The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator


Latest Episodes

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

Three Cheers for Jasmine Crockett! Texas Celebrates!
December 10, 2025

Jasmine Crockett is the likely candidate to secure the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas, especially as Colin Allred drops his bid in the race.The Spectacle Podcasthosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay predict the outcome of the race. Wa

Pantone’s Color of the Year — White — Angers the Woke Left
December 09, 2025

Pantone crowned Cloud Dancer, a shade of white, as the color of the year. The decision aroused absolute outrage on the left.The Spectator P.M. Podcasthosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo respond to the Lefts fury with amusement and bewilderment.

Interpreting Gavin Newsom’s Weird Sitting Posture
December 08, 2025

Gavin Newsoms appearance at theNew York TimesDealBook Summit was met with mockery, as the public made fun of him online for his awkward sitting posture.The Spectator P.M. Podcasthosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the reaction to Newso

Immigration: Kristi Noem and the rest of Trump’s Team Needs To Talk Less and Do More
December 04, 2025

Is Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, and President Donald Trump truly fighting for the American people to stop illegal immigration? Not quite.The Spectacle Podcasthosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the problem with the Trump administrations lack o

Lane Kiffin Exposes College Football’s Stupid System
December 03, 2025

Despite Ole Miss fuming about Lane Kiffins recent switch to coach for Louisiana State University, this shake-up brings up great benefits for the future of college football.On this episode ofThe Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay