

All Things with Kim Strassel
The Wall Street Journal
From the Wall Street Journal Opinion page, “Potomac Watch” columnist Kim Strassel goes one-on-one with the newsmakers of the week: from candidates to campaign-managers, politicians to pollsters. The place to find news, insight and debate on both the overhyped and overlooked Washington storylines. Send your feedback to [email protected]
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Oct 6, 2026 • 27min
Can Republicans Energize Their Voters?
One of the GOP's biggest midterm hurdles to keeping the House and Senate is low voter enthusiasm. Kim Strassel speaks with radio talk show host Lars Larson about tactics, and how best Donald Trump might use his rallies to energize people to the polls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 30, 2026 • 24min
Sen. John Cornyn on Jack Smith, Ken Paxton and the GOP Midterm Chances
Is a Texas Senate seat in danger of turning blue? Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) talks to Kim Strassel about facing off against Jack Smith, the recent legislation on college sports, and the expensive GOP effort to elect Ken Paxton in Texas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 23, 2026 • 23min
Sen. Susan Collins Responds to ProPublica: ‘A Disgraceful Smear Job’
Maine Senator Susan Collins battles for reelection in a race that already had its share of drama. Sen. Collins talks to Kim Strassel about what she calls a “partisan hit job” by ProPublica, and what the Senate could accomplish before the midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 16, 2026 • 23min
The AI Panic Comes to Washington
Fears about artificial intelligence explode, but how worried should humans be? Kim Strassel speaks with Wall Street Journal columnist Andy Kessler about what's driving the worry, the political response, and how the AI debate will unfold in coming years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 8, 2026 • 24min
Can Republicans Save Their Majorities in Congress?
Republicans stage a Dallas midterm convention to raise enthusiasm, but polls remain grim. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and veteran pollster Scott Rasmussen discuss GOP trouble spots and if the "socialist" label is hurting Democrats. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 1, 2026 • 25min
What's Next In the U.S.-Canada Trade War?
A growing U.S.-Canada trade war is posing real risk to North American supply chains and U.S. companies. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and the Cato Institute's Scott Lincicome examine how it started, the fallout, and how it might end. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 26, 2026 • 24min
Magic Midterm Messages
Emily Seidel, CEO of Americans for Prosperity since 2017, leads a state-focused free-market advocacy group. She discusses explaining long-term limited-government solutions, why affordability and cost-of-living messages resonate, state-level organizing and migration to freer states, and how clear policy contrasts and grassroots persuasion are shifting voter sentiment.

Aug 18, 2026 • 25min
A Rosier 2026 Back-to-School Moment
Are parents' school choices looking better this fall? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Center for Education Reform founder Jeanne Allen about encouraging reforms and her upcoming book, “The Education Avengers.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 11, 2026 • 26min
The Left and Right Dabble in Anti-Capitalism
Far-left Democrats keep backing democratic socialism, but what is the state of free enterprise? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley about today’s economic climate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 22, 2026 • 27min
Sen. Dan Sullivan on ‘Decoy Dan’ and Alaska's Battleground Senate Race
Control of the Senate in the midterm balance and Democrats are pouring money into Alaska. On this episode of All Things, Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan talks to Kim Strassel about the “decoy” candidate causing confusion for voters across the state.
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