On today's episode, we discuss: -- Tim Walz's military record, and whether Team Trump can "swiftboat" him -- Kamala Harris's press scrum, and whether she will be forced to do more interviews and press conferences -- What made JD Vance turn from Never Trumper to MAGA fan -- And MUCH more! Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattkl...
Aug 09, 2024•37 min
John Ganz, author of 'When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s,' joins Matt to discuss... -- What Donald Trump learned from 1990s figures like David Duke, Pat Buchanan, and Ross Perot -- Whether Trump was a inevitable conclusion for the conservative movement, or merely the result of luck -- Whether Trump intentionally studied 1990s-era political figures, or merely learned via osmosis -- And MUCH more! Order John's book, today! https://www.amazon...
Aug 05, 2024•43 min
On this episode, Matt Lewis asks Bruce Mehlman... -- Is Kamala Harris a bad candidate? -- Do Democrats now have the advantage? -- Does JD Vance now look like a bad veep pick for Trump? -- What happens to the House and Senate candidates? -- Are Dems now the "anti-democratic" party? -- And MUCH more! Sign up for Bruce's "Age of Disruption" Substack: https://brucemehlman.substack.com/...
Jul 22, 2024•33 min
Tom Nichols, staff writer for The Atlantic, returns to the pod to discuss... -- Whether Joe Biden should go -- Who should replace Biden if he goes -- What to make of Trump picking JD Vance as his running mate -- The cult of masculinity -- The notion that God protected Trump from being assassinated -- And MUCH more! Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter...
Jul 18, 2024•50 min
On the heels of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life, Matt is joined by his former Daily Caller colleagues, Jamie Weinstein and Will Rahn. During this podcast episode, they discuss... -- Why Trump's iconic photo was a huge win -- Whether Democrats are stuck with Joe Biden -- The very short life of the "bringing the temperature down" era -- Why J.D. Vance might not be the best Veep pick -- And MUCH more! Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis...
Jul 15, 2024•33 min
Guy Denton and Matt Lewis discuss Tuesday night’s debate, and why Joe Biden’s performance was disastrous. – Who is Matt Lewis? – Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians. Buy Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Po... Website: https://www.mattklewis.com Daily Beast Column: http://www.thedailybeast.com/author/m......
Jun 28, 2024•32 min
On this week's 'The Wrong Stuff,' Guy Denton and Matt Lewis discuss... -- Whether Joe Biden really "wandered off" at the G7 meeting, and then "froze at a Hollywood fundraiser, requiring Barack Obama to walk him off stage. -- Do CNN's debate rules all favor Biden? -- Donald Trump speaks at a Black church full of White people. -- Tom Brady's great advice. -- And MUCH more! Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis...
Jun 18, 2024•35 min
During this Q&A with David Frum, staff writer for The Atlantic, Matt asks David about... -- People David has known, such as Tucker Carlson, Pat Buchanan, Rudy Giuliani, and President George W. Bush. -- What he has changed his mind about in recent years. -- Who has impressed him (and depressed him) most during the Donald Trump era. -- And MUCH more! Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https:...
Jun 13, 2024•37 min
GOP strategist Mike Murphy talks about Donald Trump's guilty verdict, and whether that will impact the 2024 presidential race. He also suggests that Democrats might have to replace Biden if he falls on his face when he debates Trump next month. Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ma...
Jun 04, 2024•31 min
Matt starts the show by explaining his thoughts on Donald Trump's "guilty" verdict in the New York hush money trial. Next, friend of the show, Bruce Mehlman, stops by to give us his latest political briefing. Lastly, Matt discusses Trumpworlds attack on former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, and what it all means. Sign up for Bruce Mehlman's Substack: https://brucemehlman.substack.com/subscribe Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & C...
Jun 03, 2024•36 min
Political strategist and commentator Simon Rosenberg talks about why you shouldn't freak out about the 2024 polls. Check out Simon's Hopium Chronicles website. https://www.hopiumchronicles.com/ Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
May 22, 2024•55 min
On today's episode, Matt discusses... -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's nasty attack -- Justice Alito's wife flying the American flag upside down -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's unjust pardon -- Rep. Elise Stefanik attacks Fox News' Shannon Bream -- Sen. Mitt Romney's contrarian theory that Joe Biden should have pardoned Donald Trump -- And more! Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.faceb...
May 20, 2024•19 min
On this episode of Matt Lewis Can't Lose... — Matt starts off by showing some videos of Gov. Kristi Noem, and pondering why she can’t answer a simple question: Did she meet with Kim Jong Un in North Korea? — Next, Nancy French weighs in on Noem-gate—and discusses her new memoir, ‘Ghosted’ with Matt. Order Nancy French's memoir 'Ghosted' https://www.amazon.com/Ghosted-American-Story-Nancy-French/dp/0310367441 Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow...
