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RealClearPolitics Podcast

The New House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader

Jan 4, 2025
45:05
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the drama behind today’s vote for Speaker in the House and they look at Senator John Thune (R-SD), the new Senate Majority Leader. They also talk about Thursday’s recognition by Joe Biden of former Rep. Liz Cheney for her role in investigating Donald Trump and the activities of January 6th and the GOP reaction. Plus, Thursday’s New York Times article on the increasing threat of danger for New York City subway riders, and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says alcoholic beverages should carry cancer warnings to increase awareness that drinking is now a leading cause of preventable cancer. Then finally, Tom Bevan talks to commentator Stephen Moore about President Biden’s announcement that he will stop the $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel by the Japanese company Nippon Steel.

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