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Welcome to Flyover Country with Scott Jennings. If you‘ve followed my commentary on tv or newspapers, you know I‘m a conservative — but sometimes I like to zig when everyone else is going to zag. You‘re going to hear podcast versions of my columns. You‘re going to hear me talk at length about some of the stuff we do on TV. You‘re also going to hear me talk to guests and other panels to have insightful conversations about the news. Most of the time though, you‘re just going to hear me giving ...
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The latest piece from Scott Jennings takes aim at Senator John Fetterman and Speaker Mike Johnson, two perhaps unlikely bedfellows who have found themselves governing from the middle - and returning some functionality to Congress. Check out the latest column from Scott here, or read on CNN.com at this link: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/23/opinions/m…
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It's Trump v. Bragg, Massie v. Johnson and Pro-Hamas Protestors v....Starbucks??? A wild week in the world of politics and a stacked show from Flyover Country this week. House Republicans in Congress continue to be unsatisfied with their Speaker as Thomas Massie joins MTG in looking to now oust Speaker Johnson. In NY, Trump heads to trial in the hu…
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Flyover County will be back next week - SO while you wait, enjoy Scott’s appearance on the Julie Mason Show on Sirius XM. His conversation with guest host Elliot Williams was on April 9 and the two talk through Trump & abortion, new swing state polling and the Israel/Hamas war!Di Bluegrass Media Lab
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A BIG week for Flyover Country with lots of news and our very own Scott Jennings going viral. The war between Israel and Hamas continues to heat up, pushing the limits of Biden's commitments to one of key allies. One person who's commitment is not wavering however is Senator John Fetterman who continues to show strong support for Israel. In Preside…
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A big week of headlines in the world of politics AND sports. In Presidential politics, RFK Jr announced his running mate this week. -but maybe more importantly, continues to eat away at Joe Biden in recent polling. Despite closing the gap in some key states, Biden is still far far underwater on most key issues and with many voting blocs. Meanwhile,…
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Welcome back to Flyover Country! On today's episode: a special guest, Harold Kim of the US Chamber, joins us in the second half to tell us about his incredibly important work to educate, defend and inspire others to embrace the US free enterprise system. A son of immigrants, Kim is a longtime advocate for the capitalist system that has led to unmat…
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From the Newsworthy Podcast: With Super Tuesday behind us, it looks like we’re in for a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump this November. We have data-based analysis from both sides of the aisle: Republican commentator and CNN contributor Scott Jennings, and Democratic strategist and Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov.…
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Scott is back on Hacks on Tap! This week Scott was welcomed back onto our friend David Alexrod's Hacks on Tap podcast to breakdown the Super Tuesday results. With Trump's nomination all but secured, how can he recruit more voters this time to avoid a repeat of 2020? The team breaks down some of the latest polling as well, and discuss how Trump migh…
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The not-so-highly-anticipated rematch between Biden and Trump got much closer on Tuesday night as they both dominated most states voting in the Super Tuesday primaries. On today's podcast the Flyover Country crew digs into Tuesday night's outcomes - and discuss which candidate is best setting themselves up for success. Can Trump pull more Biden vot…
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The political world was rocked Wednesday afternoon as longtime Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced he would be leaving his leadership position at the end of the year - ending a record breaking tenure for the Senator. A rock of the Senate for many decades, the stepping down of McConnell will create a massive power vacuum, as the GOP s…
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The CNN Flyover crew takes over the pod this week! The wonderful and talented Ashley Allison, a fellow Flyover Country native and CNN contributor joined us this week to break down all things Biden, Trump, 2024 and much much more. From Biden's strengths to his weaknesses and what he and the campaign must do to win, Ashley dives deep with us on her e…
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On reelection night in 2022, Ron DeSantis looked primed to be the next GOP nominee for President. A resounding victory along with tough losses by Trump backed candidates seem to set him up to finally take down Trump. However, after waiting many months, and watching Trump regain his strength, the DeSantis campaign eventually fell flat. David Polyans…
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Plenty going on in DC this week! Despite progress and bi-partisan support, a bill to deal with the Southern border, Ukraine and more fell apart this week as it appears pressure from Donald Trump was simply too much. Biden blames the "MAGA Republicans" for issues at the border, despite his administration's own failings and their claims that it is se…
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With a lull in the primary season, all eyes have turned now to Congress and their hopes to pass some kind of bill to alleviate the country's border crisis. The politics of the situation have almost become bigger than the issue itself, as Biden weighs the re-election impact and Trump looks to stall any potential win for Biden. And the crises don't s…
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Nikki Haley may be claiming victory again, but after another true win for Donald Trump in New Hampshire, the GOP primary appears all but over. With millions spent in ads, Haley was still only able to post a 2nd place finish (of 2), receiving most of her support from Democrats and Independents. Trump however, dominated GOP voters, another sign of hi…
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Welcome to the party of Trump. Despite big spending from Haley and DeSantis, Donald Trump cruised to an easy victory on Monday in the Iowa Caucuses, garnering more than 50% of the vote, and winning all but one county. Of course, Haley and DeSantis have both claimed victory in their own way, but the GOP appears set on nominating Trump to take on Bid…
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Coming to us live from Des Moines, Scott breaks down last night's debate between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley just days ahead of the Iowa Caucuses. With Trump firmly in the lead, can either of the two find their footing in Iowa or New Hampshire in the next few weeks? What might a win look like next week? On this week's Flyover Country Scott, Joe an…
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Welcome to the Iowa Caucus week! After months and months of speculation, votes will soon finally be cast in the GOP primary for President, and to help break it all down our own Scott Jennings joined Josh Kraushaar on the 'Inside the Newsroom' podcast this week. Thanks to our friend Josh and the folks at Jewish Insider for doing a little cross-promo…
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How about some more content! The GOP Primary season is in full swing and with debates, townhalls and much more ramping up, our very own Scott Jennings hit the CNN set this week to preview and reflect on the 2 latest townhalls from DeSantis and Haley. With votes set to be cast very soon in Iowa and New Hampshire, candidates are making some crucial p…
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Welcome to 2024! We hope your new year has started better than Claudine Gay's - as the recently embattled Harvard President announced her resignation this week. Following a disappointing month, which included refusing to condemn antisemitism and about 50 cases of plagiarism, Gay joined Penn's Liz Magill in resignation. The most disappointing part h…
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Welcome to the final Flyover Country episode of 2023 - and what an episode! With big news coming out just before we recorded, the crew dives into the news that the Colorado Supreme Court has disqualified Donald Trump from their ballots. But, might this actually help his campaign? Meanwhile, Biden is in a free fall, dropping to record lows in nearly…
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This week on CNN, two of the top candidates for the GOP nomination held townhalls in Iowa to make their pitch as the Iowa Caucus draws near. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took center stage on Tuesday night, with Vivek following on Wednesday night. Our own Scott Jennings was lucky enough to be on with CNN both nights following the townhalls so today…
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Poll after poll after poll seems to show that Democrats are in a tough position ahead of 2024. Biden is historically unpopular. Young people, old people, urban and rural can all find a policy position he has that they don't like. On the handling of major issues, Biden finds himself down. And yet, Democrats continue to perform well in elections. Wit…
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Gone are the days of the Mitt Romney or George Bush Republican Party. A party that once dominated the suburbs now dominates the rural areas. Donald Trump has remade much of the party's base into a multiracial, populist coalition. On today's Flyover Country, Patrick Ruffini, author of the new book "Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populis…
