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Real America with Ronna McDaniel

62 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 260 ratings

Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel travels the country to share stories from outside the beltway, highlight Republican leaders in the states, and show how Republican policies are working for real Americans. Ronna works to capture the great stories of conservative leadership around the country that the mainstream media is often uninterested in covering. She has conversations with Republican leaders, highlighting how Republican leadership in the states has made the difference. She also highlights how the RNC's early investments in infrastructure and ground game will contribute to GOP successes up and down the ballot. Exclusive guests include President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, Senators Rick Scott and Ted Cruz, Governors Greg Abbott and Kristi Noem, and many more.

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Season 3, Episode 3: RNC Senior Advisor for Election Integrity Josh Helton

February 20, 2024 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

On this episode of Real America, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel discusses the work the RNC is doing to make elections FAST – Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Transparent. Chairwoman McDaniel brings on the RNC’s Senior Advisor for Election Integrity, Josh Helton, to talk about how the RNC’s unprecedented election integrity operation is filing key lawsuits in battleground states and building a nationwide, volunteer-driven ground game. Democrats across the country are working overtime to attack elec...

Season 3, Episode 2: The Republican Pro-Life, Pro-Family Party

January 29, 2024 02:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

On this episode of Real America, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel discusses how Republicans can debunk false attacks on abortion from Democrats. This includes how important it is for Republican candidate to have compassion, share dialogue, and to articulate where they stand when talking to voters, to define themselves and get in front of Democrat lies. Polling shows voters are with Republicans on this issue, proving that Democrats are extreme on abortion.  Chairwoman McDaniel gives examples of...

Season 3, Episode 1: Madison Gesiotto Gilbert

January 08, 2024 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

In the season 3 premiere of “Real America,” Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel sits down with RNC National Spokeswoman and former congressional candidate Madison Gesiotto Gilbert to cover everything the RNC is doing to catapult candidates to victory and Beat Biden this fall, from prioritizing early voting through Bank Your Vote to our permanent Election Integrity department.

Season 2, Episode 24: Special Midterm Elections Episode with RNC Political Director Elliott Echols

November 05, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

This new special election edition episode of “Real America” features a conversation with Chairwoman McDaniel and RNC Political Director Elliott Echols to discuss the political landscape with just days to go before the midterm elections, how to vote and get involved with your community, and the RNC’s investments into our grassroots ground game.

Season 2, Episode 23: Candidate for United States Senate Leora Levy

November 01, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

This episode of Real America features Connecticut Senate Candidate and RNC National Committeewoman Leora Levy, covering Levy’s remarkable story escaping communism and prospering in the United States, her campaign to oust 37-year career politician Democrat Senator Blumenthal, her vision for a strong America and how Democrats’ one-party rule has failed Connecticut.

Season 2, Episode 22: Candidate for United States Senate Katie Britt

October 26, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 20.3 MB

This episode features Alabama Senate Candidate Katie Britt. Chairwoman McDaniel and Britt discuss Biden's failed economic agenda, his decision to transfer student loan debt to the working class, the Alabama Senate race, and why Republicans are running and winning on education.

Season 2, Episode 21: Connecticut Congressional Candidate George Logan

October 19, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

On this episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel and CT-05 Congressional Candidate George Logan sit down to discuss Logan’s positive vision for a more prosperous country and his family's story behind building their own American Dream, the reality of Biden’s student loan bailout, and the impact of the RNC’s engagement with minority voters.

Season 2, Episode 20: Virginia Congressional Candidate Jen Kiggans

October 05, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MB

On this episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Virginia State Senator and VA-02 Congressional Candidate Jen Kiggans to discuss her run for Congress and background as a veteran, nurse, military spouse, and mom. Chairwoman McDaniel and Kiggans deep dive into the impact of Biden’s disastrous Afghanistan and how Democrat policies have hurt our children's education.

Season 2, Episode 19: Candidate for United States Senate Blake Masters

September 21, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

On this new episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel and Blake Masters discuss his successful career in business, Joe Biden and Mark Kelly’s failures, rising crime across his state, and big tech censorship against conservatives.

Season 2, Episode 18: Congressman Jim Jordan

September 07, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

On this episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Congressman Jim Jordan (OH-04) to discuss what Republicans will investigate when they win the majorities in the House, how the Republican Party has grown under the leadership of Chairwoman McDaniel and former President Trump, the need to protect women’s sports, and the importance of the midterm elections in two months.

Season 2, Episode 17: Congressman Ted Budd

August 24, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

This new episode of “Real America” features North Carolina Congressman and U.S. Senate Candidate Ted Budd. Chairwoman McDaniel and Rep. Budd discuss his missionary work in the former Soviet Union, the importance of school choice, the Democrats’ war on the Second Amendment, and the top issues on voters’ minds this November.

Season 2, Episode 16: Candidate for United States Senate Herschel Walker

August 10, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

In a new episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel is joined by Georgia Senate Candidate Herschel Walker to discuss why he is running for Senate, Georgia’s election integrity law, the importance of midterms, and of course, his football career.

Season 2, Episode 15: Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer

July 26, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 18 MB

In a new episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel is joined by former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer. The two discuss his time working as White House Press Secretary, the upcoming midterm election, and Fleischer’s new book on the media’s liberal bias.

Season 2, Episode 14: Candidate for United States Senate Dr. Oz

July 12, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

In this episode, Chairwoman McDaniel is joined by Pennsylvania Senate Candidate, Dr. Mehmet Oz. The two discuss Dr. Oz’s background and career in medicine, Biden’s failing economy, Democrats’ war on American energy and its impact on Pennsylvanians, and the grit of hardworking Americans.

Season 2, Episode 13: Former RNC Finance Chair Todd Ricketts

June 28, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 22.7 MB

In this episode, Chairwoman McDaniel is joined by former RNC Finance Chairman Todd Ricketts, and the two discuss the American Dream, Big Tech’s discriminatory censorship of Republican ideals, and the importance of the upcoming midterm elections.

Season 2, Episode 12: Senator Ron Johnson

June 15, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel is joined by Senator Ron Johnson and the two discuss the importance of empowering small businesses, Biden’s border crisis, and the impacts of skyrocketing inflation. 

Season 2, Episode 11: Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President, Marjorie Dannenfelser

June 01, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MB

In this episode, Chairwoman McDaniel is joined by the President of Susan B. Anthony Pro-life America, Marjorie Dannenfelser. Chairwoman McDaniel and Dannenfelser discuss the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade, the intimidation of Supreme Court justices, motherhood, and the importance of staying informed with the facts.

Season 2, Episode 10: Texas Congressional Candidate Wesley Hunt

May 10, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 18.7 MB

In a new episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel is joined by Texas Congressional Candidate Wesley Hunt to discuss Biden’s border crisis, the need for energy independence, and advice for other Congressional candidates. 

Season 2, Episode 9: Congresswomen Young Kim & Michelle Steel

April 26, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 22.8 MB

In a new episode, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with California Congresswomen Michelle Steel and Young Kim – the first two Republican Korean-American women elected to Congress – to discuss Biden’s Gas Hike, the border crisis, diversity in the Republican Party, and the importance of the upcoming midterm election. 

Season 2, Episode 8: Senator John Kennedy

April 14, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MB

On the latest episode of Real America, RNC Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) to discuss how the Biden price hike is hurting Americans, energy independence, the Supreme Court, and Biden’s broken promises. 

Season 2, Episode 7: Vice President Mike Pence

March 28, 2022 19:00 - 34 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this episode, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Vice President Mike Pence to discuss the Biden administration’s failures on the world stage, the war in Ukraine, the Supreme Court, and the long record of successes from the Trump-Pence administration.

Season 2, Episode 6: Rep. Dan Crenshaw

March 16, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 20.4 MB

In this episode, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) to discuss his service as a Navy Seal, Biden’s border crisis, the Biden administration’s COVID-19 failures, and Big Tech censorship.

