RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss a recent Federalist article about nurses who have taken to social media to threaten MAGA supporters, ICE and others with whom they disagree politically. Also, border czar Tom Homan announced this morning that he is drawing down 700 of the 3,000 ICE agents deployed to Minneapolis. Then, RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende joins the guys to discuss President Trump’s statement that he wants the federal government to run elections and the future of the voter ID laws. And finally, they talk about California governor Gavin Newsom’s new autobiography and the announcement that...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss a landmark court case in Westchester County, New York where a jury awarded $2 million to a woman who sued her doctor and psychologist for malpractice concerning their roles in a double mastectomy performed on her when she was 16 years old. Also, a Democrat won a special election in Texas for a state senate seat by 14 points in a district that President Trump carried in 2024 by 17 points. Then, RCP contributor Richard Porter joins the guys to discuss Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s “ICE on Notice” executive order, which lays the foundation for the city t...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the open borders messaging from last night’s Grammy Awards, including statements from Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish. Also a look at whether the Democratic Party’s embrace of defunding ICE will help or hurt them in the midterms, and the Democratic primary campaign for Senate in Illinois, where defunding ICE has become a major issue. Then, Nick Troiano, Executive Director of Unite America, joins the guys to discuss a new poll jointly conducted with RealClear Opinion Research that examines voter attitudes toward reforming the primary system, including open primaries, where all vote...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss this morning’s announcement that Kevin Warsh is President Trump’s choice to chair the Federal Reserve, and former CNN anchor Don Lemon’s arrest last night for his alleged role in a protest that disrupted church services in Minneapolis earlier this month. Then, Lee Ellis, author of the new book The Rational Nationalist, joins the guys to discuss how voters can improve their understanding of politics by rethinking their biases and approaching public policy with dispassion. Next, they talk about the reaction to Hillary Clinton’s article in The Atlantic published today on...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Border Czar Tom Homan’s press conference this morning in Minneapolis and whether the Trump Administration and local and state authorities can compromise on ICE enforcement. Plus, Senator Amy Klobuchar’s announcement yesterday that she is running for governor of Minnesota. Then, Edward Pinto, co-director of the American Enterprise Institute Housing Center, joins the guys to discuss affordability in the U.S. housing market and what steps could be taken to lower prices for homebuyers. And finally, they discuss the new documentary film “Melania” which opens Friday, and Bruce Springsteen’s new song “Stre...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss last night's attack on Rep. Omar (D-MN) at a town hall, President Donald Trump's reaction, and possible personnel changes at the White House due to recent events in Minneapolis. Next, they discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s appearance before the U.S. Senate today and the future of U.S. relations with Iran, Cuba and Venezuela. Then, they talk about today’s event at the White House to promote “Trump Bonds.” Plus, what layoffs at Amazon and UPS say about the state of the economy and the NFL Hall of Fame votes no...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss whether a compromise is possible when it comes to ICE enforcement in Minneapolis. And, Senate Democrats are now promising to shut down the government this Friday if funding for ICE and Customs and Border Protection is included in the federal budget. Next, they talk about President Donald Trump’s appearance in Iowa, where he talks about affordability. And, they talk about Alex Vindman, a key figure in the 2019 impeachment case against President Trump, announcing his bid for the Democratic nomination for Senator in Florida. Then, they chat about Kanye West’s full-page ad i...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump’s announcement that Border Czar Tom Holman will go to Minneapolis to weigh in on ICE activities in the wake of the second shooting of a civilian involved in an ongoing ICE operation. Then, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Richard Swett joins the guys to to discuss the latest negotiations for control of Greenland and the effects of U.S. policy toward Greenland and Denmark on the future of NATO. And then, they talk about the politics of this weekend’s snow and ice storm, including New York Mayo...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Phil Wegmann discuss today’s March For Life in Washington, DC and the role the right to life movement may play in the 2026 midterms. And, they also discuss Vice President JD Vance’s speech yesterday in Minneapolis calling for cooperation between federal and state authorities on ICE enforcement. Next, they talk about President Donald Trump’s decision to sue JP Morgan and its CEO Jamie Dimon for five billion dollars, accusing the bank of dropping him as a client due to social and political pressure after the January 6th attack on the U.S. capitol. Also...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the signing of the charter for the Board of Peace today in Davos, Switzerland, and Jared Kushner’s presentation on the future rebuilding of Gaza. Then, they take a look at former special counsel Jack Smith’s testimony on Capitol Hill today, where he addressed questions about his investigation of alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents. Next, Michele Tafoya joins the guys to discuss her decision to enter the race for the Republican nomination for Senate in Minnesota. Tafoya is a former sports...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump’s address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland where he ruled out the use of force for the U.S. takeover of Greenland. Then, they talk about Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, the new Democratic governors of Virginia and New Jersey respectively, and what their initial legislative moves mean for their states and for the Democratic Party. And finally, they discuss Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s new book, "Where We Keep the Light", in which he says that Kamala Harris’s campaign team asked him if he had be...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the latest from The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, including remarks by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, French President Emmanuel Macron, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Also, Democrats call for the removal of President Donald Trump under the 25th amendment, citing his recent social media posts on Norway and not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Then, they talk about a new Justice Department investigation into ICE protests that disrupted services at a Minnesota church on Sunday, and Bruce Springsteen’s on-stage call for ICE to get out of Mi...

