The Trey Gowdy Podcast
402 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago -Trey Gowdy former federal prosecutor and four term United States Congressman from South Carolina brings his one of a kind style to the podcast platform. Every week you’ll hear original commentaries and power player interviews. Don't be surprised if his former congressional colleagues stop by from time to time as well.
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The Future Of SEC Football with Coach Shane Beamer
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutesThis week, Trey sits down with the Head Coach of the University of South Carolina Football team, Shane Beamer. Coach Beamer discusses his successful first season in Columbia, South Carolina, which saw him win the FWAA First-Year Coach of the Year award. Coach Beamer discusses what it was like growing up around football as his father, Frank Beamer, was the Head Coach of Virginia Tech for 29 years. Later, Coach Beamer weighs in on the future of the SEC, and his time working under college coac...
Q&Trey: Why Does America Have A Labor Shortage?
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutesOn this episode, Trey explains why he believes the United States may face a labor shortage and breaks down how redistricting will affect this year's midterm elections. Later, Trey explains his motivation behind transitioning from Congress to hosting a podcast and a television show. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rep. Dan Crenshaw: Dignity & Honor
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutesThis week, Trey sits down with Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) to discuss everything from what it takes to make it as a Navy SEAL, to how he ended up in Congress, and the inside stories of what it is like to serve. Plus, Rep. Crenshaw gives his honest take on many of the negatives of the modern political arena, and how he manages to navigate them to best serve his constituents. Follow Trey On Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q&Trey: What Prisons Can Do To Help Solve Mental Health Crises
January 27, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutesOn this episode, Trey explains why Election Day isn’t a federal holiday, and whether that can be changed and explains the motives behind attorney generals who are soft on crime. Later, Trey explains what sort of mental health programs prisons can offer their inmates, and how effective they can be in making a positive change in that person’s life. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why The Voting Rights Act Isn’t About Voting Rights
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutesThis week, Trey breaks down why the Voting Rights Act is a misleading name for what is actually in the bill and sheds light on common misconceptions of what voting in America is like. Then, Trey draws an unlikely comparison between a challenge shared by both the criminal justice system and by those voting in America. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q&Trey: What Is The Role Of The DOJ?
January 20, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutesOn this episode, Trey explains how the Department of Justice monitors the FBI to ensure it is acting ethically and describes why the U.S. changed Senatorial elections to be done via the popular vote. Later, Trey breaks down what the Department of Justice can and cannot do to make sure that local law enforcement jurisdictions enforce all laws. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keeping The Faith With Shannon Bream
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutesThis week, Trey sits down with the Anchor of FOX News @ Night and Host of the Livin’ The Bream podcast, Shannon Bream, to discuss her faith journey and why faith plays such an important role in her life. Plus, Shannon shares some of her favorite stories from her time at the FOX News Channel. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q&Trey: Who Gets Hurt When Prosecutors Don’t Do Their Jobs?
January 13, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutesOn this episode, Trey breaks down who is most affected when prosecutors decide what laws they enforce and which ones they don’t. Then, Trey reflects on his own experience to give advice to a future law student. Plus, Trey explains how his Congressional office found the best ways to serve all of their constituents. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Importance Of A Republic
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutesThis week, Trey weighs in on why it is so important people are reminded that the United States is a Republic and not a direct Democracy. He also shares why he believes the Electoral College is so important and why the policies of New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg, are as undemocratic as it gets. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q&Trey: Keeping The Civility In 2022
January 06, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutesOn this episode, Trey explains how he stays grateful and attempts to project kindness in all aspects of his life, and shares his take on why the tone of political conversation looks a lot different between everyday Americans and what is portrayed in the media. Later, he gives his nuanced opinion on what proper immigration reform would look like. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Perpetual Message Of Hope
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutesThis week, Trey revisits his perennial message for the new year. Trey reflects on New Year’s Eve, new beginnings, and the idea of hope on the horizon. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q& Trey: What Is Your Word of The Year?
