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Let's face it - Congress is a little bit of a mess right now. After going to the brink of a government shutdown, just days later Matt Gaetz led a rebellion against Speaker McCarthy leaving the House of Representatives Speaker-less, void of the ability to govern. 8 Republicans joined every Democrat to remove McCarthy, and things are in disarray. Even Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell referred to the situation as a "Hammerlock of Dysfunction." So what happens now? On this week's Flyover Country the crew breaks down everything you need to know about the Speaker battle and what to expect going forward. We also update folks on the KY Governor's race and talk crime in our nation's capital. Join us on Flyover Country! 

Tensions are HIGH on Capitol Hill. We got elbows in the back, Senators challenging people to fights and a House member on the verge of being expelled. Welcome to Congress! Along with all that, big news this week as Joe Manchin announces he won't seek another term - priming Republicans to get some control back in the Senate. While all this happens, Speaker Johnson negotiates a deal to keep government open and Xi is sending more pandas! All that and more on Flyover Country!

The best political tradition in Kentucky (and maybe America?) is back this weekend! The St. Jerome Fancy Farm picnic is set to draw big names and big crowds this weekend for what is sure to be a raucous and memorable day. Joining us on today's show is the Fancy Farm Political Chairman Steven Elder to talk about this Saturday's events and prep Kentuckians for the big day. Road tripping down to West Kentucky? Listen to today's episode and get ready for a great day! And make sure to stop by and say 'hello' to the Flyover Country crew this weekend - with another special emergency pod coming! 

It was a rocking night 2 of the DNC as some premier speakers took the stage - headline by the Obamas and Doug Emhoff. While Bernie Sanders was decrying billionaires, only to be followed up by a literal billionaire - last night's speakers played plenty of hits for Democrats, with some strong calls to action and hope. But perhaps none of it was as memorable as Lil Jon performing 'Turn Down for What' to hype the crowd. We discuss it all on today's Flyover Country - join us!

From this week's Hack on Tap Podcast: This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by Scott Jennings, a GOP strategist, conservative columnist, and CNN commentator. The Hacks discuss Johnson’s Speakership and the battle to pass aid packages, star GOP recruits, foreign wars, campus free speech, Biden’s messaging, and Trump’s trials.

In last night's debate, the stakes could not have higher for Joe Biden, and in the end - his flop could not bigger. President Biden arrived in Atlanta with his poll numbers falling and major questions about his health - and did nothing to reassure voters that he could handle the job of President. 90 grueling minutes later, calls for Biden to step aside have gotten louder. Trump however, posting a fine performance, now rides some major momentum. So, is it over for Biden? We breakdown everything from last night's debate - NOW on Flyover Country. 

Well, well, well, if it isn't the consequences of Hunter Biden's actions. After skirting the law for years now, it seems Hunter Biden will finally face the music for his crimes. Now the question becomes, 'To what degree was Joe Biden involved?' With all this smoke, the House GOP are now formally investigating President Biden with some intent to impeach. Meanwhile, Speaker McCarthy works to balance the ambitions of his caucus - which is all over the place on debt, funding and more. Here in Kentucky spending in the Governor's race ramps up big time with new ads and big fundraising. Join us now for all the commentary! 

It has been a couple months since Daniel Cameron won the GOP primary for Governor here in Kentucky and he had one last decision to make - a running mate. On Wednesday morning the rumors ended as Cameron announced stalwart conservative State Senator Robby Mills as his Lt. Gov pick. The two will now hit the road together and share their message as November's election draws closer. Outside of Kentucky, Ron DeSantis finally sits down with the "corporate" media, Trump faces another indictment and Huffington Post gets duped. Listen now!

Well - what a week it has been! In a stunning change of heart, on Sunday, President Biden announced his candidacy for a second term was done and he'd be backing his own VP Harris as the next President. In the days that followed, things moved quickly, with delegates throwing their support behind the VP - seemingly avoiding an open convention. Now, with a new candidate for the Democrats, Trump must pivot his attacks, while Harris finds her footing. Tune in this week as we discuss everything from this historical week!

Welcome to the party of Trump. Despite big spending from Haley and DeSantis, Donald Trump cruised to an easy victory on Monday in the Iowa Caucuses, garnering more than 50% of the vote, and winning all but one county. Of course, Haley and DeSantis have both claimed victory in their own way, but the GOP appears set on nominating Trump to take on Biden once again. On today's Flyover Country the crew gives some instant reaction to last night's outcomes, as well as some interesting exit polling on Republican voters. Next up, New Hampshire! 

A big week of headlines in the world of politics AND sports. In Presidential politics, RFK Jr announced his running mate this week. -but maybe more importantly, continues to eat away at Joe Biden in recent polling. Despite closing the gap in some key states, Biden is still far far underwater on most key issues and with many voting blocs. Meanwhile, the folks at MSNBC threw a tantrum this week when it was announced that former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel would join their staff. The revolt led to her contract being ended - but the damage hardly ends there. And this week, baseball's biggest superstar Shohei Ohtani is now embroiled in a gambling scandal. All that and more this week on Flyover Country with Scott Jennings! 

Special release week! Our own Scott Jennings joined David Axelrod and Mike Murphy on their podcast 'Hacks on Tap' this week - and we bringing you that interview now! They talk everything from Trump indictment and poll numbers, to impacts of the GOP debate a week later and of course talk who can beat Biden. Thanks to the Hacks on Tap crew for brining on Scott this week - if you enjoy their content check out the show here: https://www.hacksontap.com/episodes

Welcome to the Iowa Caucus week! After months and months of speculation, votes will soon finally be cast in the GOP primary for President, and to help break it all down our own Scott Jennings joined Josh Kraushaar on the 'Inside the Newsroom' podcast this week. Thanks to our friend Josh and the folks at Jewish Insider for doing a little cross-promotion this week with everything going on! Listen now and tune in tonight to CNN to hear more from Scott.

