Podcasts about RealClearPolitics

Tom Bevan, co-founder and executive editor of RealClearPolitics, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down the off-year elections shaping the political landscape, including key gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. Bevan explained why the New Jersey governor's race is surprisingly competitive, with Republican Jack Ciattarelli gaining serious momentum in a state long considered safely blue, and why that rightward trend should worry Democrats. Turning to Virginia, Bevan analyzed the tight races there, noting that Attorney General Jason Miyares looks poised for a potential win over Democrat Jay Jones, even as the governor's seat may slip back toward the Democrats. Bevan also discussed the turmoil in Maine's Democratic Senate primary, where candidate Platner appears to be losing traction fast following a scandal involving a Nazi tattoo. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this segment, Mark is joined by John Lott, the President of the Crime Prevention Research Center. He discusses his latest piece in Real Clear Politics which is headlined, "What the Stats Really Say about Crime Surge."

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses the latest information on longtime KSDK anchor Rene Knott resigning from the station and the reasoning for it. Mark is then joined by John Lott, the President of the Crime Prevention Research Center. He discusses his latest piece in Real Clear Politics which is headlined, "What the Stats Really Say about Crime Surge." He's later joined by Scott Jennings, a CNN Political Contributor and the Host of the Scott Jennings Show. He discusses the latest trending political news, the Middle East Peace Deal, the No Kings Protests, the Government Shutdown and more.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reactions to a new Department of Defense directive that requires Pentagon reporters to sign an agreement that binds them to publish only information authorized by the DOD. Major news outlets, including RealClearPolitics, have refused to sign the document. They also talk about Barrack Obama's appearance on Mark Maron's final podcast, where the former president discussed President Trump's policies on crime, the future of the Democratic Party, and his relationship with his wife Michelle. Then they discuss different Democratic responses to Trump's role in the Gaza peace plan and the release of live hostages. And wrapping it up, they talk about recent protest demonstrations against ICE in Portland, which include a naked bike parade and marchers wearing inflatable animal costumes. Plus, a look ahead to this weekend's “No Kings” protest across the nation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Bill King, a Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, a Former Businessman and Lawyer, and a Former Opinion Columnist and Editorial Board Member at the House Chronicle. He discusses his latest piece in Real Clear Politics which is headlined, "Extending the ACA Subsidies".

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Tim Graham, the Executive Editor for the Media Research Center's Newsbusters. They discuss CNN hosting a Town Hall on the Government Shutdown, the media's coverage of the Middle East Peace Deal and more. Mark is then joined by Bill King, a Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, a Former Businessman and Lawyer, and a Former Opinion Columnist and Editorial Board Member at the House Chronicle. He discusses his latest piece in Real Clear Politics which is headlined, "Extending the ACA Subsidies". He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Rocky Sickmann, a former Iranian hostage and US Marine. He is also the Director of Anheuser-Busch's accounts for Folds of Honor. He shares his thoughts on the 20 hostages being released from Gaza. He is then joined by Asra Nomani, a Senior Fellow at the Independent Women's Network and the Founder of the Pearl Network. She shares her thoughts on the Middle East Peace Deal, the return of the Israeli hostages and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. He's later joined by Jamie Reed, the whistleblower from Washington University's Pediatric Transgender Center and the Executive Director of the LGB Courage Coalition. She reacts to being called a liar by John Oliver. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Tim Graham, the Executive Editor for the Media Research Center's Newsbusters. They discuss CNN hosting a Town Hall on the Government Shutdown, the media's coverage of the Middle East Peace Deal and more. Mark is then joined by Bill King, a Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, a Former Businessman and Lawyer, and a Former Opinion Columnist and Editorial Board Member at the House Chronicle. He discusses his latest piece in Real Clear Politics which is headlined, "Extending the ACA Subsidies". He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago and a writer for The Spectator and Real Clear Politics discusses the Middle East Peace Deal as well as the winners and losers of the Government shutdown.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses President Trump's peace deal with the Middle East and whether or not he could earn the Nobel Peace Prize. Mark is then joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago and a writer for The Spectator and Real Clear Politics discusses the Middle East Peace Deal as well as the winners and losers of the Government shutdown. He's later joined by Brad Young, a 97.1 FM Talk Chief Legal Analyst and a Partner with Harris, Young and Kayser. He discusses judicial injunctions on sending fed troops into blue cities, SCOTUS cases currently going on, and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses President Trump's peace deal with the Middle East and whether or not he could earn the Nobel Peace Prize. Mark is then joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago and a writer for The Spectator and Real Clear Politics discusses the Middle East Peace Deal as well as the winners and losers of the Government shutdown. He's later joined by Brad Young, a 97.1 FM Talk Chief Legal Analyst and a Partner with Harris, Young and Kayser. He discusses judicial injunctions on sending fed troops into blue cities, SCOTUS cases currently going on, and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is then joined by Catherin Hanaway, the Missouri Attorney General. She discusses trying to remove St Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office, big wins in pro life lawsuits, her crime fighting agenda, and more. He later plays audio over an interaction between Delta employees and a passenger over the political message on his hat. Was it handled correctly? In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt who discusses the Middle East Peace Deal, the Government shutdown, troops in Chicago and Portland, golfing with the President and more. He is then joined by Brian Ping, a News Anchor for KNX Radio in Los Angeles and a St Louis native. He discusses the arrest made in the Palisades fire investigation. He's later joined by Mizzou Broadcaster Chris Gervino who previews the Missouri vs Alabama football game coming up this weekend. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Philip Wegmann of RealClearPolitics joins The Steve Gruber Show to break down the latest political headlines, including the ongoing government shutdown and the escalating situation in Israel and Gaza. Wegmann shares his analysis on the causes and consequences of the shutdown, Washington gridlock, and the international implications of the Middle East conflict, providing viewers with context on how these events impact both American politics and global stability.

