RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Tuesday’s referral by the House Judiciary Committee to the Justice Department of former CIA Director John Brennan for allegedly making false statements to Congress about...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon have a discussion about the partial government shutdown as it enters its third week, and new polls showing who the American public blames for closing the government. They also d...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss reaction to this weekend’s “No Kings” demonstrations, and whether the marches harbinger a strong Democratic performance in the 2026 midterms. They also discuss whether t...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the indictment of Donald Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton for allegedly mishandling classified materials. Bolton entered a plea of not guilty in a Ma...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon preview tonight’s New York mayoral debate and discuss yesterday’s appearance by Zohran Mamdani on Fox News, where he addressed President Trump directly and discussed Hamas, Isra...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the scandal concerning racist and antisemitic remarks made on a private Telegram chat by leaders of The Young Republican National Federation. They also talk about Presid...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reactions to a new Department of Defense directive that requires Pentagon reporters to sign an agreement that binds them to publish only information authorized by th...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the release of the hostages from Gaza, President Trump’s address to the Knesset, and the global summit on the future of Gaza held in Egypt today. Then, they talk about V...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest developments in Gaza, reaction to the awarding of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, and whether Donald Trump will win the Nobel next year. They also discuss last...Read more

Peter Berkowitz, author of "Explaining Israel: The Jewish State, the Middle East, and America", and former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. Department of State; joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss former FBI director James Comey’s appearance in federal court in Virginia, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss new revelations about “Arctic Frost,” the probe helmed by Former Special Counsel Jack Smith into the 2020 election and the January 6 2021 Capitol riots. Yesterday, it wa...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss how recent revelations of text messages sent by Jay Jones, Democratic candidate for attorney general in Virginia, may affect this November’s statewide races. They also d...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s message to Congress yesterday that the United States is in a “non-international armed conflict” with designated terrorist organizations involved in the...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the second day of the government shutdown, and the debate over whether Democrats are demanding government healthcare for illegal immigrants in order to pass a budget com...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the politics of the government shutdown, which government functions will be affected, and the possibility that the Trump administration will use the shutdown to fire tho...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s and President Donald Trump’s address to top military brass today. They also talk about the politics of a government shutdown, and whether...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s announcement that he plans to send federal troops to Portland, Oregon in order to protect federal ICE facilities, a move challenged in court by the cit...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon talk about the indictment issued by a grand jury yesterday for former FBI director James Comey. Also, they discuss reports that the Justice Department is pushing for a federal i...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the White House threat to fire federal workers if Congress allows the government to shut down on October 1st. They also talk about Wegma...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC last night and President Trump’s threat to “test” ABC on this with a possible law suit. They also talk about the announcement by the House...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s appearance today at the United Nations’ 80th General Assembly in New York, where he spoke about immigration, climate change, and the future of the UN....Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Sunday’s memorial service for Charlie Kirk, including conflicting remarks by his widow Erika Kirk and President Donald Trump on the subject of forgiveness. Also, Tulsi G...Read more

Tom Bevan, Philip Wegmann, and Emily Jashinsky discuss new reporting on the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel from ABC and the ongoing debate over whether this is a true free speech issue. Then, they discuss a new Axios story s...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the reaction to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel from ABC, and the role that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and President Trump have played in th...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reaction to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s remarks yesterday concerning hate speech, and Stephen Miller’s comments that the Justice Department would pursue “left-wi...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the debate over free speech, cancel culture and the First Amendment in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the President’s assertion that leftwing groups w...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the apprehension of a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and statements by Republican Governor Spencer Cox of Utah and Democr...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss reactions to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, including President Trump’s announcement that he would award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously, and the...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the shooting of Charlie Kirk today while speaking on a college campus in Orem, Utah. And they discuss Donald Trump calling for the death penalty for the killer of Iryna...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss todays’ revisions to employment data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the reaction to the release of videotape of a horrific attack of a woman riding a bus in Char...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende discuss the aftermath of last week’s ICE raid on a huge Hyundai plant in Georgia and the prospects of the National Guard being deployed to Chicago...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s employment numbers, Trump’s reaction to them, and whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates in September. They wonder if Trump will send the National Guard to N...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss this morning’s Senate hearings with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement that he will seek to lift all vaccine requiremen...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss this morning’s Capitol Hill press conference featuring victims of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump’s reaction, and the chances that the House will vote to release...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s proposal to change the name of the Department of Defense to The War Department, and the political impact of Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s recent commen...Read more

