Capital G Podcast

With (at least) four cases pending in jurisdictions across the country, Donald Trump is working overtime to control the conversation...and raise money. In this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay reviews Trump’s most immediate legal issues and considers which will be lead to his first, of many, indictments. From Stormy Daniels hush money, to election interference, to stealing the nation’s top secrets, it looks like we might finally see justice served through one of these cases; just don’t count on it being in New York. To learn more about the Capital G Podcast visit the website here.

As we kick off the new year, so too, do we kick off a new Congress.  Well, at least we would begin the 118th Congress if the Republican House majority was able to select a Speaker. In this episode, host, Greer McVay walks you through the voting process for a House Speaker and some of the politics behind the resistance to California Rep. Kevin McCarthy. In Day 4 of voting, McCarthy has fallen short in the first 13 votes of the Representatives-elect. Let's see where the voting ends...and the governing begins.  To learn more visit the Capital G Podcast website.

In this episode, host Greer McVay recaps the 2022 Midterm election and looks ahead to the infighting over the House Speakership, Trump’s big November 15 announcement, Merrick Garland’s next moves and so much more. Learn more by visiting the Capital G Podcast website.

In a week filled with big news events, Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay touches on he resignation of New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo's resignation, the rise in cases of COVID-19 and the unraveling story of corruption in Trump world. Listen, Like and Share!

Capital G Podcast host Greer McVay dissects the biggest news stories of the day, including the first hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; the arrest of Trump ally, Tom Barrack; and the latest guidance for the coronavirus from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  Using audio clips from the hearing—including testimony from Daniel Hodges, Harry Dunn, and commentary by Matt Dowd (on Nicole Wallace's Deadline: White House on MSNBC) who references Eddie Glaude, Jr., and additional clips from CNN's Alisyn Camerota (and guests), plus Rochelle Walensky of the CDC—Greer links these important stories illustrating their connectivity.  Listen, like and share this episode that helps set the stage for what's to come in the months ahead. And don't forget to visit the Capital G Podcast for more information.

When Richard Branson's Virgin Space Ship Unity 22 launched into space on Sunday, July 11, it was more than a passion project for one of the world's billionaires. It was emblematic of where we find ourselves, in America and around the globe: engaged in a fight for progress against people who would prefer a return to the past. Capital G Podcast host Greer McVay, shares her enthusiasm for space travel and the miracles of technology and compares it to today's Republican Party, fighting with everything they've got to prevent progress. And in the process, The Former Guy is using his influence to save himself instead of using it to advance the nation or leave a positive mark on the world. Listen, like, comment and share today's episode, The Jetsons vs The Flintstones.  Read more at the Capital G Podcast website and join & follow the conversation on the Capital G Podcast Facebook and Twitter pages.

From House Bill 1 (For the People Act 2021) to CRT (Critical Race Theory), Capital G Podcast host Greer McVay gets you up to speed on some of today's hot political issues. Listen at once or break up this extended edition into bite size pieces so you know what's behind the stories driving the day. Check out episode details and features on the Capital G Podcast website.

As Wyoming Republican Representative Liz Cheney is stripped of her leadership position, Americans of all political stripes should pay close attention as democracy (with a small "d") slipped further from our grip. In this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay gives the play-by-play of Cheney's ouster and shares thoughts on why it is so important to the future of America. Learn more at the Capital G Podcast website.

In an effort to be inclusive, Representative Cori Bush (D-MO), set off a firestorm when she referred to people who give birth as "birthing people," rather than mothers. in true GOP fashion, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) mocked her choice of words on Mother's Day, by tweeting "Happy Birthing People's Day." Have an opinion about this debate? Listen in as the Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay shares her thoughts on the subject, then share your own thoughts. Happy Mothering Day to everyone who has ever given birth or who nurtures children. And Happy Mother's Day to all mothers.

