Grace Reilly

2 months ago | spectator.org | Paul Kengor |Grace Reilly

Join hosts Paul Kengor and Grace Reilly at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), that took place last week in Washington, D.C.In this episode of The Weekend Spectator, Paul gives Grace a recap of his talk to students at Georgetown University, where he discussed President Ronald Reagan. Paul and Grace also discuss key moments and reflections from CPAC such as how Vice President JD Vance’s opening remarks harkened back to conservatism’s foundations in the Christian faith.

2 months ago | spectator.org | Paul Kengor |Grace Reilly

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have long been at the center of the news with an extravagant relationship that exemplifies the cultural “mores” of the day. In this episode of The Weekend Spectator, Paul Kengor and Grace Reilly discuss the negative impacts of the decline of marriage and the danger of viewing people like Taylor Swift as role models. Additionally, they discuss the best solution to the long-lasting high egg prices of the Biden administration that CNN is now blaming Trump for.

Jan 31, 2025 | spectator.org | Paul Kengor |Grace Reilly

Even though it received a high audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, critics of the Reagan film have been relentless. Hollywood has closed the door on honoring Reagan, alongside hundreds of other films, because it failed to meet new DEI requirements. (READ MORE: Reagan Made Me a Conservative)In this episode of The Weekend Spectator, Paul Kengor and Grace Reilly discuss the rise and fall of Hollywoke and the dismissal of the audience-favorite Reagan movie.

Jan 27, 2025 | spectator.org | Paul Kengor |Grace Reilly

The Trump administration hit the ground running, signing executive orders that reflect the fulfillment of promises he made on the campaign trail. Even with the efficient start to his presidency, the week was not without controversy. An Episcopal priest went after the president during the National Prayer Service, calling for him to “have mercy” on kids identifying as transgender and illegal aliens.

Jan 20, 2025 | spectator.org | Grace Reilly |Paul Kengor

Joe Biden is leaving office on the same divisive note that has characterized his entire presidency. In the final episode of The Weekend Spectator before Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 47th President, Paul Kengor and Grace Reilly analyze Biden’s disastrous farewell address, contrasting it with the unity that flowed from Reagan’s. They additionally celebrate Trump’s new appointment of ambassadors to Hollywood by reflecting on its communist roots. Watch the full episode to find out more.