Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim. Join Scot and Greg for the 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss CBS News' attacks on free speech, the significant decline in illegal border crossings, and how the right is outpacing the left on political messaging. They also offer their quick though…

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch Podcast, where they dive into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s refreshing priorities at the Pentagon, Vice President Vance’s accurate diagnosis of Germany’s issues, Trump’s approach to inflation, and the left’s relentless legal efforts to slow the Trump agenda. First, they focus on Hegseth's call for a focus on …

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss another Senate Democrat retiring in 2026, Hamas planning to release more hostages but not meeting Trump’s demands, and Rep. Schakowsky speculating whether the term “manufacturing” discourages women from pursuing those jobs. First, they react to the surprising news that Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith …

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they focus on a new Michigan poll suggesting Republicans have the edge in the 2026 Senate race, the Dems' hysterical focus on Elon Musk and DOGE, and the White House barring the Associated Press from an Oval Office gathering because it won't acknowledge the Gulf of America, First, Jim and Greg analyze a very …

Join Jim and Greg for the 3 Martini Lunch podcast, where they break down President Trump’s ultimatum to Hamas, the return of Fort Bragg's name in a clever way, and alarming reports of FBI figures allegedly tipping off illegal immigrants about ICE raids. First, President Trump is issuing a stern warning to Hamas, saying that hell will be unleashed i…

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they analyze strong CBS poll numbers for President Trump, his controversial Labor Secretary pick, and their thoughts on Super Bowl LIX. First, they react to President Trump's positive poll numbers just three weeks into his term. Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan appeared less than pleased to report Trump…

Join Jim and Greg for the 3 Martini Lunch as they dive into the early positive impact of the Laken Riley Act, a Michigan lawmaker sterilizing herself because Trump is president, and why egg prices are particularly painful. First, Jim and Greg are encouraged by the Laken Riley Act's effectiveness, highlighting a recent case in Chicago where an illeg…

Jim and Greg serve up all good martinis on 3 Martini Lunch as they break down President Trump's executive order banning men from women’s sports, Attorney General Pam Bondi cutting off funding for sanctuary cities, and Democrats’ electoral shenanigans backfiring in multiple states. First, they cheer Trump for signing an executive order to keep men o…

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they react to President Trump’s suggestion to take over Gaza, USAID’s questionable spending on foreign and domestic media, and the latest call for President Trump’s impeachment from a House Democrat. First, they dive into Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take control of Gaza, relocate the people, clean up th…

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they analyze President Trump’s decision to pause tariffs on Canada, Pete Buttigieg’s absurd theory about a deadly air disaster in D.C., and Mayor Karen Bass failing to control protests in Los Angeles. First, they dive into the new U.S.-Canada border security arrangement, which has resulted in a pause of tari…

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they assess apparent progress on multiple issues with Panama and Mexico, escalating trade tensions with Canada, and Democrats looking unserious as they choose new leadership. First, they cheer Panama’s decision not to renew its Belt & Road partnership with China, signaling reduced Chinese influence at the Pan…

Join Jim and Greg on this episode of the 3 Martini Lunch as they dive into a chaotic Democratic National Committee chairman debate, the political finger-pointing following the deadly Potomac crash, and Tulsi Gabbard’s contentious confirmation hearings to become Director of National Intelligence. First, they analyze the delightfully disastrous DNC c…

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim in this episode of the 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they discuss the tragic midair collision between an airliner and a military helicopter over the Potomac River, President Trump’s new executive order on school choice, and how the far …

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they dive into three key issues: the debut of the new White House Press Secretary, the manipulative tactics of anti-Trump bureaucrats, and California Democrats' wanting to let people sue energy companies for natural disasters. First, they praise new White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for her polish…

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they analyze three critical topics: the GOP's chances of flipping a Michigan Senate seat, whether China now has a significant lead in AI development, and bold predictions about AI's impact on society. First, they break down the implications of Michigan Senator Gary Peters' decision not to seek re-election in …

Join Jim and Greg for all good martinis on the 3 Martini Lunch podcast as they dive into Colombia’s brief resistance to the U.S. returning criminal illegals, the CIA's admission about COVID-19’s likely lab leak origin, and President Trump’s push to speed up recovery efforts for California wildfire victims. First, Jim and Greg recap the short-lived …

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss the increasing deportations of criminal illegal immigrants to Larry Ellison's alarming vision of a surveillance state to Barack Obama's latest condescending remarks on democracy and political alliances. First, Jim and Greg express their approval of the Trump administration's swift action to appre…

