Red, Blue, and Real.

Tiffany Marie Brannon, Eric Messersmith, Elisha Krauss
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When was the last time you heard a political debate that was actually.... fun? Our politics have become so toxic, tribal, and polarized that most people stopped talking to each other, much less engaging with those on the other side of the aisle. And when they do, it's usually a lot of yelling and not a lot of meaningful discussion. Well, never fear, Red, Blue, and Real is here to change that. We're going to give you an unfiltered look at politics and current cultural issues from different perspectives. We are friends who believe in disagreeing without being disagreeable. You may have seen each of us on FOX News, CNN, and many other outlets, but here you get the real, unfiltered versions of our thoughts and opinions. Eric Messersmith is our moderate Liberal, Elisha Krauss our more centered Conservative, and Tiffany Marie Brannon is our more MAGA-leaning Conservative. Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday to hear them debate the biggest issues of the day in a fun and.... mostly friendly way.

  1. 49m ago

    L.A. GOP Chair Roxanne Hoge and PR leader Matt Shupe on the California Ballot and Midterms

    Less than two weeks before the midterms, Eric Messersmith and Tiffany Marie Brannon sit down in their downtown LA studio with Roxanne Hoge, chair of the LA Republican Party, and Matt Shupe, principal at Praetorian Public Relations. They debate the California Governor's race, voter turnout, Los Angeles politics and so much more. The conversation is lively, and the two sides disagree openly - don't miss it!  They cover: Early-voting turnout and why Republicans say "our people wait"The 64-contest ballot and Roxanne's "Vote Different LA" voter guideProp 40, the billionaire taxProp 39 (voter ID) and Prop 45 (CEQA reform)The LA mayor's race, with Karen Bass against the DSA-backed challengerThe governor's race, Steve Hilton against Xavier Becerra: who is campaigning harder, what a "moderate" Republican looks like, and Hilton's tax and housing plansWhether a Republican vote counts in LA, with local races decided by a handful of votesThe DOJ's claims about 20,000 non-citizen California voters

  2. 4d ago

    France Riots, why the Left embraces Socialism over Capitalism, and the DOJ’s Voter Roll Fight with California

    France’s chaos is not just a European problem, and this episode makes the case for why what happens there could be a preview of what’s coming next in America. Tiffany Marie Brannon, Eric Messersmith, and Elisha Krauss clash over immigration, socialism, wealth inequality, voter rolls, and whether the political left is ignoring the real forces pushing countries toward unrest. Tiffany kicks things off with a sharp warning about France, arguing that riots, failed assimilation, and overregulation are accelerating the decline of Western civilization. Eric pushes back with a more nuanced take, arguing that immigration is only part of the story and that France’s budget policy, government spending, and economic mismanagement matter just as much. Elisha adds fuel to the debate, arguing that the left has orchestrated, not just hijacked, the unrest and connecting it to Marxist ideology, school failures, and the broader collapse of institutional trust. You'll hear the hosts unpack the difference between protest and riot, why terms like socialism and communism get thrown around so loosely, and how modern conservatives and Democrats are talking past each other. The conversation goes deep into the roots of modern conservatism through Edmund Burke and the French Revolution, then turns to the questions that keep dividing voters today - what role government should play, when capitalism stops working for ordinary people, and whether the answer is more regulation or less. We break down the numbers behind wealth concentration, the rise of the DSA, why younger voters are increasingly open to socialism, and whether Democrats are failing to offer a compelling alternative to economic frustration. The episode also tackles California’s voter roll fight with the DOJ, mail-in voting, ballot harvesting, and the recurring argument over voter fraud, with the hosts sharply divided on whether the real problem is incompetence, noncooperation, or something more systemic. If you want a fast, fiery, no-holds-barred debate about the political and cultural fault lines shaping the U. S. and Europe right now, this one is for you. Perfect for listeners who want sharp arguments, strong personalities, and an unfiltered look at the fights conservatives and moderates are having in real time.

  3. Oct 14

    Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns, the James Talarico Mental Health Rumors, Trump’s Diesel Deal with Russia and more!

