Getting Hammered A Conservative Crash Out For Christmas
Dec 24, 2025
Kelly Maher, a sharp political analyst and writer, teams up with Mary Katharine Ham to dive into the tumultuous week of political news within the conservative movement. They tackle contentious topics such as Ben Shapiro's push for truth in commentary and Tucker Carlson's reaction to the current dynamics. The duo discusses the split within the right at AmFest and JD Vance's call for inclusivity in the America First coalition. They also scrutinize Candace Owens' controversial claims and the ongoing crisis at the Heritage Foundation, all while sharing light-hearted holiday anecdotes.
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Parking Garage Escape In Richmond
- Mary Katharine Ham got stuck outside a Richmond executive mansion parking garage after a Youngkin Christmas party and had to wait for police help to exit.
- She accidentally entered a different garage and used her car panic button to locate her vehicle before the cop let her out.
December's Political Implosion As Signal
- The hosts frame recent December conflicts as a concentrated "Friday-night news dump" exposing fissures on the right-of-center coalition.
- They argue the split pits traditional institutional conservatives against a younger, countercultural podcaster/media crowd.
Speak With Evidence And Responsibility
- Mary Katharine Ham and Kelly Maher emphasize that communicators must pursue truth, evidence, and accountable solutions rather than conspiracizing.
- They assert public figures who speak for a living owe audiences clear evidence and responsible critique.