RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the recent hacking of water treatment facilities in Minnesota and other states, which have been attributed by some to Iranian-backed groups. They also talk about President Donald Trump announcing a breakthrough in the Gaza peace process. Then, Byron York, chief political correspondent for The Washington Examiner, joins the guys to discuss the state of the midterms, which are now just 95 days away. Next, they discuss the potential political impact of news that Maine Democratic senate candidate Troy Jackson is romantically involved with his second cousin, with whom he has two sons. And then finally, the guys give up their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s release of the names, addresses and assessed property values of 960,000 New Yorkers who he says may be subject to the new “pied-a-terre tax” aimed at high net worth, part-time city residents. Also, new polling shows Democratic Socialists have broad support inside the Democratic Party, but would not fare well in a general election. Next, they discuss yesterday’s Senate hearing where Anthony Fauci asserted his Fifth Amendment rights 111 times, and what comes next. And then they talk about a Wisconsin brewer who promised to give out free beer if President Trump died and is now set to lose his alcohol permit over charges that he illegally transported beer over state lines. Also Ryder Williams, a 16-year-old California lifeguard who recently rescued a ten-year-old boy from drowning in the ocean, will be honored at the White House by President Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP contributor and attorney Richard Porter discuss today’s Senate hearing on the origins of Covid with Anthony Fauci, who answered every question from the committee by asserting his fifth amendment rights. Then, RealClear Investigations senior reporter James Varney joins Andrew and Carl to discuss his latest article “Biden Bucks: Climate Change Funds a Bonanza for State Outfits,” which looks at huge grants awarded to state agencies in the final months of the Biden Administration for green energy projects, and the Trump Administration’s attempt to claw the money back. Next, they talk about the schedule for the 2028 Democratic primaries, which will start in South Carolina on January 22, and which potential candidates are helped and hurt by the order. And finally, they look at the GOP contest for the 2028 presidential nomination, and whether there are candidates other than Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio who may get into the race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss last night’s debate for the Michigan Democratic Senate nomination, the governor’s race in Wisconsin where DSA candidate Francesca Hong leads in some polls for the Democratic nomination, and the Senate race in Minnesota. Then, they discuss Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s announcement yesterday that new government-run grocery stores will discount essential items by 30 percent. Next, they talk about the funeral today of the late Sen. Lindsay Graham (D-SC) and President Trump’s remarks this morning that Graham “never met a war he didn’t like.” And lastly, GOP Senate Leader John Thune and President Trump face off over whether Thune should keep the Senate in session to debate the SAVE America Act or allow an August recess in order for candidates to return home and campaign for the midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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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 joins the guys to discuss last Friday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the latest news on the War in Iran. Next, they discuss Democratic Socialists of America co-chair Megan Romer, who appeared on Fox News over the weekend discussing the party’s plaform. And finally, they preview tomorrow’s funeral in Washington DC for the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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