Season 2, Episode 5: President Donald J. Trump

March 09, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 18.4 MB

In a new episode of “Real America,” RNC Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with President Trump to discuss the need to return to American energy independence, the war in Ukraine, Biden’s failures in Afghanistan, and how Republicans will take back the House and Senate.

Season 2, Episode 4: Matt Schlapp

February 23, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 26.4 MB

In a new episode of “Real America,” Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp ahead of CPAC 2022 in Florida. The two discuss election integrity, the Republican agenda for the 2022 midterms, the dangers of cancel culture, and preview the upcoming CPAC conference.

Season 2, Episode 3: Rep. Byron Donalds

February 08, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes - 25.5 MB

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel sits down with Florida Congressman Byron Donalds in a new special edition Black History Month episode of Real America. The two discuss everything from vaccine mandates and school choice to the dangers of critical race theory and his experience as a Black conservative man in America.

Season 2, Episode 2: Rep. Steve Scalise

January 25, 2022 20:00 - 31 minutes - 23 MB

In a new episode of “Real America,” Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with House Minority Whip Steve Scalise to discuss everything from the real-life impact of Biden and Democrats’ policies to his role as whip and the importance of taking back the House.

Season 2, Episode 2: Rep. Steve Scalise

January 25, 2022 20:00 - 31 minutes - 23 MB

In a new episode of “Real America,” Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with House Minority Whip Steve Scalise to discuss everything from the real-life impact of Biden and Democrats’ policies to his role as whip and the importance of taking back the House.

Season 2, Episode 1: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy

January 12, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 26.3 MB

In the season 2 premiere of “Real America.” Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to cover everything from his role as the top Republican in the House to the significance of winning back the majority next November.

Season 1, Episode 15: Special Year End Episode

December 20, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 35.6 MB

In a special year end episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel looks back at some of the highlights of her interviews throughout the year and is joined by RNC National Spokesperson Paris Dennard to look back at some of the surprising, thought provoking, and touching moments from the past year.

Episode 15: Special Year End Episode

December 20, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 35.6 MB

In a special year end episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel looks back at some of the highlights of her interviews throughout the year and is joined by RNC National Spokesperson Paris Dennard to look back at some of the surprising, thought provoking, and touching moments from the past year.

Season 1, Episode 14: Rep. Kat Cammack

December 06, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 26.2 MB

Podcast Description: In the 14th episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel and Congresswoman Kat Cammack sit down and discuss the left's attack on our police; how to protect America's farmland; and what it means to be a young, pro-life, conservative woman in Congress.

Episode 14: Rep. Kat Cammack

December 06, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 26.2 MB

Podcast Description: In the 14th episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel and Congresswoman Kat Cammack sit down and discuss the left's attack on our police; how to protect America's farmland; and what it means to be a young, pro-life, conservative woman in Congress.

Season 1, Episode 14: Rep. Kat Cammack

December 06, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 26.2 MB

Podcast Description: In the 14th episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel and Congresswoman Kat Cammack sit down and discuss the left's attack on our police; how to protect America's farmland; and what it means to be a young, pro-life, conservative woman in Congress.

Episode 13: Rep Elise Stefanik

November 22, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 23.5 MB

On Episode 13 of Real America, RNC Chairwoman McDaniel meets with Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik to discuss parents’ role in education, rising prices, and how women are leading in politics now more than ever.  

Episode 13: Rep. Elise Stefanik

November 22, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 23.5 MB

On Episode 13 of Real America, RNC Chairwoman McDaniel meets with Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik to discuss parents’ role in education, rising prices, and how women are leading in politics now more than ever.  

Season 1, Episode 13: Rep. Elise Stefanik

November 22, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 23.5 MB

On Episode 13 of Real America, RNC Chairwoman McDaniel meets with Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik to discuss parents’ role in education, rising prices, and how women are leading in politics now more than ever.  

Season 1, Episode 12: Senator Rick Scott

November 08, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Senator and NRSC Chairman Rick Scott to discuss issues from the economy to education, Democrats' massive socialist spending, and how Republicans are going to win back the Senate in 2022.

Episode 12: Senator Rick Scott

November 08, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Senator and NRSC Chairman Rick Scott to discuss issues from the economy to education, Democrats' massive socialist spending, and how Republicans are going to win back the Senate in 2022.

Season 1, Episode 11: Rep. Tony Gonzales

October 17, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this episode, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Representative Tony Gonzales to discuss the crisis at our border, Joe Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, searching for bipartisan solutions in Washington, and Democrats’ wasteful spending.

Episode 11: Rep. Tony Gonzales

October 17, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this episode, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Representative Tony Gonzales to discuss the crisis at our border, Joe Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, searching for bipartisan solutions in Washington, and Democrats’ wasteful spending.

Episode 10: Rep. Nancy Mace

October 04, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 22.3 MB

On Episode 10 of Real America, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel meets with Rep. Nancy Mace (SC- 01) to discuss the bias of the media against Republican women, the importance of the Second Amendment, and commonsense conservative policies on the environment.

Season 1, Episode 10: Rep. Nancy Mace

October 04, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 22.3 MB

On Episode 10 of Real America, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel meets with Rep. Nancy Mace (SC- 01) to discuss the bias of the media against Republican women, the importance of the Second Amendment, and commonsense conservative policies on the environment.

Episode 9: Governor Kim Reynolds

September 20, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 25.2 MB

In this episode, Chairwoman McDaniel hosts Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to discuss issues in the classroom from keeping our schools open to critical race theory, how the Governor is leading the economic recovery in the Hawkeye State, and the importance of electing Republican women.

Season 1, Episode 9: Governor Kim Reynolds

September 20, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 25.2 MB

In this episode, Chairwoman McDaniel hosts Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to discuss issues in the classroom from keeping our schools open to critical race theory, how the Governor is leading the economic recovery in the Hawkeye State, and the importance of electing Republican women.

Episode 8: Rep. Burgess Owens

September 07, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this episode, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) to discuss the Congressman’s time in the NFL, critical race theory, and the radical policies of Biden’s Democrat Party. Chairwoman McDaniel and Congressman Owens also talk about how Black Americans are leaving the Democrat Party and turning towards the Republican Party, the party of opportunity and freedom for all

Season 1, Episode 8: Rep. Burgess Owens

September 07, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this episode, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) to discuss the Congressman’s time in the NFL, critical race theory, and the radical policies of Biden’s Democrat Party. Chairwoman McDaniel and Congressman Owens also talk about how Black Americans are leaving the Democrat Party and turning towards the Republican Party, the party of opportunity and freedom for all

Season 1, Episode 7: Senator Ted Cruz

August 31, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 28.5 MB

On Episode 7 of Real America, RNC Chairwoman McDaniel meets with Senator Ted Cruz to discuss Biden’s disastrous foreign policy in Afghanistan and its ramifications, the impact of Biden’s border crisis on Texas, and the importance of the 2022 midterm elections for America.

Episode 7: Senator Ted Cruz

August 31, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 28.5 MB

On Episode 7 of Real America, RNC Chairwoman McDaniel meets with Senator Ted Cruz to discuss Biden’s disastrous foreign policy in Afghanistan and its ramifications, the impact of Biden’s border crisis on Texas, and the importance of the 2022 midterm elections for America.

Season 1, Episode 6: Rep. Carlos Gimenez

August 23, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 26.1 MB

In a new episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Rep. Carlos Gimenez (FL-26) to discuss his upbringing and fleeing from Cuba, the dangers of big tech censorship, the ongoing Biden border crisis, and how Hispanics are moving to the Republican Party.

Episode 6: Rep. Carlos Gimenez

August 23, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 26.1 MB

In a new episode of Real America, Chairwoman McDaniel sits down with Rep. Carlos Gimenez (FL-26) to discuss his upbringing and fleeing from Cuba, the dangers of big tech censorship, the ongoing Biden border crisis, and how Hispanics are moving to the Republican Party.