Scott MacFarlane Reports
In this podcast, MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane brings listeners inside the halls of power in Washington, D.C. He shares his exclusive reporting and breaking news updates from the nation's capital, offering a behind-the-scenes look at political developments. The show focuses on investigative journalism and current political affairs.
Episodes
GOP Hopes of Keeping the House are Slipping Away
Scott MacFarlane reports on the battle for control of Congress on the ground in Carlisle, PA.
Day Ahead - 10/14/26
Scott MacFarlane previews the stories to track in the day ahead.
Trump's Worst Fears for the Midterms are Coming True (w/ Gov. Abigail Spanberger)
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) gives Scott MacFarlane her preview of the important midterm races in her state.
Three Weeks Until the Midterms, Trump is in Trouble (w/ Jon Tester)
Scott MacFarlane spoke with Fmr. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) about the shifting midterm map for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.
Day Ahead - 10/13/26
Scott MacFarlane previews the big stories to watch in the day ahead.
Judge Blasts Trump for Tree Removal at East Potomac Park (w/ Norm Eisen)
Scott MacFarlane reports from East Potomac Park in the nation's capital, the site of legal drama over the president's proposed renovations to a public golf course.
Why Trump's Corruption Matters in the Midterms (w/ Gov. Mikie Sherrill)
Scott MacFarlane talks to Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) about the president's corruption and ongoing war with Iran.
Day Ahead - 10/12/26
Scott MacFarlane previews the most important stories to watch in the day ahead.
Trump is Trying to Erase History (w/ Rep. Jamie Raskin)
Scott MacFarlane discusses the president's efforts to honor himself and re-write the Capitol riot with Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) who is proposing a new push to stop him.
Hegseth Makes Shocking Announcement (w/ Adam Kinzinger)
Scott MacFarlane and Fmr. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) react to the recent news from the Pentagon that the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed later this year.
Democrats are Dominating Debates Across America
Scott MacFarlane shares highlights from Senate debates in critical races like Michigan, Maine, and Georgia.
Farmers are Getting Hit Hard by Trump's Policies (w/ Gov. Abigail Spanberger)
Scott MacFarlane spoke to the Governor of Virginia about her efforts to lift up farmers in her state.
Day Ahead - 10/9/26
Scott MacFarlane shares his conversation with an Iowa farmer about how the cost of diesel could be a major factor in the upcoming midterm elections.
We Need to Talk About Civility in our Politics (w/ Heather Cox Richardson)
Scott MacFarlane analyzes the president's outrageous comments in Nebraska about blowing up Los Angeles and San Diego.
This TV Ad is Making Waves in the U.S. Senate (w/ Bryan Curtis)
Scott MacFarlane breaks down James Talarico's latest explosive attack ad against Ken Paxton.
Day Ahead - 10/8/26
Scott MacFarlane previews the stories from the day ahead, including the U.S.S. Lincoln finally returning to San Diego with a visit from the defense secretary.
Shock Poll Makes Trump Nervous in Michigan (w/ Sean McCann)
Scott MacFarlane reports from the Capitol on the key races that could decide the balance of power in both Houses of Congress.
There's Even More Leaked Audio of Ken Paxton (w/ Bobby Pulido)
Scott MacFarlane covers the bad news for President Trump and his party up and down the ballot in Texas.
Day Ahead - 10/7/26
Scott MacFarlane previews the stories from the day ahead.
Trump's Free Press Ban Won't Hold (w/ Al Tompkins)
Legendary journalist Al Tompkins joins Scott MacFarlane to discuss the ongoing actions by the Trump administration to attack media institutions.
This Democrat is Confident He Can Flip Ohio (w/ Sherrod Brown)
Scott MacFarlane talks to the long-time senator from the Buckeye State about why he lost in 2024 and what he's hearing from the voters with four weeks to go until the midterms.
Day Ahead - 10/6/26
Scott MacFarlane previews the court case between ABC and the FCC and the other big stories today.
Why is Pete Hegseth Firing So Many Generals? (w/ Rep. Marilyn Strickland)
The president is watching his poll numbers plummet as the cost of diesel hits a record high. But his defense secretary has a different priority: rooting out "DEI" in the military.
Shock Poll Shows Senate Slipping Away from Trump (w/ Larry Sabato)
Scott MacFarlane and Larry Sabato discuss the midterm map with less than 30 days until the election.
Day Ahead - 10/5/26
Scott MacFarlane previews the stories from the day ahead.
Trump gets news he feared from red state rallies
Scott MacFarlane joined MS NOW to discuss the president's struggles in states he previously won as the economy and war with Iran spirals out of his control.
This Republican Bucks Trump. Will He Be Able to Hold On? (w/ Bob Harvie)
Scott MacFarlane focuses on the first Congressional district in the Keystone State where Bob Harvie is trying to unseat incumbent Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) who has found himself at odds with the president, particularly over the proposed slush fund for January 6th rioters.
Hegseth Rants at Troops as Iran War Drags On
President Trump's defense secretary spent a lot of time fixated on culture wars and offensive slurs during an address to our military this week even as the administration struggles to exit from an escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Trump gets news he feared in South Dakota
Scott MacFarlane talks to independent Senate candidate Brian Bengs about his race against incumbent Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD)
Day Ahead - 10/2/26
Scott MacFarlane shares the many legal headaches faced by the president today.
Paxton Caught on Hot Mic about Trump's Convention
Scott MacFarlane is in New York City discussing the leaked audio of Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton trashing the president's midterm convention held in Dallas a few weeks ago.
Day Ahead - 10/1/26
Scott MacFarlane reports on the president's multimillion dollar ad campaign funded by taxpayer dollars as we enter the home stretch before the midterm elections.
