• Political Perspectives: Takeaways from Trump's address to Congress
    Mar 6 2025

    Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York joins editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss President Donald Trump’s address to Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson kicks out Rep. Al Green (D-TX) for causing a commotion. Republicans in Congress want to get rid of the Black Lives Matter signage in DC.

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    13 mins
  • Political Perspectives: Karoline Leavitt unapologetic following AP News expulsion
    Mar 6 2025

    Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York joins editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's unapologetic attitude toward the Associated Press for being expelled from the POOL and access to Air Force One media coverage. What seems to be the understanding of the White House Correspondents’ Association? How should we understand the mineral deal between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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    https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3330574/trump-boosts-newsmax-debut-shake-up-press-rotation/

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    12 mins
  • Political Perspectives: Vice President Vance Munich speech
    Mar 6 2025

    Washington Examiner chief correspondent Byron York joins editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss Vice President J.D. Vance's speech at Munich Security Conference; US and Russia preliminary talks in Saudi Arabia to mend relationship; President Donald Trump shifts blame to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the war.

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    15 mins
  • Political Perspectives: Musk’s Impact on USAID, Trump’s Gaza Takeover & Cabinet Updates
    Feb 7 2025

    Hugo Gurdon and Byron York discuss the impact of Elon Musk and DOGE on USAID, highlighting the agency's $40 billion budget and its focus on foreign aid. They note that Musk, as a special government employee, is overseeing a rebranding of an Obama-era office, leading to potential legal challenges. The conversation shifts to President Trump's unexpected announcement about taking over Gaza, which was met with skepticism. They also touch on Trump's cabinet nominations, including Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr., and the progress in confirming these nominees through committee votes.

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    14 mins
  • Political Perspectives: Trump controversial freeze on federal grants
    Jan 30 2025

    Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York joins editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon to discuss the controversy of President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal grants. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer held a conference with the leadership team. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s press briefing debut. Where does spending authority and spending obligation rest?

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    https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-memo/3299588/trump-first-100-hours-executive-orders-shock-to-system/

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    11 mins
  • Political Perspectives: Trump coming in hot with executive orders
    Jan 24 2025

    Washington Examiner editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon joins executive magazine editor Jim Antle to discuss President Donald Trump's activity during his first day in office. Are some of Trump's executive orders used as sacrifices to use as oppositions? Former President Joe Biden and Trump's presidential pardons differences and will there be any reforms on that presidential power?

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    11 mins
  • Political Perspectives: Senate confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet picks
    Jan 20 2025

    Washington Examiner editor-in-chief Hugo Gurdon joins executive magazine editor Jim Antle to discuss Secretary of Defense nominee, Pete Hegseth, the Senate confirmation hearing, and his communication skills. Are the confirmation hearings important or for theatrics? President-elect Donald Trump gives off a 'new president' coming in when this is his second term. Who else will President Joe Biden give the presidential pardon?

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    https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3287245/hegseth-performance-amid-ugliest-questioning-unites-republicans-byron-york/

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    9 mins
  • Political Perspectives: Trump's Greenland new deal
    Jan 10 2025

    A discussion between Washington Examiner Editor in Chief, Hugo Gurdon & American Correspondent & Commentator, Byron York on changing media narratives about Trump, comparing past comparisons to Hitler and new strategic considerations over Greenland's geopolitical importance.

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    14 mins