Episodes
After a long election season and a swift result, Donald Trump is now the President-elect and will become the 47th president of the United States. Founder of the Stewart Group, Don "Stew" Stewart returns to discuss a sweeping victory for the President-elect inside a polarized nation and the reason for the outcome of a fairly traditional election with two untraditional candidates.  Dana and Stew unpack the nation's economic nostalgia, one decision the Trump campaign made early on that helped...
Published 11/11/24
Published 11/11/24
As the campaigns come to a close, it's now up to the American voters to make their voices heard. Co-founder and President of Real Clear Politics Tom Bevan provides his expert analysis of the race and an insider's look at the returns on election night. Dana and Tom take a look back to the start of election season and review all the political surprises that came out along the way. Later, Tom gives listeners a glimpse into how the polling process works and explains what recent polls may...
Published 11/04/24
With just one week until Election Day, the presidential race is still a coin flip. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar joins to examine the candidates' closing strategies in the final stretch of the election. Dana and Josh review the rallies held by Vice President Harris and former President Trump this weekend and discuss how the candidates are energizing their bases. Later, they look at potential Republican pickups in House and Senate races across the country. Uphill Battle: In...
Published 10/28/24
A big week for former President Trump and Vice President Harris as they make the final push in crucial battleground states. Head of Ari Fleischer Communications and former White House Press Secretary, Ari Fleischer reflects on how the media landscape has changed and how technology has made things much harder since his time in the White House.  Dana and Ari discuss the campaign's media strategies and what might be working, and not working, for each candidate. They also compare this cycle to...
Published 10/21/24
With three weeks away until Election Day, who are the voters that still need convincing? Republican Strategist Matt Gorman and Democratic Strategist Antjuan Seawright examine what the candidates' best-case scenarios look like on election night. While paid media is important for campaigns, Matt and Antjuan emphasize the influential role of earned media during election season. Antjuan points out that the media landscape is constantly changing and notes that it's crucial to reach the voters...
Published 10/14/24
Monday marks one year of Israel's war with Hamas, one of many key issues that will shape the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election.   Senate Leadership Fund President and CEO Steven Law takes a look at the neck-and-neck race for the White House, as well as the heated races that will determine control of the Senate. Later, he and Dana reflect on the political realignment unfolding in America.   Uphill Battle: Was the Inflation Reduction Act a Trojan Horse hiding Green New Deal provisions?...
Published 10/07/24
On Tuesday, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced off in the first, and perhaps the last, vice presidential debate of 2024. Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed and Washington Examiner Columnist Salena Zito discuss the running mates' performances on the debate stage. Salena points out Senator Vance's tactical delivery of conservative populism during his performance on the debate stage. Meanwhile, Colin reflects on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and...
Published 10/02/24
It's still a nail-biter in the race for the White House, so how can the candidates deliver an effective message with the time they have left? Former White House Speechwriter and FOX News Contributor Marc Thiessen delves into the discipline of developing a memorable message during the political homestretch.   Dana and Marc preview the upcoming vice presidential debate and discuss whether or not it will sway any undecided voters. Later, they look at the current state of the war in the Middle...
Published 09/30/24
This week, Dana's looking at the presidential race in two of the most important swing states: Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Former GOP Strategist and Host of the Rich Zeoli Show, Rich Zeoli provides a look at the politics of Pennsylvania and explains why he believes issues such as fracking will play a prominent role in the way the state votes in November. And former White House Political Director and Republican Strategist with the Indie Group, Jonathan Felts gives a glimpse into the...
Published 09/23/24
One week after what could potentially be the only Presidential Debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump the polling is extremely tight. But is polling always a solid indicator of who will come out victorious on Election Day? Founder and President of Monadnock Strategies, Jesse Hunt explains why voters need to account for the margin of error in these polls.   Jesse looks at gubernatorial races across the country and describes why they might be the most...
Published 09/16/24
With eight weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for the first time on the debate stage. Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed and Columnist at the Washington Examiner Salena Zito discuss why the debate mattered more for the Vice President, how the moderators affected the candidate's performance, and why voters deserve a second debate.    Colin and Salena explain why Vice President Harris will have to engage with voters in...
Published 09/11/24
It's a tied race, and someone or something has to break it. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) shares why he believes recent polling will impact how the candidates perform at the ABC News Presidential Debate. Speaker McCarthy weighs in on the end of Vice President Harris' honeymoon phase and points out which of her vulnerabilities former President Trump should use to his advantage at the debate. He and Dana examine the different pathways the candidates need to win, and why the...
