Jason in the House

There is always someone doing something stupid somewhere. Dive deeper than the headlines and the party lines, as Jason Chaffetz takes on American life, politics, and entertainment. Join the former Chair of the House Oversight Committee, FOX News Contributor and two-time New York Times Best Selling Author every Wednesday as he sheds light on the news and makes some predictions along the way. You never know who will drop in.

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Maya MacGuineas: Sustaining The Federal Budget
63 min
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Tiffany Smiley: A Story Of Collateral Beauty
55 min
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Carla Sands: A Land Of Opportunity
51 min
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Senator Mike Braun: A Position To Win
56 min
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Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel: Fundraising For The ...
51 min
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Rep. Buddy Carter: Prescriptions for Policy
54 min
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Larry Kudlow: Perseverance & Persistence
On this episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the Biden Administration’s response to growing tension amidst the Democratic party and the re-examining of national privacy regulations. Then Jason brings on the stupid, highlighting Roc Nation artist, “Maeta” being bit by a snake during a music video shoot and the arrest of a Connecticut mom who left her children home alone to go on vacation with her boyfriend. Later, Jason sits down with former Director of the National Economic Council and Host of Kudlow on FOX Business, Larry Kudlow to discuss how his faith and tenacity shaped his legendary career on Wall Street and how it helped him during his time with both the Reagan and Trump administrations. Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse
59 min
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Mark Brnovich: Arizona Attorney General Takes C...
On this episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the Department of Health and Human Services' immense donation to the Vera Institute of Justice, in support of juvenile criminal justice reform. Then Jason brings on the stupid, highlighting the arrest of two women on felony charges for throwing glitter at a man in Clearwater, Florida. Later, Jason sits down with Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to discuss how he's finding an equilibrium between being an enforcer of the law and having a presence in politics, with the announcement of his candidacy for the United States Senate in Arizona. Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse
47 min
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Ellis Chaffetz Brown: A Story Of Unconditional ...
On this episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the Stock Act and the influx of crime in major cities. Then Jason brings on the stupid, highlighting a booking email mishap at the hands of an MSNBC staffer, and an Oregon man’s fraudulent appeal to receive federal COVID-19 relief funds. Later, Jason sits down with his daughter, Ellis Chaffetz Brown to discuss how her husband’s Spinal Cord Injury transformed the trajectory of their lives. Ellis shares her story of faith and unconditional love. Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse
61 min
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John Rich: Melodies Of A Lifetime
On this episode, Jason shares his political predictions for the Biden/Harris Administration in 2022. Then Jason brings on the stupid, highlighting the financial mistakes of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas. Later, Jason sits down with country music singer-songwriter, John Rich to discuss how his faith, passion, and endurance influence the lyrics of his music. Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse
53 min
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Morgan Ortagus: The Roles of A Lifetime
On this episode, Jason brings on the stupid by highlighting the ACLU'S stance on mandatory mask mandates, the resignation of ten firefighters in Illinois, and the incredulous use of COVID-19 relief finances in Uintah, Utah. Later, Jason sits down with the former Spokesperson for the United States Department of State and Senior Advisor to the Scowcroft Center at the Atlantic Council Morgan Ortagus to discuss her whirlwind of a career thus far. Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse
44 min
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Brandon Judd: Tales Of The National Border Patrol
On this episode,  Jason sides with Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) on his refusal to accept President Biden's Build Back Better bill and weighs in on the lack of continuity with Border Patrol safety and arrests under the Biden Administration. He then brings on the stupid by discussing Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). Later,  Jason sits down with National Border Patrol Council President, Brandon Judd to discuss the daily routine of a Border Patrol agent as well as how the role has been maligned in recent months. Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse
55 min
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Bill Melugin: Reporting As He Sees It
On this episode, Jason questions why people who are undocumented should be able to get the right to vote. He also expresses his uncertainty about the United States' decision to not send a government official to the Beijing Winter Olympics. He then brings on the stupid by discussing the reasons President Biden's nominee to run banking in the U.S. appears to be a communist. Later, Jason sits down with FOX News National Correspondent, Bill Melugin, who talks about the start of his career at FOX News and the work he's done so far, and his many months spent at the U.S.-Mexico border.  Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse  
41 min
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Brian Kilmeade: The President and the Freedom F...
On this episode, Jason questions why the U.S. government is mandating people to get the vaccine when it's a personal choice. He also shares his concerns over the potential actions of rogue nations like Russia and China because they don't fear consequences from President Biden. Then he brings on the stupid by talking about Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) denying the severity of robberies in Los Angeles.   Later, Jason sits down with the Co-Anchor of FOX & Friends and the host of The Brian Kilmeade Show, Brian Kilmeade, to share his experiences before he came to the FOX News Channel and his new book The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America's Soul.  Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse  
51 min
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Bill Hemmer: Pursue A Career Where You Learn So...