Andrew Walworth interviews Peter Lipsett – originally aired Aug 19th. Andrew Walworth talks to Peter Lipsett, the vice president of Donor's Trust, about his new series on the Giving Ventures podcast about different facti...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s economic news, including new inflation numbers from the Commerce Department, the end of tariff exemption for small-value shipments from overseas, and the lowe...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss media coverage of the transgender shooter in yesterday’s attack on the Annunciation Catholic Church school in Minneapolis, as well as his writings and recordings prior t...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s school shooting in Minneapolis. And, they discuss a new poll by the Associated Press which shows 81 percent of Americans believe crime in major cities is a “majo...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House reporter Phil Wegmann discuss Trump's newsy day yesterday, including his response to Phil's question about communism and his comment that he's thinking about how to get into hea...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the possibility that President Trump will deploy national guard to Chicago and Baltimore, and Maryland governor Wes Moore’s growing feud with Trump. They also talk about...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Emily Jashinsky, host of the “After Party” podcast, discuss the FBI raid of the home and office of former national security advisor John Bolton, and a Florida judge who has ordered a stop...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the redistricting wars, including the latest developments in California and Texas. And, they discuss how the Latino vote figures into both parties’ redistricting plans a...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss a new New York Times article on what the paper calls the Democratic Party’s “Voter Registration Crisis". And, they discuss new polling from Texas on the GOP Senate prima...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss reactions to yesterday’s White House meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders, and they discuss Trump’s announcement that he...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and National Review columnist Heather Wilhelm discuss the latest events in Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and what happens next in the battle over redistricting in Texas as Democrat...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the latest developments in the Trump administration’s takeover of policing in the nation’s capital, including the D.C. government’s lawsui...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss RCP Poll Averages for President Trump’s job approval rating, how he is viewed on issues such as the economy and immigration, and a new poll...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Phil Wegmann discuss the news that Democrat Sherrod Brown will run again in 2026 for Senate in Ohio, and what it means that Beto O’Rourke and other Democratic politicians are increasingly p...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reaction from DC residents to President Trump’s decision to federalize the DC police department. They also discuss how the media interprets new data on inflation fro...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s press conference this morning announcing plans to place Washington DC Police under federal control and deploy the National Guard to the nation’s capita...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s directive allowing the U.S. military to employ military force against Latin American drug cartels, and Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement of a d...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss today’s launch of President Trump’s new tariff regime and whether Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in person to talk about the future of...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s claim that he was debanked by major New York financial institutions due to pressure from Biden-era bank regulators. They also talk about crime in the n...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss attorney general Pam Bondi’s decision to order a federal prosecutor to prepare evidence for a grand jury looking into Obama administration...Read more

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss new jobs data from the Labor Department that show the labor market is slowing. And, they talk about Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) who released newly declassified documents...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss former Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision not to run for governor of California and her announcement today of her new campaign memoir, 107 Days. And, they talk abou...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss New Jersey Senator Corey Booker’s tirade on the Senate floor attacking fellow Democrats for cooperating with President Trump. And, they talk about some new data on the U...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Monday’s mass shooting in midtown and its political impact of New York on the city’s mayoral race. And, they discuss Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu di...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the latest news from President Trump’s trip to Scotland. And, they talk about former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper entering the race...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Heather Wilhelm of National Review discuss polls released today by The Wall Street Journal and Gallup, and what they tell us about Trump’s current standing with American voters. They also t...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Phil Wegmann discuss the latest developments in the Russiagate story, whether people will go to jail and whether pursuing criminal charges is good for the country. They also talk about the sea...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s release of new Russiagate documents by DNI Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s accusation that President Obama’s involvement rises to the level of sedition, and Oba...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Hunter Biden’s three-hour YouTube interview and Rahm Emanuel’s appearance on the Megyn Kelly show, and what each says about the future of the Democratic Party. They also...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the Democratic Party’s new report assessing the 2024 campaign, and whether the party is gleaning the right lessons from their loss. They also talk about the release of n...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss the latest on the Epstein files, including the WSJ's new story and Trump's threat to sue them. They also talk about the story of the new 'Maryland Man', a VOA employee who...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest on the Epstein files, and why Democrats and the mainstream media have joined MAGA in asking for answers. They also talk about the Senate vote to rescind feder...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss who is up and who is down according to just-released second quarter campaign finance reports submitted to the Federal Elections Committee. And, they talk about New York...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that he will run as an independent candidate in November’s mayor’s race. And, they talk about the Supreme Court releasing an unsigned decisio...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the political and cultural impact of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, one year ago. They also talk about President Biden’s weekend so...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and Emily Jashinsky, host of the new podcast “After Party,” discuss whether recent Trump decisions on immigration and the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files will hurt his base supporters. T...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and National Review contributor Heather Wilhelm discuss whether President Trump should receive The Nobel Peace Prize, and the politics behind the selection process. The they discuss former...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss whether President Trump will sign on to new sanctions against Russia, and a just released audio recording of Trump at a 2024 fundraiser...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reaction to today’s cabinet meeting statement by Attorney General Pam Bondi on Jeffrey Epstein. Also, Elon Musk and former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Y...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the politicization of the recent tragic flooding in Central Texas, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with President Trump at the White House. They al...Read more

We are presenting a "best of" show for the Fourth of July weekend! 1. Tom Bevan talks to Ej Dickson, senior writer at New York magazine, about her recent article covering The Young Women’s Leadership Summit in Dallas, T...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the passage of President Trump’s budget bill by the House today. And, Trump talks to Russian president Vladimr Putin amid a pause of defensive weapons shipments to Ukrai...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the fate of Trump’s budget bill in the House. And they talk about the University of Pennsylvania agreeing to ban transgender athletes from...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the Trump budget bill which passed the Senate today and also the latest episode in the feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Then, they talk about Federal R...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss a new poll from Gallup released today that shows the percentage of Americans who say they are "proud to be an American" has fallen to a record low. And, they talk about...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s rulings from the Supreme Court, including a 6-3 decision that limits the ability of federal courts to issue nationwide injunctions that block a presidents’ execu...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s Pentagon briefing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine on the Iranian strike and counterstrike in the Middle Ea...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the results of yesterday’s Democratic primary in New York City, where 33-year old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani now leads Andrew Cuomo in a ranked choice election...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the state of the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, and whether allowing the current Iranian regime to continue in power is the best outcome for Israel, the Iranian peop...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss how Republicans and Democrats are reacting to President Trump’s missile strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, as well as today’s retaliatory attack by Tehran on an Ameri...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and National Review contributor Heather Wilhelm discuss Donald Trump’s decision to allow a two-week window for diplomacy to work in Iran, and a federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that th...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the controversies surrounding today’s celebration of Juneteenth. And, they have a discussion about the Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Wednesday looking into P...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Donald Trump’s decision-making process on Iran, and what the recent showdown between Tucker Carlson and Senator Ted Cruz (R-T...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s statements by President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance as they face opposition to deeper U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran from MAGA stalwarts like...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, including Iran’s overtures to continue talks over their nuclear weapons program and Donald Trump meeting today with fellow wo...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the impact of Israel’s latest military strike against Iran. They also look ahead to this weekend’s parade in DC marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S....Read more

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss California governor Gavin Newsom’s televised address criticizing Donald Trump’s speech to the troops at Fort Bragg. They also talk about the results of last night’s New...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard and 700 marines to help protect federal buildings in Los Angeles amid accusations from California Democrats that the...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to quell riots in Los Angeles, and the response of California Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass. They al...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the policy differences behind the schism between President Trump and Elon Musk, and what it may mean for legislation and the future of the Republi...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the war of words that has erupted between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and a look at last night’s debate among Democratic candidates for New York City Mayor. They also ta...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest polling numbers from Real Clear Politics, including polls that measure President Trump’s approval rating and how voters respond to a generic congressional bal...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the Justice Department’s decision to launch an investigation into the use of the autopen by staff to put President Biden’s signature on last-minute pardons, and border c...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the state of ceasefire negotiations in the Ukraine War, and whether the U.S. Senate will force the imposition of stronger tariffs against Moscow. They also talk about B...Read more

