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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
Hosted by Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal · EN
From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to pwpodcast@wsj.com
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The Senate Debate on the SAVE America Act and a Talking Filibuster
Mar 1300:26:52Tap to summarizeDonald Trump presses to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, meaning many driver's licenses wouldn't be enough. As some Republicans demand a talking filibuster to enact the bill, Sen. John Thune says that isn't so easy in practice, and the GOP lacks the votes for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Iran Fights Back on the Energy Front as Donald Trump Looks to ‘Finish the Job’
Mar 1200:24:19Tap to summarizeWhile the U.S. and Israel joint operation destroys drones and nuclear missiles in Iran, the regime counters the only way it can, by threatening the world energy market. Plus, Donald Trump gives mixed messages about not leaving the region too soon, while still declaring the United States has 'already won.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Senate Housing Bill Backed by Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren
Mar 1100:22:45Tap to summarizeVoters are frustrated by home prices, and the Senate will soon take up the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. But the bill is a 300-page melange of federal grants and pilot programs, plus a progressive ban on home purchases by big investors. Plus, 22 states sue over Donald Trump's tariffs under Section 122. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Vinay Prasad Is Leaving the FDA / Anthropic Sues the Pentagon
Mar 1000:25:06Tap to summarizeThe Food and Drug Administration's controversial regulator is set to exit, amid more criticisms that the agency is stifling promising treatments. Meantime, the AI company Anthropic sues the Pentagon, after the Trump administration labels it a "supply chain risk" after a dispute over surveillance and autonomous weapons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Iran War Roils Oil Markets as Gasoline Prices Rise in the U.S.
Mar 900:27:40Tap to summarizeThe U.S. and Israeli war with Iran begins its second week with worry about rising oil prices and volatile financial markets. Plus, signs point to Russia providing intelligence to Iran, and Iran chooses the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to be its new leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Trump Fires Kristi Noem / The Iran War and U.S. Munition Stocks
Mar 600:29:07Tap to summarizeHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is out, after a damaging appearance before the Senate, as Donald Trump names Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Will the DHS personnel change also affect ICE policy? Plus, does the U.S. have enough air-defense interceptors to maintain deterrence while finishing the job in Iran? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Can Iran's Regime Survive the War?
Mar 500:29:45Tap to summarizePaul Gigot interviews Hudson Institute Middle East expert Michael Doran, who says the military campaign is going well for the U.S. and Israel. But the aftermath is far from certain as Donald Trump aims for 'regime transformation' rather than a revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Marijuana and Guns at the Supreme Court / Cornyn, Paxton and a Texas Runoff
Mar 400:27:32Tap to summarizeFederal law prohibits users of illegal drugs from owning guns, but does this violate the Second Amendment? The Justices debate that question, with a focus on how the Founders handled "drunkards." Plus, James Talarico wins the Democratic Senate nod in Texas, as John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head to a GOP runoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Texas Senate Primary: Cornyn, Paxton, Crockett and Talarico
Mar 300:25:54Tap to summarizeDemocrats hope surging voter enthusiasm will turn Texas blue this fall, but candidate quality matters. On the Republican side, Sen. John Cornyn faces a stiff challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is loud but has liabilities. Democrats also have contrast of personalities in Jasmine Crockett vs. James Talarico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How Long Does Donald Trump Have to Achieve His War Aims in Iran?
Mar 200:29:00Tap to summarizeA joint operation by the United States and Israel on Iran leads to the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Donald Trump promising more strikes over the next four to five weeks. Will this lead to regime change in the region, and what will it take for the President to declare a strategic victory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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