In this segment, Mark is joined by J Peder Zane, an Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest article titled, "The Progressive Fight From Reality".

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of News Busters at the Media Research Center. He discusses Bari Weiss being named the editor in chief of CBS News. Mark then previews 97.1 FM Talk's 25th Birthday party. Listen for information! He's later joined by J Peder Zane, an Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest article titled, "The Progressive Fight From Reality". They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark shares the latest on one of his puppies that he was afraid was going to be put to sleep on Friday. He is then joined by Batya Ungar Sargon, a Columnist for The Free Press and an Author. She discusses her new show, "Batya!" on News Nation as well as some of the latest trending political news. Mark is later joined by Richard Stern, a Heritage Scholar and Expert on Fiscal Policy. He discusses the latest on the government shutdown as well as his thoughts on Rand Paul's "Six Penny Plan to Balance the Federal Budget in Five Years". They wrap up the hour discussing Chicago taking their pushback against ICE to a new level this past weekend. In hour 2, Dave Murray joins to preview the upcoming fall weather. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark later discusses Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones' violent threats against Republicans. He is later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano who discusses the crazy weekend of football that occurred and then previews the St Louis Blues ahead of their season opener on Thursday. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of News Busters at the Media Research Center. He discusses Bari Weiss being named the editor in chief of CBS News. Mark then previews 97.1 FM Talk's 25th Birthday party. Listen for information! He's later joined by J Peder Zane, an Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest article titled, "The Progressive Fight From Reality". They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth, RealClearPolitics Hosts, to discuss the unfunny Democrats not being able to take a joke, the left losing the PR battle as the government shutdown continues, the left and media's reaction to Trump's ongoing sombrero memes, how the shutdown may ultimately end, what's really happening with Kamala Harris' book tour, whether she's prepping a run for president, Chelsea Clinton's new anti-MAHA podcast, her being the “ultimate nepo baby,” why she's using the term "Dr." before her name, and more. Then Eric O'Neill, author of "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," joins to discuss cyber-scams that have become more frequent, how AI is making cybersecurity even harder, how people can protect against it, how O'Neill was able to catch one of the most prolific spies in American history, and more. Bevan, Walworth, & Cannon- https://www.realclearpolitics.com/O'Neill- https://ericoneill.net/books/spies_and_lies/ SelectQuote: Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at https://selectquote.com/megynVandy Crisps: Get 25% off your first order | Use code MK at https://vandycrisps.com/MKByrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today.Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4:20 pm: Senator John Curtis joins the show to discuss the government shutdown and the Senate holdups in passing a government funding bill.4:38 pm: Matt Margolis, author and columnist at PJ Media, joins the show for a conversation about President Trump's cuts to the federal workforce.6:05 pm: Michael Thielen, President and Executive Director of the Republican National Lawyers Association, joins the show for a conversation about his piece for Real Clear Politics on about President Trump's success in the nation's courts.6:38 pm: Kelsey Piper, a contributor to The Argument Magazine, joins the show to discuss her piece about how illiteracy in American schools is a policy choice.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Carl Cannon, the Washington Bureau Chief for Real Clear Politics. They discuss the government shutdown, the media's polarizing positions, and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Carl Cannon, the Washington Bureau Chief for Real Clear Politics. They discuss the government shutdown, the media's polarizing positions, and more. He's later joined by Edward Ring, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Greatness and the Co-Founder of the California Policy Center. He discusses his latest piece in American Greatness which is headlined, "Ten Years of Censorship That was Censored."

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Carl Cannon, the Washington Bureau Chief for Real Clear Politics. They discuss the government shutdown, the media's polarizing positions, and more. He's later joined by Edward Ring, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Greatness and the Co-Founder of the California Policy Center. He discusses his latest piece in American Greatness which is headlined, "Ten Years of Censorship That was Censored." In hour 2, Mark and the crew preview 97.1 FM Talk's upcoming 25th birthday party. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is later joined by Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of News Busters at the Media Research Center. He discusses the media's reaction to the government shutdown. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner. Wagner discusses the government shutdown as well as the state's new congressional map. He's then joined by Mark Sutherland, "His Majesty's Honorary Consul of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the state of Missouri" and the Owner of Stone Ledge Distiller in Defiance. They discuss British Airways announcing that they will son start offering direct flights between Lambert Airport and Heathrow in London. Mark is later joined by John Tamny, the Editor of Real Clear Market. He discusses his new book, "Deficit Delusion: Why Everything Left, Right, and Supply-Side Tells You About the National Debt is Wrong". He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine and Real Clear Politics. He discusses tonight's looming government shutdown, Hegseth's military speech and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses almost getting hit by a bus on Monday evening, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's recent crackdown on military fitness and more. Mark is then joined by Retired FOX 2 Investigative Reporter Elliott Davis. Davis discusses FEMA's poor response to the St. Louis tornado as well as lawmakers giving up on expanding the Metrolink to a third line. He's later joined by Neetu Arnold, an analyst with the Manhattan Institute. They discuss her latest story which focuses on the Missouri Department of Education supporting discriminatory scholarships. In hour 2, Mark discusses Trump's new executive order on using AI to boost childhood cancer research. