Send us Fan MailThomas Massie is facing a $35 million AIPAC-funded primary challenge—the most expensive congressional race in history. Why? Because he stood on principle instead of party loyalty. In this Leadership In Review episode, we break down what’s really happening in American politics, Trump’s broken promises on gas prices and America First, and the business lessons you need to hear.Jason Smith (constitutional law expert) and Emanuel Whitfield (entrepreneur) join Josh Kosnick for an unfiltered breakdown of principle vs. politics, foreign policy reality, and why execution beats ideas every single time—featuring the legendary Michael Jackson 3AM story.If you care about political integrity, business success, or understanding how money controls Congress, this conversation will open your eyes.⏱️ CHAPTERS:0:00 - Why We Do Leadership In Review: Real Conversations, Real Friends3:03 - Thomas Massie Primary: AIPAC’s $35M Campaign Explained5:20 - Massie’s Controversial Votes: Border Wall & Big Beautiful Bill7:20 - Principle vs Party Loyalty: Where Do You Draw the Line?9:00 - Can You Be Too Conservative? Legislative Teamwork Debate10:25 - Trump’s Broken Promises: Gas Prices & Neglecting America11:18 - Israel vs Iran Foreign Policy: The Real Debate No One’s Having13:15 - JD Vance on Team Politics: “If We Can’t Count On You…”19:00 - Big Beautiful Bill Analysis: Helping Workers or Adding Debt?20:45 - Trump’s Empathy Problem: “Patriots Will Suck It Up”22:00 - Business Success Reality: Right Place, Right People, Right Time24:00 - Kushner’s $200 Billion Saudi Deal: How Connections Work25:00 - The Tasting Room Effect: Networking That Actually Pays27:00 - Midterm Preview: What Massie’s Race Means for 202629:00 - Information Age Paradox: Why Knowledge Isn’t Power30:00 - Execution Over Ideas: Why Most People Fail30:45 - Michael Jackson’s 3AM Call: Act Before Prince Gets Your Idea🔥 KEY TOPICS COVERED:Thomas Massie Kentucky primary election, AIPAC political spending, JD Vance team politics statement, Trump second term performance, gas prices rising under Trump, America First foreign policy debate, Israel Iran policy controversy, principle versus party loyalty, congressional voting records, business networking strategies, execution versus ideas in business, Michael Jackson creative process, deal making in cigar lounges, political influence money, 2026 midterm election predictions👥 GUESTS:Jason Smith - Constitutional law background, owns The Tasting Room Madison, believes in coalition building for transformative legislationEmanuel Whitfield - Serial entrepreneur, business owner, political independent who calls out hypocrisy on both sides of the aisle---📺 MORE SPARTAN LEADERSHIP:Subscribe for monthly Leadership In Review episodes where we discuss politics, business, and life over cigars—and still walk out as friends.🔗 JOSH KOSNICK:Website: https://www.joshkosnick.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshkosnickLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkosnick#ThomasMassie #AIPAC #Trump2026 #LeadershipInReview #PoliticalDebate #AmericaFirst #GasPrices #CongressionalPolitics #BusinessNetworking #ExecutionOverIdeas #MichaelJackson #EntrepreneurMindset #2026Elections #PoliticalPrinciples #spartanleadershipSupport the showCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTubeSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube