Pete Ricketts
United States Senator from Nebraska and former governor, participating as the episode's featured guest to discuss DHS funding, politics in Nebraska, and national security matters.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 28min
Why Democrats Won’t Take Yes for an Answer on DHS funding
Senator Pete Ricketts, former Nebraska governor and current U.S. senator, joins to discuss DHS funding fights and national security risks. He covers Senate negotiations, TSA and cybersecurity furlough impacts, Democratic party discipline and election tactics in Nebraska. Also touches on foreign policy effects on U.S. markets and everyday economic pressures.
Jan 30, 2026 • 45min
On Congress’s Approach to China
Pete Ricketts, U.S. senator from Nebraska and chair of an East Asia and cybersecurity subcommittee, offers a lawmaker’s take on deterrence and Taiwan security. He discusses bipartisan trips to the region and how firsthand observation shaped assessments. He covers supply-chain levers beyond chips, allied coordination on tech controls, and legislative tools to speed Taiwan’s defenses.
Dec 9, 2025 • 55min
GOP Senators Float Health Plan
Ashley Davis, a Republican strategist from S-3 Group, shares insights on congressional dynamics and discusses the implications of the farmer bailout. U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts joins from Capitol Hill to explain GOP efforts on health care reform, emphasizing HSAs and state flexibility. They delve into looming Senate votes on ACA subsidies amid rising health care costs, and Ricketts advocates for bipartisan cooperation to support low-income Americans. The conversation also touches on national security issues and the ongoing support for Ukraine.
