Episodes

Pantone crowned “Cloud Dancer,” a shade of white, as the color of the year. The decision aroused absolute outrage on the left. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo respond to the Left’s fury with amusement and bewilderment. They discuss how the Left tried to disgrace the awarded color by claiming it furthers white supremacy and arguing it is associated with Trump. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Gavin Newsom’s appearance at the New York Time’s DealBook Summit was met with mockery, as the public made fun of him online for his awkward sitting posture. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the reaction to Newsom’s criss-crossed legs and the negative response he received for saying that the Democratic Party needs to be “culturally normal” and “less judgmental.” Ellie and Lyrah also discuss celebrity Halle Berry’s open criticism of Newsom at the event....

Is Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, and President Donald Trump truly fighting for the American people to stop illegal immigration? Not quite. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the problem with the Trump administration’s lack of action on addressing illegal immigration. Melissa criticizes Noem, Rubio, and Trump for their slow response in combating these issues and wasting the chance that they’re given to do so, especially with Republicans in power. They call upon Noe...

Despite Ole Miss fuming about Lane Kiffin’s recent switch to coach for Louisiana State University, this shake-up brings up great benefits for the future of college football. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay react to the backlash from college football fans to Kiffin’s new role, and how college rivalries are the spirit and tradition of college football. They also discuss Nick Saban’s proposal to reform the college football calendar and how it would...

Foreign tourists are expected to pay an additional $100 fee to visit select national parks next year, in addition to facing a steeper price for a national parks annual pass, keeping step with Trump’s focus on putting Americans first. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo debate whether or not this additional cost will benefit our national parks. While Lyrah argues that this could potentially decrease the amount of visitors, Ellie explains how this will provide ext...

Instead of having a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, participants at a Portland celebration made an effort to avoid mentioning the word “Christmas” altogether and declared it to be a “tree lighting” ceremony. On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo criticize the event and how it included woke messaging, like chants of “Free Palestine.” They contrast the event with the reveal of Melania Trump’s Christmas decorations at the White House, and discus...

President Theodore Roosevelt said it best regarding immigration, that “we have room for but one sole loyalty, and that is a loyalty to the American people.” On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss how America is being devalued by immigrant communities who refuse to assimilate into American culture and values. They cite various examples, such as the illegal Indian trucker scam, the Muslim settlements in Texas, and other ethnic enclaves like the S...

Venezuela is largely responsible for the increase in drug trafficking, the influx of violent gang activity, and influencing elections here in the United States. The solution to end these problems is clear: to declare war against the Maduro regime. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay break down the reasons why waging war against Venezuela is in America’s best interest. Melissa and Scott bring attention to Venezuelan terrorist groups — Cartel de los Soles and Tren de Ara...

Thirty-one percent of Americans are bound to debate politics during Thanksgiving dinner, according to a recent poll that surveyed what Americans have planned for this Thanksgiving. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo talk food preparation to Thanksgiving traditions as they analyze the findings from the report. Ellie and Lyrah also discuss their plans for Thanksgiving and what they are grateful for this year. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Anyone expecting Meghan Markle’s presence is formally greeted by someone announcing her as “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.” A recent interview by Harper’s Bazaar detailed an odd encounter with Markle in which she was announced as the duchess to a room of only two people. On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo criticize Markle’s entitled behavior that comes in spite of her losing her royal duties and privileges. They also talk about how Markle is per...

A recent mini-documentary by Tucker Carlson revealed what the FBI wanted to keep hidden about Thomas Crooks, the man who attempted to assassinate President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay suggest and unpack how the FBI is complicit in covering up the truth behind Thomas Crooks’, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. In each case, Melissa and Scott highlight the lack of transparency and the FBI’s inte...

While the stock market soars, Americans struggle to afford housing, groceries, and a McDonald’s Happy Meal. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay explain this phenomenon and discuss what’s really behind the disparity in the economy. They navigate through the different challenges Americans face in the housing market, criticizing President Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan proposal. They also explain the consequences of corporatism and crony capitalism, many of which were brou...

