RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss this morning’s lengthy New York Times article exploring whether President Donald Trump is showing his age. Also, in what many view as a new low, former MSNBC host Joy Reid advances what she calls a “MAGA fairy tale,” in which Vice President JD Vance will leave his wife Usha to marry Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, because “he needs a white quee...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the latest on ceasefire negotiations in the Ukraine War, and whether Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are at odds over how to move forward. Also, a look at the possible court martial of Senator Mark Kelly for his participation in a video that urged service members to refuse unlawful orders from their superiors. And a jud...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss relations between President Donald Trump and New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, and whether the two can find common ground to help make the city more affordable for its residents. Also, Trump is developing his plan to address the high cost of health insurance. Will it be the basis for a compromise that could avoid a government shutdown in Janua...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss a video released by six Democratic lawmakers with military and national security backgrounds that urges American service members to not follow illegal orders from their superiors, and President Donald Trump’s response. They also talk about Senator Eric Swalwell (D.CA) declaring his candidacy in the governor’s race in California, and Trump critic...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the announcement that President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet for the first time face-to-face tomorrow in the Oval Office. And, they talk about Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent telling Fox News that taxpayers may receive a $2,000 “tariff dividend” next year, but he hopes they won’t spend it. Then, they discus...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss reports of a “secret” peace plan that is being negotiated by President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and his Russian counterparts without input from Ukraine. Then, they talk about fallout from yesterday’s Oval Office comments by President Trump and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the murder of Saudi dissident and...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss new revelations from Tucker Carlson and Miranda Devine of the New York Post that raise questions about what the FBI knew about Thomas Crooks, the would-be assassin who fired 8 shots at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania last summer, wounding Trump and one other and killing Corey Comperatore. And they talk about, FBI Director Kash Pate...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump’s changing position on: the release of the Epstein files, reciprocal tariffs on key grocery items, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). They also discuss recent developments in Latin America including riots in Mexico City over the weekend, Sunday’s presidential election results in Chile, and comments from President Donal...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the challenges facing the leadership of both parties, as President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer face increased criticism from their political bases. Then, they discuss the Ford Motor Company’s decision to suspend production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck, the future of electric vehicles, and Ford CEO Jim...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss last night’s signing ceremony at the White House where President Donald Trump ended the government shutdown and talked about the future of healthcare subsidies. Then, Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss yesterday’s release of selected Jeffrey Epstein emails and whether House and Senate Republicans will split fr...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss how both Republicans and Democrats are claiming victory following the longest government shutdown in history, and they preview tonight’s House vote on reopening the government. Then, they talk about the new emails from Jeffrey Epstein about his involvement with Donald Trump which was released today by House Democrats, and the upcoming House vote o...

Author and RCP contributor John J. Waters joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss Veterans Day, 2025 and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corp. They also talk about last night’s appearance by President Donald Trump on the Laura Ingraham Show on Fox News, where he discussed what he sees as American voters’ misperceptions of the economy. Also, they look at...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s Senate vote to end the Democratic filibuster and reopen the government, as well as the split within the Democratic Party over ending the government shutdown. They also discuss President Donald Trump’s appearance Sunday at the Washington Commanders/Detroit Lions game, his promise to provide $2,000 to most Americans due to his tariff policie...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss new polling on candidate preferences for the 2028 presidential nomination for both parties, and this morning’s reporting from Politico that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is telling close associates that he believes Vice President JD Vance is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination. Then, they talk about the role of energy prices in last Tue...

RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss the results of Tuesday’s election, the future of redistricting, and the arguments at the Supreme Court over President Trump’s tariff policy. Then, they discuss Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) who announced this morning that she will not run for reelection. And, they take a look at New York Mayor-elect Zoh...

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann to discuss what last night’s election mean for Republicans, the government shutdown, and Donald Trump and the upcoming 2026 midterms. Next, they discuss the results of last night’s election, including passage of Proposition 50 in California. And finally, they talk about what pollsters...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the election in California, where voters head to the polls to vote on Gavin Newsom’s plan to redistrict the state to create a more favorable map for Democrats. Also, a look at where redistricting efforts stand in other states, including Maryland where Governor Wes Moore announced an advisory commission on redistricting that might eliminate the sta...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann preview tomorrow’s elections in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, with an eye to what the results may mean for the 2026 midterms, and whether former President Barrack Obama’s campaign appearances in New Jersey and Virginia will help Democratic turnout. Then, they discuss last night’s 60 Minutes interview with President Don...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump’s social media post calling on Senate Republicans to get rid of the filibuster in order to reopen the government. Also, this weekend federal food stamps payments are scheduled to start running out and ACA enrollment begins, which some feel will help spur Senators from both parties to compromise and stop the partial governmen...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump’s Asia trip, including the results of his meeting in South Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping. They also discuss a new Atlantic article about how several high-ranking Trump officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House advisor Stephen Miller, and Security of Homeland Security Kristi Noem have recently...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the US response to the disaster in Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, and whether the Trump Administration will redeploy naval assets in the Caribbean currently dedicated to drug interdiction in order to provide humanitarian aid to the island. They also discuss the latest revelations surrounding Operation Arctic Frost, the FBI investigation...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss “Deciding To Win,” a new voter survey from a Democratic leaning think tank that says 70 percent of voters believe the Democratic Party is out of touch and urges the party to return to more centrist positions. They also talk about Steve Bannon’s recent interview with The Economist, where he described President Donald Trump as a “vehicle of divine p...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s trip to Asia, and whether the meaning of “America First” has changed over the course of the second Trump administration. They also talk about Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris, who both gave further indications this weekend about their plans to run for the White House in 2028. And, they look at Trump’s reaction to a statement by Ste...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Phil’s most recent article about the future of the MAHA movement and its possible role in the 2026 midterm elections. Then, Mike Leon, host of the news and commentary podcast 'Can We Please Talk’ and a former producer at ESPN, joins the guys to talk about the latest gambling scandal at the NBA, and the FBI indictment...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss America’s federal debt, which reached $38 trillion, a new record.  Also, new data from KPP shows that health insurance premiums for families insured through their employer have reached $27,000 a year. Then, they discuss the second and final debate in the New York mayor’s race, and what the Graham Plattner story in Maine says about the schism withi...