Episodes

Is there really such a thing as the Grays, Nordics, Lizard People, and Insectoids? The recent release of UAP files from the Trump administration aims to be transparent with the people, but it has left conspiracy theorists and the curious with more questions. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay express skepticism about the UAP files, explaining the lack of scientific rigor in UFO studies. Melissa and Scott talk about spiritual beings that roam this earth — namely, angel...

People who don’t even reside in Los Angeles are heading out in droves to vote for mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss Pratt’s fiery campaign and the double standards the Left is imposing on conservatives, which conservatives are calling out. They also discuss the role of the media in shaping the public perception of politicians — highlighting Pratt’s viral AI content and his recent TMZ interview, which highlights the Left’s igno...

Harvard University is beginning to downsize its Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program as enrollment reaches an all-time low over the past 15 years. Other universities like Texas A&M are cutting the program altogether due to the lack of interest. On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the woke ideology fueling the gender studies major and celebrate the downfall of the degree program. Ellie expands on her previous reporting about Du...

Places like Chipotle in Navy Yard in Washington D.C. are being violated by big groups of teenagers who break out in brawls. These “teen takeovers” are also taking place in cities like Detroit and Chicago. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the phenomenon and what fuels these teenagers to break out in violence. Ellie and Lyrah explain how parental involvement and discipline are needed, and how cities like Washington, D.C., are trying to curb these takeov...

As if The Simpsons weren’t eerily predictive enough with Trump’s descent down an escalator, to the COVID-19 pandemic, things got increasingly spooky with their prediction coming true with the Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Join The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay on another conspiracy watch as they detail what the Hantavirus is, how it started, and if this is yet another COVID-19 pandemic that Americans should worry about. Melissa and Scott take it back to the o...

Louisiana sued the Food and Drug Administration for enabling the abortion pill mifepristone to be ordered and delivered through mail, arguing that it goes against the state’s ban on abortion. The Supreme Court took on the case and recently granted a temporary stay to keep the drug available until the Court makes its decision. Louisiana Solicitor General Ben Aguinaga joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss the intricacies of the case and the drastic consequ...

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is garnering attention for his provocative AI-generated videos and combative rhetoric, particularly targeting Karen ‘Basura’ Bass for her incompetence in dealing with the endless crises that the City of Angels has fallen into. Drew Allen, host of the Drew Allen Show and author of Clinton Hoax, Obama Coup: The Declassified Story of the Trump–Russia Delusion, joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss the mayoral race...

Pegasos is a “voluntary assisted dying” organization at the center of controversy for families in the United Kingdom, who find out through the media that their loved one has died by euthanasia without their knowledge. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the heartbreaking reality of assisted suicides and criticize how Pegasos is attempting to reframe death as a “human right.” They tear into the organization’s twisted values and why assisted suicides shoul...

The Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life at the University of Minnesota has spent over $55,000 this school year on various resources, such as giving free “gender affirming haircuts” and in-house nail appointments for students. On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo analyze the expenditures and criticize the university for continuing its DEI practices. They discuss how public universities are allocating taxpayer funds toward noned...

Midterm elections are around the corner, and candidates are gearing up to mobilize their supporters to go to the polls. Run Right: A Complete Election Playbook to Win details the play-by-play of how conservatives can run in these elections, win, and stay the course while standing on principle. Run Right’s co-author and election strategist Cliff Maloney joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss how conservatives can win elections using ground game tactics. Cl...

The fall of Spirit Airlines brings to light the reason why it went out of business in the first place — terrible leadership, particularly under the Biden Administration. Join The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay as they discuss Spirit Airlines and the Leftists in power that contributed to the airline’s failure, such as former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Scott and Melissa call out Buttigieg and Warren for blocking the potential m...

Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui is apologizing to would-be assassin Cole Allen and his “mistreatment” (being restrained and in solitary confinement) in his Washington D.C. prison cell. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the latest news regarding the trial of Allen, blaming the Leftist media for creating an environment for individuals like Allen to be radicals and act maliciously. Melissa and Scott discuss the deeper problem within the judicial...

