Examining Politics Podcast
455 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsExamining Politics is a daily podcast from The Washington Examiner featuring radio host Larry O'Connor from WMAL in Washington DC and KABC in Los Angeles. Featuring some of the biggest names in American politics, journalism and punditry, O'Connor focuses on the biggest political stories of the day with in-depth interviews and unique analysis. If you only have time for one news/politics podcast, Examining Politics is for you. Available every day at 7PM ET, Examining Politics is the perfect podcast to wrap up your busy day and bring you up to speed on everything happening in American politics today.
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Episodes
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 4/13/20: Tom Fitton, Stephen Moore, Mark Hemingway
April 15, 2020 16:17 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. TOM FITTON President, Judicial Watch STEPHEN MOORE Economist, Advisor to Trump 2016 Campaign MARK HEMINGWAY Columnist, Real Clear Investigations See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 4/14/20: Rep. Andy Biggs, Ronna Romney McDaniel, , Chuck Ross
April 15, 2020 13:48 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. REP. ANDY BIGGS Congressman from Arizona Chairman of House Freedom Caucus RONNA ROMNEY MCDANIEL Chairwoman of Republican National Committee CHUCK ROSS Investigative Reporter, Daily Caller See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 4/10/20: Rep. Nan Hayworth, Chuck Ross, Cam Edwards
April 11, 2020 12:47 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. REP. NAN HAYWORTH Former Congresswoman from New York Medical doctor CHUCK ROSS Investigative Reporter, Daily Caller CAM EDWARDS Bearing Arms See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 4/9/20: Gov. George Allen, Cmn. Ajit Pai, Antonio Doss
April 10, 2020 15:01 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. GOV. GEORGE ALLEN Former Governor of Virginia A Member of The Heritage Foundation's National Coronavirus Recovery Commission CHAIRMAN AJIT PAI Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. ANTONIO DOSS District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Washington Metropolitan Area District Office (WMADO) See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for pri...
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 4/7/20: Newt Gingrich, Dennis Miller, Gov. Bob Ehrlich
April 08, 2020 22:45 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. DENNIS MILLER Comedian and Social Commentator NEWT GINGRICH Former Speaker of the House GOV. BOB EHRLICH Former Governor of Maryland
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 4/7/20: Sean Spicer, Morgan Ortagus, Andy Puzder
April 08, 2020 21:03 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. MORGAN ORTAGUS Spokesperson for the United States Department of State SEAN SPICER Host of "Spicer&Co" on Newsmax ANDY PUZDER
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 4/6/20: Mercedes Schlapp, Jenna Ellis, Margot Cleveland
April 08, 2020 21:01 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. MERCEDES SCHLAPP Topic: Joe Biden / Coronavirus / Campaign JENNA ELLIS Senior Legal Adviser to the Trump 2020 campaign Attorney to President Donald Trump MARGOT CLEVELAND A senior contributor to The Federalist
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 4/3/20: EPA Admin. Andrew Wheeler, Sen. Jim DeMint, Sharyl Atkisson
April 03, 2020 22:44 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. ADMINISTRATOR ANDREW WHEELER Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency SHARLY ATTKISSON Investigative Journalist Host of Sinclair's program “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” SEN. JIM DeMINT Chairman of the Conservative Partnership Institute Former Republican Senator from South Carolina
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 4/2/20: Sen. Tom Cotton, Admn. Seema Verma, Lee Smith
April 02, 2020 23:20 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. Today's special guests: SEN. TOM COTTON Senator from Arkansas ADMN. SEEMA VERMA The Administrator of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Member of Coronavirus Task Force LEE SMITH Investigative Journalist on the FISA abuse scandal
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 4/1/20: Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Cory Gardner
April 01, 2020 20:13 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. Today's special guests: SEN. RICK SCOTT Senator from Florida SEN. CORY GARDNER Senator from Colorado
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/31/20: Mark Cuban, Rep. Devin Nunes
March 31, 2020 21:32 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. Today's special guests: MARK CUBAN Entrepreneur, businessman, NBA owner and star of "Shark Tank" REP. DEVIN NUNES Congressman from California and Ranking Member on the House Select Committee on Intelligence
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/30/20: Sec. Eugene Scalia, Sen. Pat Toomey, Comm. Brendan Carr
March 30, 2020 22:32 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. Today's special guests: SEC. EUGENE SCALIA Secretary of Labor SEN. PAT TOOMEY Senator from Pennsylvania COMMISSIONER BRENDAN CARR Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/27/20: VA Sec. Robert Wilkie, Sen. Thom Tillis
March 27, 2020 22:08 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. Today's special guests: SEC. ROBERT WILKIE Secretary of Veterans Affairs SEN. THOM TILLIS Senator from North Carolina
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/26/20: Susan Ferrechio, Phil Kerpen, Kerry Picket
March 26, 2020 21:58 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. Today's special guests: SUSAN FERRECHIO The chief congressional correspondent for the Washington Examiner PHIL KERPEN President of American Commitment KERRY PICKET The senior campaign reporter for the Washington Examiner
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/24/20: Sen. Marsha Blackburn, HHS Dep. Sec. Eric Hargan, VA Del. Nick Freitas
March 25, 2020 22:13 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. Today's special guests: SENATOR MARSHA BLACKBURN Senator from Tennessee DEPUTY SECRETARY ERIC HARGAN The Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) DELEGATE NICK FREITAS Representing Virginia's 30th District A Republican Candidate running to Represent Virginia's 7th District in the US House of Representatives
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/24/20: Rep. Rob Wittman, Speaker Newt Gingrich, Dr. Victor Davis Hanson, Salena Zito
March 24, 2020 22:34 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe latest on the unprecedented government reaction to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic hosted by Larry O'Connor. Today's special guests: CONGRESSMAN ROB WITTMAN Representing the First District of Virginia NEWT GINGRICH Former Speaker of the House Host of “Newt’s World” podcast Author of new book out today, “Shakedown" DR. VICTOR DAVIS HANSON A commentator on modern warfare and contemporary politics for National Review Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution ...
