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The Strategists

Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan, Zain Velji

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Professional unprofessional strategists Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan and Zain Velji dissect the news of the day, pass judgment on strategy choices and lift back the curtain on how decisions are made. Described as "the least deliberate podcast of all time", "shockingly insightful" and "sports talk radio for politics". Not sponsored by Flair Airlines. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon
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In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Trial Day 18 Michael Cohen Falls Apart. Cohen lies. All Jury's jaws drop and hit the floor. You know it's going poorly for Michael Cohen when Ari Melber and MSNBC are dishing the bad news to viewers. 'I think the punches are building cumulatively. I think Tuesday there were bruises, and…
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: ON WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK: Biden and Trump agree to debates in late June and September Biden campaign agrees to VP debate on CBS. Trump has not yet picked a running mate but the stage is set for a potential showdown. The Biden campaign has accepted an invitation from CBS News for Vice Pres…
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n the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - TOM FITTON - President, Judicial Watch Biden asserts executive privilege over recordings from classified documents probe SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/TomFitton TRUMP ON TRUTH SOCIAL: Tom Fitton: “The Trump Republican Party's sham and other abuses are an international…
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - VIRGINIA GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN – discussed his budget, campus craziness and Virginia / national elections. THIS WEEK: Gov. Youngkin signs Virginia budget, includes pay raises for state employees Virginia budget raises teacher pay to above-national ave…
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WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - VIRGINIA GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN – discussed his budget, campus craziness and Virginia / national elections. THIS WEEK: Gov. Youngkin signs Virginia budget, includes pay raises for state employees Virginia budget raises teacher pay to above-national average, Youngkin says LAST WEEK: Virginia Commonwealth University…
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WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - REP. MIKE WALTZ - R-FL – was outside the courthouse yesterday for the Trump Trial in NY SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/michaelgwaltz Trial Day 18 Michael Cohen Falls Apart. Cohen lies. All Jury's jaws drop and hit the floor. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audi…
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WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - TOM FITTON - President, Judicial Watch Biden asserts executive privilege over recordings from classified documents probe The White House has 'protective assertion of privilege over any remaining materials responsive to the subpoenas that have not already been produced' The White House asserted executive privilege o…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, we go back to the first official episode from the new Best Show/Forever Dog studio for a live performance from ISLANDS! Followed by an interview with the band. (Originally aired May 31st, 2022) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your p…
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In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: Larry presses Mercedes on her quinceanera and past dating life in the Bush admin Biden and Trump agree to debates in late June and September Romney says Biden made ‘enormous error’ in not pardoning Trump Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple p…
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In the 6AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: Karine Jean-Pierre was asked why Joe Biden has now repeatedly lied about inflation in the past two weeks. Biden said inflation was 9% when he came into office — it was 1.4%. It’s averaged over 5% his entire “presidency.” CHARLIE HURT: It was pretty hysterical when Biden's Press Secreta…
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - GARY STEVENS - spokesperson, Save Connecticut Avenue WEBSITE: https://saveconnecticutave.org/ WASHINGTON POST: D.C. scrapped plan for Connecticut Ave. bike lane. Lawmakers want it back. MUSIC: Joe Keeps Falling Song Biden trips, barely avoids nasty fa…
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: Biden and Trump agree to debates in late June and September The View supports CNN debate allowing no audience and cutting mics Michael Cohen faces cross examination from Trump lawyers in New York criminal trial Here are all the Republicans expected to attend Trump's trial on Thursday …
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WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - NEIL PARROTT - Former Maryland delegate and Republican nominee for Maryland’s Congressional District 6 https://twitter.com/neilparrott www.neilparrott.org McClain Delaney, Parrott to face off in Western Maryland for 6th District seat Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple po…
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WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - PATRICE ONWUKA - director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Women's Forum and co-host of WMAL's morning show – discussed congressional Hearing about Toxic culture at FDIC … Patrice discussed yesterday’s hearing and IWF’s call for resignation of the FDIC chairman. IWF has called for the resig…
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WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - GARY STEVENS - spokesperson, Save Connecticut Avenue WEBSITE: https://saveconnecticutave.org/ WASHINGTON POST: D.C. scrapped plan for Connecticut Ave. bike lane. Lawmakers want it back. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Co…
