RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the release of select passages from Anthony Fauci’s private diary by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Fauci’s upcoming Senate testimony, scheduled for Wednesday. Fauci was a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, and Chief Medical Advisor to the President from January 2021 to December 2022. Then, RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump’s recent complaints about GOP Senate Leader John Thune regarding passage of the SAVE America act, and reports that the President is considering a “massive attack” on Iran bigger than those carried out during Operation Epic Fury. They also discuss Maine Democrats who will meet this weekend and will likely name Troy Jackson a...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss yesterday’s House vote to ban stock trading by members of Congress, and the controversy caused by the Trump Media and Technology Group announcement that they will sell early access to the President’s social media posts for as much as $100,000 per month to investors who can then trade on the information before it is known by the general public. Th...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss New Jersey governor Mikie Sherill’s announcement yesterday that the state found 6,600 non-citizens on its voter rolls, and President Donald Trump’s approval of U.S. assistance to Saudi Arabia for the development of a civilian nuclear power program, which critics fear could lead to a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Then, Democratic strategis...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon preview today’s primaries in Arizona and discuss the changing definition of who constitutes working-class voters in modern America. Then, RCP national correspondent Susan Crabtree joins the guys to discuss California politics, including new polling in the governor’s race and First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s response to reports of a federal investigati...

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 ove...

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 candidat...

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...

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 Teich...

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...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta discuss the passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and what it means for the Senate, American foreign policy and South Carolina. Next, Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the latest development in the Iran War and Democratic presidential hopeful Rahm Emanuel’s remarks in Tel Aviv last week regarding U.S....

Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the media's framing of socialism. Then, Andrew Walworth and Carl interview author Stephen B. Young about his new book, "America vs the Overclass." Next, Tom and Carl discuss Marco Rubio deporting the Laotian child sex offender who was pardoned by Tim Walz. Then finally, the guys give up their "You Cannot Be Serious" stories of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Mary Katherine Ham discuss Graham Platner's announcement that he is withdrawing from the Maine Senate race. Next, Carolina Lumetta joins the team and they talk about the latest on President Trump: the resumption of the Iran War, the Freedom Fuel stations, and whether or not he will allow the bipartisan housing bill to become law. Then finally, they discuss the White Hou...

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Richard Porter discuss the unfolding political drama surrounding Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine. As tensions rise and the clock ticks down to his potential withdrawal, they discuss the implications for the Democratic Party and the broader political landscape. Then, they touch on the current state of the presidential race, where Kamala...

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss the sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner and what it means for the Democrats' chances to take the Senate. Then, they talk about President Donald Trump at NATO, the Charlie Kirk murder trial preliminary hearing, and US Men crashing out of World Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz....

Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the Fourth of July celebrations and the competing speeches of Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump. Then, Carolina Lumetta joins the guys to discuss the Trump accounts and Trump's impending trip to the NATO summit. Then, they talk about the controversy surrounding the World Cup overturning the red card given to American star Balogun. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss plans for this year’s semiquincentennial celebration of the Declaration of Independence on the National Mall, where record temperatures are expected and President Donald Trump will speak. Also, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a message for New Yorkers when it comes to staying cool during this weekend’s historic heatwave. Next, Juan William...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss last night’s Democratic primary results from Colorado, including Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros defeat of incumbent  Diana DeGette for the Democratic nomination to the House of Representatives. Then, Chairman of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute Fred Ryan joins the guys to discuss the Foundation’s new book  The Civility Hand...

In this episode of Real Clear Politics, Attorney and RCP contributor Richard Porter joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss today’s Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes in school sports, and regulating coordination between candidates and political parties. Then, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss new polls in two key midterm S...

In this episode of Real Clear Politics, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss tomorrow’s Democratic primaries in Colorado, which are shaping up to be a test of both the power of the rising socialist wing of the party and of younger candidates hoping to displace established Democratic leaders. Also, former speaker Nancy Pelosi opens a new “bipartisan” institute at Berkeley, and Scott...

In today's episode of RCP, Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende  joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss the response of centrist Democrats to the recent primary victories of socialist candidates in New York City.  Also, a look at President Trump’s plan to empower the U.S. Post Office to keep states from sending mail-in ballots to voters who are not on their absentee voter roll...

In this episode of Real Clear Politics, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss divisions within both the Republican and Democratic parties in the wake of Tuesday’s New York City primaries and  President Trump’s decision not to sign the bipartisan housing bill. Also, The Great American State Fair started last night on the Washington Mall, with a speech by President Trump, military band...

In this episode of Real Clear Politics, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the results of last night’s primary races in New York City and the rise of Democratic Socialists within the Democratic Party. Then, Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss Democratic Party strategy for the midterms and 2028 in light of last night’s p...

In this episode of Real Clear Politics, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss today’s key primary races in Maryland and New York and the White House announcement that Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors. Also, the U.S. says it will allow Iran to sell oil on the world market for the first time since 1979. Then, RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta  joins Andrew Walwo...

In this episode of Real Clear Politics, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss tomorrow’s primary races in New York, which are shaping up as a test of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s political clout. Then, Greg Swensen, Chairman of Republicans Overseas UK joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement that he was stepping down as...