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Political analyst and writer Henry Olsen joins Jeff in this special episode to analyze why the 2026 midterms went the way they did and what this all means for America and each of us moving forward. Read Henry’s recent article: https://eppc.org/publication/exit-polls-reveal-the-real-reasons-for-the-republican-wreckage/ Read about Pew’s political typology framework: https://www.pewresearch.org/collections/political-typology/ Take Pew’s typology quiz: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-typology/ Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea Homepage: https://ashbrook.org/the-american-idea-podcast/ Thank you for being part of The American Idea community. Follow on Twitter https://x.com/amideapodcast Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ashbrookcenter/

You don't need me to tell AI is a humanity defining advancement. It is rapidly transforming everyday life, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. You also don't need me to tell you the United States is in a race with Communist China to dominate this technology. But what you might not know is that how essential NVIDIA, the American company manufacturing some of the world's most advanced AI computer chips, is to that race. The company controls nearly 90% of the data center GPU market, making it the go-to provider for AI infrastructure. That's a huge deal. So would it terrify you to know NVIDIA is facing serious questions about national security after reports that its CEO, Jensen Huang, may have been targeted by a Chinese intelligence operation? Huang engaged in an extramarital affair with a woman allegedly working on behalf of Beijing. NVIDIA's board and federal authorities are investigating, though NVIDIA is claiming no sensitive information was compromised. Though it does raise questions on why Huang is so gung-ho about selling AI chips to China. So why is China so desperate to get its hands on American AI technology? How much of a threat would it pose to our national security? And should American companies be doing business with one of our greatest geopolitical adversaries? Joining us today to explain is Jeff Smith, Director of The Heritage Foundation’s Asian Studies Center.

What does a Democratic midterm wave mean for the Supreme Court? Charles C. W. Cooke, Richard Epstein, and John Yoo debate judicial nominations, possible retirements, and the prospect of court packing before turning to a property rights dispute over compensation for pipeline construction. Then, as completely expected, John Yoo mounts a passionate defense of the McRib against a false advertising lawsuit. Finally, Trump’s proposed triumphal arch sparks a debate over judicial power, presidential motives, and who gets to shape Washington’s skyline.

Political corruption isn't limited to one party. As allegations of unethical behavior plague Washington and hateful rhetoric becomes increasingly common, conservatives face a choice: hold their own leaders accountable or lose the moral high ground. In the wake of the midterm elections, restoring integrity and decency in American politics must start from within.

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Christopher Koopman, CEO of the Abundance Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss all things artificial intelligence and explain why Americans should and shouldn't be concerned about the rise of computational systems. Koopman also recounts his alarming experience with Anthropic's AI assistant Claude regarding Christianity and spirituality.

Erick opens with a hotter than expected October CPI inflation report and makes the case that Republicans lost the midterms on competence: suburban voters, Hispanic voters, and Republican leaning independents decided MAGA means bungling the economy, tariffs, the Iran war, and immigration enforcement. Then he breaks down Thomas Massie's articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, arguing Hegseth should be the fall guy for the Iran war but that impeachment is the wrong tool. Hot October CPI report: inflation up 0.4% for the month, roughly 4% annualized, with groceries, electricity, rent, airfares, and gas prices climbing while wages fall further behind Competence was on the ballot: Oconee County and Buckhead data, Mike Collins losing to Jon Ossoff, 69,000 Georgia Republicans skipping the Senate race, and Texas Republicans rejecting Ken Paxton Tariffs, the Iran war missile shortage, botched deportations, and the Jensen Huang Nvidia China spy saga as reasons suburban voters now equate MAGA with incompetence Erick's case for a migrant guest worker program, and a takedown of the Georgia "stolen election" theory about Tyler Harper and the agriculture commissioner race Thomas Massie's six articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, Hegseth's defiant press conference, Susie Wiles, and why nobody has been fired after the midterm wipeout

