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Jul 24, 2024 • 43min

President Biden's Prime Time Address, the Kamala Harris Veepstakes, and Will Biden Relinquish the Presidency?

Andrew, Tom, and Carl look forward to tonight’s prime time address by President Joe Biden. They also talk about new polls and look at potential vice-presidential choices for the Harris ticket. Then, Tom Bevan talks with journalist Josh Kraushaar of Jewish Insider about close Senate races and how the Harris candidacy changes those contests. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to political scientist and author Lara M. Brown about presidential leadership and Kamala Harris.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 43min

Recent Polling for Harris and Trump, How Kamala Will be Viewed by Voters, and the Resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle

Susan Crabtree and hosts discuss recent polling for Kamala Harris vs. Trump, voter discontent with Biden, and the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. They analyze trends, challenges in the Biden administration, and the future of the Secret Service amid security concerns.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 43min

President Biden’s Withdrawal, the Kamala Harris’ Candidacy, and House Hearings with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ candidacy following President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and whether Biden will also have to resign from the presidency. They also talk about who Harris might name as her running mate and today’s House hearings with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on the shooting of former President Donald Trump and whether she will be forced to resign. Next, Carl talks to Democratic strategist Lanny Davis about Biden’s withdrawal from the campaign and Harris’ options for vice president. And lastly, Tom and Carl speak with RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann on how the Trump campaign is preparing to run against Kamala Harris.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 43min

A Look Back at the Final Night of the RNC

Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention. They also talk about the prospects of Joe Biden dropping out of the race and the musical entertainment from Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock, and Lee Greenwood. Then finally, they discuss what will happen at the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 43min

Trump's Speech, Biden's Flubs, J.D. Vance

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan, and Phil Wegmann  talk about Trump's speech at the RNC, rumors of President Biden possible dropping out of the race as well as his most recent flubs. They they speak with Susan Crabtree about J.D. Vance's RNC speech. 
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Jul 18, 2024 • 43min

J.D. Vance's Speech, Elon Musk, Biden Gets COVID

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan and RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende discuss tonight’s acceptance speech by Republican Vice Presidential Nominee J.D. Vance. Then they are joined by former Georgia Senator Kelley Loeffler to talk about the state of GOP fundraising, including reaction to announcement that Elon Musk would contribute $45M each month for a total of $180M to a Republican Super PAC in support of Donald Trump. They the speak with Illinois delegate Richard Porter to talk about his confrontation on the convention floor with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R.FL) and the White House announcement that President Biden has contracted COVID and would be cancelling appearances in the coming days. The follows a discussion of Democratic efforts to convince President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race, including new polls on swing voters’ attitudes.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 43min

Real Clear Politics LIVE at the Republican National Convention Day 2

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Senior Elections analyst Sean Trende broadcast live in Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention. They discuss the latest polls and whether J. D. Vance helps the Republican ticket in critical swing states. Then, Andrew, Carl, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann preview tonight’s line-up of speakers at the RNC including former presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. Next, Andrew, Carl, Tom, and Phil are joined by Fox political analyst Juan Williams and Unherd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky to talk about the changing schedule of the DNC’s nominating process and whether the “Drop Biden” movement has been stopped or just slowed. Then finally they discuss whether a "kinder and gentler" Trump will emerge this week due to the attempt on the former president’s life and look forward to Trump’s Thursday address.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 43min

Real Clear Politics LIVE at the Republican National Convention

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon broadcast live in Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention. They discuss Donald Trump's assassination attempt and his choice for a running mate - Ohio Senator J.D. Vance.
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Jul 12, 2024 • 43min

Can Biden Survive, New Polls Show Harris Stronger, and Trump Gets Ready for the RNC

Andrew, Carl, Tom, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann review President Biden’s press conference and whether it will staunch calls for him to withdraw from the race. Plus, new national polls from NPR that show both Biden and Vice President Harris beating Trump. They also discuss how Vice President Harris is handling this unique political moment and they look ahead to next week’s GOP National Convention. Then, Andrew talks to Rep. Bergman (R- Michigan) about a new treatment for veteran Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that he says is being held up by activists who claim that treating Veterans for PTSD “perpetuates the logic of white supremacism, capitalism, and imperialism.” And finally, Carl talks to Zack Beauchamp, senior correspondent at VOX, about recent European elections and what they might mean for the US.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 22min

The NATO Summit, the New Polling on Kamala Harris, and Where Does China Stand in Putin's War?

Today on the podcast - Andrew Walworth interviews Thom Shanker, longtime defense correspondent and editor at the New York Times and Chicago Tribune. They discuss the book he co-authored called “An Age of Danger: Keeping America Safe in an era of new superpowers". Then, Tom Bevan speaks with RCP National Political Reporter Susan Crabtree about her new piece on the REALCLEAR POLITICS website called "Kamala Harris' Star Rises While Gavin Newsome's Fades"

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