Kim Strassel

Kim Strassel, a Wall Street Journal opinion columnist known for her political and economic insights, joins Alicia Finley, also a WSJ columnist focused on financial reporting. They delve into the current inflation rate of 2.7%, highlighting its impact on households, particularly for essentials like food and shelter. The discussion shifts to Trump's controversial proposal to cap credit-card interest rates at 10%, examining potential economic repercussions, including access to credit and rewards. They also explore the political implications of inflation on lower-income Americans.

Kim Strassel, Howard Kurtz, and Martha MacCallum discuss Trump's timing in surrendering Georgia, the Biden family scandal, the potential consequences of Trump not participating in debates, and the upcoming Republican debate preparations. They also analyze President Biden's visit to Hawaii and his response to a disaster zone, highlighting criticisms surrounding his leadership.

Alicia Finley, a Wall Street Journal columnist focused on economic policies, and Kim Strassel, known for her political commentary, join the discussion on Trump's blame of institutional investors for high housing prices. They dive into the actual impact of these investors on housing supply, revealing they own only a small fraction. The duo explores the true drivers of housing costs, like inflation and zoning laws, and analyze the political motivations behind blaming corporations. They also touch on New York's rent control challenges and the pitfalls of government intervention.

Kim Strassel, a columnist at The Wall Street Journal, and Kate O'Dell, an editorial board member focused on national security, dive into the fallout from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's withdrawal from re-election amidst a massive welfare fraud scandal. They explore how internal party pressure may have influenced his decision and the shocking scale of fraud uncovered. The discussion shifts to the Pentagon's censure of Sen. Mark Kelly for controversial remarks on illegal orders, raising questions about political backlash and the urgent need for bipartisan support in defense.

Colin Levy, an editorial board member at The Wall Street Journal, and Kim Strassel, a prominent political columnist, dive into the recent passage of the SPEED Act aimed at streamlining federal permitting. They explore the challenges posed by NEPA’s lengthy review process and how the new reforms could cut costs for developers and taxpayers. Additionally, Kim discusses the legislative strategy behind the bill and the potential hurdles it faces in the Senate. The duo also examines the political incentives surrounding energy costs and their electoral implications.