Andrew, Tom, Carl, White House correspondent Phil Wegmann, and Un-herd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky discuss RFK Jr.’s decision to drop out of the race. They also talk about the latest polls and Donald Trump’s appearance yesterday in a town that the DNC calls the home of the KKK in Michigan. Next, Adeline Von Drehle and James Freeman of the Wall Street Journal discuss the Obama’s appearance last night at the Democratic National Convention. And finally, the panel discusses the economics of the Democratic platform and the heightened role of “influencers” at the DNC.

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, White House reporter Phil Wegmann, and national correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss last night’s addresses by Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton. The panel also talks about the rhetoric of the Harris campaign, including the Democrats’ use of “freedom,” a word that had been largely identified with the G0P. Next, they look forward to tonight’s speeches by Barrack and Michelle Obama. And finally, Susan Crabtree reports on the latest news about her investigation of the Secret Service and the upcoming congressional investigation into the agency, spurred largely by her reporting.

Broadcasting Live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann look forward to the big speech by President Joe Biden and discuss Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. They also talk about the latest polls and the importance of Pennsylvania to the presidential race. Next, Columnist and author Juan Williams joins the panel to discuss the legacy of Jesse Jackson, who will be celebrated at the Democratic Convention and the evolution of race and identity politics in the Democratic Party. And finally, Independent television producer and reporter Alex Walworth joins the panel to discuss the protests at the Democratic Convention including those by pro-abortion activists and pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

Susan Crabtree, National Political Correspondent for RCP, dives into alarming allegations surrounding the Secret Service, including breaches and misconduct. Kamala Harris discusses her economic agenda, tackling issues like price gouging and housing affordability. Tim Walz faces scrutiny over his connections to China as the House Oversight Committee investigates. The podcast also highlights the role of comedy in politics, addressing the impact of cancel culture and the tension between humor and societal norms.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss today’s joint appearance by President Biden and Vice President Harris in Maryland and the Biden/Harris record on the economy. They also chat about the politics of the upcoming vice-presidential debate and the resignation of Columbia University president Minouche Shafik. Next, Tom talks to Andrew Parasiliti of the RAND Corporation about the future of the Middle East. And rounding it out, Carl talks to Wesley Donehue, CEO of Push Digital, a Republican fundraising and campaign media company about the 2024 campaign.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl look ahead to next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago and discuss brand new swing state polls from The Cook Political Report. They also discuss the release of new documents from the US State Department revealing that Hunter Biden sought help from diplomats while his father was serving as vice president and the political implications of this summer’s Covid resurgence. Then, Carl talks to futurist and technology expert George Gilder about Israel and the future of the Middle East. And lastly, Andrew talks to James Freeman of The Wall Street Journal about Kamala Harris’ efforts to distance herself from the Biden economic record and the European Union’s warning to Elon Musk issued in advance of his conversation on X with Donald Trump.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss last night’s two-hour interview of Donald Trump by Elon Musk on X and changing press attitudes toward censorship as evidenced by an exchange between a Washington Post Reporter and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. They also talk about the politics of the “no tax on tips” position that has been adopted by both the Trump and Harris campaigns and the repercussions of yesterday’s announcement that Arizona will have an abortion referendum on the ballot this November. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende about how to interpret political polls. And lastly, Carl Cannon talks to RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree about the latest news on Donald Trump’s Secret Service detail, which, according to her reporting has been beset by “internal division.”

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the Harris campaign’s “vibe,” talk about the latest polls and how RCP decides which to include in its average, and look  at a report in the New York Times regarding a top Disney executive’s close ties to Kamala Harris, and check in on the state of the Trump campaign and vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance’s appearance on the weekend talk shows.  Then, Tom Bevan talks with former congressman Tim Ryan about the state of the presidential race.

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Donald Trump’s press conference yesterday (including his story about a helicopter ride with former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown) and Kamala Harris’ campaign strategy in Arizona. Then, they talk about whether Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz will appeal to red-state voters in the upper Midwest and the 50th anniversary of Richard Nixon’s presidential resignation. Next, Andrew Walworth talks to foreign policy expert Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution about the possibility of a wider war in the Middle East and whether Iran will attack Israel as soon as this weekend. And winding it up, Carl Cannon talks to historian Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Library, on the role of vice presidents in governing, and what history tells us about the Harris candidacy.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Donald Trump’s press conference from Mar-a-Lago and Kamala Harris’ confrontation with pro-Palestinian demonstrators at a campaign rally in Detroit. They also talk about the important role of undecided voters in presidential elections and President Biden’s interview with CBS News that will be released this weekend. Next, Andrew talks to Republican strategist John Feehery about Tim Walz’ congressional record and whether he helps the Democratic ticket in the critical swing states of the upper Midwest. And winding it up, Carl talks to Luke A. Nichter, professor of history at Chapman University on the 50th anniversary of Richard Nixon’s resignation in response to the Watergate scandal.