Erick connects the dots between a Chinese Communist Party-linked front group, a killed $5 billion AI data center in Landover, Maryland, and the Senate's bipartisan permitting reform bill that cleared the filibuster 73 to 25. Then he takes listener calls on CO2 pipelines and turns to the Democrats' new problem: Hakeem Jeffries is about to be Speaker of the House, and Pramila Jayapal and the Democratic Socialists of America are already making demands on Medicare for All, Israel, and abolishing ICE. The Landover, Maryland data center fight: a 24-year-old abandoned mall site, 25,000 signatures, and help from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, which Erick ties to Neville Roy Singham and the Chinese Communist Party Why winning the AI race against China matters: control of information, censorship, and who gets your data, plus Matt Whitlock's details on the county's lost tax revenue Senate permitting reform explained: the American Affordability and Jobs Act caps environmental reviews, cuts the NEPA lawsuit window from six years to 150 days, and makes data centers pay for their own power, with Martin Heinrich and Shelley Moore Capito on board A caller pushes back on CO2 pipeline language, and Erick explains why he will take the compromise to get natural gas pipelines and power lines built again, plus a Kinder Morgan pipeline story from his own backyard Hakeem Jeffries' agenda on Medicaid, the Iran war, tariffs, and Affordable Care Act subsidies; the progressive revolt from Pramila Jayapal and DSA members; Chuck Schumer's shaky support; John Thune and Jim Jordan versus Steve Scalise

Erick unpacks why young men broke for Democrats and who is catechizing them online, from Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens to Andrew Tate and a Russell Brand now headed to prison. Then he turns to President Trump telling Ross Douthat on 60 Minutes that he hates some of his enemies and cannot forgive them. Erick then walks through what the Bible says about forgiveness and why the evangelical advisers around the president have failed him. Plus breaking news: Jim Jordan beats Steve Scalise to become House Minority Leader, and an American soldier is arrested in Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia. Why young men voted Democrat: broken homes, devices instead of parents, Jeremy Boring's warning, JD Vance's "our voters voted Democrat," and how the GOP took young white men for granted The podcast right as a radicalization machine: Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly's defense of Russell Brand after his sentencing, Candace Owens, Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate, Joe Rogan, and why Jordan Peterson's "clean your room" message was better A church that pairs older men with young single men to restore cars, golf, and watch football, the lesson of Rehoboam, and caller Chad in Montgomery, Alabama on challenging young men instead of lecturing them Breaking news: Jim Jordan defeats Steve Scalise 106 to 73 for House Minority Leader, John Thune as the Senate lightning rod, and a senior American soldier arrested in Gloucestershire over alleged Russia espionage Trump's Ross Douthat interview on forgiving James Comey and Nancy Pelosi, the Lord's Prayer and Matthew 6, Derek Thomas and C.S. Lewis on forgiveness, Fox News attacking Douthat, and the transactional ministers in the president's evangelical council

It’s an AEI jamboree as Dan Cox joins the guys to talk about Gen Z, dating, loneliness, and the institutions that once brought us together. Are we cultivating audiences instead of friendships? When did marriage become a capstone instead of a cornerstone? How are algorithms driving men and women apart? Survey data, “Goldilocks Trauma,” and formative friction.

Join Greg and guest host Charlie Cooke for the Tuesday 3 Martini Lunch as they focus on Cooke's recent debate comments on immigrants bent on denigrating and drastically changing our nation, Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lodging impeachment charges against Sec. Pete Hegseth, Sen. Mitch McConnell awkwardly refusing to respond to reporters's questions, and the absurdity of multiple Senate and House races that still haven't been called. First, they discuss Charlie's recent debate on immigration and his argument that it should be a no-brainer to deny entry to anyone who hates America or wants to radically change us. And he says any non-citizens already here who act that way should be kicked out. Next, they look at the eight impeachment articles lodged by Massie against Hegseth. They scratch their heads as most of them are related to actions ordered by President Trump. Charlie also offers other reasons why Massie's effort here are off the mark. Then, they watch painful footage of Sen. McConnell unwilling or unable to answer reporters' questions on Capitol Hill. Charlie and Greg wonder why he's still there since a Republican successor was just elected. They also offer their insights on McConnell's legacy in the Senate. Finally, they find it it thoroughly unacceptable that Mississippi and Alaska have no final U.S. Senate results yet and have made painfully little progress in counting votes over the past week. New episodes every weekday. 👉 Subscribe to the show so you never miss a moment. Follow us for more daily clips, updates, and commentary: Facebook Instagram Youtube Other Info Website