Radiant Mobile is a new service that hopes to combat porn addictions and access to other woke trappings — such as content related to drugs, LGBTQ, and more. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the new phone plan and its surprising features in content filtering. Ellie and Lyrah express hope in Radiant being a positive alternative for Christians and families who want additional restrictions for their children. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Graham Platner is the latest terrible Democrat politician being propped up by the party, despite recent revelations of him being an “Antifa supersoldier” and having a tattoo on his chest of a Nazi symbol. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the continuing demise of the Democrats. Ellie and Lyrah criticize the failed strategy of the Left to find their ‘Donald Trump’ and settling for radical figures like Zohran Mamdani, Kamala Harris, and Tim Walz. Tune in...

While tick season is around the corner, farmers across the country are reckoning with these pests early on — and many are finding a random box full of ticks on their land. Join The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay as they analyze another conspiracy — is the government/big Pharma creating a crisis with ticks just to generate profit? Melissa details the phenomenon and the “coincidence” of Pfizer’s vaccine against tick-borne illness being newly released. Melissa and Scott ...

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has recently been indicted by the Justice Department for funding white supremacist groups through wire fraud, false statements, and money laundering. Listen to The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay as they share the latest developments in the legal battle to prosecute the SPLC for its wrongdoings. Melissa and Scott discuss the strategy behind the SPLC and other left-wing organizations through utilizing informants and influencing pub...

The many years of the Left’s harmful rhetoric, calling for violence amongst conservatives and those who don’t agree with them, led to the most recent assassination attempt on President Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the motivations of the would-be assassin, Cole Allen, and how he was radicalized by the far Left to intend harm on the president. Melissa and Scott also discuss previous incidents involving Leftist v...

The Public Religion Research Institute published a report stating that 43 percent of American women under 30 claim “no religious identity,” which outnumbers the 35 percent of young men who also do not identify with a religion. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo explore and challenge the data, and suggest possible factors that drive young adults to become religious “nones.” Ellie and Lyrah draw from their personal experiences within the church and explain how th...

The University of Michigan is providing an online course called “Equitable Stage Makeup and Hair,” which teaches students how to do makeup and hairstyles to meet diversity standards. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the course offerings and criticize the University of Michigan for providing this class as a form of “education.” Ellie and Lyrah discuss the continuation of DEI in universities and how this class is inaccurately representing professional c...

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to tax properties worth $5 million or more — otherwise known as the “pied-à-terre” tax — is a ploy to throw out Americans out of the Big Apple and replace them with foreign investors. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay criticize Mamdani’s communist rule in New York, pointing out his incompetence to bring the city back to its former glory. Melissa and Scott call out his aggressive housing inspections and expand on the “tax the r...

The statistics of children’s academic performance in the public school system are horrific — 34 percent of kids can read at grade level. Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations and co-author of Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education, and How We Can Win It Back, joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss the dismal state of the public education system. Robert details how Marxism was placed into the very foundation of pu...

What does it take to run for public office, and why do the best people for the job often decide to quit or avoid the position altogether? The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay explore this question and explain what it takes to be a legislator, and how principled leaders often quit due to the discouragement and scrutiny that takes place. Melissa and Scott highlight traits of successful politicians, such as possessing a certain charisma and having an ego that can bolster a...

Gavin Newsom was caught trying to blemish his accolades and uphold his memoir as a New York Times bestseller, even though two-thirds of his book sales are from his PAC’s email blast asking for donations. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes, Lyrah Margo, and Morgan Weiner explain what happened with Newsom’s book sales and what it means for his hopes to secure the 2028 presidential election. Ellie, who is the author of Newsom Unleashed: The Progressive Lust for Unbridled Power, s...

The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who have been caring for patients with terminal cancer for over 125 years, are being sent warning letters from the state of New York for refusing to adhere to the Long-Term Care Facility Residents’ Bill of Rights for LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers and People Living with HIV Act. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo give insight into the case and how these nuns are being attacked by the state for their religious beliefs. Ellie and Lyrah c...