Gas Prices, Kash Patel, and the Growing 2028 Republican Fight

Dave Spencer and co-hosts Kurt Bardella and Ashley Davis break down the latest battles over redistricting, rising gas prices, growing questions around Kash Patel’s future at the FBI, and the early conversations shaping the 2028 presidential race. In this episode, the trio debates the fallout from Virginia’s overturned redistricting initiative, whether Donald Trump is tightening his grip on the Republican Party, and what the latest court rulings could mean for control of Congress heading into the midterms. They also discuss rising gas prices, frustration from voters, and whether the White House can avoid political damage if prices continue climbing through the summer. The conversation includes predictions on whether gas prices could reach $5 a gallon and what that could mean politically as we head into the midterms. The discussion then turns to Kash Patel, including controversy around polygraphs inside the FBI and growing speculation about whether he remains politically secure through the election cycle. Finally, the trio debates Spencer Pratt’s surprise emergence in California politics, the state of California’s governor race, whether Tucker Carlson is positioning himself for a presidential run, and the broader Republican conversation around 2028 involving JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Donald Trump. Topics Discussed:  0:00 Welcome to the Practically Political Podcast 1:39 Redistricting Chaos and the Fight for Control 8:17 Gas Prices and Voter Frustration 13:10 Prediction: Will Gas Prices Reach $5 by Summer 15:05 Kash Patel, Polygraphs, and FBI Turmoil 17:16 Spencer Pratt and California’s Unpredictable Governor Race 21:53 Prediction: Will Tucker Carlson Run in 2028? 23:37 The Republican Fight for 2028 Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe.