Capital G Podcast
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsOn the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay shares insights and opinions about the news coming out of our nation's Capital. Greer will help you make sense of it all with a deeper dive, beyond the headlines. More importantly, you will understand how what goes on in politics impacts you and your family.
In the lead-up to the election, through the anticipated aftermath, and into the next administration, Greer is your trusted source of news and information, and will guide you through the journey. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capitalgpodcast/support
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Episodes
Episode 41- Jack Smith to the Rescue
June 12, 2023 01:41 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBFollowing a busy week in politics where the former president was indicted on charges that include espionage, host Greer McVay offers a deep dive into what is included in the charges, why it’s splitting America and why it is (or should be) important to you and me. Along with opinions by some of the most well-known political thought leaders, Greer analyses the news from every direction. Listen, like and share…and visit CapitalGPodcast.com for links to resources to help you stay up to date. -...
Episode 40 - Putting the United back into U.S.
June 06, 2023 05:20 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay provides an update on what you might expect just around the corner, as The Former Guy is experiencing the screws tightening. The Republican field is expanding but Trump’s world is shrinking as Jack Smith, Fani Willis and others are closing in. But through it all, President Biden is plugging away delivering for the American people. After a month-long haitus since the last episode, Greer had the opportunity to travel cross-country wi...
Episode 39 - Defamed, Defeated and Detached...from $787.5 Million
April 22, 2023 00:19 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBIn this special episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay discusses the recent legal settlement between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems, with guest Whitnie Wiley, both an attorney and Greer’s co-host on the podcast, Life, Lemons & LemonDrops. In this 2-part conversation, you will learn about the legal and political nuances of defamation, the harm done to all parties involved, and how the American people were left holding the bag. After listening to this episode, be sure to ...
Episode 38 - Ticking Timebomb
March 23, 2023 21:30 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBWith (at least) four cases pending in jurisdictions across the country, Donald Trump is working overtime to control the conversation...and raise money. In this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay reviews Trump’s most immediate legal issues and considers which will be lead to his first, of many, indictments. From Stormy Daniels hush money, to election interference, to stealing the nation’s top secrets, it looks like we might finally see justice served through one of these cases...
Episode 37 - New Year. New Congress. Sort of.
January 06, 2023 19:53 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBAs we kick off the new year, so too, do we kick off a new Congress. Well, at least we would begin the 118th Congress if the Republican House majority was able to select a Speaker. In this episode, host, Greer McVay walks you through the voting process for a House Speaker and some of the politics behind the resistance to California Rep. Kevin McCarthy. In Day 4 of voting, McCarthy has fallen short in the first 13 votes of the Representatives-elect. Let's see where the voting ends...and the g...
Episode 36 - Saving Democracy One Election at a Time
November 16, 2022 05:40 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode, host Greer McVay recaps the 2022 Midterm election and looks ahead to the infighting over the House Speakership, Trump’s big November 15 announcement, Merrick Garland’s next moves and so much more. Learn more by visiting the Capital G Podcast website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capitalgpodcast/support
Episode 35 - Resign To Do Better
August 11, 2021 16:58 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn a week filled with big news events, Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay touches on he resignation of New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo's resignation, the rise in cases of COVID-19 and the unraveling story of corruption in Trump world. Listen, Like and Share! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capitalgpodcast/support
Episode 34 - Saving Our Republic
July 28, 2021 04:32 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBCapital G Podcast host Greer McVay dissects the biggest news stories of the day, including the first hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; the arrest of Trump ally, Tom Barrack; and the latest guidance for the coronavirus from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Using audio clips from the hearing—including testimony from Daniel Hodges, Harry Dunn, and commentary by Matt Dowd (on Nicole Wallace's Deadline: White Hou...
Episode 33 - The Jetsons vs The Flintstones (The Future vs the Past)
July 11, 2021 23:48 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBWhen Richard Branson's Virgin Space Ship Unity 22 launched into space on Sunday, July 11, it was more than a passion project for one of the world's billionaires. It was emblematic of where we find ourselves, in America and around the globe: engaged in a fight for progress against people who would prefer a return to the past. Capital G Podcast host Greer McVay, shares her enthusiasm for space travel and the miracles of technology and compares it to today's Republican Party, fighting with ever...