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WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - EDDIE GARCIA – Army veteran running for U.S. Senate in Virginia https://www.eddiegarciava.com/ Issues: https://www.eddiegarciava.com/issues VA PRIMARY: JUNE 18, 2024 ABOUT EDDIE: Eddie Garcia has had an exemplary career in the military, serving as a 22-year Army veteran. During his service, he completed six combat …
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In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Maryland Primary Results Recap Governor Larry Hogan @GovLarryHogan: I want to congratulate County Executive Alsobrooks on her nomination. I know Angela well, and I value our respectful relationship. I look forward to a real debate on what this campaign is about: who can actually help fix…
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: NPR: Trump gets by with a little help from his friends during New York hush money trial Appeals court denies Trump’s latest request to overturn hush money trial gag order Trump attorneys sharply question Michael Cohen in hush money trial Byron York on X: "On the Trump trial: Now that the…
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - COREY DEANGELIS - Senior Fellow at American Federation for Children, Executive Director of Educational Freedom Institute and author of new book "The Parent Revolution" NOTE: Corey is in DC -- he'll be doing a book event at Heritage Foundation at 11 AM th…
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Maryland Primary Results Recap Governor Larry Hogan @GovLarryHogan: I want to congratulate County Executive Alsobrooks on her nomination. I know Angela well, and I value our respectful relationship. I look forward to a real debate on what this campaign is about: who can actually help fix…
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WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW – ROB SCHNEIDER - Comedian coming to the DC area this week SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/RobSchneider WEBSITE: https://www.robschneider.com/ He’ll be at the Lincoln Theater in Washington, DC this THURSDAY, MAY 16th https://www.thelincolndc.com/e/rob-schneider-live/ Comedy industry is booming as live show ticket s…
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WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - COREY DEANGELIS - Senior Fellow at American Federation for Children, Executive Director of Educational Freedom Institute and author of new book "The Parent Revolution" NOTE: Corey is in DC -- he'll be doing a book event at Heritage Foundation at 11 AM this morning and later an IWF book event on Capitol Hill this af…
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PAUL SCHEER stops by the studio to talk to Tom about fake books written by AI about him and the very real new book that he wrote called JOYFUL RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAUMA! Memphis TN post punk trio OPTIC SINK performs a live set! MORTY IN PITTSBRIDGE calls in! And friend of the show KURT VILE calls in to talk about Neil Young and more! SUPPORT THE BEST…
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In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Gold Star Families Blast Jen Psaki's Lies: 'Her Useless A** Wasn't Even There' (townhall.com) Jen Psaki forced to retract false book claim that Biden did not check his watch during ceremony for US troops slain in Afghanistan (nypost.com) Kamala Harris drops F-bomb as she urges young peop…
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Moms eat free deal protested–discriminatory to non-moms Donald Trump 'not thinking about Melania' when he paid off Stormy Daniels, says ex-lawyer Michael Cohen Michael Cohen testifies he secretly recorded Trump in lead-up to 2016 election Vivek Ramaswamy to join Trump in Manhattan court …
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Howard University cancels graduation mid-ceremony after furious family members pound on doors, smash window Super Bowl Champ Harrison Butker rips Biden during a commencement speech: “Our own nation is led by a man who proudly proclaims his Catholic faith, but at the same time is delusion…
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOE CONCHA – Fox News Contributor. Media and Politics Columnist. Author of the upcoming book "Progressively Worse: Why Today's Democrats Ain't Your Daddy's Donkeys" (coming out July) SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/JoeConchaTV Gold Star Families Blast …
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WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOE CONCHA – Fox News Contributor. Media and Politics Columnist. Author of the upcoming book "Progressively Worse: Why Today's Democrats Ain't Your Daddy's Donkeys" (coming out July) SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/JoeConchaTV Gold Star Families Blast Jen Psaki's Lies: 'Her Useless A** Wasn't Even There' Where to…
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WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM – INTERVIEW - ADAM KREDO - Senior writer, Foreign Policy & National Security for Washington Free Beacon on latest in the Hamas-Israel war. KREDO: U.N. Cuts Gaza Death Toll Figures by Half, Confirming Hamas Is Lying About Casualties KREDO: Day Before Biden Admin Announced It Would Withhold Weapons From Israel, It Issued Sanctions…
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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the strategy/tactic of "flooding the zone" - how it works, why it seems more common these days, and how it can be resisted by opposition parties - before turning to how to artfully pull out of a debate. Is frequent "flooding the zone" a consequence of more ideological politics? How do you avoid debates when pe…
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In the 5AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Recapped Mother’s Day plans Secretary Pete Buttigieg on X: "More people are signing up for airline credit cards & loyalty programs. As regulators, it's our job to ensure the flying public isn't being treated unfairly or deceptively through programs. I joined @chopracfpb, consumer advocate…