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On Wednesday, Senator Chuck Schumer spoke strongly and directly to the country, and many of his colleagues, amid a sharp rise in antisemitism. Warning those on the left to not abet in the harassment and attacks against Jewish people, Senator Schumer asked allies to condemn the antisemitism and make a clear vow of support for Israel in their war. Wh…
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Throwback episode! 2 years ago, when the Flyover Country podcast was just beginning, our crew sat down and drafted the best things about Thanksgiving. Turkey or Ham? Mashed potatoes or stuffing? They are some of the greatest debates around the holiday season. On this special episode we debate it all, along with some reminiscing on great holiday tra…
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Tensions are HIGH on Capitol Hill. We got elbows in the back, Senators challenging people to fights and a House member on the verge of being expelled. Welcome to Congress! Along with all that, big news this week as Joe Manchin announces he won't seek another term - priming Republicans to get some control back in the Senate. While all this happens, …
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On Tuesday night, the KY GOP saw plenty of election victories - but perhaps the one they wanted most - still got away. The strength of Andy Beshear's incumbency paired with big fundraising numbers, proved to be simply too much for Daniel Cameron to overcome. On this week's Flyover Country the crew breaks down Kentucky's election results, takes a lo…
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He's been called the most qualified person to run for Attorney General in Kentucky's history, and there's plenty of reasons for it. Russell Coleman, the GOP nominee's for AG, has served his country as a US Attorney, FBI agent, prosecutor and much more. Now, with early voting underway in Kentucky, Coleman hopes to head to the AG's office to take on …
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As you are listening to this, voting is now open in the 2023 Kentucky election! With early voting now available from Thursday to Saturday, Kentucky voters will head to the polls to pick our next Governor and all 5 constitutional offices. So with just a few days left, the Flyover Country crew breaks down the campaigns one last time. The TV ads are u…
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Up and at 'em early for what could be a historic day in DC! With the GOP set to vote on another (!) candidate for House Speaker, Scott Jennings got up early to chat with CNN's Kasie Hunt about Rep. Mike Johnson - the new option for the GOP Speaker. With less name recognition than previous candidates, Mike Johnson could prove to be exactly what the …
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With the continued chaos in Washington DC as House Republicans scramble to find their next House Speaker, Scott joined the 'Hacks on Tap' podcast again to chat about the situation and discuss where the GOP goes from here. Can anyone get to 217 votes? Is there even anyone left who even wants the job? Might Democrats have a little buyer's remorse for…
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The House is in disarray. More than two weeks after the 'hateful eight' led a revolt to oust Speaker McCarthy, House Republicans have yet to elect a new Speaker. First Scalise fails, now Jim Jordan continues to fall on his face. An attempt to promote the Speaker Pro Temp failed too. All of it is messy. Of course this all comes at a time when the US…
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Allison Ball has broken plenty of glass ceilings as the State's Treasurer over the last four years. From her historic vote getting, to starting a family and her long list of policy accomplishments, Allison Ball now looks to take her talents to the Auditor's office. A steward of the taxpayers's dollars, Ball hopes to transition into the Auditor's of…
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On Saturday morning the world awoke to harrowing images from Israel as the terrorist group Hamas began attacks on civilians, killing hundreds in a matter of days. While the US response has been mostly up to par, many on the left has shown their antisemitism loud and clear, backing the deadly and brutal ways of Hamas. On this week's Flyover Country …
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Let's face it - Congress is a little bit of a mess right now. After going to the brink of a government shutdown, just days later Matt Gaetz led a rebellion against Speaker McCarthy leaving the House of Representatives Speaker-less, void of the ability to govern. 8 Republicans joined every Democrat to remove McCarthy, and things are in disarray. Eve…
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On Wednesday night in California, 7 Republican candidates took the debate stage in what became an unwatchable 2 hours full of bickering and interrupting. Aside from a couple good zingers from Nikki Haley - few real ideas were debated, but plenty of folks spoke over each other. On this week's Flyover Country, Scott and the team breakdown the debate,…