    Kimberly Guilfoyle’s exit from Trumpworld by resigning as Ambassador to Greece is just the beginning - this episode pulls back the curtain on the real story: power, money, nepotism, and the corruption everyone sees but few say out loud. If you care about the election, political hypocrisy, or why some scandals explode while others get a pass, this one’s for you. Eric Messersmith is joined by co-hosts Elisha Krauss and Tiffany Marie Brannon for a sharp, unfiltered conversation that starts with Guilfoyle being pushed out after allegations involving donor access and personal finances, then opens into a much bigger argument about what counts as corruption in American politics. The panel doesn’t just react to the headlines - they draw the lines between the Trump family, the Biden family, the Clintons, and the long-running culture of influence-peddling that keeps reshaping Washington. You'll hear them break down: why Guilfoyle’s fall feels like a loyalty test gone wrongthe difference between legal behavior and obviously unethical self-dealinghow family members profit while a relative is in officewhy stock trading, donor access, and government contracts keep coming back as bipartisan scandalswhether the outrage around Trump, Hunter Biden, and the Clintons is actually consistent or just politically convenient Then the conversation shifts to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Trump’s reported diesel deal with Vladimir Putin, with a heated debate over energy prices, sanctions, Venezuela, California refinery policy, and whether short-term relief is worth empowering America’s enemies. The discussion gets even more intense as the hosts dig into the broader strategy behind Trump’s foreign policy and why trying to “split the difference” on dictatorships can backfire. Finally, the crew tackles the James Talarico rumor cycle and how misinformation spreads so fast it can shape a political narrative before the facts catch up. It’s a reminder that in today’s media ecosystem, suspicion can go viral faster than truth - unless someone is willing to say, “slow down and prove it.” Elisha Krauss and Tiffany Marie Brannon each bring their own perspective to the table, with Eric keeping the conversation grounded as the three of them spar over ethics, politics, and the double standards that define modern media. Essential listening if you want the real fight behind the headlines - and not the sanitized version.

  4. Oct 10

    Midterm Polling Problems, What Trump’s Iran Message Reveals About the Election and more!

    Republicans are headed for a rough night, but the real story is how bad it could get. Elisha Krauss, Eric Messersmith, and Tiffany Marie Brannon break down the latest Cook Political Report shifts, the polling blind spots around Trump voters, and why the midterm picture may be changing faster than campaigns want to admit. The conversation gets into the numbers behind the forecast: why 18 races moving toward Democrats matters, where polling has improved, where it still misses badly, and how low-propensity voters could reshape everything from the House map to key Senate and state races. Eric lays out the data, Tiffany pushes back on whether polls can be trusted at all, and Elisha threads the discussion through the larger political and cultural stakes. You’ll hear sharp debate on: The “shy Trump voter” and whether pollsters have finally corrected for 2016Why Republicans keep underperforming in midterms, special elections, and off-year racesThe role of grassroots organizing, ballot chasing, and why Democrats keep winning the ground gameHow celebrity politics, messaging, and messenger problems are changing both partiesWhy affordability, war, and immigration may matter more than the culture-war issues Republicans keep leading withThe hosts also tackle Trump’s Truth Social post saying there will be no military assault on Iran before Election Day, and whether that’s a real signal, a market move, or a political warning tied to gas prices, oil, and the broader economic mood. Tiffany argues the Iran threat is very real and that the administration is constrained by the bureaucratic state, while Eric says the data and the policy fallout tell a much messier story. If you want the clearest argument for why this election could be a turning point for both parties, this is the one to hear. Especially if you care about polling, turnout, Iran, the economy, and what actually moves voters in 2024 and beyond.

  5. Oct 7

    What Obama Campaigning for El-Sayed means, Socialist Healthcare, and testing Party Loyalty

    Four weeks before election day, Eric Messersmith and Tiffany Marie Brannon get into one of the hottest debates on the Right right now: what happens when Trump, Obama, socialism, and party loyalty all collide? What starts with Obama stumping for Abdul El Sayed quickly turns into a bigger fight about the future of both parties. Eric argues that the real issue is how candidates get pushed toward or away from the center by party power, while Tiffany makes the case that Democrats are unified in a way Republicans simply are not. From Michigan to Texas to Florida, they break down what those political fault lines mean for the races coming up fast. You’ll hear them tackle: Why Obama showing up for El Sayed says so much about Democratic strategyWhether Donald Trump’s influence is helping Republicans or making their candidates weakerThe difference between democratic socialism and communismWhy healthcare, childcare, and paid leave keep becoming election issuesHow internal party discipline could decide 2024 and shape 2028They also get into the larger ideological war underneath it all, including the tension between free markets and government intervention, the rise of socialist language on the left, and why younger voters may not respond to anti-socialism attacks the way older generations did. Tiffany brings a hard-line warning about the consequences of socialist policies at home and abroad, while Eric pushes back with a more historical, structural view of how American parties evolve. If you want a fast-moving, opinionated breakdown of where the parties are headed and why the next election cycle could trigger even bigger fights inside both camps, this one is for you. Essential listening for anyone following the election, the Trump effect, or the future of conservatism and the left.

  6. Oct 6

    The AirDubai Hijacking, Jack Smith and Judicial Lawfare, Election Fraud, and fight for the Filibuster.