Broadcasting at the Reagan National Economic Forum in front of a live audience at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library - Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the future of technology and populism with Joe Lonsdale, Founde...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the US Court of International Trade’s ruling saying that Trump overstepped his authority when he used the Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify his tariff policy. And...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Emily Jashinsky, Washington correspondent for the Unherd website, discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announcement that the CDC will no longer recommend Covid 19 shots for healthy children and...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s increasing frustration with Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine War, and Britain’s King Charles III’s address to the Canadian Parliament, where he said, “F...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss last night’s private dinner for top investors in the Trump family’s $TRUMP crypto coin. Also, today a judge halted the Trump administration’s move to strip Harvard of it...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss last night’s assassination of a Jewish couple who worked at the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC. And they talk about Trump’s budget bill which now moves to the Senate,...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s Oval Office meeting between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. They also discuss Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reactions from Donald Trump and Hakeem Jeffries to the announcement this weekend that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Also, Rep....Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss reactions to the announcement this weekend that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, as well as the release of audiotapes of Biden’s Octob...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss reactions to former FBI director James Comey’s Instagram post of the numbers “8647” spelled out using seashells on the beach, which some have interpreted as a threat aim...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Rahm Emanual’s appearance on The View, where he hinted he was “in training” for a presidential run. Also, a new poll by the polling firm co/efficient shows that 26 perc...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s news that the budget bill moved out of the House Ways and Means Committee on a party line vote, and the grand jury indictment of Judge Hannah Duggan on two charg...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss new economic data that shows inflation cooling for the third straight month, and the new book "Original Sin" by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. They also talk about the i...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Donald Trump’s four-day visit to the Middle East and the release of U.S. hostage Eden Alexander. Also, they talk about the announcement by the Trump Administration of ma...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Sean Trende discuss news that NY Attorney General Letitia James is under criminal investigation and that Donald Trump pulled Ed Martin and replaced him with Judge Jeanine Pirro for DC prosecuto...Read more

Tom Bevan, Phil Wegmann and Carl Cannon discuss Leo XIV, the first American-born Pope in 2,000 years and the news that President Trump has announced a big, beautiful trade deal with the UK. They also ponder why John Fett...Read more

Tom Bevan, Phil Wegmann and Emily Jashinsky discuss Joe Biden's first media interview since leaving the Presidential race last year and new polling out of California that suggests his brand Is much diminished. They also...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Donald Trump’s proposal to provide $1,000 and paid travel to illegal immigrants who self-deport, and a plan outlined by Senator Rubin Gallego (D-AZ) that involves a $5,0...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Donald Trump’s comments on Sunday regarding the U.S. Constitution, and former Vice President Mike Pence’s remarks at the JFK Library in Boston, where he received the “Pr...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Donald Trump’s 2026 budget that was released today and includes $163 billion in spending cuts. They also talk about personnel changes at...Read more

Andrew Walworth and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the reassignment of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz to become the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Also, a look at the implications...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and National Review columnist Heather Wilheim preview tonight’s speech by 2024 Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris. They also discuss Wisconsin’s Supreme Court decision to suspend Mi...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss what is in store for the second 100 days of the Trump administration concerning the budget and tariffs. Then, they talk about the Trump Administration’s approach to san...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss coverage of the first 100 days of Trump’s second administration, and why Trump continues his love/hate relationship with the mainstream press. Then, they discuss this w...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the arrest of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan on obstruction charges after she allegedly helped an illegal immigrant evade FBI agents who we...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and National Review columnist Heather Wilhelm discuss the battle between Harvard University and Donald Trump, and the results of the new Harvard Youth Poll, which tracks attitudes of Americans...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Elon Musk’s statement that he will be turning his attention away from The Department of Government Efficiency and towards his commercial endeavors, including Tesla. And...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss how voters view the Trump Administration’s economic policies, including the White House’s battle with the Federal Reserve, the gyrating stock market, and tariffs. They...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the political legacy of Pope Francis, who died today at the age of 88. They also talk about today’s visit to El Salvador by four Democratic members of Congress, and the...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying: if there is no movement in the Ukraine peace talks within the next few days, President Trump is prepared to “move on.” And they t...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the internal debate among Republicans about raising the top income tax rate to 40 percent. Also, Donald Trump goes after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, sayi...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador seeking the release of Abrego Garcia, and efforts by other Democrats including Senator Corey Booker (D-NJ) to v...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the Trump Administration’s interpretation of the recent Supreme Court decision on the deportation and imprisonment of Abrego Garcia, and Trump’s remarks that he has ask...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss whether Trump will in fact provide tariff relief for Chinese tech imports, and the internal struggle over tariff policy within the White House. They also talk about thi...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a lower court ruling that says the Trump Administration must bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia - the man they mistakenly deported t...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the shifting White House rhetoric surrounding Trump’s trade policies. They also talk about yesterday’s House vote that would curtail federal judges’ ability to place na...Read more

