The Keith Edwards Show

The Keith Edwards Show

I help elect Democrats for a living; I do podcasts for fun.

Episodes

May 9, 2025 11 mins

Keith Edwards discusses a series of powerful political moments, from Bernie Sanders calling out Trump-era oligarchy on Fox News to Jasmine Crockett blasting the GOP's obsession with trans issues while ignoring Trump’s real damage. He also spotlights Senator Tillis rejecting a Trump nominee over January 6 denial and throws in an Obama clip reminding everyone that presidents aren’t kings.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses right-wing outrage over the election of Pope Leo XIV, who holds views seen as anti-Trump, particularly on immigration and poverty. He argues the Pope wasn’t chosen to make a political statement about America—but his values do reflect just how poorly Trump is viewed as a moral leader.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses how Ken Martin withdrew from consideration as interim district attorney after losing GOP support over his stance on January 6th, including a viral video of someone spitting on him. He warns that Trump now plans to install Judge Jeanine Pirro in his place,sidestepping congressional rules.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses the many ways JD Vance embarrasses himself, from cringeworthy comments about World Cup visitors getting deported to roasting his brother’s failed Cincinnati mayoral run. He also highlights Vance’s bizarre streak of bad luck—from breaking a football trophy to visiting India and the Pope right before both places were struck by tragedy.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses a recent video of Donald Trump on Air Force One where Trump appears to slur his words and makes several false claims, including that prices are dropping and that trade with China has effectively ended. Keith points out the disconnect between Trump's statements and reality, emphasizing the economic absurdity of celebrating zero trade without a replacement, especially when the U.S. relies on those goods.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses how the White House stirred controversy on Star Wars Day by posting an AI image of Trump as a Sith Lord, drawing backlash for portraying him as a villain. He also covers Trump’s NBC interview where Trump dodged a question about defending the Constitution, saying, “I don’t know,” and deferring to his lawyers.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses Andrew Feinberg's pointed questioning of President Trump during a recent Oval Office meeting, where Feinberg challenged Trump's misleading claims about tariffs being paid by foreign nations. Feinberg's persistent inquiries led to a tense exchange, highlighting the administration's ongoing misrepresentation of economic policies.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses Representative Mikey Sherrill’s run for New Jersey governor, diving into how state leadership matters in resisting federal overreach during the Trump era. They explore whether her race could be a national litmus test and what it takes to truly support the working class in New Jersey.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses the unexpected moment when both Nick Fuentes and Alex Jones criticize Trump on immigration and civil liberties, accusing him of anti-freedom behavior. He also notes Joe Rogan’s growing frustration with Trump and mocks Trump’s repeated, unanswered attempts to call China for negotiations.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses the irony of Caroline Leavitt promoting "buy American" amid tariffs while wearing foreign-made brands—just like most Trump merch—highlighting the gap between rhetoric and reality. He also breaks down Trump’s awkward ABC interview blunder about the Declaration of Independence.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses a new Lincoln Project ad spotlighting Donald Trump's chaotic first 100 days, then dives into Amazon’s bold move to show consumers exactly how Trump’s tariffs are raising product prices. He notes the White House is fuming, accusing Jeff Bezos of being hostile — even though the transparency seems pretty reasonable.


Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses Donald Trump awkwardly welcoming the Philadelphia Eagles, joking that Trump seems barely able to speak like an elderly man, while also reacting to a bizarre photo of Elon Musk. He then breaks down a controversial new Department of Transportation policy pushing for English-only truckers, warning it could worsen the trucking shortage and spike costs — a concern echoed by a conservative Tennessee congressman Ke...

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses Donald Trump’s reaction to having historically low approval numbers at 100 days into his presidency, highlighting clips where Melania is clearly eager to distance herself from him and where his secretary of commerce falsely proclaims an economic boom. He also covers a clip featuring Michelle Obama explaining that her mental health kept her from attending the inauguration.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses Trump’s awkward arrival at the Pope’s funeral, where he steps on a restricted rug and wears a bright blue suit in poor taste, while also fumbling questions about his failed promise to end the Ukraine war on day one—claiming, unconvincingly, that he was joking.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses his interview with David Hogg, now DNC Vice Chair, about the backlash he's facing from the Democratic establishment for pushing to primary ineffective members of Congress and bring in younger leadership.

Mark as Played

​Keith Edwards discusses Candace Owens' surprising support for Harvard University in its legal battle against the Trump administration, which has threatened to withhold federal funding over alleged failures to address antisemitism on campus.Owens, a longtime Trump ally, criticizes the administration's actions as an attack on free speech, urging Americans to back Harvard in defending constitutional rights.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses how billionaires are turning on Trump over damaging tariffs and concerns that he's hurting the American brand, possibly leading to a trade downgrade. He also highlights Trump’s soft stance on Putin’s Kyiv attacks and Kevin O'Leary’s defense of steep China tariffs—despite growing economic pain and most Americans disapproving of Trump’s economic handling.

Mark as Played

​Keith Edwards discusses the resurfacing of videos featuring Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt at the White House Easter Egg Roll, which have sparked online chatter due to her attire. He also delves into the viral incident involving Rep. Nancy Mace, who was filmed aggressively confronting a constituent in a store after being questioned about her town hall schedule . Additionally, Edwards covers the resignation of '60 Minutes' execut...

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses a resurfaced 2023 video where Pete Hegseth sharply criticizes Joe Biden handling of classified information, which critics say clash with his own actions, fueling accusations of hypocrisy. . He also covers Elon Musk’s rumored political exit and Kristi Noem’s stolen purse incident, which included $3,000 in cash and sensitive government materials.

Mark as Played

Keith Edwards discusses the escalating controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who faces bipartisan criticism after reportedly sharing classified Yemen strike plans in private Signal chats with his wife, brother, and lawyer. Amid calls for his resignation and internal Pentagon turmoil, President Trump has publicly backed Hegseth, though reports suggest the White House is quietly seeking a replacement.​

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    Therapy Gecko

    An unlicensed lizard psychologist travels the universe talking to strangers about absolutely nothing. TO CALL THE GECKO: follow me on https://www.twitch.tv/lyleforever to get a notification for when I am taking calls. I am usually live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays but lately a lot of other times too. I am a gecko.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.