RealClearPolitics Podcast

On today's RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig, talk with Jamie Roberts, the director of a new documentary on HBO/Max “Escape From Kabul” about the chaotic evacuation of civilians from Afghanistan in August of last year. The documentary uses never before seen archival footage and interviews with participants and eyewitnesses from the Marines on the ground to the Taliban forces who took over the city. Roberts is also the director of “Four Hours at the Capitol” about the January 6 riot. Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss "October Surprises" in the Georgia and Pennsylvania Senate races. Plus, Elon Musk proposes a compromise between Ukraine and Russia sparking a firestorm in the Twitterverse.Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, and Friday as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaway. Be sure to rate and recommend the podcast on iTunes.Subscribe to Carl Cannon's Morning NoteFind podcasts and more on RealClearPolitics.comGet the latest polling averages on today's racesSubscribe on iTunes to catch every episode

Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Washington bureau chief, and Sean Trende, senior elections analyst, join Andrew Walworth to discuss how the White House is handling economic issues in the lead up to the midterms and the politics of Hurricane Ian. Also Sean Trende discusses his latest analysis of the race for the House of Representatives.

White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss President Biden's recent gaffe concerning the late Rep. Jackie Walorski, (R-Ind.) White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about the gaffe in the White House briefing, as reporters sought to clarify the President's words. Also, a look at a new Republican Study Committee policy memo, called the “Family Policy Agenda,” which includes more than 80 recommendations that they will try to make law if the GOP wins control of Congress.

RealClearPolitics Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon joins RCP White House Correspondent Philip Wegmann to discuss Democrats' prospects for the midterms. What are the White House plans to try and retain control of the House?Join us each week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaway. Subscribe to Carl Cannon's Morning NoteFind podcasts and more on RealClearPolitics.comGet the latest polling averages on today's racesSubscribe on iTunes to catch every episode

Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson joins RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and host Andrew Walworth on today’s RCP Takeaway podcast. They discuss the Republican’s “Commitment to America” announced this week by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and discuss whether Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is positioning himself to take on Donald Trump in 2024. Also, a look at the Democratic uptick in recent polling. What does it mean for November?

Today on the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” RCD editor David Craig, contributor John Waters, and host John Sorensen speak with retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller, about holding the political and military leadership accountable for the chaotic withdrawal and ultimate Taliban victory after 20 years of fighting in Afghanistan. Scheller, an infantry officer who in part became well known for viral videos on Facebook in which he criticized command for the pull out, is now the author of a new memoir looking at his 17 years in the corps, Crisis of Command: How We Lost Trust and Confidence in America’s Generals and Politicians. Can there be accountability for the failures in Afghanistan?

Today on the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” RCD editor David Craig, contributor John Waters, and host John Sorensen speak with retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller, about holding the political and military leadership accountable for the chaotic withdrawal and ultimate Taliban victory in Afghanistan. Scheller, an infantry officer who in part became well known for viral videos on Facebook in which he criticized command for the pull out, is now the author of a new memoir looking at his 17 years in the corps, Crisis of Command: How We Lost Trust and Confidence in America’s Generals and Politicians. Can there be accountability for the failures in Afghanistan?Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.

On today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast, RCP co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the reaction to President Biden's television appearance on 60 Minutes, as well as the political impact of Florida Governor Ron Desantis' decision to send illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, who have since been relocated to the Massachusetts mainland.

On this edition of the RealClear Defense podcast Hotwash, John Sorensen hosts retired Marine Colonel Andrew Milburn, Founder and CEO of the Mozart Group, an organization that is training Ukrainian frontline units in the war against Russian occupation. Milburn retired from the Marine Corps as a colonel in 2019. His last position in uniform was as deputy commander of Special Operations Command Central, and prior to that, commanding officer of the Marine Raider Regiment and Combined Special Operations Task Force–Iraq.