Where To Apply The Pressure

Where To Apply The Pressure

March 16, 2026 · 27 min

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Kevin McCarthy discusses the political landscape amid rising gas prices and a government shutdown.

With gas prices rising, the Trump administration moves to secure the Strait of Hormuz while some U.S. airports hit a wall of political deadlock. Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy discusses Democrats' unwillingness to compromise amid the ongoing government shutdown, which is affecting essential services. Speaker McCarthy looks ahead to this year's midterms and what Republicans can expect and shares his concerns about the record number of retirements in Congress. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Speaker McCarthy describe the path forward for the SAVE Act and the strategic challenges of passing voter integrity legislation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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