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RealClearPolitics Podcast
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Maryland's Million-Dollar Primary: Trone vs. Delaney in a Battle of Ego
Yesterday00:49:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Real Clear Politics, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss today’s key primary races in Maryland and New York and the White House announcement that Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors. Also, the U.S. says it will allow Iran to sell oil on the world market for the first time since 1979. Then, RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss President Trump’s remarks about problems with the National Mall’s reflecting pool, today’s White House meeting between the President and leading defense contractors, and whether the U.S. is running low on key weapons due to the Iran War. Finally, the team examines The Great American State Fair, a 16-day event on the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th, which starts Thursday. At least seven states with Democratic governors have chosen not to participate. Also, great performances by star players in this year’s World Cup raise the question of who is the greatest to ever play the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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New York's Progressive Primary: Mamdani's Risky Endorsements and AIPAC Fallout
2d ago00:49:55Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Real Clear Politics, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss tomorrow’s primary races in New York, which are shaping up as a test of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s political clout. Then, Greg Swensen, Chairman of Republicans Overseas UK joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement that he was stepping down as leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister, clearing a path for a more progressive MP, Andy Burnham. Finally, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s release of new files on Anthony Fauci,Chief Medical Advisor to the President from 2021 to 2022, on her last day as Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard is the subject of an article in TheWashington Post this weekend concerning her relationship with a “guru” who leads an “alt-right Hindu sect.” Also, influential economist and former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan is dead at the age of 100. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Best Of: Trump's Attorney General Nominee: Loyalty Over Experience?
4d ago00:50:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of RCP, Miranda Devine of the New York Post and host of the Podcast One podcast joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP contributor Richard Porter to discuss her exclusive interview yesterday with President Donald Trump, the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General, and reaction to the naming of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence. Then, RCP columnist and Hoover Institution fellow Peter Berkowitz joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss the latest developments in the Iran War, and strains in US/Israeli relations. Finally, the episode wraps up with Karlyn Bowman of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) joining Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Tevi Troy to discuss a new AEI survey that reveals generational differences among American attitudes toward patriotism, the founding and the future of America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Trump's Iran Deal: A Strategic Gamble or Political Surrender?
6d ago00:49:48Tap to summarizeIn this episode of RCP, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss reactions to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the U.S. on a ceasefire in the Iran War. They also cover the Obamas, Clintons, other leading Democrats, and celebrities gathering in Chicago today to celebrate the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Then, Phil Wegmann, former RCP White House correspondent and now White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss JD Vance’s political future in light of his role as point man on the Iran negotiations. Also a look at the Vice President’s task force on fraud, which is targeting unemployment benefit fraud at the state level. In our final segment, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the debate over whether Americans should support the U.S. Men’s Team in the World Cup. Also “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Iran, Trump, and Midterm Politics: A Tense Diplomatic Landscape
1w ago00:49:57Tap to summarizeOn today's RCP, author and historian Tevi Troy joins Andrew Walworth and Tom Bevan to discuss President Trump’s remarks this morning from the G-7 summit and the leaked draft of the agreement between the US and Iran regarding a 60-day ceasefire. Also, election results from Georgia and The District of Columbia, where democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George leads as votes are still being counted in last night’s mayor’s race. Then, Karlyn Bowman of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Tevi Troy to discuss a new AEI survey that reveals generational differences among American attitudes toward patriotism, the founding and the future of America. We round out the episode with Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Tevi Troy discussing Troy’s latest column on the newest film adapting Tom Clancy’s universe, Amazon’s “Jack Ryan: Ghost War," and what Hollywood gets right and wrong about Jack Ryan. Also, President Trump ramps up efforts to tie the SAVE Act, which deals with requirements for voter ID, to reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Gavin Newsom’s Political Battle: Investigations, Corruption, and Consequences
1w ago00:50:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode of RCP, national political correspondent Susan Crabtree joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement yesterday that he and his wife are the subject of a federal investigation, which he claims is politically motivated. Also, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt may not be on the ballot in November, but promises to remain an active critic of the two Democratic candidates who made the run-off. Then, RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss how Vice President JD Vance has emerged as the most public administration spokesman on the Iran ceasefire process, how this may affect his political future, and the publication of his new book, Communion: Finding my Way Back to Faith. Wrapping up with Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discussing today’s Democratic primary election for mayor in Washington DC, where Democratic Socialist Janeese Lewis George is one of two leading contenders. Also today, DC Democrats will nominate a new Congressional delegate, as Eleanor Holmes Norton is not running again at the age of 89 after representing the District since 1991. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump, Iran, and the UFC: A Wild Week in Politics
1w ago00:50:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode of RCP, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest on ceasefire negotiations in the Iran War, last night’s UFC matches at the White House, and the progressive movement’s counter-programming to the UFC event. Then, we turn to the significance of President Trump’s 80th birthday, Elon Musk’s status as the world’s first on-paper trillionaire and the response of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT.) Wrapping up with a discussion on tomorrow’s GOP senate primary in Georgia and American fans reaction so far to the 2026 World Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Midterms, Mayhem, and Misinformation: The 2026 Election Landscape
2w ago00:50:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Tom Bevan, Richard Porter and Carolina Lumetta discuss the House GOP's failure to pass the FISA extension, Trump's comment that he "loves the inflation," and the press's preview of the UFC "Claw" on the South Lawn of the White House. Then, Tom Bevan, Richard Porter and Emily Jashinsky discuss the CEO of ActBlue taking the 5th Amendment 21 times in yesterday's House testimony. We also discuss the new excerpt from Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's new book on the Trump administration featuring the crisis over its handling of the Epstein Files. In the final block, Tom Bevan, Richard Porter and Emily Jashinsky discuss the start of the World Cup, the GOP's 6th straight win in the Congressional baseball. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand the current political climate as we approach the midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The House Slips Up on FISA
2w ago00:50:12Tap to summarizeTom Bevan, Richard Porter and RCP White House Correspondent Carolina Lumetta discuss the House GOP's failure to pass the FISA extension, Trump's comment that he "loves the inflation," and the press's preview of the UFC "Claw" on the South Lawn of the White House. Then, Tom, Richard and Emily Jashinsky discuss the CEO of ActBlue taking the 5th Amendment 21 times in yesterday's House testimony. They also chat about the new excerpt from Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's new book on the Trump administration featuring the crisis over its handling of the Epstein Files. Then finally, they talk about the start of the World Cup, the GOP's 6th straight win in the Congressional baseball game, and the Knicks' historic comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Graham Platner’s Victory in the Maine Democratic Senate Primary
2w ago00:50:01Tap to summarizeAndrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Graham Platner’s victory in yesterday’s Maine Democratic senate primary and look at the GOP gubernatorial and senate primary results in South Carolina. Also, they take a look at a new AI attack ad running today in Texas against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, and what it may portend for political advertising in the 2026 midterms. Next, RCP columnist and Hoover Institution fellow Peter Berkowitz joins the guys to discuss the latest developments in the Iran War, and strains in US/Israeli relations. Then finally, they discuss reactions to the sentencing of black high school student Karmelo Anthony, who received a 35-year sentence for the murder of 17-year-old white student Austin Metcalf in a Texas courtroom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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