Things are getting MESSY in Washington, and The Chicks are breaking it ALL down! President Donald Trump is making headlines after a wild press conference featuring UFC boss Dana White, questions about a potential press secretary shake-up, and some VERY interesting comments about immigration and amnesty. Could Dana White really be the next White House press secretary? And what do Trump's latest remarks mean for Republicans pushing back against amnesty? Meanwhile, Rep. Thomas Massie is targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with new impeachment articles, Marco Rubio is defending Hegseth, and Democrats are already talking about more investigations. Plus, JD Vance reacts to the midterms, Sarah Huckabee Sanders takes on Sunny Hostin on The View, and the hosts revisit Charlie Kirk's warning about immigration. The drama doesn't stop there! The I've Had It podcast is facing major sponsor backlash as its hosts double down on their criticism of Turning Point USA. The Chicks react to the controversy, the sponsor exodus, and the growing debate over cancel culture and accountability. ALSO TODAY: Candace Owens faces another defamation lawsuit from the MacronsTrump fires back at CNN and Thomas MassieBernie Sanders targets RFK Jr. as pharmaceutical industry influence comes under scrutinyTim Pool and Marjorie Taylor Greene predict more trouble for TrumpA Los Angeles mayoral campaign video about shadeThe latest developments in the Tyler Robinson case

In the wake of the election, what could changing political dynamics mean for philanthropy and charitable giving? Peter talks with Ted McCann and Jorge Castro of CM Strategic about potential policy shifts, donor privacy, donor-advised funds, and why nonprofits should share the impact of their work as they prepare for the next Congress and state legislative sessions.

Guest: James S. Spiegel Host Scot Bertram talks with James S. Spiegel, director of the Center for Faith & Life at Geneva College, about the objectivity of beauty, how beauty and wonder inform science and history, and his new book, A Thing of Beauty: How Everything Is Art and Art Is Everything.

With the southern border largely secured, America's immigration debate is shifting to deportations and assimilation. Victor Davis Hanson argues that sanctuary jurisdictions, resistance to deportations, and a growing rejection of America's melting pot threaten national unity. He also outlines a potential path forward for some longtime illegal immigrants.

Erick breaks down President Trump's 60 Minutes interview with Ross Douthat, where Trump said his deportation crackdown may have been too tough and floated legal status, but not citizenship, for longtime workers. Erick explains how Stephen Miller, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and the Susie Wiles ouster fit the story, then goes after the "stolen election" claims with the final exit poll data on the Iran war, gas prices, tariffs, ICE, and the MAGA coalition that cracked in the midterms. Trump on 60 Minutes with Ross Douthat: the "too tough" admission, legal status for landscapers and hotel workers, the hardliners in the White House, and Erick's own plan (in the country before Biden, a job, no benefits, no felonies, no citizenship) Immigration politics: ICE guidance walked back, Stephen Miller's promotion, Markwayne Mullin, the 14th Amendment, and whether Democrats take a first step deal now and push for amnesty after 2028 The "stolen election" claim: Trump's post about machines and early vote dumps, James Talarico and Ken Paxton in Texas, and why Erick says the voters simply rejected the party Exit poll data: 63 percent called the Iran war the wrong decision, gas prices up from $3 to nearly $4.50, two-thirds said tariffs hurt the economy, and Democrats headed for a 259 to 176 House majority, the largest since 1991 The shrinking MAGA coalition: Scott Rasmussen tracking, white evangelical men dropping from 69 to 44 percent support, independents breaking 58 to 38 for Democrats, plus a family virus and a Samford University admission update