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where they discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is later joined by Susan L Ward, a local family law attorney. She discusses their new office, the work they're doing and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine and Real Clear Politics. He discusses tonight's looming government shutdown, Hegseth's military speech and more. He's later joined by Fred Parry, a Former Boone County Commissioner and the Publisher of Inside Columbia Magazine. He shares his concern on growing crime in Columbia, Missouri. Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine and Real Clear Politics. He discusses tonight's looming government shutdown, Hegseth's military speech and more. He's later joined by Fred Parry, a Former Boone County Commissioner and the Publisher of Inside Columbia Magazine. He shares his concern on growing crime in Columbia, Missouri. Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Marc Levin is an award-winning, independent filmmaker. He has made over 50 films, including documentaries, TV series, dramatic feature films and episodic television. He's won four Emmys and four duPont-Columbia Awards, among other prominent accolades. Highlights include his dramatic hit SLAM; the groundbreaking docuseries Brick City; and several films for HBO including Gang War: Bangin' in Little Rock, Thug Life in DC; and Class Divide. His most recent HBO film, An American Bombing, is streaming on Max and was recently nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Historical Documentary. His latest film, which premieres Sept 30th on PBS, is HARD HAT RIOT. David Paul Kuhn is a writer and political analyst and author of several books including his most recent, The Hardhat Riot: Nixon, New York City, and the Dawn of the White Working-Class Revolution. He's served as the chief political writer for CBS News online, a senior political writer for Politico, as well as chief political correspondent at RealClearPolitics. He's also written for The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, National Review, New Republic, among other publications, and regularly appears on networks ranging from BBC to Fox News. Marc's new film is partly based on David's book. Join us for this super-interesting discussion about the riot, this violent end to the turbulent Sixties, and its stunning parallels to the current political chaos. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

It's that wonderful time of year ... time for the Major League Baseball post-season. And not just time for the playoffs and the World Series – but also time for politicians to talk about the playoffs and the World Series. In particular, Presidents and presidential candidates. Like President Donald Trump ... November 4th, 2019 ... welcoming the World Series champions Washington Nationals to the South Lawn of the White House… "Today, the First Lady and I are thrilled to welcome to the White House the 2019 World Series Champions, the Washington Nationals. For the first time in nearly 100 years, our nation's capital is celebrating a World Series victory. That's big stuff. The last time Washington, D.C. was home to the World Series champs, the President was a gentleman named Calvin Coolidge. That's a long time ago." In this week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly," hear eight memorable moments when the baseball post-season intersected with presidents and presidential candidates. And then learn the political history AND the baseball history surrounding each memorable moment -with a very special guest. Carl Cannon .. .He's Washington Bureau Chief of RealClearPolitics and Executive Editor of RealClear Media Group…. Carl Cannon has the two requisite requirements for this episode: He's a presidential historian … and he's a baseball fanatic. Which are the 8 memorable moments? And what does Carl Cannon say about each of them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor & Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST: SUSAN CRABTREE (National Correspondent, RealClearPolitics) on the Secret Service and the United Nations NY TIMES: Man Found Guilty of Trying to Assassinate Trump in Florida WMAL GUEST: LUKE ROSIAK (Daily Wire Reporter) on Maryland Placing Foster Children With Sex Offenders WASHINGTON EXAMINER: Liberal Pregnant Women Pop Tylenol ‘Like Tic Tacs’ After Trump’s Autism Claim Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 1, Mark is joined by Brian Kilmeade, the Co-Host of Fox and Friends and the Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade and The Brian Kilmeade Show. He discusses Jimmy Kimmel's return from suspension and the comments made in his first show back. He's later joined by Bill King, a Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute. He discusses his latest piece in Real Clear Politics which is headlined, "How Many Immigrants Have Left the Country?" In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Alex Rich joins for the hour to discuss his newest gig, share a puppy update, and discuss the scary moment that occurred in baseball last night. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of News Busters at the Media Research Center. He discusses Jimmy Kimmel's return to airwaves following his suspension from ABC and more. He's then joined by Thomas Helbig to discuss the Retirement Advisory Group's final Retirement Key Seminar of 2025. Mark is later joined by Jessica LeMaster, a Certified Special Education Advocate in St. Charles County. She shares her story of how the district is mistreating a student with disabilities. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1, Mark is joined by Brian Kilmeade, the Co-Host of Fox and Friends and the Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade and The Brian Kilmeade Show. He discusses Jimmy Kimmel's return from suspension and the comments made in his first show back. He's later joined by Bill King, a Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute. He discusses his latest piece in Real Clear Politics which is headlined, "How Many Immigrants Have Left the Country?"

In this segment, Mark is joined by Bill King, a Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute. He discusses his latest piece in Real Clear Politics which is headlined, "How Many Immigrants Have Left the Country?"

