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Practically PoliticalAuthor: Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, Kurt Bardella
Pragmatism is Patriotism. The goal of Practically Political is to engage and motivate citizens who are fact- and issue-oriented, invite conversation, respect differences of opinion, believe in compromise and put sound policy before partisanship. Whether youre a Republican, Democrat or Independent, if your bottom line is to get our government working again to serve the best interests of all Americans, then please join us in making our voices heard. This is not the time to give into hopelessness, anger or despair; its a critical opportunity to redefine what democracy really means. Language: en Genres: Government, News, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting, Gun Policy, and Political Fallout
Episode 123
Wednesday, 29 April, 2026
Dave Spencer and co-hosts Kurt Bardella and Ashley Davis break down the fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and what it says about security, the political response, and whether anything in Washington will actually change. You’ll hear firsthand from Ashley, who was at the event and seated with FBI Director Kash Patel, including why even the highest-profile gatherings have real security limits and why moments like this rarely lead to lasting shifts in behavior or policy. They also dig into the broader gun policy debate, including why past tragedies have failed to move legislation and what it would actually take for Congress to act. The conversation then turns to the Trump cabinet, including whether Kash Patel can hold on to his role and who could be out by Labor Day as pressure builds around the economy, foreign policy, and public opinion. Finally, they discuss the latest redistricting battles across key states, and whether late-stage efforts to redraw maps will backfire and what that could mean for control of Congress heading into the midterms. Topics Discussed: 0:00 Welcome to the Practically Political Podcast 1:20 White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting 16:23 Will This Change Anything on Gun Policy? 17:29 Prediction: Who Could Actually Pass Gun Control? 19:50 Will This Change Anything in Washington? 21:32 How long will Kash Patel Survive in Trump’s Cabinet? 23:37 Prediction: A Cabinet Member Will Be Gone by Labor Day 26:18 Redistricting Battles and the Fight for Control Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Follow along, or as Kurt would say, make sure to like and subscribe.
