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.
Oregonian reporter Mike Rogoway on inflation, recessions, and what you should know about Oregon’s economy
Brian Clem is not done with politics yet! | EP 59
Everything you need to know about the 2022 primary | EP 58
Cheri Helt on her vision for Labor Commissioner and how she would handle controversial issues | EP 57
Reagan Knopp has everything you need to know on upcoming Republican primaries | EP 56
Pollster John Horvick explores the challenges and opportunities for Democrats and Republicans in 2022 | EP 55
Rep. Andrea Salinas on overcoming SuperPAC spending and passing progressive policy in Congress | EP 54
Metro President Lynn Peterson demystifies housing, transportation, and Portland-area politics | EP 53
Who is Carrick Flynn, the man who could be Oregon’s next congressman? | EP 52
Matt West thinks Oregon is ready to send a scientist and crypto expert to Congress | EP 51
Special Episode: Nick Kristof on running for governor and the war in Ukraine | EP 50
Jeff Gudman on how to improve state government challenges | EP 49
Marshall Kosloff on Ukraine and how young people should approach politics in an age of dysfunction | EP 48
Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty on leadership lessons from military service and how cities solve problems | EP 47
Will Tobias Read be Oregon’s Next Governor? | EP 46
Tigard Mayor Jason Snider on pragmatism and leadership | EP 45
Mingus Mapps has ideas for the crises facing Portland | EP 44
Reagan Knopp returns to deconstruct the Oregon governor’s race | EP 43
Angela Wilhelms with Oregon Business & Industry talks manufacturing in Oregon | EP 42
Why is national Politico reporter Natalie Fertig so interested in Oregon? | EP 41
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