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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Rahm Emanual’s appearance on The View, where he hinted he was “in training” for a presidential run. Also, a new poll by the polling firm co/efficient shows that 26 percent of voters believe that no one is the face of the Democratic Party, tied with 26 percent who believe is it New York Representati…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s news that the budget bill moved out of the House Ways and Means Committee on a party line vote, and the grand jury indictment of Judge Hannah Duggan on two charges of obstruction of justice that carry a maximum penalty of six years in prison and a $350,000 fine. They also talk about the rea…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss new economic data that shows inflation cooling for the third straight month, and the new book "Original Sin" by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. They also talk about the internal politics of the Democratic National Committee, which is considering voiding last February’s election of David Hogg as vice…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Donald Trump’s four-day visit to the Middle East and the release of U.S. hostage Eden Alexander. Also, they talk about the announcement by the Trump Administration of major advances in trade negotiations with both China and the United Kingdom. Plus, recent safety issues at Newark Liberty Airport an…
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Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Sean Trende discuss news that NY Attorney General Letitia James is under criminal investigation and that Donald Trump pulled Ed Martin and replaced him with Judge Jeanine Pirro for DC prosecutor. They also talk about the blow up over Trump's nomination of Dr. Casey Means for Surgeon General and Bill Gates's declaration th…
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Tom Bevan, Phil Wegmann and Carl Cannon discuss Leo XIV, the first American-born Pope in 2,000 years and the news that President Trump has announced a big, beautiful trade deal with the UK. They also ponder why John Fetterman is in the news this week - and not in a good way. Plus, they talk about the new wave of pro-Hamas protests hitting college c…
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Tom Bevan, Phil Wegmann and Emily Jashinsky discuss Joe Biden's first media interview since leaving the Presidential race last year and new polling out of California that suggests his brand Is much diminished. They also react to news Trump nominated a batch of judges and that DC prosecutor Ed Martin is facing resistance from the GOP. Plus, Trump's …
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Donald Trump’s proposal to provide $1,000 and paid travel to illegal immigrants who self-deport, and a plan outlined by Senator Rubin Gallego (D-AZ) that involves a $5,000 fine and a work permit. They also wonder why Brian Kemp and other prominent governors are passing on the chance to run for Sena…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Donald Trump’s comments on Sunday regarding the U.S. Constitution, and former Vice President Mike Pence’s remarks at the JFK Library in Boston, where he received the “Profiles in Courage” award for his actions on January 6th. They also wonder how Congressional Republicans are handling the question …
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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Donald Trump’s 2026 budget that was released today and includes $163 billion in spending cuts. They also talk about personnel changes at the White House, and what the future may hold for Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former National Security Advisor and UN ambassa…
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Andrew Walworth and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the reassignment of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz to become the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Also, a look at the implications of the minerals agreement between Ukraine and the U.S., signed Wednesday night. Then, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon d…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and National Review columnist Heather Wilheim preview tonight’s speech by 2024 Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris. They also discuss Wisconsin’s Supreme Court decision to suspend Milwaukee circuit judge Hannah Dugan, who has been charged with helping an illegal immigrant avoid arrest by ICE agents. Plus, they …
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss what is in store for the second 100 days of the Trump administration concerning the budget and tariffs. Then, they talk about the Trump Administration’s approach to sanctuary cities and shifting political landscape when it comes to states’ rights and federalism. Plus, Monday’s election results fro…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss coverage of the first 100 days of Trump’s second administration, and why Trump continues his love/hate relationship with the mainstream press. Then, they discuss this weekend’s trip to New Hampshire by Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker and his comments on fellow Democrats. And, Attorney General Pam …
