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The Politics Guys

Trey Orndorff, Justin Holmes, Ken Katkin

Booking Overview

An ideologically diverse American politics and public-policy show that primarily features expert host analysis, with occasional external guests such as authors and policy advocates. Credible pitches include political scientists, law professors, practicing attorneys, election and democracy researchers, and policy authors who can offer evidence-based, cross-partisan perspectives; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 1000

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mail@politicsguys.com

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Host

Trey Orndorff - Political scientist and Oklahoma Christian University academic who discusses political ideologies, American politics, and public policy.

Justin Holmes - Political scientist and University of Northern Iowa academic who analyzes American politics, political behavior, and public policy.

Ken Katkin - Political expert and host specializing in American politics, government, and public policy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter expertise in American politics, public policy, political economy, elections, democracy, or law; authorship, academic credentials, institutional leadership, or substantial policy experience are suitable supporting credentials.
Required Achievements:  
Authored books or substantial policy work, Academic or professional expertise in politics, law, government, or public policy, Leadership or co-founding roles at policy organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Blake Ashby - Socialism And Capitalism, Worker Cooperatives, Public Utilities, Deregulation, Inequality, Taxation, Capital Flight, And Democratic Party Messaging.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Elections, Democracy, Political Ideology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Politics Guys
:

Is Trump's Approval Too High?

October 13, 2026

In this special full-length release of our normally supporters-only midweek episode, Mike and Michael Levy tackle a provocative question: Why are Donald Trump's approval ratings still so high? With approval in the 30s, Trump's popularity looks dismal by conventional standards. But given his controversies, policy failures, and challenges to democratic institutions, should his numbers be even lower?Mike challenges Michael's argument (from his Substack - link below) as they explore Trump's unusu...

Midterm Money, Botched Executions, Trump Ads & Measles

October 09, 2026

With the 2026 midterms less than four weeks away, Republicans still hold a major financial advantage—but increasingly have to decide which House and Senate races are worth saving. Mike and his fellow political scientist Michael Levy look at GOP spending pullbacks, Democratic opportunities, whether polls may still underestimate Republican support, and what it could all mean for control of the Senate.Next, Tennessee’s second botched execution this year raises a larger question: is the problem l...

Can Congress Still Govern? Tim Ryan on Crypto and the CLARITY Act

October 07, 2026

Former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan joins Mike to discuss why Congress has become less capable of governing—and whether it can still handle complex issues like cryptocurrency regulation. They talk about congressional dysfunction, concentrated leadership power, the decline of congressional expertise, earmarks, and the incentives that discourage lawmakers from taking political risks.Then they turn to the CLARITY Act and the future of crypto regulation. Ryan makes the case for Congress setting clea...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Politics Guys
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How do I get in touch with The Politics Guys?

The Politics Guys is hosted by Trey Orndorff and Justin Holmes. Its publicly listed email is mail@politicsguys.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Politics Guys?

The publicly listed email for The Politics Guys: mail@politicsguys.com.

How many listeners does The Politics Guys have?

Podseeker estimates The Politics Guys reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Politics Guys?

The Politics Guys typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise in American politics, public policy, political economy, elections, democracy, or law; authorship, academic credentials, institutional leadership, or substantial policy experience are suitable supporting credentials. Common among recent guests: Authored books or substantial policy work; Academic or professional expertise in politics, law, government, or public policy; Leadership or co-founding roles at policy organizations. Recent guests include Blake Ashby.

How hard is it to get booked on The Politics Guys?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Politics Guys cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Elections, Democracy, and Political Ideology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mail@politicsguys.com

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