The Trey Gowdy Podcast

"I'm often asked, as the Chair of the Intelligence Committee, if the threat from China is as bad as it seems. And my answer is always no, it's much worse." Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) joins Trey to discuss how spending over a decade in the Senate has led him to see just how critical of an economic and military threat China is to the United States. He shares why informing the American people of this threat is so important and ultimately drove him to write his new book, 'Seven Things You Can't Say About China,' which further explores why China's rapid military buildup, growing nuclear arsenal, and cyber capabilities should not be ignored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What actually happens when undocumented immigrants are deported? Where are they taken once they arrive back in their home country? And in high-stakes legal cases, how can the same set of facts be interpreted so differently? Trey tackles these questions and more on this week’s Q & Trey! Plus, he turns the tables and asks Mary Langston if she’d be up for answering a few questions of her own in a future episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday, many of us gathered with loved ones to honor the brave men and women who selflessly served our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. As Memorial Day passes, Trey reflects on a simple, yet gripping question: Is our country living up to the ideals and vision of those who died defending it? Trey shares why he believes the most meaningful way to honor America's fallen heroes is by striving to ensure the answer to that question is "yes" — because each of us has a role to play in strengthening and unifying the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From President Trump's big, beautiful bill, to Pete Rose's legacy as a baseball player, to understanding human nature, Trey answers this week's set of thought-provoking questions. Plus, Trey answers a common question....is Mary Langston an A.I. generated voice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Finland is believed to be the happiest country in the world, while the U.S. once again does not appear in the top ten. New York Times Best-selling author and Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor at Harvard University, Arthur Brooks, explores how happiness is measured differently across cultures. He explains the impediments to happiness, which often center around human mortality, detailing why the fear of not existing overrides the fear of dying. Arthur also discusses how religion plays a role in the fear of death and describes why 'working on the soul' will help remove the barriers to happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It might not always be true, but money talks. Trey answers questions on Congressional authority to raise the debt ceiling and the Pentagon funding flights to Guantanamo Bay amid the migrant crisis. Plus, he reveals who he believes to be the true hero in Greek poet Homer's “Iliad”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As his first wedding anniversary approaches, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) discusses his personal life and why he decided to take on the role of National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) chairman. A job he swore he would never do. The Senator weighs in on the importance of due process and fairness in the legal system. He also explains his perspective on the current state of American politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Due process is for the people you don't like." Trey answers questions on due process and its role in the criminal justice system. He also evaluates the legal protections of illegal immigrants. Plus, Trey shares his favorite television crime dramas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has passed with flying colors when it comes to cracking down at the Southern border — with U.S. Customs and Border Protection reporting that illegal crossings had dropped to a decades-long low in February, only a month after the Trump administration returned to the White House. On the other hand, the President has received backlash from both sides of the aisle on his trade & tariff plans, as many Americans remain nervous that these strategies could lead to high prices and supply shortages. So, are Americans giving President Trump a passing grade overall? This week, Trey is joined by host of The Hugh Hewitt Show and FOX News Contributor Hugh Hewitt to break down the numbers, the messaging, and the path forward for the Trump administration. Hugh also shares the one book that changed his life forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has officially completed 100 days of his second administration; Trey answers a question on how he thinks the president is doing. Plus, Trey and Mary Langston reveal their favorite Hallmark Channel movies. Do you have one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When high school graduation arrives, every senior looks back on their first ear and reflects on how much has changed. As Americans evaluate resident Trump's first 100 days in office, Trey reminds us that, if this were high school, we’d still be at the very start of our freshman year. Today, Trey delivers his 100-day progress report, reflecting on everything President Trump has accomplished over the past three months. He explains why he believes the President will succeed by focusing on areas where he has a strong mandate from voters and stresses that it’s still too early to issue a final grade for the administration at this stage of the term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Once you've weakened the law, you've weakened it forever." Trey answers questions on executive power and emphasizes the importance of being in accordance with the law, despite not agreeing with it. Plus, Trey asks a question! Want to hear your question on the podcast? Submit them at TreyGowdy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The right thing can be done the right way. That is the essence of our justice system" Today, Trey breaks down the incredible importance of due process — and why every single person in the U.S., even those who have committed terrible crimes, are entitled to it. He explains the complex difference between procedural due process and substantive due process and shares why he believes the conversation surrounding this constitutional right is crucial to have in the world today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would the Founders be pleased by the current state of the Supreme Court? Trey invites us into his legal class to dissect the reshaping of the United States legal system. Plus, Trey shares how segments are pitched for Sunday Night in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an exciting Masters Tournament, Trey welcomes back a crowd favorite. Head Coach of the University of South Carolina football team, Shane Beamer, joins to discuss his team, their change in leadership and testifying before Congress about the state of college sports. Trey and Coach Beamer explain various evolving topics in collegiate football which include NIL deals, the transfer portal, and graduation rates. Coach Beamer also discusses the mental grind of golf. For an athlete like Rory McIlroy, the 2025 Masters Tournament Champion, every swing is the difference between winning and losing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The word of the week is...tariffs. Trey answers questions on the cost of manufacturing in the United States and how President Trump's reciprocal tariffs has and will impact the global market. Plus, Trey and Mary Langston revel in their love of the Masters Tournament held at Augusta National.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While many parents fear technology has taken over their children's lives, one company wants to give control back to parents. Founder and CEO of Roblox, David Baszucki, tells Trey that Roblox recently launched new parental controls to ensure parents have the necessary tools to keep their children safe online. These tools allow parents to personalize updates to their children's accounts, including limiting who their children can connect with and blocking specific games and experiences. David recently met with the Trump Administration to discuss ways the government and the video game industry can collaborate to protect young people. He explains two pieces of legislation that Roblox supports and the standards the industry must comply with for children's privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With questions surrounding the immigration crisis overflowing the media, Trey identifies under what law illegal aliens have the right to due process and explains the difference between citizens and persons, as written in the U.S. Constitution. He also notes why certain legal cases get media attention while others do not. Plus, Trey reminisces about golfing with President Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To close out Women's History Month, Trey hosts a very special athlete and mom on the podcast. Three-time Olympian and owner of the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academies, Dominique Dawes, shares the recipe for making a great athlete but an even better human. Dominique revels in her passion of teaching young people, including her children, to be themselves and spend less time worrying about social media. Dominque also shares her thoughts on the current climate surrounding women's sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since becoming the 47th President of the United States, President Trump has signed countless executive orders. Trey answers whether President Trump's flurry of orders is constitutional, explaining why the end doesn't always justify the means. Additionally, Trey shares some insight into his friendship with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel. As the 2025 Masters Tournament approaches, Trey expresses joy and gratitude for the times he got to play Augusta National Golf Course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices