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President Joe Biden's DNC Speech, the Importance of Pennsylvania in the Presidential Race, and Donald Trump’s Campaign Rally in Pennsylvania Aug 20, 2024

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Broadcasting Live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann look forward to the big speech by President Joe Biden and discuss Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. They also talk about the latest polls and the importance of Pennsylvania to the presidential race. Next, Columnist and author Juan Williams joins the panel to discuss the legacy of Jesse Jackson, who will be celebrated at the Democratic Convention and the evolution of race and identity politics in the Democratic Party. And finally, Independent television producer and reporter Alex Walworth joins the panel to discuss the protests at the Democratic Convention including those by pro-abortion activists and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Inquiries into Secret Service Activities, Kamala Harris’ Economic Agenda, and the House Oversight Committee's Investigation into Tim Walz’ Chinese Connections Aug 16, 2024

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Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss new inquiries into Secret Service activities by Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Darell Isaa (which have been largely spurred by reporting from RCP’s National Political Correspondent Susan Crabtree) and Kamala Harris’ economic agenda. Plus, Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz’ relationship with China and today’s announcement that the House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into Walz’ Chinese connections. They also preview next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Next, Andrew talks to Columbia University Law Professor Phillip Hamburger about Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s introduction of the “No Kings Act,’ which is aimed at curtailing the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court when it comes to presidential immunity. They also discuss Hamburger’s newest book "The Administrative Threat" which looks at the growing power of federal agencies. And then, RCP Contributor Charlie Stone talks to comedian Chuck Nice, co-host of the podcast Star Talk with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, about the role of comedy in society and the impact of cancel culture on today’s comedians. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today’s Dual Appearance of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in Maryland, the Politics of the Upcoming Vice-Presidential Debate, and the Biden/Harris Record on the Economy Aug 15, 2024

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Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss today’s joint appearance by President Biden and Vice President Harris in Maryland and the Biden/Harris record on the economy. They also chat about the politics of the upcoming vice-presidential debate and the resignation of Columbia University president Minouche Shafik. Next, Tom talks to Andrew Parasiliti of the RAND Corporation about the future of the Middle East. And rounding it out, Carl talks to Wesley Donehue, CEO of Push Digital, a Republican fundraising and campaign media company about the 2024 campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hunter Biden Sought Help from Diplomats While at Burisma, New Swing State Polls from The Cook Political Report, and a Look Ahead to Next Week's DNC Aug 14, 2024

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Andrew, Tom, and Carl look ahead to next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago and discuss brand new swing state polls from The Cook Political Report. They also discuss the release of new documents from the US State Department revealing that Hunter Biden sought help from diplomats while his father was serving as vice president and the political implications of this summer’s Covid resurgence. Then, Carl talks to futurist and technology expert George Gilder about Israel and the future of the Middle East. And lastly, Andrew talks to James Freeman of The Wall Street Journal about Kamala Harris’ efforts to distance herself from the Biden economic record and the European Union’s warning to Elon Musk issued in advance of his conversation on X with Donald Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Trump's Interview on X, Changing Press Attitudes Toward Censorship, and the “No Tax on Tips” Position of Both the Trump and Harris Campaigns Aug 13, 2024

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Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss last night’s two-hour interview of Donald Trump by Elon Musk on X and changing press attitudes toward censorship as evidenced by an exchange between a Washington Post Reporter and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. They also talk about the politics of the “no tax on tips” position that has been adopted by both the Trump and Harris campaigns and the repercussions of yesterday’s announcement that Arizona will have an abortion referendum on the ballot this November. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende about how to interpret political polls. And lastly, Carl Cannon talks to RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree about the latest news on Donald Trump’s Secret Service detail, which, according to her reporting has been beset by “internal division.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vibes, Polls, and Talk Shows Aug 12, 2024

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the Harris campaign’s “vibe,” talk about the latest polls and how RCP decides which to include in its average, and look at a report in the New York Times regarding a top Disney executive’s close ties to Kamala Harris, and check in on the state of the Trump campaign and vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance’s appearance on the weekend talk shows. Then, Tom Bevan talks with former congressman Tim Ryan about the state of the presidential race.

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Donald Trump’s Press Conference, Kamala Harris’ Campaign Strategy in Arizona, and Will Tim Walz Appeal to Red-State Voters in the Upper Midwest? Aug 09, 2024

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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Donald Trump’s press conference yesterday (including his story about a helicopter ride with former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown) and Kamala Harris’ campaign strategy in Arizona. Then, they talk about whether Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz will appeal to red-state voters in the upper Midwest and the 50th anniversary of Richard Nixon’s presidential resignation. Next, Andrew Walworth talks to foreign policy expert Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution about the possibility of a wider war in the Middle East and whether Iran will attack Israel as soon as this weekend. And winding it up, Carl Cannon talks to historian Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Library, on the role of vice presidents in governing, and what history tells us about the Harris candidacy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump’s Press Conference from Mar-a-Lago, Biden’s Interview with CBS News, and Kamala Harris’ Confrontation with Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Aug 08, 2024

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Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Donald Trump’s press conference from Mar-a-Lago and Kamala Harris’ confrontation with pro-Palestinian demonstrators at a campaign rally in Detroit. They also talk about the important role of undecided voters in presidential elections and President Biden’s interview with CBS News that will be released this weekend. Next, Andrew talks to Republican strategist John Feehery about Tim Walz’ congressional record and whether he helps the Democratic ticket in the critical swing states of the upper Midwest. And winding it up, Carl talks to Luke A. Nichter, professor of history at Chapman University on the 50th anniversary of Richard Nixon’s resignation in response to the Watergate scandal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Reasons for Kamala Harris’ Choice of Governor Tim Walz as Her Running Mate, President Biden’s Lame Duck Presidency, and Rep. Cori Bush’s Loss in Last Night’s Democratic Missouri Primary. Aug 07, 2024

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Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the reasons for Kamala Harris’ selection of Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate and Rep. Cori Bush’s loss in last night’s Democratic Missouri primary. Then, they talk about President Biden’s lame duck presidency and the return of “Zuckerbucks”. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende about the strategy behind the Harris team’s pick of Tim Walz for vice president. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to Patricia Murphy, columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, about the presidential race in the critical swing state of Georgia, and Donald Trump’s continued feud with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kamala Harris’ Chooses Governor Tim Waltz as a Running Mate, the New RCP Poll Which Shows Harris Beating Trump, and Donald Trump’s Ongoing Feud with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Aug 06, 2024

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Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ selection of Governor Tim Waltz of Minnesota as her running mate and whether that choice will help the Democratic ticket in the critical swing states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Then, they talk about the most recent RCP poll average which shows Harris beating Trump in both the two-way and five-way contest and Donald Trump’s ongoing feud with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and how that may effect the race there this fall. Next, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann on Democrat and Republican strategies to define Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Waltz to undecided voters. And winding it up, Carl talks to RCP contributor Greg Orman, author of “A Declaration of Independents”, about the Democratic ticket. 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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