Moon Griffon Podcast

The Senate Face‑Off: Louisiana Decides

Congresswoman Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming went head‑to‑head in a no‑holds‑barred debate covering everything from Trump, borders, spending, healthcare, DEI, carbon capture, and Louisiana’s future.

Moon with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss the recent government shutdown, its causes, and future legislative priorities. Johnson characterized the shutdown as the longest in U.S. history, blaming Democrats for prolonging it without achieving any substantive policy gains. He argued that their actions were politically motivated, driven by fears of challenges from far‑left activists within their party. According to Johnson, Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries sought to demonstrate opposition to Trump to protect their own political standing, even at the expense of ordinary Americans who suffered disruptions in pay, benefits, and services.Johnson emphasized that the resolution to reopen the government ultimately passed the same bill the House had approved weeks earlier, proving Democrats gained nothing from the standoff. He noted that the shutdown created backlash against Democratic leadership, with both Schumer and Jeffries now facing internal challenges. Johnson expressed frustration that real people endured hardship for what he described as a political stunt.Looking ahead, Johnson highlighted progress on appropriations, noting that three of the twelve required bills—covering military construction and veterans’ affairs, the legislative branch, and agriculture—were signed into law. He framed this as a significant achievement, contrasting it with the past two decades of omnibus spending bills crafted behind closed doors. Johnson pledged to push for completion of the remaining nine bills before the January 30 deadline, aiming to avoid another shutdown and ensure critical services like troop pay and SNAP benefits remain secure.

Moon Interview with Jeff Landry's Attorney

Moon Interview with Jeff Landry's Attorney

Moon and Governor Jeff Landry Go Back and Forth on Redistricting

Governor Jeff Landry joins the show to discuss the ongoing redistricting battle in Louisiana. Governor Landry explains that the state is at a pivotal moment, with the potential to influence national redistricting standards. He outlines two possible outcomes from the U.S. Supreme Court: a decision by year’s end or a delay until 2028. To prepare, Louisiana plans to move its election dates back by 30 days, allowing flexibility if the court rules in favor of a new map that could restore a 5-1 Republican majority. This move is intended to avoid triggering the Purcell Principle, which prevents courts from altering election rules too close to an election.Moon challenges Landry, arguing that the state never properly defended its original district map and instead conceded to drawing a new one. Landry counters, asserting that as Attorney General, he and his team fought the case through multiple courts, including the Supreme Court. He blames liberal judges for manipulating the legal process and insists that their strategy was necessary to bring the broader constitutional question before the Court.The conversation becomes heated, with Moon accusing Landry of political flip-flopping, while Landry defends his consistency and legal strategy. Despite their disagreements, Landry emphasizes that the current legal battle could lead to a more stable and fair redistricting process nationwide.

Senator John Kennedy

Senator John Kennedy