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Where news and commentary collide: Politically Unstable with Kelly Sadler.


Where news and commentary collide: Politically Unstable with Kelly Sadler.

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A sign is posted for a new home for sale in Ambler, Pa., Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

WATCH: How to unlock the housing market before an entire generation gives up

Michael Burkentine, partner with the America First Policy Institute's "Make Housing Great Again" initiative, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to unpack the affordable housing crisis the U.S. is facing and what can be done to help solve it and save the American dream.

Washington Metropolitan Police vehicles hold on the perimeter of the Capitol in Washington, Aug. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

WATCH: Crime victim exposes Washington, D.C.'s crime stat cover-up

Anna Giaritelli, reporter and author of "Under Assault: A Crime Reporter's True Story Overcoming Of Sexual Trauma and Exposing Injustice," joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler to share her own experience as a sexual assault victim whose crime was excluded from official D.C. police statistics and what she's doing to fight back.

FBI agents walk outside the Mini Child Care Center (formerly Mako Childcare) in Minneapolis, Minn. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Anthony Soufflé/Minnesota Star Tribune via AP) CORRECTION: Mini Child Care, not Mako Child Care

WATCH: The waste, fraud and abuse plaguing blue states

O.J. Oleka, CEO of the State Financial Officers Foundation, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to expose the rampant fraud draining taxpayer dollars across the country.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, Pool)

WATCH: Spanberger's bait-and-switch in Virginia

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler sits down with Line Drive Public Affairs founder and GOP strategist Tim Murtaugh to break down how Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is not the moderate she claimed to be, as well as the Democrats' push for a redistricting ballot initiative heading into the April 21st vote.

Tim Goeglein with Focus on the Family joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss declining marriage rates, the return to faith among young Americans and navigating the digital age.

WATCH: Faith, family and the fight for the future

Tim Goeglein with Focus on the Family joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss declining marriage rates, the return to faith among young Americans and navigating the digital age.

Illustration on the joys of leftover turkey and the TV dinner by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Politically Unstable: The truth about the food industry

Patrick and Ashley Sullivan are documentary filmmakers, whose latest project "Breaking Big Food" takes a deep dive into the food industry. Tune into Politically Unstable where they join Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler to share some of their most startling findings.

Section 230 and Reddit illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Politically Unstable: Section 230 and holding Big Tech accountable

Brad Carson, who is a former congressman and currently serves as the president of the University of Tulsa and the Under Secretary of the Army, sits down with Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to take a deep dive into Section 230 and what could be done to hold tech companies accountable.

Katie O’Toole, Vice President for K-12 education at Hillsdale College, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to explore the impact of AI on young people, particularly within the realm of education.

Politically Unstable: AI's impact on our youth and education

Katie O'Toole, Vice President for K-12 education at Hillsdale College, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to explore the impact of AI on young people, particularly within the realm of education.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler is joined by the America First Policy Institute Chair of Education Opportunity Erika Donalds to discuss dismantling the Department of Education, promoting school choice so that parents can make the best decisions for their own children, and more.

Politically Unstable: The Education Department is failing our children

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler is joined by the America First Policy Institute Chair of Education Opportunity Erika Donalds to discuss dismantling the Department of Education, promoting school choice so that parents can make the best decisions for their own children, and more.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler is joined by Scott Singer, mayor of Boca Raton, Florida and the chairman of the America First Policy Institute Mayors' Council, to discuss the effort he is coordinating to set cities like Boca Raton apart from high-tax, high-regulation cities.

Politically Unstable: Socialist New York vs. the free state of Florida

Mayors across America are banding together to implement President Trump's economic agenda. Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler is joined by Scott Singer, mayor of Boca Raton, Florida and the chairman of the America First Policy Institute Mayors' Council, to discuss the effort he is coordinating to set cities like Boca Raton apart from high-tax, high-regulation cities.

It may have been jaw-dropping, but Bill Gates deserves no credit for his stunning reversal on climate change.  Daniel Turner, founder and executive director of Power the Future, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss.

Politically Unstable: The climate agenda is driven by money

It may have been jaw-dropping, but Bill Gates deserves no credit for his stunning reversal on climate change. Daniel Turner, founder and executive director of Power the Future, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss.

The Trump administration must deliver an air traffic control system that once again stands as the world’s gold standard, built by true innovators ready to deliver results, not by the same entrenched FAA bureaucrats who have spent decades recycling failure. 

Kelly Sadler is joined by Michael Pearson, pilot and aviation professor, and Ricky Castaldo, U.S. Navy veteran and retired radar systems engineer on Politically Unstable to discuss.

