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Melissa Mackenzie

Melissa Mackenzie is Publisher of The American Spectator. Melissa commentates for the BBC and has appeared on Fox. Her work has been featured at The Guardian, PJ Media, and was a front page contributor to RedState.Melissa commutes from Houston, Texas to Alexandria, VA. She lives in Houston with her two sons, one daughter, and two diva rescue cats.You can follow Ms. Mackenzie on Twitter: @MelissaTweets.
by and | Sep 5, 2024

Gangs like Tren de Aragua are appearing in suburban areas like Aurora, Colorado. (READ MORE: Harris–Walz Campaign Hires Activist to Woo Religious Voters) In today’s episode of The Spectacle podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss illegal immigration and…

by and | Sep 4, 2024

In an interview with Lex Fridman, former President Donald Trump promised that he would release government secrets concerning UFOs and the assassination of RFK. (Watch the last episode: The Spectacle Ep. 141: RFK Jr. Joins Team Trump) In today’s episode…

by and and | Aug 9, 2024

What does conservatism look like? A small number of conservatives are critiquing the role nationalism is playing in the conservative worldview, and it’s fueling a growing debate. In today’s episode of The Spectacle podcast, guest Nate Hochman joins hosts Melissa…

by and and | Aug 8, 2024

Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate. In today’s episode of The Spectacle podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss with guest Nate Hochman the decision and what it means for the election….

by and | Aug 2, 2024

The HBO series Rome is a drama that depicts the transformation of the Roman Republic into a Roman Empire. The show offers a glimpse into an ancient history that holds key lessons for the present. In today’s episode of The…

by and | Aug 1, 2024

The Venezuelan electoral council announced that incumbent President Nicolas Maduro won against Edmundo Gonzalez, and Venezuelan citizens are calling it fraud. In today’s episode of The Spectacle podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the election results and analyze…

by and | Jul 31, 2024

National polls show Vice President Kamala Harris is running ahead of former President Donald Trump. In today’s episode of The Spectacle podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss their predictions for the upcoming election. Melissa believes that Harris can…

by and | Jul 15, 2024

The news cycle is dominated by one major story: The near-assassination of former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Penn., on Saturday. (READ Scott’s column here: Five Quick Things: A Most Expected Assassination Attempt) In today’s special episode of The Spectacle podcast,…

by and | Jul 5, 2024

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order last month that excludes pride flags from flying over federally operated buildings. In today’s episode of The Spectacle podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss Landry’s order and the precedent it…

by | Jul 3, 2024

The presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was the shock that was felt around the world. The reverberations are still causing tremors. This cataclysmic political event, the blank-stared stupor of a dementia patient broadcast to over 51 million…

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