Episode 060:

In Episode 060 of The Cigar Politico, we kick things off with some personal updates as Clint talks about the bittersweet milestone of getting a kid ready for college and what that transition looks like for parents.

From there, we dive into the lighter side of corporate PR disasters, breaking down the McDonald’s CEO’s painfully awkward burger promotion video that left the internet cringing.

The conversation then shifts to politics as we analyze the results of the March 3 Texas primary elections, including the shake-ups across the state and what they could mean heading into November. Among the headline results: a competitive U.S. Senate primary that saw James Talarico win the Democratic nomination, while John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head to a Republican runoff, setting up a major political showdown.  

We also discuss Trump’s State of the Union and the political theater surrounding it, including a viral commentary from Stephen A. Smith. Smith criticized Democrats for refusing to stand and made the point that supporting American citizens means supporting people of all races and ethnicities across the country.

Finally, we close the episode with a look at military action in Iran and what the developing conflict could mean for U.S. foreign policy and global stability.

It’s a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from family milestones to fast-food marketing fails, Texas politics, Washington drama, and international tensions.

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00:00 Intro, Cigars, & Current Events

12:52 Sports (including 60 seconds on the Stars)

24:28 College

39:10 Two local schools vote against a "prayer period" during the school day

46:02 Jesse Jackson Funeral

49:28 McDonald's CEO and the "product"

55:59 Texas Primary Election results

1:24:58 Trump's State of the Union

1:33:12 Iran

Episode 059

In Episode 59 of The Cigar Politico, Clint and Kyle light up a cigar and break down the week’s biggest headlines—from international controversy to the upcoming Texas primary elections.

The guys start with a look at recent U.S. Winter Olympic victories and how Team USA is performing on the world stage. From there, they shift into politics and examine the flood of political ads hitting Texas ahead of the primary, highlighting several of the major races on the ballot—including the U.S. Senate contest.

They also discuss the new Air Force One paint job, and a new fresh image for the Presidency.

The conversation turns sharply toward national political leadership, where Clint and Kyle weigh in on AOC and California Governor Gavin Newsom, questioning their messaging and leadership as potential Democratic ticket frontrunners.

Finally, the episode wraps with a look across the Atlantic at the shocking arrest of Prince Andrew, and what it could mean for the British royal family and international headlines.

Grab a cigar and join the conversation.

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00:00 Intro, Cigars, & Current Events

06:49 Cowboy Hats & Kid Update

14:30 The PITT and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

20:36 Jury Duty & Political Mailers

22:26 Kyle hates being an adult

31:12 Dads (this guy's an idiot)

37:27 USA Winter Olympics

43:36 Celebrity Deaths, Avalanche, & Nancy Guthrie

51:00 More Political Ads

1:01:04 Mamdani's New York

1:05:37 AF One gets new paint

1:09:51 Presidential Libraries

1:15:01 AOC & Newsom are terrible

1:31:11 Prince Andrew is Arrested

1:41:10 Smoke Sessions

Episode 058: 

Kyle and Clint light up and jump straight in with opening commentary before diving into the roar of the Daytona 500 and if Kyle will ever become a NASCAR fan.

At the 25-minute mark, the guys break down Justin Bieber at the Grammy Awards, celebrity culture, and how entertainment and politics continue to blur.

The guys talk about Valentine’s Day just passed, being a spouse and a parent at the same time as well as provide a medal count and update on the Winter Olympics in Milan.

The second half gets political.

Clint and Kyle unpack the SAVE Act—what the bill actually says (point by point) what it changes, and why it’s sparking debate nationwide. They follow that with commentary on Barack Obama weighing in on Los Angeles’ homelessness crisis and what responsibility local vs. federal leaders carry.

Next up: the United States Environmental Protection Agency rolling back vehicle emissions standards and what that means for consumers, automakers, and the broader regulatory climate.

They close with Marco Rubio speaking at the Munich Security Conference, foreign policy optics, before Clint walks through his sample Republican Primary ballot as early voting begins this week.

Cigars, culture, politics, and a little Texas edge — just another week at The Cigar Politico.

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00:00 Cigars, Opening Commentary

07:15 Daytona

25:09 Bieber at the Grammys

33:04 Valentines Day

38:13 Winter Olympics Update

42:34 The SAVE Act

1:03:35 Obama on LA's Homeless Problem

1:09:14 EPA rolls back vehicle emissions standards

1:20:50 Lifetouch Photography & JE connection

1:29:52 Local school ICE walkouts

1:36:08 Projecting the 2028 Democratic field

1:38:45 Rubio in Munich

1:49:08 Early Voting Begins

This week's pod is packed with SuperBowl takes and what we are watching post-football (Baseball, NASCAR, the Winter Olympics)  We also recap the Grammy Awards and JellyRoll's take that no one should care what his opinion is (preach!).

