RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to quell riots in Los Angeles, and the response of California Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass. They also talk about the detention of Great Thunberg and other activists who attempted to deliver food aid to Gaza by boat, and ABC News’ decision to suspend correspondent Terry Moran following his early Sunday morning social media post attacking White House advisor Stephen Miller and President Trump. Then, Carl Cannon and Andrew Walworth talk to RCP national correspondent Susan Crabtree about the difficult relationship between Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump, and who benefits politically from their current battle. And finally, Tom Bevan talks to Ned Ryun, founder and CEO of American Majority, a nonprofit that provides training to conservative candidates, about why he believes House and Senate Republicans should put aside fiscal differences and pass President Trump’s budget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the policy differences behind the schism between President Trump and Elon Musk, and what it may mean for legislation and the future of the Republican Party. They also talk about a new initiative by the Democratic Party to study and connect with young male voters, and they have their “You Can’t Be Serious” stories for the week. Next, Carl Cannon and Andrew Walworth talk to presidential historian Tevi Troy about the 81st anniversary of D-Day, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and yesterday’s Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Fredrich Merz. And finally, RCP contributor Charlie Stone talks to Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal about his new book, On Character: Choices That Define A Life and lessons learned from his life in military service. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the war of words that has erupted between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and a look at last night’s debate among Democratic candidates for New York City Mayor. They also talk about the new order signed by President Trump that bars travelers and immigrants from 12 countries and restricts entry from seven others. Plus, former Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has announced that she is leaving the Democratic Party in advance of publishing a book on her White House experience. Next, Carl Cannon talks to Meredith Sumpter, president and CEO of FairVote, about the Democratic gubernatorial primary in New Jersey next week and why she thinks ranked choice voting would improve the process. And finally, Tom Bevan talks to actor and director Dean Caine about his film that is being released this weekend, “Little Angels,” which he wrote, produced and directed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest polling numbers from Real Clear Politics, including polls that measure President Trump’s approval rating and how voters respond to a generic congressional ballot question. Also, Democratic Arizona governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a Republican-backed measure that would have banned China from buying property close to U.S. airbases in the state. Is this good policy, and is it good politics? Then, they are joined by RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann to discuss the black-tie gala on Tuesday night hosted by the new think tank, The American Compass Institute. The event featured both Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance. Can this new think tank turn Trump’s ideas into a coherent governing philosophy? Next, Carl Cannon talks to pollster John Della Volpe about his new poll for the Democratic Party looking at young male voters, just released today. The poll is part of the DNC’s two-year, $20 million initiative to study young men and how Democrats can reach them. And finally, Tom talks to Edward Yingling, co-founder of Princetonians for Free Speech, about an exclusive RCP article by recent Princeton graduate Danielle Shapiro outlining the university’s recent policies and statements on reining in antisemitism on campus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the Justice Department’s decision to launch an investigation into the use of the autopen by staff to put President Biden’s signature on last-minute pardons, and border czar Tom Homan warns of a major terrorist attack involving some of the 2 million illegals who evaded ICE detention when crossing the border. They also talk about Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer’s demand for an apology from Elon Musk for his DOGE activities, and a new report from Senator Elizabeth Warren outlining claims that Musk enriched himself and his family while in government service. Also, a Washington Post article claims that Trump has posted 2,262 times to Truth Social since taking office, three times the rate of his first term. Plus, moves by conservative state lawmakers to take more control over public colleges and universities, and a new report that claims the world’s population will drop precipitously due to adoption of artificial intelligence. Then finally, Tom Bevan talks to Doug Kelly, CEO of the American Edge Project, about how American businesses can successfully compete against China through innovative technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the state of ceasefire negotiations in the Ukraine War, and whether the U.S. Senate will force the imposition of stronger tariffs against Moscow. They also talk about Bolder, Colorado where the man who's suspected of a terrorist attack against demonstrators advocating for the release of Jewish hostages - is being charged with a federal hate crime. Then, they discuss the Polish presidential election where Trump’s preferred candidate won a narrow victory on Sunday, and Kamala Harris skipping the California Democratic Convention this weekend and instead sending a three-minute video. Next, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann talks to Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R.- IA) about efforts to reform the FBI, allegations of government weaponization by Donald Trump, and the Federalist Society’s track record on judicial recommendations. And lastly, Andrew talks with defense expert Thom Shanker of George Washington University about the strategic significance of Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian airfields, and why the Pentagon is paying attention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Broadcasting at the Reagan National Economic Forum in front of a live audience at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library - Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the future of technology and populism with Joe Lonsdale, Founder & Managing Partner of 8VC. Then, they speak with Rep. Jodey Arrington, Chairman of House Budget Committee on how he shepherded the big beautiful bill to passage in House. Next, they interview Rep. Beth Van Duyne, 24th District of Texas and they talk about China and dysfunction in Washington DC. Then winding it up, they speak to David Trulio, President & CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute, on findings from a new RNEF poll on public attitudes about economy, etc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the US Court of International Trade’s ruling saying that Trump overstepped his authority when he used the Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify his tariff policy. And they talk about a Boston-based judge extended her block of the Trump Administration’s efforts to stop Harvard from enrolling foreign students. Then they discuss President Trump’s use of the pardon, including his recent pardon of Paul Walczak, a nursing home executive who was convicted of stealing $11 million in payroll taxes and whose mother contributed more than $1 million to the Trump campaign. Plus, they mull over NPR filing a suit against the Trump Administration, claiming efforts to defund the network abridge the company’s right to free speech. Next, Carl Cannon talks to National Journal White House correspondent George E. Condon about President Trump’s practice of inviting foreign leaders to the Oval Office for sometimes fiery exchanges before the press. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks with Guy Ciarocchi, contributor to RealClear Pennsylvania and a Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation, about the recent approval by President Trump of the merger between Nippon and US Steel, and Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro’s strategy for winning the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2028. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Emily Jashinsky, Washington correspondent for the Unherd website, discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announcement that the CDC will no longer recommend Covid 19 shots for healthy children and pregnant women. Also, is the bromance between Elon Musk and President Trump breaking up over Trump’s budget bill? They also talk about what Artificial Intelligence may mean for white collar workers in the information economy and whether AI will be a major issue in the 2028 elections. Next, RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree discusses with Tom her latest RCP article on how one California high school’s decision to invite an expert on BDSM to speak to students met with parental resistance. The incident may prove a test case for The Trump Administration’s policy of “ending radical indoctrination” in K-12 schools across the country. And finally, Andrew talks with Jeffrey Gedmin, president and CEO of the Middle East Broadcast Networks, about his legal battle to keep the service going as the Trump Administration seeks to defund MBN, along with the Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and other federally funded overseas broadcasters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s increasing frustration with Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine War, and Britain’s King Charles III’s address to the Canadian Parliament, where he said, “Freedom and democracy are under threat.” Then, they talk about the FBI’s decision to reopen cases including cocaine found in the White House during the Biden administration and the leak of the Supreme Court decision of the Dobbs case, which led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Also, they talk about Miranda Devine’s new column in the New York Post calling for an investigation into the FBI agents responsible for covering up the Hunter Biden laptop story. Plus, they discuss today’s GAO letter instructing federal agencies to stop doing business with Harvard University, and Trump’s desire to redirect $3 billion in funding away from Harvard and toward vocational training programs. And finally, Tom Bevan talks to John Hart, CEO of Open The Books, an organization that promotes transparency in public spending, about the future of the Department of Government Efficiency and the difficulty of cutting government programs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.