Episode 32 - Critical American Theory (Extended Edition)
June 27, 2021 22:33 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBFrom House Bill 1 (For the People Act 2021) to CRT (Critical Race Theory), Capital G Podcast host Greer McVay gets you up to speed on some of today's hot political issues. Listen at once or break up this extended edition into bite size pieces so you know what's behind the stories driving the day. Check out episode details and features on the Capital G Podcast website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capitalgpodcast/support
Episode 31 - So Long GOP and democracy
May 12, 2021 21:14 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBAs Wyoming Republican Representative Liz Cheney is stripped of her leadership position, Americans of all political stripes should pay close attention as democracy (with a small "d") slipped further from our grip. In this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay gives the play-by-play of Cheney's ouster and shares thoughts on why it is so important to the future of America. Learn more at the Capital G Podcast website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...
Episode 30 - Happy Mother's Day (to all you "Birthing People")
May 09, 2021 23:10 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn an effort to be inclusive, Representative Cori Bush (D-MO), set off a firestorm when she referred to people who give birth as "birthing people," rather than mothers. in true GOP fashion, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) mocked her choice of words on Mother's Day, by tweeting "Happy Birthing People's Day." Have an opinion about this debate? Listen in as the Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay shares her thoughts on the subject, then share your own thoughts. Happy Mothering Day to everyone who has ...
Episode 29 - Biden Time
May 07, 2021 00:45 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBWith the two major political parties at odds, we are biding our time, get it "Biden Time," in hopes that President Biden's recent successes will take hold and change minds before the bottom falls out. Robert Mueller is back in the news, Rudy is pretending he doesn't know how a search warrant works, Trump is still pushing the Big Lie and Biden is boringly efficient at making government work. As everyone jockeys for position, Americans are caught in the cross-fire of a Republican Civil War and...
Episode 28 - Good Cops and Very Bad Cops
April 22, 2021 05:22 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBCapital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, shares her thoughts on the guilty, guilty, guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, and provides further commentary on other controversial cases, including one that recently took place in her own hometown. Listen to this episode and understand why police accountability and reimagining policing are the only ways forward. Visit the Capital G Podcast website for more information about what went into this episode, as well as a link to the [very gra...
Episode 27 - The Good, the Bad, the Ugly and the Uglier
April 13, 2021 03:26 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBCapital G Podcast host, Greer McVay returns from a brief hiatus to positive vaccine news, politicians behaving badly, week three of the Derek Chauvin murder trial (of George Floyd), along with multiple police-involved incidents receiving national attention (including Windsor, VA and Brooklyn Center, MN), and a nation once again approaching a boiling point. Listen to The Good, the Bad, the Ugly and the Uglier, as Greer dissects and summarizes the events as they unfold. Learn more by visitin...
Episode 26- Politicians Behaving Badly
March 10, 2021 03:59 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBWashington DC is filled with patriots who devote their entire careers to improving the lives of millions from their home states and from around the entire country. But for a few self-serving politicians, the road to service is paved with bad intentions. In this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay highlights some of the amazing progress being made by the Biden-Harris Administration and she also takes a look at the first set of contenders for the Capital G Podcast "Politicians B...
