RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss last night’s state dinner at the White House. Then, Brian Gaffney joins the guys to discuss his new book "The School of Hard Knucks: My Three Sons and Baseballs’ Wildest Pitch”. Next they talk about a new study from Cornell University. And finally they wrap up with their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest on the ban of CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House and coverage of Senate races in Nebraska, Alaska and Texas. Then, RCP National political correspondent Susan Crabtree joins the guys to discuss religious suppression in China and today’s White House summit. And finally, they discuss new polling from Gallup that shows support for...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta discuss today's arrival of Chinese leader Xi Jinping for meetings at the White House and a state dinner on Thursday night. Also, the latest efforts by CNN, MSNOW and Politico to regain access to the White House following President Trump’s decision to ban them from the building. Then, Joe Abraham, father of K...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss former Vice President Kamala Harris who is campaigning in Michigan today with Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul Al-Sayed, and Illinois governor JD Pritzker who announced Monday that he has lost 80 pounds, adding fuel to speculation that he is running for the Democratic presidential nomination. Then, James S.Robbins, Dean of Academics at the Instit...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the White House ban of CNN, MSNOW and Politico and today’s meeting between NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump. Then, Mike Leon, Head of U.S. content for DAZN, the sports streaming platform and host of the podcast, “Can We Please Talk?” joins the guys to discuss the Protect College Sports bill and the future of college athletics. A...

In this episode of RealClearPolitics, Andrew Walworth is joined by Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and contributor Richard Porter to delve into the ongoing discourse surrounding artificial intelligence and its implications for society. They kick off the conversation by examining the recent calls from AI industry leaders for federal regulation, questioning the motivations behind these requests...

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On this episode of RealClearPolitics, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon dive into the latest political maneuvers from Capitol Hill, including the recent failed impeachment attempt against President Donald Trump by Rep. Al Green. The they dissect the implications of Democratic leadership's hesitance to fully commit to impeachment as Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks on accountability...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Governor Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) interview while fly fishing with CNN’s Jake Tapper, where he said he would not run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028 if Kamal Harris decided to run. Also, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) returns to the Senate floor to vote yesterday after a three-month absence due to health problems. RCP Senior Elections...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP contributor Brigadier General John Teichert, USAF (Ret) discuss Sunday’s “60 Minutes” report on the rescue of the crew of an US F-15 from Iran last April, and recent events in the Ukraine War, including a Russian drone attack on a train near the Polish border this weekend. The guys also discuss possible Congressional action to regulate artificial intelligence a...

On this special episode of RealClearPolitics, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, sharing powerful clips from former President George W. Bush and discussing the lasting impact of that tragic day on American foreign policy. They delve into the Bush Doctrine and its implications, examining how the events of 9/11 shaped a generation's view of national...

Join Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, Richard Porter, and Andrew Walworth as they broadcast live from the GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. The episode kicks off with a recap of President Donald Trump's electrifying speech, where he promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult citizen if Republicans secure a victory in the midterms. The hosts dissect the implications of this bold claim, questioning its...

Join Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Carolina Lumeta as they report live from the GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. The team dives into the strategic implications of the convention, with insights from RNC Chairman Joe Gruters, who emphasizes the importance of putting President Trump on the ballot for the upcoming midterms. Carolina shares her thoughts on the Republican Party's...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s Republican and Democratic Senate primaries in New Hampshire and the Republican Midterm Convention, which kicks off in Dallas tomorrow. The guys also discuss New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s signing ceremony last Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Centers, where he passed the ceremonial pen to his Chief...

President Trump is set to address the nation tonight with an important update on the ongoing conflict in Iran, now entering its second month. Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon analyze the implications of the war, particularly in light of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks about reevaluating the United States' relationship with NATO. As questions arise regarding the effectiveness of...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon delve into the latest immigration statistics from the Center for Immigration Studies, revealing a decline in both illegal and legal immigrant populations since President Donald Trump's administration began. They discuss the economic implications of these trends and whether Trump's immigration policies may be inadvertently harming the labor market. The co...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the results of yesterday’s Democratic primaries in Massachusetts, newly released video from 2020 of Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico talking about capitalism and the oil industry, and the fallout from the conflict between former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lu...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts and yesterday’s 5-4 Supreme Court decision allowing construction of the White House ballroom to continue. Then, Matthew Gould, former British Ambassador to Israel and former deputy ambassador to Iran joins the guys to discuss the internal politics of Iranian leadership and how understanding that d...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta discuss the latest changes in US strategy in Iran, President Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela, and the renaming of Lake Ontario. Then, Presidential historian Tevi Troy joins them to discuss the Michigan Senate race and President Trump’s strategy for the midterm elections. Next, they discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s...

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Emily Jashinsky discuss the Iran War hitting the six month mark and Trump's approval rating. They also talk about RFK Jr. saying that Pennsylvania health officials fabricated 2 recent measles deaths. Next, they discuss a new City Journal piece analyzing the dysfunctional government in Los Angeles. And finally, they chat about Dolly Parton's legacy of goodness and San Fr...

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina, and other Senate races in Iowa, Texas, and Alaska. Then, they are joined by Susan Crabtree to discuss her story about 3 members of the Secret Service communications dept being suspended. And, they also talk about Pete Hegseth's firing of the publisher, editor and reporter from the...

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Carolina Lumetta discuss the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina, Abdul El-Sayed debating Jesse Watters on FOX News, and Hakeem Jeffries' video about his meeting with Jared Kushner. Next, they discuss the Supreme Court decision on mail ballots, the Trump administration's unprecedented mass visa revocation program, and Marco Rubio's announcement the U.S. has removed Syri...

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Richard Porter discuss Trump's economic 'D-Day' against Iran, his exploding trade war with Canada, and his stumping on behalf of Darline Graham in South Carolina over the weekend. Next, they interview Professor Jonathan Turley over his new book, "Rage and the Republic" and his Fox News column today calling Hasan Piker the "hateful Pied Piper of the left". And lastly, th...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump’s support for Darlene Graham’s Senate bid in South Carolina, Pete Buttigieg’s decision to appear in the state this weekend to court Black voters, and Rep. Seth Moulton’s challenge to incumbent Democratic Senator Ed Markey in Massachusetts. Next, RCP National Political Correspondent Susan Crabtree joins the guys to discuss Er...

Andrew Walworth and Carl Cannon discuss the politics of data centers and artificial intelligence, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s new Executive Order on stricter requirements for data center developers in the state. Also a PAC supported by the AI company Anthropic is spending millions on ads to support Republican candidates who advocate regulation of AI, including Florida Republican...