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/23/20: Sen. Mike Braun, Dave Boyer, Christopher Bedford
March 23, 2020 22:30 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBSen. Mike Braun of Indiana stepped of the Senate floor to join Larry O'Connor and discuss the latest developments with the $1.8 trillion covid-19 stimulus bill. Washington Times White House correspondent Dave Boyer tells us how the senate bill collapsed Sunday when Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi came back to town. The federalist's Christopher Bedford talks about the very dangerous state of the economy in light of the drastic measures taken to halt the spread of the Coronavirus.
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/20/20: Seema Verma, Morgan Ortagus, Peter Schweizer
March 20, 2020 22:05 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBToday, Larry O'Connor is joined by: ADMINISTRATOR SEEMA VERMA Head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) A member President Trump's Coronavirus Task Force MORGAN ORTAGUS Spokesperson for the United States State Department PETER SCHWEIZER New York Times Bestselling Author of "Throw Them All Out: How Politicians and Their Friends Get Rich Off Insider Stock Tips, Land Deals, and Cronyism That Would Send the Rest of Us to Prison"
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/19/20: Kellyanne Conway, 'Ask the Doctor' with Dr. William Lloyd
March 19, 2020 22:21 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBCounselor to President Trump Kellyanne Conway joins Larry O'Connor to discuss the latest on the White House's response to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak and her recent criticisms of the White House press' coverage of the story. And, we have another segment of "Ask the Doctor" with your medical questions about the virus with Dr. William Lloyd.
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT BONUS EPISODE: Ask the Doctor with Dr. Roger Klein
March 18, 2020 22:28 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBDr. Roger Klein joins Larry O'Connor for a special "Ask the Doctor" segment. Dr. Klein is an expert with the Regulatory Transparency Project’s FDA and Health Working Group. A former Medical Director of Molecular Pathology at the Cleveland Clinic he is also a former adviser to the FDA, CDC, CMS and HHS. A clinical pathologist with sub-specialty training in medical microbiology and sub-specialty board-certification in molecular diagnostics (molecular genetic pathology) He directs the types of ...
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/18/20: Rep. Devin Nunes, David Harsanyi
March 18, 2020 22:28 - 20 minutes - 19 MBRep. Devin Nunes checks in with Larry O'Connor to discuss the latest on the Covid-19 coronavirus situation and how the media is handling the story. Nunes also chimes in on the investigation into Rep. Adam Schiff's use of his personal phone records in the impeachment investigation as well as his lawsuit against CNN for defamation. National Review's David Harsanyi talks about the Chinese government's role in the spread of the virus and the media's insistence to deflect responsibility by condemn...
Sidney Powell, Andrew McCarthy, Dr. Nan Hayworth
March 17, 2020 22:15 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBFormer US Prosecutor and defense attorney for Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn Sidney Powell gives Larry O'Connor the latest on the former Trump National Security Adviser's trial and he latest book "Conviction Machine: Standing Up to Federal Prosecutor Abuse." National Review's Andrew McCarthy discusses the Justice Department's recent decision to drop charges against a Russian company indicted by the Robert Mueller special counsel office. Former congresswoman and medical doctor Nan Hayworth discusses t...
