Three Martini Lunch:
Three Martini Lunch is a funny, edgy and fast-paced podcast of the day’s major political stories, hosted by Radio America’s Greg Corombos and Jim Geraghty of National Review. During this daily snapshot each day of the news, listeners are treated to a Good, Bad and Crazy Martini, giving fans a lunch time treat without the late afternoon hangover.
Tune in for what some call “the best 20 minutes of the day.”
Kamala Confirms No Gaps with Biden, Finally Facing Tough Questions, GOP Senate Momentum
Join Jim and Greg as they serve up three good martinis. Today, they discuss Kamala Harris confirming she and Joe Biden had no major policy differences, Harris getting some tough questions frfrom "60 Minutes", and Republicans gaining ground in three critical Midwest Senate races. Oh, and of course Jim has a couple of thoughts about the New York Jets firing their head coach.
First, they react to Kamala Harris telling the ladies on "The View" that "there's not a thing that comes to mind" when asked whether there was anything she would have done differently than President Biden. She also says she was a part of every major decision Biden made. Jim says this completely ties her to Biden's unpopular record and he is stunned she didn't come up with a single difference.
Next, they applaud Bill Whitaker of "60 Minutes" for asking Kamala Harris tough questions and good follow-up questions, especially on the Biden administration's handling of the border crisis. Jim and Greg also critique Harris’s word salad responses, as she tried to deflect blame onto Republicans while struggling to defend the administration’s failures on immigration.
Finally, Jim and Greg discuss the momentum shift in three key Senate races. With only four weeks left in the campaign, Republicans are gaining ground in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Michigan. Wisconsin is now considered a toss-up, Ohio polling shows a dead heat, and Michigan is within the margin of error, signaling that the GOP could make critical gains in these battleground states.
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First, they react to Kamala Harris telling the ladies on "The View" that "there's not a thing that comes to mind" when asked whether there was anything she would have done differently than President Biden. She also says she was a part of every major decision Biden made. Jim says this completely ties her to Biden's unpopular record and he is stunned she didn't come up with a single difference.
Next, they applaud Bill Whitaker of "60 Minutes" for asking Kamala Harris tough questions and good follow-up questions, especially on the Biden administration's handling of the border crisis. Jim and Greg also critique Harris’s word salad responses, as she tried to deflect blame onto Republicans while struggling to defend the administration’s failures on immigration.
Finally, Jim and Greg discuss the momentum shift in three key Senate races. With only four weeks left in the campaign, Republicans are gaining ground in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Michigan. Wisconsin is now considered a toss-up, Ohio polling shows a dead heat, and Michigan is within the margin of error, signaling that the GOP could make critical gains in these battleground states.
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One Year Since the Hamas Atrocities, Viktor Bout’s Return to Arms, Kamala Flops Off Script
Greg is back! Join Jim and Greg as they discuss the horrors of the Hamas savagery against Israel one year ago today, notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout back in the business of giving weapons to bad guys, and Kamala Harris proving she is helpless without her teleprompter.
First, they reflect on the horrific Hamas attacks on Israel, marking one year since the brutal invasion that led to mass killings, rapes, and kidnappings. Jim discusses the rise of anti-Semitism on American college campuses and the hypocrisy of anti-Israel protests.
Next, Jim and Greg dive into the return of infamous arms dealer Viktor Bout, who is now reportedly back in the weapons trade after being swapped for American basketball player Brittney Griner less than two years ago. Bout is now allegedly working with Iran-backed Houthi rebels, something Jim argues was an inevitable consequence of the Biden administration's prisoner exchange deal.
Finally, they lighten the mood by discussing Kamala Harris’s embarrassing teleprompter failure, and how her ad libbed remarks reveal just how lost she can be without a script—even after delivering the same speech for months.
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First, they reflect on the horrific Hamas attacks on Israel, marking one year since the brutal invasion that led to mass killings, rapes, and kidnappings. Jim discusses the rise of anti-Semitism on American college campuses and the hypocrisy of anti-Israel protests.
Next, Jim and Greg dive into the return of infamous arms dealer Viktor Bout, who is now reportedly back in the weapons trade after being swapped for American basketball player Brittney Griner less than two years ago. Bout is now allegedly working with Iran-backed Houthi rebels, something Jim argues was an inevitable consequence of the Biden administration's prisoner exchange deal.