The editorial team discusses the meaning and impact of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what the right needs to do going forward.    Timon Cline is the Editor-in-chief of American Reformer. Prior to his appointment as editor-in-chief, he was a deputy attorney general in the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General. He is a graduate of Rutgers Law School and Westminster Theological Seminary, the Director of Scholarly Initiatives at the Hale Institute at New Saint Andrews College, a fellow at the Craig Center at Westminster Theological Seminary, and an opinion contributor at World. His writing has appeared at American Mind, the American Conservative, and Modern Reformation, among others. He is a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and lives in Philadelphia with his wife and son. https://americanreformer.org/about/   Mike Sabo is a Contributing Editor of American Reformer and an Assistant Editor of The American Mind, the online journal of the Claremont Institute. His writing has appeared at RealClearPolitics, The Federalist, Public Discourse, and American Greatness, among other outlets. He lives with his wife and son in Cincinnati. https://americanreformer.org/author/mike-sabo/   Ben R. Crenshaw is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Declaration of Independence Center at the University of Mississippi. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Politics at the Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship at Hillsdale College. You can follow him on X at @benrcrenshaw. https://americanreformer.org/author/bencrenshaw/ https://gradschool.hillsdale.edu/Profiles/Benjamin-Crenshaw/   ––––––   Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanReformer Rumble – https://rumble.com/user/AmReformer Website – https://americanreformer.org/   Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/   Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline   The American Reformer Podcast is  hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Bill O'Reilly, a Veteran Broadcaster that is the host of "The O'Reilly Update", and "No Spin News". He discusses his new book, "Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst" as well as Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and return to ABC. Mark is then joined by Frank Miele, a Retired Editor of The Daily Inter Lake in Montana and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He remembers Charlie Kirk, discusses his memorial, and the impact that his death is having on the country. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttlenet. He discusses the Secret Service thwarting a cellular device network in the New York region that could have been used to conduct a telecommunications attack. Mark is later joined by St. Louis County Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith. She discusses her first several months on the job, the work that her office is doing and more. He wraps up the hour discussing Kamala Harris' recent appearance on The View. In hour 2, Mark discusses Bruce Pearl retiring from Auburn and the new rule change coming to the MLB. Ethan then hosts, "Ethan's News" where he discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is later joined by Francis Menton, an Attorney that publishes his opinion pieces at his Manhattan Contrarian blog. They discuss his latest headline which is titled, "Do Not Give Up the High Ground on Freedom of Speech". In hour 3, Mark is joined by Bill O'Reilly, a Veteran Broadcaster that is the host of "The O'Reilly Update", and "No Spin News". He discusses his new book, "Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst" as well as Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and return to ABC. Mark is then joined by Frank Miele, a Retired Editor of The Daily Inter Lake in Montana and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He remembers Charlie Kirk, discusses his memorial, and the impact that his death is having on the country. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Frank Miele, a Retired Editor of The Daily Inter Lake in Montana and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He remembers Charlie Kirk, discusses his memorial, and the impact that his death is having on the country.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark reacts to ABC ending Jimmy Kimmel's suspension after only a few days. Mark is then joined by J. Peder Zane, an Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest piece which is titled, "Fear, Dread and How America Got to This Point". He's later joined by Missouri Congressman Bob Onder. Congressman Onder discusses several topics including the potential for a government shutdown if the Senate does not approve a Continuing Resolution, his reaction to the Memorial for Charlie Kirk, Jasmine Crockett, Ilhan Omar and other radical leftist politicians comments on Kirk and more.

In this segment, Mark is joined by J. Peder Zane, an Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest piece which is titled, "Fear, Dread and How America Got to This Point".

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark reacts to ABC ending Jimmy Kimmel's suspension after only a few days. Mark is then joined by J. Peder Zane, an Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest piece which is titled, "Fear, Dread and How America Got to This Point". He's later joined by Missouri Congressman Bob Onder. Congressman Onder discusses several topics including the potential for a government shutdown if the Senate does not approve a Continuing Resolution, his reaction to the Memorial for Charlie Kirk, Jasmine Crockett, Ilhan Omar and other radical leftist politicians comments on Kirk and more. In hour 2, Ethan hosts, "Ethan's News" where he discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is then joined by Missouri Congressman Bob Onder. Congressman Onder discusses several topics including the potential for a government shutdown if the Senate does not approve a Continuing Resolution, his reaction to the Memorial for Charlie Kirk, Jasmine Crockett, Ilhan Omar and other radical leftist politicians comments on Kirk and more. He's later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano who discusses Mizzou's big win over South Carolina as well as the Cardinals final home series of 2025. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Chris Clem, a Former Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief. Clem testified last week at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on lost immigrant child, he recaps his testimony. He also shares his reaction to the continued ICE protests, JB Pritzker and Brandon Johnson's latest statements, ICE agents wearing masks, and more. Mark is later joined by Joe Arnold, a longtime Louisville Broadcaster. He discusses the end of the Cardinals 2025 season, the future of the club, and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine, Real Clear Politics, and others. They discuss Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and if it prohibits free speech.