December 30, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutesOn this episode, Trey explains how golf is one of many universal languages of peace and shares thoughts on assigning grades to define, not only the year but political administrations. Later, Mary-Langston shares with Trey how she's searching for the word she wants to encapsulate the upcoming year. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Questions
December 28, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutesOn this episode, Trey answers questions about music, bipartisan relationships, and philosophy. He also highlights the importance of being prepared in life and knowing who you are. Later, Trey shares great advice as we prepare to enter 2022. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q & Trey: It's Time For A New Year
December 23, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutesOn this episode, Trey answers questions about the political and cultural direction of America, in 2022. He also expresses his thoughts on how Senator Joe Manchin's (D-WV) refusal to accept the Build Back Better bill will impact law-making decisions within individual political parties. Later, Trey turns the tables on Mary Langston and asks her what she wants for Christmas. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Olivia Beavers: Asking The Right Questions
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutesOn this episode, Trey has a thought-provoking conversation with Congressional Reporter for POLITICO, Olivia Beavers. Olivia focuses on House Republicans and GOP leadership and discusses why she enjoys her job and shares what inspired her to be a journalist. Later, Olivia explains why fairness in reporting is vital to the integrity of journalism and why trust is important during an interview. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q&Trey: The Impact Of Having A Camera In The Courtroom
December 16, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutesOn this episode, Trey explains why he believes the President doesn't use the line-item veto on bills, because lawmakers add certain provisions to compromise on legislation in order to get the bill passed. He also expresses his thoughts on allowing cameras in the courtroom. Later, Trey shares his book recommendations for the holiday season. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Many Achievements Of Robert P. George
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutesOn this episode, Trey sits down with the sixth McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, Robert George. They discuss Robert's many achievements including earning twenty-two honorary doctorates. Later, Robert shares his book recommendations for people who want to learn how to think critically. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q&Trey: How Do You Get People To Be Reasonable With Each Other?
December 09, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutesOn this episode, Trey shares his thoughts on the death penalty and explains how he gets people to be reasonable with each other. Later, Trey and Mary-Langston share places they want to go to that they've never been to and Trey discusses the current state of journalism. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Brand New Challenge: Kim Mulkey
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutesOn this episode, Trey sits down with Louisiana State University Head Women's Basketball Coach, Kim Mulkey, to talk about her leaving Baylor University for a brand new challenge at LSU. Kim also talks about how she feels her coaching style has changed over the years. Later, Trey asks Coach Mulkey about some officials' calls in previous games to see how she felt about them at the time and how she feels about them now. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Q&Trey: What Other Occupations Would Be A Good Fit For Congress?
December 02, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutesThis week, Trey discusses other occupations and backgrounds that would make as a successful member of Congress. He also explains what criteria he uses when measuring success in the role of a member of congress. Later, Trey talks about Dallas Cowboy fans in South Carolina and how he broke his vow to never attend another College Football game in person. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reflecting On Institutions Worthy Of Your Respect
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutesThis week, Trey admires the grace and class shown by rival teams during rivalry week in College Football, discusses the importance of distinguishing the difference between fact and opinion, and commends Axios reporter, Jonathan Swan for being an equal opportunity questioner. Later, Trey talks about being able to reflect on institutions that are worthy of respect such as the court and jury system which follows rules with the common goal of finding the truth. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdy...
Q & Trey: Explaining The Process Of Jury Deliberations
November 25, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutesOn this episode, Trey breaks down the process of jury deliberations and who jurors turn to if they have questions. He also discusses the need for reasonable term limits in Congress. Later, Trey expresses his thoughts on the importance of education and how he ended up at Baylor University. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Spirit Of Thankfulness
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutesThis week, Trey reflects on Thanksgiving and shares stories about the people in his life and the thankfulness they have for the things in their lives. He also talks about the importance of the spirit of thankfulness. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q&Trey: Does The Free Press Conflict With Fair Trials?
November 18, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutesOn this episode, Trey breaks down his thoughts on the questioning of Kyle Rittenhouse after the District Attorney finished questioning him and explains how media coverage impacts a fair trial. Later, Trey explains the difference between homicide and murder and talks about how you can help Ethiopians who are starving. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Looking Back At The Steele Dossier ft. Kash Patel
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutesThis week, Trey is joined by former Chief of Staff to the Acting United States Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump, Kash Patel who shares his thoughts on Rep. Adam Schiff’s (D-CA) defense of the Steele Dossier and the claims within it Later, Kash explains his legal opinion on the standings of the document and the investigation into the discredited claims. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q&Trey: Who Writes The Bills In Congress?