Finally, they lighten the mood by discussing Kamala Harris’s embarrassing teleprompter failure, and how her ad libbed remarks reveal just how lost she can be without a script—even after delivering the same speech for months.
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Corruption in Minnesota; Dockworker Strike; Wisconsin Senate Race
Greg is still out, so guest host Craig Collins gets to enjoy a rare day of three good martinis with Jim.
First, CNN delivers a big, detailed, and damning report about scandals in the Minnesota state government under Tim Walz – who knew we could get hard-hitting mainstream media coverage of someone on the Democratic ticket about a month before the election?
Meanwhile, the dockworker strike gets suspended for 90 days – the striking workers will have to make due with "merely” a 62 percent raise over six years, but America dodges an economic bullet.
Finally, Axios reports that Democrats are genuinely worried about the Wisconsin Senate race… and Democratic senator Jon Tester hasn't led a poll out in Montana since mid-August.
First, CNN delivers a big, detailed, and damning report about scandals in the Minnesota state government under Tim Walz – who knew we could get hard-hitting mainstream media coverage of someone on the Democratic ticket about a month before the election?
Meanwhile, the dockworker strike gets suspended for 90 days – the striking workers will have to make due with "merely” a 62 percent raise over six years, but America dodges an economic bullet.
Finally, Axios reports that Democrats are genuinely worried about the Wisconsin Senate race… and Democratic senator Jon Tester hasn't led a poll out in Montana since mid-August.
The Middle East; Dock Worker Strike; RFK Jr.
Join Jim and new guest host Craig Collins as they chew over the best news in the Middle East in ages, the realization that “Hezbollah and Hamas are paralyzed temporarily and Iran is exposed and unable to defend itself.”
Meanwhile, the dockworker strike continues, and the leader of the union continues to sound like a character from HBO’s “The Penguin,” pledging to cripple the American economy.
Finally, in the crazy martini, Jim and Craig contemplate the odd report that the Trump campaign might distance themselves from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. because of his additional womanizing, and ask the country’s women a difficult question: Ladies... why are so many of you swooning over RFK Jr?
Meanwhile, the dockworker strike continues, and the leader of the union continues to sound like a character from HBO’s “The Penguin,” pledging to cripple the American economy.
Finally, in the crazy martini, Jim and Craig contemplate the odd report that the Trump campaign might distance themselves from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. because of his additional womanizing, and ask the country’s women a difficult question: Ladies... why are so many of you swooning over RFK Jr?
The VP Debate: Vance Shines, Walz Is Overmatched, Partisan CBS Moderators
Join Jim and Greg as they break down Tuesday’s vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. They explain why Vance dominated, why Walz failed to rise to the occasion, and how the CBS moderators stood out for all the wrong reasons.
First, they highlight Vance’s stellar performance, delivering strong, organized answers while keeping his criticism focused on Kamala Harris rather than Walz. His persuasive responses on the economy, immigration, and the Middle East were particularly effective, though there were a few moments where his answers could have been stronger.
Next, they critique Walz from his shaky start to his painful dodge on his lie about whether he was in China during the Tiananmen Square massacre in June 1989. He seemed to talk more about his record in Minnesota than defending Kamala's performance as vice president. And they note his inadvertent stumble suggesting he was friends with school shooters. It was a slip of the tongue - but Republicans never get the benefit of the doubt when they flub a line.
Finally, they express frustration with CBS moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan. Both displayed bias, making comments critical of GOP positions and contradicting their promise not to fact-check. Brennan especially fumbled when she tried to cut off Vance as he corrected her on immigration facts.
First, they highlight Vance’s stellar performance, delivering strong, organized answers while keeping his criticism focused on Kamala Harris rather than Walz. His persuasive responses on the economy, immigration, and the Middle East were particularly effective, though there were a few moments where his answers could have been stronger.
Next, they critique Walz from his shaky start to his painful dodge on his lie about whether he was in China during the Tiananmen Square massacre in June 1989. He seemed to talk more about his record in Minnesota than defending Kamala's performance as vice president. And they note his inadvertent stumble suggesting he was friends with school shooters. It was a slip of the tongue - but Republicans never get the benefit of the doubt when they flub a line.
Finally, they express frustration with CBS moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan. Both displayed bias, making comments critical of GOP positions and contradicting their promise not to fact-check. Brennan especially fumbled when she tried to cut off Vance as he corrected her on immigration facts.
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