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The Latest on the War in Iran Mar 09, 2026

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest on the War in Iran, including rising oil prices, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s remarks from last night on “Sixty Minutes,” and Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) comments on the future of Cuba. Then, Jeffrey Gedmin, President of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, discusses the future of public diplomacy following this weekend’s judicial ruling that last spring Kari Lake was not legally authorized to cut jobs and funding at Voice of America and other government-funded broadcasting agencies. And, they discuss reports that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife – Rama Duwaji – posted “likes” to social media posts critical of Israel in the wake of the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, including one that called New York Times’ reporting on rapes by Hamas “a hoax.” Also, they talk about the GOP gathering today for their annual policy conference to discuss the party’s legislative agenda and plans for the midterm elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristi Noem is Reassigned Mar 06, 2026

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reasons behind the firing of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem yesterday. Also, the politics surrounding the murder of Stephanie Minter in Fairfax, VA by an illegal immigrant with a long history of criminality and the implications for Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, who has made Virginia a sanctuary state. Then, author and political scientist Joshua Murvachik joins the guys to discuss democratization and “nation building” in Iran, including lessons from the Iraq War and the Arab Spring. Then, finally they discuss the life of legendary college football coach Lou Holtz, who died this week at the age of 89. Plus, the guys dish up their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Texas Run-Off Mar 05, 2026

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to endorse a candidate in the run-off for the Republican Senate nomination in Texas, and whether Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico’s embrace of progressive Christianity provides a new direction for the Democratic Party when it comes to religion. Next, they discuss the latest on the War in Iran, including news that Kurdish forces on the Iran/Iraq border have launched ground operations in Western Iran and today’s House vote on the War Powers Act. And latstly, John Tillman, author of the new book, “The Political Vise” joins the guys to discuss why he thinks Progressives have been more effective at controlling American politics than conservatives and what conservatives can do to regain the initiative when it comes to public debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Briefing on the Iranian War Mar 04, 2026

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss the war in Iran, including this morning’s Pentagon briefing by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and JCS Chair Dan Caine. Then, RCP Senior Elections analyst Sean Trende joins the guys to discuss yesterday’s primary results from Texas and other states. And finally, they discuss Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s congressional testimony. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Iranian War Day 4 Mar 03, 2026

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss Wegmann’s private phone call with President Donald Trump last night, the justifications offered by different members of the administration for the strikes on Iran and the domestic politics surrounding the Iran War. Then, General John Teichert (USAF Ret.) joins them to discuss the air war over the Middle East, what may come next, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks yesterday concerning Israel and the timing of U.S. strike on Iran. Then finally, they preview today’s primaries in Texas and discuss President Trump’s announcement that he will attend this year’s White House Correspondents Dinner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Iranian War Begins Mar 02, 2026

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Phil Wegmann discuss the politics of the Iran War, including remarks at this morning’s press briefing by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and JCS Chair Dan Caine. Next, James S. Robbins, Academic Dean of the Institute of World Politics in Washington DC joins the guys to discuss the global implications of the Iran War and possible outcomes. Then finally, they discuss tomorrow’s primaries in Texas and last Friday’s decision by the Pentagon to declare the AI company Anthropic a “supply chain risk” to national security. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Clinton’s Deposition on Connections with Jeffery Epstein. Feb 27, 2026

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss former President Bill Clinton’s closed-door deposition regarding his connection with Jeffery Epstein. They also talk about the fight for control of Warner Bros./Discovery ending and the winner is Paramount Skydance, with potential implications for the future of CNN. Then, Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution joins the guys to discuss what may happen next in the showdown between the US and Iran, the future of U.S./Israeli relations, and his forthcoming RCP article on the defense of Western values as a U.S. foreign policy objective. Next, they discuss Walworth’s essay on RCP today as part the series “America Turns 250,” on the little know story of how privateering made a substantial contribution to the American victory in the American Revolution. And finally, the guys share their “You Cannot be Serious” stories of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fallout From the State of the Union Address Feb 26, 2026

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the fallout from Tuesday’s State of the Union address and Vice President JD Vance’s new assignment to head the Administration’s “War on Fraud". Then, they discuss today’s meeting in Geneva between Chief U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff, Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Iranian diplomats. Next, they discuss Cuban authorities reporting that a boat carrying ten Cuban nationals residing in the US was intercepted by Cuban authorities last night. Four were killed in a firefight that also left one Cuban sailor wounded. Then finally, they talk about new data from Emerson College Polling showing Trump’s disapproval rate rising. Also, new numbers on potential Democratic presidential candidates in 2028, and a new poll from Pew Research that shows an increasing number of Americans are reluctant to discuss politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reviewing the State of the Union Address Feb 25, 2026

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and presidential historian Tevi Troy discuss last night’s State of the Union address by President Donald Trump and the Democratic response by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger. Then, RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende joins the guys to discuss special election results from Pennsylvania, upcoming Senate races, and the latest developments in congressional redistricting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Preview of Tonight's SOTU Feb 24, 2026

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon preview tonight’s State of the Union address by President Donald Trump and the Democratic response by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger. Then, attorney and RCP contributor Richard Porter joins them to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision on tariffs, and the state of relations between the Justices and President Trump. Next, they talk about reactions to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s new book which is being released today, and his remarks about dyslexia in Atlanta on Sunday night. And finally, they discuss President Trump ‘s invitation to the US Olympic hockey teams to attend tonight’s State of the Union address, and FBI Director Kash Patel’s trip to Milan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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