November 11, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutesOn this episode, Trey explains voting by 'We The People' and how it came about that people get the opportunity to vote on an issue. He also talks about his predictions for the Gamecocks and Tigers this year. Later, Trey breaks down the number of jurors in the Supreme Court and who writes the bills for Congress. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives ft. Frank Siller
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutesThis week, Trey is joined by the Chairman and CEO of the Tunnel To Towers Foundation, Frank Siller, to share the story of Firefighter Stephen Gerard Siller who gave his life on 9/11, and what the foundation is doing to honor Veterans Day. Later, Trey talks about the things he will be reflecting on while observing Veterans Day. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Honoring Those Who Gave Their Life ft. Frank Siller
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThis week, Trey is joined by the Chairman and CEO of the Tunnel To Towers Foundation, Frank Siller, to share the story of Firefighter Stephen Gerard Siller who gave his life on 9/11, and what the foundation is doing to honor Veterans Day. Later, Trey talks about the things he will be reflecting on while observing Veterans Day. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC
Q & Trey: Why Did We Stop Producing Oil In The U.S.?
November 04, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutesOn this episode, Trey explains the importance of oil in America and how many people probably don't realize how much oil they use in their daily lives. Later, Trey breaks down the question he would ask the Attorney General Merrick Garland if he was part of the recent hearings. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Difference Between Winning An Election And A Mandate
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutesThis week, Trey discusses his thoughts on the upcoming Virginia Gubernatorial Election and how election results are often overread or misread by politicians. Later, Trey wonders who the U.S. Senator is that Huma Abedin claims sexually assaulted her, and expresses his concern that this crime was committed by someone who may potentially still be in a position of power. Also, Trey questions if the law is more complicated than people that write the headlines like Politico and New York Post want...
Q&Trey: How Would You Restore The Work Ethic Of People In This Country?
October 28, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBOn this episode, Trey revisits why representatives are giving speeches when no one is there to hear them and gives his insights on restoring the work ethic of the American people. Trey also breaks down how exactly redistricting maps are drawn and why it's important that they are drawn in a particular way. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC
Q & Trey: How Would You Restore The Work Ethic Of People In This Country?
October 28, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutesOn this episode, Trey revisits why representatives are giving speeches when no one is there to hear them and gives his insights on restoring the work ethic of the American people. Trey also breaks down how exactly redistricting maps are drawn and why it's important that they are drawn in a particular way. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Youngest Woman Elected To Congress: Representative Elise Stefanik
October 26, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutesOn this episode, Trey sits down with Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY), to talk about working her way to Congress. Rep. Stefanik describes the path she's taken to become the youngest woman elected to Congress and how it didn't go exactly how she anticipated. Later, Rep. Stefanik reveals how getting into law school would've interfered with her career path completely and reflects on her pursuit of public policy in a post 9/11 world. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your...
Q & Trey: What Do Members of Congress Do All Day?
October 21, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutesOn this episode, Trey discusses why members of Congress give speeches on an almost empty House floor, and what the other members are doing with their time while that is happening. Then, he explains what experts told him about why the United States lost its embassy in Afghanistan. Trey also gives insight into how he has handled high-pressure, time-consuming jobs throughout his career from being an attorney to a member of Congress, and now the host of Sunday Night in America on the FOX News Ch...
When The World Looks For You: The Tamika Huston Story
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutesThis week, Trey sits down with the Aunt of murder-victim Tamika Huston, Rebka Howard to discuss Tamika's 2004 disappearance and murder. Rebka details her persistence with law enforcement and the media to ensure Tamika's case received the national spotlight it deserves. Later, Trey and Rebka discuss racial disparities in media coverage of missing person's cases. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q & Trey: A New Party with the Same Guests
October 14, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutesOn this episode, Trey discusses the future of congressional committee appointments if a third-party candidate was in power. Later, Trey emphasizes the need to discern and understand the truth by acknowledging the limits of one’s own knowledge. He also gives recommendations for a family trip down to historic Charleston, South Carolina. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How The Foster Care System Is Wrecking Young Lives ft. Naomi Schaefer Riley
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutesThis week, Trey sits down with Author, and Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Senior Fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum Naomi Schaefer Riley. Naomi focuses on issues regarding child welfare, and they discuss her new book, No Way to Treat a Child: How the Foster Care System, Family Courts, and Racial Activists Are Wrecking Young Lives. Naomi explains a child’s need for a secure attachment and the understanding that if they have a need, an adult will be there for the...
Q & Trey: At What Point Does The Supreme Court Step In?