The latest piece from Scott Jennings takes aim at Senator John Fetterman and Speaker Mike Johnson, two perhaps unlikely bedfellows who have found themselves governing from the middle - and returning some functionality to Congress. Check out the latest column from Scott here, or read on CNN.com at this link: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/23/opinions/mike-johnson-john-fetterman-israel-ukraine-jennings/index.html

Day 3 of the RNC featured a primetime speech from VP nominee JD Vance - but the whole night seemed overshadowed by the words of the Gold Star Families who took the stage. Vance, Trump's granddaughter, his song Junior, all performed well - but no moment seemed more powerful or as political devastating as those families. On today's podcast, we talk through the big moments of the night - all while Joe Biden's candidacy continues to fall apart. Join us on Flyover Country!

Leaks from the White House, concern among Democrats, Governors freaking out, donors asking for answers - it is safe to say things are NOT going well for Joe Biden since last week's debate. Will concerns about the President's health at an all time high, Democrats are scrambling to find answers. Is Biden their only hope? Can they replace him? Who replaces him?! All of it has caused widespread panic - with more questions than answers for Democrats. This week on Flyover Country we dive into the story capturing the nation's attention. Join us! 

This week on CNN, two of the top candidates for the GOP nomination held townhalls in Iowa to make their pitch as the Iowa Caucus draws near. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took center stage on Tuesday night, with Vivek following on Wednesday night. Our own Scott Jennings was lucky enough to be on with CNN both nights following the townhalls so today we are bringing you Scott's and his fellow CNN panelists takes on the two's performances. Join us now for this special edition of Flyover Country with Scott Jennings! 

A big week for the Flyover Country team! After a crazy Friday morning in Louisville with the PGA Championship, our own Sean Southard became the target of some media after a satirical tweet. In Presidential news, Biden and Trump finally get debates on the calendar. But who is that good for? And in international news - the President of Iran dies in a helicopter crash...and some folks are in mourning??? Crazy times! Join us! 

Erick Erickson is in Louisville and BACK on the Flyover Country podcast. The conservative radio host stopped by the Flyover Country studio while in Louisville this week to talk all things current events from Biden, to the future of the GOP and how Governor Brian Kemp gets the best of Trump. We even learn Erick's favorite bourbon! Join us now on Flyover Country!

The November matchups are now set! On Tuesday night voters selected their party's respective nominees for statewide office here in Kentucky, setting up plenty of high profile races up and down the slate. The most high profile however? The battle to be Kentucky's next Governor. On today's episode we dive into the biggest win of the night from the Republicans' rising star Daniel Cameron. Now, what's the playbook for beating Beshear? Does Daniel have the momentum to win? We talk about it all on today's episode. Listen now!

The House is in disarray. More than two weeks after the 'hateful eight' led a revolt to oust Speaker McCarthy, House Republicans have yet to elect a new Speaker. First Scalise fails, now Jim Jordan continues to fall on his face. An attempt to promote the Speaker Pro Temp failed too. All of it is messy. Of course this all comes at a time when the US must step up to assist Israel and Ukraine with new funding. This week, President Biden spent time in Israel - giving us some good, some bad and some really bad. Oh, and don't forget, we are just a few weeks from election day here in Kentucky. We've got it all covered on today's Flyover Country - listen now! 

Nikki Haley may be claiming victory again, but after another true win for Donald Trump in New Hampshire, the GOP primary appears all but over. With millions spent in ads, Haley was still only able to post a 2nd place finish (of 2), receiving most of her support from Democrats and Independents. Trump however, dominated GOP voters, another sign of his strength over the party. So, where do we go from here? Is Haley done? Will Trump move on to a VP pick? The Flyover Country has it all covered on today's episode! Listen now!

Of the top candidates for Governor, Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles has by far the most experience in state government. Now, he is hoping that experience along with his "jeans and boots" approach to campaigning can propel him to win the GOP's nomination for Governor. With some impressive fundraising and a "do-it-yourself" attitude, Quarles has cemented himself in 3rd place with a few weeks to go. Can a split at the top help him slide in to win? Find out on today's Flyover Country! 

On Saturday morning the world awoke to harrowing images from Israel as the terrorist group Hamas began attacks on civilians, killing hundreds in a matter of days. While the US response has been mostly up to par, many on the left has shown their antisemitism loud and clear, backing the deadly and brutal ways of Hamas. On this week's Flyover Country our crew speaks on the barbaric nature of Hamas' terrorism and those who support it. Meanwhile, Congress remains at a stand still as the House searches for a new Speaker. In Kentucky, new ads ramp up the Governor's race as election day draws near. Listen now! 

Wow! Have you caught your breath yet! The Flyover Country crew headed down to the Fancy Farm picnic this weekend to bring you a LIVE reaction podcast following the speeches. Hear our team's instant analysis of the performances - along with special guest appearances including Daniel Cameron, Russell Coleman, Jonathan Shell, Mike Adams and Mark Metcalf right off the stage! Fancy Farm 143, that's a wrap! 