Tom Bevan, Phil Wegmann, and Richard Porter discuss Trump's surprise move pulling back on tariffs for everyone - except China. Then, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon & Sean Trende discuss Ken Paxton's entry into the TX GOP Senate...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss this week’s Supreme Court decisions that at least temporarily allows Trump to continue policies that had been blocked by lower courts. They also talk about internal disa...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Former President Barrack Obama’s recent appearance at Hamilton College where he criticized the Trump Administration, and Kamala Harris’ speech on Trump’s policies where...Read more

Andrew Walworth, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann and Unherd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky discuss the spate of new books being released on the Biden presidency, all of which recount efforts to hide...Read more

Andrew Walworth, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss the reaction to Trump’s tariff announcement, including a Senate vote to rescind tariffs against Canada that...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the results of elections in two Florida congressional districts and a statewide contest for the state supreme court in Wisconsin. Plus, they chat about the political co...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the decision by a San Francisco judge to stop the Trump Administration from deporting up to 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants who are in the country illegally. They also ta...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss tomorrow’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election and Elon Musk’s involvement, as well as Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's bill to curtail activism by the courts, which was intr...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss ICE's apprehension of a Turkish graduate student at Tufts University. Also, New York Representative Elise Stefanik is not going to the United Nations, but will continu...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss today’s arrest of an illegal immigrant accused of being a leader of MS-13. Also, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits the Salvadoran prison where deported all...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the release of text messages from the private thread of top US advisors discussing the strategy for U.S. strikes in Yemen, and the White House attack on Atlantic editor...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the future of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in the wake of revelations that he invited Atlantic Editor Jeffrey Goldberg to join a...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the duo’s  “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour, the future of the Democratic Party, and whether Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will run for president....Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Heather Wilhelm (Columnist for National Review) discuss Laura Ingraham's interview last night with Sam Corcos, a DOGE team leader working at the IRS. They also question - why the World Happines...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Sean Trende discuss the new data from David Shor on the 2024 elections. They also talk about the blithe response by some in the media to the ongoing attacks against Tesla and Trump's approval r...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Emily Jashinsky discuss the escalating battle between Donald Trump and the Courts. They also talk about the left's hatred of Elon Musk and the increasing violence against Tesla. Plus, Gov Ron D...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss President Trump's 2-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin. And the escalating battle between Donald Trump and the Courts over his use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportation...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump's orders to deport 137 alleged Venezuelan gang members, as well as the deportation of a Lebanese doctor with an H1B visa and a teaching position at Brow...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Senator Chuck Schumer's decision not to oppose the GOP spending bill in order to avoid a government shutdown, and the angry responses to Senator Schumer from some of hi...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss key players to watch, including Pete Buttigieg, Rahm Emanual, Gavin Newsom and Tim Walz, as well as Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) who announced her decision not to run...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss whether Wall Street worries about a recession are justified, and whether Trump’s handling of tariffs is contributing to economic uncertainty. They also talk about the u...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the U.S. and Ukraine Talks in Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, and federal funding cuts to American universities. They also talk about ActBlue leade...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the fifth anniversary of World Health Organization’s declaration that COVID-19 was a pandemic. They also talk about the ascension of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who rep...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Trump’s threat of increased sanctions against Russia and the state of his negotiations with Russia and Ukraine, and what the most recent jobs numbers tell us about the...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, including the decision to pause most tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and carve out exemptions for US automakers. They also talk about yeste...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss highlights from Tuesday night's address to Congress by Donald Trump, and the reactions from both sides of the aisle. They also talk about a speech by Representative Eli...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon talk about tonight’s address by Donald Trump to Congress and how Democrats are planning to respond. They also discuss how allowing trans women to compete against biological wome...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest developments in efforts to stop the war in Ukraine, including this weekend’s meeting among European leaders. They evaluate whether the rift between President...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, RCP Contributor Richard Porter and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss today’s fiery Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky regarding the rare minerals deal and Russia's war...Read more