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Richard Porter discuss NFL playoffs and the latest political news. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss President Trump’s foreign policy, including the latest on Iran and Greenland. Then, former Vice President Mike Pence joins the guys to discuss the future of the Republican Party, which of President Trump’s economic policies he objects to, and the Administration’s reaction to unrest in Minneapolis. Plus, they talk about Donald Trump and his quest for the Nobel Peace Prize. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss latest the growing civil disobedience against ICE, and conflicting reporting on the resignations of federal prosecutors in Minnesota over Justice Department investigations into the shooting of Renee Good. Then, they talk about the Clintons’ refusal to comply with a congressional subpoena to testify about their relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and President Donald Trump’s appearance in Detroit, where he gave a speech on affordability and gave the finger and mouthed the F word to a heckler. And, they discuss a New York Times article on Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) who clai...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Fox News contributor and host of the podcast “Hammertime” Mary Katherine Hamm discuss today’s arguments before the Supreme Court on future of transgender athletes in women’s sports. Then, they discuss yesterday’s speech by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on the future of the Democratic Party, which prompted a phone call from President Trump. Also, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdaniyesterday joined the picket lines marching in support of the largest nurses’ strike in New York City history, and announced plans to spend $4 million on new, high-tech public restrooms throughout the city. Then finally, New Yorker write...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s videotaped response to receiving a subpoena from the Trump Justice Department. Also, President Trump renews his campaign pledge to rein in credit card companies by capping interest at 10 percent for a year. Then, they discuss the escalating protests in Iran, President Trump’s statement that Iran’s leaders have reached out for discussions, and the future of Cuba without Venezuelan oil and economic support. Next, they talk about a a new poll from Gallup that shows American voters now identify as political indepe...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss President Trump’s options to respond to unrest in Iran and the latest on ICE, including the shooting in Portland, Oregon yesterday that left two persons wounded. Then, Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende joins the guys to discuss Trump’s tariff policies in light of today’s Supreme Court decision not to address their legality. Also, an update on the battle over congressional redistricting and its possible effect on the midterm elections. Next, they discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s final “state of the state” address. And finally, the guys giv...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP contributor Richard Porter discuss political reaction to the shooting of a driver by ICE agents in Minneapolis yesterday and the conflicting narratives that emerged immediately following the event. Also, U.S. Navy ships seize two more oil tankers linked to Venezuela. Then, they talk about President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will take steps to keep large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, claiming this will help make housing more affordable. The White House also floated the idea of allowing Americans to use their retirement and education funds to buy homes. And, they di...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the “Marco Moment,” as the internet is flooded with memes featuring Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose profile has been raised by U.S. actions in Venezuela and renewed talk of a U.S takeover of Greenland. The they discuss President Trump‘s contention that he will be impeached if the Democrats win the House in this year’s midterms. Also, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), a retired navy captain and astronaut, faces off with Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth. Then the team discusses the one-year anniversary of the California wildfires and the poli...