In hour 2, Ethan hosts, "Ethan's News" where he discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is later joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine, Real Clear Politics, and others. They discuss Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and if it prohibits free speech.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses Jimmy Kimmel being suspended by ABC following an insensitive comment on the death of Charlie Kirk. Mark is then joined by Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of News Busters at the Media Research Center. Houck reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, the "no known motive" comment going around media regarding Charlie Kirk's assassination and more. Later, Mark is joined by Paul Mauro, a FOX News Contributor and Retired NYPD Inspector. He shares his thoughts on Charlie Kirk's killer's text messages with his roommate, what it was like covering the assassination from Utah, and more. In hour 2, Ethan hosts, "Ethan's News" where he discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is later joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine, Real Clear Politics, and others. They discuss Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and if it prohibits free speech. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson with Hot Air and the Host of the Duane's World Podcast. They discuss Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from ABC and if free speech is a point of concern. Mark is later joined by Dave Simons, a Partner and the Managing Director at One Private Wealth. He discusses Jerome Powell lowers the interest rate by a quarter point. Later, Mark shares reveals new information on what led to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from ABC. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Krasner Ramps Up Vitriolic Language. During a town hall event on Tuesday, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said of Republicans: “fascists are going to be fascist” and abhorrently accused the party of not believing in racial or gender equality. While other public officials have turned down the heated rhetoric following the murder of Charlie Kirk, Krasner seems to be embarrassing venomous, purposefully divisive language. 3:30pm- Susan Crabtree—RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent & Author of the book, “Fools Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her two concerning Secret Service reports for Real Clear Politics, “Secret Service Faces New Scrutiny After Agent Cheers Charlie Kirk's Murder” and “Secret Service Missed Glock in Bag at Trump Golf Course.” You can find them here: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/authors/susan_crabtree/.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (09/17/2025): 3:05pm- Krasner Ramps Up Vitriolic Language. During a town hall event on Tuesday, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said of Republicans: “fascists are going to be fascist” and abhorrently accused the party of not believing in racial or gender equality. While other public officials have turned down the heated rhetoric following the murder of Charlie Kirk, Krasner seems to be embarrassing venomous, purposefully divisive language. 3:30pm- Susan Crabtree—RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent & Author of the book, “Fools Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her two concerning Secret Service reports for Real Clear Politics, “Secret Service Faces New Scrutiny After Agent Cheers Charlie Kirk's Murder” and “Secret Service Missed Glock in Bag at Trump Golf Course.” You can find them here: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/authors/susan_crabtree/. 4:05pm- Cliff Maloney—Citizens Alliance CEO & PA CHASE Founder—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the loss of his friend Charlie Kirk. Maloney says Kirk was a “great man” and a “great messenger.” 4:30pm- Corey DeAngelis— Senior Fellow at the American Culture Project & Author of the book, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools.”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the title of President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten's new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers.” Why is Weingarten ratcheting up the vitriolic political rhetoric less than one week after Charlie Kirk was murdered for his beliefs? Plus, DeAngelis reacts to Weingarten baselessly calling him “weird” and a “stalker” simply for advocating for school choice. She also accuses DeAngelis of being “obsessed.” He hilariously responds: “No, Randi Weingarten! I don't want to date you!!” 4:50pm- On Monday, October 13th at 7:30pm—Rich will host New York Times best-selling author Jack Carr at the Zlock Performing Arts Center (at Bucks County Community College) in Newtown, PA. They'll sit down for an engaging discussion about Jack's latest thriller, Cry Havoc—the newest installment in his acclaimed James Reece series. Known for his real-world military experience and gripping, action-packed storytelling, Jack Carr brings an unmatched authenticity to the world of political and military thrillers. For tickets visit: 1210wpht.com. 5:00pm- David Gelman— Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Prosecutor, & a Surrogate for Donald Trump's Legal Team—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray's Tuesday press conference where he announced charges against Tyler Robinson and confirmed he's seeking the death penalty for the murder of Charlie Kirk. Gray stated: “The defendant is believed to have targeted Charlie Kirk based on Charlie Kirk's political expression and did so knowing that children were present and would witness the homicide." 5:40pm- Embarrassing: Sen. Cory Booker lost his mind during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel—at one point continually screaming, “I'm not afraid of you!” 5:50pm- Congresswoman Lucy McBath (D-GA) accused FBI Director Kash Patel of making the U.S. less safe under his leadership. Patel rejected her accusation, destroying her claims with facts: “If we're failing...how are we arresting 23,000 violent felons? 2x as many as this time last year. How are we seizing 1,500 kg of meth, 25% increase from last year. We captured four top ten FBI most wanted from around the world in 7 months. That's more than the entirety of the last administration. We put 1,500 child predators in prison. We dismantled 300 human trafficking networks. So, which is it? You don't like me, that's fine. But don't you dare disparage the men and women of the FBI that are producing record results in historic fashion to protect this country. They are kicking ass ...

0:00 - Remembering Charlie Kirk 36:58 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University, looks at culture issues on college campuses - "They claim to be liberals but they don't want to hear your side" 57:38 - Reaction from the Left 01:18:25 - Patrick Maloney, Chicago FD Special Operations Chief – retired – shares his experience as one of the many CFD members who deployed to Ground Zero on September 12, 2001 01:31:11 - "There was no security" 01:35:40 - Ian Rowe, founder of Vertex Partnership Academies and senior fellow at AEI, on the dehumanizing narratives in schools that brand dissenting views as evil. Ian is also the author of Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for ALL Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power 01:54:42 - RealClearPolitics’ Susan Crabtree on security for the president, vice president, and conservative figures — and whether the Secret Service is up to the task. Susan is also the author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All 02:13:00 - Retired FBI Special Agent & Criminal Profiler from the Unabomber case, James Fitzgerald, breaks down the FBI investigation into Charlie Kirk's shooter. James is also the author of the book series A Journey to the Center of the Mind 02:25:22 - Sage Steele remembers KirkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - SUSAN CRABTREE - a political correspondent for RealClearPolitics and author of "FOOL'S GOLD: THE RADICALS, CON-ARTISTS, AND TRAITORS WHO KILLED THE CALIFORNIA DREAM AND NOW THREATEN US ALL" - discussed her latest Secret Service scoops and thoughts on Charlie Kirk. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/susancrabtree Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, September 11, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - KT MCFARLAND - Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" – reflected on the 9/11 anniversary. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/realKTMcFarland Victor Davis Hanson: "We have people who talk about fascism, fascism, fascism, the New Republic with a picture of Donald Trump's as Hitler. And when that message gets out that your political opponent opponent is not just conservative, but he's a fascist, he's Hitler, he's Mussolini." WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - SUSAN CRABTREE - a political correspondent for RealClearPolitics and author of "FOOL'S GOLD: THE RADICALS, CON-ARTISTS, AND TRAITORS WHO KILLED THE CALIFORNIA DREAM AND NOW THREATEN US ALL" - discussed her latest Secret Service scoops and thoughts on Charlie Kirk. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/susancrabtree Live Action video: Charlie quotes Aristotle about courage. He gives advice about how to live and advocates for life Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, September 11, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a growing expectation that the National Guard will soon be deployed to Chicago. It hasn't happened yet, but signs are pointing to it. Several weeks ago, the Guard was sent into Washington, D.C., and now there's enough time and distance to measure the results — carjackings down 80 percent, violent crime down over 30 percent. That's not just coming from the White House. Muriel Bowser, the Democratic mayor of D.C., is also saying it. She doesn't want to be on the wrong side of public sentiment. She's even making overtures to the White House about keeping some form of Guard presence to avoid a crime snapback.But Washington is a special case. It's a federal district, and its autonomy is only delegated by the government. Chicago is not. In a federal system, cities like Chicago are under the control of their state governments — in this case, the governor and mayor, neither of whom want the National Guard there. That's what makes this next move, if it happens, such a flashpoint. If Trump sends in the Guard — and I do believe it's a when, not an if — the legal and political battle will hinge on the how, the how many, and the where.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.And then there's the question of when they leave. Lawsuits will be filed. Injunctions will be issued. But I'm convinced this is going to happen because it's good politics for Trump. He sees the Nixon playbook from 1968 — using force to control urban unrest — and believes it worked then. He believes it'll work now. And if you look at the RealClearPolitics numbers, there's a logic to it.Trump is underwater by 9.3 points on foreign policy. On the economy, he's down 11.5. On inflation, it's nearly minus 20. The country doesn't think he's doing a good job on the issues that normally shape campaigns. Foreign policy numbers can shift — if hostages are released or a ceasefire happens in Ukraine, those could bounce. But economic sentiment is more stubborn. And the danger is that Trump falls into the same trap Biden did: saying the economy's fine while people feel like it's not.That disconnect isn't abstract. It's felt at the gas pump, at the grocery store. It's the pain of realizing you don't have the money to cover the tab, of pulling items from your cart while your kids ask why you're crying. It's a humiliating, personal experience, and telling people it's not real only makes it worse. Trump's not winning that argument.But he is closer on immigration. It's loud, it's polarizing, but he's only down 1.3 points in aggregate. Polls in August were a split: tied in Harvard Harris and YouGov, down eight in Reuters, up ten in Morning Consult. Two ties, two outliers. For an issue that gets as much airtime as immigration, that kind of polling tells you Trump's message still resonates.And then there's crime. The only issue where Trump is in the black — plus one. That's after the Guard was deployed to D.C. He sees this as the cornerstone of his pitch: what if government actually worked for you? What if America came first? He wants to frame Democrats as soft, as willing to defend criminals while waving spreadsheets that say crime is technically down. And he wants to pit that against your lived experience — that you don't feel safe, that your neighbor's car got broken into, that you hesitate before getting on the subway late at night.It's federally illegal. I believe the courts will eventually force a pullback. But not before Trump gets the message out. Because on this issue, unlike all the others, the American people are with him.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:04:40 - Trump Crime Ratings00:13:31 - Update00:16:23 - RFK Jr.00:23:21 - Eric Adams00:26:42 - Free Press Deal00:31:11 - Interview with Jen Briney01:04:29 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Everything changed for me in early June of 2020, when the Tom Cotton essay appeared in the New York Times and all hell broke loose on Twitter. I was scrolling the app to my detriment, as I always do, and all of a sudden, it was like the night Donald Trump won the election. Big trouble in blue-check city. The New York Times published an op-ed that called for the military to be brought in if the riots could not be controlled. Even typing that sentence, calling them “riots” instead of protests, was a thought crime and could not be said out loud, so you can only imagine how horrifying it was for the reality deniers on Team Fragility to hear Cotton's thesis statement, “This week, rioters have plunged many American cities into anarchy, recalling the widespread violence of the 1960s.”It was dangerous because it was the truth. Like this scene in The Insider, where Jeffrey Wigand's story has to be buried because it might disrupt a corporate merger at CBS News, except this time it might upset the Times staffers and the Twitter hive mind.The point was, Cotton was not only telling the truth — a truth all of us could see with our own eyes — but he was reflecting the majority opinion of Americans. That's why Bari Weiss and James Bennett asked Tom Cotton in the first place to represent the other half of America that the New York Times and everything under the Left's control abandoned. I sat in my apartment, gobsmacked that all of this was playing out. Here we'd spent months on lockdown, making our own hand sanitizers and masks. My daughter was sent home from her senior year of college to have her graduation on my balcony. And all of a sudden, none of that mattered because “systemic racism” mattered more. Yeah, that's what the experts told us.All of these years later, after everything we've seen and learned about that time in our history, we know the Democrats needed it to be bad — bad enough to pressure Americans into voting out a one-term president with a strong economy. It's just that I didn't know that then. All I knew was that no one would talk about it. If you did, your career would be over.The Tom Cotton op-ed would change the course of my life forever because that was the moment I could suddenly see that I wasn't getting the truth. I was getting the negotiated truth, the narrative, what they wanted me to know. I began to wonder, what else wasn't true?It was also the moment everything changed for Bari Weiss, who'd been hired to shake up the media bias at the New York Times. Everyone I knew on Twitter swarmed her, attacked her, and attacked the Times the day the op-ed was published. They were dragging out the history of James Bennett. They were accusing the Times of “putting Black bodies in danger.” The staff felt unsafe, and before long, Bari Weiss became the problem.They kept the piece up but affixed an embarrassing disclaimer at the top, which is still there:After that, Bari Weiss didn't just resign. She took a flamethrower to the Times in a fiery resignation letter that was the shot heard round the world, or at least the internet. She wrote:But the lessons that ought to have followed the election—lessons about the importance of understanding other Americans, the necessity of resisting tribalism, and the centrality of the free exchange of