

RealClearPolitics Podcast
RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan
News and Political Analysis from RealClearPolitics
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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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mar 27, 2024 • 43min
Ronna McDaniel Fired at NBC, Trump’s Truth Social Goes Public, and the Collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore
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.

Mar 26, 2024 • 43min
Speaker Mike Johnson's Challenge, New Swing State Polls, and Donald Trump's "Veepstakes"
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.

Mar 25, 2024 • 43min
Donald Trump's Bond Reduced, Ronna McDaniel Hired at NBC, and Why is America’s Youth So Unhappy?
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.