Perino on Politics

Fox News contributor, Outkick columnist, and host of the Getting Hammered podcast, Mary Katharine Ham shares how charismatic democratic socialists are successfully unseating establishment Democrats and why this far-left surge presents a massive national risk for the Democratic Party. With the 250th birthday of America on the horizon, Mary Katharine shares practical advice for parents on using historic sites and local landmarks to foster national pride and historical literacy in their children. Uphill Battle: Mary Katharine discusses how parents are facing a battle against excessive classroom screen time as teachers' unions are attempting to secure funding to combat a tech-overload crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Munich Security Conference underway, Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and Host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast Matt Whitlock reviews the performance of Democrats such as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as they struggle to articulate their parties foreign policy agenda on the world stage. Meanwhile, Americans are in the midst of another partial government shutdown, which Matt analyzes as a result of congressional leadership catering to an aggressive online base. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Matt discusses the infrastructure crisis involving a massive raw sewage leak into the Potomac River and the lack of transparency from local officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dana is out this week, so the co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, is joined by Columnist at the Washington Examiner and Washington Post, Salena Zito, to fill in. They dive into the current partial government shutdown and why the chaos on Capitol Hill no longer phases voters. Colin and Salena also dissect the Pennsylvania political landscape, discussing whether Governor Josh Shapiro’s book tour or Senator John Fetterman’s (D-PA) populist approach could be signals of a 2028 presidential run. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Colin and Salena look at how population shifts are fueling redistricting battles that could reshape the playing field for this year’s Midterm Elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ICE-related tensions continue to erupt in Minneapolis, following the shooting death of resident Alex Pretti, who was carrying a legally concealed weapon. Meanwhile, thousands of people have taken to the streets in freezing temperatures to protest the Trump administration's immigration enforcement. Host of The Guy Benson Show on FOX News Radio, Guy Benson, discusses the situation in Minneapolis and whether it will continue to escalate. Dana and Guy also touch on foreign policy issues, including the situation in Iran and the President's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Guy explains why he is following Virginia politics closely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Managing director at Beacon Global Strategies and host of the NatSec Matters podcast, Michael Allen, discusses the severe crackdown by the Iranian regime on civilian protesters, a digital blackout to suppress communication and whether the U.S. will get involved. Michael also explains the Trump administration's involvement in Venezuela following the detention of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. He argues why this political action by the administration sets a strong precedent for defending issues abroad. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Michael shares his analysis on the Russia-Ukraine war, including Russia's use of a hypersonic missile to attack Lviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices