Episodes

Eight months after her crushing defeat to President Donald Trump, Kamala Harris reappeared on the public scene to announce her decision to not run for California governor and to promote the release of her new book, 107 Days, in an interview with Stephen Colbert. On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss Harris’ interview with Colbert and analyze her revelations about her failed run for president. Ellie and Lyrah also discuss the fallout bet...

Two professors from Western Michigan University published a medical paper promoting the idea of using a tick disease in order to reduce the number of people eating meat. This paper forces us to face a reality: could we handle an infectious disease–based weapon? On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay criticize the research and express caution with the rapid advancements in technology and medicine. They also discuss the ethical dangers of biomedical weap...

The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing proposals to remove the CAFE standards that held back the auto industry from manufacturing cars that Americans actually want. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the EPA’s rollback and how government regulation has hindered the auto industry. Melissa and Scott criticize both the Obama and Biden administrations’ heavy regulations and focus on green initiatives that resulted in inefficient every...

Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle advertisement caused a social media uproar with the Left claiming it was “Nazi propaganda.” On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the Sydney Sweeney controversy and how American companies are turning away from DEI marketing campaigns and the Left’s woke ideology. Scott and Melissa also explain the various factors behind the rise of young men and women embracing traditional values, such as artificial intelligence...

In a shocking report released last week, the Department of Health and Human Services revealed that an organ procurement organization is engaging in “disturbing practices” that demonstrate a “systemic disregard for the sanctity of life.” On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, American Spectator editorial intern Jonah Apel joins hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo to discuss the horrific stories that were detailed within the HHS findings. Ellie, Jonah, and Lyrah talk about the medic...

Instead of embracing true motherhood, women are collecting lifelike baby dolls and raising these dolls as though they are actual human beings. These “reborn dolls” retail for thousands of dollars and are often given luxurious treatment by their owners. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo along with American Spectator editorial intern Jonah Apel discuss the oddity of this trending phenomenon. Ellie, Lyrah, and Jonah discuss how these realistic dolls are symbolic ...

Join The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay in a recurring series as they dive into more conspiracy theories. In this segment, Melissa and Scott reinvestigate and discuss Pizzagate and the relationship of the Podesta brothers and Hillary Clinton. They also discuss the idea of government agencies playing a role in the Pacific Palisades and Maui fires to steal land and displace people out of their homes. Melissa and Scott also talk about the ethics and origins behind artifi...

CBS’s cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the WNBA’s complaint about not making the same salary as the NBA, and continued mismanagement in Democrat-run cities all have one thing in common: the Democrats lose money. Join The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay as they discuss these stories and how the Left’s inefficient DEI/woke policies have resulted in their initiatives going broke. Melissa and Scott also explain how being politically correct and subscribi...

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s release of declassified documents revealed how former President Barack Obama and his administration manufactured the lie that Russia and Trump conspired together to undermine the 2016 presidential election. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss and analyze the bombshell report and who’s responsible for the hoax — including but not limited to, Obama, Joe Biden, Susan Rice, Jake Sullivan, James C...

A recent poll found that 45 percent of Americans agree that the Democratic Party has become “too radical in its views and policies.” The poll also revealed that 29 percent of Democrats are “not sure” who the current leader of Democrat Party is, indicating the party’s lack of leadership and unity. On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo analyze the poll and suggest possible factors that contribute to these findings, such as how proposed Democratic...

This past week, Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia changed its policies to no longer require teachers to use a student’s preferred pronouns. Join Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo on this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast as they celebrate this educational breakthrough for the rejection of transgender ideology. Ellie and Lyrah discuss how this new development is indicative of promising education reform that will put an end to the Left’s indoctrination. Tune in to hear their discuss...

Join The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay as they discuss various conspiracy theories, such as the ’true gender’ of Emmanuel Macron’s wife, the potential of a new strain of COVID-19 around, and the continuation of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Melissa and Scott expand on last week’s discussion on Epstein and the recent developments in the case. They reanalyze the details surrounding his death and the authenticity of the client list. Melissa and Scott also discuss those invo...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom took issue with the ICE raids on a weed farm that employed underage minors who are undocumented migrants. The weed farm was found to be owned by a Democratic donor who has previously donated to Newsom and other Californian Democrats. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay defend the ICE arrests and explain how these arrests largely involve people with criminal records involving drugs and human trafficking. They also criticize the Democrats’ co...

