Welcome to Flyover Country with Scott Jennings. If you‘ve followed my commentary on tv or newspapers, you know I‘m a conservative — but sometimes I like to zig when everyone else is going to zag. You‘re going to hear podcast versions of my columns. You‘re going to hear me talk at length about some of the stuff we do on TV. You‘re also going to hear me talk to guests and other panels to have insightful conversations about the news. Most of the time though, you‘re just going to hear me giving you the news and giving you my commentary. I‘ll always tell you the truth, and I‘ll always be happy to engage with our listeners. Enjoy Flyover Country with Scott Jennings
Episodes
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Earlier this week, President Biden announced a plan to forgive $10K in student loan debt from many of the country's borrowers. The irrational, immoral and potentially illegal plan has Republicans and Democrats scratching their heads. It does nothing to address costs, helps no future borrowers and has voters concerned it will worsen inflation. On today's podcast, the team talks through the potential political implications of Biden's plan and how it may impact the midterms. Can this give Democrats one final boost? Tune in to find out!
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
On Tuesday night, Liz Cheney - perhaps the most outspoke critic of Donald Trump from his own party - lost her primary election. But the lose turned out to not be the news of the night. Most expected her to lose and because of this her post-lose speech is what really made headlines. Will she run for President? What does her lose mean for the GOP? On today's Flyover Country podcast we discuss the latest from primary elections around the country, the CDC's latest debacle and our new rules for pumping gas. Listen now!
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
The FBI raided Mar-a-Lago and that might be good news for Donald Trump. In an event that may end up being a major part of the 2024 Presidential election, FBI agents searched Trump's home this week - leaving the America people with plenty of questions, and new political life for Donald Trump. Perhaps the search ends in indictment, but if not? Major implications for Biden and Trump. On today's podcast we talk through the significance of the FBI's search, the Democrats momentum (or lack there of) and much more! Listen now!
Saturday Aug 06, 2022
Saturday Aug 06, 2022
The Flyover Country team ventured out to West Kentucky this weekend to take in the historical Fancy Farm Picnic and recording LIVE from the event! As the speeches wrapped up we reacted to the best, and worst, of what the Fancy Farm lineup had to offer. Did anyone get a leg up in the Governor's race? Did Andy Beshear make a mistake in skipping? Kelley Paul steps in for her husband and brings down the house!? Yes! We've got it all covered with a special appearance from Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron! Fancy Farm 2022 - that's a wrap!
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
There is perhaps no event that symbolizes the best of Flyover Country quite like the Fancy Farm Picnic. A 100+ year old tradition in West Kentucky, the food, speeches and one-liners of Fancy Farm are all special. On today's podcast, Steven Elder, the Political Chairman of Fancy Farm, joins us to talk about the history of the picnic and preview some of this year's speakers - and no-shows. With Republicans firmly in control of much of this state, Democrats have begun to abandon the tradition. Is that a good idea? We discuss it all on today's show. Join us!
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Facing an inability to pass nearly any major parts of his agenda, Biden has taken on a new approach: emergency decelerations. On the heels of throwing around the idea of making abortion access an emergency - the President is now contemplating doing the same for climate change. The reliance on emergency powers and executive orders spells danger for our institutional norms - the opposite of what Biden campaigned on. Nearly 2 years into the presidency we have no normalcy on the economy, coronavirus or nearly any other issue. On today's Flyover Country podcast the crew talks Biden and his failed agenda, the January 6 hearings and what they mean for Trump and Biden's covid-19 diagnosis. Join us!
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Every new poll, every week, the Biden presidency falls farther and farther down. Historic lows among nearly every voter group - including his own party - have many wondering 'Is he up to the task for another term?' As some potential '24 Democrat candidate launch pseudo-campaigns (looking at you Gavin Newsom) Biden has to feel the pressure. Can he save his presidency and reconnect with voters? We also get into Jill Biden's major mess-up, new revelations from the Jan.6 hearings and much more! Join us!
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
As stories of violence and abortion dominate the headlines, and as Democrats try to make those two issues midterm issues, it is clear one thing is on the minds of American voters: the economy. On today's Flyover Country roundtable podcast the team talks through new polling on the top issues for voters, as well as polling on Roe v Wade. Biden's poll numbers continue to drop as he flounders of several issues. All that and we go through Scott Jennings's muted words on his twitter account! Join us on Flyover Country!
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Perhaps no one person has had more influence on the conservative legal movement of the last few decades than Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The man has learned from, taught and tutored some of the most influential lawyers and judges all across the country. It is because of all this, Mark Paoletta decided he must tell the Justice's story to the world. So, not long ago he worked to create a documentary that tell's Clarence Thomas's story in his own words. But with so much content that did not make the movie - Mark decided to publish a book with even more stories. Joining Flyover Country today to discuss the movie, book and the Justice's legacy is Mark Paoletta, author of 'Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in his Own Words' - listen now!
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
What would it have sounded like if Richard Nixon refused to resign? What speech would JFK have given in Dallas if he was not assassinated? A 2016 victory speech from Hillary Clinton? Many of these speeches would have meant a different world, with much different outcomes. On today's podcast, Jeff Nussbaum, author of "Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches that Would Have Rewritten History", talks about his new book exploring some of the greatest speeches the world never heard. Hear all about how Jeff put the book together, his favorite speeches, and learn a little about the speech writing process! Join us now, on Flyover Country!