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Episode 5 - Interview with Rob Joyce, Sr. Advisor to the NSA Director: Securing Cyberspace Oct 16, 2018

Episode 5 - Interview with Rob Joyce, Sr. Advisor to the NSA Director: Securing Cyberspace by RealClearPolitics

Episode 4 - Alamo Bowl Winners: UVA Cyber Defense Team Jul 17, 2018

Carl Cannon & Andrew Walworth interview the winners of the 2018 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC), the University of Virginia Cyber Defense Team, and Dwayne Williams, NCCDC director.

Interview with David Sanger: Is Cyber ‘The Perfect Weapon?’ Jul 09, 2018

RealClear Cyber Today host Andrew Walworth discusses the future of cyber conflict and the quickly evolving world of cyber strategy with New York Times National Security Correspondent David Sanger, author of the new book The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage and Fear in the Cyber Age. In an era marked by increasingly aggressive use of cyber weapons by a range of adversaries, US policymakers have been slow to develop a coherent strategy for their use, even as America deploys its own cyber arsenal against foreign targets. In an in-depth interview, Sanger discusses how the US is already both an aggressor and defender in a multitude of cyber conflicts, and why it is vital that American policymakers develop strategies and norms regarding cyber weapons and their use.

Episode 2 - NATO and the Next Great Battlefield Apr 30, 2018

In this series scheduled to run from April to July, RealClearPolitics and RealClearDefense will take an in-depth look at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and the warfare of the 21st century. The series will examine how the world’s leaders are using cyber-espionage to fundamentally shift international power dynamics.

Episode 1 - The Cost of Cyber Crime Apr 02, 2018

In this series scheduled to run from April to July, RealClearPolitics and RealClearDefense will take an in-depth look at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and the warfare of the 21st century. The series will examine how the world’s leaders are using cyber-espionage to fundamentally shift international power dynamics.

Episode 6: Trump and the Fate of the Administrative State Aug 02, 2017

In this sixth and final episode, Tony talks with the Claremont Institute’s John Marini about the origins of the administrative state and the current political scene. A professor of political science at the University of Nevada-Reno, Marini argues that centralized bureaucracy has displaced the Founding Fathers’ vision of a constitutional republic. Their discussion touches on political philosophy, the decline of party politics, and the rise of Donald Trump.

Episode 5: Reforming the Administrative State Jul 26, 2017

In this fifth episode, Tony talks with Elaine Kamarck of the Brookings Institution and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. A founding director of the Clinton administration's National Performance Review, she makes a case for reforming rather than abandoning the administrative state by improving Congressional oversight, making agencies more efficient, and clarifying what we think the federal government should and should not be doing in the first place. Their discussion touches on the erosion of congressional power, civil service reform, and the impact of technology on the federal bureaucracy.

Episode 4: Empowering the Administrative State Jul 19, 2017

The Future of the Administrative State is a weekly podcast, hosted by RealClearPolicy editor Tony Mills, that explores the virtues and vices of administrative power in the era of Trump. In this fourth episode, Tony talks with Nicholas Bagley, a professor of law at the University of Michigan, who argues that contemporary critiques of executive power miss the mark. What we really need, he thinks, is not more “judicial review” of administrative actions, but more “judicial humility.” Their discussion touches on the nature of regulatory oversight, the role of the courts, and today’s political dysfunction.

Episode 3: The Case for the Administrative State Jul 12, 2017

The Future of the Administrative State is a weekly podcast, hosted by RealClearPolicy editor Tony Mills, that explores the virtues and vices of administrative power in the era of Trump. In this third episode, Tony talks with Paul Verkuil, former chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States (2010–2015) and senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. His most recent book, Valuing Bureaucracy: The Case for Professional Government, makes a positive case for the administrative state. Their discussion touches on prospects for bureaucratic reform as well as the constitutional and practical implications of federal agencies’ increasing reliance on private-sector contractors.

Episode 2: Confronting the Administrative Threat Jul 05, 2017

The Future of the Administrative State is a weekly podcast, hosted by RealClearPolicy editor Tony Mills, that explores the virtues and vices of administrative power in the era of Trump. In this second episode, Tony talks with Columbia Law School’s Philip Hamburger, author of 'Is Administrative Law Unlawful?' and 'The Administrative Threat'. In a discussion that touches on the monarchical concept of absolute power and German political philosophy, Hamburger explains why he thinks the administrative state not only violates the separation of powers, but also threatens Americans’ civil liberties.

