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

October 6, 2025 25 mins
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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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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After a big win at the Supreme Court, President Trump continues to push his agenda forward, with hopes that Congress will pass the 'big, beautiful bill' by Friday. However, this big piece of legislation is on a knife's edge. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) explains the process of reconciliation and the President's goal to prevent tax rates from increasing. Dana and Speaker McCarthy also discuss the recent Democratic p...
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President Trump ordered strikes on Iran's nuclear facility on Saturday, adding to the involvement of U.S. forces in the Middle East. Now, Americans wait to see how the Iranian Regime will react. FOX News Contributor, Outkick columnist, and host of The Getting Hammered Podcast, Mary Katharine Ham describes President Trump's effective strike.  On the anniversary of Title IX, Dana and Mary Katharine highlight how Democrats continue...
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June 16, 2025 33 mins
Last week, Israel fired a series of airstrikes on the Iranian Regime with the intent to destroy their nuclear program; since then, the conflict has continued to escalate, as the opposing nations continue to exchange fire. Senior vice president at CRC Advisors Matt Whitlock shares President Trump's stance on the violent dispute and whether leaders at the 2025 G7 summit will call for an immediate cease-fire.  Over the weekend, "No K...
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June 9, 2025 26 mins
President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom are engaging in a turf war over citizen unrest on the streets of Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and President Trump's online quarrel continues. Longtime Republican operative and former President of the Senate Leadership Fund Steven Law examines the breakup and explains why he who has the votes has the upper hand.  Steven also analyzes President Trump's governing skills, which...
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June 2, 2025 33 mins
While President Trump's tariff strategy remains at the forefront of his agenda, the 'big, beautiful bill' heads to the Senate, with Republicans hoping to pass the President's reconciliation plan by July 4th. Barry Jackson, Former Chief of Staff to House Speaker John Boehner and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, discusses the President's agenda. He explains why President Trump's biggest challenge is not his policies but hi...
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May 27, 2025 23 mins
As President Trump continues to battle with federal court judges, the Supreme Court will intervene on a few of his legal challenges. Host of Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy and The Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy addresses the uncertainty of whether the Supreme Court will clear the President's path or stop his agenda in its tracks. Trey also explains why Congress is to blame for some of these disputes.  Last week, the Pres...
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