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Matt Lewis Can't Lose
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Matt Lewis Cant Lose
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Trump Turns the White House Into a $60M UFC Cage Fight Circus for His Birthday
2d ago00:52:45Tap to summarizeOn this week’s Substack LIVE conversation, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss:— Taxpayers foot some of the bill for Trump's event. — UFC fighter Josh Hokit thanks Jesus then declares “Michelle Obama is a man” as Trump and Joe Rogan smile— The desecration of sacred ground: motorcycles, cage fights, and Trump Coins grift at America’s 250th— Trump’s “deal” with Iran: No denuclearization, massive sanctions relief, and a humiliating cut-and-run— A Situation Room meeting on “Nipplegate” from the Epstein files. JD Vance thinks Trump would be OK with releasing the info— Elon Musk becomes a trillionaire after cutting global aid — the satire writes itself— The death of norms, conservative hypocrisy, and cultural collapse— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
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Nancy Mace Gets HUMILIATED, Platner Crushes It, & Colorado’s Crazy Candidate
1w ago00:47:59Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast, Chris Cillizza and Matt discuss:— Oysterman Graham Platner wins Maine’s Senate primary with 73% — why this is a neutral-to-good night for him, but still a huge risk for Democrats vs. incumbent Sen. Susan Collins— Rep. Nancy Mace finishes near last in South Carolina governor primary after pushing Epstein files — Trump revenge and whether she now joins the YOLO caucus.— Sen. Lindsey Graham beats back another MAGA challenger — is he a better politician than we thought, or is SC less Trumpy than it seems?— The absolutely WILD Colorado GOP governor primary: Leading candidate claims he killed a man at age 7 and (as a civilian) called in airstrikes on ISIS— Is it fair to blame Trump for the Knicks’ loss? (Hint: Chris and Matt are divided over this one.)— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
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Trump Is Furious: Storms off 'Meet The Press,' Hegseth's D-Day Blunder, Bibi Netanyahu Fight, & More
1w ago00:47:40Tap to summarizeOn this week’s podcast conversation, Charlie Sykes and Matt cover a lot of ground, including:— — Pete Hegseth’s disastrous D-Day speech attacking Europe and comparing migrants to Allied invasion.— Why even MAGA allies are furious over the Pentagon’s new attack on Mormons— Trump tells Netanyahu “I call the shots” — is the bromance collapsing?— Inside Trump’s angry, rambling 'Meet the Press' meltdown with Kristen Welker— Bari Weiss fires 60 Minutes leadership — Scott Pelley’s brutal takedown— California’s slow-count election chaos, Spencer Pratt drama, and why mail-in voting looks suspicious— Ann Coulter turns on Trump over Knicks game inconvenience and $8,000 tickets— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
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Iowa Dem Can Win, Spencer Pratt’s LA Surge, and Scott Pelley's Out at '60 Minutes'
2w ago00:51:53Tap to summarizeChris Cillizza and Matt are back to unpack the results of the latest round of primary elections (in California, Iowa, New Jersey, and more!). On today's pod, they discuss:— Iowa: Josh Turek (Paralympian with an incredible backstory) wins big — and now has a real shot at flipping a Senate seat!— Rob Sand emerges as Democrats’ strongest Iowa gubernatorial candidate in decades — Anti-incumbent wave: Sitting congressmen lose or underperform in Iowa, Texas, and South Dakota— California Governor primary: Steve Hilton (R) leads early, but Xavier Becerra will likely win in the top-two system— LA Mayor race: Incumbent Karen Bass heads to runoff against reality TV star Spencer Pratt — a clear protest vote against establishment failure on homelessness and crime— Trump’s power tested: Senate Republicans kill the controversial “slush fund” deal and push back on other boundary-testing moves— Media shakeup: Barry Weiss at CBS, Scott Pelley’s exit, and what it means for legacy news— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
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Dems Are About to Nominate a Scandal-Plagued Candidate in Maine — And It Might Not Matter
2w ago00:44:18Tap to summarizeOn today's "DMZ" podcast conversation, Washington Monthly’s Bill Scher and Matt break down the chaotic Maine Democratic Senate primary one week before voters decide.Graham Platner has weathered wave after wave of scandals — old Reddit posts mocking a wounded soldier, sexting on a sketchy app, defensive ambush interviews, and more — yet polls have held. With ranked-choice voting and Gov. Janet Mills still on the ballot, Democrats have a real off-ramp — but will they take it?We debate the big questions:— Do voters actually care about character anymore?— Is “authenticity” worth the risk in a must-win Senate race?— Should Democrats lower standards to match the other side, or hold the line?— Broader implications for the party in the Trump era.— Plus: quick hits on California, Iowa, and Trump’s foreign policy frustrations.Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
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Trump Turns July 4th Into a UFC Cage Match at the White House – Charlie Sykes & Matt Lewis
2w ago00:49:22Tap to summarizeOn this week's podcast discussion, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss:— Trump’s shocking transformation of the White House into a gladiatorial arena with a giant UFC-style cage for the 250th anniversary— The symbolism of the pristine vs. ruined White House and what it says about America’s cultural decline— Musical artists bail on Trump’s “Great American State Fair” — now replaced by a full MAGA rally headlined by Trump himself— Graham Platner’s sexts and scandals, Ken Paxton’s corruption, and the new “flawed fighter” defense— James Talarico’s powerful comments on real masculinity and servant leadership — the exact opposite of the current GOP manhood cult— JD Vance shrinking in Trump’s shadow, Mike Pence on Jan 6. “slush fund,” and the scorpion-and-frog reality of Trump World— Bonus: Why AI could take down Trumpism — and the coming anti-tech populist backlash— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
