RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the state of the race to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine and South Carolina’s race for the GOP Senate nomination following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Then, RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta joins the guys to discuss the Administrations’ reaction to four American deaths in the Iran War over the weekend, and President Trump’s appearance at the final game of the World Cup on Sunday. And finally, they discuss New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s statement on whether New York Police will try to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the U.N. General Assembly in September, New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first address since taking office, and the politics of the new film version of The Odyssey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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RCP Contributor Richard Porter joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon to discuss last night’s address to the nation by President Trump on election integrity, and Thursday’s remarks by Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s on communism at a ministerial level meeting called by The State Department on the resurgence of political terrorism. Then, the guys discuss last night’s Democratic candidate debate in Maine to replace Graham Platner, new polls in the South Carolina GOP race to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham, and new accusations against Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) involving sexual relations with two congressional staffers. Next, they talk about the U.S. response to a new round of Canadian wildfires, including a move to sanction Canada in the U.S. Senate. And finally, the guys give up their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon look forward to tonight’s televised address by President Donald Trump where he reportedly will reveal new information about the 2020 elections, and discuss Todd Blanche’s two-day confirmation hearings for Attorney General before the U.S. Senate. Then, Charles McElwee, editor of RealClear Pennsylvania, joins the guys to discuss the future of Senator John Fetterman and Governor Josh Shapiro, as well as the politics of data centers, energy and land use in the 2026 Pennsylvania midterms. Next, they talk about yesterday’s Senate Homeland Security Committee hearings on fraud and abuse. And finally, they discuss the release of the Democratic Socialists of America’s platform, which includes abolishing the U.S. Senate, open borders, full voting rights for non-U.S. citizens, and public ownership of major industries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the death of man in Florida who was killed by a tractor trailer yesterday in Florida as he was fleeing immigration authorities, the third death in less than a week involving ICE agents. Also, the Michigan senate primary becomes the latest battleground between the Democratic Socialists and Progressives within the Democratic Party. Next, John Teichert, retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general and a frequent contributor to RCP, joins the guys to discuss the War in Iran and the President’s promise of renewed bombing of the country’s infrastructure. Then, they discuss new evidence cited by Republican Senators that purports that Special Counsel Jack Smith lied to Congress about not reading text messages and transcribed phone calls from 44 lawmakers during his investigation of Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. And finally, they talk about the House passing legislation to make Daylight Savings permanent, a move that may face more opposition in the Senate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the shooting by ICE agents of a motorist in Maine, the second ICE shooting incident in less than a week. Also, a look forward at tomorrow’s scheduled Senate confirmation hearings of Todd Blanche for Attorney General and Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence. Next, they talk about Pete Buttigieg’s recent trip to Iowa and his chances of winning the Democratic presidential nomination for 2028, and new polling on the Iowa senate and gubernatorial races. Then, they discuss yesterday’s choice of the late Lindsey Graham’s sister to fill out his term in the U.S. Senate, and potential candidates for the seat in the upcoming Republican primary, including Nancy Mace. And finally, they talk about Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testifing today before Congress about the need for additional funding for the Supreme Court, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio launching an effort to dismantle the International Criminal Court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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