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the arrest of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan on obstruction charges after she allegedly helped an illegal immigrant evade FBI agents who were waiting outside her courtroom. Then, after yesterday’s deadly Russian attack on Kyiv, they wonder: is Donald Trump going to pus…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and National Review columnist Heather Wilhelm discuss the battle between Harvard University and Donald Trump, and the results of the new Harvard Youth Poll, which tracks attitudes of Americans between the ages of 18 and 29. They also talk about a new lawsuit that claims Trump has superseded presidential authority on tari…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Elon Musk’s statement that he will be turning his attention away from The Department of Government Efficiency and towards his commercial endeavors, including Tesla. And they talk about Senator Dick Durban (D-IL), the number two Democrat in the Senate, announcing today that he will not run for reel…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss how voters view the Trump Administration’s economic policies, including the White House’s battle with the Federal Reserve, the gyrating stock market, and tariffs. They also talk about Harvard’s move to sue the government over Trump’s demands for university reform, and a Minneapolis case where a st…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the political legacy of Pope Francis, who died today at the age of 88. They also talk about today’s visit to El Salvador by four Democratic members of Congress, and the Supreme Court’s decision this weekend to block the Trump Administrations’ deportation efforts. Next, they discuss new reporting t…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying: if there is no movement in the Ukraine peace talks within the next few days, President Trump is prepared to “move on.” And they talk about Senator Chris Van Hollen's (D. MD) meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who is in a Salvadoran prison after being deported…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the internal debate among Republicans about raising the top income tax rate to 40 percent. Also, Donald Trump goes after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, saying his termination “could not come fast enough.” Then they discuss vice chairman of the Democratic Party David Hogg, who says he will…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador seeking the release of Abrego Garcia, and efforts by other Democrats including Senator Corey Booker (D-NJ) to visit the country. Also, Joe Biden gives a speech in Chicago attacking Donald Trump on social security. They also talk about U.S. At…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the Trump Administration’s interpretation of the recent Supreme Court decision on the deportation and imprisonment of Abrego Garcia, and Trump’s remarks that he has asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to explore the legality of sending “homegrown” criminals to Salvadoran prisons. They also talk about…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss whether Trump will in fact provide tariff relief for Chinese tech imports, and the internal struggle over tariff policy within the White House. They also talk about this weekend’s assault on the governor’s residence in Pennsylvania, and former Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz’s appearance on…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a lower court ruling that says the Trump Administration must bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia - the man they mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador, and the administration’s response. Also, a look ahead to the 2028 midterm elections. Then, they talk ab…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the shifting White House rhetoric surrounding Trump’s trade policies. They also talk about yesterday’s House vote that would curtail federal judges’ ability to place nationwide injunctions on presidential orders, and whether the measure will pass in the Senate. Plus, Donald Trump’s executive order…
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Tom Bevan, Phil Wegmann, and Richard Porter discuss Trump's surprise move pulling back on tariffs for everyone - except China. Then, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon & Sean Trende discuss Ken Paxton's entry into the TX GOP Senate primary, and the news a Trump judge ruled in favor of the AP in their suit against the administration. Next, Carl Cannon talks to …
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss this week’s Supreme Court decisions that at least temporarily allows Trump to continue policies that had been blocked by lower courts. They also talk about internal disagreements within the Trump White House when it comes to tariff policy. Then, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegma…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Former President Barrack Obama’s recent appearance at Hamilton College where he criticized the Trump Administration, and Kamala Harris’ speech on Trump’s policies where she told the audience, “I told you so”. They also talk about the market reaction to Trump’s tariffs. Amid growing calls for the pr…
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Andrew Walworth, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann and Unherd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky discuss the spate of new books being released on the Biden presidency, all of which recount efforts to hide Biden’s cognitive decline from the public. They also talk about the beginning of the Senate’s marathon debate over the budget reso…
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Andrew Walworth, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss the reaction to Trump’s tariff announcement, including a Senate vote to rescind tariffs against Canada that passed with the support of all Democrats and four Republicans. They also talk about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement …
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the results of elections in two Florida congressional districts and a statewide contest for the state supreme court in Wisconsin. Plus, they chat about the political consequences of Trump’s tariff policies. Then, they talk about U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to seek the death penalty …
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the decision by a San Francisco judge to stop the Trump Administration from deporting up to 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants who are in the country illegally. They also talk about the fallout from the White House admission that it sent a Salvadoran who was suspected but not convicted of criminal beha…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss tomorrow’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election and Elon Musk’s involvement, as well as Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's bill to curtail activism by the courts, which was introduced today. They also talk about President's Trump’s remarks over the weekend saying he is “not joking” about a third run for th…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss ICE's apprehension of a Turkish graduate student at Tufts University. Also, New York Representative Elise Stefanik is not going to the United Nations, but will continue to serve in Congress. Plus, they talk about last night’s appearance by Elon Musk and 7 DOGE executives on Fox News. Then, Andrew …