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/16/20: Salena Zito, FCC Commissioner Brandon Carr, Heather MacDonald
March 16, 2020 22:22 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWashington Examiner National Political Reporter Salena Zito joins Larry O'Connor to discuss how American communities are responding to the effects of closures and quarantines due to Covid-19 Coronavirus. Heather MacDonald discusses her latest column "Compared to What?" to put the concerns and dangers of the Covid-19 virus in context of other dangers Americans face every day. FCC Commissioner Brandon Carr wants to know why and how Rep. Adam Schiff accessed phone records of private citizens, jo...
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/13/20: Gordon Chang, Victor Davis Hanson
March 13, 2020 22:05 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBOf course the Covid-19 Coronavirus began in China and the recent efforts to downplay that fact or even deny it plays right into Beijing's propaganda efforts. The Daily Beast's Gordon Chang joins Larry O'Connor to discuss what the Beijing regime is trying to do and what the facts are. National Review's Victor Davis Hanson discusses the "war" against the Coronavirus and the president's efforts to joining public and private efforts together to get through the crisis.
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/12/20: Rep. Andy Harris MD, Cully Stimpson, Kurt Helin
March 12, 2020 22:27 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBCongressman and Medical Doctor Andy Harris joins Larry O'Connor to discuss the protocols put in place by President Trump to stem the spread of the Coronavirus. Legal expert Cully Stimpson from Heritage Foundation discusses proposed changes to the FISA laws in light of abuses in the Carter Page case. Lead NBA writer at NBC Sports Kurt Helin talks about the events leading up to the NBA's decision to suspend the rest of the season.
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/11/20: Byron York, Matt Schlapp
March 11, 2020 22:17 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWashington Examiner Senior Political Correspondent Byron York discusses his latest column, "Three Reasons Why Joe Biden Will Never Be President" with host Larry O'Connor. American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp joins Larry to discuss the latest regarding the one attendee at the CPAC conference who tested positive for the coronavirus and how the media has distorted the ACU's response to the situation.
COVID-19 DAILY SPECIAL REPORT 3/10/20: Dr. Drew Pinsky, Juanita Broaddrick, Hans VonSpakovsky
March 10, 2020 22:10 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBDr. Drew Pinsky joins Larry O'Connor to discuss the Coronavirus and Dr. Drew has extremely strong words for how the media is covering this story. Dr. Drew also lays out the important facts everyone has to know about the risk and whether the Coronavirus is different that other flu strains like H1N1 that often show up during flu season. Juanita Broaddrick has strong feelings about the new effort to rehabilitate Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton in the new "Hillary" documentary on Hulu. Also, Her...
Steve Moore, Sharyl Attkisson, Lee Smith
March 09, 2020 22:28 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBEconomist and Trump campaign adviser Steve Moore joins Larry O'Connor to discuss the huge drop on Wall Street today and recommends that President Trump address the nation from the White House to stabilize concerns over the Corona virus. Sinclair investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson tells us the big questions the media isn't asking about the virus. Lee Smith responds to the reemergence of Christopher Steele.
George Papadopoulos. Andrew McCarthy, Jenna Ellis
March 06, 2020 23:15 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBTarget of the Comey-led FBI investigation of the Trump Administration George Papadopoulos tells Larry O'Connor that he only plead guilty because of pressure put on him by the Mueller investigators and his fear that he would never get a fair jury in Washington DC. He also discusses the tactics used by Mueller's investigators and his hope to get answers about how he was targeted during the 2016 election. Jenna Ellis, Senior Legal Adviser to the 2020 Trump Campaign, tells Larry O'Connor abo...
Darrell Issa, Carrie Severino, David Bahnsen
March 05, 2020 23:28 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBFormer Congressman (and Oversight Committee Chairman) Darrell Issa joins Larry O'Connor to discuss his recent primary victory in California's 50th congressional district and his plan to win the general election and return to the house of Representatives. Judicial Crisis Network President Carrie Severino discusses the fallout from Sen. Chuck Schumer's threat against Justice Neil Gorsuch and Justice Brett Kavanaugh yesterday and his non-apology today. Author David Bahnsen (Elizabeth Warren: How...
Rep Andy Harris, Fr. Frank Pavone, Adam Kredo
March 04, 2020 23:33 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBFather Frank Pavone, director of Priests for Life, was standing right next to Sen. Chuck Schumer when he threatened to sitting US Supreme Court Justices today. Fr. Pavone gives us his first-hand account and also discusses the details of the law that was heard inside the SCOTUS chambers at the time of the incident. Rep. Andy Harris discusses the Coronovirus funding measure passed bu the House today. Free Beacon's Adam Kredo gives the latest on the deadly terror attack at US Naval Air Station i...
