The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

The Trump administration is working hard to enforce immigration policies and prevent illegal aliens from entering and infiltrating our country. The Census Bureau even reported 2.9 million fewer foreign-born people than a year prior, indicating the effectiveness of Trump’s ‘tough on immigration’ tactics.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay credit the Trump administration for matters the media is overlooking. They discuss the increase in ICE deportations, the increase in H-1B visa costs, and how reduced illegal immigration is making our country safer. Melissa and Scott lay the case that Trump is implementing what the American people are voting for, and what his actions mean for the country as it prepares for another election season. Tune in to hear their discussion!

One wife posted her husband’s private notes to their child on TikTok, and instead of praising the gesture, she criticized him for not meeting her expectations. This is one piece of a bigger phenomenon of spouses going on social media to demean and complain about their significant other, making the internet involved in an otherwise private marital conflict.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay express their concerns about oversharing online, and the dangers about posting children on social media. Melissa and Scott draw from personal experience about sharing private information online, and the example set by Dolly Parton. Tune in to hear their discussion!

A new study found that 31 percent of Gen Z regrets casting their vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Consequently, Gen Zers are the most pessimistic about America’s future compared to previous generations.

The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Lyrah Margo and Madelynn McLaughlin discuss the attitudes of Gen Z and whether or not they agree with the study’s findings. Lyrah and Madelynn explain how Gen Z’s craving for instant gratification has led Gen Z to look down upon America, and offer encouragement for their fellow peers. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Using terms like “birthing people,” “chestfeeding,” and “LatinX” is being discouraged by Democrats like Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and even Gavin Newsom.

The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Lyrah Margo and Madelynn McLaughlin expound on the Left’s retreat from their woke language and why their political messaging failed to resonate with voters.   They discuss how the Democrats are desperate to resonate with voters once again, and what it means for future elections. Tune in to hear their discussion!

In addressing Jewish Democrats, Dana Nessel suggested that they should follow in the footsteps of their ancestor, Queen Esther, and “sacrifice the comfort, safety, and security, and even the very future of our own people” to support Abdul El-Sayed’s bid for the Senate.

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay criticize Nessel’s comments and offer the correct interpretation of the Biblical account of Esther. They address the anti-semitism problem festering on the Left, and examine why the Jewish community still supports the Democratic Party. Tune in to hear their discussion!

A growing number of Americans are learning to embrace self-sufficiency. New data from Curion found that nearly 70 percent of Americans make, grow, or preserve their own food at home.

Robert and Jill Malone, authors of Homesteading for Health: One Farm Family’s Guide to Food, Land, and Self-Sufficiency, join The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss their homesteading journey and the lessons they’ve acquired along the way. The Malones expand on everything one should consider with homesteading (land, finances, resources, and skill sets) and its appeal to Americans who desire healthy and self-sufficient living. Tune in to hear their discussion!

What do Democrats like Kathy Hochul, James Talerico, and Gavin Newsom have in common? All three are paying homage to Islam for political gain.

The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Lyrah Margo and Madelynn McLaughlin discuss Hochul wearing a hijab, Talerico’s quoting an Islamic mystic during a church sermon, and Newsom recognizing two Islamic holidays as state holidays. They explain the Left’s double standard between other religions and Christianity, and call out the Democrats’ political pandering. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Ten organizations — including Planned Parenthood, the Center for Reproductive Rights and the National Women’s Law Center — are receiving more than $10 million in donations from Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Festival. More than 45,000 people attended to hear music from Rodrigo and other artists such as Chappell Roan, Mitski and Doechii.

On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Lyrah Margo and Madelynn McLaughlin discuss Rodrigo’s intentions with the concert and the pushback from peaceful pro-life protesters outside the event. Lyrah and Madelynn explain how abortion is not true female empowerment but rather a toxic message that celebrities like Rodrigo are pushing on young women. Tune in to hear their discussion.

Back in the day, there used to be social norms where people who didn’t get in line with what was accepted were typically teased or told to change their behavior. Now that social standards have collapsed, we have what Melissa calls “an overabundance of weirdos.”

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay explain how the decline in public conduct warrants some sort of social correction. They discuss how people have become more sensitive to criticism and how parents, team sports, and structured environments can combat this issue. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Flock cameras are becoming a controversial topic over whether they violate an American’s civil liberties. With constant surveillance in public spaces and even homes, what are these companies doing with our information?

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay address their concerns about public surveillance and the problems within its infrastructure. Melissa and Scott point to increased crime and less enforcement as the reason why more Flock cameras are being used, and how the anti-Flock discussion could be benefiting a police body-camera company, Axon. Tune in to hear their discussion!