Show overview
Perino on Politics has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 160 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 80 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 27 min and 32 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 58 episodes published. Published by FOX News Podcasts.
From the publisher
Dana Perino cuts through the spin, talking to some of the most knowledgeable voices inside and outside of the Beltway Each week, Dana speaks with columnists, advisors, pollsters, and political strategists to discuss the latest headlines out of the political world. As Dana’s politically savvy and informed guests prepare her, and you, for the week ahead in the news. New episodes are available every Monday.
Latest Episodes
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No Grind, No Glory
Hot Dogs And High Stakes
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Setting Your Politics Aside
Baptism By Fire
The Socialist Utopia Is Crumbling
The Death of Policy: The Rise of TikTok Politics
Every Day is Groundhog Day
As the partial government shutdown enters its seventh week, Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast Matt Whitlock covers the challenges facing Republicans and Democrats in resolving the standoff. Meanwhile, the "No Kings" protests shine a spotlight on their dark money funding. Matt also explains why there is potential for a Republican to win the California gubernatorial race due to its jungle primary system. Purple State Of Mind: Matt describes some of Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's progressive policies and why they are a reflection of what is to come following the midterms if more Democrats take office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As Popular As A Parking Ticket
Former White House Chief of Staff and Fox News Political Analyst Reince Priebus unpacks the unique decision-making process of President Trump, the ongoing partial government shutdown, and the challenges facing the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections. Reince explains the need for the Republican Party to engage low-propensity voters to find success with the President not on the ballot. Purple State Of Mind: Dana and Reince discuss their shared love for Wisconsin as Dana teases her new book, Purple State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where To Apply The Pressure
With gas prices rising, the Trump administration moves to secure the Strait of Hormuz while some U.S. airports hit a wall of political deadlock. Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy discusses Democrats' unwillingness to compromise amid the ongoing government shutdown, which is affecting essential services. Speaker McCarthy looks ahead to this year's midterms and what Republicans can expect and shares his concerns about the record number of retirements in Congress. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Speaker McCarthy describe the path forward for the SAVE Act and the strategic challenges of passing voter integrity legislation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Global Chessboard
Author, columnist, former Bush foreign policy advisor, and host of the Call Me Back podcast, Dan Senor, breaks down the ongoing military operations between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. He highlights the potential next leader of the Iranian regime, noting the challenges the U.S. faces when interfering with their choice of leadership. Dan discusses broader global conflicts, including the impact that China, Russia, and other foreign adversaries have. He explains that they are all watching how the Trump administration handles global conflict. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dan also explains the best places for young people to find reliable information and news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A New Era In The Middle East
Over the weekend the United States and Israel initiated a joint military campaign against Iran with Operation Epic Fury, signaling a new era in the Middle East. Managing Director of Beacon Global Strategies and Host of the NatSec Matters Podcast, Michael Allen explores how this operation will alter Iran's longstanding role as an opposition to peace and prosperity in the region. Dana and Michael also look at the response from Washington on President Trump's decision to take military action amid a partial government shutdown. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Michael looks at the growing tensions between Pakistan and India, examining the power struggle between the neighboring nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Easy Way Or The Hard Way
It's the eve of the 2026 State of the Union, and there's lots to unpack following the Supreme Court's ruling against President Trump's use of an emergency statute to impose tariffs. Founder of the bipartisan government relations firm Mehlman Consulting and The Age of Distribution Substack, Bruce Mehlman, explains the potential impact on trade deals following the SCOTUS ruling. Dana and Bruce weigh in on several geopolitical issues, including tensions with Iran and the Mexican government's takedown of a major cartel leader. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Bruce discusses the role of artificial intelligence and data centers in local communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
With the Munich Security Conference underway, Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and Host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast Matt Whitlock reviews the performance of Democrats such as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as they struggle to articulate their parties foreign policy agenda on the world stage. Meanwhile, Americans are in the midst of another partial government shutdown, which Matt analyzes as a result of congressional leadership catering to an aggressive online base. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Matt discusses the infrastructure crisis involving a massive raw sewage leak into the Potomac River and the lack of transparency from local officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Moving The Needle
Former prosecutor and host of Sunday Night in America and The Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy, provides his perspective on the latest breaking news headlines gripping the nation. Dana and Trey begin by discussing the search for Nancy Guthrie, analyzing the complexities of "proof of life" requests and the tactical misuse of technology in modern abductions. Trey provides insight into recent government shutdown politics, explaining the debate over Department of Homeland Security funding. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Trey discuss the need for consistent messaging in political debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices