RealClearPolitics Podcast

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...

In this episode of RCP, Miranda Devine of the  New York Post  and host of the Podcast One podcast joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP contributor Richard Porter to discuss her exclusive interview yesterday with President Donald Trump, the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General, and reaction to the naming of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence. Then, RCP columnist a...

In this episode of RCP, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss reactions to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the U.S. on a ceasefire in the Iran War. They also cover the Obamas, Clintons, other leading Democrats, and celebrities gathering in Chicago today to celebrate the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Then, Phil Wegmann, former RCP White House...

On today's RCP, author and historian Tevi Troy joins Andrew Walworth and Tom Bevan to discuss President Trump’s remarks this morning from the G-7 summit and the leaked draft of the agreement between the US and Iran regarding a 60-day ceasefire. Also, election results from Georgia and The District of Columbia, where democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George leads as votes are still being counted in...

In this episode of  RCP, national political correspondent Susan Crabtree joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement yesterday that he and his wife are the subject of a federal investigation, which he claims is politically motivated. Also, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt may not be on the ballot in November, but promises t...

In this episode of RCP, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest on ceasefire negotiations in the Iran War, last night’s UFC matches at the White House, and the progressive movement’s counter-programming to the UFC event. Then, we turn to the significance of President Trump’s 80th birthday, Elon Musk’s status as the world’s first on-paper trillionaire and the response of Sen....

In this episode, Tom Bevan, Richard Porter and Carolina Lumetta discuss the House GOP's failure to pass the FISA extension, Trump's comment that he "loves the inflation," and the press's preview of the UFC "Claw" on the South Lawn of the White House.  Then, Tom Bevan, Richard Porter and Emily Jashinsky discuss the CEO of ActBlue taking the 5th Amendment 21 times in yesterday's House testimony. We...

Tom Bevan, Richard Porter and RCP White House Correspondent Carolina Lumetta discuss the House GOP's failure to pass the FISA extension, Trump's comment that he "loves the inflation," and the press's preview of the UFC "Claw" on the South Lawn of the White House. Then, Tom, Richard and Emily Jashinsky discuss the CEO of ActBlue taking the 5th Amendment 21 times in yesterday's House testimony. They...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Graham Platner’s victory in yesterday’s Maine Democratic senate primary and look at the GOP gubernatorial and senate primary results in South Carolina. Also, they take a look at a new AI attack ad running today in Texas against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, and what it may portend for political advertising in the 2026 midterms. Next,...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s Maine Democratic senate primary, and what it may mean for the Democratic Party nationally in the 2026 midterms. And, they take a look at the GOP gubernatorial and senate primary being held today in South Carolina. Next, RCP National Political Correspondent Susan Crabtree joins the guys to discuss the counting of votes in California’s prima...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the counting of votes in California’s primaries. In the Los Angeles mayor’s race, challenger Spencer Pratt has fallen to third place behind incumbent Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman. Also, a look at tomorrow’s Maine Democratic Senate primary, where controversial candidate Graham Platner is expected to win and face incumbent Republi...

BLOCK A Retired Air Force General John Teichert joins Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and Richard Porter to discuss the latest on the Iran War, including ongoing ceasefire negotiations and Monday’s U.S. bombing of Iranian targets near the Straits of Hormuz. BLOCK B Documentary filmmaker Hannah Puder joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss her new short film “Operation Arnon,” whic...