With less than 50 days until election day, Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Governor Andy Beshear faced off in the same venue for the first time since Fancy Farm as they both took part in the state chamber's forum on Wednesday night. With a focus on economic development, Cameron and Beshear offered two differing paths forward for Kentucky, talking jobs, taxes, crime and much more. Over the next month and a half the two will face off a few more times ahead of election day. Outside of Kentucky, Congress is still a mess, Trump's abortion answer is a mess and VP Harris is still saying crazy things while a local reporter in South Carolina grabs the sound bite of the year! All that and more on Flyover Country! 

Night 3 of the DNC was perhaps the most tame night so far. Despite some celebrities taking the stage - the speaker list lacked some energy turning the night into a bit of a snooze fest. Bill Clinton, Tim Walz, Josh Shapiro and more filled the night with plenty of talk about vibes and joy, but not much substance. So, is a good feeling enough to carry the party? On today's podcast we recap night 3 and look forward to the final night as Kamala Harris takes the stage for the biggest speech of her career. Tune in! 

Trump is GUILTY on all counts...so what now?! How will it impact the Presidential race? Will Republicans rally around Trump? Should Biden come out swinging? Does this hurt or help Trump among moderate voters? All the questions asked and answered on today's podcast with special guest and returning guest Jonathan Felts. Join us for an emergency pod on Flyover Country NOW!

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There is perhaps no issue that Senator Mitch McConnell takes more seriously than defending American exceptionalism - and a part of that means defending America's role in the world. Yet today, members within his own party wish to abandon America's role in the world stage and instead embrace a more isolationist role. In speaking with our own Scott Jennings last week, Senator McConnell outlined why we must never abandon our critically important global role and embrace America's greatness. 

Allison Ball has broken plenty of glass ceilings as the State's Treasurer over the last four years. From her historic vote getting, to starting a family and her long list of policy accomplishments, Allison Ball now looks to take her talents to the Auditor's office. A steward of the taxpayers's dollars, Ball hopes to transition into the Auditor's office in 2023 and take on some big challenges. On today's Flyover Country, the current Treasurer and Auditor hopeful chats with our team about her success on the campaign trail, her priorities as the next Auditor and of course, the craziest items in the unclaimed property vault. 

DEI - three letters that in the last four years have dominated political discussions. What once seemed like a well intentioned practice - has shown to be layered in nonsense, racist practices, and marxist ideas. Dr. Erec Smith, a professor and current research fellow at the Cato Institute, joins us today to discuss the problems with DEI, how we can help fix higher ed, and how he sees the perspectives of minority folks changing during these strange times. You can find more from Dr. Smith at FreeBlackThought.com - an organization in which he is the co-founder. Also on today's episode, fresh off the CNN Milwaukee set, Scott returns to recap his week and Biden's interview! Join us! 

See more from Erec Smith here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/opinion/dei-prescriptive-racism/

On Wednesday, Senator Chuck Schumer spoke strongly and directly to the country, and many of his colleagues, amid a sharp rise in antisemitism. Warning those on the left to not abet in the harassment and attacks against Jewish people, Senator Schumer asked allies to condemn the antisemitism and make a clear vow of support for Israel in their war. While Schumer's remarks were clear, President Biden has been all over the map on this issue. And none of it seems to be helping his poll numbers as he continues to hit new lows within his party and with independents. All of this overshadows some new developments in the GOP primary for President - with more debates coming quickly. Are we simply bound for Trump v. Biden 2.0? Sure seems like it... All that and a special announcement from Kevin - listen to Flyover Country now! 

With less than 2 months until election day, Scott Jennings and his CNN colleague Ashley Allison sat down together for a panel discussion this week at the Kentucky Chamber's Annual Dinner. Led by Jacqueline Pitts, the conversation ranged from campaign tactics, to the top issues voters care about, and of course the undecided voter. Thank you to the KY Chamber for hosting - check out the full conversation now! 

On the last night of the 2024 RNC, Hulk Hogan brought down the house! On a night where Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock and Dana White all took the stage - the energy was high as Republicans kept their momentum rolling. Donald Trump wrapped the night up with a long - long winded speech touching on just about everything - while striking a slightly softer tone. We recap it all after a big week in Milwaukee - Listen now!

Two years ago, when Drew Holden first joined us as a guest on Flyover Country, his twitter threads were taking the conservative world by storm. He had become an integral part in holding the media's left wing bias accountable. But not long after his popularity grew - Drew was diagnosed with a brain tumor and his world flipped. Now, a few years after his diagnosis and on the way back, Drew makes his return to Flyover Country and returns to his media watch dog role - with even more in store. Tune in now to hear Drew's story of his metoric rise, shocking health scare and all his new projects. Listen now! 

Find Drew at: https://substack.com/@drewholden360

Twitter: https://x.com/drewholden360

Welcome to primary season! Over the next few weeks Flyover Country is going to interview the leading candidates for the GOP Gubernatorial nomination here in Kentucky. Alan Keck, Mayor of Somerset, kicks off our conversation series this week with a wide ranging conversation on his priorities, the biggest issues facing Kentucky and how he can beat Andy Beshear. What makes Keck a little less "cookie cutter" than his competition? Tune in to find out! 

On Tuesday night, the KY GOP saw plenty of election victories - but perhaps the one they wanted most - still got away. The strength of Andy Beshear's incumbency paired with big fundraising numbers, proved to be simply too much for Daniel Cameron to overcome. On this week's Flyover Country the crew breaks down Kentucky's election results, takes a look into what may have been the determining factors and previews what might be a rough four more years for Beshear. Also this week: Scott joins us from NY as he preps to report on the 3rd GOP debate on CNN. Listen now: this week on Flyover Country! 

