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1Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the politics of two criminal cases that have captured public attention, the collapse of Assad regime in Syria, and reactions to comments Trump made to Kristen Welker in a major network interview. Next, Tom talks to founder and past president of the Democratic Leadership Council: Al From, about lessons from Bill Clinton’s rise in the early 1990s. And finally, Carl talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about the challenges of covering Joe Biden as he prepares to wind down his administration.
Andrew, Tom and Washington correspondent for UnHerd - Emily Jashinsky, discuss online and mainstream media commentary following the brutal murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including remarks that rationalize the assassination as a “reality check” for oligarchs. They also talk about a report by The Washington Post citing analysts who say the Trump Administration will shift its anti-terror activities away from white supremacists and other far-right groups. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams will meet with Tom Holman next week, signaling a change in New York's status as a sanctuary city. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP contributor Richard Porter about how the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should seek congressional authorization to achieve sweeping governmental reorganization. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to author James Piereson about his New Criterion article on why Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency should target the N.E.D., and why it's so hard to shut down any government-funded operation.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss new reporting that the White House is considering issuing “preemptive pardons” for government officials who might be targeted by the new Trump administration. On the list for blanket pardons for illegal acts that may have been committed during the Biden presidency: retired general Mark Milley, former GOP Representative Liz Cheney, Senator Elect Adam Schiff and Dr. Anthony Fauci. They also talk about Mitt Romney’s exit from the Senate and the LPGA’s decision to require tour golfers to be female at birth or to have transitioned before the onset of puberty. Then, Tom Bevan and RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss Thursday’s contentious House hearing on the two assassination attempts against Donald Trump, which devolved into a screaming match between Rep. Pat Fallon (R.-TX) and Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to Tevi Troy, senior fellow at the Ronald Regan Institute and the author of "The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry” about what Joe Biden can get done in the less than seven weeks left in his presidency.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss today’s oral arguments at the US Supreme Court challenging a Tennessee law that bars “gender affirming care” on minors. The Biden Administration is arguing that the law discriminates on the basis of sex and is therefore unconstitutional. The Court seems skeptical. They also talk about Penelope Hegseth’s appearance this morning on Fox News explaining her 2018 email to her son accusing him of being an “abuser of women.” Pete Hegseth was on Capitol Hill Wednesday meeting with Senators in advance of his confirmation hearings and told Megyn Kelly in an exclusive interview that he is the right person to lead the Pentagon and retains Donald Trump’s support. Plus, they also discuss the result of the final House race which has been announced: Adam Gray won California's 13th Congressional District, unseating incumbent Republican John Duarte. That means that the GOP will hold 220 seats to the Democrats 215, but with some GOP members nominated to fill positions in the Trump administration, the Republican’s operating majority will be even slimmer, at least for the critical first few months of the new administration. Then lastly, Carl Cannon talks to John Maxwell Hamilton, RCP columnist and Journalism Professor at LSU, about how Democrats should deal with a second Trump administration, and whether a Trumpian revolution will really “Make America Great Again.”
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss reporting by Jane Meyer in The New Yorker on Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s tenure running two non-profit organizations, which includes allegations of drinking, sexism and poor management. They then discuss reporting by Sohrab Ahamri in Compact Magazine that rebuts The New Yorker’s claims. Plus, they have a look at Kevin Dowd’s guest column in the Sunday edition of The New York Times. They also talk about President Biden’s trip to Angola where he talked about slavery, and Donald Trump’s plans to attend this weekend’s celebration of the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral, where he will join more than 50 other world leaders. Next, Carl discusses Hunter Biden’s history with one of his former classmates, RCP contributor and CEO of Rootz.ai, Eric Spitz. Then finally, Andrew talks to James S. Robbins, Academic Dean of the Institute of World Politics in Washington, DC about the war in Syria and how Donald Trump’s Middle East policy will differ from that of Joe Biden's.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the reaction to Hunter Biden’s pardon, and what it may mean for Biden’s legacy. They also talk about the nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI, and MSNBC’s reaction to revelations that host Al Sharpton’s foundation received $500 thousand from the Harris campaign just days before he conducted a friendly interview with her on the network. Next, Andrew Walworth talks to New York Post writer Miranda Devine, author of Laptop from Hell, about why Joe Biden decided to pardon Hunter now and whether other pardons will come in the future. And then Tom Bevan talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about how the White House press office is dealing with the Hunter Biden pardon.