With the two major political parties at odds, we are biding our time, get it "Biden Time," in hopes that President Biden's recent successes will take hold and change minds before the bottom falls out. Robert Mueller is back in the news, Rudy is pretending he doesn't know how a search warrant works, Trump is still pushing the Big Lie and Biden is boringly efficient at making government work. As everyone jockeys for position, Americans are caught in the cross-fire of a Republican Civil War and a Democratic Party that struggles mightily to succeed at hardcore politics. In Biden Time, Capital G Podcast host Greer McVay breaks down where we find ourselves and shares thoughts on why the GOP just can't quit Trump and what we need to do to move forward.

Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, shares her thoughts on the guilty, guilty, guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, and provides further commentary on other controversial cases, including one that recently took place in her own hometown. Listen to this episode and understand why police accountability and reimagining policing are the only ways forward.  Visit the Capital G Podcast website for more information about what went into this episode, as well as a link to the [very graphic] video of Officer Andrew Hall shooting of a man...and determine for yourself how much threat was posed. 

Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay returns from a brief hiatus to positive vaccine news, politicians behaving badly, week three of the Derek Chauvin murder trial (of George Floyd), along with multiple police-involved incidents receiving national attention (including Windsor, VA and Brooklyn Center, MN), and a nation once again approaching a boiling point.  Listen to The Good, the Bad, the Ugly and the Uglier, as Greer dissects and summarizes the events as they unfold. Learn more by visiting the Capital G Podcast website.

Washington DC is filled with patriots who devote their entire careers to improving the lives of millions from their home states and from around the entire country. But for a few self-serving politicians, the road to service is paved with bad intentions. In this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay highlights some of the amazing progress being made by the Biden-Harris Administration and she also takes a look at the first set of contenders for the Capital G Podcast "Politicians Behaving Badly" Award. Listen and share the Capital G Podcast and get regular political updates by joining the Capital G Podcast Facebook Group and following on Twitter.

As President Biden moves a step closer to providing real relief to people struggling through the coronavirus pandemic and the fallout it caused, others are attempting to rewrite history and spin a narrative that doesn't quite align with the facts. Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, discusses some of this week's big political stories. Listen, share and comment. 

While president Biden is busy working on behalf of the American people, Donald Trump is busy working on his own personal agenda and taking most of the Republican party along for the ride, triggering an all out civil war within the party. The Capital G Podcast host Greer McVay, walks you through the political events of the last week. Listen to the Capital G Podcast and visit the website for more information at CapitalGPodcast.com.

As the second impeachment trial of the former president of the United States gets underway, the Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, walks you through Day One and what to look for in the days ahead, in the lead up to a conviction or acquittal. Don't miss a minute of this historic event. Visit the Capital G Podcast website for more about the show and host, Greer McVay.

As President Biden moves forward with his agenda and filling his Cabinet with capable people (update: six now confirmed), the nation is still mired in the chaos and lies that were the hallmarks of the Trump Administration. The former president's second impeachment trial is set to begin in a just one week and his defense covers two main areas: Trump is no longer president so Congress is overstepping its authority and Trump was simply exercising his Constitutionally protected 1st Amendment Right to freedom of speech. This is made all the worse by the fact that Trump's attorneys misspelled "United States" in their filing. Incompetence 'til the bitter end.  Listen to the Capital G Podcast host Greer McVay provide an update on where Trump is as he defends the actions that led him to this point. And visit the Capital G Podcast website for more.

With mere minutes until the Inauguration of the nation's 46th President, Joseph Biden, and his Vice-President Kamala Harris, Capital G Podcast host Greer McVay, shares impromptu thoughts on the days and minutes leading up to the historic event.  Listen to this episode of the Capital G Podcast, the final one taped during the Trump presidency; and like, share and comment.

With five days remaining until the Inauguration of Joe Biden, the current president has been impeached for the second time, is losing supporters and surrogates, and finds himself with very few options. With hints to the media that martial law might be imminent, America (and the world) sit and wait to see Trump's next move. Listen to the new episode of the Capital G Podcast, as host Greer McVay walks you through what we are witnessing.