Folks, we got us a race. With every new poll, it seems the race from President gets tighter and tighter. Every key swing state is just single digits away for each candidates. Ties are abundant in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, the Sun Belt and many blue wall states. Razor thin margins keep the two candidates apart. So, who is running the best campaign right now? This week, Harris sat down with MSNBC for another interview - while Biden joined the View. Trump continues to hold rallies, while Walz and Vance prep for next week's debate. We discuss it all on today's Flyover Country - join us! 

He's been called the most qualified person to run for Attorney General in Kentucky's history, and there's plenty of reasons for it. Russell Coleman, the GOP nominee's for AG, has served his country as a US Attorney, FBI agent, prosecutor and much more. Now, with early voting underway in Kentucky, Coleman hopes to head to the AG's office to take on violent crime, deadly drugs and federal overreach. With just a few days before the election, Coleman sat down in-studio with the Flyover Country crew to talk about running for office, the Fancy Farm experience and what he hopes to accomplish while serving. Hear now from the lawman himself, Russell Coleman, now on Flyover Country!

Congressman Brad Wenstrup, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, has been working hard to reveal plenty about the COVID-19 pandemic. From gain of function research, to the virus' origin, perhaps no part of the pandemic needs more digging into than the school closures. Last month, AFT's President Randi Weingarten joined the committee to give plenty of non-answers and skirt around the truth. Now, tired of the union's lack of cooperation, Wenstrup and the committee are threatening to subpoena records of communication to the CDC on re-opening schools. Why did Randi have CDC Director Walensky's phone number? Wenstrup aims to find out. Listen now as he joins us on Flyover Country! 

Need more Scott Jennings content this week? Look no farther! Before leaving the RNC, Scott joined the "Today, Explained" podcast from the Vox network to breakdown the convention and give his thoughts on Donald Trump's long-winded speech. Check it out here and find more from Today, Explained on their website: https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast

From the Breitbart Daily News Podcast: Welp, Kamala Harris had her big first interview as the 2024 Democrat presidential nominee on CNN. Was it any good? How likely is she to beat Donald Trump in the November election after it? Why the heck was Tim Walz there? Host Mike Slater attempts to answer these life-altering questions and more with two dynamite guests: Breitbart Senior Writer John Nolte and on-air CNN Contributor Scott Jennings. You won't want to miss their hot takes on what went right and what went wrong last night for Kamala...

Live from Chicago and fresh off the CNN set, Scott Jennings joins us to breakdown everything he saw from Day 1 of the DNC. With some powerful speeches from Senator Warnock, Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez and Governor Beshear - the Democrat kicked things off with a pretty good show on night 1. But perhaps all of it was overshadowed by the man pushed into the late night slot, speaking long after many folks went to bed - President Biden. On today's podcast we've got all our reactions to the big speeches and the interesting scheduling. Join us all week long for coverage of the DNC! 

With a lull in the primary season, all eyes have turned now to Congress and their hopes to pass some kind of bill to alleviate the country's border crisis. The politics of the situation have almost become bigger than the issue itself, as Biden weighs the re-election impact and Trump looks to stall any potential win for Biden. And the crises don't stop as tensions escalate with Iran, with the US losing 3 heroes this week. Can Biden pull things together and solve these major issues before election day? We discuss it all on this week's Flyover Country! 

Another big week of news for the Flyover Country crew to dive into this week on the podcast! Hunter Biden is found guilty - Trump heads to DC to meet with the GOP Congress - Biden gets to ready to debate as calls for him to dropout intensify - and of course, Caitlin Clark continues to take the WBNA by storm. A packed episode with all the big news from the last week - join us! 

With many of the formalities out of the way, Day 2 of the RNC was a speech heavy day - featuring old rivals like Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley and new allies like Vivek Ramaswamy. The message of unity continued throughout the night, with everyone throwing their full fledged support behind Donald Trump. But perhaps no speech was more impactful than that of Sarah Huckabee Sanders. She brought the house down on Day 2 - a sign of a potential rising star. We break it all down this morning for you, Day 2 of the RNC in the books! 

CNN Political analyst, Scott Jennings discusses the current political landscape and the upcoming presidential election. He emphasizes the importance of being informed and avoiding information bubbles. He also highlights the need for a balanced and well-rounded debate in order to make informed decisions. Jennings expresses concerns about the media's coverage of Kamala Harris and the lack of scrutiny she has faced. He discusses the challenges faced by Donald Trump in shifting the momentum and explores the potential strategies he could employ in the upcoming debates. Jennings also touches on the polarization of America and the war on Western civilization, urging vigilance and defense of democratic values. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.

With some memorable moments and plenty of celebrity cameos - night 4 - the final night of the DNC, put all eyes on Kamala Harris and the biggest speech of her career so far. So, did she deliver? On today's podcast, Scott returns from Chicago to recap a wild and wonderful week at the United Center. And with the all the balloons fallen and the speeches wrapped, the real campaign begins. We breakdown Harris's performance and where it puts us in the race for the White House. Listen now! 

Gone are the days of the Mitt Romney or George Bush Republican Party. A party that once dominated the suburbs now dominates the rural areas. Donald Trump has remade much of the party's base into a multiracial, populist coalition. On today's Flyover Country, Patrick Ruffini, author of the new book "Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP", joins the show to break down this new coalition and examine the state of the GOP as we head into 2024. Can the party only win with Trump or without Trump? We discuss it all! 