Super Tuesday Special: Marc Lotter, Sean Trende, Ethan Bearman
March 04, 2020 04:11 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBSpecial Super Tuesday election coverage with Larry O'Connor and guests Marc Lotter from the Trump 2020 campaign, Sean Trende from Real Clear Politics and Democrat Fox News contributor Ethan Bearman
Salena Zito, Leslie Marshall, Cassie Smedlie
March 04, 2020 03:33 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBSuper Tuesday preview with expert analysis from Washington Examiner's Salena Zito, Democrat Fox news contributor Leslie Marshall, and RNC Deputy Communications Director Cassie Smedile.
Jim Geraghty, Stacy Washington, Jordan Schachtel, Caroline Glick
March 02, 2020 23:32 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBCaroline Glick on the late-breaking election results from Israel. National Review's Jim Geraghty on the exit of major candidates from the Democrat presidential race and a preview of tomorrow's Super Tuesday elections. Stacy Washington on the Trump Administration's inroads to African-American communities. Jordan Schachtel on the proposed peace deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
CIA Trained Former Senior Intelligence Officer and President of the London Center for Policy Research, Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer
February 29, 2020 16:49 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBListen as Larry spoke with Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer, CIA trained former senior intelligence officer and president of the London Center for Policy Research, about his time at CPAC, Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and more.
Campus Reform's Editor-in-Chief, Cabot Phillips
February 29, 2020 16:05 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBListen as Larry spoke with Cabot Phillips, Editor-in-Chief of Campus Reform, about free speech of college campuses, college students at CPAC and more.
Republican Candidate for U.S. Congress in Virginia, Rob Jones
February 29, 2020 15:53 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBListen as Larry spoke with Marine veteran Rob Jones about his run for Virginia's 10th Congressional District seat.
Founder of Black Guns Matter, Maj Toure
February 29, 2020 15:42 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBListen as Larry spoke with Maj Toure, Founder of Black Guns Matter, about the Black Guns Matter movement, the organizations relationship with the police and more.
Former Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, Saul Anuzis
February 29, 2020 15:35 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBListen as Larry spoke with former Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party Saul Anuzis about the conservative argument for the national popular vote.
Creative Director, Editor, Commercial Artist, NYTs & Amazon #1 Bestseller, Brett Smith
February 29, 2020 15:29 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBListen as Larry spoke with Creative Director, Editor, Commercial Artist, NYTs & Amazon #1 Bestseller Brett Smith about his experience creating graphic novels and more.
YouTube Sensations, Host of D&S Chit Chat Live and Fox Nation Hosts Diamond and Silk
February 29, 2020 14:50 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBListen as Larry spoke with YouTube Sensations, Host of D&S Chit Chat Live and Fox Nation Hosts Diamond and Silk about their experience at CPAC, their relationship with President Trump and more.
Senior Columnist at Townhall.com, Retired Army COL and author Kurt Schlichter
February 29, 2020 14:48 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBListen as Larry spoke with Senior Columnist at Townhall.com, Retired Army COL and author Kurt Schlichter about his new book, "The 21 Biggest Lies about Donald Trump (and you!)", his latest column "The Loser Establishment Is Rightfully Terrified of Ric Grenell" and more.
Former Virginia Congressman Dave Brat
February 29, 2020 04:55 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBListen as Larry spoke with former Congressman Dave Brat of Virginia about the Democrats politicizing the coronavirus, the solution for Virginia and more.
Florida Congressional Candidate, Jessi Melton
February 29, 2020 04:53 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBListen as Larry spoke with Jessi Melton about her run for Florida's 22nd congressional district, the importance of the second amendment and more.
Former Trump Campaign Advisor, Michael Caputo
February 29, 2020 04:49 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBListen as Larry spoke with Former Trump Campaign Advisor Michael Caputo about his new book, "The Ukraine Hoax", the Mueller investigation and more.
Columnist and Author, Gordon Chang
February 29, 2020 04:42 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBListen as Larry spoke with columnist and author Gordon Chang about the United States response to coronavirus, the Hong Kong protests and more.
RNC Spokesperson, Liz Harrington
February 29, 2020 04:27 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBListen as Larry spoke with RNC Spokesperson Liz Harrington, about the Democrats adapting the socialist agenda, net neutrality and more.
Wayne Laugesen, Editorial Page Editor for the Colorado Springs Gazette
February 29, 2020 04:22 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBListen as Larry spoke with Wayne Laugesen, Editorial Page Editor for the Colorado Springs Gazette, about President Trump's base in Colorado, local races in Colorado and more.
Republican Candidate for U.S. Congress in Florida, Amanda Makki
February 29, 2020 04:17 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBListen as Larry spoke with Amanda Makki, a Republican candidate running for U.S. Congress in Florida, about her campaign to represent Florida's 13th congressional district.
Syndicated Columnist and Author, Michelle Malkin
February 29, 2020 04:14 - 7 minutes - 7 MBListen as Larry spoke with Michelle Malkin about her experience at CPAC, American workers and more.