Politically Unstable: Aviation safety is in crisis

The Trump administration must deliver an air traffic control system that once again stands as the world's gold standard, built by true innovators ready to deliver results, not by the same entrenched FAA bureaucrats who have spent decades recycling failure.

Over the years, Hollywood decided being woke was more important than listening to their audiences, and their downfall is being seen in real time. Thankfully, alternatives are emerging. Cara Leopardo, founder of We The Studios, joins Washington Times commentary editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss

Politically Unstable: The downfall of Hollywood

Over the years, Hollywood decided being woke was more important than listening to their audiences, and their downfall is being seen in real time. Thankfully, alternatives are emerging. Cara Leopardo, founder of We The Studios, joins Washington Times commentary editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss

Democratic strategist Julian Epstein, former chief Democratic counsel of the House Judiciary Committee and former staff director of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss the Democratic Party as a whole and where they go from here.

Politically Unstable: Where does the Democratic Party go from here?

Democratic strategist Julian Epstein, former chief Democratic counsel of the House Judiciary Committee and former staff director of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss the Democratic Party as a whole and where they go from here.

Ian Kingsbury, director of Do No Harm’s Center for Accountability in Medicine, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss findings from their new report, which shows nearly half of U.S. medical schools continue to operate diversity, equity and inclusion offices in defiance of Trump administration policies.

Politically Unstable: The dangers of medical DEI

Ian Kingsbury, director of Do No Harm's Center for Accountability in Medicine, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss findings from their new report, which shows nearly half of U.S. medical schools continue to operate diversity, equity and inclusion offices in defiance of Trump administration policies.

Lawyer, scientist, and publisher of JunkScience.com Steve Milloy joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss how the left’s obsession with climate change is rooted in politics and what the Trump Administration is doing to change some of these economically disastrous policies.

Politically Unstable: The left's climate agenda is politically based

Lawyer, scientist, and publisher of JunkScience.com Steve Milloy joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss how the left's obsession with climate change is rooted in politics and what the Trump Administration is doing to change some of these economically disastrous policies.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler and Young America’s Foundation president Scott Walker honor Charlie Kirk’s legacy on Politically Unstable and discuss the importance of continuing to reach out to young people on college campuses.

Politically Unstable: Honoring Charlie Kirk's legacy

Charlie Kirk's impact on American politics will never be forgotten, and in the wake of his assassination, a revival is taking place across the country. Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler and Young America's Foundation president Scott Walker honor Charlie Kirk's legacy on Politically Unstable and discuss the importance of continuing to reach out to young people on college campuses.

Diana Lufti, health care policy expert and founder of the Healing Science Policy Institute, joins Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss the importance of the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement and what needs to change in the science industry to restore public trust.

Politically Unstable: The MAHA movement is essential for public health

Diana Lufti, health care policy expert and founder of the Healing Science Policy Institute, joins Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss the importance of the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement and what needs to change in the science industry to restore public trust.

Who is Jimmy Lai? In this exclusive interview, Kelly Sadler, the commentary editor at The Washington Times, is joined by Sebastien Lai and Mark Simon. Sebastien is the son of Jimmy Lai, founder of the Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper "Apple Daily," now being held as a political prisoner.

Politically Unstable: The man China wants to erase

Who is Jimmy Lai? In this exclusive interview, Kelly Sadler, the commentary editor at The Washington Times, is joined by Sebastien Lai and Mark Simon. Sebastien is the son of Jimmy Lai, founder of the Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper "Apple Daily," now being held as a political prisoner.

How big of a problem is crime in Chicago? What caused this crisis? Rod Blagojevich, former Democratic governor of Illinois, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss.

Politically Unstable: Chicago's crime crisis

How big of a problem is crime in Chicago? What caused this crisis? Rod Blagojevich, former Democratic governor of Illinois, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss.

What does an end to this war look like? Is peace in the Middle East ever possible? Political analyst and senior fellow for research and diplomacy at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs Dalia Ziada joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss.

Politically Unstable: Is peace and security in the Middle East possible?

What does an end to this war look like? Is peace in the Middle East ever possible? Political analyst and senior fellow for research and diplomacy at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs Dalia Ziada joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss.

Market and business analyst Seth Denson joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss why companies need to stay out of politics and the consequences of not understanding their consumer base.

Politically Unstable: When companies go woke, they go broke

Market and business analyst Seth Denson joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss why companies need to stay out of politics and the consequences of not understanding their consumer base.