Episode 1: Deconstructing the Administrative State Jun 28, 2017

The Future of the Administrative State is a weekly podcast, hosted by RealClearPolicy editor Tony Mills, that explores the virtues and vices of administrative power in the era of Trump. In this first episode, Tony talks with Adam White of the Hoover Institution who breaks down the meaning of the administrative state and how it functions. Their discussion touches on Steve Bannon’s call for the “deconstruction” of the administrative state as well as Barack Obama’s innovative use of executive actions to implement aspects of his domestic agenda.

Politics Is Everything Episode 6: Sports Jun 12, 2017

Politics Is Everything Episode 6: Sports by RealClearPolitics

Politics Is Everything Episode 5: Fashion Jun 01, 2017

In episode five of “Politics is Everything, Caitlin Huey-Burns looks at the connection between politics and fashion. She talks with Kate Bennett of CNN, who is a former fashion editor and covers the first lady, and with Robin Givhan, fashion editor for the Washington Post.

Politics Is Everything Episode 4: Food May 25, 2017

In episode four of “Politics is Everything,” Caitlin Huey-Burns examines the relationship between politics and food. She speaks with Maura Judkis, food and culture reporter for the Washington Post, and Cornell University professor David Sherwyn.

Politics Is Everything Episode 3: Commencement Addresses May 18, 2017

Third episode of Politics Is Everything

Politics is Everything Episode 2: Media May 12, 2017

Politics is Everything Episode 2: Media by RealClearPolitics

Politics is Everything Episode 1: Comedy May 04, 2017

The first episode explores the world of late night comedy, where certain programs that have focused more on politics have seen an uptick in ratings. Guests include Sopan Deb of the New York Times and Ben Terris of the Washington Post, along with Professor Sophia McClennen, an expert on satire and democracy.

The First 100 Days - Episode 14 Apr 27, 2017

In our final episode, RealClearPolitics managing editor Emily Goodin talks to Cliff Sims, Special Assistant to the President and Assistant Communications Director for White House Message Strategy, about the president’s first 100 days. Then RealClearWorld editor Joel Weickgenant talks with Robert Zaretsky, a professor at the University of Houston, and an expert in foreign policy matters about the political situation in Europe.

The First 100 Days - Episode 13 Apr 19, 2017

In our thirteenth episode, RealClearPolitics co-founder and publisher Tom Bevan talks with Richard Haass, the president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about President Trump’s foreign policy. Then RealClearScience editor Ross Pomeroy talks with Valorie Aquino, the National Co-Chair of the March for Science, about this weekend’s rally for science.

The First 100 Days - Episode 12 Apr 13, 2017

In our twelfth episode, RealClearEducation editor Christopher Beach travels to Kansas City, Missouri, to talk with Awais Sufi, President and CEO of SchoolSmartKC, about the launch of his new education nonprofit dedicated to closing the achievement gap in Kansas City public schools. He also speaks with Aaron North, Vice President of Education at the Kauffman Foundation, which was instrumental in the inception and launch of SchoolSmartKC.

The First 100 Days - Episode 11 Apr 06, 2017

In our eleventh episode, Bureau Chief Carl Cannon speaks with former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle about the role of the filibuster in the Senate. And RealClearPolicy editor Tony Mills talks with the Hoover Institute’s Adam White about the legal impact Neil Gorsuch will have on the Supreme Court.

The First 100 Days - Episode 10 Mar 29, 2017

In our tenth episode, RealClearPolicy’s Tony Mills talks with Brookings Institution’s Bill Gale about tax reform and the upcoming battle in Congress. And RealClearDefense editor David Craig talks with Metin Gurcan, a columnist for Al-Monitor's Turkey Pulse, about the Middle East.

The First 100 Days - Episode 9 Mar 22, 2017

In our ninth episode, RealClearPolitics national political correspondent Caitlin Huey Burns talks to Dan Holler, the Vice President of Heritage Action, a conservative group opposed to the GOP healthcare bill. And RealClearWorld editor Joel Weickgenant talks with Kaj Leers, the campaign analyst for the Dutch daily de Volkskrant, about the results from the Netherlands election and a preview of the upcoming French elections.

The First 100 Days - Episode 8 Mar 15, 2017

In our eighth episode, RealClearDefense editor David Craig and RealClearBooks editor John Waters talk with Sen. John McCain about the upcoming defense budget and the Russian hacking allegations.

The First 100 Days - Episode 7 Mar 08, 2017

In our seventh episode, congressional correspondent James Arkin talks with Rep. Mark Meadows, the chairman of the House Freedom Caucus. Then, RealClearPolicy editor Tony Mills talks with Jonathan Rauch of the Atlantic.

The First 100 Days - Episode 6 Mar 01, 2017

In our sixth episode, associate editor A.B. Stoddard has an exclusive interview with Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer. Then, RealClearWorld editor Kevin Sullivan talks with Al-Monitor Diplomatic correspondent Laura Rozen about Trump's Mideast policy.

The First 100 Days - Episode 5 Feb 22, 2017

In our fifth episode, congressional correspondent James Arkin talks with Angel Padilla and Sarah Dohl of Indivisible – a group organizing the protests of congressional townhall meetings. Then, RealClearEducation editor Chris Beach talks with Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, the new chairwoman of the House Education Committee.

The First 100 Days - Episode 4 Feb 15, 2017

In our fourth episode, national political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns talks with Jamie Harrison and Ray Buckley, two of the candidates for Democratic National Committee Chairman. Then, RealClearDefense editor David Craig talks to two officials from the Center for a New American Security: Executive Vice President Shawn Brimley and senior fellow Loren Schulman about the changes coming to the Department of Defense.

The First 100 Days - Episode 3 Feb 08, 2017

In our third episode, In our third episode, Congressional Correspondent James Arkin talks with Rep. Kevin Brady, the new chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, about Obamacare repeal and tax reform. RealClearEnergy Editor Bill Murray talks with Sen. Heidi Heitkamp about the keystone pipeline, energy issues and if she’ll run for reelection in 2018. And national political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns talks with Peter Buttigieg and Tom Perez, two of the candidates for Democratic National Committee Chairman.

The First 100 Days - Episode 2 Feb 02, 2017

In our second episode, RealClearMarkets editor John Tamny talks to Steve Forbes about Treasury Secretary Nominee Steve Mnuchin and the future of the Affordable Care Act.

The First 100 Days - Episode 1 Jan 25, 2017

In our first episode, Managing Editor Emily Goodin talks with former Bush press secretary Ari Fleischer about the first impressions the Trump administration is making and its relationship with the press. Then, Joel Weickgenant, the managing editor of RealClearWorld, talks to Vaira Vike Freiberga, the former president of Latvia, about how a vulnerable NATO ally is reacting to the expected foreign policy of President Trump. It’s part of RealClearWorld’s series on America’s Role in the World under the Trump Administration. Check it out on RealClearWorld.com.

In The Arena - Episode 10 Nov 03, 2016

In this episode, Elections Analyst David Byler sits down with Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende to dissect the political dynamics in swing states while taking us on a final tour of the Electoral College map. White House Correspondent Alexis Simendinger discusses with the White House Transition Project Director Martha Joynt Kumar about how the Obama Administration is working with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's Presidential transition teams.

In The Arena - Episode 9: New Hampshire Oct 27, 2016

In this episode, National Political Correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns looks at the battleground state of New Hampshire, especially its competitive Senate race. Elections Analyst David Byler speaks with George Washington University Professor John Sides, who runs the Monkey Cage Blog at the Washington Post, about political science and polls. Finally, Congressional Correspondent James Arkin talks with the Cook Report’s Jennifer Duffy about the battle for control of the upper chamber.

In The Arena - Episode 8 Oct 20, 2016

In this episode, RealClearPolitic’s election analyst David Byler talks with Stanford University professor Doug Rivers about online polling and White House correspondent Alexis Simendinger talks with Michael McDonald of the University of Florida about early voting.

In The Arena - Episode 7: Wisconsin Oct 13, 2016

In this episode of “In the Arena,” David Byler interviews Monmouth University Polling Institute director Patrick Murray about the science behind the polls. And Tom Bevan talks with director of the Marquette poll Charles Franklin about the battle for the Badger State.

In The Arena - Episode 6: Millennial Voters Oct 06, 2016

In this episode, polling analyst David Byler talks with Dr. Robert Jones of the Public Religion Research Institute about what effect religious and demographic trends have on the 2016 election. Managing editor Emily Goodin has the spin from inside the spin room at the vice presidential debate. And congressional correspondent James Arkin talks with Andrew Baumann, senior vice president of Global Strategy Group, about millennial voters.

In The Arena - Episode 5: Iowa Sep 29, 2016

In this episode, national political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns talked with Iowa GOP chairman Jeff Kaufmann and Norm Sterzenbach, a Des Moines-based Democratic strategist, about the battleground state of Iowa. Polling analyst David Byler chatted with David Seawright of Deep Root Analytics about how campaigns are using new tools to engage voters. And RealClearPolitics co-founder Tom Bevan got debate insights from Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump surrogates in the spin room at Hofstra University.