ideas to a democratic society—have not been learned. Instead, a new consensus has emerged in the press, but perhaps especially at this paper: that truth isn't a process of collective discovery, but an orthodoxy already known to an enlightened few whose job is to inform everyone else.Twitter is not on the masthead of The New York Times. But Twitter has become its ultimate editor. As the ethics and mores of that platform have become those of the paper, the paper itself has increasingly become a kind of performance space. Stories are chosen and told in a way to satisfy the narrowest of audiences, rather than to allow a curious public to read about the world and then draw their own conclusions. I was always taught that journalists were charged with writing the first rough draft of history. Now, history itself is one more ephemeral thing molded to fit the needs of a predetermined narrative.They thought that was the end of Bari Weiss. They'd chewed her up and spit her out. Boy, were they wrong. It is now one of the greatest success stories ever told, almost on par with Donald Trump defeating the machine and winning again. According to Puck News, Bari Weiss and the Free Press have now been offered a deal upwards of $200 million to sell the site to Paramount/Skydance and put Bari Weiss in charge of guiding CBS News back to some kind of credibility. Even if Weiss doesn't take the deal, it's still a victory lap for her. There will be rumblings that this deal only took effect because of Weiss's overt pro-Israel stance after October 7th. No doubt, she will be hit from both sides over that one. What happened to MeBecause of Weiss, I started a Substack too, five years ago, in July of 2020. By then, I was already a pariah on my side. I could not use Facebook because of the ongoing attacks, which would still exist should I make my return, which I never will. I'd been swarmed and harassed on Twitter/X more times than I could count. On July 11th, I wrote my first Substack post:On the one hand, I am worried that if I start writing what I've been thinking it will be met with harsh reprimands. At the same time, there are not enough people on the left willing to speak up to talk about what is happening for fear of being called out, shamed, and put out of work. I run my own business, but in this climate, the fear is real. A few angry phone calls can put anyone's source of employment in jeopardy. I'm having a hard time keeping my mouth shut, is the only problem. I see a disaster looming and I feel like joining those brave voices that are trying to shift the course of the Titanic which is about to slam into the iceberg.Nobody read it. No one knew it even existed, but it made me feel better that I didn't have to suffer in silence. Keeping it confined here meant I could still earn an income at my other site, AwardsDaily.com, one I'd been running for 26 years and earning a decent income from for almost as long. In ordinary times, my own website would be where I wrote what I thought and felt, but I knew even the most subtle dissent offered up would be the end of everything. I'd made a name for myself on Medium writing from the other side of the aisle, and I couldn't return there either. In both cases, the readership did not want to hear what I had to say.I kept thinking I had to be that person with the machete, clearing away the sticks and weeds, snakes and spiders, so others could safely travel after me, especially my daughter, who deserved to grow up in a free country where she did not have to be afraid to say what she thought and believed, that she could write any book she wanted to write. I couldn't know that the more people read this Substack, the closer I'd dance to the flame. It didn't really take off until Real Clear Politics began linking to my column and Megyn Kelly interviewed me on her show. So did Glenn Beck. Now, somehow, miraculously, people were paying to subscribe and wanted to hear what I had to say.But this world is kept far, far away from the other world, the Doomsday Cult, the bubble of the Left. Most of them had no idea what I was up to because they would never even think to look. To them, all of those bad people on the outside are to be shunned and ignored.At some point, though, considering how many people there were out there gunning for my destruction, I knew I had to come clean and come out and let all of them know what I thought and where I stood. I also wanted to use whatever voice I had to help Trump win, to defeat them. I was too loud and too obnoxious on Twitter. I was careless. I was doing what I have always done in the 30 years I've been online. I didn't change. Everything around me did. I made a joke mocking “White Dudes for Harris,” and that tweet went viral, with people whispering that I was a “white supremacist” and a “racist.” That caught the attention of the Hollywood Reporter, and they thought a story on my political shift would be interesting. They called me a “Maga Darling,” and that was the end of that. That ended any hope of making money on my website. Even though I defended those who were getting canceled many times, I was still taken aback by how it felt to have all those doors slam shut and all those people turn away. It was isolating and, in some ways, terrifying.The crime I committed was crossing the Trump line. Most heterodox voices refuse to cross it. They'll mingle with Trump supporters, but they will hold that one card back, knowing that when the ship rights itself, they might want to play it. So I don't have the same happy ending Bari Weiss does. I can't take a victory lap, at least not yet. She has her whole life ahead of her. I have my whole life mostly behind me. I'm eternally grateful that there are so many readers out there who get something out of what I write. In some ways, this has been the summation of my life online, tapping out words on the screen, hoping that those words land in the hearts and minds of readers. Hoping that I can be heard. I don't know what I would have done with that. I will never stop saying thank you for saving my life.I don't know if Weiss will take the deal. $100 million or even $200 million means she'll be set up for life. She will never have to struggle. It will also mean she is less free. It means they can “cancel” her again, and believe me, they will try. If she is the head of CBS News, everything will be her fault. The bad ratings no one on the Left talks about now will suddenly be the headline in every mainstream media outlet. Every story will be heavily scrutinized in a way it never was before. They manifest failure where no such failure exists, and they'll never give her any credit. She should heed the wise words of Megyn Kelly, who has been there and done that:Either way, if she's sitting on $100 million, maybe it won't matter. Then again, who knows, maybe she can lead a revolution in the legacy media too./// This is a public episode. 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In the 8 AM hour, Andrew Langer and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor) on the Latest in Foreign Policy CNN: Trump Responds to Online Speculation That He Died WMAL GUEST: SUSAN CRABTREE (Political Correspondent, RealClearPolitics) on the Inspector General's Secret Service Report Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, September 4, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

