Culture, Faith and Politics with Pat Kahnke

Is a blue wave building just in time for the 2026 midterms? Pat Kahnke and Adam Swenson break down the latest generic ballot polls and Trump approval ratings pointing to Democratic momentum in the House and Senate races, plus the real threats to election integrity in 2026. Then: why your vote matters for AI oversight, as an example.

Why did the Federal Reserve raise interest rates? Pat Kahnke breaks down how Donald Trump's tariffs, Iran war, and mass deportation policies fueled inflation, higher prices, and rising interest rates in the US economy. In this episode I cover the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike since 2023 and Donald Trump's reaction.

Donald Trump Jr's wedding party was funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev. Should we be concerned about one of Putin's most trusted allies being this close to the White House? Plus, Bo French goes full racist, but not all Republicans are speaking out against him, Kash Patel goes before the Senate, and Rep. Thomas Massie wants to impeach Pete Hegseth. Pat Kahnke discusses all this and more on Culture, Faith, and Politics live!

Former conservative Adrienne Larkin teaches me how Gloria Steinem changed her life, from 1950s limits for women to second wave feminism, women's rights history, feminist movement history and the fight for gender equality. Then we connect it to 2026: Trump as a Trojan horse against women, Christian nationalism and the patriarchal backlash, Pete Hegseth and threats to women voting, and why Adrienne says don't get caught in stupid disputes. If you lived through second wave feminism or want to understand it honestly, this conversation is for you.

In this clip from last week's Tuesday Night Live, Pat and Ken Napzok discuss the two Christianities being represented by today's politicians and political candidates. Who is looking to expand the definition of "neighbor" and who is out to protect their group from "the other"? Is the role of government to restrain evil, or to look out for the common good?