Emergency podcast! Just after wrapping up her interview with President Biden, CNN's Erin Burnett joined Scott Jennings, David Alexrod, MJ Lee and Jeff Zelensy on the set to react to and breakdown everything the President said. From Israel to Ukraine, the economy and much more - they covered it all. Listen now! 

Day 1 recap of the RNC! While Donald Trump may have stolen the moment by showing up, bandaged at that, to the RNC on night 1 just days after almost being assassinated, plenty of big news came out of night 1. The long awaited announcement of a VP is over, as Trump taps Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate. The day had some memorable and not so memorable speeches, but none seemed to capture folks attention more than Amber Rose. Join us today - and all week long - as we break down each of the RNC. Day 1 - in the books! 

On reelection night in 2022, Ron DeSantis looked primed to be the next GOP nominee for President. A resounding victory along with tough losses by Trump backed candidates seem to set him up to finally take down Trump. However, after waiting many months, and watching Trump regain his strength, the DeSantis campaign eventually fell flat. David Polyansky, a long-time GOP strategist, was the Deputy Campaign Director for DeSantis and joins us today to break down all the decisions, right or wrong, that the campaign made. From media to fundraisers and much more, David takes us behind the scenes of the campaign to reflect on the good and bad, as well as what might be next for the Florida Governor. 

Kelly Craft has literally gone all over the world to get the job done. As Ambassador to Canada then Ambassador to the UN under President Trump, she worked with countries and leaders across the globe to advance American interests. Now, she hopes to be Kentucky's next Governor and bring those same skills to Frankfort. On today's Flyover Country, we continue our series of conversations with GOP candidates, as we dive into Kelly Craft's experience, her vision for Kentucky and how she can knock off Andy Beshear. Listen now! 

The political world was rocked Wednesday afternoon as longtime Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced he would be leaving his leadership position at the end of the year - ending a record breaking tenure for the Senator. A rock of the Senate for many decades, the stepping down of McConnell will create a massive power vacuum, as the GOP struggles with new winds within its party. On today's Flyover Country; Scott, Joe and Courtney reflect on the many years of leadership from McConnell, and though he has 2 years left (at least) in DC, discuss the things that will be changing. On today's podcast we talk McConnell, the future of the Senate and plenty on the Presidential race - join us! 

We've passed Labor Day and the campaign for President is taking shape. The one unpredictable thing? What accent Kamala Harris might fall into at her next rally. On this week's podcast the crew returns to breakdown the Harris/Walz CNN interview, the latest polling from swing states and recap the last few weeks on the campaign trails. From the Arlington Cemetery controversy to fake accents in Detroit...it has been a interesting few days to say the least. Tune in now!

On Wednesday night in California, 7 Republican candidates took the debate stage in what became an unwatchable 2 hours full of bickering and interrupting. Aside from a couple good zingers from Nikki Haley - few real ideas were debated, but plenty of folks spoke over each other. On this week's Flyover Country, Scott and the team breakdown the debate, and what the RNC might need to change going forward to fix things. And as always, we dive into some news from the Kentucky Governor race as Beshear releases another controversial ad - with some misleading (read: false) information. All that and more on this week's Flyover Country! 

Grover Norquist has been an icon of the conservative movement for several decades. Since the 1980's his organization, Americans for Tax Reform, has led on cutting taxes, reducing regulation and promoting freedom across the country. Now, with gridlock in Washington, the focus turns to the states. On today's podcast, Grover Norquist stops by the studio to talk about the great work going on in states across the country as they cut income taxes, expand school choice and get government out of the way. Listen now! 

The whole crew is back with plenty of current events and big news to break down. We start by recapping the last couple weeks of interviews, with the latest updates on the #KYGov race with primary day only a few weeks away now. At the same time, Biden launches his re-election campaign, with few fireworks, but plenty of nonsense. Randi Weingarten heads to DC to lie, selectively forget and gaslight the American public on school closures. And of course, we get into the biggest media news of the week as Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson both leave their respective networks. Join us on a packed episode of Flyover Country! 

The not-so-highly-anticipated rematch between Biden and Trump got much closer on Tuesday night as they both dominated most states voting in the Super Tuesday primaries. On today's podcast the Flyover Country crew digs into Tuesday night's outcomes - and discuss which candidate is best setting themselves up for success. Can Trump pull more Biden voters than Biden can pick off disaffected Republicans? All of this comes on the heels of Biden's final State of the Union before the election. Plenty is at stake if he fails, but can he even pull of any sort of victory? We will see tonight! Join us! 

My, oh, my - what a month it has been. Not long ago, it seemed Donald Trump had taken a grip on the Presidential race, primed to be re-elected in a few months. But, since the Democrats kicked Biden out, it has all changed. After a few weeks of fluff pieces, positive media coverage and roaring rallies, Kamala Harris has the Democrats storming back. Now, it is all on Trump's shoulders. Can he define Harris as a radical and stay on message? Or will he find himself stuck off script, hurting his own cause. Buckle up, folks, we are in for a wild few months. 

From this weekend's Newsworthy Podcasts:

President Biden and former President Trump came face to face this week for the first time in four years – on CNN’s debate stage. Now it’s all about the reactions to their performances and what comes next leading up to Election Day in November. 

In this Special Edition, we’re talking with two political strategists – a Republican and a Democrat – about what went down on stage in Atlanta and what they think the campaigns should do next.

Scott is back on Hacks on Tap! This week Scott was welcomed back onto our friend David Alexrod's Hacks on Tap podcast to breakdown the Super Tuesday results. With Trump's nomination all but secured, how can he recruit more voters this time to avoid a repeat of 2020? The team breaks down some of the latest polling as well, and discuss how Trump might steal some Democrat voters. 

