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Apr 10, 2024 • 43min

The Politics of Abortion in Arizona, New Party Affiliation Data, and Prosecuting Adults for Minors’ Gun Violations

On Today's podcast - Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss new party affiliation data from Pew Research and the politics of abortion in Arizona. They also talk about prosecuting adults for minors’ gun violations, and the opening of the Masters Tournament. Then, Andrew Walworth talks to Real Clear Education editor Nathan Harden on the politics of student debt relief. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to Michael Weinstein, president of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation on how the high cost of housing is driving local and national politics.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 43min

The Consequences of U.S. Peace Efforts in the Israel/Gaza War, New Voting Laws in the Swing States, and Are Americans as Divided as the Media Claims?

Today's discussion is about Marjorie Taylor Greene's influence in the House and the consequences of U.S. peace efforts in Gaza. Then; Andrew, Tom, and Carl chat about new voting laws in swing states that could effect the election in November, and they ponder the question: are Americans as divided as the media claims? Next, Tom Bevan and Sean Trende talk about trends in minority voting patterns. And lastly, Andrew talks to Sally Satel on political correctness concerning drug use that may endanger newborns and mothers.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 43min

Biden’s New Proposal on Student Loan Forgiveness, Trump’s Position on Abortion, and The Role of Independent Voters

Today; Andy, Tom, and Carl talk about Donald Trump’s position on abortion and the current role of independent voters. They also discuss Biden’s new proposal on student loan forgiveness and what will happen now that Congress is back in session. Next, Carl Cannon talks to White House correspondent Phil Wegmann on the Biden campaign and the solar eclipse. And lastly, Andrew Walworth talks to former World Bank Chief Economist Homi Kharas on the rise of the Global Middle Class.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 43min

Biden and His Relationship with Israel, the No Labels Decision to Not Run a Presidential Candidate, and Republican Efforts to Encourage Early Voting

Andrew, Tom, and Carl this time discuss the No Labels party's decision to not run a presidential candidate and Republican efforts to encourage early voting. They also chat about new reports on employment numbers and the problematic relations with Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel. Then. Carl talks to Peter Berkowitz about recent developments in the Gaza War. And finally, Tom talks to Peachy Keenan, author of “Domestic Extremist: A Practical Guide to Winning the Culture War."
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Apr 4, 2024 • 43min

Journalism at the New York Times, California’s New Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers, and What Do Political Betting Pools Tell Us About Elections?

Today, Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Carl's new piece about journalism and the New York Times on the RCP website: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2024/04/04/the_new_york_times_vs_realclearpolitics_150733.html. Also, they talk about California’s new minimum wage mandate for certain fast food workers, the new national polls plus polls in Pennsylvania, and what political betting pools tell us about elections. Next, Tom talks to Opinion Writer Jill Lawrence about the GOP and the womens’ vote. And finally, Carl talks to Batya Ungar-Sargon, deputy Newsweek editor and author of the new book: Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Men and Women.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 43min

When Fighting Disinformation Becomes Censorship, New WSJ Swing State Polls, and the Results of Wisconsin’s “Zuckerbucks” Referendum

Today, Andrew, Tom, and Carl chat about the new WSJ swing state polls, and the results of Wisconsin’s “Zuckerbucks” referendum. They also discuss Israel and the Democratic Party plus they ask the question: When does fighting disinformation become censorship? Next, Andrew talks to Presidential Historian Tevi Troy about the importance of party platforms. And lastly, Carl Cannon talks to WSJ columnist WIlliam Galston on the danger of making a religion out of politics.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 43min

Florida Court Decision on Abortion, New Polls on Who's to Blame for Border Crisis, and is Joe Biden a Bigger Threat to Democracy than Donald Trump?

Andrew, Tom, and Carl have a round-house discussion on new national polls, the Maryland Senate race, and new polls on who voters blame for the crisis at the southern border. They also talk about Monday’s Florida court decision to allow a referendum on abortion in November and RFK Jr. saying Joe Biden is a bigger threat to Democracy than Donald Trump. Next, Tom Bevan talks to Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende about what the U.S. Census says about the Future of Congress. And winding it up, Carl Cannon talks to RCP reporter Addie Von Drehle on the current state of the youth vote.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 43min

Transgender Day of Visibility and Easter Falling on the Same Day, Donald Trump and the Evangelical Vote, and Speaker Mike Johnson’s Evolving Position on Ukraine

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Transgender Day of Visibility and Easter falling on the same day. They also talk about Donald Trump and the Evangelical Vote. And they ponder whether recent polling of Black voters is accurate, and explain Speaker Mike Johnson’s evolving position on Ukraine funding. Next, Carl talks to National Correspondent Susan Crabtree on the Chinese “Mayflower Church” as it celebrates its one year of freedom in the US. And lastly, Tom talks to White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann on new details of the the Afghan withdrawal.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 43min

Rising US/Mexico Border Tensions over Immigration, Chris Christie’s Future, and the Dueling Appearances for Biden and Trump

Andrew, Tom, and Carl have a discussion on Biden and Trump’s dueling appearances in New York, and the US/Mexico border tensions over illegal immigration. They also chat about Chris Christie’s future and the one-year anniversary of the imprisonment of Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich in Moscow. Then Andrew is joined by Geoffrey Pohanka of the National Auto Dealers Association to discuss the politics of electric vehicles. And wrapping it up, he speaks with writer/director Joe Dorman about his new biography of Daniel Patrick Moynihan premiering tonight on PBS.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 43min

RFK Jr.'s Voter Appeal, Joe Lieberman's Passing, and Donald Trump Selling Bibles During Holy Week

In today's episode Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan and Emily Jashinsky discuss: Joe Lieberman’s passing, Bobby Kennedy Jr. appeal to voters, and the environment of victimization culture. They also talk about Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year prison sentence and James Carville’s riff on “preachy” Democrats. Next, Carl talks with attorney Lanny Davis about Joe Lieberman and the need for civil political discourse. And finally, he interviews Christian conservative (but not pro-Trump) Myra Adams about faith, politics, and the new Trump Bible.

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