Matthew (Matt) Foldi is a conservative journalist and activist with a plethora of political experience at the national and local level. He is one of the youngest elected officials in Chicago history, served as the Rapid Response Director for Speaker the House Republican Super PAC, and ran for Congress in 2022 with -- garnering endorsements from GOP heavyweights like Donald Trump Jr. and Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
We bring in Matt to give us a rundown in terms of why the GOP red wave failed to materialize, an inside look on Rep. Kevin McCarthy's historic vote to take the House Gavel. Matt also discusses what the GOP Congress has in store for 2022 and 2024 and gives his insights into when candidates on the GOP side of the aisle will begin announcing for President.
John Frohnmayer on polarization, ethics, and why third party candidates fail | EP 120
Will Lathrop is the first Republican candidate to declare for Oregon’s Attorney General race | EP 119
Author Marc Johnson on how Mansfield and Dirksen used political power to solve big problems in turbulent times | EP118
The Scramble for Statewide Office | EP 117
Portland City Commissioner Mingus Mapps is running for Mayor! | EP 116
Introducing Reagan’s Candidate Tracker | EP 115
What it’s like to be a Republican National Committeeman with Solomon Yue | EP 114
What the life and legacy of Steve ”Pre” Prefontaine mean to Oregon with Tom Jordan | EP 113
The ”Three Act Play” of the 2023 Legislative Session | EP 112
Explaining the ”Greater Idaho” Movement with Matt McCaw | EP 111
The unsolved murder of an Oregon state agency leader | EP 110
What politicos need to know about psilocybin with Nate Howard | EP 109
How do we restore a sense of safety in Portland? Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt | EP 108
Who will be the next Secretary of State? | EP 107
The role of effective communication in Oregon politics with Kristina Edmunson | EP 106
What political leaders need to know about childbirth and maternal health, with Rebecca Grant
Why the 1990 election changed Oregon forever, with Jeff Mapes | EP 104
What’s next in criminal justice justice reform, with Justin Low | EP 103
How a Pro-Gun Group Stopped Oregon’s Measure 114 | EP 102
Jules Bailey on the future of Portland--and why the bottle bill still matters | EP 101
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