Episode 25 - Moving On and Moving Forward
March 01, 2021 15:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBAs President Biden moves a step closer to providing real relief to people struggling through the coronavirus pandemic and the fallout it caused, others are attempting to rewrite history and spin a narrative that doesn't quite align with the facts. Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, discusses some of this week's big political stories. Listen, share and comment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capitalgpodcast/support
Episode 24 - The Prosecution Rests while The Defense Sleeps
February 17, 2021 17:55 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWhile president Biden is busy working on behalf of the American people, Donald Trump is busy working on his own personal agenda and taking most of the Republican party along for the ride, triggering an all out civil war within the party. The Capital G Podcast host Greer McVay, walks you through the political events of the last week. Listen to the Capital G Podcast and visit the website for more information at CapitalGPodcast.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
Episode 23 - Let The Trial Begin...Again
February 10, 2021 17:09 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBAs the second impeachment trial of the former president of the United States gets underway, the Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, walks you through Day One and what to look for in the days ahead, in the lead up to a conviction or acquittal. Don't miss a minute of this historic event. Visit the Capital G Podcast website for more about the show and host, Greer McVay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capitalgpodcast/support
Episode 22 - No We Can't All Just Get Along
February 02, 2021 20:49 - 1 hour - 62 MBAs President Biden moves forward with his agenda and filling his Cabinet with capable people (update: six now confirmed), the nation is still mired in the chaos and lies that were the hallmarks of the Trump Administration. The former president's second impeachment trial is set to begin in a just one week and his defense covers two main areas: Trump is no longer president so Congress is overstepping its authority and Trump was simply exercising his Constitutionally protected 1st Amendment Rig...
Episode 21 - End of an Error
January 20, 2021 16:11 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWith mere minutes until the Inauguration of the nation's 46th President, Joseph Biden, and his Vice-President Kamala Harris, Capital G Podcast host Greer McVay, shares impromptu thoughts on the days and minutes leading up to the historic event. Listen to this episode of the Capital G Podcast, the final one taped during the Trump presidency; and like, share and comment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capitalgpodcast/support
Episode 20 - Clear and Present Danger
January 16, 2021 01:48 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWith five days remaining until the Inauguration of Joe Biden, the current president has been impeached for the second time, is losing supporters and surrogates, and finds himself with very few options. With hints to the media that martial law might be imminent, America (and the world) sit and wait to see Trump's next move. Listen to the new episode of the Capital G Podcast, as host Greer McVay walks you through what we are witnessing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify....
Episode 19 - Shut It Down
January 10, 2021 20:52 - 1 hour - 101 MBIt seems everyone is attempting to shut everyone else down this week. Trump and his supporters tried to shut down a joint session of Congress. Congress is trying to shut down Trump. Social Media outlets are attempting to shut down the "Extreme" Right Wing, and the president too. And the Extreme Right Wing is trying to shut down everything and everyone they perceive have "taken their county" away from them, or at least the country as they know it or perceive it to be. In this episode of the...
Episode 18 - Lordy There Are Tapes
January 04, 2021 06:37 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBWith a look back and a look ahead, Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, anticipates a bumpy start to the new year. While Breaking News may not become a mainstay of the Biden Administration, President Trump is making certain there's plenty of it on his way out of the White House. Listen and reflect on the year we all survived and brace yourself for fireworks leading up to the Inauguration on January 20, 2021. https://capitalgpodcast.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti...
Episode 17 - Can We Just Move On Already?
December 21, 2020 17:59 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBWhile the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage out of control and the UK announced the discovery of a mutated variant of the virus, President Trump rages out of control about the election he lost seven weeks ago. With no interest in governing or addressing the concerns of Americans like the distribution of two new vaccines, plummeting economy, or cyber intrusion of US government agencies by Russia, Trump is busy enlisting the help of allies in overturning the results of the presidential el...
Episode 16. Light at the End of the Tunnel.
December 14, 2020 16:15 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIn less than six weeks, America will have new leadership and finally say goodbye to some of the most exhausting people, policies and performances the country has ever seen. From a president who refuses to concede an election he lost, to a virus that has claimed more lives that some of our most notable wars and disasters, the "carnage" has not let up since Inauguration Day in January 2017. Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay discusses the ramifications of the coronavirus vaccines coming onto...
Episode 15 – Everything But the Kitchen Sink
December 06, 2020 23:42 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBAs the number of possible moves President Trump can make to effectuate the outcome of the November 3, presidential election continue to dwindle, the few actions he can make are taking a more desperate turn. In his December 12, rally in Georgia, ostensibly to promote the Republican candidates in the January 5, Senate runoff election, Trump spent over an hour and a half railing against anyone and anything that aggrieves him. He and his supporters have crisscrossed the country arguing that frau...
