The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator


The Buck Stops Here: United States and The World

February 26, 2025

Germany’s election is underway, and the country’s differing political parties and leaders continue their fight to gain the Chancellor position. In this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay explain the issues happening in German elections and question the greater interest of the United States in maintaining relationships with its allies. Scott draws the connections between what’s happening in Germany and the governments of the United Kingdom and Canada. Melissa expands on the toxicity of NATO and its over reliance on the United States. Melissa and Scott also discuss the conversations surrounding Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. Tune in to hear their discussion!