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David Frum on Why Trump’s Iran 'Victory' Is a Bust — Plus America’s 250th Anniversary Embarrassment
3w ago00:43:06Tap to summarizeThe Atlantic’s David Frum helps Matt unpack the biggest political stories of the week under Trump’s second term — from shaky foreign policy wins to domestic self-inflicted wounds. During this conversation, David and Matt cover a TON of ground, including:— Trump’s tentative Iran deal and the Strait of Hormuz: Why Frum says the U.S. has already lost strategic dominance and Iran remains in control— Shocking Democratic Senate candidate problems: The “Nazi tattoo” contender in Maine and the leading candidate in New Jersey with Al-Qaeda ties — and how this poisons the national brand— Trump’s gaudy White House renovations, gold-leaf excess, and the cage-fight spectacle for America’s 250th anniversary — a stark contrast to 1876 and 1976 celebrations— The proposed $250 bill featuring Donald Trump and what it reveals about narcissism and drift from founding principles— Jill Biden’s “horrified” debate night account — stroke fears, the cover-up, and lessons on vice-presidential succession failures from Obama to Harris— Newt Gingrich now calls the Clinton impeachment a mistake — Frum’s takedown of the revisionism and character questions— Pentagon preparations for potential Cuba action — humanitarian opportunity or another Trump distraction/war?— Justice Department investigating E. Jean Carroll’s case funders (Reid Hoffman) and the weaponization pattern— J.D. Vance grading the Pope’s AI encyclical and why Frum says the VP should stick to non-controversial issues— 2026 Midterm outlook: Democratic popular vote edge vs. GOP gerrymandering advantage — and why candidate quality could cost Dems the SenateSubscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
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Paxton CRUSHES John Cornyn: Dems Get An Easier Texas Target?
3w ago00:43:50Tap to summarizeOn this week’s Substack LIVE conversation with Chris Cillizza, Matt and Chris discuss:— Ken Paxton’s massive landslide victory over longtime Senator John Cornyn— Why even early vote numbers signaled a total rout for the incumbent— The power — and limits — of Trump’s endorsement in delivering a BLOWOUT— Ken Paxton’s long list of scandals, impeachment, affair allegations, and why none of it mattered to GOP voters— The death of Bush-era Texas Republicanism: from compassionate conservatism to full MAGA dominance— What this means for the expensive general election battle against Democrat James Talarico— Signs of a potential Republican rebellion in the Senate: Lame-duck senators (Cornyn, Tillis, Cassidy) plus skeptics like Murkowski and Collins are showing increased pushback, forcing leadership to cancel key votes on Trump’s $1.8B slush fund and war powers amid growing internal dissent.— Plus, a preview of next week’s California Governor’s race + key Iowa Senate primary developments— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
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Trump's Iran Disaster: David French on Chaos, Strikes & No Victory
3w ago00:47:58Tap to summarizeDuring today's conversation with New York Times columnist David French, Matt and David discuss:— Trump’s Iran Limbo & Defensive Strikes: David breaks down the chaos in Iran, Trump’s desire to “declare victory and go home,” failed negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, recent U.S. strikes in southern Iran, and why this represents historic levels of foreign policy incompetence.— Texas Senate GOP Primary Showdown: Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn runoff, what a Paxton win would mean for Republicans, Democrats, and Senate control.— The Platner Trap: David explains his controversial New York Times column on Graham Platner, why he opposes Democrats backing flawed or unstable candidates even to stop Trump, and the dangers of “the stakes are too high” rationalizations.— GOP Healing vs. Rock Bottom: David and Matt debate whether the Republican Party can gradually recover from Trumpism, or if it must suffer major electoral defeats first?— Evangelical Support for Corruption: David’s blunt take on white evangelicals backing Ken Paxton — calling him corrupt, an “apostate,” and prioritizing Trump loyalty over character.— Pope Leo XIV’s Powerful AI Warning: David’s reaction to the new Pope’s first encyclical on disarming AI, Big Tech power, human dignity, and avoiding a new Tower of Babel.— Friendship Across Disagreement: Two longtime Never Trumpers attempt to model civil debate on tactical differences while agreeing on core issues.— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
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Dems Defy DNC Disaster: Poll SURGE Despite Autopsy Mess
4w ago00:52:37Tap to summarizeOn this week’s DMZ, Bill Scher and I discuss the current state of American politics, including the following:— The DNC’s much-hyped post-2024 “autopsy” report, why it flopped, and Ken Martin’s struggles as DNC Chair— What actually caused the 2024 Democratic loss: inflation messaging failures, Biden’s age, and the late substitution of Kamala Harris— Trump’s rapidly sinking approval ratings (now hovering in the low-to-mid 30s) and the growing signs of a Democratic wave in 2026— Trump’s decision to back Ken Paxton over John Cornyn and how it’s hurting GOP Senate chances— The Los Angeles mayor’s race featuring reality star Spencer Pratt challenging incumbent Karen Bass— The Thomas Massie primary defeat, the role of pro-Israel money, and the difficult line between policy criticism and anti-Semitism— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
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