Today's podcast is a flashback episode. First, Tom Bevan talks to Twitter Files author Matt Taibbi about Wikipedia’s removal of the RCP Polling Average before the election and the New York Times criticism of RCP for not weighing its averages. Next, Carl Cannon interviews Tim Shriver, CEO and founder of UNITE, about what Americans can do to improve our public dialogue in the impending second Trump era. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to author Nellie Bowles, columnist for the Free Press and author of the new book "Morning After the Revolution: Dispatches from the Wrong Side of History".
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the origins and history of the Thanksgiving holiday in America. Then, RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann join the discussion to talk about the past year in politics and look forward to changes in 2025. Next, RealClear Defense editor David Craig and former State Department official Peter Berkowitz talk about veterans’ affairs and foreign policy challenges for the incoming Trump administration. And rounding it out, RCP Senior Copy Editor Cathi Warren joins the fun to talk about what she is thankful for, and to provide an insight into what goes into publishing RealClearPolitics daily.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ video remarks to supporters released on Monday, and Harris campaign senior advisor David Plouffe's revelation that Harris’ internal polling never showed her with a lead. They also talk about the nomination of lockdown critic Jay Bhattacharya of Stanford University to head the National Institutes of Health. Next, Andrew Walworth talks to Jay Bhattacharya, Trump’s nominee to head the NIH, about the importance of free speech and unfettered debate in discussing scientific issues. And winding it up, Carl Cannon talks with Emily Jashinsky, Washington correspondent for UnHerd, about Trump’s plan to “drain the swamp,” and what it may mean for business-as-usual within the beltway.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss Monday’s decision to dismiss Special Counsel Jack Smith’s cases against Donald Trump, and President Biden’s proposal to add Medicare and Medicaid coverage for Ozempic and other weight loss drugs – a move opposed by Trump’s HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kenney Jr. They also talk about reports that longtime Trump insider and aide Boris Epshteyn is the subject of an internal probe by Trump’s attorneys for trying to sell access to the President Elect. Plus, a look at repercussions from Trump’s plan to place a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende about whether the 2024 results were “Trump-specific” or reveal a long-term trend within the GOP, and why California takes so long to count votes. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to Republican strategist John Feehery about how Speaker Mike Johnson will lead given his slender majority in the House, and what the nomination of former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary will mean for public sector unions.
Andrew, Carl, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss a new CBSNews/YouGov poll that shows a majority of Americans approve of the Trump transition so far, and examine Democrats’ reaction to Trump’s plans including Mayor Mike Johnston of Denver who promises to resist the deportation of illegal immigrants from his city. They also talk about Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi’s possible role in pardoning the January 6th defendants, and a recent New York Times article on how older Americans react when their children decide not to procreate due to fear of global warming. Plus, Phil Wegmann discusses his article to be published Tuesday in RCP on how the GOP changed its strategy to get voters to the polls in 2024. And finally, Independent Center president and consumer psychologist Lura Forcum provides Andrew Walworth with tips on how to discuss politics over Thanksgiving, and talks about the role of independent voters in the 2024 election and beyond.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the nomination of former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, and what's next for former nominee Matt Gaetz. They also talk about the International Criminal Court (ICC) which has issued an arrest warrant for Israel’s Prime Minister Bebe Netenyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, who was reportedly killed in an airstrike last summer. Also, a look at escalation in the Ukraine War, as Moscow fires a new type of missile into Ukraine in response to Ukraine’s use of US made missiles to hit military targets inside Russia. Next, Andrew talks to RealClear Pennsylvania editor Charles McElwee about Senator Bob Casey’s concession to Republican challenger Dave McCormick and Governor Josh Shapiro’s future in a state that is becoming increasingly red. And finally, RCP Contributor Charlie Stone talks to former NIH Director Frances Collins about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services and how to restore trust in America’s health care institutions.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the withdrawal of the nomination of former Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general (and his political future) and they also discuss the status of Pete Hegseth’s nomination to head the Department of Defense. Plus, they talk about the upcoming conflict between state and municipal leaders and the Trump administration over federal deportation of illegal immigrants. Next, they discuss how the RCP Average performed in terms of anticipating the results of the 2024 election, and the fight over transgenders using female facilities in Congress. And finally, Andrew and Carl talk to RCP contributor Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution about US policy toward China and the role public diplomacy may play in the upcoming Trump administration.