May 07, 2024•49 min
David Frum, staff writer for The Atlantic, talks with Matt about why Joe Biden shouldn't debate Donald Trump. They also discuss why Bill Barr should prefer Biden over Trump, the college protests taking place, the Trump veepstakes (featuring J.D. Vance and Kristi Noem), RFK Jr's chances, and more! Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter: https://twitter.c...
Apr 30, 2024•35 min
Donald Trump and his supporters keep complaining about how Trump is being treated in court. Matt breaks down this, plus... -- Fox News' Jesse Watters thinks Trump is too old for court -- Trump couldn't get hired at a mall -- Ben Shapiro vs. Tucker over Israel -- A pentecostal preacher gets Trump right -- And more! Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter:...
Apr 24, 2024•25 min
On today's episode, Matt discusses... -- Stephen Miller Hilariously Declares Trump a Generation-Defining ‘Style Icon’ -- 7 jurors have been selected for Trump's "hush money" trial -- Why Speaker Mike Johnson should fight for his right to lead. -- Kari Lake dials up the violent rhetoric in Arizona. -- Larry Hogan could actually win a Senate race in Maryland. -- John Cougar Mellencamp walks off stage Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewi...
Apr 17, 2024•21 min
Matt reacts to New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu's interview with George Stephanopoulos, and explains why Sununu's support for Donald Trump is weak. He also reacts to Clay Travis' tweet suggesting Trump supporters should try to get on the jury pool for Trump's "hush money" trial in New York, and more. Matt also talks with 4-term US Congressman and an Emmy award winning reporter, Scott Klug. Check out Scott's website, https://www.lostmiddle.com/ Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https...
Apr 15, 2024•31 min
Stephen Hayes, Editor/CEO of The Dispatch stops by to talk with Matt about the 2024 presidential race, Kari Lake's abortion flip-flop, expectations that Iran will attack Israel, and more.
Apr 13, 2024•48 min
Batya Ungar-Sargon, opinion editor at Newsweek, talks about her new book: 'Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women.' Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A – Who is Matt Lewis? –...
Apr 10, 2024•38 min
The Bulwark's Will Saletan returns to discuss how Donald Trump has redefined the term "conservative," as it pertains to foreign policy (hawks vs. doves), abortion, and more. Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDc...
Apr 09, 2024•40 min
Donald Trump is out with a new statement on IVF and abortion, and Matt explains why Trump's statement—regardless of how you feel about the issue substantively—is probably smart politics. Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMp...
Apr 08, 2024•17 min
Matt talks about how Charlie Kirk inspired an idea to change how Nebraska allocated Electoral College delegates, Sean Hannity's efforts to elevate RFK, Jr., and Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Green's pressure campaign to stop Speaker Mike Johnson from funding Ukraine. Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewis Instagram: ...
Apr 06, 2024•30 min
Tom Nichols, staff writer for The Atlantic, returns to the show for Part 2 of last week's discussion. This time around, Tom answers numerous questions, including whether Donald Trump was the inevitable conclusion for the Republican Party. Enjoy! Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m...
Apr 02, 2024•36 min
On this episode, Matt discusses Donald Trump monetizing the Bible, and comments on his lack of fluency with Christianity. Next, he looks at how conspiracy theorists on the Right immediately pounced on news about the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland. And lastly, Matt interviews Dr. Tonya Reed, a voting member of the Hollywood Screen Actor's Guild, about the award-winning film "Poor Things," and why it's way too graphic and exploitative for an 'R' rating—and to be shown on ...
Mar 29, 2024•33 min
Tom Nichols, staff writer for The Atlantic, talks with Matt Lewis about how stunning it is that Joe Biden isn't beating Donald Trump by 40 points in the polls. They also discuss Rep. Mike Gallagher's decision to quit congress and escape a toxic work environment, why those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it, and much more! Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Mar 26, 2024•38 min
Matt Lewis discusses former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel's "Meet The Press" interview, where she justifies things she said in that capacity as the result of having to "take one for the team." He also talks about former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's good advice for Speaker Mike Johnson. Support Matt's work at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewis Instagram: https...
Mar 25, 2024•18 min
Matt reacts to the news that Rep. Mike Gallagher has suddenly abandoned his congressional career.
Mar 23, 2024•14 min
Matt talks with New York Times columnist David French about why he believes Joe Biden is the more conservative alternative in 2024. Read David's column, "Why Haley Voters Should Support Biden": https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/op... Support "Matt Lewis Can't Lose" at Patreon: / mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: / mattlewisdc Twitter: / mattklewis Instagram: / mattklewis YouTube: / @mattlewis – Who is Matt Lewis? – Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Dail...
Mar 21, 2024•39 min
Matt reacts to news that RFK, Jr., is considering quarterback Aaron Rodgers to be his running mate — and more! Support "Matt Lewis Can't Lose" at Patreon: / mattlewis Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: / mattlewisdc Twitter: / mattklewis Instagram: / mattklewis YouTube: / @mattlewis – Who is Matt Lewis? – Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians. Buy Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Po... – What is the "...
Mar 21, 2024•18 min
