Florida Governor’s Race & the Rise of the Useful Idiots

The Drive with Trey Radel · Jan 21, 2026 · 37m

Hour 2: On this episode, we kick things off with a deep look at the Florida Governor’s race and what’s already shaping up as a high-stakes political battle in one of the most influential states in the country. We break down the emerging candidates, early messaging, policy contrasts, and what the outcome could mean not just for Florida, but for national politics heading into the next election cycle.From there, Trey takes a hard — and often blunt — deep dive into what he calls “useful idiots.” We examine how emotionally driven narratives, ideological groupthink, and social media outrage culture…