The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

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Commentary on current events and interviews with prominent figures in politics, media and culture.

  1. 4D AGO

    Not-so-Conspiracy Watch: Child Trafficking In The Epstein Files

    The Epstein files continue to reveal insight into the horrors committed by global elites. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay continue their deep dive into the Epstein files. Melissa calls out corporations like Wayfair and Walmart for their roles in child trafficking, and other high-profile individuals like Bill Gates and Steve Bannon. Melissa also details the evil research into children that Epstein explored for his own perverted interests, such as the baby’s suck reflex. Melissa and Scott address the systemic corruption from both the Left and the Right, and emphasize the importance of committing to living faithful lives to combat the spiritual warfare that is before us. Tune in to hear their discussion!

    44 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Bad Bunny Sucks And So Does Jay Z, Roger Goodell, and Hunter Hess

    While most Americans couldn’t understand Bad Bunny’s Spanish halftime performance, the songs selected were inappropriate in nature and simply not enjoyable. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss Bad Bunny’s performance and the reactions it received from the Left and the Right. Scott criticizes Jay Z, whose company is responsible for selecting the halftime performer, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for being complicit. Scott and Melissa also contrast Bad Bunny’s performance with Turning Point USA’s alternative Super Bowl halftime, and the opportunity it presents for conservatives. Scott also criticizes Olympian Hunter Hess for his political comments regarding the U.S. and explains why that was a poor decision. Tune in to hear their discussion!

    45 min

  3. 6D AGO

    How Lunacy Spreads: UT Professor J. Budziszewski Explains

    There’s a pandemic much worse than COVID — and it’s not spread through body contact, but from mind to mind. University of Texas Professor and author J. Budziszewski joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay and offers insight into his new book, Pandemic of Lunacy:  How to Think Clearly When Everyone Around You Seems Crazy. Melissa and Scott inquire about higher academia and how J instructs college students in a world of AI. J also shares his experiences teaching as a professor and his hope for young conservatives. Tune in to hear their discussion!

    29 min

  4. FEB 9

    Politics Meets Super Bowl Ads

    This year’s Super Bowl commercials featured patriotic messaging from Budweiser as well as a pro-adoption message — just to name a few. Join The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo as they discuss highlights of this year’s Super Bowl ads. They also address the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny’s halftime show, and contrast it with Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show” alternative. Tune in to hear their discussion!

  5. FEB 6

    Epstein’s Fingerprints Are Everywhere

    The evil atrocities detailed in the 3.5 million documents on Jeffrey Epstein and his connections with the global elite are continuing to be exposed. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss what’s in the Epstein files. They talk about high-profile individuals who were revealed to be complicit in Epstein’s pedophilia, such as the Clintons, Bill Richardson, Prince Andrew, and Bill Gates. They also discuss the allegations of child trafficking, sacrifice, and the eating of children that  Epstein and various elites mention in their emails. Melissa and Scott talk about the grave situation of the files and how it reveals the corruption within the world and our government. When evil runs amok, how can we bring about justice? Tune in to hear their discussion!

    43 min

  6. FEB 5

    Commie Trouble Continues: Peter Mandelson, The UK, UN, Cuba, And The Grammys

    Communism continues to show its failures here in the U.S. and globally. Join The Spectacle Podcast hosts, Scott McKay and Melissa Mackenzie, as they continue to unpack the latest news on the ills of communism. They discuss the recent fallout of British ambassador Peter Mandelson due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. Scott and Melissa probe into the problems within the United Nations, noting the UN’s financial struggles and its lack of relevance. Additionally, they discuss the ramifications of Cuba and Venezuela’s collapse. Melissa and Scott also criticize Hollywood communists at the Grammys like Billie Eilish, who made a fool of herself for suggesting that “no one is illegal on stolen land.” Tune in to hear their discussion!

    44 min

  7. FEB 4

    Commie Trouble: King Mamdani’s Kingdom Rubbled in Snow

    What happens when you vote for a socialist to govern New York City? Piles of garbage at your doorstep and no one to plow off the snow from the streets. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay highlight the best of communism’s worst this week — kicking off with New York City and its newly elected Mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Melissa and Scott discuss the current rotten state of the Big Apple and contrast its governance with that of Mamdani’s predecessor, Bill de Blasio. They discuss the implications of Mamdani’s socialist policies, which could usher in black markets, increasing crime and the cost of living. Also, is Mamdani the son of Jeffrey Epstein? Tune in and find out!

    32 min

  8. FEB 3

    The Female Olympian You Should Be Cheering Against

    Eileen Gu is a two-time Olympian gold medalist who was born and raised in San Francisco but insists on competing for China because the “U.S. has enough representation.” The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo criticize Gu for staying silent on China’s human rights violations and pocketing money from her Chinese sponsorships. Ellie and Lyrah probe Gu’s refusal to answer any questions about China or the Chinese government, and how Gu cannot be both for the United States and China at the same time. Tune in to hear their discussion!

    12 min
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