith is shown again and again. The Kyle Rittenhouse saga is just the latest in a long string of attempts by the left to manipulate.
Have you ever argued about what is the best Thanksgiving side dish? Or dessert? Or your favorite tradition? Well on today's podcast we settle all your arguments and draft the perfect Thanksgiving. Scott, Kaylee, Joe and Kevin go 6 rounds to try and put together the best Thanksgiving ever. Who do you think won? Let us know!
On inflation, rising gas prices, supply chain issues and more, the Biden administration seems unable to speak the language of the average American. Concerned about rising prices in the holiday season, the bump in prices are dismissed as "transitory" - a phrase even some Democrats are getting sick of hearing. Jonathan Felts joins the roundtable this week to dish on the media landscape, Biden administrations failures and Democrats plummeting poll numbers. Join us on today's Flyover Country podcast!
Democrats have a leadership problem, and it doesn't just end with Joe Biden. That puts them in a real pickle. Voters who gave Democrats the House in 2020 and a 50/50 Senate seem to be having buyers remorse. Few think the country is headed in the right direction, and with the midterms looming, things in Washington could change quickly.
Nobody defends Flyover country more than Kentucky’s own Senator Mitch McConnell. He is the only Congressional leader from outside New York or California. On today’s podcast, the Senate Republican Leader joins us to discuss why Middle America is mad as hell and how that could spell disaster for Democrats. All that plus Mitch’s McConnell’s favorite place on earth - today on Flyover Country with Scott Jennings!
Inflation is at a 30 year high - and it is killing Biden's presidency. Tanking poll numbers, higher prices at the grocery store and a GOP victory in Virginia spell disaster for Democrats - but could it also mean a pathway back for Trump? On today's podcast, Joe Arnold joins the roundtable and we talk everything current events and also, what is the best Thanksgiving side dish?
Josh Kraushaar Description: What should Republicans and Democrats take away from Glenn Youngkin's upset victory? On today's podcast, Josh Kraushaar, Against the Grain columnist at National Journal, dives into the major takeaways from Youngkin's victory - but also what it might mean for Republicans in 2022 and 2024. Might the GOP take back the House and Senate? Could Joe Biden not run in 2024? All that and more - listen now!
Jake Tapper, Lead Washington Anchor for CNN, joins the Flyover Country Podcast to give his thoughts on the state of American politics and whether today's political culture is abnormal. Have legislators in Washington lost their way? Hear Jake's thoughts on that, the Beatles and more on today's podcast.
No more Trump? Glenn Youngkin's win in Virginia's gubernatorial race -- a blowout in a state won just a year ago by President Joe Biden by 10 points -- proves that there's a market for an old fashioned, simple tactic: find a platform of issues that is responsive to voter concerns and run on it!
Is the most useless commodity in American politics Joe Biden's word? Scott Jennings take on this in his most recent column. SUBSCRIBE TO SCOTT JENNINGS' YOUTUBE CHANNEL: www.youtube.com/channel/UChtOnQtpT6Vqx9OmNODOYXQ FOLLOW SCOTT JENNINGS ONLINE: Twitter: www.twitter.com/scottjenningsky Facebook: www.facebook.com/scottjenningsky Podcast: www.scottjenningsky.podbean.com
What's spreading faster: the Delta variant or rank political stupidity? At least we have a vaccine for one of them. In this column read, Scott Jennings discusses how our leaders are letting down the good-hearted American people.
Joe Biden's presidential campaign was built on two pillars -- "I'm going to shut down the virus" and I am not Donald Trump. He is failing on both promises, as Covid rages and Biden's behavior more and more mirrors his predecessor's. In this column read, Scott Jennings analyzes Biden's stated goals and empty promises.
Alone under the bright lights of the presidency, Joe Biden has finally shown us the man behind the grin. A man who checked his watch instead of offering empathy to Gold Star families. A man who defaulted to dissembling and exaggeration when a nation yearned for honesty and clarity. A man who found the bottom of his personal deck after a lifetime of free passes from a fawning media establishment desperate to turn this midlevel partisan hack into something he’s not — a wise old sage just waiting for history to deliver his moment.
While a Florida man—who doesn’t have much to do after losing his last election—complains about Republicans helping pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the Senate Republican Leader once again delivers generational investment for his home state. Scott Jennings breaks down why Trump is wrong (again) and why McConnell’s indispensable leadership serves Kentucky, the Senate, and the nation well.
Scott Jennings explains why you don't want the Biden White House flagging "misinformation" and engaging in censorship.
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We said goodbye to an old friend this week.
For the last 10 years, Rufus T. Hound has clicked his way up and down our hallways, stolen bites of food from our kids who looked away for half a second, guarded our front porch, and, in his role as the most perfect sundial God ever created, chased every warm spot in our home.
But the time had come, and my wife had the strength to finally make the call that I couldn’t make.
In life, he was a Bull Moose. Over one hundred years since his death, however, President Teddy Roosevelt is being bullied himself by woke activists who seek the erasure of some of America's greatest icons and political leaders. Removing the Teddy Roosevelt statue is just the beginning.
If you follow this space, you know it normally features conservative political commentary. But something happened in my life that has nothing to do with politics that I wanted to share with you. Since the beginning of the year, I've lost over 50 pounds. Hear how I did it in this episode of Scott Jennings News & Comment.