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch, as they discuss Senate Majority Leader John Thune vowing to make Democrats pay for holding up President Trump’s cabinet nominations, President Trump’s decision to designate the Houthis as terrorists once again, and former CIA Director John Brennan’s attempt to cover up his previous laptop lie with more falseho…

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they dive into Trump’s tough border measures, the curious dates of Anthony Fauci’s pardon, and Trump’s freelancing on TikTok policy. First, they cheer a report from Border Czar Tom Homan that fewer than 800 people illegally crossed our southwestern border on Trump’s first day, the Coast Guard stepping up aga…

Join Jim and Greg for the 3 Martini Lunch podcast as they discuss the likely confirmation of all of President Trump’s remaining cabinet picks, Trump’s decision to free everyone convicted of January 6th crimes, and Jim’s strong reaction to Joe Biden’s controversial final-day pardons. First, they break down the unanimous confirmation of Senator Marco…

Undisputed King of Stuff and Sink the Rising Sun author Jon Gabriel is in for Jim on 3 Martini Lunch. Jon and Greg reflect on the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. They also discuss Joe Biden's final pre-emptive pardons for political allies and family members, as well as new polling data showing overwhelming A…

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they examine Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis selecting Attorney General Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate, the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a TikTok ban, and a new report exposing Democrats’ long-standing doubts about President Biden’s capabilities. First, they cautiously commend Gov. DeS…

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss the fragile Middle East ceasefire that could bring the hostages home, the petty response from Karine Jean-Pierre to President Trump’s role in the deal, and President Biden’s underwhelming farewell speech. First, they express cautious optimism over the ceasefire deal, which they hope will bring ho…

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they dive into the Senate Democrats' focus on theatrics over persuasion during the Pete Hegseth confirmation hearings, the Minnesota House of Representatives' political standoff, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass still sounding tone deaf over her performance during the wildfire crisis. First, they analyze Pete…

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss Special Counsel Robert Weiss strongly rejecting President Biden’s explanation in the Hunter Biden pardon case, Kamala’s leadership failures during her final days in office, and President Biden's stunning lies about border security. After a quick discussion about the start of confirmation hearing…

Join Jim and Greg on the 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss Donald Trump’s potential progress on Greenland, Gavin Newsom’s focus on his public image amid a crisis, and President Biden’s confusing comments about Kamala Harris and the 2024 election. First, they're interested in what might come next as officials in both Denmark and and Greenland are inte…

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they react to Donald Trump's sentencing in the Stormy Daniels case, Gavin Newsom’s poor preparation and response to California wildfires, and the DEI focus of some Los Angeles Fire Department officials. First, they discuss Donald Trump’s sentencing following his 2024 convictions in Manhattan, which resulted …

Please enjoy this guest edition of 3 Martini Lunch from our friends at The Miracle Files Podcast. If you're a fan of true crime but crave a dose of inspiration instead of tales of darkness, The Miracle Files is your perfect alternative. With the same storytelling intensity as true crime podcasts, The Miracle Files delves into the details of each mi…

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they reflect on the litany of mistakes made by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in the past week, the early portions of the Carter funeral including some curious interactions among the presidents and vice presidents, and President Biden’s “flat-out bonkers” claim that he would have beaten Donald Trump in the 202…

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss hopes rising for the Laken Riley Act to pass the Senate, horror and blame as the California wildfires rage, and Trump's new ideas for the western hemisphere. First, they celebrate the passage of the Laken Riley Act in the House, with nearly a dozen more Democrats supporting it than in the past. …

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s newfound support for free speech, congressional Republicans picking a smart issue to begin their legislative agenda, and the disturbing UK rape gang scandal that has rocked the country for decades. First, Jim and Greg cautiously explore Meta Chairman and CEO Mark Zucke…

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s impending resignation, President Biden awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to George Soros and other unworthy recipients, and Biden’s final actions to undermine U.S. energy development. First, they react to Trudeau’s announcement that he will step …

On Sunday, former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100. He lived longer than any president and had the longest post-presidential life by far. Carter was a one-term president from 1977-1981. After surprising many by winning the Democratic nomination in 1976, he defeated President Gerald Ford in the general election. However, Carter suffered a reso…

2025 is off to a very difficult start, as Jim and Greg assess two terrorist attacks on New Year's Day, less-than-reassuring responses from federal officials, and possible GOP drama as the new Congress kicks off on Friday. First, Jim and Greg document the horrific terrorist attack that occurred early Wednesday morning in New Orleans, where a driver …

