The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator


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Venezuela: Enemies Foreign And Domestic, Part I
January 07, 2026

2026 is off to an explosive start, with President Trumps arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicols Maduro.The Spectacle Podcasthosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay unpack what Maduros arrest means for America, Venezuela, and the rest of the world. They

Elite Colleges Are Back on Top for Job Recruiters
January 06, 2026

A growing number of job recruiters are returning to heavily relying on elite colleges to find top applicants, a Veritas Insight study finds.The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the factors that play into the phenom

Chick-fil-A Is Losing Their Biblical Foundation
January 05, 2026

A Chick-fil-A location in Utah prompted controversy for publically posting support of same-sex marriage, contrary to the Biblical principles that Chick-fil-A is founded on.Join The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo as they

The Woke Claims Jingle Bells Is Racist
December 23, 2025

Joy Reid furthered yet another woke message by reposting a video that criticized the beloved Christmas tune Jingle Bells as a song written to make fun of black people.The Spectator P.M. Podcasthosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo point out the ab

2025: The Death of Climate Change?
December 22, 2025

Climate change, which former president Joe Biden once hailed as the number one issue facing humanity, went on the Lefts back burner this year.The Spectator P.M. Podcasthosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss why and how theLeft is distanci

Merry Christmas from Scott McKay and Melissa Mackenzie!
December 18, 2025

On this special episode ofThe Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the growing trend of younger generations returning back to church and express joy at witnessing faith and American values making a comeback.Side discussion:

Conspiracy Watch: Pluribus, Aliens, and What’s Under the Pyramids?
December 17, 2025

President Trump has been tossing around the idea of extraterrestrial life and called for the release of UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) records.On this conspiracy watch episode ofThe Spectacle Podcast,hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay disc

Seattle Public Schools Indoctrinates Kids With LGBTQ Curriculum
December 16, 2025

The Seattle Public School system is forcing students from kindergarten to fifth grade to read books that push and teach fluid gender identity.On this episode ofThe Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo analyze the woke cu

Erika Kirk Can Lead and Mourn at the Same Time
December 15, 2025

Three months after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk faces constant criticism for her every move.The Spectator P.M. Podcasthosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo express disappointment with how the public is treating Erika Kirk and the co

Ilhan Omar: Queen of Corruption
December 11, 2025

Ilhan Omars loyalty is questioned,but her bank account is not. How does someone like Ilhan Omar get so rich in such a short amount of time? Why does her district elect her when she’s out and proud about her loyalty to Somalia and not America? How