We then dive into the political stories of the week, Trump letting a distasteful video get posted, not really apologizing, and our surprise the story kinda died.

Early voting for the 2026 primaries begins next week and we take a look at John Cornyn's Senate Seat up for grabs.

Its a free for all lineup of stories and commentary from the week gone by.

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00:00 Opening & Cigars

11:50 The Mavs

18:15 Superbowl LX

38:46 NASCAR & The Winter Olympics

53:02 Grammy's Recap

57:02 JellyRoll

1:01:27 Billie Eilish

1:04:09 Trump Lion King/Obamas Video

1:12:57 2026 Primaries & Cornyn's Senate Seat

1:23:52 Texas Republican Primary Propositions & Property Taxes

1:30:55 Nancy Guthrie

1:33:33 Minnesota?

1:36:16 Social Media woes

1:42:39 Wrap Up & the Week Ahead

Episode 056 – Winter Weather, Grading Trump’s First Year, & the Minnesota Propaganda War

In Episode 56 of The Cigar Politico, we kick things off talking about the recent snow and ice that rolled through Texas and how winter weather seems to bring everything to a halt across the country. From there, we shift into awards season — the politics, the performances, and whether Hollywood has any broader influence.

We also take a look at the first year of Donald Trump’s return to office, grading the administration’s performance so far and discussing how public perception compares to policy outcomes. The conversation turns toward the economy and why everyday Americans still feel like things are getting more expensive despite improving headlines and economic indicators.

The guys dive into what they describe as a growing propaganda battle taking place in Minnesota, examining media narratives, political messaging, and how stories evolve depending on who’s telling them. We also discuss Don Lemon’s arrest and the legal arguments surrounding the FACE Act, and whether enforcement in this case was justified.

Finally, we wrap up with Kid Rock’s appearance before Congress, where he spoke about the rising cost of concert tickets, industry fees, and whether government involvement has any place in fixing the live entertainment market.

As always, it’s a wide-ranging conversation covering politics, culture, economics, and current events — all with a cigar in hand.

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00:00 Opening comments, ice & snow stories

21:02 The SuperBowl and do you like snow games?

25:11 Awards Season & Music

37:21 Grading the 1st year of Trump 2.0

45:02 Is it the economy or lifestyle expectations?

1:00:16 The Minnesota Propaganda War

1:09:26 Minnesota has a new sheriff in town

1:24:15 Don Lemon finds out

1:31:23 SAVE Act

1:37:37 Texas Democratic Senate Debate

1:41:43 Kid Rock fights for Concert Ticket prices

1:54:24 New Segment: The Cigar Lounge Bookshelf & Technology in the Classroom

Episode 55 is a wide-ranging conversation with local rancher and entrepreneur Lee Wells, a true Texan man who wears a lot of hats—and wears them well. Lee joins us to talk about his life as a rancher and entrepreneur, including supplying beef for his farm-to-table burger restaurant. We dig deep into Texas agriculture, with a special focus on the beef industry, global market pressures, and how international forces impact American ranchers.

Beyond the ranch, Lee shares insights from his work as a documentary filmmaker, author, podcaster, and pastor, offering a unique perspective on leadership, faith, and building meaningful businesses. We also zoom out to discuss the mindset of entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and a few current political stories shaping the country right now.

It’s a thoughtful, grounded conversation about food, faith, freedom, and what it means to live a purpose-driven life in modern America.

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We're back for the new year and Episode 054 kicks off with the NFL regular season coming to a close, playoff pictures tightening up, and the coaching carousel heating up. From there, we shift gears into international and domestic politics, breaking down the Trump administration’s move to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and what it signals for U.S. policy in the Western Hemisphere.

We also dig into Minnesota politics, where Tim Walz announces he will not seek another term as governor amid mounting scandal—raising big questions about accountability, media silence, and what comes next for the state’s leadership.

Before wrapping up with current events we look back a couple weeks to one of the most eyebrow-raising developments of 2025: the Trump administration reviving letters of marque, effectively authorizing private citizens to go after drug-smuggling boats. We discuss the historical roots of privateers, whether this strategy can actually work, and what it says about the escalating fight against international drug trafficking.

As always—sports, politics, history, and the stories of the day while enjoying a nice cigar.

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00:00 Opening & Cigar talk

08:40 Dallas Cowboys, coaching carousel, & sports

19:14 Texas Sports Academy using Texas ESAs for "education"

33:14 Nicolas Maduro is arrested and arraigned

51:01 Nancy Pelosi says no doubt the Dems win the House in 2026

54:23 Tim Walz suspends campaign for Governor of Minnesota

1:00:51 Trump Admin revives Letters of Marque for Privateers

1:07:03 FCC cancels all new foreign drone licenses

1:09:59 SNAP benefits may no longer be used for junk food

1:13:27 GLP-1 is now in pill form

1:20:03 Jim Beam shuts down oldest operating distillery for 1 year

1:25:44 Trump recalls National Guard from 3 US cities

1:26:46 Smoke Sessions & Catching Up on current events

Episode 053 kicks off with some big cultural and political headlines, starting with Jelly Roll being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry—and receiving a pardon from the Tennessee governor, sparking a broader conversation about redemption and second chances.

