RealClearPolitics Podcast

Apr 09 2025 600 ep. 34 mins 539
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Trump's Tariff Moves

Apr 09 2025 45 mins  
Tom Bevan, Phil Wegmann, and Richard Porter discuss Trump's surprise move pulling back on tariffs for everyone - except China. Then, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon & Sean Trende discuss Ken Paxton's entry into the TX GOP Senate primary, and the news a Trump judge ruled in favor of the AP in their suit against the administration. Next, Carl Cannon talks to Salena Zito, who visited a steel f

Supreme Court Hands Trump Two Victories in 24 Hours

Apr 08 2025 45 mins  
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss this week’s Supreme Court decisions that at least temporarily allows Trump to continue policies that had been blocked by lower courts. They also talk about internal disagreements within the Trump White House when it comes to tariff policy. Then, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about Trump’s meeting with

Is Obama The Voice of Today’s Democratic Party?

Apr 07 2025 45 mins  
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Former President Barrack Obama’s recent appearance at Hamilton College where he criticized the Trump Administration, and Kamala Harris’ speech on Trump’s policies where she told the audience, “I told you so”. They also talk about the market reaction to Trump’s tariffs. Amid growing calls for the president to negotiate l

A President Who Was “Out Of It”

Apr 04 2025 45 mins  
Andrew Walworth, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann and Unherd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky discuss the spate of new books being released on the Biden presidency, all of which recount efforts to hide Biden’s cognitive decline from the public. They also talk about the beginning of the Senate’s marathon debate over the budget resolution, and whether politicial

The World Reacts To Trump’s Tariffs

Apr 03 2025 45 mins  
Andrew Walworth, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss the reaction to Trump’s tariff announcement, including a Senate vote to rescind tariffs against Canada that passed with the support of all Democrats and four Republicans. They also talk about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement today that he will run as an i

“Liberation Day” Is Here

Apr 02 2025 45 mins  
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the results of elections in two Florida congressional districts and a statewide contest for the state supreme court in Wisconsin. Plus, they chat about the political consequences of Trump’s tariff policies. Then, they talk about U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to seek the death penalty in the trial of Luigi Mangione

Judge Stops Trump’s Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants

Apr 01 2025 45 mins  
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the decision by a San Francisco judge to stop the Trump Administration from deporting up to 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants who are in the country illegally. They also talk about the fallout from the White House admission that it sent a Salvadoran who was suspected but not convicted of criminal behavior to the prison in El Salvador.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

Mar 31 2025 45 mins  
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss tomorrow’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election and Elon Musk’s involvement, as well as Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's bill to curtail activism by the courts, which was introduced today. They also talk about President's Trump’s remarks over the weekend saying he is “not joking” about a third run for the presidency. Plus, they

ICE Detains Tufts University Student

Mar 28 2025 45 mins  
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss ICE's apprehension of a Turkish graduate student at Tufts University. Also, New York Representative Elise Stefanik is not going to the United Nations, but will continue to serve in Congress. Plus, they talk about last night’s appearance by Elon Musk and 7 DOGE executives on Fox News. Then, Andrew talks to Presidential Historian

Kristi Noem Tapes a PSA With Venezuelan Prisoners As A Backdrop

Mar 27 2025 45 mins  
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss today’s arrest of an illegal immigrant accused of being a leader of MS-13. Also, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits the Salvadoran prison where deported alleged Venezuelan gang members are being held to tape a video message discouraging illegal border crossing into the U.S. They also talk about next Tuesday’s speci