The Trey Gowdy Podcast

Earlier this week, President Trump addressed his decision to deploy the National Guard to Washington, DC, to crack down on incessant crime. Trey answers a question on the surge of crime across major cities and the role the legal system plays in punishing perpetrators. Plus, Trey reveals whether he'll partake in a 2025-2026 fantasy football league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People pursue a legal career for countless reasons, some more just than others, but for Cindy Crick, newly appointed Solicitor for South Carolina’s 13th Circuit and today’s guest, it was more than a job – it was a calling. Cindy sits down with Trey to tell her story, from her time working as a health educator, to her first interview for a legal position, to now. Cindy and Trey also discuss how their time as legal practitioners has affected their personal life, their children and outlook on life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Congress can't keep a secret, period." Trey answers listener questions on Congress' ability to declassify documents, the appointment process of U.S. attorneys and the countdown to football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) holds many titles: Chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, husband, son, friend, and most importantly, man of God. In his new book "One Nation Always Under God," Senator Scott eloquently illustrates why he believes America has been built on faith and how his experience with overcoming adversity affirmed to him that God has never failed us. Plus, he shares stories of hidden American heroes who he believes would be honored in "Heaven's Hall of Fame." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the formation of a special counsel, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's reopening of the 2016 Russia investigation, to Trey's possible return to a courtroom, he answers this week's listener questions. Plus, Trey shares why his Christmas gift gets delivered in August! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

From dissecting the role of Congressional hearings to analyzing the parameters of pleading the fifth, Trey invites listeners into his legal class. Plus, Trey has a special message for listeners hoping to grab a signed copy of The Color of Death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a world filled with stark division, there are guiding lights on how kindness, community and hope can restore severed relations. Minister, podcast host and mom of six, Farrell Mason is one of those lights. Trey revisits a conversation with Farrell on how faith and humility are fostered through understanding, community and the possibility of a better tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a former prosecutor Trey has an extensive background in dissecting and working on heinous cases. With that expertise, he answers questions on the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation and Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea in the Idaho murders case. Plus, Trey gives listeners a peak into the world of his debut novel The Color of Death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With decades of legal experience, Trey knows firsthand the rollercoaster of emotions that happens before a verdict is even decided, the interpersonal relationships, which provide more to the story than any crime scene ever could. This summer, Trey is calling on his prosecutorial expertise to pen a new true-crime novel, The Color of Death, releasing with FOX News Books on August 26th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did Trey nearly fail out of college (and what did Dr. Kevin Gilliland have to do with it)? Does Congress need to resurrect legislative oversight, or is it in better shape than most Americans realize? Trey answers these questions and more on today's Q & Trey! Plus, he shares his favorite three sports coaches of all time (and Mary Langston throws in her favorite, too!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot is unfolding in the world right now, but for many Americans, everything else faded into the background when news broke of the catastrophic flooding hitting Texas over the weekend. The disaster has claimed the lives of at least 95 people, including 27 young campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls. Several others remain missing. In moments like this, it’s almost impossible not to look to God and ask, "Why did this happen to innocent children?". It’s a question with no comprehensible answer. Today, Trey acknowledges that heartbreaking truth — but turns to scripture to offer hope. He reminds us that in deep sorrow, we can still trust in the boundless love of Jesus, whose care for children surpasses even the most painful questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been more than two and a half years since the brutal murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen—four University of Idaho students whose lives were tragically cut short in Moscow, Idaho. Months after the killings, Brian Kohberger was named the prime suspect when his DNA was discovered on a knife sheath left at the scene. Despite the evidence, Kohberger maintained his innocence. That was until this week, when he shocked Americans by pleading guilty to all four murders. In today's encore episode, Trey revisits his initial reaction to Kohberger’s not guilty plea and explains why he thought Kohberger would pursue a mental health defense. He also explains why depositions aren’t used in criminal trials—and even sneaks in a few unforgettable golf stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Sunday night, devastating news came out of Idaho, as Americans learned that a gunman opened fire on firefighters responding to a call — ultimately killing two of them. Because the heinous news broke during 'Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy,' the interviews he had prepared weren't aired as breaking news rightfully took priority. So today, Trey chose three conversations that didn't make it to air to share — ones that dive into a range of key issues in the country. First, Trey speaks with CIA Director John Ratcliffe about the ongoing war between Iran and Israel, and how badly Iran's nuclear program was damaged by U.S. strikes. Later, he speaks with Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) about whether he believes the 'big, beautiful bill' will end up on President Trump's desk by July 4th, and welcomes U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to break down major Supreme Court decisions recently made in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Almost 6 months into the second Trump administration, Trey reviews his conversation with George Washington University Law Professor and Fox News Contributor Jonathan Turley on the legal parameters of the executive branch. Professor Turley also shares the judicial advice he would offer incoming presidential administrations. Original air date: February 11, 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a world where senseless violence feels constant, politics are fiercely divisive, and nobody seems interested in having a debate or thinking they could be wrong — it can feel like rationality is becoming extinct. Add to that social media algorithms that tend to feed people content they want to see as opposed to a balanced stream of factual information, and the idea of objectivity can start to feel like a lost cause. So, how do people stay grounded amid all the noise? And is there any value in trying to understand people whose actions seem completely irrational? Author and clinical psychologist Dr. Kevin Gilliland unpacks these complex topics, sharing how to navigate a chaotic world by focusing on your “psychological dashboard” — a set of tools and indicators that help maintain psychological health when things get overwhelming. Plus, Dr. Gilliland and Trey take a walk down memory lane, sharing stories from their college days when their friendship first began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why does it seem like a lot of court verdicts are being overturned lately? And what exactly does it mean to be a "sanctuary city"? Trey tackles these questions and more on today's Q & Trey (and maybe forgets a question, but it happens to the best of us!). He also breaks down how heavy rain can affect golf play and whether he believes Sam Burns should have been granted relief at the U.S. Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Few figures in modern politics have earned both genuine respect and sharp criticism from across the political spectrum — but former Vice President Mike Pence is a rare exception. Known for his unwavering dedication to the Constitution, his faith, and his convictions, Pence has long prioritized principle over popularity. Today, the former Vice President reflects on the current political climate, the alarming rise in political violence across the country, and the future of the Republican Party. He also shares how his faith continues to shape his path forward — a theme that's guiding his new book that's currently in the works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do protestors in Los Angeles seem to know what moves federal ICE agents are going to make? What are the pros and cons of federal term limits? Today, Trey shares his thoughts on these questions and more on today's Q & Trey! And don't worry sports fans, there's one for you too: Trey answers what team he thinks will take it all after a rollercoaster college baseball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and Elon Musk had a close relationship since the President returned to the White House. However, it took Musk disagreeing with a single piece of legislation for their relationship to publicly fall apart. So why did Musk, a powerful man who was given a great deal of access into the federal government, take to X before talking to lawmakers about potentially making changes to the bill? Today, Trey answers this question and discusses a heated topic that has been extensively covered since the weekend: the protests in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices