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The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

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Commentary on current events and interviews with prominent figures in politics, media and culture.

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Latest Episodes

If you were forced to choose between dogs and Muslims, which would you choose? For Nerdeen Kiswani, a key supporter of Zohran Mamdani, dogs are unclean in Islam and therefore don’t have a place in society.

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Just like at Davos, the Democrats showcased themselves once again as America’s laughingstocks at the Munich Security Conference.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay scrutinize Democrat leaders — namely, Gavin Newsom, Mark ... more

The Epstein files continue to reveal insight into the horrors committed by global elites.

On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay continue their deep dive into the Epstein files. Melissa calls out corporati... more

While most Americans couldn’t understand Bad Bunny’s Spanish halftime performance, the songs selected were inappropriate in nature and simply not enjoyable.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss Bad Bunny’s performan... more

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Recent Guests

J. Budziszewski
Professor of government and philosophy at the University of Texas in Austin
University of Texas
Episode: How Lunacy Spreads: UT Professor J. Budziszewski Explains
William Barclay
Political theorist, policy advisor, and a voice in Canadian conservatism
The Western Standard
Episode: Canada’s Biggest Conservative William Barclay Talks Venezuela’s Crisis and Canada’s Chinese Influence
Michael Smith
Author at the Unlicensed Punditry Substack
Unlicensed Punditry
Episode: Invoke the Insurrection Act on Minnesota Now!
Lew Aguilar
American Spectator writer
American Spectator
Episode: Why Movies Suck: Screenwriter Lou Aguilar Tells the Story
Glenn Youngkin
Governor of Virginia and recipient of the Good Governance Award
Virginia
Episode: Restoring the Commonwealth: Governor Glenn Youngkin Awarded for His Good Governance
Bob Tyrrell
Publisher emeritus of The American Spectator
The American Spectator
Episode: Restoring the Commonwealth: Governor Glenn Youngkin Awarded for His Good Governance
Adam Ellwanger
Professor at the University of Houston and conservative pundit
University of Houston
Episode: America’s Rhetorical Bar Fight and the Struggle to Restore Order
Daniel Greenfield
Contributor at Front Page Magazine
Front Page Magazine
Episode: Kamala Harris’s Book Tour of Excuses
Royal Alexander
Contributor at both thehayride.com and reviver.com, constitutional expert and attorney.
Episode: Trump vs. the UN: The Truth They Can’t Handle

Hosts

Melissa Mackenzie
Publisher of The American Spectator and co-host of The Spectacle Podcast.
Scott McKay
One of the hosts of The Spectacle Podcast and Senior Editor at The American Spectator.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Informative!

    I’ve added this to my podcast lineup. Excellent work by journalist and overview of articles you may not have read. I just listened to the episode about antifa and, wow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeoConservative
    United States5 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I found this podcast accidentally but really enjoy it. Now I’m a regular listener. Informative and great reporting on how the world has changed and the ever evolving news media fallout. It’s a great time to be alive to see all this unfold. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    glittergirly60
    United States9 months ago
  • Does not do enough research and half the show is completely BIAS

    Does not do enough research and half the show is completely BIAS

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wutup123
    United States10 months ago
  • Five Stars for Nate Hochman

    So glad this guy landed somewhere, his voice at NR is sorely missed and he is a great writer AND speaker. Never really heard of this outfit before his hiring but this place is lucky to have him. After seeing he’ll be on the pod more often I am following and reviewing 5 stars!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keit91
    United States2 years ago
  • Frustrated

    If you are going to discuss world events such as the Ukraine war or the attempted “coup” please get acquainted with the facts. There is no data that supports only 800 Ukrainians killed in this debacle! It’s over 100,000.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MIgrandmom
    United States3 years ago

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Talking Points

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How Lunacy Spreads: UT Professor J. Budziszewski Explains
Q: Do you think there's one particularly pernicious idea that forms the foundation of all of these?
No, Budziszewski doesn't isolate a single idea but mentions that a rebellion against the fabric of created reality is at the core of many interconnected lunacies.
How Lunacy Spreads: UT Professor J. Budziszewski Explains
Q: What motivated writing your book?
J. Budziszewski discusses how he sees the spread of crazy ideas in society as a pandemic worse than COVID, spread through mind-to-mind contact and not just physically.
America’s Rhetorical Bar Fight and the Struggle to Restore Order
Q: What can be done to change the aggressive rhetoric happening in American discourse?
We need to train young conservatives in saloon rhetoric while still striving for productive dialogue, and recognize the need to win the rhetorical bar fight first.
Daniel Flynn and The Man Who Invented Conservatism
Q: Where can people find Frank Meyer's biography and are there upcoming events?
Flint's biography, titled 'The Man Who Invented Conservatism', is widely available at major book retailers. He is participating in various events including a gala where he will discuss his book.
Daniel Flynn and The Man Who Invented Conservatism
Q: What accounts for Frank Meyer's transformation from a communist to a conservative?
Meyer questioned communism after experiencing the realities of war and meeting different socio-economic classes. His views evolved as he recognized the inconsistencies in communist ideology and as he became involved in significant anti-communist trials.

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