Welcome to a PACKED episode on Flyover Country! The last week was full of big political news and moments, starting with Senator McConnell ushering through a huge foreign aid package in Congress. Meanwhile, college campuses across the country have become occupied by anti-Israel protestors who have destroyed property, attacked Jewish students and taken over buildings. Biden, fresh off the White House Correspondence dinner - took to the Howard Stern show for a incredible softball interview full of lies and cringe. All that and more on this week's Flyover Country! 

Surprise - President Biden has some new phrases, and some new math, that he has made up! Welcome to Bidenomics! The numbers are made up, nothing is real and it all makes Joe Biden look good? YUP. This week the President began to embrace the once insult, trying his best to convince Americans the economy is actually performing well. Polling however suggests the opposite, with Democrats even losing trust in Biden's ability to handle the economy. Meanwhile, across the country Pride parades draw criticism and here in Kentucky, a judge holds up legislation to ban sex changes for minors. Lots to talk about - join us! 

A BIG week for Flyover Country with lots of news and our very own Scott Jennings going viral. The war between Israel and Hamas continues to heat up, pushing the limits of Biden's commitments to one of key allies. One person who's commitment is not wavering however is Senator John Fetterman who continues to show strong support for Israel. In Presidential politics - polling show Trump up in nearly every key swing state, while RFK Jr continues to make waves. All that and more on this week's Flyover Country! 

How about some more content! The GOP Primary season is in full swing and with debates, townhalls and much more ramping up, our very own Scott Jennings hit the CNN set this week to preview and reflect on the 2 latest townhalls from DeSantis and Haley. With votes set to be cast very soon in Iowa and New Hampshire, candidates are making some crucial pitches to voters. Can anyone top Trump? Tune in to find out the panel's thoughts!

We are back! We've got a packed episode as we live react to the vote on the debt ceiling bill and discuss Kevin McCarthy's negotiating and leadership skills. We talk the latest on GOP presidential candidates with DeSantis now officially in the mix, with more candidates sure to come. Here in Kentucky, Andy Beshear was caught with his pants down, breaking the law on board appointments. And finally, we talk about the blatant racism shown from liberals towards #KYGov Candidate Daniel Cameron. All that and more on this week's podcast! 

On Thursday August 29th, our roundtable host Joe Arnold sat down with Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell in Owensboro, Kentucky for a wide-ranging interview. The Senator spoke about his relationships in the Senate, working across the aisle, America's role in global leadership, the 2024 election and of course, his perspective on Joe Biden's exit. Thank you to the Owensboro Chamber for Commerce for hosting and to Senator McConnell for a great interview. Listen now! 

As you are listening to this, voting is now open in the 2023 Kentucky election! With early voting now available from Thursday to Saturday, Kentucky voters will head to the polls to pick our next Governor and all 5 constitutional offices. So with just a few days left, the Flyover Country crew breaks down the campaigns one last time. The TV ads are up, the flyers are mailed out and the bus tours are wrapping up - its all about the votes now. Of course, outside of Kentucky, war rages in the Middle East as Senator McConnell looks to stabilize things in DC. We discuss it all and much more - join us on Flyover Country! 

On Monday afternoon, Scott Jennings jumped in the NYC studio with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton to talk Trump, CNN, campaign strategy and more! Check out the full segment here! Thanks to Clay and Buck for having our host on! Check out their show and listen live here: https://www.clayandbuck.com/

On Tuesday night VP candidate  Senator JD Vance looked poised, prepared and articulate. His opponent, Governor Walz looked, well, the opposite. He looked flustered, a little over-prepared perhaps and stumbled through most of the night. But the two also engaged in plenty of substantive policy exchanges, shared commonalities and sympathies for each other, giving viewers a very cordial two hours. So, will it matter? On today's Flyover Country the full crew returns to recap the night and forecast what, if any, impact it may have. Listen now!

The Flyover Country crew is back in Kentucky and has plenty to talk to about this week. Scott starts with an update on Senator McConnell following another public health scare - while the Senator assures people he is finishing his term. With Congress back in session there is plenty happening in DC, along with Biden struggling to figure out if he needs to mask up or not. Meanwhile here in Kentucky, failed Democrat governor candidate Adam Edelen has a political take so bad it sets all of Twitter on fire! All that and much more on Flyover Country with Scott Jennings!

The CNN Flyover crew takes over the pod this week! The wonderful and talented Ashley Allison, a fellow Flyover Country native and CNN contributor joined us this week to break down all things Biden, Trump, 2024 and much much more. From Biden's strengths to his weaknesses and what he and the campaign must do to win, Ashley dives deep with us on her experiences and perspectives as a Democrat with the 2024 election rapidly approaching. And of course - she takes on the famous lightning round! Join us on this week's Flyover Country with Scott Jennings! 

The week isn't over yet, but Governor Andy Beshear certainly wishes it was. In the last few days, Andy has been caught lying (again) about economic data and now finds his campaign embroiled in controversy over more than $200,000 in suspicious donations. From his mishandling of tornado relief funds, to lying about teacher shortage numbers, it has been a rough few months for the Governor. And speaking of corrupt political families, Hunter Biden escaped jail time this week while more liberals fail to define what a woman is - all that and more on Flyover Country! 

For the first 15 minutes of last night's debate, Donald Trump seemed in control. He was strong on the economy and inflation, two of his best issues. But it all changed when Harris taunted Trump on his rally sizes - forcing the former President to take her bait and spiral. On today's Flyover Country, Scott Jennings joins us live from New York - fresh off the CNN set to breakdown last night's debate and discuss how much it might impact the race. Join us now! 

