RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Governor Gavin Newsom’s complaint that “disinformation” threatens peoples’ safety during the Los Angeles wildfires. They also talk about Pete Hegseth’s upcoming Senate hearings and today’s speech by President Biden at the State Department, where he discussed his foreign policy legacy, saying that he is “leaving the...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss today’s sentencing of Donald Trump in the New York records case. They also talk about the political impact of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s handling of the Los Angeles wild fires. Next, Phil Wegmann talks to Michael Sobolik of the Hudson Institute about today’s arguments before the Supreme regarding a federall...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and Emily Jashinsky, Washington correspondent for Unherd and host of the Youtube show “Undercurrents,” discuss today’s memorial service for Jimmy Carter at Washington’s National Cathedral. Then, they talk about Meta’s decision to end third-party fact checking for its social media platforms and what impact it will have on journalism and on the fact-checking industry. Ne...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Susan Page’s USA Today interview with outgoing President Joe Biden, who claims he could have beaten Donald Trump in November and regrets not doing more to counter disinformation. They also talk about Meta’s decision to end third-party fact checking for its social media platforms and California Governor Gavin Newsom...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss today’s press conference by President-Elect Donald Trump where he talked about the Panama Canal, January 6th pardons, Middle East hostages and other issues. They also take a look at the status of current legal actions against Trump. Next, they discuss who Governor Ron DeSantis is considering to replace Marco Rubio...

Andrew Walworth is joined by RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann to discuss today’s certification of election results on Capitol Hill, as well as the future of pardons for the January 6th defendants. Then, they talk about the announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that he is resigning as head of the Liberal Party and how that will...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the drama behind today’s vote for Speaker in the House and they look at Senator John Thune (R-SD), the new Senate Majority Leader. They also talk about Thursday’s recognition by Joe Biden of former Rep. Liz Cheney for her role in investigating Donald Trump and the activities of January 6th and the GOP reaction. Plus, Thursday’s New York Times arti...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas and the policy challenges posed by domestic terrorism. They also talk about the start of the 119th Congress and the future of Mike Johnson’s speakership. Plus, a look at the upcoming confirmation hearings for Trump’s most controversial cabinet choices. Next, Carl Cann...

First - Andrew Walworth and Carl Cannon interview political scientist Lara Brown on Biden’s legacy. Then, Andrew talks to Jay Bhatacharia who is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research. They have a discussion about free speech. Next, Tom Bevan chats with author and political scientist Charles Lipson on big winners and los...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon look back at 2024 to discuss the most important political stories of the year. Then, they talk about the event, story or trend that most surprised them in the year just past. Next, they discuss the reporters and columnists who provided great coverage or commentary in 2024. And winding it up, they talk about the political winners and losers of the year, an...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss whether an online fight over visas for tech workers indicates a deeper division within the Trump coalition. Also, a look at President Biden’s job approval ratings as he prepares to leave office. Plus, they talk about February’s contest to see who will head the Democratic Party, and a look ahead at the current contend...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss recent reports that House Republicans are complaining to President-Elect Donald Trump about Speaker Johnson’s performance. But is there anyone who can replace him? They also talk about a recent interview by Tucker Carlson of Teamster President Sean O’Brien who says Harris told Teamsters “I’m going to win with or with...

First, Tom Bevan talks to RCP contributor Richard Porter about the hit movie Gladiator II, and whether it is an allegory for Donald Trump’s political comeback. Then, Carl Cannon talks to Tevi Troy, senior fellow at the Ronald Regan Institute and the author of "The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry” about what Joe Biden can get done in the less...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the release of the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz and what it means for his political career. Also, Donald Trump’s pursuit of the Panama Canal, which was transferred to Panamanian control in 1999, and his hopes to annex Greenland. Plus, they discuss whether pharmaceutical advertising should be banned from television, a move favored by...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the influence wielded by Elon Musk, especially in regard to the Congressional budget process. They also talk about a new Newsweek article by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Chair of the House Progressive Caucus, on how the Democrats can regain power by “unrigging” the system and Politifact’s annual poll of its readers, ranking ten whoppers told by politicia...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Trump’s rejection of Congress’ Continuing Budget Resolution and what it means for Speaker Mike Johnson’s future. They also talk about a new article from the Wall Street Journal on operations at the White House during the Biden administration, and how the staff reportedly adjusted the president’s schedule and availabilities to compensate for his de...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss how the leaders of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have rejected the congressional Continuing Budget Resolution and a new report from The House Administration Subcommittee that accuses former Rep. Liz Cheney of engaging in witness tampering during the Jan. 6 House investigation. They chat about Rahm Emmanuel’s recent  Washington...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss whether Trump will force federal workers to end remote work, and a new Emerson Poll shows that 41 percent of Americans under 30 think the murder of healthcare executive Brian Thompson was “acceptable. They also talk about CNN reporter Clarissa Ward’s blockbuster video report from a Syrian jail - a report that turned out to be false. The man she he...

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss the Trump presser, the Army-Navy game, and Trump's nominations. They also talk about Kamala Harris running for CA Governor and the ABC News settlement with Trump. Next, Tom Bevan talks with Sean Trende about Trump's positive transition ratings and the 2026 midterms. And wrapping it up, Carl Cannon chats with Charles Lipson about the mysterious drone...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon talk about TIME magazine’s new cover article on Donald Trump and a new report on the FBI’s involvement in the events of January 6th, and media coverage of the report's revelations. They also discuss how Treasury Secretary Janet Yellin has changed her mind about the danger of the national debt, and drone sightings have spread beyond New Jersey to neighbori...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss news that President Joe Biden will commute the sentences of 1,500 people and pardon 39 more, amid speculation that preemptive pardons are planned for Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top policymakers. Also, under pressure from Donald Trump, FBI Director Christopher Wray announces that he’ll step down before serving his...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss recent statements by Congressional Democrats who say they look forward to working with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to cut government waste, especially at the Pentagon. They also chat about whether Donald Trump can end birthright citizenship, or whether the 14th Amendment to the Constitution blocks him from doing so...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss what we now know about the background and political views of Luigi Mangione, the suspected assassin of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, and the public's reaction to the latest news about the murder. They also ponder the reason why Democratic senators have so far declined to meet with Trump’s nominee for Director o...

Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the politics of two criminal cases that have captured public attention, the collapse of Assad regime in Syria, and reactions to comments Trump made to Kristen Welker in a major network interview. Next, Tom talks to founder and past president of the Democratic Leadership Council: Al From, about lessons from Bill Clinton’s rise in the early 1990s. And finally, Carl talks...

Andrew, Tom and Washington correspondent for UnHerd - Emily Jashinsky, discuss online and mainstream media commentary following the brutal murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including remarks that rationalize the assassination as a “reality check” for oligarchs. They also talk about a report by The Washington Post citing analysts who say the Trump Administration will shift its anti-te...