The SAVE Act Showdown & Iran War Debate with Guest Carrie Sheffield

The SAVE Act Showdown & Iran War Debate with Guest Carrie Sheffield

From Practically Political by Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, Kurt Bardella

March 18, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 117

About this episode

This episode features a heated debate on the SAVE Act and the implications of voter identification legislation.

Get ready for a no-holds-barred political showdown that tackles two of the most explosive issues dominating Washington right now. This episode of Practically Political delivers exactly what the show promises: unfiltered debate between sharp political minds who aren't afraid to challenge each other—and the conventional wisdom. In the first segment, host Dave Spencer sits down with political strategists Kurt Bardella and Ashley Davis for a heated discussion about the SAVE Act—the controversial voter identification legislation that's become a political lightning rod. You'll discover why this isn't just another voter ID bill, and why the details matter far more than the talking points. Kurt reveals the stunning statistic that 20% of Americans lack access to a passport or birth certificate, and explains why married women are disproportionately affected by documentation requirements. Ashley counters with the political realities Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces, including the math problem of getting to 60 votes and why some Republicans are pushing for a filibuster showdown despite the risks.

People in this episode

Host: Dave Spencer

Guest: Carrie Sheffield

Topics covered

  • voter identification
  • political debate
  • SAVE Act
  • legislation
  • Republican strategy
  • filibuster

Keywords

  • SAVE Act
  • voter ID
  • political debate
  • Kurt Bardella
  • Ashley Davis
  • filibuster
  • John Thune

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SAVE Act, Senate, Washington

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