October 07, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutesOn this episode, Trey discusses where Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s popularity comes from and why it stems from the pressures of standing behind your party regardless if you agree with them. Later, Trey reflects on his service in the House of Representatives and shares which historical figure he would have liked to interview. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Trading Stocks To Breaking News with FOX's Sandra Smith
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutesThis week, Trey sits down with the co-Anchor of America Reports on the FOX News Channel, Sandra Smith to discuss how she made the jump from Wall Street to the TV business. Sandra explains how she went from a walk-on to a scholarship athlete on the Louisiana State University Track and Field team and how her love of running continues to help her in all aspects of life. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q & Trey: Should The U.S. Attorney General Be An Elected Position?
September 30, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutesOn this episode, Trey shares his thoughts on whether the U.S. Attorney General should be elected by citizens in order to prevent the position from being politicized. Later, Trey discusses the state of the media in our country and how he determines which outlets have an agenda and which ones are just reporting the facts. He also accepts a challenge from a listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coexisting With COVID: Moving Forward ft. Dr. Danielle Scheurer
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutesThis week, Trey sits down with Chief Quality Officer & Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, and the President of the Society of Hospital Medicine, Dr. Danielle Scheurer. Dr. Scheurer shares why, statistically, vaccines and booster shots are safe and effective in preventing hospitalization from COVID-19 and shares why she thinks vaccine hesitancy exists across the country. However, she explains why the reasoning behind wearing masks was not targeted correctly fro...
Q & Trey: Where Have All Of Our Leaders Gone?
September 23, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutesOn this week’s episode, Trey explains what it takes for a lawmaker to be removed from a Congressional committee and discusses why we don’t seem to have any true leaders in today’s society. Later, Trey and Mary-Langston talk about which sports they used to play. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Staying Sane in the 21st Century ft. Dr. Kevin Gilliland
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutesThis week, Trey sits down with licensed clinical psychologist and the Executive Director of Innovation360 Dr. Kevin Gilliland to discuss the effect social media has on mental health. They discuss the impact of social media on the psyche of young people, as well as some tips for healthy use of the platform. Dr. Gilliland wraps the discussion with advice on how making the most of your talents can lead to a joyful adventurous life. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad cho...
Q & Trey: The Root Causes Of Partisanship
September 16, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutesOn this week’s episode, Trey discusses why he thinks there is much less bi-partisan cooperation in Congress now compared to past presidential administrations. Later, Trey explains the process of how lawmakers are appointed to certain Congressional Committees, and he answers a question on whether he believes freedom is a divine gift. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Inside Story of Tracking Down Usama Bin Laden w/ Chris Wallace
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutesAnchor of FOX News Sunday Chris Wallace sits down with Trey Gowdy to discuss his new book, Countdown bin Laden: The Untold Story of the 247-Day Hunt to Bring the Mastermind of 9/11 to Justice. Wallace gives listeners a look inside the Situation Room the day bin Laden was killed, as well as his thoughts on the current state of political media, and his perspective on moderating the 2016 and 2020 presidential debates. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Q & Trey: Afghanistan - Did We Do The Right Thing?
September 09, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutesOn this week's episode, Trey gives his take on the murders of a prominent South Carolina family and whether it will be brought to justice. Later, Trey discusses what he thinks will happen in Afghanistan at the end of the U.S. military presence, and shares whether he thinks we made the right decision. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The End Of America's Presence in Afghanistan ft. Kash Patel
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutesFormer Pentagon Chief of Staff Kash Patel sits down with Trey to discuss the recent developments in Afghanistan after the Taliban retook the region. Kash explains the decision behind withdrawing U.S. troops, reveals what a better withdrawal plan would look like, and predicts the future of Afghanistan. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q & Trey: Making Sense Of The Statute Of Limitations
September 02, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutesOn this week’s episode, Trey explains why some states have a statute of limitation for crimes and provides his opinion on what will happen to the thousands of prisoners recently freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Then, Trey answers a question about what the determining factor was in deciding to marry his wife and gives some relationship advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Helping Others Through The Game of Golf with Michael Breed
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutesChief Digital Instructor for Golf Digest Michael Breed sits down with Trey to discuss the role that golf has played throughout his life and some of the deeper meanings behind the sport. Michael shares how he got involved in the game of golf and why the camaraderie of the game is so important to him. He also explains how having Dyslexia impacted his life and inspired him to help others. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q & Trey: Learning From People We Disagree With
August 26, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutesThis week, Trey shares his thoughts on what Americans can do to help people in Afghanistan, whether he agrees with Oklahoma and Texas joining the SEC in college football, and the best way to find common ground with someone of a different political party. Later, Trey and Mary-Langston discuss his recent birthday party and some of the gifts he received. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices