The latest piece from Scott Jennings takes aim at Senator John Fetterman and Speaker Mike Johnson, two perhaps unlikely bedfellows who have found themselves governing from the middle - and returning some functionality to Congress. Check out the latest column from Scott here, or read on CNN.com at this link: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/23/opinions/mike-johnson-john-fetterman-israel-ukraine-jennings/index.html
It's Trump v. Bragg, Massie v. Johnson and Pro-Hamas Protestors v....Starbucks??? A wild week in the world of politics and a stacked show from Flyover Country this week. House Republicans in Congress continue to be unsatisfied with their Speaker as Thomas Massie joins MTG in looking to now oust Speaker Johnson. In NY, Trump heads to trial in the hush money case. And across the country protestors chant "Death to America" and disrupt life in hopes of what - we aren't sure. All that along with a po...
Flyover County will be back next week - SO while you wait, enjoy Scott’s appearance on the Julie Mason Show on Sirius XM. His conversation with guest host Elliot Williams was on April 9 and the two talk through Trump & abortion, new swing state polling and the Israel/Hamas war!
A BIG week for Flyover Country with lots of news and our very own Scott Jennings going viral. The war between Israel and Hamas continues to heat up, pushing the limits of Biden's commitments to one of key allies. One person who's commitment is not wavering however is Senator John Fetterman who continues to show strong support for Israel. In Presidential politics - polling show Trump up in nearly every key swing state, while RFK Jr continues to make waves. All that and more on this week's Flyover...
A big week of headlines in the world of politics AND sports. In Presidential politics, RFK Jr announced his running mate this week. -but maybe more importantly, continues to eat away at Joe Biden in recent polling. Despite closing the gap in some key states, Biden is still far far underwater on most key issues and with many voting blocs. Meanwhile, the folks at MSNBC threw a tantrum this week when it was announced that former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel would join their staff. The revolt led to her...
Welcome back to Flyover Country! On today's episode: a special guest, Harold Kim of the US Chamber, joins us in the second half to tell us about his incredibly important work to educate, defend and inspire others to embrace the US free enterprise system. A son of immigrants, Kim is a longtime advocate for the capitalist system that has led to unmatched prosperity. Hear Harold's story about fighting for the principles that make America strong. In other news, Joe and Scott give a quick political u...
From the Newsworthy Podcast: With Super Tuesday behind us, it looks like we’re in for a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump this November. We have data-based analysis from both sides of the aisle: Republican commentator and CNN contributor Scott Jennings, and Democratic strategist and Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov.
Scott is back on Hacks on Tap! This week Scott was welcomed back onto our friend David Alexrod's Hacks on Tap podcast to breakdown the Super Tuesday results. With Trump's nomination all but secured, how can he recruit more voters this time to avoid a repeat of 2020? The team breaks down some of the latest polling as well, and discuss how Trump might steal some Democrat voters.
The not-so-highly-anticipated rematch between Biden and Trump got much closer on Tuesday night as they both dominated most states voting in the Super Tuesday primaries. On today's podcast the Flyover Country crew digs into Tuesday night's outcomes - and discuss which candidate is best setting themselves up for success. Can Trump pull more Biden voters than Biden can pick off disaffected Republicans? All of this comes on the heels of Biden's final State of the Union before the election. Plenty is...
The political world was rocked Wednesday afternoon as longtime Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced he would be leaving his leadership position at the end of the year - ending a record breaking tenure for the Senator. A rock of the Senate for many decades, the stepping down of McConnell will create a massive power vacuum, as the GOP struggles with new winds within its party. On today's Flyover Country; Scott, Joe and Courtney reflect on the many years of leadership from McConnell, ...
The CNN Flyover crew takes over the pod this week! The wonderful and talented Ashley Allison, a fellow Flyover Country native and CNN contributor joined us this week to break down all things Biden, Trump, 2024 and much much more. From Biden's strengths to his weaknesses and what he and the campaign must do to win, Ashley dives deep with us on her experiences and perspectives as a Democrat with the 2024 election rapidly approaching. And of course - she takes on the famous lightning round! Join us...
On reelection night in 2022, Ron DeSantis looked primed to be the next GOP nominee for President. A resounding victory along with tough losses by Trump backed candidates seem to set him up to finally take down Trump. However, after waiting many months, and watching Trump regain his strength, the DeSantis campaign eventually fell flat. David Polyansky, a long-time GOP strategist, was the Deputy Campaign Director for DeSantis and joins us today to break down all the decisions, right or wrong, that...
Plenty going on in DC this week! Despite progress and bi-partisan support, a bill to deal with the Southern border, Ukraine and more fell apart this week as it appears pressure from Donald Trump was simply too much. Biden blames the "MAGA Republicans" for issues at the border, despite his administration's own failings and their claims that it is secure not long ago. Meanwhile, the former President continues to deal with his many legal troubles, this time arguing he deserves immunity for what he ...
With a lull in the primary season, all eyes have turned now to Congress and their hopes to pass some kind of bill to alleviate the country's border crisis. The politics of the situation have almost become bigger than the issue itself, as Biden weighs the re-election impact and Trump looks to stall any potential win for Biden. And the crises don't stop as tensions escalate with Iran, with the US losing 3 heroes this week. Can Biden pull things together and solve these major issues before election...
Nikki Haley may be claiming victory again, but after another true win for Donald Trump in New Hampshire, the GOP primary appears all but over. With millions spent in ads, Haley was still only able to post a 2nd place finish (of 2), receiving most of her support from Democrats and Independents. Trump however, dominated GOP voters, another sign of his strength over the party. So, where do we go from here? Is Haley done? Will Trump move on to a VP pick? The Flyover Country has it all covered on tod...
Welcome to the party of Trump. Despite big spending from Haley and DeSantis, Donald Trump cruised to an easy victory on Monday in the Iowa Caucuses, garnering more than 50% of the vote, and winning all but one county. Of course, Haley and DeSantis have both claimed victory in their own way, but the GOP appears set on nominating Trump to take on Biden once again. On today's Flyover Country the crew gives some instant reaction to last night's outcomes, as well as some interesting exit polling on R...
Coming to us live from Des Moines, Scott breaks down last night's debate between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley just days ahead of the Iowa Caucuses. With Trump firmly in the lead, can either of the two find their footing in Iowa or New Hampshire in the next few weeks? What might a win look like next week? On this week's Flyover Country Scott, Joe and Jared recap the performances and discuss just how much these debate may matter come Tuesday. Join us now!
Welcome to the Iowa Caucus week! After months and months of speculation, votes will soon finally be cast in the GOP primary for President, and to help break it all down our own Scott Jennings joined Josh Kraushaar on the 'Inside the Newsroom' podcast this week. Thanks to our friend Josh and the folks at Jewish Insider for doing a little cross-promotion this week with everything going on! Listen now and tune in tonight to CNN to hear more from Scott.
How about some more content! The GOP Primary season is in full swing and with debates, townhalls and much more ramping up, our very own Scott Jennings hit the CNN set this week to preview and reflect on the 2 latest townhalls from DeSantis and Haley. With votes set to be cast very soon in Iowa and New Hampshire, candidates are making some crucial pitches to voters. Can anyone top Trump? Tune in to find out the panel's thoughts!
Welcome to 2024! We hope your new year has started better than Claudine Gay's - as the recently embattled Harvard President announced her resignation this week. Following a disappointing month, which included refusing to condemn antisemitism and about 50 cases of plagiarism, Gay joined Penn's Liz Magill in resignation. The most disappointing part however? The media's response and (lack of) coverage. On this week's Flyover Country the crew discusses the recent resignation, some new polling ahead ...
Welcome to the final Flyover Country episode of 2023 - and what an episode! With big news coming out just before we recorded, the crew dives into the news that the Colorado Supreme Court has disqualified Donald Trump from their ballots. But, might this actually help his campaign? Meanwhile, Biden is in a free fall, dropping to record lows in nearly every poll. But does he still have enough loyal voters to beat Trump or is it time to step now? All that with some *scandals* in the Senate halls, so...
This week on CNN, two of the top candidates for the GOP nomination held townhalls in Iowa to make their pitch as the Iowa Caucus draws near. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took center stage on Tuesday night, with Vivek following on Wednesday night. Our own Scott Jennings was lucky enough to be on with CNN both nights following the townhalls so today we are bringing you Scott's and his fellow CNN panelists takes on the two's performances. Join us now for this special edition of Flyover Country wit...
Poll after poll after poll seems to show that Democrats are in a tough position ahead of 2024. Biden is historically unpopular. Young people, old people, urban and rural can all find a policy position he has that they don't like. On the handling of major issues, Biden finds himself down. And yet, Democrats continue to perform well in elections. With no redwave in 2022 and some key wins in 2023, strategist Mark Riddle feels pretty good about where his party is ahead of 2024. So will it all be eno...
Gone are the days of the Mitt Romney or George Bush Republican Party. A party that once dominated the suburbs now dominates the rural areas. Donald Trump has remade much of the party's base into a multiracial, populist coalition. On today's Flyover Country, Patrick Ruffini, author of the new book "Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP", joins the show to break down this new coalition and examine the state of the GOP as we head into 2024. Can the party on...
On Wednesday, Senator Chuck Schumer spoke strongly and directly to the country, and many of his colleagues, amid a sharp rise in antisemitism. Warning those on the left to not abet in the harassment and attacks against Jewish people, Senator Schumer asked allies to condemn the antisemitism and make a clear vow of support for Israel in their war. While Schumer's remarks were clear, President Biden has been all over the map on this issue. And none of it seems to be helping his poll numbers as he c...
Throwback episode! 2 years ago, when the Flyover Country podcast was just beginning, our crew sat down and drafted the best things about Thanksgiving. Turkey or Ham? Mashed potatoes or stuffing? They are some of the greatest debates around the holiday season. On this special episode we debate it all, along with some reminiscing on great holiday traditions. Here's to a great Thanksgiving with plenty of good food, friends and family! Happy Thanksgiving Flyover Country listeners!
Tensions are HIGH on Capitol Hill. We got elbows in the back, Senators challenging people to fights and a House member on the verge of being expelled. Welcome to Congress! Along with all that, big news this week as Joe Manchin announces he won't seek another term - priming Republicans to get some control back in the Senate. While all this happens, Speaker Johnson negotiates a deal to keep government open and Xi is sending more pandas! All that and more on Flyover Country!
On Tuesday night, the KY GOP saw plenty of election victories - but perhaps the one they wanted most - still got away. The strength of Andy Beshear's incumbency paired with big fundraising numbers, proved to be simply too much for Daniel Cameron to overcome. On this week's Flyover Country the crew breaks down Kentucky's election results, takes a look into what may have been the determining factors and previews what might be a rough four more years for Beshear. Also this week: Scott joins us from...
He's been called the most qualified person to run for Attorney General in Kentucky's history, and there's plenty of reasons for it. Russell Coleman, the GOP nominee's for AG, has served his country as a US Attorney, FBI agent, prosecutor and much more. Now, with early voting underway in Kentucky, Coleman hopes to head to the AG's office to take on violent crime, deadly drugs and federal overreach. With just a few days before the election, Coleman sat down in-studio with the Flyover Country crew ...
As you are listening to this, voting is now open in the 2023 Kentucky election! With early voting now available from Thursday to Saturday, Kentucky voters will head to the polls to pick our next Governor and all 5 constitutional offices. So with just a few days left, the Flyover Country crew breaks down the campaigns one last time. The TV ads are up, the flyers are mailed out and the bus tours are wrapping up - its all about the votes now. Of course, outside of Kentucky, war rages in the Middle ...
