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Practically Political

Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, Kurt Bardella

Pragmatism is Patriotism. The goal of Practically Political is to engage and motivate citizens who are fact- and issue-oriented, invite conversation, respect differences of opinion, believe in compromise and put sound policy before partisanship. Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent, if your bottom line is to get our government working again to serve the best interests of all Americans, then please join us in making our voices heard. This is not the time to give into hopelessness, anger or despair; it’s a critical opportunity to redefine what democracy really means.

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  • #139
    Wednesday · 27 min

    Trump’s Iran Sanctions, Natalie Harp and the Midterm Warning Signs

    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella debate whether President Trump’s new sanctions on Iran can work and whether he is willing to put pressure on China and Russia to truly isolate the Iranian regime. They also weigh Trump’s latest fight with Canada and what it means for America’s relationships with its allies. The conversation gets heated over Natalie Harp, her relationship with President Trump and the personal letters that have put his longtime aide in the spotlight.

  • #137
    August 12 · 22 min

    Trump's Republican Critics, Iran and Judge Jeanine Pirro

    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella discuss Republican senators Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis, and John Cornyn, whether they have sacrificed ethics for political survival, and why pushing back against President Trump remains so difficult within the Republican Party.

  • #136
    August 5 · 24 min

    Michigan's Primary, Anthony Fauci, and Trump's Truth Social Controversy

    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, including Abdul El-Sayed's rise, what it could mean for the future of the Democratic Party, and whether the race offers an early preview of the 2026 midterm elections.

  • #131
    June 24 · 36 min

    Will Trump Leave Office Early? Biden's Return and the Iran Debate

    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella debate the latest details surrounding Trump’s Iran negotiations, including the proposed deal, the Strait of Hormuz, the $300 billion incentive package, and whether Iran is emerging from the conflict in a stronger position than before it began.

  • #130
    June 18 · 1 hr

    Gavin Newsom, Trump's Iran Deal, and the Big Beautiful Bill

    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down the latest controversy involving Gavin Newsom, debate whether Democrats have a clear frontrunner for 2028 and discuss the growing attention around potential candidates including Jon Ossoff and Mark Cuban.

  • #129
    June 10 · 32 min

    California Primaries, FISA Reauthorization, and Media Bias

    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down the latest California primary results, the ongoing debate over election counting, and what the results mean for Steve Hilton, Spencer Pratt, and the upcoming runoff races.

  • #128
    June 3 · 34 min

    Iran Negotiations, Ken Paxton, and California Politics

    Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down the stalled Iran negotiations, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and what a potential deal could mean for the United States, energy prices, and the region.

  • #126
    May 27 · 25 min

    Trump’s $1.776 Billion Slush Fund, Ken Paxton, and the DNC Autopsy

    Dave Spencer and Kurt Bardella are joined by special co-host Carrie Sheffield to break down the growing backlash to Trump’s proposed $1.776 billion fund, the political fallout surrounding Ken Paxton’s rise inside the Republican Party, and the debate over what Democrats still are not learning from the 2024 election.

  • #124
    May 13 · 29 min

    Gas Prices, Kash Patel, and the Growing 2028 Republican Fight

    Dave Spencer and co-hosts Kurt Bardella and Ashley Davis break down the latest battles over redistricting, rising gas prices, growing questions around Kash Patel’s future at the FBI, and the early conversations shaping the 2028 presidential race.

  • #122
    April 22 · 32 min

    Scandal, Power, and a Week of Political Fallout

    Dave Spencer, Kurt Bardella, and Ashley Davis break down a week of major political fallout, from Eric Swalwell’s exit to broader questions about misconduct, power, and accountability in Washington.

  • #120
    April 6 · 26 min

    Trump Administration Shake-Ups: Bondi's Exit, Iran Strategy, and Cabinet Survival Predictions

    Hosts Kurt Bardella, Ashley Davis, and Dave Spencer dissect the latest upheaval in the Trump administration and deliver bold predictions about who's next on the chopping block. You'll discover why Attorney General Pam Bondi's sudden departure may have less to do with her performance and everything to do with the looming Epstein files testimony scheduled for April 14th. The hosts debate whether her exit was strategically timed to avoid a bipartisan House subpoena—and whether the gambit will actu

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