    Terror on a plane, a political media takedown gone wrong, and a brutal fight over lawfare, election integrity, and the future of the right. If you want the sharpest breakdown of the biggest stories colliding across foreign policy, courts, and culture, this one is for you. Tiffany Marie Brannon and Eric Messersmith start with the shocking attempted hijacking of a flight to Israel and what it reveals about terrorism, aviation security, and the growing shadow of Iran in the region. From there, they unpack the explosive Jack Smith hearing and the embarrassing misfire that had conservative media running with a completely wrong story. You'll discover how a simple mix-up between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes became a viral political narrative, why corrections rarely travel as far as the original outrage, and how both sides use media distortion to shape public perception. Tiffany and Eric also go deep on the broader fight over lawfare, the 65 Project, disbarment efforts against conservative lawyers, and whether political prosecutions are becoming a weapon instead of a safeguard. We break down the clash over 2020 election claims, the impact of those arguments on turnout and candidate quality, and why both hosts agree that the real danger is a political system where facts stop mattering. The conversation also touches the filibuster, Supreme Court strategy, McConnell-era precedent, and why the next battles over power could reshape American institutions for years. This episode is essential listening if you care about what happens when media bubbles, partisan warfare, and national security collide. It is fast, heated, and packed with the kind of arguments people are having everywhere right now - but rarely this openly.

  7. Sep 28

    Greta Gerwig Casting Meryl Streep as Aslan Exposes a Bigger Conservative Culture War and more!

    What makes an adaptation feel true to the story—and what makes it feel like a betrayal? Eric Messersmith, Elisha Krauss, and Tiffany Marie Brannon dig into the debate around Greta Gerwig’s The Chronicles of Narnia, exploring how changes to a beloved story can spark arguments about faith, art, and creative interpretation. The conversation then turns to the New York Times’ list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century. The panel weighs in on picks such as Breaking Bad, The Wire, Succession, 30 Rock, The West Wing, and Battlestar Galactica—and debates which shows deserve to be remembered as the defining television of our time. BONUS: Listen to Elisha rap SNL'a Lazy Sunday "Chronicles of Narnia" song after the credits at the end.

  8. Sep 23

    Trump’s WH Press Ban, Free Speech, and Why China Is the Real Threat

    Trump is being true-to-form with his recent FAFO handling of the press. Tiffany Marie Brannon and Eric Messersmith are here to discuss it. From the White House media ban to the fight over free speech, COVID censorship, and the line between viewpoint discrimination and legitimate government authority, this episode gets into the real tension behind the headlines. Tiffany and Eric spar over whether the media has become too misleading to trust, or whether Trump is using “fake news” as a justification to silence critics. They unpack what the First Amendment actually protects, why precedent matters, and why both sides may be heading toward a future where whoever wins next gets to weaponize the same tools. Then the conversation turns to Trump’s biggest global gambles - Greenland, Iran, diesel prices, and the mounting pressure on American energy and military power. Tiffany argues Trump’s bold negotiation style is exactly what gets results, while Eric warns that maximalist demands, rushed military action, and executive overreach can leave the U.S. weaker, not stronger. You’ll hear: Why the White House press pool fight may matter far beyond CNN, MSNBC, and PoliticoHow Tiffany and Eric draw the line between media bias and unconstitutional censorshipWhat COVID-era content moderation, Fauci, and platform pressure have to do with today’s free speech debateWhy Greenland is becoming a real case study in Trump’s “art of the deal” approachThe risks, stakes, and unfinished strategy behind Iran, the Middle East, and rising diesel costsWhy both hosts see China as the long-term threat that keeps getting overshadowed Eric Messersmith argues that Trump is setting precedents that could come back to haunt conservatives later. Tiffany Marie Brannon defends strong tactics, calling out media distortion, and making the case that the left has already rewritten the rules. If you care about free speech, political power, media bias, foreign policy, or what Trump’s second-term playbook really means for America’s future, this is an essential listen. Sharp, combative, and unexpectedly aligned on the biggest threat of all, this episode leaves you with one question: when the game changes, who actually benefits?

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When was the last time you heard a political debate that was actually.... fun? Our politics have become so toxic, tribal, and polarized that most people stopped talking to each other, much less engaging with those on the other side of the aisle. And when they do, it's usually a lot of yelling and not a lot of meaningful discussion. Well, never fear, Red, Blue, and Real is here to change that. We're going to give you an unfiltered look at politics and current cultural issues from different perspectives. We are friends who believe in disagreeing without being disagreeable. You may have seen each of us on FOX News, CNN, and many other outlets, but here you get the real, unfiltered versions of our thoughts and opinions. Eric Messersmith is our moderate Liberal, Elisha Krauss our more centered Conservative, and Tiffany Marie Brannon is our more MAGA-leaning Conservative. Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday to hear them debate the biggest issues of the day in a fun and.... mostly friendly way.

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    Tiffany Marie Brannon, Eric Messersmith, Elisha Krauss
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Tiffany Marie Brannon, Eric Messersmith, Elisha Krauss