RealClearPolitics Podcast

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl talk about the Trump/Harris race and look forward to key political events in September. They discuss whether the accusations of Harris changing her accent are a legitimate campaign issue. They also talk about Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz’ avoidance of a press question about the six hostages killed by Hamas in Gaza and the Harris campaign’s attack on Green presidential candidate Jill Stein as a “useful idiot” of Russia. Then, Tom talks to RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende about the presidential race and what factors will be critical to victory in November. And lastly, Carl talks to Lanhee Chen, former policy director for the Romney-Ryan presidential campaign, about politics in the state of California.

On this special Labor Day edition of RealClearPolitics, Andrew Walworth interviews presidential historian Tevi Troy on his new book, “The Power and the Money,” about the changing relationship between leading corporate CEOs and American presidents. Then, Tom Bevan interviews Andrew Parasiliti from Al-Monitor about the future of the Middle East and America’s policy options in the region. Next, Carl Cannon talks to former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (D. RI) about his efforts to help American families deal with addiction to prescription medication. And finally, RCP contributor Charlie Stone interviews retired journalist Frank Beaman about his experience covering the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago, including his encounter with Abbie Hoffman and the Yippies.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss last night’s television CNN interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz conducted by Dana Bash, and J.D. Vance’s response to Harris’ comments. They then discuss why IVF has emerged as an issue in this year’s presidential contest, and Donald Trump’s statement yesterday that he did not support a six-week abortion ban in Florida. Also, a look at whether the presidential debate could be derailed by disagreement over whether or not to mute the on-stage mics. Andrew Walworth and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Kamala Harris’ response to questions about identity politics during last night’s CNN interview, and talk about President Biden’s plans to return to the campaign trail next week. And then Carl Cannon talks to CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen about foreign policy challenges facing the next president.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss tonight’s scheduled CNN interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, including questions suggested for interviewer Dana Bash by the Trump campaign. Plus, they also talk about new swing state polls and the Supreme Court ruling rejecting President Biden’s appeal for student loan relief. Then, Andrew Walworth talks to RCP National Political Correspondent Susan Crabtree about her new reporting on Iranian plots to infiltrate US security services. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to RCP contributor Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution about censorship of social media platforms.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss tomorrow’s long-awaited television interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on CNN and new polls that show Republican Larry Hogan tied with Democrat Angela Alsobrooks in the Maryland senate race. They also talk about Jack Smith’s revised indictment of Donald Trump and the controversy over Trump’s appearance at the memorial service of 13 US service members killed by a suicide bomber at the Kabul Airport during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Then, Andrew Walworth interviews presidential historian Tevi Troy about his new book, “The Power and the Money,” about the changing relationship between leading CEOs and American Presidents. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to RCP contributor James Varney about his recent RealClear Investigations series on the billions of dollars paid out to victims of sex abuse by public school districts across the country.

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Sean Trende discuss the 3 big questions about the election, the Harris/ Trump dueling campaign ads, and the border wall. They also talk about the controversy over the ABC presidential debate and Mark Zuckerberg's letter to Congress. Then finally, Carl interviews Greg Orman about RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Donald Trump.