Happy New Year! Join Jim and Greg as they kick off 2025 with predictions for the year to come. In this special edition, they will start with safe predictions and get increasingly bold as the conversation continues. Jim's first prediction centers on an issue that is vital for America's economy and our national security. Meanwhile, Greg suspects a pr…

Jim and Greg close out 2024 with the finale of this year's 3 Martini Lunch Awards. Today, they give out their prestigious choices for Person of the Year, Loser of the Year, and Turncoat of the Year. On Person of the Year, they both choose Donald Trump. Jim says the choice is so obvious that he spends his time focusing on the astounding year that hi…

It's media day in our year-end 3 Martini Lunch awards and Jim and Greg have plenty to say about how things were covered - if they were covered at all. Specifically, they look at the stories the mainstream media covered far too much, the ones they conveniently ignored because they didn't fit their narrative, and they highlight what they saw as the b…

More year-end awards today! Jim and Greg embark on the fourth installment of the 3 Three Martini Lunch Awards. Today, they offer up their selections for the Best Political Idea, Worst Political Idea, and Boldest Political Tactics for the year. They start with the best ideas of the year. Jim chooses a clear message that voters sent on Election Day t…

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed our conversation with Die Hard legend Robert Davi! Jim and Greg are back today for the third round of the Three Martini Lunch Awards. Today, they discuss the Biggest Lie, Best Political Theater, and Worst Political Theater of 2024. They start with the biggest lies of the year. Jim kicks things off b…

Merry Christmas from all of us at 3 Martini Lunch! Today, we want to talk politics and celebrate the greatest Christmas movie of all time, which is, of course, Die Hard. So please enjoy our September conversation with actor and director Robert Davi. Jim and Greg welcome acclaimed actor, director, and singer Robert Davi to sip three martinis. Today,…

Join Jim and Greg as they offer the second installment of their highly coveted year-end awards. Today they remark on the people connected to politics that they're most sorry to see pass away in 2024. They also share their choices for rising political stars and those who appear to be fading into political oblivion They begin with those who left us o…

Today, Jim and Greg begin handing out their prestigious annual 3 Martini Lunch Awards! Starting today and running through New Year's Day, they reveal their choices in categories ranging from rising star to best and worst political ideas to the stories the media ignored and the ones they could not stop talking about. And it all builds up to next wee…

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss the potential reversal of one of the U.S. Supreme Court’s worst decisions, the significant increase in U.S. troops in Syria, and the surprising comeback of disgraced politician Anthony Weiner. First , they highlight the Supreme Court’s possible reconsideration of its 2005 eminent domain ruling. T…

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they delve into the latest government funding battle, troubling revelations about how the Biden administration tried to hide the president's condition, and Donald Trump's lawsuit over a controversial Iowa poll. First, they analyze the chaotic developments surrounding government funding. While they’re relieved…

Join Jim and Greg on the 3 Martini Lunch, as they discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s surprising pro-life promises to lawmakers, the unconscionable auction of border wall materials in the final days of the Biden administration, and the shocking polling on Americans' views regarding the murder of a health insurance CEO. First, they delve into the report…

Join Jim and Greg as they note today's official Electoral College vote and then launch into discussions about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau being in deep political trouble, Pete Buttigieg fueling speculation about a run in Michigan politics, and whether there's any reason to believe the "drones" are searching for nuclear weapons or dirty b…

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they react to ABC News agreeing to pay Donald Trump $16 million to settle his defamation lawsuit. They also discuss the many conflicting conclusions about the mysterious drones over New Jersey and analyze how Trump seems to be getting even closer to Big Labor. First, Jim and Greg have some fun at the expense…

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they examine New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ call for answers regarding half a million missing migrant children, criticize Joe Biden for his latest round of shady pardons, and they react to the Duke lacrosse accuser admitting her rape accusation was a lie. Plus, they note the passing of a legend in the conser…

Join Jim and Greg as they discuss defiant Senate votes from Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, the Russian media’s scandalous response to Trump’s victory, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s controversial reaction to the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. First, they thoroughly enjoy watching Manchin and Sinema derail a key Biden nominee to the Nation…

Join Jim and Greg as they tackle Americans' overwhelming rejection of President Biden pardoning his son, Sen. Adam Schiff's sudden shift on political prosecutions, and a mysterious phenomenon in the New Jersey sky. They kick off with an AP poll revealing just 22% of Americans support a Hunter Biden pardon. Opposition is strong across party lines, w…