It seems everyone is attempting to shut everyone else down this week. Trump and his supporters tried to shut down a joint session of Congress. Congress is trying to shut down Trump. Social Media outlets are attempting to shut down the "Extreme" Right Wing, and the president too. And the Extreme Right Wing is trying to shut down everything and everyone they perceive have "taken their county" away from them, or at least the country  as they know it or perceive it to be. In this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay does a deep dive into the events that took place in our nation's capital leading up to and including on Wednesday, when an armed insurrection occured and Trump supporters, incited by the president himself, took siege of the US Capitol building. Pour a large pot of coffee and take your time to consider the many facets of the American Carnage that unfolded, as is we now understand it. Visit the CapitalGPodcast.com website for more information and resources.

With a look back and a look ahead, Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, anticipates a bumpy start to the new year. While Breaking News may not become a mainstay of the Biden Administration, President Trump is making certain there's plenty of it on his way out of the White House. Listen and reflect on the year we all survived and brace yourself for fireworks leading up to the Inauguration on January 20, 2021. https://capitalgpodcast.com/

While the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage out of control and the UK announced the discovery of a mutated variant of the virus, President Trump rages out of control about the election he lost seven weeks ago. With no interest in governing or addressing the concerns of Americans like the distribution of two new vaccines, plummeting economy, or cyber intrusion of US government agencies by Russia, Trump is busy enlisting the help of allies in overturning the results of the presidential election, which has been confirmed and certified by everyone who matters up to the US Supreme Court. But in the meantime, he continues to raise money off the fight to “Stop the Steal.” When will his supporters wake up and move on? Listen to the Capital G Podcast and visit the Capital G Podcast website for more information.

In less than six weeks, America will have new leadership and finally say goodbye to some of the most exhausting people, policies and performances the country has ever seen. From a president who refuses to concede an election he lost, to a virus that has claimed more lives that some of our most notable wars and disasters, the "carnage" has not let up since Inauguration Day in January 2017. Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay discusses the ramifications of the coronavirus vaccines coming onto the market [globally] and the state of the presidential transition.  Listen, comment, share and then subscribe.  Visit the Capital G Podcast website for more information about the show and also about some of the additional activities of the host.

As the number of possible moves President Trump can make to effectuate the outcome of the November 3, presidential election continue to dwindle, the few actions he can make are taking a more desperate turn. In his December 12, rally in Georgia, ostensibly to promote the Republican candidates in the January 5, Senate runoff election, Trump spent over an hour and a half railing against anyone and anything that aggrieves him. He and his supporters have crisscrossed the country arguing that fraud occurred depriving him of his victory, while refusing to make those same arguments in a court of law, where it matters.  Capital G Podcast host Greer McVay summarizes where we are in the election certification process and reviews some of the conspiracy theories that animate Trump supporters.  Listen, comment and share this episode and learn more by visiting the Capital G Podcast website. 

In Episode 14, Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, catches you up on the status of the presidential race and the transition to the new Biden administration. With a current president who refuses to concede, and a president-elect who is moving full steam ahead, it’s easy to be confused about what to expect on January 20, 2021 and during the 51 days between now and then. Greer helps clarify. Listen, like and share…and visit CapitalGPodcast.com for links to resources to help you stay up to date.

In this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay covers a variety of election related topics to help the audience understand why it has still not been "ascertained" that Joe Biden is the apparent winner of the election, due to the failure of the General Services Administrator, Emily Murphy. Greer outlines how confusion and chaos is the point and if people, on both sides of the aisle, are confused and frustrated this farce can continue. One major problem with this process is that without a smooth and peaceful transfer of power, tasks like distributing life-saving vaccines will be hampered. Listen and get up to date on the state of the election that should have ended three weeks ago. Visit the Capital G Podcast website and pass it forward.

As the nation inches toward a new presidential administration, only one person is setting up roadblocks to a peaceful transition of power. Nevertheless, President-Elect Joe Biden forges on, while more attention is shifted to Georgia. Support for the incumbent can be seen in the form of public demonstrations and a lack of acknowledgement for the victor by current legislators.  Listen to the latest episode of the Capital G Podcast, as host Greer McVay helps unravel the mess on our hands. Visit the Capital G Podcast website to learn more about the stories Greer is following. 

Greer McVay, host of the Capital G Podcast, reviews several scenarios that might shed light on what lies ahead in the "ascertainment" of who will be sworn in as president on January 20, 2021. Listen to the latest episode (#11) and get caught up on where we are and what comes next. Visit the Capital G Podcast website.

In this episode of the Capital G Podcast, host Greer McVay, explains the delay and drama surrounding the counting of the ballots for president. Even when the counting is complete, there is still no assurance for a smooth or peaceful transition of power. Learn more: Capital G Podcast

With one day remaining before we wrap up the voting phase of the 2020 election cycle, the presidential campaigns are in full swing doing what they do best...or worst. Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, walks through an overview of where we stand and forecasts the next few days as we begin to anticipate election results. Visit the Capital G Podcast website for more information.

With the three presidential debates in the rear-view mirror, Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, summarizes the October 22, debate between incumbent Donald Trump and former vice-president Joe Biden. This episode marks 10 days until election day and outlines two very different visions for the future of America.  Visit the Capital G Podcast website at CapitalGPodcast.com for links to the content Greer relied upon to create this episode. Corrections:  The full Senate (not the House of Representatives), is expected to vote on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett on Monday, October 26, 2020. Cory Booker co-authored prison reform legislation with bi-partisan support. Chris Coons (DE) is a Democrat, not a Republican. Joe Biden's Town Hall (not Mike Pence's) got higher ratings than those of president Trump.

Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, outlines what may be lurking behind the selection of Amy Coney Barrett as a new Supreme Court Justice. The “Big Kahuna,” as Greer describes it, is not just about Republican Power, it’s really more about the power concentrated into the hands of fewer than 1% of America’s wealthiest families. Based on the powerful SCOTUS Hearing testimony of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Greer walks you through the complex maze of dark money in our political system. Listen to this episode of the Capital G Podcast, and at the end you’ll be treated to an announcement about a special guest who will be joining Greer on the next “Post-3rdPresidential Debate” episode on Friday. Visit the Capital G Podcast website for all the latest Capital G news! Watch the brilliant Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D, RI) SCOTUS explanation of dark money. Today's Big Number: 27,732,584  Number of people who have voted so far according to the US Elections Project  • Twitter: @ElectProject  

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In political campaigns, surprises are no surprise at all. As a matter of fact, surprises are expected, and even required. The first of the 2020 presidential campaign October Surprises from the Republican candidate, the report on the so-called "Obamagate" conspiracy, appears to have fizzled out, leaving the president in a public rage over his Attorney General Bill Barr. On the other side, what started out as a big win for the GOP, an open seat on the Supreme Court, is starting to show signs of tension, and might turn into an unexpected surprise in favor of the Democratic Party. And we are barely 2-weeks into October. Host Greer McVay, introduces the controversies in this episode of the Capital G Podcast and encourages you to follow along. Over the next few days, take some time to review the SCOTUS Hearing presentation by Sheldon Whitehouse and read the Washington Post story, A Conservative Activist's Behind-the-Scenes Campaign to Remake the Nation's Courts. We'll return to these stories in the follow up episode.  Read the content Greer relies on to make the Capital G Podcast and the Capital G BLOG at CapitalGPodcast.com.