As the film industry struggles at an all-time low in ratings and box office performance, can conservatives step up to the challenge and make Hollywood great again? Screenwriter and American Spectator columnist Lou Aguilar joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss Hollywood’s poor decision to focus on woke messaging rather than quality storytelling. They discuss films and shows that have been ruined by DEI, such as Robin Hood, The Witcher, The Wheel of Time, ...

The University of California, San Diego, released a shocking report that revealed an explosion of students who are enrolled in remedial math courses. Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo break down the study and how DEI-based policies have ruined university institutions. Ellie and Lyrah explain how the removal of standardized testing and COVID-19 have played major roles in the declining academic performance among today’s university students. They also discuss another...

Nicki Minaj is one of the rare Hollywood celebrities using her massive platform to bring attention to the Christian genocide in Nigeria. In response to Trump’s decision to recognize Nigeria as a country of particular concern due to religious freedom violations, Minaj responded on X, “We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion.” On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo prai...

Agenda 2030 is a plan put together by the United Nations that focuses on sustainable development — by means of controlling the lives of citizens through rent economy and population control. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay expand on the possibility of these plans that the UN has in place. Melissa and Scott explain the consequences of some of the proposed ideas in Agenda 2030, pointing to examples in China and Europe. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Four LGBTQ Condé Nast employees went viral for their disrespectful confrontation with the magazine’s HR officer. The employees were later fired for their “gross misconduct and policy violations.” On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay criticize the entitled behavior exhibited by the Condé Nast employees. Melissa and Scott also discuss the challenges facing the publishing industry and criticize the political agenda behind magazines like Vogue. Tune in t...

Americans can now breathe a sigh of relief as the U.S. Senate Democrats finally came to the table with a 60-40 vote to end the shutdown. The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay analyze and break down how the shutdown has crumbled the Democrats and the opportunities for the Republican Party. Melissa and Scott also discuss what the end of the shutdown means for SNAP benefits and healthcare for Americans under the Affordable Care Act. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Silicon Valley startup companies like Preventive, Orchid, and Nucleus all share a common goal: giving parents the “perfect” baby. Preventative is pursuing embryo editing, while Orchid and Nucleus Genomics use screening to tell parents which of their embryos — meaning their biological children — to discard. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo criticize the companies and CEOs that are trying to normalize genetically modifying embryos. Ellie and Lyrah explain the e...

High Point University proclaims itself to be a “premier life skills university” that helps students obtain a job while providing a luxurious experience with amenities that only the wealthy elite could afford. In this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the extravagant offerings from the university. Ellie and Lyrah also talk about the lack of academic rigor in higher education and stress its importance. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Exit polls from this week’s midterm elections in Virginia, New York City, and New Jersey revealed that young women helped propel the Democrats’ success. NBC News reported that 81 percent of women ages 18–29 voted for Abigail Spanberger, and 84 percent voted for Zohran Mamdani. In this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the poll results and why young women tend to vote liberal. They also discuss feminism within the conservative movement in li...

President Trump’s DOJ is continuing to crack down on the fraud that ensued during the 2020 presidential election, as more voting irregularities are being found and disputed in Fulton County of Georgia. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, Melissa and Scott investigate and discuss the widespread election fraud that happened in 2020. They criticize the claims made by Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and detail the long history of election rigging in America. Melissa and Scott...

Nine men who identify as women were awarded “Women of the Year” by Glamour UK. The men, many of whom are models, were recognized as “dolls.”Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo analyze the “Protect the Dolls” initiative and criticize the absurdity of the award. They also express disappointment with the selections of Rachel Zegler and Rachel Anne Accurso, otherwise known as “Ms. Rachel,” as the recipients of the award in the U.S. for their support of the “Free Palesti...

As the Democrats continue to drag Americans into the fifth week of a government shutdown, President Trump wants to end the madness by pushing to “terminate the filibuster.” The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay explore Trump’s argument to end filibustering and what it could mean for our country moving forward. Melissa and Scott also continue their discussion on the consequences of the shutdown on Americans and how the Democrats are leveraging the shutdown for their own b...