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Trump Speaks, Democrats React Mar 06, 2025

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss highlights from Tuesday night's address to Congress by Donald Trump, and the reactions from both sides of the aisle. They also talk about a speech by Representative Elise Stefanik, Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to the United Nations, at Monday's Antidefamation League Summit in New York City. Plus, a look at Trump’s remarks about U.S plans for Greenland and the Panama Canal. Next, Carl talks to veteran White House reporter George Condon of the National Journal about Trump’s address to Congress. And finally, Andrew talks to RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree about Tuesday’s Democratic Response to Trump’s address, which was delivered by Senator Elise Slotkin of Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Previewing Trump’s Speech and How Will Democrats Respond? Mar 05, 2025

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon talk about tonight’s address by Donald Trump to Congress and how Democrats are planning to respond. They also discuss how allowing trans women to compete against biological women has become a bedrock issue for Democrats, despite polls showing the majority of American voters oppose it. And, they mull over the latest diplomatic developments between the U.S. and Ukraine, including Trump’s decision to pause military aid and Zelensky’s statement calling last week’s White House blow-up “regrettable.” Plus, a look at Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada; and raise tariffs on China. Then finally, Carl Cannon talks with RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about what the Trump administration hopes to accomplish in tonight’s presidential address. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Europe Save Ukraine Without Trump? Mar 04, 2025

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest developments in efforts to stop the war in Ukraine, including this weekend’s meeting among European leaders. They evaluate whether the rift between President Zelensky of Ukraine and President Trump is reparable. Then, they look ahead to tomorrow's address by Donald Trump to Congress, and discuss former New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s bid to become the next mayor of New York City. Plus, they talk about a New York Times op-ed that attributes Elon Musk’s actions to the fact that he “is a white South African” whose “worldview is inseparable from his rearing in apartheid South Africa.” Also, why was this year’s Oscar Awards Show less political than in the past? And finally, Carl Cannon talks with Suzanne Bates, political editor of the Deseret News about a new poll from HarrisX/Deseret that reveals Americans’ feelings about current political figures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fireworks at the White House Mar 01, 2025

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, RCP Contributor Richard Porter and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss today’s fiery Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky regarding the rare minerals deal and Russia's war against Ukraine. They also talk about today’s nationwide protest where consumers were asked to boycott big box and online stores. Also, the Supreme Court’s reacts to arguments over a reverse discrimination case brought by a an Ohio woman who claims she was passed over for a promotion and demoted in favor of gay coworkers. Next, John Feehery and Andrew Walworth discuss whether Speaker Mike Johnson will be able to shepherd a budget deal through Congress, and whether spending cuts advocated by DOGE will be reflected in the final budget. And finally, Carl Cannon interviews RCP contributor Sam Jeffries. Sam is a freelance writer who wrote a piece for RealClearBooks about September 5, the movie about the Palestinian terrorists who murdered Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bureaucracy Gone Wild Feb 28, 2025

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Tom Bevan, Phil Wegmann and Emily Jashinsky discuss the NSA sex chat story, the FBI "honeypot" story, and the IRS leaker story. They also talk about the backlash to Jake Tapper's new book about the cover up of Biden's mental fitness and the larger story of the media's lost credibility. Next, Tom interviews Matt Podgorski, pollster from M3 Strategies, about his new survey showing Brandon Johnson with a 6.6% approval rating. And lastly, Carl chats with Jonathan Rauch, a writer for The Atlantic, about the implications of Trump's second-term personnel choices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The House Passes Trump's Budget Bill Feb 27, 2025

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Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Sean Trende discuss President Trump's first cabinet meeting and the House's dramatic passage of a budget last night. They also look at Byron Donalds' chances to become Governor of Florida, Gavin Newsom's new podcast, and Jeff Bezos' announcement about the Washington Post Opinion Page. Next, Carl Cannon interviews Richard Porter about his RCP column on J.B. Pritzker's budget address comparing Trump and MAGA to Nazi Germany. And lastly, Andrew Walworth chats with James Robbins from the Institute of World Politics about US relations with Russia, China, and the future of nuclear proliferation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump, Russia And The UN Vote Feb 26, 2025

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss French president Emmanuel Macron’s meeting with Donald Trump, and two UN votes where the U.S. denied Russia was to blame for the war in Ukraine. They also talk about Vivek Ramaswamy's bid for the Ohio governorship and former New York governor Andrew Cuomo pondering entering the Democratic mayoralty primary in New York City, which would pit him against the city’s current mayor, Eric Adams. Plus, they also chat about Rachel Maddow and the future of MSNBC as it joins other Comcast cable networks that are being spun off into a new company. And, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says she has identified people behind leaks of ICE raids in the Los Angeles area. Then finally, Carl talks to historian and political scientist Liana Fix of the Council on Foreign Relations about the recent election results in Germany. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elon Musk Asks Federal Employees: What Did You Do Over the Last Five Days? Feb 25, 2025

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss an email message sent out by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency asking federal employees to account for their last week’s activities. They also talk about Donald Trump’s decision to replace both the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the US Navy. Plus, the fight between the Trump White House and the Associated Press over naming the “The Gulf of America,” and the decision by MSNBC to cancel Joy Reid’s nightly show, which has been on the air for five years. Then finally, Tom Bevan talks with RealClearPolitics national correspondent Susan Crabtree about her reporting on the decision to name radio and social media star Dan Bongino to a high position at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zelinsky VS Trump: Who Is In Charge of Negotiations To End The Ukraine War? Feb 22, 2025

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the state of negotiations over Ukraine’s mineral rights, as well as the larger effort by the Trump administration to end the fighting in Ukraine. They also talk about a new TikTok interview with historian Victor Davis Hansen, who argues that Trump represents a return to “normalcy,” not a radical departure from political norms and what may be the next targets for the Department of Government Efficiency: public broadcasting, which has been losing audience to cable, satellite and web video services for decades, and the US Post Office, which faces increasing competition from private delivery services. Then lastly, Tom Bevan talks with Kevin Warsh of the Hoover Institution about inflation and the Federal Reserve. Warsh served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve from 2006 until 2011, and is often named as a leading contender to replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chairman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mitch McConnell To Resign Feb 21, 2025

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s announcement by Senator Mitch McConell that he would not run again for his Senate Seat and a new article from the Washington Free Beacon that reports a 2 billion dollar earmark – found by DOGE – for a brand new organization with links to Democratic activist Stacy Abrams. They also talk about the new HHS guidelines that align the agency with a January executive order signed by President Donald Trump on defining the sexes, and CBS Anchor Gayle King, Congressman Eric Swalwell, and others blaming the Trump administration for the recent airline crashes. Plus, Trump’s use of monarchical images, including portraying himself wearing a crown, on social media. Also, Hamas releasing the remains of four Israeli hostages, including two children and their mother, who died while being held captive by the terrorist group. Then finally, Carl Cannon talks with investigative reporter Judith Miller about the prospects for Mideast peace in the wake of today’s hostage release. 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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