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The Trey Gowdy Podcast

Kevin McCarthy: "Create Something That Outlives You"

The Trey Gowdy Podcast

FOX News Podcasts

Society & Culture, Politics, News Commentary, News

4.66.4K Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

With a staunchly divided Congress, it can be easy for politicians to focus on dominating the other side, rather than compromising, but is that the best way to create lasting change?   Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is on the podcast today to examine the issues in the modern political landscape, from partisan infighting, the difficulty in electing moderate candidates, and the constant tug-of-war between Republicans and Democrats that often leads us in circles, rather than forward.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

I've ruled out uni because I want to live at home.

0:02.0

I've ruled out uni because I want to earn money.

0:05.0

I've ruled out uni because of my grades.

0:10.0

Study with the Open University and there's no need to rule out anything.

0:13.0

With our respected degrees, you can learn from home and work alongside study.

0:17.0

We're open to all. Plus, you'll have the support of expert tutors. So rethink your

0:23.6

future with the degree you didn't think was possible. The Open University. The future is open. Hey, this is Trey.

0:46.3

Thank you for joining us for a Tuesday edition of our podcast.

0:49.3

We're joined today by a dear friend for a long time.

0:53.1

He was everything you can possibly be in Congress.

0:57.0

Minority leader, whip, majority leader, speaker.

1:00.7

People sometimes wonder how to be successful in politics.

1:04.3

I mean, winning elections is one thing.

1:05.8

But once you get there, you're actually surrounded by fellow politicians.

1:10.0

So you're not like running against the

1:12.8

public. You're running against very ambitious fellow politicians. So how do you rise to leadership

1:19.0

and prominence among others who look in the mirror and see a leader themselves? The formula actually

1:27.1

is surprisingly easy. Be a really good person. Listen,

1:31.9

help where you can, be fair. And there was no one in Congress more popular with his colleagues

1:39.2

than our guest today. Kevin McCarthy, former Speaker of the House.

1:46.9

First of all, speaker, give us an update on your life because I'm lucky I get to talk to you.

1:52.8

I get to see you.

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