RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Phil's Oval Office exchange with Vice President JD Vance yesterday about his support for the Iran War. Also, yesterday’s announcement that Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and will continue her job at the White House during treatment. Then, they discuss press coverage of the Iran War and FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke broadcasters’ licenses over their coverage of the conflict. Also, President Trump yesterday called Cuba a “very weakened nation” and says “I think I can do anything I want with it.” Next, they talk about a new poll that shows that 59 percent of American adults believe a college degree is “not worth the cost.” Also, Ireland’s leader, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, visits Washington today for a full round of celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day, including events on Capitol Hill and the White House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon preview tomorrow’s Democratic Senate primary in Illinois, where abolishing ICE has emerged as a key talking point for all three leading candidates. They also take a look at Janet Mills, the 78-year-old governor of Maine who is running for the Democratic nomination for Senate. Then, they discuss President Donald Trump’s recent comments on America’s allies and their reluctance to send support units to open the Straits of Hormuz, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s statement this morning that the President may delay his scheduled end-of-the-month trip to China if the war is still going on. And finally they talk about last night’s Oscar Awards show, U.S. golfer Cameron Young’s win at the 2026 Players Championship, the U.S. victory over the Domincan Republic in the World Baseball Classic and the start of March Madness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, RCP White House reporter Phil Wegmann and RCP national political correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss Medicare corruption in California, the investigation into video ads produced featuring Kristi Noem while she headed the Department of Homeland Security, and the upcoming California governors’ debate. Then, Ben Weingarten, contributor at RealClear Investigations, joins Andrew, Carl, and Phil to discuss his recent article on Don Lemon’s arrest for allegedly disrupting a St. Paul church service, and whether journalists and legal observers should be shielded from prosecution. Next, they discuss yesterday’s bipartisan passage in the Senate of a new housing bill, and whether it will achieve its goal of making homes more affordable. Then finally, the guys share 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 discuss Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) who announced this morning that he would seek an 18th term in Congress at the age of 85, amid reports that he was planning to withdraw in hopes of handing his seat to his daughter. Also, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) reversed his opposition to ending the filibuster in the Senate in order to secure passage of the Save America Act, claiming the decision was not affected by his hope for President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the upcoming run-off election against his challenger, State Attorney General Ken Paxton, for the Republican Senate nomination in Texas. Then, Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution joins the guys to discuss today’s announcement by Iran’s new supreme leader that the Straits of Hormuz will remain closed, last night’s statement by President Trump that the Iran War had already been won, and the future of the world energy market. Next, they talk about today’s article in The Washington Post concerning Sen. Markwayne Mullen (R-OK) which reports that he once hired a felon who illegally stored guns at one of Mullins’ facilities. Mullen is slated to testify before Congress next week seeking confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security. Plus, a new music video featuring the AI generated character Tilly Norwood has been released encouraging Hollywood to embrace artificial intelligence, just in time for this year’s Oscar weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss extreme partisanship and the Iran War, including how Senators comment following White House briefings. Also, the closing of The Straits of Hormuz and how the price of oil will affect Administration decision making on the war. Then, RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende joins the team to discuss yesterday’s special election results from Georgia, new polling in the California governor’s race, and President Donald Trump’s trip today to Kentucky and Ohio. Next, they discuss Starbucks’ decision to relocate executive offices to Nashville and company founder Howard Schultz’ decision to move to Miami in advance of Washington State passing a new tax on millionaires. And lastly, they talk about the recognition of New York City’s police for heroism during this Saturday’s attempted bombing outside of Gracie Mansion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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