A special release for our listeners! Last week our own Scott Jennings joined The Political Life podcast - check out the description below and listen now!

This week’s episode, Jim O’Brien and Maggie Mick host Scott Jennings, an American conservative writer and commentator. A former political director to United State Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), we dive into McConnell’s legacy as the longest serving Republican Leader in the U.S. Senate and leadership lessons passed on to mentees like Jennings.

Poll after poll after poll seems to show that Democrats are in a tough position ahead of 2024. Biden is historically unpopular. Young people, old people, urban and rural can all find a policy position he has that they don't like. On the handling of major issues, Biden finds himself down. And yet, Democrats continue to perform well in elections. With no redwave in 2022 and some key wins in 2023, strategist Mark Riddle feels pretty good about where his party is ahead of 2024. So will it all be enough for Biden to win? We discuss all of that, and a lot more with Mark Riddle in Part 2 of series diving deep into the status of each major political party. Join us now on Flyover Country! 

Throwback episode! 2 years ago, when the Flyover Country podcast was just beginning, our crew sat down and drafted the best things about Thanksgiving. Turkey or Ham? Mashed potatoes or stuffing? They are some of the greatest debates around the holiday season. On this special episode we debate it all, along with some reminiscing on great holiday traditions. Here's to a great Thanksgiving with plenty of good food, friends and family! Happy Thanksgiving Flyover Country listeners! 

While Chris Christie, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, Tim Scott and other GOP candidates have gotten plenty of media attention in the last week, nothing is as big as the indictment of Donald Trump. On today's podcast, the crew gives their early thoughts on the indictment, how it might impact the race, and which candidates it might help (or hurt). Meanwhile, in Kentucky news, the Governor's race stays hot with the Dems spending lots of money for Beshear and Daniel Cameron continuing to criss cross the state. Tune in now to this week's Flyover Country! 

Daniel Cameron wrapped up a big day on Tuesday after unveiling a comprehensive education plan, grabbing the endorsement from the State FOP and saw more ads launch backing his messages. On top of all that, Beshear got caught in another lie regarding transgender surgeries in Kentucky. In Louisville, the local school system gets off to a rough start with a bus schedule debacle on Day 1. Outside of the Commonwealth, Trump faces his 4th indictment, this time in Georgia. We dive into all that and more on this week's Flyover Country - join us!

You would think the Kentucky Democrat Party would have nominated someone for Attorney General who has actually practiced law in Kentucky. Well, you would be wrong. This week we learned Pamela Stevenson, Demcrat nominee for AG, is not a licensed  lawyer in Kentucky - meaning she has tried ZERO cases! And while that wild news hit Kentucky, the SCOTUS dropped some big decisions around college admissions and student debt, Hunter Biden had another banner week and Joey Chestnut remains the GOAT. Tune in for all that and more on Flyover Country! 

On Wednesday night, 8 GOP Presidential candidates took the stage for the first primary debate of the 2024 election. With some flair ups, a couple good takedowns and plenty of viral moments, the first GOP debate had a little bit of everything. On this week's Flyover Country, Scott and the crew recap and react to some of the biggest moments of the night and give our winners and losers. Meanwhile, Trump, noticeably absent from the debate, turned himself in Georgia following his 4th indictment of the year. What is the impact of all of this? We break it down on today's show. Listen now! 

Last week, Scott got the opportunity that millions of parents would love, to confront Randi Weingarten herself. Little did we know the moment would go viral, capturing the internets attention as Weingarten's feet finally got held to the fire. On today's Flyover Country Scott recaps his viral moment, we update listeners on the GOP primary for governor here in Kentucky and talk a little Biden v. McCarthy. Tune in to this week's Flyover Country now! 

Daniel Cameron is bonafide celebrity in Kentucky politics. Propelled to the national stage during his time as Attorney General, he now hopes to be the GOP nominee for Governor and beat Andy Beshear in November. Running on a record and "not ads" as he puts it, AG Cameron started as the frontrunner and remains it today. So, how does he hold that position? On today's podcast, the AG joins us to talk about his record, defending Kentucky values, and how he can help the GOP take back the Governor's mansion. Join us! 

Flyover County will be back next week - SO while you wait, enjoy Scott’s appearance on the Julie Mason Show on Sirius XM. His conversation with guest host Elliot Williams was on April 9 and the two talk through Trump & abortion, new swing state polling and the Israel/Hamas war! 

With the continued chaos in Washington DC as House Republicans scramble to find their next House Speaker, Scott joined the 'Hacks on Tap' podcast again to chat about the situation and discuss where the GOP goes from here. Can anyone get to 217 votes? Is there even anyone left who even wants the job? Might Democrats have a little buyer's remorse for helping oust McCarthy? Scott talks about it all in our Special Release this week! Thanks to the 'Hacks on Tap' crew for having us! 

Welcome to 2024! We hope your new year has started better than Claudine Gay's - as the recently embattled Harvard President announced her resignation this week. Following a disappointing month, which included refusing to condemn antisemitism and about 50 cases of plagiarism, Gay joined Penn's Liz Magill in resignation. The most disappointing part however? The media's response and (lack of) coverage. On this week's Flyover Country the crew discusses the recent resignation, some new polling ahead of the Iowa Caucus and Kentucky officially swears in its new officer holders. Join us this week on Flyover Country! 

