The return of American patriotism and culture is back and better than ever! At the NASCAR Daytona 500, fans welcomed President Trump with roaring applause as he took a victory lap in ‘The Beast’ presidential limousine. Pride for our country continued to soar at a hockey game in Montreal, where the United States destroyed Canada with three physical altercations and eventual defeat, after fans booed the Star Spangled Banner. Join Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay on this episode of The Spectacle Podcast as they discuss the cultural phenomenon in sports and entertainment. Melissa and Scott also analyze how the culture has gotten to a tipping point after being fed up by the Left’s woke agenda running rampant in America for years. Tune in to hear their discussion!

President Trump announced that he would push for reciprocal tariffs in response to other countries raising tariffs on American goods. In this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay break down the usage and meaning of tariffs and expose a significant truth: America does not have free trade. Melissa and Scott explain how Trump’s economic policies and strategy could benefit Americans and how future trade negotiations affect our economy. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Vice President JD Vance called out the hypocrisy of Europe at the Munich Security Conference and the Paris AI Summit last week, which launched further discussions in foreign policy. In this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the impact of Vance’s speech and the issues of free speech and expression in Europe. They also discuss CBS News’ Margaret Brennan’s distasteful comments about how free speech enabled the Holocaust and the future of American relations with Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine, and Vladimir Putin and Russia, among others. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Conservative women find fulfillment and purpose more than their liberal counterparts. The 2024 American Family Survey found that 37 percent of young conservative women are “completely satisfied” with their life, compared to 12 percent of young liberal women. Join Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo on this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast as they analyze the results from the survey and discuss why liberal women tend to be more unhappy than conservatives. Ellie and Lyrah draw from their own life experiences as conservative women and discuss how marriage and religion play an integral role in living a flourishing life. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Women and former clinicians continue to report on the terrible “care” provided by Planned Parenthood — from botched abortions, to medical malpractice, to underpaid and undertrained staff. On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss Planned Parenthood’s failure to care for women and its dismal clinic conditions. Ellie and Lyrah comment on how the organization’s downfall paves the way for women to seek better care from pro-life clinics. Tune in to hear their discussion!

The LIX Super Bowl festivities included the first presidential appearance by Donald Trump, amplified boos for Travis Kelce’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift, and mixed reactions to Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s halftime performance. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay reflect on highlights and moments of the Super Bowl. Melissa and Scott discuss the cultural implications invoked by Kendrick Lamar’s artistic message, which included hidden references to his drama with Canadian rapper Drake, such as a cameo to Drake’s former flame, tennis star Serena Williams. Melissa and Scott also break down various Super Bowl commercials and the denouncement of social justice that has been impressed on Americans in previous years. Tune in to hear their discussion!

As Elon Musk’s DOGE continues to reveal continued misuse of taxpayer dollars and government oversight, artificial intelligence is proving to be a helpful tool in keeping the government transparent to the American people.

Join Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay on The Spectacle Podcast as they scratch the surface of how the use of technological logic maps can monitor various systems and crack down on government spending. Melissa and Scott talk about the beauty of artificial intelligence revealing hidden corruption by deep state bureaucrats, and how the American people continue to demand proper leadership and accountability by the government. Tune in to hear their discussion!

New York City federal judge Paul Engelmayer temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s DOGE from looking into government systems, claiming that Musk has no legal power to access the systems employed by the U.S. Department of Treasury. In this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay criticized the Left and these federal judges who are halting government audits that the American people want. Melissa and Scott discuss the potential strategies by President Trump and his team to combat the deep state and their administrators. Tune in to hear their discussion!

What were the most impactful commercials shown at this year’s Super Bowl? While many of the advertisements showcased the shift in American attitudes, some organizations, such as Nike and the NFL, doubled down on messages promoting sexism.Join Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo on The Spectator P.M. Podcast as they discuss the cultural impact of this year’s Super Bowl advertisements. Ellie and Lyrah discuss various commercials and react to their messaging — from Rocket Mortgage’s pro-life message to the controversial gospel message promoted by He Gets Us. Tune in to hear their discussion!