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The Ishaan S. Show
by Ishaan Media
Do you ever wonder why American politics is the way it is? Or have to ask yourself "Did they really say that?" Ishaan takes a look at these questions and explains to you the world of American politics, with critical analysis of the 2024 elections and more!
Episodes
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The DNC's 2024 Autopsy Left Me With More Questions Than Answers
The DNC finally released its long-awaited post-election autopsy — and then immediately distanced itself from it. In this episode, I'm breaking down the full report: what it says about how Biden's team failed to set Kamala Harris up for success, why Democrats never went hard enough at Trump, how...
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Trump Just Endorsed Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn — Could That Flip Texas Blue?
Donald Trump just dropped one of the biggest endorsements of the 2026 cycle — and he went against his own Senate establishment to do it. In this episode, I'm breaking down Trump's decision to back Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over four-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas GOP…
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Trump vs. Thomas Massie: The Most Expensive House Primary in U.S. History
Today, Kentucky's 4th Congressional District is hosting what has become the most expensive U.S. House primary in American history — and it is essentially a one-on-one fight between Donald Trump and one of his own Republican members of Congress. Seven-term Rep. Thomas Massie, a libertarian-leaning...
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Is Trump okay with losing the Midterms?
Season 6 of The Ishaan S. Show is officially here — and we're opening with a story that says a lot about where this White House is headed. According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal, picked up by The Independent, President Trump has privately told aides he is "resigned" to Republican...
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Season 6 Starts May 18!
Season 6 of The Ishaan S. Show is here — and the stakes have never been higher. 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most consequential election years in recent memory, and we're covering all of it. From the races that will define the balance of power in Congress, to the headlines dominating the...
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What's next for Kamala Harris?
Kamala Harris is currently out of a job now that she isn't Vice President. She has reportedly told aides to "keep her options open," which include running for governor, president, or maybe even both? We'll talk about each of her options, how well she may fare in each, and what she's currently...
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What's DOGE been doing+Sit down with Doug Kaplan
So what have Elon Musk and DOGE been doing? A lot. We'll talk about some of the things they have done in their efforts to make the federal government more "efficient" and some of the recent controversies of the DOGE staff as well as the response from Democrats. Plus! I'll share my interview with...
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About that Justice thing...
Donald Trump's administration has been taking some unprecedented steps regarding the issue of carrying out justice. We'll talk about how Trump's team has removed career civil servants, and threatened others. Plus! We'll talk about Elon Musk's takeover of the treasury department's payment systems....
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What is Donald Trump doing?
Donald Trump has hit the ground running in the first few days of his second term. From bold executive action, wide-ranging pardons, and halting the federal government, there is so much to discuss. We'll talk about what Donald Trump's been up to, how his actions impact everyday people, and what…
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How will history remember Joe Biden?
With just 2 days left in his tenure as the nation’s commander-in-chief, President Biden is looking at how his presidency will be written in the history books. In this special edition of the Ishaan S. Show, I want to look back at the Biden years and talk about his impact on American history…
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Transition Time!
With just under 1 week left before President Trump is sworn in as the next President of the United States, there is still a lot left in this historic presidential transition. We’ll talk about the efforts to get Trump’s cabinet nominees sworn in, the complications around it, and a lot more. Music...
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NEW SERIES: Meet the Trump administration!
So, President Trump has unveiled an incredibly bold and ambitious agenda for his second term. We’re talking about mass deportations, imposing new tariffs, and… well, even talk of forcibly taking Greenland. It’s a packed list of goals—and the only way he will get any of it done is with the right...
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Staffing Up!
President-elect Donald Trump has hit the ground running in building his second administration. Since his win last week, Trump has named a slew of prominent Republicans to high posts including Secretaries of State, Defense, Homeland Security, and Attorney General among others. We’ll take a look at...
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Trump wins the White House!
Former President Donald Trump and Republicans won a commanding victory in the election last week, taking the White House, U.S. Senate, and House of Representatives, and also came out victorious in the popular vote. The results have Republicans excited about a second Trump term, and Democrats...
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Election eve in America!
It's election eve in America!
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WE'RE BACK! 14 Days LEFT
There are just 14 days left until the 2024 election but don't worry, new episodes of the Ishaan S. show are back and we are ready to take a look at the newest and biggest headlines all in the lea- up to the 2024 election you do not want to miss anything! Also check out: theishaansshow.com Music...
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It's Walz!
Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running in this year’s election. We’ll talk about the thinking behind Vice President Harris’s decision, the runner-up, Governor Josh Shapiro, and how Walz helps and maybe hurts the ticket. . . . . . #KamalaHarris...
