The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

The increasing presence of artificial intelligence begs the question: where will it go from here? Join The Spectacle Podcast host Scott McKay and podcast producers Grace Keller and Lyrah Margo as they discuss how they have utilized artificial intelligence in their professional careers and everyday lives. Scott, Grace, and Lyrah also discuss various AI platforms like Grok and ChatGPT and examine the future implications in the workforce. Tune in to hear their fun discussion!

In keeping with his promise, President Trump declassified [https://www.whitehouse.gov/jfk-files/] the files of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Robert Tanenbaum, author of That Day in Dallas: Lee Harvey Oswald Did NOT Kill JFK [https://www.amazon.com/That-Day-Dallas-Harvey-Oswald/dp/1510783652/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email], joins The Spectacle Podcast host Scott McKay to discuss the assassination of JFK. Robert, who was deputy chief counsel of the congressional investigation of the JFK assassination in 1976, offers new insight into the case. Robert walks through the various conclusions provided to the public by the government and the Warren Commission, and debunks government lies such as the one-bullet theory. Tune in and discover the truth behind one of the government’s greatest cover-ups.

The Spectacle Podcast host Scott McKay is joined by special guest Robert Malone, the author of PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order [https://www.amazon.com/PsyWar-Enforcing-New-World-Order/dp/B0DJMNVBVW/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y3HS-tAT504E2207VT2lMKyS3Tgbq0bm_MtBuQtdJMXuwTlZSqALwoGj4_m9khl1kd9KBvPlPtLnesrDzpoNfQIFF_rnnG5eaV9jrfnnjkE8GTwWMyR3Jw9a7QC38f7HG19txuzxFdeEi-QPPuK-N_czDjd5y2TcDig9CVcgGCeDXHqHJYX9MAsLimxElkg4J8feEmlAhLdGrxnmDnbdXS7H6MB7qP85OAg1VBKfA6k.hP6xew_FIP2OrP68ZwTbMLJYA7oiHgeB9zT4YBR27N0&dib_tag=se&hvadid=693437565256&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9051684&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=7399964706471438475--&hvqmt=b&hvrand=7399964706471438475&hvtargid=kwd-364257282127&hydadcr=22532_13493262&keywords=malone+robert&mcid=072062bc41e43f5e8703eb19d87c86b0&qid=1746561842&sr=8-1], as Robert dives into how new technologies combined with government propaganda and control are manipulating public opinion. Robert explains how he was impacted by his personal experience of being censored by social media and big-name corporations. Robert and Scott also discuss the media’s fear-mongering tactics behind COVID-19 and measles. Tune in to hear their discussion!

Cross necklaces are an accessory of significance often donned by Christians, but a New York Times article [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/style/cross-necklaces-christian-faith.html] attempted to frame the symbol as a political signal mainly attached to right-winged conservatives.Join Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo on this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast as they discuss the Christian symbolism behind the cross and the usage of the symbol in popular culture and fashion. Ellie and Lyrah also criticize celebrities like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter for wearing the cross while disrespecting the values of Christianity. Tune in to hear their discussion!

This weekend, Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy was enraged [https://www.thejc.com/news/usa/dave-portnoy-promises-consequences-after-fuck-thejews-sign-in-philadelphia-nightclub-ylml0tn4] over an “F**k the Jews” sign that went viral after it was held up at his Barstool bar in Philadelphia. Portnoy promptly addressed the situation by firing the waitresses who were responsible and sending others who share culpability to Auschwitz for an educational trip.The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo analyze the story and discuss the growing presence of antisemitism in America. Ellie and Lyrah also react to Portnoy’s swift response and discuss the timeless lesson of how actions have consequences. Tune in to hear their discussion