New York City’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, partnered with YouTube star “Ms. Rachel” (Rachel Accurso) to sing “The Wheels on The Bus” and “If You’re Happy And You Know It” to a classroom of preschoolers. The duo highlighted the city’s plan to enact “2 Care,” a free, universal childcare program for 2-year-olds.

Listen to The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo as they criticize the pair for their sentiments toward Hamas and the Free Palestine movement, citing Ms. Rachel’s recent controversies that connect her to the Left’s ideology. Ellie and Lyrah also discuss the consequences of universal childcare and why the 2 Care program is not good for parents and their children. Tune in to hear their discussion!

What didn’t work in 2025 and still won’t work in 2026? DEI, transgender ideology, vaccines — just to name a few.

Listen to The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss lessons for the new year and what to leave behind in 2025. Melissa unleashes her grievances about her number one pet peeve of the phrase “I don’t prefer it” and the usage of pronouns. She also discusses the perverse consequences of DEI and the strong need for DEI to be rooted out of society. Melissa also calls out the vaccine industry and how new research is showing the harms of vaccinations on children. Scott predicts that 2026 will be the year of video novels from authors themselves, which could usher in the end of Hollywood entertainment as we know it.

Tune in to hear what’s in and what’s out!

The Democrats continue to sympathize with Nicolás Maduro’s arrest, such as Rep. Delia Ramirez condemning the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and Sen. Mark Kelly encouraging active duty military members to disobey “illegal orders.”

The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay continue their discussion on the reactions and implications of Maduro’s arrest, both domestically and globally. Scott responds to Ramirez’s complaints of U.S. intervention with the economic and human rights violations of the Chavez/Maduro regime. Melissa and Scott offer historical insight into the U.S. relationship with Venezuela and how communism has infiltrated their country, which led to an influx of illegal immigrants here in the United States. They also call out the Democrats for their support of communist regimes like Venezuela — warning us that the same ideologies that corrupted Venezuela could also ruin America if Democrats remain in power.

Tune in to hear their discussion!