Tactical Pause Podcast

This week on Tactical Pause, we're joined by Biggie Doom, the viral TikTok content creator known for his hilarious political parody videos and fictional campaign characters.

We talk about what inspired him to start creating political satire, how his videos gained widespread attention, and the intersection of comedy and politics.

Then Biggie sticks around for something a little different, joining us as a guest commentator to discuss the latest political headlines, current events, and everything in between.

It's political commentary with a healthy dose of humor!

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In this episode of the Tactical Pause Podcast, we sit down with Rich Gold, Democratic candidate for Missouri House District 43, Navy veteran, and small business owner, to discuss his campaign and the issues impacting working families across Missouri.After serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy and retiring as a Chief Petty Officer, Rich brought his leadership experience back home to Missouri. Now, he's running for state representative with a focus on affordability, rural healthcare, government accountability, and putting everyday Missourians first.Can candidates like Rich Gold help change the political landscape in rural Missouri? And are voters becoming more concerned about affordability and accountability than party affiliation?Join us for a conversation about the challenges facing Missouri and what it takes to run for office in a district where the odds aren't traditionally in your favor.👍 Enjoyed the conversation? LIKE this video, SHARE it, and SUBSCRIBE to the Tactical Pause Podcast!We're two combat veterans bringing you unfiltered conversations about politics, current events, and the issues affecting everyday Americans. We also sit down with candidates, elected officials, and other voices from across the political landscape.🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss our weekly episodes, interviews, and political commentary.🎧 Also available on YouTube!Link to Collapse by Jared Diamond: https://amzn.to/4apHtqW#TacticalPausePodcast #RichGold #MissouriPolitics #MOHD43 #Midterms2026 #RuralAmerica #VeteransInPolitics #Healthcare #Affordability #PoliticalInterviews #Election2026

With the midterms approaching, we have brought together our candidate interviews in one place to help voters hear directly from the people asking for their vote.This nearly four-hour special features our conversations with Jon Rosenthal, Jacky Hernandez, Mackenzie Miller, John Duresky, Josh Smead, Nick Miller, and Chris Reichard, covering races in Texas, Utah, Washington, and Missouri.We know four hours is a lot, so the video is fully chaptered by candidate, making it easy to jump directly to the interviews and races you’re interested in. 0:00 Introduction3:14 Jon Rosenthal for Texas Railroad Commissioner42:14 Jacky Hernandez for Texas House District 211:09:22 Mackenzie Miller for Utah Senate District 111:51:28 John Duresky for Washington Congressional District 42:23:14 Josh Smead for Missouri Congressional District 63:04:41 Nick Miller for Missouri Senate District 183:31:46 Chris Reichard for Missouri Congressional District 8Our goal is simple: give voters an opportunity to hear from the candidates themselves and be as informed as possible heading into the midterms.🎙️ Please show your support for Tactical Pause by Subscribing to our channel.#TacticalPause #Midterms #Election2026 #CandidateInterviews #Politics #VoteInformed

Republicans are starting to distance themselves from Donald Trump as the midterms approach — but why now?

In this episode of Tactical Pause, we dig into the shifting political landscape heading toward the midterms. We discuss Republicans breaking with Trump on key issues, the ongoing negotiations involving Iran, voter suppression concerns, GOP spending in districts once considered safe, and the White House battle with CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

Are these genuine changes in priorities, or are candidates responding to the political pressure of an approaching election? We give our perspectives on what we're seeing and what it could mean as voters head to the polls.

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What is America’s Main Street Party, and how is its approach to choosing candidates supposed to work?In this Tactical Pause interview, we sit down with Tom Joseph of America’s Main Street Party to discuss the organization, its community-based candidate selection process, how candidates ultimately reach the ballot, and what the party hopes to accomplish as it develops.We also dig into some of the practical questions surrounding the idea: How are candidates selected? How does this work within existing primary systems? What prevents someone from simply claiming the Main Street label? And when should voters expect to actually see Main Street candidates on the ballot?Whether you're satisfied with the current two-party system or skeptical of alternatives, this conversation offers a closer look at a different approach to political organization and candidate selection.Subscribe to Tactical Pause Podcast for more conversations with candidates, political leaders, organizations, and voices from across the political spectrum.Find out more about America's Main Street Party at https://www.mainstreetparty.org/Link to Collapse by Jared Diamond: https://amzn.to/4apHtqW#AmericasMainStreetParty #MainStreetParty #TomJoseph #TacticalPausePodcast #Politics #ThirdParty #IndependentPolitics #Elections #PoliticalReform #USPolitics