Our podcast is no fan of political cartoonist Joel Pett, but it seems this week he crossed a major line. Appearing at a comedy club, an anonymous source let our show know Pett decided to attack GOP Gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron with racist jokes. No stranger to racism, Pett was also fired on the same day - with his newspaper currently remaining quiet. Meanwhile, the Kentucky governors race is heats up - and in some interesting ways. Earlier this week, Cameron rolled out his comprehensive public safety plan. It focuses on gang violence, drug enforcement, recruitment and retention of officers and much more. All while in Louisville, a failing school system gives its superintendent a 27 PERCENT pay raise, and Joe Biden scares his staff! Join us for all that more on Flyover Country.

With the Republican National Convention just a few days away, all the momentum seems to be with Donald Trump. Democrats, still in a panic over Biden's debate performance and how to handle him, continue to fall apart, with calls for Biden to drop out intensifying by the day. So, with the two parties in very different positions, how should they each handle it? On today's podcast we breakdown where Biden and the Dems are after this week and what Trump and the GOP should do with the convention next week. Listen now! 

Coming to us live from Des Moines, Scott breaks down last night's debate between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley just days ahead of the Iowa Caucuses. With Trump firmly in the lead, can either of the two find their footing in Iowa or New Hampshire in the next few weeks? What might a win look like next week? On this week's Flyover Country Scott, Joe and Jared recap the performances and discuss just how much these debate may matter come Tuesday. Join us now! 

Plenty going on in DC this week! Despite progress and bi-partisan support, a bill to deal with the Southern border, Ukraine and more fell apart this week as it appears pressure from Donald Trump was simply too much. Biden blames the "MAGA Republicans" for issues at the border, despite his administration's own failings and their claims that it is secure not long ago. Meanwhile, the former President continues to deal with his many legal troubles, this time arguing he deserves immunity for what he did (or didn't do?) as President. Lots going on and we are still many months away from the election! Join us! 

Welcome back to Flyover Country! On today's episode: a special guest, Harold Kim of the US Chamber, joins us in the second half to tell us about his incredibly important work to educate, defend and inspire others to embrace the US free enterprise system. A son of immigrants, Kim is a longtime advocate for the capitalist system that has led to unmatched prosperity. Hear Harold's story about fighting for the principles that make America strong. In other news, Joe and Scott give a quick political update, as Trump continues to make wild news and more primaries shed light on the state of the 2024 election. Join us! 

Find more information about Harold Kim's work at USChamber.com

As the leading candidate for the GOP 2024 primary, Donald Trump to took the CNN stage Wednesday night with Kaitlin Collins to defend his record and answer question from voters. Topics ranged from January 6th to the border, abortion and plenty more in between. So how did the former President perform? In an emergency podcast immediately following the end of the townhall the Flyover crew hopped in the studio to talk the biggest takeaways. Hear our thoughts on Trump's best answer, worst moment, and whether the night was a success. Listen now! 

Up and at 'em early for what could be a historic day in DC! With the GOP set to vote on another (!) candidate for House Speaker, Scott Jennings got up early to chat with CNN's Kasie Hunt about Rep. Mike Johnson - the new option for the GOP Speaker. With less name recognition than previous candidates, Mike Johnson could prove to be exactly what the GOP needs. A soft-spoken, non-controversial, workhouse. Hear Scott's thoughts on Rep. Johnson as he chatted with Kasie on Wednesday morning!

It's been just a week and a half since Joe Biden dropped out and passed the torch to Kamala Harris, and her campaign seems to be...rolling? New polling suggest Kamala has given Democrats the bump they need to make this race competitive again, putting plenty of swing states back in play. But will it be enough or will the poor ratings of Biden/Harris presidency drag her down? And can a VP pick make the difference? On this week's Flyover Country we dive into the new strategies from the Harris team, some new ads from Trump and Harris and do some recalibrating as the new matchup comes into view. Join us!

Just another average week in the Trump and Biden worlds! Two families who just cannot seem to stay away from legal trouble. This week, Trump faces new charges, while Hunter Biden's deal falls apart. All while the evidence connecting Joe Biden to unsavory business deals piles up. Here in Kentucky, Andy Beshear gets caught in another lie, and skips the first big candidate forum. Oh, and we might have evidence of aliens?! Join us for a packed episode of Flyover Country! Listen now!

It's debate time! With just a week before Biden an Trump will faceoff in the first debate of 2024 - the Flyover Country brings you all the debate prep and analysis you need! Should Trump bully or taunt Biden? Is the bar too low for Biden? We discuss all that - plus some viral moment from Scott on CNN in the last week, including some attacks from James Carville! Join us on Flyover Country! 

Welcome to the final Flyover Country episode of 2023 - and what an episode! With big news coming out just before we recorded, the crew dives into the news that the Colorado Supreme Court has disqualified Donald Trump from their ballots. But, might this actually help his campaign? Meanwhile, Biden is in a free fall, dropping to record lows in nearly every poll. But does he still have enough loyal voters to beat Trump or is it time to step now? All that with some *scandals* in the Senate halls, some predictions for 2024 and oh, and new show member! Join us now on Flyover Country! 

It's Trump v. Bragg, Massie v. Johnson and Pro-Hamas Protestors v....Starbucks??? A wild week in the world of politics and a stacked show from Flyover Country this week. House Republicans in Congress continue to be unsatisfied with their Speaker as Thomas Massie joins MTG in looking to now oust Speaker Johnson. In NY, Trump heads to trial in the hush money case. And across the country protestors chant "Death to America" and disrupt life in hopes of what - we aren't sure. All that along with a polling update, some talk on Senate races and shrinkflation. Join us on Flyover Country!