On this episode, Jason questions why the U.S. is willing to protect the borders of Taiwan and Ukraine but not its own borders. Then he brings on the stupid with Tesla receiving a fine for early payment.   Later, Jason sits down with Co-Anchor of America’s Newsroom on The FOX News Channel, Bill Hemmer, who shares what excited him about starting out in the industry, what he loves about covering politics, and what keeps him coming back every day.  Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse  
52 min
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Kennedy: From Music To Politics
On this episode, Jason talks about his big concern for President Biden's perception of reality. Then he brings on the stupid by sharing his thoughts on a public policyholder and attorney general's social media post.   Later, Jason sits down with Anchor of Kennedy on the FOX Business Network and Host of the Kennedy Saves The World podcast, Kennedy, to talk about how she went from an MTV VJ to politics on FOX.  Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse
50 min
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Ben Domenech: Shadow Banning In Social Media
On this episode, Jason breaks down his recent op-ed article Weaponized Justice Department's double standard – one rule of law for Democrats, another for Republicans. He also talks about how vaccine mandates should be done at the state level. Then he brings on the stupid by talking about a family in Peru who accidentally adopts what they think is a puppy.   Later, Jason sits down with Co-Founder of The Federalist, and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech, to talk about having the most impact working in media and suppression in social media.  Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse
60 min
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Guy Benson: Following His Passion For Politics
On this episode, Jason shares his thoughts on what went on in the Governors election and why Virginia elected Republican Glenn Youngkin. Jason also talks about the reelection of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and the accomplishments of NASA Astronaut Dr. Jonny Kim. Then he brings on the stupid by talking about a monkey that bit a child on Halloween.   Later, Jason sits down with Host of the Guy Benson Show on FOX News Talk, Guy Benson, to talk about how he followed his passion for politics to a career he loves.  Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse
57 min
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U.S. Senator James Lankford: Finding A Spiritua...
On this episode, Jason shares his thoughts on enforcing mask mandates and then brings on the stupid by revisiting the topic of President Biden seen walking through a restaurant without a mask despite the state's mask mandate. Jason also shares the story of how the Michael Myers mask came to be.  Later, Jason sits down with U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) to discuss how he went from being a minister to serving in the Senate. Senator Lankford also talks about the need to find a spiritual balance in life.
46 min
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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis: Power Player In Co...
On this episode, Jason discusses how the U.S. is taking steps backwards in our approach to energy and the ability to pursue viable energy products. Then, he brings on the stupid with a story about an elementary school in California forcing their students to eat outside regardless of the weather due to COVID-19.  Later, Jason sits down with U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) to discuss how she became the first female senator of Wyoming. Senator Lummis explains how being responsible for livestock growing up has shaped the way she feels about the role of family, individuals, and government.  Follow Jason on Twitter: @JasonInTheHouse
46 min
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Trey Gowdy: Golf, Criminal Justice, Congress & ...
On this episode, Jason discusses the oil spill in California but explains how some research has shown that more oil seeps into the ocean than humans could spill on their own.  He also weighs in on how the Dave Chappelle controversy illustrates how Americans on either side of the political aisle are living in two different worlds.  Then, he brings on the stupid with California instituting new rules that force retail companies to market some products in a gender-neutral way.  Later, Jason is joined by former South Carolina Congressman, host of Sunday Night in America on the FOX News Channel, and host of The Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy.  Trey shares how he developed his love of golf, and an odd story about a round of golf with his father. Later, they discuss how Trey went from painting houses with his fraternity brothers to studying law.  Follow Jason on Twitter: @JasonInTheHouse
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Bret Baier: To Rescue The Republic: Ulysses S. ...
On this episode, Jason questions loans that were given to an art gallery that is associated with Hunter Biden and questions the need of over $580,000 in COVID loans with just two employees. Jason brings on the stupid with a Minnesota middle school no longer giving letter grades to students and a Richard Simmons siting in Arizona. Later, Jason is joined by FOX News Chief Political Anchor, Anchor of Special Report, and host of The All-Star Panel podcast, Bret Baier. Bret discusses his new book, To Rescue the Republic: Ulysses S. Grant, The Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876 and his approach of historic storytelling for a new generation. Jason and Bret weigh in on surprising details about the background of Ulysses S. Grant. Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse
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Rep. Ashley Hinson: What D.C. Insiders Get Wrong
This week, Jason draws on his experience in Congress to state what he believes the Biden Administration is doing wrong in their negotiations with Congress. He continues to elaborate on his concern with the growing national debt and then brings on the stupid with a critique of the statement that the $3.5 trillion-dollar reconciliation bill has “zero” costs.    Later, Jason sits down with first-term Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) to discuss how she went from being a TV anchor in Iowa to a rising star in the Republican party. She shares with Jason the challenges of raising a family while traveling between Iowa and D.C to serve in Congress. Plus, she gives insight as to why she believes elected officials have strayed away from the concerns ordinary families discuss at their kitchen tables.      Follow Jason on Twitter: @Jasoninthehouse 
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The Duffys: Engaging In Politics, Fighting For ...
On this episode, Jason discusses the growing national debt mainly caused by federal government spending and how Congressional Democrats’ massive reconciliation bill is only going to exacerbate the problem. Then, he brings on the stupid with a story about teens secretly advocating for people to get the COVID-19 vaccination. Later, Jason sits down with former U.S. Congressman and Fox News Contributor Sean Duffy and “Fox and Friends Weekend” Co-Host Rachel Campos-Duffy, who discuss what it is like raising a big family while also being busy with their careers. Rachel shares how she helped Sean understand the issues impacting constituents in their district while he was going back and forth to Washington D.C. The two also share their opinions about the current state of the political climate in America.
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Rep. Brad Wenstrup: From The Army To Congress &...
On this episode, Jason discusses the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as a look at the possible defunding of the Minneapolis Police Department. Then, he brings on the stupid with a look at how the USAID is spending taxpayer dollars in Afghanistan without anyone in the country to oversee where the money is going.    Then, he is joined by U.S. Army Reserve officer and doctor of podiatric medicine Representative Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) to discuss why he joined the U.S. Army, how his quick thinking may have saved House Minority Whip Steve Scalise’s (R-LA) life, and what frustrates him about Congress today.
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