Episodes

While the rest of Europe is up in flames and riots, Poland is now under pressure as a recent dispute between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki highlighted the country’s struggle with the European Union. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay react to Poland and the general unrest happening in Europe. Melissa and Scott criticize France’s response to the riots, and how the globalist Left is continuing to rot the West. They also speculate about recent p...

Two college students — one from the University of Michigan and the other from the University of Texas at San Antonio — received backlash from conservatives for their violent encounter with TurningPoint USA speakers during their campus outreach. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the viral TurningPoint USA altercation and how cultural Marxism has changed the atmosphere of campus activism. Melissa and Scott harken back to the influence of Charlie Kirk and say th...

Candidates up for this year’s midterm elections have been working around the clock to reach their party base and beyond to win their respective seats. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Madelynn Gondy, Ellie Gardey Holmes, and Lyrah Margo talk through key races that they’ve been monitoring and how they will be pivotal in deciding the direction of the country. Ellie discusses Iowa’s Senate race between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek, emphasizing Hinson’s “Iowa First” stance. Madelynn talks about Kan...

In a surprising turn of events, Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens revoked her endorsement for Abdul El-Sayed, supporting El-Sayed’s rival Mike Rogers. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Madelynn Gondy, Ellie Gardey Holmes, and Lyrah Margo discuss Stevens’ shocking switch and how it reveals a deeper issue within the Democratic Party. They also discuss a viral video from a high school teacher who shared her student’s poorly written responses about The Great Gatsby, highlighting the public school syst...

Anthropic’s initial public offering, which is subject to roll into the stock market in mid-November, released information regarding their near $1 billion in revenue, as well as over 90 pages of risks involving AI. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay analyze Anthropic’s IPO prospects and what it means for the future of AI. Scott discusses the legal and security challenges that large AI companies like Anthropic will face from workers and creators, stating that they will ...

Brazil is in a big uproar over Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s being ‘re-elected’ this past Sunday. President Trump even commented that it “looked like another rigged election.” The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss Brazil’s election and how it was manipulated. Scott lays out the case with Lula da Silva’s political history, the corrupt background behind the Workers’ Party, and points to the evidence that one Supreme Court justice extended the polls two hours past clo...

Social media users are chiming into a woman’s post about her aborting her pregnancy upon learning that her baby was a boy. In the post, the woman commented that she wasn’t going to give birth to “no one’s future abuser or rapist.” The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Madelynn Gondy, Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the evils within sex-selective abortions and the IVF industry. They discuss how IVF is playing a significant role in selecting embryos and indicate how cultural views on men a...

Starting on Nov. 20, Airbnb hosts can no longer require guests to strip the sheets, wash dishes, or to throw away their trash. Are these hosts asking for too much, or is Airbnb being an “abusive partner”? The Spectator P.M. hosts Madelynn Gondy, Ellie Gardey Holmes, and Lyrah Margo discuss Airbnb’s new policies and whether hosts are justified in being upset about it. They sympathize with both the host and guest experience, but also suggest potential alternatives for Airbnb to accommodate both p...

Apple released a new commercial promoting their Apple Homeview product, and in turn became one of the worst ads ever created. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay react to Apple’s commercial and criticize its messaging about family and the lack of helpful features with Homeview. Melissa and Scott contrast the commercial’s soulless family portrayal with a scene from Sixteen Candles. question the product’s pricing, demographic, and the future of AI. Tune in to hear their ...

Three children and a teacher were killed by a 16-year-old mass shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. The shooter’s life was shortly ended by a father, and mainstream media’s coverage has been silent ever since they found out that there was a good guy with a gun. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the shooting and how the Left has silenced news that goes contrary to their messaging. Melissa and Scott discuss the shooter’s troubled home life ...

The “peaceful student protests” taking place in France have resulted in ruined businesses, burned historic buildings, and desecrated statues. These rioters are making a point to further push Islam onto Western Civilization. Elaine Ellinger, author of The Deen Fallacy: How the West Came to Misclassify Islam, joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss the riots in France and the underlying influence of Islamic ideology around the world. Elaine shares how the We...

Ilhan Omar’s Washington D.C. home was raided by Homeland Security and the Department of Justice as part of an immigration fraud investigation. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay celebrate the probe into Omar’s home, noting her fraudulent marriages and sister’s connection to the Feeding Our Future scandal. They predict her potential indictment before the midterms and discuss how the raid on Omar is a springboard to more investigations into welfare and immigration fraud...

Shane Gillis’s viral monologue on Saturday Night Live sparked outrage among people who were upset about his remarks about women dressing “like whores” at the gym. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss Gillis’ monologue and react to the controversy over his comments. They discuss the lost appreciation for self-deprecating humor and what true gym culture actually is. They also discuss how the backlash to his monologue increased publicity and the power of online hat...

The people in power are not just your elected officials; it’s also an ecosystem of NGOs, policy networks, contractors, and more. How can Americans follow the money and hold these people accountable for how they impact our everyday lives? Jennica Pounds, better known as ‘DataRepublican’ and co-author of Unelected: How the NGO-Administrative Complex Seized Power — And How to Get It Back, joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay. Jennica shares insight into her book as w...

The Buckley Institute at Yale University found that 42 percent of college students favored socialism over capitalism. The study surveyed over 800 students across the country over topics regarding free speech, economic systems, and artificial intelligence. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Madelynn Gondy, Ellie Gardey Holmes, and Lyrah Margo expand on these findings and more, noting the gap in education and overall cultural decline. They discuss the skewed perspectives on socialism and encourage ...

A recent report from the Wall Street Journal revealed that Kamala Harris’s husband, Doug Emhoff, privately prefers Harris to stay out of the 2028 presidential run. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Madelynn Gondy, Ellie Gardey Holmes, and Lyrah Margo discuss the potential of Kamala Harris running, Gavin Newsom’s presidential ambitions, and the disarrayed Democratic Party. Ellie, Madelynn, and Lyrah also discuss the mysterious disappearance of James Talarico, and how the radical like Talarico hav...

A high-profile lawsuit involving a female student at Cornell University (under the pseudonym of ‘Jane Doe’) and seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity is receiving national attention. The reopened case reexamines Doe’s allegations against the men involved and Cornell’s handling of the investigation. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay weigh in with their thoughts about the case and examine the evidence. Melissa and Scott elaborate on the blurry lines between consent a...

Eight elections in Latin America are indicating a new shift towards the Right: Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, and Brazil. What changed in these countries that usually favored the Left? On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the global shift toward right-leaning candidates and policies, and the uncertainty with the midterm elections here in the United States. Scott points to cutting USAID funds to left-wing NGOs as the reaso...

A 2024 study from the Cultural Research Center found that over 30 million Christians were likely to stay home instead of voting in the election. As one of America’s largest demographics, why aren’t more Christians voting? Gary Meredith, author of Bible and Ballots: Ten Biblical Reasons Christians Must Engage in Politics, joins The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Madelynn Gondy and Lyrah Margo to examine this question and why Christians need to be active participants in government. Gary shares how ...

A newborn baby born via surrogate went viral on social media for being frustrated trying to root and latch. Unfortunately, the baby was given to a gay couple and therefore was deprived of his mother. The Spectator P.M Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes, Madelynn Gondy, and Lyrah Margo discuss why surrogacy is an evil practice. They talk about how surrogacy is a commercial market where babies and surrogates are treated harshly, and how other countries are taking steps to outlaw the industry. Tune...

The Department of Education recently implemented a new rule that bars college students from receiving federal loans for degrees that project low-earning incomes. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the new change and suggest that the rule should be further implemented. They discuss certain occupations that shouldn’t require thousands to pay for education, such as cosmetology and personal care services. Melissa and Scott suggest other alternatives like industry-...

The Trump administration’s decision to keep the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards at 34.9 mpg instead of 50.4 mpg will not only save you money, but also save the car industry from being forced to build purely hybrid or electric vehicles. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss current CAFE standards and what they mean for car manufacturers and the eventual shift to EVs. While Melissa notes the potential demand for EVs for older people, Scott expands o...

SpaceX made history once again by launching the Starship rocket into Earth’s low orbit for the first time. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay marvel at another astronomical feat and take hope in this era of technological advancement. Melissa and Scott also discuss SpaceX’s proposal to build more launch pads in Louisiana, data centers, and AI innovation. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Roosevelt Avenue on Queens is regarded as the “Market of Sweethearts” for prostitution, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doing nothing to stop the illegal activity. NYPD reported a 59 percent drop on arrests relating to prostitution over the past year. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes, Lyrah Margo, and Madelynn Gondy discuss the issue of prostitution and the growing amount of sex crime in New York City. They expand on how prostitution enables sex trafficking and devalues human di...