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With less than 50 days until election day, Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Governor Andy Beshear faced off in the same venue for the first time since Fancy Farm as they both took part in the state chamber's forum on Wednesday night. With a focus on economic development, Cameron and Beshear offered two differing paths forward for Kentucky, talki…
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Well, well, well, if it isn't the consequences of Hunter Biden's actions. After skirting the law for years now, it seems Hunter Biden will finally face the music for his crimes. Now the question becomes, 'To what degree was Joe Biden involved?' With all this smoke, the House GOP are now formally investigating President Biden with some intent to imp…
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The Flyover Country crew is back in Kentucky and has plenty to talk to about this week. Scott starts with an update on Senator McConnell following another public health scare - while the Senator assures people he is finishing his term. With Congress back in session there is plenty happening in DC, along with Biden struggling to figure out if he nee…
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Special release week! Our own Scott Jennings joined David Axelrod and Mike Murphy on their podcast 'Hacks on Tap' this week - and we bringing you that interview now! They talk everything from Trump indictment and poll numbers, to impacts of the GOP debate a week later and of course talk who can beat Biden. Thanks to the Hacks on Tap crew for brinin…
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On Wednesday night, 8 GOP Presidential candidates took the stage for the first primary debate of the 2024 election. With some flair ups, a couple good takedowns and plenty of viral moments, the first GOP debate had a little bit of everything. On this week's Flyover Country, Scott and the crew recap and react to some of the biggest moments of the ni…
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Daniel Cameron wrapped up a big day on Tuesday after unveiling a comprehensive education plan, grabbing the endorsement from the State FOP and saw more ads launch backing his messages. On top of all that, Beshear got caught in another lie regarding transgender surgeries in Kentucky. In Louisville, the local school system gets off to a rough start w…
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Wow! Have you caught your breath yet! The Flyover Country crew headed down to the Fancy Farm picnic this weekend to bring you a LIVE reaction podcast following the speeches. Hear our team's instant analysis of the performances - along with special guest appearances including Daniel Cameron, Russell Coleman, Jonathan Shell, Mike Adams and Mark Metca…
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The best political tradition in Kentucky (and maybe America?) is back this weekend! The St. Jerome Fancy Farm picnic is set to draw big names and big crowds this weekend for what is sure to be a raucous and memorable day. Joining us on today's show is the Fancy Farm Political Chairman Steven Elder to talk about this Saturday's events and prep Kentu…
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Just another average week in the Trump and Biden worlds! Two families who just cannot seem to stay away from legal trouble. This week, Trump faces new charges, while Hunter Biden's deal falls apart. All while the evidence connecting Joe Biden to unsavory business deals piles up. Here in Kentucky, Andy Beshear gets caught in another lie, and skips t…
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It has been a couple months since Daniel Cameron won the GOP primary for Governor here in Kentucky and he had one last decision to make - a running mate. On Wednesday morning the rumors ended as Cameron announced stalwart conservative State Senator Robby Mills as his Lt. Gov pick. The two will now hit the road together and share their message as No…
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Our podcast is no fan of political cartoonist Joel Pett, but it seems this week he crossed a major line. Appearing at a comedy club, an anonymous source let our show know Pett decided to attack GOP Gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron with racist jokes. No stranger to racism, Pett was also fired on the same day - with his newspaper currently remain…
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You would think the Kentucky Democrat Party would have nominated someone for Attorney General who has actually practiced law in Kentucky. Well, you would be wrong. This week we learned Pamela Stevenson, Demcrat nominee for AG, is not a licensed lawyer in Kentucky - meaning she has tried ZERO cases! And while that wild news hit Kentucky, the SCOTUS …
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Surprise - President Biden has some new phrases, and some new math, that he has made up! Welcome to Bidenomics! The numbers are made up, nothing is real and it all makes Joe Biden look good? YUP. This week the President began to embrace the once insult, trying his best to convince Americans the economy is actually performing well. Polling however s…
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