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Aug 7, 2024 • 47min

The Reasons for Kamala Harris’ Choice of Governor Tim Walz as Her Running Mate, President Biden’s Lame Duck Presidency, and Rep. Cori Bush’s Loss in Last Night’s Democratic Missouri Primary.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the reasons for Kamala Harris’ selection of Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate and Rep. Cori Bush’s loss in last night’s Democratic Missouri primary. Then, they talk about President Biden’s lame duck presidency and the return of “Zuckerbucks”. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende about the strategy behind the Harris team’s pick of Tim Walz for vice president. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to Patricia Murphy, columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, about the presidential race in the critical swing state of Georgia, and Donald Trump’s continued feud with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.
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Aug 6, 2024 • 47min

Kamala Harris’ Chooses Governor Tim Waltz as a Running Mate, the New RCP Poll Which Shows Harris Beating Trump, and Donald Trump’s Ongoing Feud with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ selection of Governor Tim Waltz of Minnesota as her running mate and whether that choice will help the Democratic ticket in the critical swing states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Then, they talk about the most recent RCP poll average which shows Harris beating Trump in both the two-way and five-way contest and Donald Trump’s ongoing feud with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and how that may effect the race there this fall. Next, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann on Democrat and Republican strategies to define Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Waltz to undecided voters. And winding it up, Carl talks to RCP contributor Greg Orman, author of “A Declaration of Independents”, about the Democratic ticket.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 47min

"Trump Cash" or "Kamala Crash?" Also, RFK Jr.'s Central Park Bear and Veepstakes Comes Down to the Final Two

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the effect of the latest economic news on the presidential race and the final stretch of the Democratic Veep stakes in anticipation of tomorrow’s official announcement. They also talk about the weekend’s polls and how they affect the RCP averages, plus the strange but true story about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the dead bear cub he deposited in Central Park. Next, Carl Cannon talks to Hoover Institution historian Michael Auslin about the US/Russia prisoner swap and whether a wider war is coming in the Middle East. And finally, Tom talks to RCP national correspondent Susan Crabtree about her most recent article on the Secret Service, including revelations that Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and others in top agency leadership positions wanted to destroy the cocaine discovered in the White House last summer.
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Aug 2, 2024 • 43min

J.D. Vance, Evan Gershkovich, and the Paris Olympics

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Wegmann’s interview with J.D. Vance, the return of Evan Gershkovich and other prisoners held by Russia, and the current state of the Veepstakes within the Democratic Party. Carl Cannon talks RCP contributor Eric Spitz about Israel and the Paris Olympics. And RCP contributor Charlie Stone interviews Neil Hoyne, chief strategist at Google and author of Converted: The Data-Driven Way to Win Customers' Hearts about the future of artificial intelligence.
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Aug 1, 2024 • 47min

The “Virtualization” of the Harris Campaign, the State of Robert F. Kennedy’s Presidential Bid, and the Fallout from Yesterday’s Appearance by Donald Trump at the National Association of Black Journalists’ Convention

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the online presidential nominating process adopted by the DNC which starts today, and the “virtualization” of the Harris campaign. Also, the fallout from yesterday’s appearance by Donald Trump at the National Association of Black Journalists’ convention in Chicago. Then they talk about the state of Robert F. Kennedy’s presidential bid, and look at new five-way polls that show third-party and independent voters moving toward Harris. Next, Carl Cannon talks to RCP’s Adeline Von Drehle about today’s prisoner swap between the US and Russia that freed Evan Gershkovich and other Americans held in Russian jails. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to J. Baxter Oliphant of The Pew Research Center about a new Pew survey on American attitudes to Ukraine and the role of foreign policy in November’s election.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 44min

Kamala Harris’ Rally Last Night in Atlanta, New Swing State Polls from Bloomberg/Morning Consult, and the Results of the Arizona Primaries

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ rally last night in Atlanta and whether the state of Georgia is now in play. They also talk about new polls including swing state polls from Bloomberg/Morning Consult and the results of yesterday’s Arizona primaries. Next, Andrew and Carl chat about today’s appearance by Donald Trump at the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago. And winding it up, Andrew and Carl talk with White House correspondent Phil Wegmann who is on the road with GOP vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance.
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Jul 30, 2024 • 43min

Congressional Hearings on the Secret Services’ Handling of Security During the Trump Assassination Attempt, the Democratic Veep Stakes, and Biden’s Proposals to Reform the Supreme Court

Andrew, Tom, and Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende talk about today’s congressional hearings into the Secret Services’ handling of security during the Trump assassination attempt and the politics of President Joe Biden’s proposals to reform the Supreme Court. They also discuss new polls that show Democrats still underwater on issues even as Harris moves up in head-to-head and five-way matchups. Plus, a look at the Democratic Veep stakes. Then, Andrew talks to Heather Mac Donald of The Manhattan Institute about her recent article on the importance of rebranding The Boy Scouts of America to “Scouting America,” and the status of young men in today’s society. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to former California representative Mary Bono, who now chairs Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse (MAPDA) about the plight of family caregivers dealing with opioid addiction.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 43min

The Power of "New Media" in the Election, New Swing State Polls from The New York Times and Fox News, and J. D. Vance’s Position on the Trump Ticket

Andrew, Tom, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss press coverage of Kamala Harris and the power of "new media" in this election cycle. Then, they talk about the new swing state polls from The New York Times and Fox News and J. D. Vance’s position on the Trump ticket. After that, they discuss the controversy of the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics and how the Trump campaign is shifting strategy to deal with the candidacy of Kamala Harris. Then lastly, Carl Cannon talks to RealClear History editor Lawrence C. Bostic III about the 57th anniversary of the fire on the USS Forrestal, one of the worst in American naval history, which claimed the lives of 134 servicemen and injured 161.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 43min

Obamas’ Endorsement of Kamala Harris, New Polls that Show Harris Gaining Over Biden, and Reactions to J.D. Vance’s Comments on “Childless Cat Ladies”

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the Obamas’ cellphone endorsement of Kamala Harris and the reactions to J.D. Vance’s comments to Tucker Carslon from 2021 on “childless cat ladies”. They also talk about new polls that show Harris gaining over Biden but still trailing Trump in most swing states. Plus, a look ahead at the Olympics. Next, Carl Cannon talks to RCP’s Gabriella Fine about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress and his follow-up meetings with Biden, Harris, and Trump. And then, Carl talks to Patrick Kennedy, former representative from Rhode Island, about bipartisan efforts to help family caregivers deal with the opioid crisis.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 43min

The New Kamala Harris Ad Featuring Beyonce, New Swing State Polls, and Pro-Palestinian Protests During Benjamin Netanyahu's Visit to the U.S.

A.B. Stoddard, a Bulwark columnist, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dive into the intriguing world of political influence. They discuss Kamala Harris's new ad featuring Beyoncé and how it aims to energize her campaign. The pair also analyze recent Emerson College polling data that sheds light on swing state dynamics. Additionally, they reflect on the significant protests during Netanyahu's visit, underscoring the complexity of free speech in the political arena and its implications for upcoming elections.

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