RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss former President Bill Clinton’s closed-door deposition regarding his connection with Jeffery Epstein. They also talk about the fight for control of Warner Bros./Discovery ending and the winner is Paramount Skydance, with potential implications for the future of CNN. Then, Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution joins the guys to discuss what may happen next in the showdown between the US and Iran, the future of U.S./Israeli relations, and his forthcoming RCP article on the defense of Western values as a U.S. foreign policy objective. Next, they discuss Walworth’s essay on RCP today as part the series “America Turns 250,” on the little know story of how privateering made a substantial contribution to the American victory in the American Revolution. And finally, the guys share their “You Cannot be Serious” stories of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the fallout from Tuesday’s State of the Union address and Vice President JD Vance’s new assignment to head the Administration’s “War on Fraud". Then, they discuss today’s meeting in Geneva between Chief U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff, Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Iranian diplomats. Next, they discuss Cuban authorities reporting that a boat carrying ten Cuban nationals residing in the US was intercepted by Cuban authorities last night. Four were killed in a firefight that also left one Cuban sailor wounded. Then finally, they talk about new data from Emerson College Polling showing Trump’s disapproval rate rising. Also, new numbers on potential Democratic presidential candidates in 2028, and a new poll from Pew Research that shows an increasing number of Americans are reluctant to discuss politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and presidential historian Tevi Troy discuss last night’s State of the Union address by President Donald Trump and the Democratic response by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger. Then, RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende joins the guys to discuss special election results from Pennsylvania, upcoming Senate races, and the latest developments in congressional redistricting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon preview tonight’s State of the Union address by President Donald Trump and the Democratic response by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger. Then, attorney and RCP contributor Richard Porter joins them to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision on tariffs, and the state of relations between the Justices and President Trump. Next, they talk about reactions to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s new book which is being released today, and his remarks about dyslexia in Atlanta on Sunday night. And finally, they discuss President Trump ‘s invitation to the US Olympic hockey teams to attend tonight’s State of the Union address, and FBI Director Kash Patel’s trip to Milan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon are joined by White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann to discuss President Donald Trump's Board of Peace Meeting. They also talk about the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana. Then, Carl Cannon interviews Lindsay M. Chervinsky who is an American presidential historian and is the Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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