Tom Bevan, Phil Wegmann and Emily Jashinsky discuss the NSA sex chat story, the FBI "honeypot" story, and the IRS leaker story. They also talk about the backlash to Jake Tapper's new book about the cover up of Biden's me...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Sean Trende discuss President Trump's first cabinet meeting and the House's dramatic passage of a budget last night. They also look at Byron Donalds' chances to become Governor of Florida, Gavi...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss French president Emmanuel Macron’s meeting with Donald Trump, and two UN votes where the U.S. denied Russia was to blame for the war in Ukraine. They also talk about Vi...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss an email message sent out by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency asking federal employees to account for their last week’s activities. They also talk about D...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the state of negotiations over Ukraine’s mineral rights, as well as the larger effort by the Trump administration to end the fighting in Ukraine. They also talk about a...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s announcement by Senator Mitch McConell that he would not run again for his Senate Seat and a new article from the Washington Free Beacon that reports a 2 billio...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Sean Trende discuss the Trump-Musk interview on Hannity, and whether DOGE is what Americans were promised. They also talk about the looming cuts at the Pentagon, and why Trump's approval rating...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss the beginning of the Trump Administration's peace talks with the Russians over the Ukraine War. They also talk about Elon Musk's announcement that the government can't acco...Read more

Andrew Walworth hosts Boston Herald columnist and New England Law/Boston Professor Wendy Murphy about how the Biden administration’s approach to transgender issues may have actually killed any chance that the ERA could b...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss VP Vance's blistering speech at the Munich Security Conference and news that up to 200,000 more federal employees may be on the chopping block. Then they discuss Phil's...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head HHS, and the announcement that approximately 75,000 federal workers have opted to accept Donald Trump’s severan...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss Trump and Elon's Oval Office Press Conference on Tuesday evening, and the news that President Trump had a long phone call with Vladmir Putin about starting negotiations to...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss how federal judges have struck down or delayed some of Trump’s signature reform efforts and how the administration and Congress are reacting. They also talk about Presi...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s appearance at the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift, and the changing political messaging by the NFL. They also talk about the not-so-subtle politics of some o...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Emily Jashinsky discuss the ongoing battle over President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to cut the federal government. They also talk about the bizarre story of Michigan State Democratic Repres...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Trump's executive order regarding Title IX and transgender participation in women's sports. They also talk about the federal government's cancellation of contracts with...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Richard Porter discuss: President Trump's plans to take over Gaza; Pam Bondi and the separation of powers/lawsuits; the Chicago Teachers' Union takeover; and the Samizdat Prize. Hosted by Simpl...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and White House correspondent Phil Wegman discuss today’s committee vote in the Senate advancing Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s nomination to head HHS to the Senate floor. Then they talk about th...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the strategy behind President Trump’s tariff policy. They also talk about the results of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to Panama and Elon Musk’s mission to defu...Read more

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Trump's presser on the Washington D.C. mid-air collision and his ongoing attacks on DEI. They also talk about the Senate confirmation hearings for...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and presidential historian Tevi Troy discuss Trump's Guantanamo Bay announcement and the politics of sending criminal illegal aliens to a migrant detention facility in Cuba. They also talk abo...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the confirmation hearings of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services and the letter opposing his nomination publ...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss President Trump's recent executive orders regarding the federal workforce and Trump's aims to limit its size.  Then they discuss Vivek Ra...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and White House correspondent Phillip Wegman discuss the upcoming confirmation hearings of Robert F. Kennedy, Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard.  Then they discuss the White House's plans for s...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s March for Life demonstration in Washington DC, and the relationship between the second Trump administration and pro-life organizations. They also talk about Trum...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland where he discussed the Ukraine War and US tariffs. Also, a look at JP Morgan CEO Jam...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the first cable sent by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to US embassies around the world, and what it portends for his tenure....Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the flurry of pardons offered by both presidents, and what it means for the future. They also talk about Trump’s communications strategy and his executive orders, includ...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann review today’s inaugural address by President Donald Trump, as well as his remarks immediately after to supporters. They also talk about Biden’s...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon look forward to Monday’s Inauguration: who will be there, who won't attend and Trump’s inaugural address. They also discuss the latest crime statistics from the Department of Ju...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende review Wednesday’s prime time address by Joe Biden. They also discuss President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney general Pam Bondi’s a...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon preview tonight’s prime time address by Joe Biden, and discuss his last-minute actions designed to thwart the incoming Trump administration. They also talk about the politics of...Read more

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Tuesday's appearance by Trump Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth before the Senate Armed Services Committee. They also talk about Monday night’s release of the Justi...Read more