Episode 14 - Everything We Expected
November 30, 2020 16:54 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBIn Episode 14, Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, catches you up on the status of the presidential race and the transition to the new Biden administration. With a current president who refuses to concede, and a president-elect who is moving full steam ahead, it’s easy to be confused about what to expect on January 20, 2021 and during the 51 days between now and then. Greer helps clarify. Listen, like and share…and visit CapitalGPodcast.com for links to resources to help you stay up to dat...
Episode 13- Where Do We Go From Here?
November 23, 2020 16:31 - 37 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay covers a variety of election related topics to help the audience understand why it has still not been "ascertained" that Joe Biden is the apparent winner of the election, due to the failure of the General Services Administrator, Emily Murphy. Greer outlines how confusion and chaos is the point and if people, on both sides of the aisle, are confused and frustrated this farce can continue. One major problem with this process is that wi...
Episode 12. And the Winner Is?
November 16, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBAs the nation inches toward a new presidential administration, only one person is setting up roadblocks to a peaceful transition of power. Nevertheless, President-Elect Joe Biden forges on, while more attention is shifted to Georgia. Support for the incumbent can be seen in the form of public demonstrations and a lack of acknowledgement for the victor by current legislators. Listen to the latest episode of the Capital G Podcast, as host Greer McVay helps unravel the mess on our hands. Vis...
Episode 11. The Fat Lady is Humming.
November 13, 2020 03:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBGreer McVay, host of the Capital G Podcast, reviews several scenarios that might shed light on what lies ahead in the "ascertainment" of who will be sworn in as president on January 20, 2021. Listen to the latest episode (#11) and get caught up on where we are and what comes next. Visit the Capital G Podcast website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capitalgpodcast/support
Episode 10. The Presidency is Still Up in the Air.
November 06, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay, explains the delay and drama surrounding the counting of the ballots for president. Even when the counting is complete, there is still no assurance for a smooth or peaceful transition of power. Learn more: Capital G Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capitalgpodcast/support
Episode 10- The Presidency is Still Up in the Air
November 06, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay, explains the delay and drama surrounding the counting of the ballots for president. Even when the counting is complete, there is still no assurance for a smooth or peaceful transition of power. Learn more: Capital G Podcast
Episode 9. All is Not Fair in Love or Politics.
November 02, 2020 19:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBWith one day remaining before we wrap up the voting phase of the 2020 election cycle, the presidential campaigns are in full swing doing what they do best...or worst. Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, walks through an overview of where we stand and forecasts the next few days as we begin to anticipate election results. Visit the Capital G Podcast website for more information. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capitalgpodcast/support
Episode 9: All is Not Fair in Love or Politics
November 02, 2020 19:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBWith one day remaining before we wrap up the voting phase of the 2020 election cycle, the presidential campaigns are in full swing doing what they do best...or worst. Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, walks through an overview of where we stand and forecasts the next few days as we begin to anticipate election results. Visit the Capital G Podcast website for more information.
Episode 8. Post-Debate Commentary.
October 26, 2020 00:04 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBWith the three presidential debates in the rear-view mirror, Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, summarizes the October 22, debate between incumbent Donald Trump and former vice-president Joe Biden. This episode marks 10 days until election day and outlines two very different visions for the future of America. Visit the Capital G Podcast website at CapitalGPodcast.com for links to the content Greer relied upon to create this episode. Corrections: The full Senate (not the House of Repre...
Episode 8. Post-Debate Commentary
October 26, 2020 00:04 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBWith the three presidential debates in the rear-view mirror, Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, summarizes the October 22, debate between incumbent Donald Trump and former vice-president Joe Biden. This episode marks 10 days until election day and outlines two very different visions for the future of America. Visit the Capital G Podcast website at CapitalGPodcast.com for links to the content Greer relied upon to create this episode. Corrections: The full Senate (not the House of Repre...
Episode 7. Sheldon Says
October 19, 2020 14:00 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MBCapital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, outlines what may be lurking behind the selection of Amy Coney Barrett as a new Supreme Court Justice. The “Big Kahuna,” as Greer describes it, is not just about Republican Power, it’s really more about the power concentrated into the hands of fewer than 1% of America’s wealthiest families. Based on the powerful SCOTUS Hearing testimony of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Greer walks you through the complex maze of dark money in our political system. Listen t...
