Practically Political

Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, Kurt Bardella
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Pragmatism is Patriotism. The goal of Practically Political is to engage and motivate citizens who are fact- and issue-oriented, invite conversation, respect differences of opinion, believe in compromise and put sound policy before partisanship. Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent, if your bottom line is to get our government working again to serve the best interests of all Americans, then please join us in making our voices heard. This is not the time to give into hopelessness, anger or despair; it’s a critical opportunity to redefine what democracy really means.

  1. 22h ago

    Could Trump Cost Republicans the Senate? JD Vance's 2028 Future

    With less than two weeks until the midterm elections, Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella debate the Senate races that could determine control of Congress, the future of the Republican Party and President Trump's influence on the election. The discussion begins with the heated exchange between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson in Maine and whether it could affect the Senate race. They also examine Michigan's Senate contest, including the challenges that Abdul El-Sayed is facing in his campaign. Next, they turn to the 2028 Republican presidential race, including speculation about Sen. John Kennedy and whether Vice President JD Vance will run. The conversation leads to three very different predictions about Vance's political future and whether he could enter the race as the sitting president. Finally, they discuss Trump's role in the midterms and the opportunities Democrats may be missing in key governor's races. They close with predictions for Senate races in Texas, Iowa, Ohio, Alaska and Kansas, including whether Republicans could face major losses. Topics Discussed:0:00 Welcome to Practically Political1:13 Midterm Senate Races11:55 The GOP's 2028 Presidential Field and JD Vance17:46 Trump's Midterm Impact and Democratic Governor's Races22:46 Senate Control and Midterm Predictions  Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.

  2. 6d ago

    Trump’s Russia Oil Deal, the Midterm Senate Races and the White House Shakeup

    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella debate the final three weeks before the midterm elections, with Senate races in Texas, Michigan, Maine and other states drawing attention. They debate whether candidate debates can still sway voters, the clash between Kristi Noem and country music star Kacey Musgraves, and whether Democrats are missing the mark with voters more concerned about grocery bills than political messaging. The conversation then turns to whether Mike Johnson could remain the party's leader if Republicans lose control of the House. They also discuss the new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia’s failure at her first briefing, whether she'll last in the role, Kimberly Guilfoyle's role as ambassador to Greece, her relationship with Trump Jr. and Newsom and whether Scott Jennings could be a future press secretary. Finally, Dave raises concerns about Trump's Russia diesel deal and what it could mean for Ukraine, Vladimir Putin and America's relationship with its allies. The trio debates whether the deal benefits Russia and its potential impact on the war in Ukraine. Topics Discussed:0:00 Welcome to Practically Political1:13 Kristi Noem vs. Kacey Musgraves: Celebrities in Politics5:00 Midterm Debates and the Senate Races to Watch14:05 Could Mike Johnson Lose His Leadership Role?17:48 White House Shakeup: Katie Zacharia, Kimberly Guilfoyle and Scott Jennings25:35 Trump's Russia Oil Deal and the War in Ukraine Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.

  3. Oct 7

    The Midterm Fight, the GOP’s 2028 Field and Jim Jordan

    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella discuss the three-year anniversary of October 7, changing attitudes toward Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. They also discuss concerns about antisemitism and national security. The conversation then turns to the midterms, including the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, whether Latino voters could shift back toward Democrats and the races that could determine control of the Senate. They also look ahead to 2028 and some of the Republicans who could emerge as presidential candidates, including J.D. Vance, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Chris Christie, Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Spencer Cox. Finally, they debate what Republican leadership could look like if Democrats take control of the House, including whether Jim Jordan could become minority leader. Plus, President Trump’s fight with Sen. Tom Cotton leads to a debate over permanent daylight saving time and what happened when the U.S. tried it in the 1970s. Topics Discussed: 0:00 Welcome to Practically Political1:29 October 7 Anniversary, Israel and Netanyahu7:26 Texas Senate Race and the Midterm Battle for the Senate17:52 GOP 2028 Candidates and Jim Jordan as House GOP Leader25:36 Trump, Tom Cotton and Daylight-Saving Time Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.

  4. Sep 30

    Trump, the Midterm Fight and China

    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella debate the remaining weeks ahead of the midterms, whether Republicans can still make a difference in Congress and why some candidates are distancing themselves from President Trump. They also discuss Trump’s role on the campaign trail and whether his presence helps or hurts Republicans. The conversation then turns to the battle for control of the Senate, the future of the Republican Party and what could happen if Democrats take control of Congress, including whether another impeachment effort against Trump could be on the table. Finally, they debate Trump’s red carpet greeting for Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. policy toward China and whether Trump’s approach has been too inconsistent. Topics Discussed: 0:00 Welcome to Practically Political0:57 Congress and the Final Midterm Push 3:57 Republicans Breaking With Trump8:39 Trump’s Role in the Midterms15:50 The Senate and the Future of the GOP24:02 Trump, Xi Jinping and China Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.

  5. Sep 23

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

    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella debate America’s role in the world as wars continue in Iran and Ukraine and U.S. allies look to other countries, including China. They discuss NATO and whether the United States is giving up its international influence.The conversation then turns to AI and whether the federal government needs to step in with regulation. The trio also weighs the idea of an AI “kill switch,” who would have the authority to use it and whether something like that could actually work.Finally, with the midterms approaching, they debate whether Republican messaging around socialism and Hasan Piker will resonate when voters are dealing with gas and grocery prices. They also discuss Trump’s role in the midterms, Republican campaign spending and whether Trump-aligned groups waited too long to start spending heavily in key races.Topics Discussed0:00 Welcome to Practically Political0:52 Trump, NATO and America’s Role in the World11:12 AI Regulation and the Kill Switch Debate21:48 The Midterms, the Economy and Republican Messaging25:57 Trump, Campaign Spending and the Midterm FightPractically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.

  6. Sep 16

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

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

  7. Sep 9

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

    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella take another look at President Trump’s Venezuela oil deal and the questions surrounding who will pay to rebuild the country’s oil infrastructure, whether U.S. oil companies will be willing to invest again and how long it could take Americans to see any benefit. The conversation then turns to the midterms as Trump pledges millions to help Republicans. Can Trump still turn out Republican voters by asking them to pretend he is on the ballot? Plus, the Senate races to watch and why Trump’s upcoming midterm convention is going head-to-head with the start of the NFL season. The trio even shares their favorite NFL teams! Topics Discussed 0:00 Welcome to Practically Political1:10 Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal7:46 Trump’s $500 Million Midterm Pledge15:24 The Senate Races to Watch20:02 Trump Takes on the NFL Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.

  8. Sep 2

    Could Texas Turn Blue? The Midterm Battlegrounds and Trump

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

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Pragmatism is Patriotism. The goal of Practically Political is to engage and motivate citizens who are fact- and issue-oriented, invite conversation, respect differences of opinion, believe in compromise and put sound policy before partisanship. Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent, if your bottom line is to get our government working again to serve the best interests of all Americans, then please join us in making our voices heard. This is not the time to give into hopelessness, anger or despair; it’s a critical opportunity to redefine what democracy really means.

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  • Creator
    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, Kurt Bardella
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    148
  • Rating
    Explicit
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