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Michael Cohen's credibility issues, brazen TikTok usage raise media eyebrows ahead of testimony Bill Maher dredges up 2018 Stormy Daniels interview that totally undermines her Trump trial testimony (nypost.com) Clip resurfaces of Stormy Daniels in 2018 telling Bill Maher she 'wasn't coer…
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia TOPICS: Latest on Trump trial: Michael Cohen to testify today Stormy Daniels conflicting testimony with previous comments WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - STEVE MILLOY - w…
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - TOM BEVAN - Real Clear Politics editor – discussed 2024 Polls and media coverage of Israel SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/tombevanrcp/status/1789609620874428559?s=46&t=JAP3tHVoDsAyO5r6QT5_IQ ‘Boardwalk Empire’ star Steve Buscemi punched by maniac in random …
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WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - TOM BEVAN - Real Clear Politics editor – discussed 2024 Polls and media coverage of Israel SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/tombevanrcp/status/1789609620874428559?s=46&t=JAP3tHVoDsAyO5r6QT5_IQ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'…
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WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - STEVE MILLOY - with Junk Science, senior legal fellow at the Energy and Environment Legal Institute and former Trump EPA Transition team member SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/JunkScience Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "…
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WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia TOPICS: Latest on Trump trial: Michael Cohen to testify today Stormy Daniels conflicting testimony with previous comments Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. F…
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In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: L A R R Y on X: "RFK is A-OK with killing full term babies. As I explained on @RuthlessPodcast today: I haven't met an authentic conservative who is planning to vote for this lib. WATCH: RFK Jr. tells MSNBC he won’t rule out Jan. 6 pardons. RFK Jr. said doctors found a dead worm in his …
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: CNN's Fareed Zakaria says that President Joe Biden needs to implement former President Donald Trump's asylum policies to deal with the illegal immigration crisis. He says that Trump's policies are "correct" and "the right policy Republicans renew push to exclude noncitizens from the cen…
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JONNA SPILBOR - - attorney and legal analyst Website: https://jonnaspilbor.com/ Stormy Daniels under fire: 5 takeaways from Day 14 of the Trump trial Greta Thunberg was just in Malmo, Sweden wearing a Keffiyeh while protesting Jews outside the Eurovisio…
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DEANA GRIFFITHS - (dee-na) - Loudoun County School Board member on school name changes The Loudoun County School Board is considering renaming ten schools, including Sully Elementary. HILLARY: MIKA, I'm happy to go to THERAPY with you!!! WMAL GUEST: 8:3…
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WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - BRET BAIER - anchor of Special Report at Fox News Channel - discussed Trump NY trial and Biden admin handling of Israel this week Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunloc…
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WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DEANA GRIFFITHS - (dee-na) - Loudoun County School Board member on school name changes The Loudoun County School Board is considering renaming ten schools, including Sully Elementary. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Conn…
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WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - EDEN GAFNER - survivor of Oct 7th in Israel WEBSITE to get more info: www.ChabadGainesville.com She is sharing her story experiencing Oct. 7th in Israel and will be at an event in HAYMARKET THIS WEEKEND Eden Gafner (28) was in Kibbutz Re'im, the same Kibbutz that hosted the NOVA festival, on October 7th. She was vi…
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WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JONNA SPILBOR - - attorney and legal analyst Website: https://jonnaspilbor.com/ Stormy Daniels under fire: 5 takeaways from Day 14 of the Trump trial Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @La…
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WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - DAN COX - Republican Candidate for Maryland's 6th District in Congress, former member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2019 to 2023 and former Republican nominee for Maryland Governor WEBSITE: https://coxforcongress.org/ Maryland's 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is r…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In honor of his untimely passing, we're playing Tom's interview with musician, recording engineer and cultural icon STEVE ALBINI! (Originally broadcast on The Best Show on WFMU on August 14, 2012) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT…
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In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Trump says he ‘absolutely’ loves MTG but ‘this is not the time’ to oust Speaker Johnson Comer criticized for canceling DC mayor hearing following GWU encampment clearing GWU protesters called for beheadings of school administrators: ‘Guillotine, guillotine!’ Democratic Reps. Cori Bush A…
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: GREG GUTFELD says NOEM canceled on him bc of weather Kristi Noem cuts her book tour short because of 'bad weather'... not the fury over revelations she shot and killed her puppy Cricket Kristi Noem Bailed on Fox News Because of Snow. So They Nuked Her. WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW …
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - BETHANY MANDEL - running for MoCo School Board and she was at the antisemitism in K-12 schools YESTERDAY: Congress grills liberal cities' school districts over antisemitism WEBSITE: https://www.bethany4boe.com/ Biden says US won’t supply weapons for I…
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