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Let the money flow in! PLUS! Sit down with Rep. Nicolle Grasse!
In the week since Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy for President was announced last week, her campaign has raised a staggering $200 million in small dollar donations, and has garnered historic enthusiasm. We’ll talk about if this will last, the benefits of this, and what may increase this...
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Match-Up SET! PLUS: Sit down with Sheri Williams!
The brand new 2024 general election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is now underway, with both camps beginning to fight in these last 14 weeks of the campaign. We’ll talk about how the polling looks, what each candidate’s path to 270 looks like, and where…
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Search Underway!
With Kamala Harris now at the top of the Democratic ticket, she is now searching for a running mate of her own! We'll talk about my list of top 5 potential running mates for Kamala Harris, what they bring to the table, how they may help or hurt chances, and more. Also check out…
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Passing the Torch!
President Biden has put weeks of Democratic party turmoil to rest after he announced, Sunday afternoon, that he would be bowing out of the presidential race and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris. We’ll talk about more of the thinking behind his decision, what Vice President Harris has…
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🚨EMERGENCY EPISODE! BIDEN OUT KAMALA IN!🚨
BREAKING!! President Joe Biden has announced that he will be dropping out of the presidential election. After weeks of turmoil in the Democratic Party, Biden has offered his endorsement to Vice President Kamala Harris to take over as the nominee. We’ll take a look at what led us to this point…
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Season 4! Coming July 15! 🎉
The only constant in American politics is that there is no constant. From chaotic Speakership fights to intr-party warfare, it has never been harder to understand what's going on in D.C. My name is Ishaan, and I live and breathe for America politics, and its so much fun for me to analyze and talk...
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TRUMP CONVICTED!
Former President Donald Trump is now a convicted felon in New York. It marks the first time in American history that a former president has been found guilty of a crime. Reactions have been widespread and across the political spectrum we’ll take a look at all of that, talk about the dynamics for...
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2024 State of the Union Address!!
President Biden delivered his annual state of the union address last night, and it was nothing short of intense! [Biden clip] from heckling to clapping back, we’ll talk about what the President discussed, how he did, and how this sets things up for 2024! Plus we’ll talk about Senator Katie…
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Not a Good Week for Republican Politics
This past week has not been a good week for Republican politics with failures, both on legislative sides as well as political sides as they make major shakeups heading into the 2024 election. We’ll talk about how this affects elections. We’ll talk about who the main players are and more. Also…
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New Hampshire Primary Results!
The New Hampshire primaries happened this Tuesday, and they were nothing short of interesting. Former President Donald Trump won the night, but not by the margin he had hoped for to his dismay. Despite coming in second place, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is defiant about staying in the race,...
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Iowa Recap + New Hampshire predictions
-Recorded before DeSantis dropped out- The first votes of the 2024 election have officially been cast, and Republican voters made their choice loud and clear. Former President Donald Trump made history, by winning the GOP’s Iowa caucus by the highest margin of any Republican candidate in memory.…
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5th GOP Debate and Trump Townhall!
With just days left until voting begins, the Republican candidates have been making their final pitches to cnvince Iowans to cacucus for them on Monday. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis met for the 5th GOP debate where they traded jabs, and went after former President Donald Trump who was down the...
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Ron and Nikki's CNN Townhalls
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley were on CNN last night for their last prime time appearances before the Iowa Debate next week. The format was a townhall in which voters asked the candidates questions directly. The candidates cleared up answers, set their stances on key issues and went after former...
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🎉🎉2023 Political Year in Review Special🎉🎉
It’s that time of year again! Time for The Ishaan S. Show’s annual political year in review. We’ll take a look back at the rocky year 2023 was and how it changed and altered the dynamics for our politics. We’ll also take a peak into the future to see what 2024, a presidential election year, might...
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🚨Trump's off the Colorado Ballot! (For now)
Former President Donald Trump has just been declared ineligible to be on Colorado's ballot for President next year's primary following a ruling from the State's Supreme Court, which barred him on the grounds of the 14th amendment's insurrection clause. We'll take a look at how this affects the…
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Impeachment Inquiry
Today we’ll talk about the impeachment inquiry House Republicans launched into President Biden. We’ll talk about the politics, the reasons, and ramifications of the inquiry.
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4th GOP Debate!!
Candidates met in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the 4th GOP Debate, Wednesday night. From personal insults, to loaded attacks, the candidates went after each other on all sorts of things. Did anyone make a case to be the Trump alternative? Is there anyone that needs to drop out? What's next? We'll be...
