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

May 5, 2025 21 mins
The GOP's fiscal fight continues as they work to balance the budget and pass legislation for President Trump. While the first 100 days of President Trump's second term have come to a close, the clock resets on another busy 100.  Republican Strategist and Executive Vice President of Targeted Victory Matt Gorman discusses the next phase of President Trump's agenda. He highlights the fact that the GOP faces challenges in the House ...
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Two White House press secretaries meet on this FOX Nation special, and this time Dana isn't asking the questions. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt sat down in front of a live audience to discuss Dana’s new book, I Wish Someone Had Told Me: The Best Advice For Building a Great Career and Meaningful Life.  Dana shares meaningful career and life advice including astounding stories from her friends and FOX News colleague...
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April 28, 2025 30 mins
As President Trump approaches his 100th day in office, this week's events will highlight the Trump administration's early agenda wins while providing insight into their priorities to come.   Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, and National Reporter and Columnist for the Washington Examiner, Salena Zito, discuss President Trump's accomplishments, recap his early executive orders, and brea...
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April 21, 2025 22 mins
Under the Biden Administration, Earth Day was often marked by talks of climate change threats and the promise of "green initiatives." Though many Americans agree it wasn't environmental improvements they saw under President Biden — it was the economic implications of his actions.    On this Earth Day Eve, Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future Daniel Turner analyzes the steep price Americans paid for President Biden's g...
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April 14, 2025 30 mins
While President Trump's trade disputes remain ongoing, Republicans set the stage for one big, beautiful bill. The GOP continues to try to advance its agenda despite narrow majorities in the House and Senate, and the U.S. economy remains the focal point of this news cycle.  The founding partner at Cavalry LLC and co-host of the Ruthless, Josh Holmes joins the podcast to discuss issues facing the country. Josh describes the three le...
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April 7, 2025 31 mins
After a two-day break from Wall Street, America's wild ride continues. Author, columnist, and Wall Street Journal editorial board member Kimberley Strassel suggests that Congress has received a pass on the Department of Government Efficiency. She explains why no real and lasting cuts will come from Elon Musk and DOGE's efforts unless Congress locks them in.  Dana and Kimberley discuss their friendship and the political realignment...
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March 31, 2025 23 mins
Is the U.S. economy ready for President Trump's 'Liberation Day'?   As the day nears, the stock market seems uncertain. Fox News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume explains why there is no real history of tariffs having a happy ending. He discusses why tariffs often mean a tax increase because they suppress and distort economic activity.   Later, Dana and Brit discuss the upcoming special elections and what the impact would be of a ...
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March 24, 2025 35 mins
While the Department of Education sits on the chopping block, the Trump administration stands firm on why it has lost its core function. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors Matt Whitlock notes that eliminating the department will not hinder students' learning ability but rather improve their achievement level.   Matt describes why President Trump's White House is staying on a successful course despite Democrats' consistent protes...
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March 17, 2025 26 mins
While President Trump's approval ratings are higher than ever before, FOX News contributor, outkick columnist, and host of the "Getting Hammered" Podcast Mary Katharine Ham notes that Americans are happy to have an energetic leader once again. She explains why the American people seem to be giving the president time to work on his agenda.    Last week, the Republicans avoided a government shutdown. Dana and Mary Katharine discuss t...
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March 10, 2025 25 mins
While President Trump has completed the first 50 days of his second term, the deadline for a government shutdown is drawing closer as Congressional Republicans are working to avoid it. Founder of the Stewart Group, Don Stewart, explains what the House bill entails and President Trump's recent pivot, explaining why Americans may feel some economic pain while he irons out his tariffs plan.    Recently, 1992 Clinton Presidential Campa...
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March 5, 2025 30 mins
Following President Trump's Joint Address to Congress, Dana sits down with her go-to panel, Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, and Columnist at the Washington Examiner and Washington Post, Salena Zito, to recap last night's events. They discuss the Democrat's affront behavior, which Dana says proved President Trump right, that they have no common sense or heart.  Colin and Salena touch on economic and energy policy...
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February 24, 2025 22 mins
President Trump's second term proves to be making waves while Democrats attempt to reshape their party after the 2024 Election. Executive Vice President at Targeted Victory, Matt Gorman, unpacks both parties' recent strategies as the Trump administration continues its fast pace. Matt notes the second administration is more organized and confident than ever; however, the press is feasting on a thousand little storylines daily from ...
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February 17, 2025 28 mins
While the Department of Government Efficiency looks to tighten the belt on spending, Americans are noticing the speed at which they're working towards making cuts. Former Congressman Garret Graves (R-LA) notes that although DOGE's effort seems aggressive, the U.S. is on an unsustainable financial trajectory.  Through DOGE's recent work, they have uncovered the Biden administrations misuse of taxpayers' dollars, which Garret argues...
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February 10, 2025 31 mins
A day after Philadelphia dominated on the field, President Trump sets his eagle eyes on the Department of Education. GOP strategist and host of The Rich Zeoli Show, Rich Zeoli, unpacks the current state of American politics and the Philadelphia Eagles' triumphant Superbowl win.    Later, Rich notes President Trump faces the first test of his second term in negotiating for the release of the Israeli hostages from Hamas. Meanwhile, t...
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February 3, 2025 33 mins
The White House slams Selena Gomez in response to her now deleted video message crying over the mass deportation of illegal migrants.  Former Communications Director and Senior Advisor to President Trump, Founder & Principal of Line Drive Public Affairs, and Author of "Swing Hard In Case You Hit It," Tim Murtaugh offers a breakdown of President Trump's foreign policy decisions. He notes millions of Americans are dying from fentany...
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January 27, 2025 33 mins
President Trump is back in the big chair, but it's clear this is not a repeat of 2017. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors Matt Whitlock recaps the first week of the second Trump administration, highlighting the President's removal of Former President Biden's D.E.I. policies.   Matt also discusses how the mainstream media struggles to cover President Trump as Democrats attempt to contrive what the resistance should look like.    ...
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President Trump is back in the Oval Office and has wasted no time getting right to work.  Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy recaps Trump's inauguration, highlighting the swift pace at which the new administration is working. Meanwhile, former President Biden issued last-minute preemptive pardons for several family members, sparking widespread discussion. Uphill battle: Congress passed a TikTok ban, which the Supreme Court...
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January 13, 2025 26 mins
With one week until President-elect Trump's inauguration, the Biden Administration makes waves in its final days in office.  President-elect Trump's team has presented a "day one" strategy, suggesting they may have over one hundred executive orders ready to go. Editor-in-Chief of Jewish Insider and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar weighs in on how the President-elect will push his agenda through Congress.  Uphill b...
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January 9, 2025 34 mins
On a special edition of Perino on Politics, former Commodities Future Trading Commission Chairman Chris Giancarlo, aka the crypto-dad, explains cryptocurrency at a 30,000-foot level. At its heart, crypto is a new architecture of finance. Chris explains that it's an alternative investment; as traditional finance begins to recognize it and banks start forming crypto strategies, is it worth investing in?  Uphill battle: Crypto compan...
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January 6, 2025 28 mins
With two weeks left until Inauguration Day, President Biden struggles to define his legacy. In the final days, his administration makes baffling decisions that contest President-elect Trump's plans.   Republican Strategist and Co-founder of South and Hill Strategies Colin Reed and National Reporter and Columnist for The Washington Examiner Salena Zito share their 2025 forecast for U.S. politics. Will Vice President Harris remain a...
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