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss Trump's new cabinet nominations including Linda McMahon to be Secretary of Education and Dr. Mehmet Oz to be administrator of Medicare and Medicaid. Also, they give a breakdown of where the $1.5 billion went that the Harris campaign spent in just ten weeks. Plus, they chat about Comcast’s decision to spin off MSNBC and some of its other cable channels into a new company and what that may mean for cable news, and they look at a new television ad from Jaguar that is being called “Budlight 2.0". Next, White House correspondent Phil Wegmann interviews Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) on her resolution requiring members of Congress to use the restrooms and facilities that correspond with their biological sex. This comes as Rep-elect Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, prepares to take office. And lastly, Carl Cannon talks to RCP Investigations contributor Lee Fang about Robert F. Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative and the populist politics surrounding his choice as a Trump administration cabinet official.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the still unsettled Senate election in Pennsylvania, where incumbent Bob Casey has yet to concede the race to challenger Dave McCormick, and they look ahead to the 2025 elections in Virginia and New Jersey. They also talk about a new poll from Echelon Insights which shows that 41 percent of Democrats think Kamala Harris should run atop the party’s ticket in 2028. Plus, they discuss the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address which was delivered 161 years ago today. Next, Tom Bevan talks to White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about Trump’s latest cabinet picks including Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary. And then, Andrew Walworth talks to Catholic University professor Jakub Grygiel about Ukraine’s recent use of American-made missiles to strike deep within Russian territory and Moscow’s announcement that it is changing its nuclear doctrine to allow for the use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the announcement that Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski met with Donald Trump last Friday, and President Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike deep within Russian territory. They also talk about the reports of conflict between Elon Musk and key Trump advisors. Next, Tom Bevan talks to independent journalist Matt Taibi about his recent article on Wikipedia’s treatment of RCP’s polling average and the state of polling in the wake of the 2024 election. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to Brad Lips, CEO of Atlas Network about efforts to strengthen civil society around the globe and promoting democracy in the 21st century.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the nominations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be Trump’s HHS secretary and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum leading the Interior Department. They also talk about Trump’s promise to end “wokeness” in education, and this week’s House hearings on UFO’s and whether the Trump administration will release more information on UFO phenomenon. Next, Tom talks to Richard Porter, National Committee member for the RNC from Illinois, about Matt Gaetz and other Trump appointees. And then Andrew talks to RCP contributor Charlie Tidmarsh, author of the “This Week in Censorship” column about how Trump’s election will alter efforts to fight disinformation by the State Department and other agencies.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss historic precedents for Matt Gaetz’ nomination for attorney general, and how Washington is reacting to the appointment. Also reaction to Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as director of national intelligence. They also talk about the Associated Press’ calling the House for the GOP and how Republicans in marginal districts will handle the Trump agenda. Also, some Democrats and members of the media condemn the US electorate in the wake of the election results, including Stephen Colbert who told his audience, “The majority has spoken, and they said they don’t care that much about democracy.” Next, Andrew talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about Republican reaction to the Matt Gaetz appointment, what was really discussed at Wednesday’s Trump/Biden meeting, and Biden’s agenda for his six-day overseas trip to Peru and Brazil. And finally, Carl interviews Tim Shriver, CEO and founder of UNITE, about what we can do to improve our public dialogue in the coming Trump era.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss Senator John Thune of South Dakota being chosen as Senate Leader and Donald Trump’s meeting with Joe Biden at the White House. They also talk about Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy being named co-heads of Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency and the debate among Democrats on the role of transgender rights as a campaign issue in 2024. Next, Andrew talks to RealClear Defense contributor John Waters about Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense, Fox News host and author Pete Hegseth. And then, Charlie Stone, host of “The Unknowns” on RealClearPolitics, talks to Jeh Johnson, former Secretary of Homeland Security under President Obama, about potential stumbling blocks to Trump’s plan for the mass deportation of illegal immigrants.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss Trump's latest cabinet picks including reports that Marco Rubio will be named Secretary of State, and what GOP control of the House will mean for Trump’s agenda. They also talk about the fight to lead Republicans in the Senate (Thune vs. Cornyn vs. Scott) and today’s visit to Washington by California governor Gavin Newsom. Plus, the post-election decline in viewership at MSNBC and CNN, and Chris Wallace’s decision to leave CNN for the world of podcasting. And then finally, Andrew Walworth talks to Charles McElwee, editor of RealClear Pennsylvania, about the potential recount of the senate race between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican challenger Dave McCormick, and the political future of Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro.
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