Grace Reilly

Mar 1, 2025 | spectator.org | Paul Kengor |Grace Reilly

On this episode of The Weekend Spectator, join hosts Paul Kengor and Grace Reilly as they discuss a variety of pieces recently written for The American Spectator. Paul and Grace expand on the topics of abortion and Europe from Restoration News reporters Hayden Ludwig and Jeff Reynolds. Paul also discusses President Trump’s National Garden of American Heroes, which he wrote about in a piece for The American Spectator. Tune in to hear their discussion! READ Paul and Grace’s work here and here.

Feb 24, 2025 | 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.

Feb 16, 2025 | 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.