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Santos OUT! + The first Red State Blue State Debate
On today's episode, we'll discuss the recent expulsion of now former congressman George Santos, who was removed from Congress for all sorts of alleged crimes and fraudulent activity. We'll talk about the ramifications of what he did. We'll also chat about the recent "Red State Blue State" debate...
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2024 Race update! + sit down with Jordon Gully
Today we're going to talk about the state of the 2024 race and we'll be joined by Illinois Youth Lieutenant Governor Candidate, Jordon Gully to talk politics, his candidacy, and youth priorities ahead of the 2024 election. Follow the Ishaan S. Show on Instagram and Twitter Also check out...
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🚨EMERGENCY EPISODE🚨 Kevin McCarthy ousted!
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as Speaker of the House. His removal marks the first time in U.S. History that a House Speaker has been ejected from the seat. We’ll take a look at what happened, who’s responsible, and where things go from here. Also check out: theishaansshow.com
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2nd GOP Debate!
Candidates met in Smii Valley, California last week to debate some of those compelling issues of the 2024 campaign. From abortion, to foreign policy, we'll talk about who won, who lost, and who could possibly serve as an alternative to Donald Trump. Also Check out: theishaansshow.com
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First GOP Debate!
This past Wednesday, Republican candidates met in Milwaukie for their first presidential debate to discuss the biggest issues of the 2024 campaign including Abortion, crime, education and more. There were insults and jabs made throughout the night and one notable former president was absent from...
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Pentagon vs. the Senate
Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is in the headlines for holding up military promotions and nominations for what he says are concerns about abortion access in the military. His allies are praising him for standing up to the administration and defending his positions while his critics say he is...
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Supreme Court Shenanigans+sit down with Rep. Nabeela Syed
The recent supreme court term just ended this past week and left us with some headline rulings that have altered the political scene from affirmative action to President Bidens student forgiveness loan program we’ll talk about the thinking behind these rulings, the impact of them, what this means...
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Trump Townhall+Two years and 50 episodes of the Ishaan S. Show!
Former president Donald Trump sat down with CNN's Kaitlan Collins for the first presidential Town Hall of the 2024 election cycle. The town hall, which took place in New Hampshire, marked the former President's first time on CNN in over 6 years and the night was filled with insults, claims,...
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2024 Election Update 2
The 2024 election is in full, swing as more and more candidates have began to throw their hat in the ring. With President Joe Biden, announcing his intention to run for reelection, former President Donald Trump’s legal woes, and a heating up Republican primary we’ll take a look at some of the...
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What's going on in Tennessee?
The GOP controlled Tennessee state legislature voted to expel two Democratic state Representatives after they broke House rules during a protest against mass shootings and gun violence in the state. The expulsions come just a week after a school shooting in Nashville left 6 people, including 3...
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Trump Indicted!
Former President Donald Trump's legal dramas have continued to pile on after a New York jury voted to indict the former President last night for his connection to alleged hush money payments that were made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, who claims to have had an affair with Trump. The news...
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Trump's legal woes in New York + Sit down with Peter Dombrowski!
Former President Donald Trump is in hot water right now amid talks of a pending indictment from the Manhattan DA’s office over hush money payments he allegedly made to Adult film actresses. We’ll talk about the ramifications of an indictment, how both sides are prepping, and where else things…
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California Senate Race! Plus, sit down with Meenal Dewan
The California Senate race has been heating up in recent weeks after Senator Dianne Feinstein announced her decision to retire from the Senate after her term in up in 2025. We'll look at the candidates, what they're plans are, and most importantly who's on top. Plus I'll sit down with school…
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Chicago Mayor's race! Plus Sit down with Sean Tenner!
The Chicago mayor’s race is heating up as we get closer to the election, and Lauri Lightfoot looks like she is on track to lose reelection. We'll look at the biggest issues of the campaign, who the biggest candidates are, and who’s on track to win. Plus, I’ll be joined by 46th ward democratic...
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State of the Union!
President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address on Tuesday and it was something. From heckling to firing back, we'll take a look at the biggest moments from the evening, the notable policy discussions, and how it all factors into 2024, plus, we'll take a look at the Republican...
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2024 Election Update!
The race for the Republican nomination is in full swing with news coming out Late Tuesday that former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley plans on announcing her bid for the top job in the coming weeks. The news comes amid a shifting landscape in Republican politics in recent weeks as former President...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Do you ever wonder why American politics is the way it is? Or have to ask yourself "Did they really say that?" Ishaan takes a look at these questions and explains to you the world of American politics, with critical analysis of the 2024 elections and more!
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