Perino on Politics

Perino on Politics

Dana Perino cuts through the spin, talking to some of the most knowledgeable voices inside and outside of the Beltway Each week, Dana speaks with columnists, advisors, pollsters, and political strategists to discuss the latest headlines out of the political world. As Dana’s politically savvy and informed guests prepare her, and you, for the week ahead in the news. New episodes are available every Monday.

Episodes

November 17, 2025 29 mins
As the White House gears up to host Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman, President Trump is ready to make another 'big' deal. Managing Director and Partner at Beacon Global Strategies, Michael Allen unpacks the President's current foreign policy plans. Dana and Michael discuss global issues and the complex state of geopolitics. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Michael highlights the high amounts of fentanyl entering throu...
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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could come to an end with a few Democratic Senators joining Republicans to vote "yes" to reopen the government. Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, and Columnist at the Washington Examiner and Washington Post, Salena Zito, explain the political repercussions for Democrats. They discuss the division within the Democratic Party and whether more Progressive candidates w...
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November 3, 2025 21 mins
It's the eve of Election Day, and a few key races have caught Americans' attention. Former GOP strategist and Host of "The Rich Zeoli Show," Rich Zeoli shares his take on the New Jersey and Virginia Gubernatorial Elections. He describes the issues that matter to voters as they head to the polls.  Meanwhile, Rich notes the challenges the Democratic Party is facing. He explains why they are in a perpetual state of primarying one ano...
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October 27, 2025 24 mins
The government shutdown continues, with very few people outside of Washington, D.C., feeling its impact. Meanwhile, Election Day is a little over a week away for the New York City Mayoral Race, and Democrats are split on whether they support the Democratic Candidate Zohran Mamdani.  Co-host of the Ruthless Podcast, John Ashbrook, describes the growing divide within the Democratic Party, which he calls a "civil war" within the part...
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October 20, 2025 21 mins
Over the weekend, the 'No Kings' protests stretched across the country, as some Americans voiced their frustrations with the current administration. Meanwhile, the government shutdown reached its twentieth day, and Congress continues to argue about who is responsible. FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Executive Editor of Special Report, Bret Baier, discusses some of President Trump's current foreign policy initiatives.  Bret exp...
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October 13, 2025 33 mins
Today, President Trump celebrates a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which led to the release of twenty Israeli hostages. Founder of the bipartisan government relations firm Mehlman Consulting and author of The Age of Distribution Substack, Bruce Mehlman, discusses the President's involvement in brokering a deal and the difficulty of his job. Bruce also describes where Congress stands on day thirteen of the government shutdown...
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While the Trump administration expands its crime crackdown into new cities, Congress can't compromise on a deal to restart the government. FOX News Audio Political Analyst and Editor-in-Chief of Jewish Insider, Josh Kraushaar, breaks down why the shutdown could last longer than expected.  As the second anniversary of October 7th approaches, the day the terrorist organization Hamas perpetrated attacks on the Israeli public, Josh di...
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September 29, 2025 24 mins
As a potential government shutdown hangs in the balance, Republican strategist and Executive Vice President at Targeted Victory, Matt Gorman, discusses previous shutdowns and why no one wins in this scenario. He breaks down the White House's efforts to stop it, explaining the dynamics of why some Congressional leaders are allowing it to happen. Matt also details the fallout surrounding former Vice President Kamala Harris's book to...
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September 22, 2025 39 mins
President Trump and thousands of Americans gathered to remember Charlie Kirk on Sunday. Only time will tell if his legacy and movement will help energize Republicans in the coming months. Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy describes his relationship with Kirk and his unique ability to rally young voters towards the Republican Party.  Speaker McCarthy discusses the significance of President Trump's trip to the United Kingdo...
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September 15, 2025 27 mins
Charlie Kirk's assassination continues to reverberate around the country as many Americans speculate on why this happened and ask if the country is more divided than ever. Host of The Guy Benson Show on FOX News Radio, Guy Benson, and Outkick Columnist and Host of the Getting Hammered podcast, Mary Katharine Ham, step in for Dana to discuss Charlie's impact on American politics, his legacy, and the emotional response to his death. ...