With the 2020 election barely three weeks away, the president's campaign team still does not appear to have settled on a single strategy to increase his standing in the polls. As a series of unfavorable news stories have emerged in recent days, including several about his financial and tax woes, and as his personal health challenges persist, President Trump's history of advancing his own version of reality has moved from his business dealings into the political spotlight. As those stories merge with wide-ranging conspiracies, the distraction from his key messages may prove too much to overcome. What happens next is the subject of this episode of the Capital G Podcast.  Listen and share the Capital G Podcast, wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts, including Spotify and now, Apple Podcasts.

With so much on the line, the Vice-presidential debate between current VP, Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris, delivered high drama, political machinations, well-timed jabs and even a cameo by a show-stealing fly. What the debate did not deliver was anything likely to change the minds of voters. In this episode of the Capital G Podcast, your host, Greer McVay, offers commentary on the debate, but also starts to peel back the layers of the onion to reveal the real election strategy of the Trump/Pence ticket. Greer dives into some of the schemes that might help to sway the election in Trump’s favor, if voters don't take steps to demand their votes be counted. After listening to the Capital G Podcast, please like, comment, share and join the  Capital G Podcast Group on Facebook. Visit the Capital G Podcast website at  CapitalGPodcast.com for information and links related to the Capital G Podcast, and read more of Greer’s work on the  Capital G Blog on the Substack platform.

When the president was diagnosed with COVID-19, and later airlifted to Walter Reed Medical Center, thousands if not millions of American began openly debating whether or not the diagnosis was real or a hoax. The president’s Sunday evening departure from the hospital to drive around and wave to supporters from a motorcade, exposing all involved, reinforced the notion that his medical team might be being less than fully transparent. Listen to the latest episode of the Capital G Podcast to understand why the controversy exists, as we move into the final month of the campaign. After listening to the Capital G Podcast, please like, comment, share and join the  Capital G Podcast Group on Facebook. Visit the Capital G Podcast website at  CapitalGPodcast.com for information and links related to the Capital G Podcast, and read more of Greer’s work on the  Capital G Blog on the Substack platform.

The first presidential debate was widely criticized as frustrating, confusing and a circus; but what was not said in the 90-minute interaction between President Donald Trump and the former Vice-President, Joe Biden, is just as important as what was said, and infinitely more illuminating. Greer will help you decipher the debate (whether you watched it or not) and share some thoughts on why it went off the rails, most assuredly to distract from the scathing New York Times article about Trump’s taxes that was released this past Sunday. You’ll learn more about the tax mess that Trump has created for himself, as well as his desperation to stay in office in an effort to avoid paying the piper, who’s surely on his way to collect. After listening to the Capital G Podcast, please like, comment, share and join the Capital G Podcast Group on Facebook. Visit the Capital G Podcast website at CapitalGPodcast.com for information and links related to the Capital G Podcast, and read more of Greer’s work on the Capital G Blog on the Substack platform. Resources: New York Times Long Concealed Tax Records Show Trump’s Chronic Losses and Years of Tax Avoidance  By Russ Buettner, Susanne Craig and Mike McIntire The Atlantic The Election that Could Break America By Barton Gellman

In today’s premier episode, the Capital G Podcast host, Greer McVay, introduces you to her new show and outlines what you can expect in this weekly program. With a focus on national politics, Greer helps you dissect and digest the news that comes out of our nation’s Capital, hence the title Capital G. This week Greer focuses on the November 3rd election, the growing number of Coronavirus cases, the economy and the environment, and explains how your vote can have an impact on all of it. In addition to listening to the Capital G Podcast, you can also follow the conversation through the Capital G Blog. Don’t forget to like, comment and share with your network of friends, family, neighbors…and even your enemies. If you want your questions answered on an upcoming episode or it you would like to appear on the show, don’t hesitate to drop us a note at Greer@CapitalGPodcast.com or leave a voice message at www.anchor.fm/capitalgpodcast. Again, links to all show information can be found at CapitalGPodcast.com. That’s Politics with a Capital G!