We then shift to geopolitics and energy as Venezuela faces a tightening oil quarantine, breaking down what it means for global supply, U.S. foreign policy, and Trump's message to Maduro.

On the domestic front, we dig into the auto industry as Ford Motor Company shutters its Lightning EV plant in Kentucky, raising serious questions about electric vehicle demand, government incentives, and whether the EV push is outpacing reality.

We wrap the episode by responding to comments made by Texas State Representative Brent Money in Episode 052—clarifying our question, expanding on the negative impact of expanded homestead exemptions on local schools, and continuing the conversation around Texas politics and accountability.

As always, it’s unfiltered discussion, real context, and straight talk without the corporate media gloss.

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00:00 Opening & Cigars

10:25 Jake Paul Fight

13:15 Jelly Roll has a great week

21:03 Texas school population numbers released

28:47 WB buys Netflix

32:03 Lake Mead at historic lows

38:18 Venezuela Oil Quarantine

48:06 Ford shutters Kentucky EV Plant

1:03:57 Historical Society sues Trump over the Ballroom

1:08:18 Expanded discussion on school finance (follow up from Episode 052)

1:23:16 Smoke Sessions

This week on The Cigar Politico, we’re joined by Texas State Representative Brent Money (House District 2) for an in-depth conversation on some of the most pressing issues today.

We also discuss the sharp decline in narco boat activity, highlighting how the Trump administration’s enforcement strategy has dramatically reduced maritime drug smuggling in the Caribbean—down by roughly 91%. We discuss why aggressive interdiction matters, how cutting off trafficking routes protects American lives, and why slowing the flow of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs is a national security issue, not just a border talking point.

The conversation turns to public education, where we discuss school funding, accountability, and the ongoing battle over the future direction of Texas schools. We also dive into the rapid expansion of AI data centers across Texas, examining their economic upside, infrastructure strain, energy demands, and long-term implications for the state.

We wrap things up with Rep. Money’s predictions for upcoming Texas races, offering insight into what he’s seeing on the ground and how the political landscape may shift in the next election cycle.

As always, it’s a candid, no-nonsense discussion you won’t hear anywhere else.

00:00 Opening Discussion

09:26 Austrailia bans social media for kids under 16 & the Texas school cell phone ban

19:55 Rep. Money's thoughts on the 89th Regular Session of the Texas House

41:35 Family life as a State Representative

55:45 Narco-boats & stemming the tide of drugs in the Gulf

1:15:02 Property Tax Reform & Public Education Funding

2:04:42 AI Data Centers in Texas

2:12:54 Texas Agriculture (House Committee)

2:20:11 The THC debate in Texas

2:27:21 Notable Texas Races

2:44:45 Texas Redistricting Races

Episode 51 — “Culturally Normal”

In this week’s episode, Clint and Kyle dive into the usual mix of sports updates and the biggest stories shaping the week. We break down the Tim Walz Minnesota Somali funding scandal, what’s known so far, and Tim's offense to the R-word.

From there, we turn to a series of Trump-related headlines: an executive order that autopen signatures are void, the rollout of proposed “Trump baby bank accounts”, and the Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments on birthright citizenship—a case that could have huge implications on the interpretation of the Constitution for over 150 years.

We also play and react to a viral clip of California Governor Gavin Newsom calling on Democrats to start being more “culturally normal,” and what that means heading into 2026 and beyond.

Another episode packed with politics, culture, and the usual banter.

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00:00 Opening & Cigar Talk

07:00 Pearl Harbor Remembrance

13:03 Is Black Friday dead?

17:48 Mascots

20:45 Sports talk, Concussions,The Cowboys chances, Schotty for the Win

31:44 CFP Bracket

38:50 Tyson factory closes

42:07 Gallup poll says lowest number of Americans drink regularly

46:09 Campbell's Soup

51:18 Netflix tries to buy WB/HBO

53:19 Trump increases Medal of Honor pension

58:54 Tim Walz Somali Fraud Scheme

1:10:12 Trump EO on AutoPen signings

1:17:57 New Texas laws taking effect

1:28:42 Trump baby savings accounts

1:31:49 SCOTUS agrees to hear Trump's EO on Birthright Citizenship

1:41:55 Gavin Newsom says Dems need to be "Culturally Normal"

1:51:48 Wrap Up