In The Arena - Episode 4: Pennsylvania Sep 22, 2016

In the fourth episode, RealClear’s polling analyst David Byler asked Dartmouth College political scientist Brendan Nyhan why voters cling to myths and misconceptions during elections. RealClearPolitics White House Correspondent Alexis Simendinger asked Professor Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center, whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump could lock up wavering voters in 90 televised minutes. Managing Editor Emily Goodin, with help from Franklin and Marshall College polling director G. Terry Madonna, explains how four of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties could decide whether Clinton or Trump capture the state’s prized 20 Electoral College votes.

In The Arena - Episode 3: North Carolina Sep 15, 2016

In the third episode, polling analyst David Byler examines the national numbers race with help from the Cook Report’s David Wasserman. And national political correspondent Rebecca Berg explains why North Carolinians are getting so much attention from the presidential nominees when she speaks with former North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan and Rebecca Tippett, director of Carolina Demography at the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

In The Arena - Episode 2: Florida Sep 07, 2016

In the second episode, RealClearPolitics’ polling expert David Byler talked numbers with Kyle Kondik of Larry Sabato’s “Crystal Ball”; congressional correspondent James Arkin interviewed Kevin McGlaughlin, deputy executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee; Bureau Chief Carl Cannon interviewed Republican campaign adviser Roger Stone; and correspondent Alexis Simendinger talked with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn.

In The Arena - Episode 1: Ohio Sep 01, 2016

The inaugural edition of “In the Arena” features RealClearPolitics’ polling experts David Byler and Sean Trende discussing the numbers race, RCP co-founder and publisher Tom Bevan speaking with Republican National Committee chief strategist Sean Spicer; and reporters Caitlin Huey-Burns and James Arkin setting the scene in Ohio, a state considered a must-win bellwether in modern-day presidential contests.

Trailhead - Episode 9: Conventions Jul 18, 2016

As the primary season transitions into the general election, the parties converge on their conventions to settle final differences and rally around the nominee. RCP discusses with Kyle Downey, press secretary to the 2012 GOP convention.

Trailhead - Episode 8: Running Mates Jul 08, 2016

Trailhead - Episode 8: Running Mates by RealClearPolitics

Trailhead - Episode 7: The Press Jun 30, 2016

Candidates often attack the press - but they also rely on them to get their message out during a primary. RCP talks with Jason Noble, chief political reporter for the Des Moines Register; and Sasha Issenberg, reporter for Bloomberg Politics and author of "The Victory Lab."

Trailhead - Episode 6: Campaign Staff Jun 24, 2016

Behind the candidate and behind the scenes, vast teams make the campaign work. RCP discusses with Doug Stafford, former chief strategist for Rand Paul; and Lanhee Chen, a former policy adviser to Marco Rubio.

Trailhead - Episode 5: Campaign Surrogates Jun 17, 2016

For character witnesses in a presidential primary, candidates turn to a cast of elected officials and other prominent supporters to vouch for their bona fides. But a good surrogate can be hard to find. RCP discusses with Rep. Jeff Duncan, a South Carolina Republican, who campaigned on behalf of Ted Cruz.

Trailhead - Episode 4: Advertising Jun 09, 2016

Glistening wheat fields, fluttering American flags, young children on a playground: Campaign ads can be formulaic — but they aren’t always. RCP discusses with Liz Mair of Make America Awesome PAC; and Will Ritter, Poolhouse co-founder and former Marco Rubio media consultant.

Trailhead - Episode 3: Fundraising Jun 03, 2016

Fundraising is the lifeblood of a campaign, but where do super PACs fit in a primary? RCP discusses with Charlie Spies, former attorney and treasurer for Right To Rise, the pro-Jeb Bush super PAC; and Caroline Wren, former finance director at Security Is Strength, the pro-Lindsey Graham super PAC.

Trailhead - Episode 2: Food May 26, 2016

The campaign trail often leads to diners and BBQ joints, where candidates attempt to showcase their everyman authenticity. RCP discusses with Tom Rath, former adviser to John Kasich; Tommy Stevenson, owner of Tommy’s Country Ham House; and Hogan Gidley, former adviser to Mike Huckabee.

Trailhead - Episode 1: Debates May 16, 2016

Debates are a hallmark of the primary process, with extremely high stakes: some candidacies die on debate stages, while for others the stage is a launchpad. How do debates come together, and why do they matter? RCP discusses with Steve Duprey, RNC debates committee chairman; Mo Elleithee, executive director of Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Policy; and Michael Steel, former campaign adviser to Jeb Bush.

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