Published 09/09/24
With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, there are only 63 days left until Election Day, so what are former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris doing during the final push of their campaigns? Co-host of The Five and former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. (D-TN) shares why it helps the country as a whole when the candidate's campaign in more than just swing states.    Harold draws upon his experience running for Congress during the 1996 Presidental Election and how candidates at...
Published 09/03/24
The Democratic National Convention is over, but was Vice President Harris able to move the needle for any undecided voters? National Review Senior Political Correspondent Jim Geraghty joins with a look ahead at the new phase of the 2024 Presidential Election.   Dana and Jim look at the post-convention polling for Democrats and lay out the long road ahead for Vice President Harris in what is now a tied race. Later, they examine President Biden's recent handling of foreign affairs.   Uphill...
Published 08/26/24
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to take the stage in Chicago to accept the Democratic Party's nomination and lay out her plans for the future of the nation. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar joins Dana to preview what to expect from the Vice President, weighs in on the tone of the convention, and the standout moments from the first three nights.Later, Dana and Josh discuss how the DNC highlighted Democrats' vulnerability on support for Israel and how the Vice President is...
Published 08/22/24
What a difference a month can make! Perino on Politics is live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois as party members from across the country coalesce behind the Harris-Walz campaign, just weeks after President Biden bowed out of the race. CEO of Squared Communications Michael Meehan joins Dana to preview the DNC, from how the crowd will embrace President Biden to the other highly anticipated primetime speeches. They discuss how Vice President Harris has evaded media...
Published 08/19/24
Both major parties have their tickets set for the 2024 Presidential Election. But on the eve of the Democratic National Convention, what does the polling tell us about the state of the race today? Senior Political Strategist with Bracewell LLP Liam Donovan discusses what issues and voter demographics will decide November’s election.   Liam and Dana look at both the electoral map and the Senate map to examine how competitive races are playing out across the country. Later, they discuss the...
Published 08/12/24
FOX News Contributor Mary Katharine Ham fills in for Dana on this week’s edition of Perino On Politics and speaks with Republican strategist and co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed to get his take on the 2024 presidential race.   Colin dissects how recession fears could impact the country's vote come November. Later, he discusses the strategy behind Vice President Harris's running mate pick and explains how the focus on Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) has highlighted the...
Published 08/05/24
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck and neck in a cut-throat presidential race - but will the momentum stay the same in November? Founding Partner at Cavalry LLC and co-host of the Ruthless podcast Michael Duncan examines how things are heating up in the 2024 Election. Dana and Michael discuss the veepstakes for Vice President Harris and Consider which possibilities will be most advantageous for her campaign. Later, Michael dives into the online presence of each party...
Published 07/29/24
Out with the old, in with the (sort of) new - President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar examines what's in store from the historic reshaping of the 2024 election.   Dana and Josh look back at the many seismic political shifts brought on over the last month and discuss the factors working in VP Harris's favor, as well as those working against her. Later, they examine the possibilities...
Published 07/22/24
The Republican National Convention has officially kicked off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the Republican base has gathered to rally around former President Trump as their party’s 2024 Presidential Nominee. Days after surviving an assassination attempt while speaking at a Pennsylvania rally, President Trump has prevailed as a pillar of strength—an image that a presidential nominee seeking re-election could only hope for ahead of their party’s convention. Meanwhile, on the other side of the...
Published 07/15/24
With many Democrats calling for him to drop out, President Biden needs to keep his friends close, and his frenemies closer. FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier examines the waning support for President Biden from within his own party. Bret and Dana discuss the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee and the problems it could pose for her party ahead of the election. Later, they analyze the state of former President Trump's veepstakes and share when...
Published 07/08/24
Despite a lackluster performance at the CNN Presidential Debate, President Biden does not plan to drop out any time soon. Former White House Chief Deputy Press Secretary and Partner at FGS Global Trent Duffy explains why the Democrats' dam appears to be holding (for now), and why people are growing more distrustful of the White House. The economy is the number one issue for voters, and President Biden has been unable to make Americans feel better about their financial circumstances over the...
Published 07/01/24
While voters were anticipating moments of political déjà vu at the first presidential debate, the time that’s lapsed since President Biden and former President Trump took to the debate stage in 2020 was clear as day. Leaving voters wondering, where do we go from here? Republican Strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies, Colin, and National Reporter and Columnist for the Washington Examiner, Salena Zito provide post-presidential debate analysis and how both presidential candidate...
Published 06/28/24