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss today’s arrest of an illegal immigrant accused of being a leader of MS-13. Also, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits the Salvadoran prison where deported alleged Venezuelan gang members are being held to tape a video message discouraging illegal border crossing into the U.S. They also t…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the release of text messages from the private thread of top US advisors discussing the strategy for U.S. strikes in Yemen, and the White House attack on Atlantic editor Jeffery Goldberg who was inadvertently included in the online discussion. They also talk about Senator Eric Schmidt’s hearings ye…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the future of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in the wake of revelations that he invited Atlantic Editor Jeffrey Goldberg to join a private text thread discussing strategy for U.S. strikes in Yemen that included other high level Trump advisors. They also talk ab…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the duo’s “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour, the future of the Democratic Party, and whether Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. Then they discuss next steps in Ukraine and President Zelensky's cover-story interview in Time magazine. Comedian Conan O’Brien is aw…
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Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Heather Wilhelm (Columnist for National Review) discuss Laura Ingraham's interview last night with Sam Corcos, a DOGE team leader working at the IRS. They also question - why the World Happiness Report is a sham, why Snow White is a train wreck, and why Gavin Newsom lied about LatinX? Then, Tom Bevan interviews Mark Penn,…
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Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Sean Trende discuss the new data from David Shor on the 2024 elections. They also talk about the blithe response by some in the media to the ongoing attacks against Tesla and Trump's approval ratings and what that means for the 2025 and 2026 elections. Then lastly, Carl Cannon interviews Phil Wegmann, RCP White House Corr…
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Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Emily Jashinsky discuss the escalating battle between Donald Trump and the Courts. They also talk about the left's hatred of Elon Musk and the increasing violence against Tesla. Plus, Gov Ron DeSantis' op-ed in the WSJ heralding Trump's efforts to dismantle the Education Department. BONUS: they also give their picks for t…
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Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss President Trump's 2-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin. And the escalating battle between Donald Trump and the Courts over his use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportation. Plus, they also talk about Chuck Schumer's damage control tour and the Democrats' ongoing efforts to find a leader and a message…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump's orders to deport 137 alleged Venezuelan gang members, as well as the deportation of a Lebanese doctor with an H1B visa and a teaching position at Brown University. Is the clash between the courts and the White House on immigration policy coming to a head? They also talk about Don…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Senator Chuck Schumer's decision not to oppose the GOP spending bill in order to avoid a government shutdown, and the angry responses to Senator Schumer from some of his fellow Democrats. Also, judges rule that Trump didn’t follow the law when firing probationary employees, but confirms the execut…
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Democrats on the Move: The 2026 Senate Map Gets Tougher While Presidential Hopefuls Embrace “Alternative Media”
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss key players to watch, including Pete Buttigieg, Rahm Emanual, Gavin Newsom and Tim Walz, as well as Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) who announced her decision not to run again in 2026. Also, how Democrats, including former first lady Michelle Obama, are embracing podcasting to reach new audiences. T…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss whether Wall Street worries about a recession are justified, and whether Trump’s handling of tariffs is contributing to economic uncertainty. They also talk about the upcoming Senate vote on the six-month spending bill, and whether Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will instruct fellow Democrats to vote n…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the U.S. and Ukraine Talks in Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, and federal funding cuts to American universities. They also talk about ActBlue leadership changes, and who is funding the "Families Over Billionaires” media campaign. Next, Tom Bevan and Sean Trende discuss recent …
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the fifth anniversary of World Health Organization’s declaration that COVID-19 was a pandemic. They also talk about the ascension of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who replaces Justin Trudeau as prime minister of Canada. AND - Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that 83 percent of US AID contrac…
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Trump’s threat of increased sanctions against Russia and the state of his negotiations with Russia and Ukraine, and what the most recent jobs numbers tell us about the emerging Trump economy. They also talk about the latest in what some call “Trump’s Revenge Tour:" the presidential executive order…
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