The Anatomy of Senator Schmitt's Screw-Up (w/ Sen. Chris Coons)
Scott MacFarlane is at the Capitol to breakdown the disastrous cross examination attempted by Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) of former special counsel Jack Smith that backfired on him spectacularly.
Day Ahead - 9/30/26
Scott MacFarlane previews the artificial intelligence hearing on Capitol Hill coming up today and shares what the president had to say on the subject with industry leaders at The White House.
Jack Smith's Senate Hearing Has Really Backfired on Republicans
Scott MacFarlane is inside the Hart Senate Office Building with a full recap of the former special counsel's testimony to the Judiciary Committee.
Is Mississipi in Play for Democrats? (w/ Scott Colom)
Scott MacFarlane spoke to the Democrat challenging incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in a race party leaders are starting to point to as a possible sleeper flip in a potential blue wave.
Day Ahead - 9/29/26
Scott MacFarlane previews the upcoming Senate testimony of former Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Food Banks are Facing Major Challenges (w/ Sen. Chris Van Hollen)
Scott MacFarlane reports from a food bank in Maryland where the obstacles are growing to feeding those in need amid the president's war with Iran and the rising costs of diesel and gasoline.
Trump Loses It After Collapse in Michigan (w/ Will Lawrence)
Across the midwest, Republican candidates are calling on the president to end the war with Iran even as he predicts it won't come to a close until after the midterm elections. U.S. House Candidate for the 7th District Will Lawrence (D-MI) joins Scott MacFarlane to discuss.
Day Ahead - 9/28/26
Scott MacFarlane previews the stories to look out for in the week ahead including the growing issue of utility costs as the weather turns colder.
Trump's Lavish Dinner with China's Leader Might Have Sent The Wrong Message
As the midterm map shifts further away from the president and his party, he turned his focus to welcoming China's leader for a lavish state dinner in a time of economic turmoil.
Fmr. Rep. Joe Walsh Has a Warning for Trump
This one-time Tea Party Republican tells Scott MacFarlane what Democrats should learn from the red wave he was part of in 2010.
Republicans Turn On Trump Over Iran War (w/ Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand)
The list of GOP candidates calling for an end to the president's war in the Middle East is growing with less than 40 days to go until the midterms.
Day Ahead - 9/25/26
Scott MacFarlane breaks down the numbers on the cost of living crisis experienced by many communities across the country.
40 Days Out From The Midterms (w/ Leader Hakeem Jeffries)
Scott MacFarlane reports from the Capitol on the final countdown to the elections in November.
Trump Loses It After Collapse in Florida
I'm reporting from inside the Capitol where it appears the redistricting scheme by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has backfired on the president and his party.
Day Ahead - 9/24/26
Trump gets the legal news he feared about his press ban
Scott MacFarlane reports from outside the courthouse in Washington where a federal judge is weighing in on the president's ban on CNN, MSNOW, and POLITICO at the White House.
Judge Blocks Trump's Latest Election Scheme
As the courts shut down the president's efforts to interfere with the midterms at every turn, Democrats prepare for all possibilities.
Day Ahead - 9/23/26
Scott MacFarlane delivers the news to come in the Day Ahead including a preview of the hearing this afternoon in the case against the president's press ban.
Shock Poll Sparks GOP Crisis in iowa
Scott MacFarlane reports on the stunning poll from Marist in the race for Senate and Governor in Iowa.
Day Ahead - 9/22/26
Scott MacFarlane lays out the news we're expecting to see today including new filings in the lawsuit surrounding Trump's press ban, a new plan from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore around AI, and much more.
Why Pete Hegseth is an "Absolute Clown" (w/ Rep. Pat Ryan)
I'm on the road in the Hudson Valley in New York's 18th Congressional District represented by Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) who discussed the disastrous tenure of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the fast-approaching midterm elections.
Trump gets polling news he feared in Texas
BREAKING: Thousands Protest Trump's Closure of the Kennedy Center (w/ Rep. Joyce Beatty)
I'm reporting from in front of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts where the president has sparked rumors of possible demolition amid a months-long court fight over putting his name on the facade of the iconic building.
GOP Leaves Town Ahead of Tough Midterm Fight (w/ DNC Chair Ken Martin)
The president's party historically fares poorly in the midterm elections, but polls show Republicans in a much deeper hole as a result of Trump's unpopular war with Iran and its impacts on the economy. Plus, DNC Chair Ken Martin joins to discuss the role of big money in campaign finance.
DNC Chair Ken Martin on Trump, The Midterms, and 2028
Here's my full, unedited interview with the chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
Trump Panics After Surprise from GOP Congresswoman Goes Viral
Republicans Face an Uphill Battle in Ohio and Across America, Polls Show
Day Ahead - 9/17/26
On Day 200 of the Iran War, Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment Threat
A Disastrous Day for the Trump Administration on Capitol Hill
BREAKING: Trump Threatens to Close the Kennedy Center
Day Ahead - 9/16/26
As AI Warnings Grow, Trump Calls It A "Hoax"
Day Ahead - 9/15/26
Liz Oyer on the Corruption of Trump's Pardon Economy
50 Days Until Election 2026: Pennsylvania In Focus
Day Ahead - 9/14/26
Trump gets election news he feared from Kansas
Day Ahead - 9/12/26
Trump Blindsided by Shocking Confession from Reflecting Pool Contractors
Vets Speak Out Against Trump's Plans for a Massive Arch Over Arlington National Cemetery
Day Ahead - 9/11/26
Rep. Jamie Raskin Reacts to Trump's Promised $5,000 Checks
Trump's Gerrymandering Effort is Backfiring in Several States He Won
Day Ahead - 9/10/26
Don't Fall for Trump's "Rage Bait"
Why the Midterm Convention Could Be a Big Mistake for Trump
Day Ahead - 9/9/26
