The Trey Gowdy Podcast

We made it to February, or perhaps one day closer to Spring!Trey answers a question on whether leaders should make decisions based on politics or morals, and if political rivals make amends once their campaigns end.Plus, he reacts to the latest news in SEC football!Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In May of 2023 U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a surgeon general advisory calling awareness to the impact of the loneliness epidemic in the United States. With the evolution of social media and an abundance of avenues for instant social connection, how is it that we're in a lonely culture?Founding scientific chair and board member for the U.S. Foundation for Social Connection and the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection, Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad dissects the loneliness epidemic and whether our understanding of connection and community has evolved or devolved. Dr. Julianne explains whether in person vs. virtual connection is more beneficial to your well-being and fulfilling your social battery.Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That’s a wrap on the New Hampshire primary and now it’s time for the two remaining major GOP presidential primary candidates to take their campaigns to Trey’s beloved state of South Carolina.   Trey answers a question on the selection process for Vice President and the possible outcome of Hunter Biden’s private House committee deposition if he pleads the fifth during his testimony. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Sunday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he would be suspending his 2024 presidential campaign and endorsing the GOP frontrunner, former President Trump. With two candidates left in the Republican Presidential Primary, will this evening's New Hampshire primary prove to be another victory for the former President, despite his ongoing legal squabbles?Plus, Trey reacts to his friend, Senator Tim Scott's (R-SC) engagement announcement!Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Iowa Caucuses are in the rearview mirror and the remaining three Republican Presidential Primary Candidates are on the road to New Hampshire. Will the GOP frontrunner, former President Trump sustain his victory lap, or will a new victor emerge from the upcoming stops on the race to the White House?As a political commentator and former South Carolina Congressman, Trey has a keen eye for the present political climate, but does he still have political aspirations? He reveals whether he’ll return to a role in government!Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Covering the chaos that unfolds in the House isn't always an easy job, but Politico Congressional Reporter Olivia Beavers always works to provide balanced news coverage.Olivia and Trey reflect on the unprecedented events that unfolded in Congress last year and look ahead at the challenges facing Speaker Johnson as he attempts to govern with a slim majority.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re eleven days into 2024 and the House GOP is making headlines, from a flood of retirements to inner party tensions and of course, Hunter Biden’s appearance on Capitol Hill. With all these little fires erupting, Trey answers whether House Republicans will unify to get along better in 2024. Plus, he reveals his all-time favorite Dallas Cowboy player! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there a market for fairness?Trey answers the question on many minds as the public navigates which media outlets they should look to when consuming information, following recent displays of partisan reporting. He emphasizes that reporters should be held to the same standard of indifference as jurors in a courtroom, to sustain public trust in journalists. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to 2024, a year that will bring a highly anticipated Presidential Election, the Summer Olympics, and of course, your analytical questions!Trey reveals why Congress dedicates so much time to enforcing laws and answers whether President Biden would be able to issue an anticipatory pardon before leaving office if he doesn't win re-election in November.Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year! As we embark on this new chapter in the book of life, Trey revisits a few of his favorite conversations from 2023 that enlightened, inspired, and brought us joy. Episodes featured in this episode:Setting Expectations with Speaker Kevin McCarthy A Conversation With College Football Legend, Coach Steve Spurrier Through The Eyes Of Secretary Condoleezza Rice Senator Tim Scott: God Doesn’t Waste Characteristics The Science Of Happiness, featuring Arthur C. Brooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices