Podcasts
Conservative podcast episodes from The Daily Signal featuring expert analysis, interviews, and commentary on the issues that matter most.
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Who Gets to Be an American? Trump Has an Answer
President Donald Trump made quite the stir in recent days after declaring he does not want Somalis in the U.S. Somalia “stinks and we don’t want them in our country,” according to the president, who added that Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who is Somali, is “garbage.” Trump’s comments come after news broke that a fraud scheme among Minnesota’s Somali population cost taxpayers over $1…Virginia Allen -
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These Democrat Narratives Are a Lame Excuse for an Agenda
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson, for The Daily Signal. I’d like to talk about Democratic talking points. By that, I mean, these memes, these topics,…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Inside the DOW’s Operations Against Narco-Terrorists and Venezuela
The big issue in Washington right now is what is the United States trying to get out of ongoing operations around Venezuela? Very rarely is it the case that the question occupying minds on Capitol Hill and in think tanks is the same one everyday Americans are asking. But what’s happening between America and Venezuela…Bradley Devlin -
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Shoppers Aren’t Buying Trump Economy Panic Narrative
Americans have a glum view of the economy, but that is not expected to affect their consumer spending as holiday shopping kicks off. According to a recent Fox News survey, 76% of Americans have a negative view of the economy. At the end of President Joe Biden’s term, this number was 70%. Yet, while Americans appear…Virginia Allen -
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Departing Rep. Shares Top Concern Heading Into 2026
The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 27. The 2026 midterms are shaping up to be one of the most consequential midterm elections in…Bradley Devlin -
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Make Etiquette Great Again
We’ve all been there. Standing at the holiday party with nothing to say to a room full of well-dressed strangers. Or wondering what fork we are supposed to use for the salad. And does it even matter what side of the plate you put your water glass on? Etiquette has become a lost art in much of American…Elise McCue -
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Department of War Shake-Up: More Women Enlist as ‘Common Sense’ Replaces Woke
Woke is out at the Department of War, and higher fitness standards are back. Since being sworn in as secretary, Pete Hegseth has acted to “remov[e] the distractions” from the department, including getting rid of “political correctness” and “DEI offices.” “No more dudes in dresses,” Hegseth said during a recent speech, adding, “We are restoring a ruthless, dispassionate, and commonsense application of standards.” …Virginia Allen -
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‘Hot Girls’ for Socialism: The Voters Who Backed Mamdani in NYC
New York City is giving socialism a try, and Zohran Mamdani has young women to thank. If you found yourself in the Big Apple on Tuesday night, you might have witnessed groups of young women sporting “Hot Girls for Mamdani” T-shirts. In one viral video shared on social media following Mamdani’s election night victory to become the next mayor…Virginia Allen -
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Hope and Principles After Defeat: Virginia Students Stand for Freedom
In the wake of Democrats sweeping Virginia’s three statewide offices and adding to their majority in the House of Delegates Tuesday, many conservatives I know are downhearted, disillusioned, and depressed. Fingers begin to feel like pointing. And to extrapolate on the old expression, “Victory has 100 fathers, but defeat is an orphan,” I’ll add that…Joe Thomas -
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Newsom Goes to War With Trump Over 2026 Midterms
The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Hans von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation, on “The Signal Sitdown” to discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting push. The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 6. California voters…Bradley Devlin -
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LIVE ELECTION COVERAGE: Tony Kinnett Joined by VDH, Scott Jennings, and More
Tony Kinnett covers the 2025 election results LIVE for The Daily Signal on “The Tony Kinnett Cast.” Tune in at 7 p.m. ET to hear thought-provoking analysis from all-star guests: Victor Davis Hanson, Scott Jennings, and former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. Follow along with Tony and company as the results come pouring in from…Bradley Devlin -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Democrats Have to Lose One More Time Before They Abandon the Party
Why are California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris suddenly praising Joe Biden’s presidency? Victor Davis Hanson breaks down the political theater behind the Democrats’ about-face—and what it reveals about their panic over President Donald Trump’s comeback. This, and more, on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words. This…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Races to Watch This Spooky Election Season
It’s Halloween weekend, and few things are scarier than the possibility of a socialist gaining power over America’s biggest city. On Tuesday, millions of New Yorkers will have the opportunity to choose the future they want for the Big Apple. Democrat socialist Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and Democrat-turned-independent Andrew Cuomo are all running to…Virginia Allen -
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Eric Trump and Freedom of the (Cider) Press
It’s autumn in Virginia, and lawns are covered with two things: multicolored leaves and multicolored political yard signs. Some people go apple-picking, and others go door-knocking for candidates. The two worlds come together on the hills of southern Albemarle County behind a fence that’s lined with American flags at a winery with a familiar name:…Joe Thomas -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Everybody’s Sick of Obama
In today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc talk about former President Barack Obama, including his unlikability and growing irrelevance. This interview has been slightly edited for clarity. Sami Winc: Barack Obama this week has been in all sorts of news, not only in the news,…Victor Davis Hanson -
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There’s a Hidden Revolution Happening. It’s Called ‘The Great Feminization.’
The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Helen Andrews on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Oct. 30. For the past half-decade or more, conservative intellectuals have tried to answer the question: Where did woke come…Bradley Devlin -
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‘The Kevin Roberts Show’ Is Back
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts debuted the new format for his show Wednesday, introducing conservative radio personality Larry O’Connor as his new co-host. Together, Roberts and O’Connor will host weekly conversations exploring the ideas, principles, and values they believe are essential for America’s success. Roberts, host of “The Kevin Roberts Show” for over three years, says he’s excited to be joined by his favorite radio host. O’Connor has been on the radio since 2010 and is a conservative…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Cuccinelli on Dems’ Scheme to Change Virginia’s Congressional Maps and How to Stop Them
Just hours after Eric Holder’s National Democratic Redistricting Committee deposited $150,000 each in Abigail Spanberger’s campaign account and the Virginia House Democratic Caucus’ coffers, Virginia Democrats began to attempt a scheme so brazen, it boggles the mind. First, they want to override a constitutional amendment that gives a bipartisan commission of legislators and citizens the…Joe Thomas -
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Does the Left Fear JD Vance More Than Trump?
Vice President JD Vance is “scarier in certain ways” than President Donald Trump, according to former White House press secretary Jen Psaki. Vance is “young” and “ambitious,” Psaki said on the leftist political podcast “I’ve Had It,” adding that the vice president is “agile in the sense that he is a chameleon who makes himself…Virginia Allen -
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Virginia AG Jason Miyares Talks About Jay Jones and Preventing Democrat Takeover of State in 2 Weeks
With less than two weeks until Election Day, Virginia Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares is enjoying what the polls say is upward of a six-percentage point lead over Democrat Jay Jones in the race for attorney general. That has not stopped him from campaigning each day with a full slate of events. >>> Sign up…Joe Thomas