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Sep 17, 2024 • 45min

The Latest News on the 2nd Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump, a Look at Brand New Polls from Swing States, and the New Feature Film “Am I Racist?”

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the latest news on the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump and look at brand new polls from Pennsylvania and other swing states. They also talk about Hillary Clinton’s remarks to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow last night regarding criminal charges against purveyors of what she calls disinformation, plus the new feature film “Am I Racist?” from Matt Walsh of The Daily Wire. Next, Tom Bevan talks with RCP senior election analyst Sean Trende about the state of the race with seven weeks to go to Election Day. And lastly, Carl Cannon talks with National Journal White House correspondent George Condon about Donald Trump and presidential rhetoric.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 47min

The Political Impact of the Second Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump, Kamala Harris’ First Solo TV Interview, and Calls for Politicians of Both Parties to Tone Down Their Rhetoric.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the political impact of the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump and calls for politicians of both parties to tone down their rhetoric. They also talk about Kamala Harris’ first solo television interview on a local ABC affiliate in Pennsylvania last Friday, and J.D. Vance’s appearances on several Sunday shows this past weekend, including an interview with Dana Bash of CNN. Then, Tom Bevan talks with RCP national political correspondent Susan Crabtree about the performance of the Secret Service during Sunday’s assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and whether Trump is receiving adequate protection from future attacks. And finally, Carl Cannon talks with author Joseph Sweeney, veteran CIA lawyer, about his new book: “Dangerous Injustice: How Democrats Weaponized the DOJ to Protect Biden and Persecute Trump.”
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Sep 13, 2024 • 47min

The Potential Impact of a Government Shutdown on Competitive House Races, the Risk of Escalation in the Ukraine War, and Will ABC Have an External Review of their Presidential Debate Conduct?

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the suggestion by Democratic strategist Mark Penn that ABC News conduct an external review of the network’s conduct of this week’s presidential debate. They also look forward to the vice presidential debate scheduled for October 1st and they talk about the potential impact of a government shutdown on competitive House races and the risk of escalation in Ukraine War if the US and Britain loosen restrictions to allow deeper strikes within Russian territory. Next, Carl Cannon talks with Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service reporter, about media coverage of religious issues and the relationship between evangelicals and Donald Trump. Then finally, RCP contributor Charlie Stone talks with former CNN journalist Andrea Koppel about her career choices and life lessons learned in the shadow of a famous father.
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Sep 12, 2024 • 47min

Reactions Over the Presidential Debate, the Latest Swing State Polls, and Does Winning the Debate Translate into Victory ?

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss who won the presidential debate and whether winning the debate will translate into a victory in the election. They also talk about the latest swing state polls which show a tight race between Trump and Harris and John Kirby’s statements on veterans who criticized President Joe Biden’s handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Plus, the potential impact of Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and the importance of celebrity endorsements overall. Next, Andrew Walworth talks to political scientist Lara M. Brown about the upcoming vice presidential debate scheduled for October 1st and whether today’s good economic news is arriving in time to help Kamala Harris and her fellow Democrats win in November. Then winding it up, Carl Cannon talks with Bill Whalen of the Hoover Institution about California politics, earthquakes, political debates, and baseball.
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Sep 11, 2024 • 47min

Last Night's Presidential Debate, the Performance of ABC Debate Hosts David Muir and Linsey Davis, and Will Trump and Harris Agree to a Second Debate?

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss last night’s presidential debate and its impact on the 2024 election. They also talk about the performance of ABC debate hosts David Muir and Linsey Davis and whether the two candidates will agree to a second debate. Plus, the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the US and whether the national unity of that moment can be recaptured in today’s era of fractious politics. Then finally, Andrew Walworth interviews national security expert Thom Shanker, author of “Age of Danger,” about 9/11 and how it shaped America’s response to terrorism and other security threats.
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Sep 10, 2024 • 47min

The Impact of the Presidential Debate, the State of the Race for the Senate, and the Harris Campaign’s New Policy Pages on their Website

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the potential impact of tonight’s presidential debate and the Harris campaign’s addition of “policy pages” to its website. They also talk about the state of the race for the Senate including contests in Florida, Ohio, Montana, Maryland and Texas. Next, Andrew talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about how the White House is handling the press since Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket. And finally, Carl talks with Democratic strategist Lanny Davis about the stakes for both Trump and Harris in tonight’s presidential debate.
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Sep 9, 2024 • 47min

Looking Forward to Tomorrow’s Presidential Debate, the Latest New York Times/Sienna Poll, and Donald Trump’s Changing Position on Marijuana Legalization

Andrew, Tom, and RCP national political correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss the latest New York Times/Sienna poll which shows Trump slightly ahead of Harris among likely voters. They also look forward to tomorrow’s presidential debate and talk about Donald Trump’s changing position on marijuana legalization and the latest revelations regarding the Iranian plans to assassinate Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Nikki Haley. Next, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about his recent RCP interview with former Vice President Mike Pence and Pence’s advice for how Trump should debate Kamala Harris. And lastly, Andrew talks to Charles Kupchan of the Council on Foreign Relations about Donald Trump’s isolationist foreign policy and how Democrats should respond.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 47min

Looking Ahead to Next Week’s Presidential Debate, New Polls that Show Tightening Senate Races, and the Return of Anti-Israeli Protests on US Campuses

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Emily Jashinsky, Washington correspondent for the UnHerd website, look forward to next week’s presidential debate and discuss new polls that show some tightening Senate races. They also talk about the return of anti-Israeli protests on US campuses and media coverage of J. D. Vance’s comments on this week’s school shooting in Georgia. Next, Tom Bevan talks to pollster David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center about where third-party and undecided voters will ultimately land in November’s election. And lastly, Andrew Walworth talks to Charlie Tidmarsh, who writes the “This Week in Censorship” column for RCP, about a new op-ed by the publisher of the New York Times on Donald Trump’s threat to the free press, as well as Brazil’s banning of the X platform and Elon Musk’s response.
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Sep 5, 2024 • 47min

DOJ Says Vladimir Putin is Trying to Sway Voters in Favor of Donald Trump, Do Democrats or Republicans Have a Better Effort to Get-Out-the-Vote?, and Trump Says He'll Name Elon Musk to Head a Commission on Government Efficiency

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Donald Trump’s announcement today that if elected he’ll name Elon Musk to head a commission on government efficiency, and whether Democrats or Republicans now have a better get-out-the-vote effort for the November election. They also talk about the Biden Justice Department’s allegation that Vladimir Putin is trying to sway voters in favor of Donald Trump and how much influence Russia really has over US political discourse. Plus, a look at how corporations like Ford, Harley-Davidson, and Lowes are retreating from their embrace of political correctness. Next, Andrew talks to political consultant and pollster Ron Faucheux about his advice for both Trump and Harris in next week’s presidential debate. And finally, Carl talks with author and former National Security Council spokesman John Ullyot about his new book, “The Biden Harris Betrayal: Weak, Woke on the World Stage.”
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Sep 4, 2024 • 47min

The Effect of Recent Immigration on the US Economy, New Swing State Polls from CNN, and Can Harris Win with a “Vibes” Strategy?

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss new swing state polls from CNN and whether Harris can win with a “vibes” strategy that avoids making specific policy proposals. They also talk about the effect of recent immigration on the US economy, and how immigration features in the presidential race. Plus, they chat about Tim Walz’ brother who has commented on the Democratic vice-presidential nominee’s fitness for office. Is the media giving the Walz family fair coverage compared to other candidates’ family stories? Next, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about the critical Senate race in Pennsylvania. And finishing up, Andrew talks to former state department official Peter Berkowitz about the Biden/Harris administration’s approach to peace talks in the Middle East in the wake of this weekend’s murder by Hamas of six hostages, including the 23-year-old American civilian, Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

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