But I don't want to focus on the Democrats right now. I want to focus on the Republican Party because one of the big things that's going to shape the midterms — which, make no mistake, are going to be nationalized — is how the American public feels about the GOP. That includes the party's overall image, the fact that they currently hold the House, Senate, and the White House, and the role of Donald Trump as president. Historically, that's usually the kiss of death in a midterm. The public looks at single-party control and, whether consciously or not, pulls back a bit. It's a check on power, and more often than not, it happens.I still believe, sitting here in late August of 2025, that Democrats are in a good position to take the House back in 2026. The redistricting mess adds some chaos, but even assuming that plays out neutrally or slightly in their favor, the historical precedent is clear — they should be competitive. That said, if we were heading toward something other than a typical midterm correction, you'd start to see signs. Not signs that Democrats are collapsing — that's already evident in other areas — but signs that voters are unusually comfortable with Republican governance.And you know what? Those signs are there.If I had to judge the early terrain by three hard metrics, I'd go with national fundraising, party registration, and the president's approval rating. Let's start with the money. The Republican National Committee currently has $65 million in cash on hand. That's not an overwhelming total, but it's strong — especially with a year to go. More importantly, it's four times what the Democratic National Committee has. The DNC is sitting on just $15 million. That gap alone is bad enough, but it gets worse when you factor in spending decisions like Proposition 50 in California. That fight — to temporarily override the independent redistricting commission — is going to vacuum up cash from the same organizations and donors who would otherwise be investing in House flips. So the Democrats are undercapitalized, and they're committing resources to side projects.Then there's registration data. According to a recent New York Times report, Democrats have lost 2.4 million registered voters in swing states that track party affiliation. In the same set of states, Republicans have gained nearly that same amount. That's a five million voter swing. It's not just that Democrats are losing — Republicans are growing. That kind of shift doesn't usually happen in the middle of a polarizing presidency. People don't suddenly start checking the box for the incumbent party unless something is resonating. And considering the kind of term Donald Trump is having — rapid policy implementation, constant headline churn, immigration crackdowns, inflation waves, even distractions like the Epstein debacle — you'd expect backlash. Instead, you get a net positive in party affiliation.That brings us to approval ratings. Trump's RealClearPolitics average stands at 46.3 percent. He's still underwater, with 50.8 percent disapproving. But let's add context. That number is higher than Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, or even Ronald Reagan had at this same point in their second terms. That's unusual. And while being underwater is never ideal, that 4.5-point spread is about what you'd expect for Trump when you factor in how he's consistently undercounted in national polling. And the range of poll results is all over the map — Rasmussen has him up one, Harvard Harris has him down two, YouGov has him down 12, and Gallup just released a poll with him down 16. But even Gallup's number is an improvement from previous weeks, which suggests that Trump's “tough on crime” stance — especially in DC — is landing.So when I step back and look at the full picture, what I see is a Republican Party that isn't being punished. That might sound basic, but it's a big deal. Historically, you'd expect that by now — with the administration moving aggressively, Democrats hammering every misstep, and inflation rising — the electorate would be turning. But instead, Republicans have a funding advantage, a registration advantage, and a president who's polling better than most of his second-term predecessors.That doesn't mean they're going to hold the House. The historical pattern still favors Democrats picking up seats. But it does mean that the GOP is better positioned than it has any right to be under these circumstances. And if your theory of the midterms is based on Trump's agenda — the one big, beautiful bill, cutting Medicaid, handing out tax breaks, and all the rest — then you have to reckon with the fact that, at least for now, it isn't hurting them. Maybe that changes. But if this were going to backfire, I would have liked to have seen a little something from it by now.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:04:20 - Early Midterms Thoughts00:16:21 - Update00:16:42 - Abigail Spanberger00:23:47 - Trump's Chinese Students Plan00:27:55 - Lisa Cook00:33:54 - Interview with Amanda Nelson01:26:10 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: PHILIP WEGMANN (White House Reporter, RealClearPolitics) on the Administration's Busy Day NY POST: Migrant Crime and Carjackings ‘Don’t Matter to That Many Americans,’ Left-Wing Think Tank VP Tells Democrats FOX NEWS: Snoop Dogg on LGBTQ Representation in Kids’ Films: ‘I’m … Scared to Go to the Movies’ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Tom Bevan and Andrew Walworth of RealClearPolitics to discuss the former Washington Post Fact Checker admitting the truth without realizing it about the liberal audience and bias of his media outlet, the collapse of objectivity in journalism, why the corporate media needs to admit its biases if it wants to remain authentic, how CNN drove away so much of its audience, how Trump's proposal to exclude illegals in the census count could have massive ramifications, the major legal battle it could trigger, how this could affect electoral votes, what Trump's intriguing answer on the “heir apparent” to the MAGA movement, his take on JD Vance as the future GOP nominee, Marco Rubio's potential role in the party's future, an unhinged leftist journalist linking Sydney Sweeney to the “unsettling legacy” of whiteness, and more. Then Judge Frank Caprio, author of "Compassion in the Court," joins to discuss what it means to be “America's nicest judge,” the lessons he's learned after decades on the bench, the role of humility and compassion in his courtroom, and more.  Bevan & Walworth- https://www.realclearpolitics.com/Caprio- https://www.frankcaprio.com/ Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYNto speak with a strategist for FREE todayGrand Canyon University: https://GCU.eduIncogni: Visit https://incogni.com/MEGYN for 60% off our annual planBirch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Megyn Kelly is joined by Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth, hosts of the RealClearPolitics podcast, to discuss how the speculation about the Jeffrey Epstein files and client list spun out of control, Pam Bondi's role in the confusing messaging, why the story isn't going anywhere, why Megyn believes Dan Bongino on Epstein but not Pam Bondi, whether she might be leaving the Trump administration soon, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass defending MS-13 gang members hanging out in LA public parks and fighting ICE, Democratic mayors on the wrong side of the immigration issue, the strange Epstein answers from President Trump and Pam Bondi at the latest cabinet meeting, how this has raised even more questions, the new information about the "missing minute" from the Epstein jail video, Zohran Mamdani's past communist comments, his college admissions controversy, the significance of the Democrats in NYC picking him as their nominee, Megyn's patriotic July 4th celebration, VP JD Vance slamming Zohran Mamdani's July 4th post by calling out his ingratitude to the US, and more.More from the RealClearPolitics guys: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/SimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYN to claim 50% off & your first month free!Hungryroot: https://Hungryroot.com/MK | Get 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life!Patriot Mobile: Get a Free Month at https://PatriotMobile.com/MEGYN or call 972-PATRIOTTax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYN to speak with a strategist for FREE today