Chris Reichard, candidate for Missouri’s 8th Congressional District, joins the Tactical Pause Podcast to discuss the issues affecting Missourians and why he’s running for Congress.We talk about the rapid growth of data centers, the challenges facing rural Missouri, the impact of tariffs on farmers and working families, healthcare access, veterans’ issues, and the influence of money in American politics.As a disabled Iraq War veteran, Chris also shares his perspective on how the country treats those who served and what he believes needs to change in Washington.🎙️ Tactical Pause Podcast — Clear Analysis. Honest Conversation. Strategic Perspective.Subscribe for more candidate interviews and political conversations from two combat veterans.Learn more about Chris Reichard's campaign at https://reichardforrep.com/Link to Collapse by Jared Diamond: https://amzn.to/4apHtqW#TacticalPause #ChrisReichard #Missouri #MO08 #MissouriPolitics #Veterans #Election2026 #Politics #Congress

With the 2026 midterms approaching, the battle over voting rights is heating up.This week on Tactical Pause, we break down the Trump administration’s latest election moves and the growing debate over voter suppression, voter eligibility, mail-in ballots, and who controls the rules of American elections.We also dig into climate change, the politics surrounding it, and briefly check in on the continuing war in Iran.Are these election measures about protecting election integrity—or could they make it harder for eligible Americans to vote? We give our perspectives and break down what’s at stake heading into November.👍 Like the episode, 💬 tell us what you think in the comments, and subscribe to Tactical Pause for weekly political conversations from two combat veterans who aren’t afraid to disagree.👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UyG4Jp #TacticalPause #Trump #VoterSuppression #VotingRights #Midterms2026 #ClimateChange #Iran #Politics #Veterans #PoliticalPodcast

Army veteran Nick Miller is running for Missouri State Senate District 18, and he joins the Tactical Pause Podcast to discuss his campaign and the issues affecting communities across the district.We talk with Nick about his military service and what led him to seek public office, along with his views on education, healthcare, and the challenges facing rural Missourians. We also discuss what he believes needs to change and the kind of representation he hopes to bring to District 18.Tactical Pause is hosted by two combat veterans bringing clear analysis, honest conversation, and strategic perspective to politics and current events.Topics include:• Nick Miller’s Army background and decision to run• Education in Missouri• Healthcare access and affordability• Challenges facing rural communities• His priorities for Missouri Senate District 18Link to Collapse by Jared Diamond: https://amzn.to/4apHtqW#NickMiller #MissouriPolitics #MissouriSenate #District18 #RuralMissouri #Veterans #Healthcare #Education #TacticalPausePodcast

Trump is threatening to raise tariffs on Canada to 50%. What would an escalating trade war with one of America’s closest allies and largest trading partners actually mean for Americans already struggling with affordability?

This week on Tactical Pause, we break down the growing U.S.–Canada trade fight and the affordability crisis hitting American households. We also tackle a bigger economic question: Should billionaires even exist?

Then we turn to national defense. With the war in Iran putting new pressure on U.S. military resources, we examine whether the military-industrial complex is actually slowing down American defense production—and why spending enormous amounts of money doesn’t necessarily mean we can produce weapons and equipment quickly enough when they're needed.

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In this episode of Tactical Pause, we break down several major stories where politics, military policy, and national security collide.

We discuss the Trump administration's use of National Defense Areas along the U.S.–Mexico border and what it means to use military-controlled land as part of immigration enforcement.

We also look overseas as the United States steps back from portions of its annual military exercises with South Korea, and discuss what that could mean for readiness and America's relationship with one of its most important allies in the Pacific.

Finally, we turn to the USS Abraham Lincoln and reports about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier—looking at what those conditions say about the demands being placed on American sailors and the broader state of military readiness.

As combat veterans, we bring our own experiences and perspectives to the conversation—but we don't expect you to agree with us. Join the discussion in the comments and let us know what you think.

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