Anyone expecting Meghan Markle’s presence is formally greeted by someone announcing her as “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.” A recent interview by Harper’s Bazaar detailed an odd encounter with Markle in which she was announced as the duchess to a room of only two people.

On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo criticize Markle’s entitled behavior that comes in spite of her losing her royal duties and privileges. They also talk about how Markle is perceived by the public eye and how she needs to distance herself from her former royal identity. Tune in to hear their discussion!

A recent mini-documentary by Tucker Carlson revealed what the FBI wanted to keep hidden about Thomas Crooks, the man who attempted to assassinate President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay suggest and unpack how the FBI is complicit in covering up the truth behind Thomas Crooks’, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. In each case, Melissa and Scott highlight the lack of transparency and the FBI’s interference to hide things from the American public. They also highlight the lack of public trust and the need for authorities to be accountable and honest. Tune in to hear their discussion!

While the stock market soars, Americans struggle to afford housing, groceries, and a McDonald’s Happy Meal.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay explain this phenomenon and discuss what’s really behind the disparity in the economy. They navigate through the different challenges Americans face in the housing market, criticizing  President Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan proposal. They also explain the consequences of corporatism and crony capitalism, many of which were brought about by the 2008 financial collapse and policies by former president Barack Obama. Tune in to hear their discussion!

As the film industry struggles at an all-time low in ratings and box office performance, can conservatives step up to the challenge and make Hollywood great again?

Screenwriter and American Spectator columnist Lou Aguilar joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss Hollywood’s poor decision to focus on woke messaging rather than quality storytelling. They discuss films and shows that have been ruined by DEI, such as Robin Hood, The Witcher, The Wheel of Time, Tron: Ares, and The Lord of the Rings. They also express the need for a revival of idealized storylines in film rather than cynical ones. Tune in to hear their discussion!

The University of California, San Diego, released a shocking report that revealed an explosion of students who are enrolled in remedial math courses.

Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo break down the study and how DEI-based policies have ruined university institutions. Ellie and Lyrah explain how the removal of standardized testing and COVID-19 have played major roles in the declining academic performance among today’s university students. They also discuss another study from the University of Maine that claims Disney’s animated films further fat-phobic narratives. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Nicki Minaj is one of the rare Hollywood celebrities using her massive platform to bring attention to the Christian genocide in Nigeria. In response to Trump’s decision to recognize Nigeria as a country of particular concern due to religious freedom violations, Minaj responded on X, “We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion.”

On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo praise Minaj’s efforts to shed light on the issue and criticize the mainstream media for their biased reporting. They contrast Minaj with other celebrities, who mainly use their platforms for woke messaging. For example, Wicked: For Good stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo claim that the world of Oz “has always been a queer place.” Tune in to hear their discussion!

Agenda 2030 is a plan put together by the United Nations that focuses on sustainable development — by means of controlling the lives of citizens through rent economy and population control.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay expand on the possibility of these plans that the UN has in place. Melissa and Scott explain the consequences of some of the proposed ideas in Agenda 2030, pointing to examples in China and Europe. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Four LGBTQ Condé Nast employees went viral for their disrespectful confrontation with the magazine’s HR officer. The employees were later fired for their “gross misconduct and policy violations.”

On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay criticize the entitled behavior exhibited by the Condé Nast employees. Melissa and Scott also discuss the challenges facing the publishing industry and criticize the political agenda behind magazines like Vogue. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Americans can now breathe a sigh of relief as the U.S. Senate Democrats finally came to the table with a 60-40 vote to end the shutdown.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay analyze and break down how the shutdown has crumbled the Democrats and the opportunities for the Republican Party.   Melissa and Scott also discuss what the end of the shutdown means for SNAP benefits and healthcare for Americans under the Affordable Care Act. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Silicon Valley startup companies like Preventive, Orchid, and Nucleus all share a common goal: giving parents the “perfect” baby. Preventative is pursuing embryo editing, while Orchid and Nucleus Genomics use screening to tell parents which of their embryos — meaning their biological children — to discard.

The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo criticize the companies and CEOs that are trying to normalize genetically modifying embryos. Ellie and Lyrah explain the ethical harms of embryo editing and emphasize the thousands of lives that are at stake behind this evil practice. Tune in to hear their discussion!