RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss last night’s private dinner for top investors in the Trump family’s $TRUMP crypto coin. Also, today a judge halted the Trump administration’s move to strip Harvard of its ability to enroll international students. They also talk about what has changed in the five years since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis by police, which happened on May 25, 2020. Plus, this week’s “You Can’t Be Serious” segment. Next, Carl talks to Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz about his new book "The Preventative State", which deals with balancing the increasing capacity of new technology to predict and prevent crime and the preservation of civil liberty. And finally, Andrew talks to RCP contributor and author John J. Waters on how Americans should mark Memorial Day, and Trump’s now aborted plan to change the name of Veterans Day to “Victory Day for World War I,” a move that was opposed by many veterans’ groups.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss last night’s assassination of a Jewish couple who worked at the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC. And they talk about Trump’s budget bill which now moves to the Senate, after passing in the House by a single vote. Then they discuss Elon Musk’s decision to spend less time and money on politics and more on running his companies. Plus, they wonder what role Hunter and Jill Biden played in running the Biden White House. Next, Carl Cannon talks to Republican elections attorney Cleta Mitchell about issues that could affect the 2026 midterm elections. And winding it up, Tom Bevan talks to RCP Contributor Richard Porter about Trump's Big, Beautiful Budget Bill.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s Oval Office meeting between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. They also discuss Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio’s second day of Senate hearings on U.S. foreign policy. Then, they talk about Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s decision to veto a bill that would have set up a state commission on slavery reparations. Plus, the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division opened an investigation into Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after public statements about his hiring practices. Next, Tom talks to RCP White House reporter Phil Wegmann about the status of the budget bill and the behind-the-scenes negotiations within the Republican House caucus. And finally, Carl talks to Democratic strategist Dan Strother about the current state of the Democratic Party and the impact of recent revelations concerning Joe Biden’s health and acuity during his presidency.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reactions from Donald Trump and Hakeem Jeffries to the announcement this weekend that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Also, Rep. LaMonica McIver (D.-NJ) is charged with felony assault against a federal officer during a protest earlier this month at and ICE detention center. Then, they discuss the Supreme Court’s 8-1 decision to allow the Trump Administration to remove temporary protective status for 350,000 Venezuelan migrants, and former FBI director James Comey telling MSNBC how he found a shell formation spelling out “8647” on a beach walk with his wife. Plus, they talk about the resignation of CBS News president Wendy McMahon, who is leaving because she “could not agree on the path forward with management” regarding Paramount’s apparent plans to settle a lawsuit with President Trump over the editing of a television interview with Kamala Harris. Then lastly, former U.S. Ambassador the United Nations and Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton talks to RCP Contributor Charlie Stone about Trump’s approach to the Middle East and what it's like to advise Trump on foreign policy matters.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss reactions to the announcement this weekend that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, as well as the release of audiotapes of Biden’s October 2023 interviews with special counsel Robert Hur regarding his handling of classified documents. They also talk about Sen. Chuck Schumer’s contention that personnel cuts at the Coast Guard may be the cause of this weekend’s tragic accident involving a Mexican tall ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, taking two lives and injuring 17. Plus, Trump calls for an investigation into payments to celebrities who endorsed Kamala Harris, including Bruce Springsteen, Oprah Winfrey, and Beyonce. Next, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about the latest in President Trump’s peace efforts in Ukraine. And finally, Carl talks to RealClear Religion contributor Myra Kahn Adams about growing tension between Vice President J.D Vance and Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, and her ongoing series, “Bible Study For Those Who Don’t Read The Bible.”

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss reactions to former FBI director James Comey’s Instagram post of the numbers “8647” spelled out using seashells on the beach, which some have interpreted as a threat aimed at President Trump. Also, current FBI director Kash Patel says he will move 1,500 agents out of Washington, and that the FBI will leave the Hoover Building in downtown DC. They also talk about the politics behind a House resolution introduced by Rep. Summer Lee (D.-PA) yesterday designed to give reparations to descendants of American slaves. PLUS this week's “You Can’t Be Serious” – a look at the most outrageous statements or events of the past week. Next, Carl Cannon talks to historian Jason Steinhauer about Trump’s decision to fire Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress and congressional reaction to the move. And lastly, RCP contributor Maggie Miller talks to journalist John Murawski about his recent reporting on the University of Austin (UATX) and the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas. Both are part of a growing national movement hoping to revive classical education by emphasizing the Great Books, free markets, and individual liberty.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Rahm Emanual’s appearance on The View, where he hinted he was “in training” for a presidential run. Also, a new poll by the polling firm co/efficient shows that 26 percent of voters believe that no one is the face of the Democratic Party, tied with 26 percent who believe is it New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. They also talk about today’s Supreme Court hearing on whether federal judges can restrict the Trump Administration’s restrictions on the mandatory right to citizenship for all children born in the U.S. Plus, they chat about 3 Yale professors who say they're moving to Canada because of President Trump and Bruce Springsteen berating Trump as he starts his “Land of Hopes and Dreams” tour in England. Next, Carl talks to Peter Berkowitz, former Director of Policy Planning at the State Department, about President Trump’s meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, nuclear negotiations with Iran, and the idea of a “freedom zone” in Gaza administered by the U.S. And finally, Andrew talks to John Feehery, former press secretary to House Speaker Dennis Hastert, about the internal politics behind the current Congressional budget negotiations and whether the GOP will hold the House in the 2026 midterms.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s news that the budget bill moved out of the House Ways and Means Committee on a party line vote, and the grand jury indictment of Judge Hannah Duggan on two charges of obstruction of justice that carry a maximum penalty of six years in prison and a $350,000 fine. They also talk about the reaction to the new book “Original Sin” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson and a new article by New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger. Plus, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s statement that three Democratic representatives committed felonies while visiting an ICE facility in Newark last Friday. Also, Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are deemed eligible for induction in the Baseball Hall of Fame. And finally, Tom Bevan talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about the latest news concerning President Trump’s trip to the Middle East.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss new economic data that shows inflation cooling for the third straight month, and the new book "Original Sin" by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. They also talk about the internal politics of the Democratic National Committee, which is considering voiding last February’s election of David Hogg as vice chairman because the vote violated party rules on gender representation. Next, Tom Bevan talks to Josh Kraushaar, editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider about US/Israeli relations in light of Trump’s trip to the Middle East and the release of American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, who had been held by Hamas for nineteen months. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s challenges funding healthcare for illegal immigrants and a new directive on solving the state’s homelessness crisis.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Donald Trump’s four-day visit to the Middle East and the release of U.S. hostage Eden Alexander. Also, they talk about the announcement by the Trump Administration of major advances in trade negotiations with both China and the United Kingdom. Plus, recent safety issues at Newark Liberty Airport and how Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and the Federal Aviation Agency are responding. And finally, Andrew talks to RealClear Health editor Jerry Rogers about today’s presidential executive order saying Medicaid will now pay only the lowest price charged to any customer when it comes to purchasing drugs.