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh both lack an understanding of what it means to be an American. The Federalist senior editor John Daniel Davidson joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss the ideology of multiculturalism, and this is a destructive worldview for America. John explains how mass immigration is being used as a proxy for discussing the bigger issue — American naturalization and cohesion. Melis...

HGTV celebrities Chip and Joanna Gaines, a couple known for being vocal about their Christian faith, are receiving backlash featuring a gay couple on their new HBO show Back to the Frontier. The couple has two children who they created with an “egg donor” and a “surrogate.”Join The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo with American Spectator editorial intern Andrew Gondy as they discuss the Gaines’ addition of the gay couple and the disappointment amongst the Christia...

Former President Joe Biden agreed to participate in an interview with the New York Times in an attempt to combat the brewing scandal over his autopen usage. The New York Times’ report revealed how the autopen was used without clear consent from the president. What the president supposedly wanted to be included on documents signed by the autopen was communicated through a chain of people.On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo are joined by America...

Over the weekend, 11 members of the North Texas Antifa cell were arrested for planning and executing an ambush attack on an ICE facility to kill ICE correctional officers in Alvarado, Texas. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the story and how it was left underreported by the mainstream media. They also discuss the continued political violence incited against ICE by the Left in other parts of the country, and call out politicians like Berni...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reported on Wednesday that over 100 people died in the Texas Hill Country floods, with over 170 people still missing. Despite the devastation, the Democrats are pinning the blame on President Trump and conservatives for the flood. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay criticize the Left’s inhumane response to the loss of lives due to the Texas floods. Melissa and Scott harken back to previous natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic, which also ...

On July 4th, President Trump finally signed the “Big Beautiful Bill” into law. The “omnibus” bill is expected to restructure the federal government, and provide various incentives and cutbacks that will help the American people. Join The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay as they break down and analyze the 870-page bill, highlighting key parts of the legislation and how it will impact Americans. Melissa and Scott discuss the changes to SNAP and MEDICAID benefits, tax cred...

Despite promising the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, Attorney General Pam Bondi put out a memo stating that there was “no incriminating ‘client list’” and a lack of evidence to suggest that Epstein was paying girls for sex acts. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss their disbelief and criticisms of the Trump Administration’s handling of the Epstein case. Melissa and Scott discuss the Mossad’s involvement and the possibility of the government — including P...

Democrats are trying to emulate the Right’s success by creating “Project 2029” in an attempt to reel Americans back to their party.Join Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo on this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast as they discuss the merits — or lack thereof — of the proposed project. They compare and contrast the motives and goals between Project 2029 and Project 2025 and why the Left is set to fail. Tune in to hear their discussion!

A recent Gallup poll found that 36 percent of Democrats are extremely or very proud to be an American, in a continuing downward trend for the party. Conversely, 92 percent of Republicans are extremely or very proud to be an American.On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the importance of patriotism and talk over their disappointment with the Left. Ellie and Lyrah also discuss how those on the left continually portray themselves as anti-A...

The Democratic Party sits at its all-time low, continuing to display its lack of morality and pure disdain for the American people. Join Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay on this episode of The Spectacle Podcast as they spout the latest news of what the Left has foolishly been up to. Melissa and Scott discuss musician Bob Vylan’s “Death to the IDF” chants at the Glastonbury festival, Pedro Pascal’s feud with JK Rowling, Trump’s DOJ suing Los Angeles over its sanctuary city policies, and the rece...

Zohran Mamdani secured the New York primary as the Democratic nominee for mayor, resurfacing concerns of the Democrat Party’s direction toward socialism. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss Mamdani’s rise to political power that pushed Andrew Cuomo out of the running. Melissa and Scott liken Mamdani’s affluent background to that of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and discuss Mamdani’s proposed communist policy plans for New York. They also predict ...