Episode 7. Sheldon Says.
October 19, 2020 14:00 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MBCapital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, outlines what may be lurking behind the selection of Amy Coney Barrett as a new Supreme Court Justice. The “Big Kahuna,” as Greer describes it, is not just about Republican Power, it’s really more about the power concentrated into the hands of fewer than 1% of America’s wealthiest families. Based on the powerful SCOTUS Hearing testimony of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Greer walks you through the complex maze of dark money in our political system. Listen t...
Bonus. To Debate or Not to Debate.
October 15, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBbonus --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capitalgpodcast/support
Episode 6. October Surprises.
October 15, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn political campaigns, surprises are no surprise at all. As a matter of fact, surprises are expected, and even required. The first of the 2020 presidential campaign October Surprises from the Republican candidate, the report on the so-called "Obamagate" conspiracy, appears to have fizzled out, leaving the president in a public rage over his Attorney General Bill Barr. On the other side, what started out as a big win for the GOP, an open seat on the Supreme Court, is starting to show signs o...
Episode 6. October Surprises
October 15, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn political campaigns, surprises are no surprise at all. As a matter of fact, surprises are expected, and even required. The first of the 2020 presidential campaign October Surprises from the Republican candidate, the report on the so-called "Obamagate" conspiracy, appears to have fizzled out, leaving the president in a public rage over his Attorney General Bill Barr. On the other side, what started out as a big win for the GOP, an open seat on the Supreme Court, is starting to show signs o...
Episode 5. Putting the Con in Conspiracy.
October 12, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWith the 2020 election barely three weeks away, the president's campaign team still does not appear to have settled on a single strategy to increase his standing in the polls. As a series of unfavorable news stories have emerged in recent days, including several about his financial and tax woes, and as his personal health challenges persist, President Trump's history of advancing his own version of reality has moved from his business dealings into the political spotlight. As those stories me...
Episode 4. The Fly in the Ointment
October 09, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWith so much on the line, the Vice-presidential debate between current VP, Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris, delivered high drama, political machinations, well-timed jabs and even a cameo by a show-stealing fly. What the debate did not deliver was anything likely to change the minds of voters. In this episode of the Capital G Podcast, your host, Greer McVay, offers commentary on the debate, but also starts to peel back the layers of the onion to reveal the real election strategy of the T...
Episode 4. The Fly in the Ointment.
October 09, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWith so much on the line, the Vice-presidential debate between current VP, Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris, delivered high drama, political machinations, well-timed jabs and even a cameo by a show-stealing fly. What the debate did not deliver was anything likely to change the minds of voters. In this episode of the Capital G Podcast, your host, Greer McVay, offers commentary on the debate, but also starts to peel back the layers of the onion to reveal the real election strategy of the T...
Episode 3. Trust Matters.
October 05, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBWhen the president was diagnosed with COVID-19, and later airlifted to Walter Reed Medical Center, thousands if not millions of American began openly debating whether or not the diagnosis was real or a hoax. The president’s Sunday evening departure from the hospital to drive around and wave to supporters from a motorcade, exposing all involved, reinforced the notion that his medical team might be being less than fully transparent. Listen to the latest episode of the Capital G Podcast to und...
Episode 2. No Debating How Bad It Was.
October 01, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBThe first presidential debate was widely criticized as frustrating, confusing and a circus; but what was not said in the 90-minute interaction between President Donald Trump and the former Vice-President, Joe Biden, is just as important as what was said, and infinitely more illuminating. Greer will help you decipher the debate (whether you watched it or not) and share some thoughts on why it went off the rails, most assuredly to distract from the scathing New York Times article about Trump’...
Episode 1. Orient Yourself.
September 27, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIn today’s premier episode, the Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, introduces you to her new show and outlines what you can expect in this weekly program. With a focus on national politics, Greer helps you dissect and digest the news that comes out of our nation’s Capital, hence the title Capital G. This week Greer focuses on the November 3rd election, the growing number of Coronavirus cases, the economy and the environment, and explains how your vote can have an impact on all of it. In ...