RealClearPolitics Podcast

In today's podcast - Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Ronna McDaniel being fired at NBC and Trump’s Truth Social platform going public. They also chat about RFK Jr.'s VP pick Nicole Shanahan and Pete Buttigieg's handling of the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Next, Carl Cannon speaks with author Louis Perron about his new book "Beat the Incumbent: Proven Strategies and Tactics to Win Elections". And finally, Tom Bevan talks to Greg Orman about RFK’s campaign.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon this time talk about the new swing state polls from Bloomberg and Speaker Mike Johnson’s challenges in the House. They also discuss RFK Jrs. VP pick - Silicon Valley lawyer Nicole Shanahan and Donald Trump’s big “Veepstakes” - who's in the running to be his VP and who's not. Next, Tom talks with RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende on House elections. And closing it up, Andrew speaks with RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree about the state of antisemitism on college campuses.

Today, the guys discuss the New York Appeals Court decision to reduce Donald Trump’s bond in his civil fraud case, and new data from Gallup included in their most recent “World Happiness Report” which shows America’s young people are less happy than previous generations. Then, they talk about the conflict within NBC News over the hiring of former RNC Chair Ronnna McDaniel as a network contributor. Next, Carl Cannon chats with Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty about current news. And winding it up, Andrew talks with RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about the cancelation of an Israeli delegation’s White House visit, and the relationship between President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Today's discussion is about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s move to vacate the House Speaker’s Chair. Also, a look at new battleground state polls from CNN. Then, they talk about Trump’s financial options in the days before he has to post bond in New York, and look at the politics of President Biden’s proposal for a $10,000 credit for first-time and repeat homebuyers. Next, Andrew talks to James Freeman, assistant editor of The Wall Street Journal’s editorial page, about Dean Phillips’ surprising strength in the Ohio Democratic primary and whether it reveals a growing protest vote against President Biden. And finally, Tom speaks with Mary Katharine Ham about the politics of Laken Riley’s murder and its impact on America’s views of illegal immigration.

This time - Andy, Carl, and Tom chat about presidential candidate RFK Jr: what are his chances and who will he pick as a running mate? They also discuss the Biden impeachment hearings in the House and the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal. Next, Carl Cannon talks with Gerrick D. Wilkins, author of the new book, “Unshackling Democracy” about term limits and other political reforms. Then finally, Tom, Carl, and RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss passage of California Prop One Homelessness Initiative.

Today, Andrew, Tom and Carl chat about last night’s primary results and some newly released national and state polls. They also discuss the politics of the new EPA rules on electric vehicles and ask the question "Should Justice Sotomeyer Retire?" Then, Carl speaks with White House correspondent Richard Benedetto on Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's comments on Benjamin Netanyahu. And finally Andrew Walworth talks with journalist and Culture Editor at The Federalist - Emily Jashinsky on the media treatment of Christine Blasey Ford.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss why President Biden is in Arizona and Nevada today, and how he is targeting Hispanic voters. Also, Donald Trump says Jews who vote Democratic “Hate Israel” and their religion. Then, they talk about the NYTimes’ article relating what new data says about the real cost of pandemic school closures, and the 45th anniversary of the founding of C-SPAN. Next, Tom Bevan discusses today’s Senate GOP primary race in Ohio and what California’s turn-out numbers mean with RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende. And finally, Nonprofit Leader and Musician Janet Anthony provides Andrew Walworth with an eyewitness account of her most recent experience in Haiti, and why she believes Haiti culture will endure.

In today's podcast - Andy, Carl, and Tom chat about President Biden finally speaking to BiBi Netanyahu for the first time in a month, the Supreme Court on the First Amendment and Big Tech, and the scoop on the GridIron Dinner. Also "Bloodbathgate" the fallout over President Trump's bloodbath comment. Next Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann ponder over the question: Is Biden chafing at the staff’s attempt to control him? And finally, Tom Bevan and Richard Porter discuss the big changes at the RNC.

This time - Andy, Carl, and Tom chat about the 4 criminal cases Donald Trump is facing including the ruling by Judge Scott McAfee that DA Fani Willis is not disqualified from prosecuting the Georgia RICO case. They also discuss which party is better at getting out the vote and the reporting by CNN's Jake Tapper on NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers' history of conspiracy theories regarding the Sandy Hook school shooting. Next, Tom interviews journalist Al Hunt on Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's anti-Netanyahu speech calling for new elections in Israel. And finally, Carl speaks with author Craig Shirley and they talk about Shirley’s new book, "The Search for Reagan."

In today's podcast - Andy, Carl, and Tom discuss new polls in Nevada, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. Also, Dems going after third party candidates. Then, they talk about Kamala Harris Polls and her visit to an abortion clinic PLUS the Elon Musk and Don Lemon fight on Twitter. Next, Carl Cannon talks with Mollie Hemingway on the Nancy Mace/George Stephanopoulos Interview. And finally, Andy Walworth chats with Thom Shanker on the DNI Threat Assessment and Putin’s Nuclear Threats.