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September 8, 2025 29 mins
Following President Trump's crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., public attention has increasingly turned to issues of crime and safety. At the same time, New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is actively seeking endorsements ahead of the upcoming election. As the race intensifies, some question whether mainstream Democrats will seek to distance themselves from this progressive faction.   Republican Strateg...
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September 2, 2025 34 mins
Following a few sleepy weeks in Washington, D.C., Congress returns from recess, where a budget battle is already brewing. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors Matt Whitlock explains why a funding fight won't work in the Democrats' favor; however, he notes that nobody wins in a government shutdown. Matt describes the current messaging problem that Democrats face and highlights President Trump's approval ratings, which are signif...
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August 25, 2025 25 mins
Back to school means back to the basics, and this year, that might mean banning phones in schools as concerns grow over kids' learning and plummeting reading rates. The founder of En Avant Strategies and former staff director of the Senate Republican Communications Center, Antonia Ferrier, explains why parents and legislators have growing concerns about technology in the classroom.  Antonia highlights the current crime issue Washi...
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August 18, 2025 35 mins
While the 2026 Midterm Elections swiftly approach, some Democrats and Republicans are already looking ahead to the 2028 Presidential Election. Founder of Podium Strategies and former Chief of Staff and advisor to the Biden White House Press Office, Yemisi Egbewole, breaks down some of the challenges facing the current Democratic Party.  Following President Trump's press conference last week about crime in Washington, D.C., Yemisi ...
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August 11, 2025 33 mins
A D.C. crime crackdown, trade deals, peace summits, and redistricting battles headline American politics this week, as President Trump capitalizes on his current momentum to manage the moment. Founder of the bipartisan government relations firm Mehlman Consulting and author of The Age of Distribution Substack, Bruce Mehlman, explains why artificial intelligence wouldn't necessarily make redistricting any easier.  He also discuss...
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August 4, 2025 22 mins
While the end of summer nears, Democrats continue to push their anti-MAGA agenda, and President Trump steamrolls ahead. Founder of the Stewart Group, Don "Stew" Stewart, unpacks the current political climate, including why the nation is more divided than ever. Stew suggests that Democrats' messaging is not helping them gain voters. He and Dana discuss potential issues that the Democrats could target and reform to address their d...
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July 28, 2025 31 mins
As the 2026 Midterm Elections approach, are Americans already making decisions for the following November?  Democratic Strategist and Senior Vice President at The Messina Group, Ty Matsdorf, provides insight into the current state of the Democratic Party. He shares how Democrats plan to flip the majority in 2026 and whether they will remain bogged down by the policies and actions of the Biden administration.    Ty also describ...
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Outkick Columnist and Host of the Getting Hammered podcast, Mary Katharine Ham, guest hosts for Dana. She is joined by Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, to unpack the first six months of President Trump's second term and his agenda successes, which Republicans hope will lead to economic gains.  Mary Katharine and Colin weigh in on the current state of the Democratic Party. Colin notes t...
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July 14, 2025 28 mins
This week, Senate Republicans are laser-focused on getting the so-called rescissions package across the finish line. Republican strategist and Executive Vice President at Targeted Victory, Matt Gorman, breaks down the package aiming to claw back government spending. He explains that despite the previous noise surrounding President Trump and the former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk's initiative to cut was...
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July 7, 2025 31 mins
Over the weekend, President Trump celebrated many of his accomplishments throughout the past six months, including the passage of the "Big, Beautiful Bill." National Reporter and Columnist for The Washington Examiner, Salena Zito, breaks down the Trump Administration's significant achievements thus far and what she hopes to see going forward. Salena explains why the American heartland is pleased with the administration's progress a...
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