AOC’s Catastrophic Collapse + Rep. Andy Barr
February 17, 2026
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AOC’s Catastrophic Collapse + Rep. Andy Barr
Summary
AOC hits the Munich Security Conference and faceplants on foreign policy—so why is the media acting like it was a breakout moment?
Is this the Democrats’ next presidential contender… or a kingmaker they’re trying to polish in real time?
The fellas break down the Taiwan dodge, the Venezuela spin, the “global south” rhetoric, and the press running cover like it’s their full-time job.
Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook connect the dots—and then pivot to the chaos back home.
In this episode…
AOC’s Munich meltdown and the 2028 implications
Rubio’s contrast and the Western values fight
Democrats shutting down DHS—who owns it?
The media’s “just a few stumbles” spin cycle
PLUS, OBAMA SAYS ALIENS ARE REAL… AND NOBODY FOLLOWS UP?!
Special Guest: Congressman Andy Barr 🇺🇸
Why he’s running for Senate
How he plans to win a tough GOP primary 🗳️
What Kentucky voters are actually talking about
Why this race matters nationally
Question of the Day: Can AOC actually win the White House? Why or why not? Drop it in the comments.
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