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British writer (1868–1938)

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Best podcasts about Tom Bevan

Latest podcast episodes about Tom Bevan

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
New Polling for the 2028 Presidential Nominations

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 49:18


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss new polling on candidate preferences for the 2028 presidential nomination for both parties, and this morning's reporting from Politico that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is telling close associates that he believes Vice President JD Vance is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination. Then, they talk about the role of energy prices in last Tuesday's election, and President Donald Trump's new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturers to sell GLP-1 products like Wegovy and Zepbound at discounted prices to Medicare and Medicaid recipients. Then finally, the guys discuss the jury verdict in Washington, DC of the former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal officer in protest last August. Plus, this week's “You Cannot Be Serious” stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Election Results and the Future of Redistricting

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 49:54


RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss the results of Tuesday's election, the future of redistricting, and the arguments at the Supreme Court over President Trump's tariff policy. Then, they discuss Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) who announced this morning that she will not run for reelection. And, they take a look at New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's acceptance speech and whether he is the future of the Democratic Party. Then, finally they talk about the decision by the FAA to reduce air traffic by ten percent at 40 major airports, and the politics of the shutdown in the wake of Tuesday's election. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson Speaks to RCP

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 49:56


Speaker of the House Mike Johnson joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann to discuss what last night's election mean for Republicans, the government shutdown, and Donald Trump and the upcoming 2026 midterms. Next, they discuss the results of last night's election, including passage of Proposition 50 in California. And finally, they talk about what pollsters got right and wrong from last night's election. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Voters Head to the Polls

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 49:23


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the election in California, where voters head to the polls to vote on Gavin Newsom's plan to redistrict the state to create a more favorable map for Democrats. Also, a look at where redistricting efforts stand in other states, including Maryland where Governor Wes Moore announced an advisory commission on redistricting that might eliminate the state's sole Republican congressional district. Then, they discuss a House plan to break the deadlock over the partial government shutdown, and whether Senate Republicans are warming to President Donald Trump's push for a repeal of the filibuster. Plus, in a move that is remarkable even by the standards of Chicago politics, Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia (D-IL) has withdrawn his re-election bid at the last moment in order to pave the way for his chief of staff to run unopposed for his seat. Then, they talk about the national implications of the governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey, and the mayoral race in New York City. And, they look at the remarkable life of former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died yesterday at the age of 84. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Big Elections in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 55:12


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann preview tomorrow's elections in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, with an eye to what the results may mean for the 2026 midterms, and whether former President Barrack Obama's campaign appearances in New Jersey and Virginia will help Democratic turnout. Then, they discuss last night's 60 Minutes interview with President Donald Trump, including his comments on why he believes GOP senators should vote to end the filibuster. Plus, they look at the RCP Average for President Donald Trump's job approval rating and the RCP Average for the 2026 generic congressional vote. Then finally, they talk about the Supreme Court, which will hear arguments this Wednesday on Trump's authority to impose tariffs through executive order. They also discuss Wegmann's new RCP article on The Heritage Foundation, the Washington-based think tank that is embroiled in controversy after its president, Kevin Robers, came to the defense of Tucker Carlson after Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes, the 26-year-old white nationalist popular on the far right for his avowedly antisemitic views. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Trump Calls on Senate Republicans to Reopen the Government.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump's social media post calling on Senate Republicans to get rid of the filibuster in order to reopen the government. Also, this weekend federal food stamps payments are scheduled to start running out and ACA enrollment begins, which some feel will help spur Senators from both parties to compromise and stop the partial government shutdown. Then, they discuss races in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City as the final weekend of the 2025 election season begins. Plus, a look at Alvin Bragg's campaign for New York District Attorney, where candidates have been largely silent on the unsuccessful outcome of his case against Donald Trump. Next, political scientist and author Charles Murray joins the guys to talk about his new book, Taking Religion Seriously. Murray is best known for thought-provoking political books like Losing Ground, The Bell Curve and Coming Apart. His latest effort is the story of his own faith journey and personal reflection on the nature of God, nature and existence. Then finally, the guys talk up this week's “You Cannot Be Serious” stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Free Thinking Through the Fourth Turning with Sasha Stone
No Country for Old Media: The Shameful Blackout on Arctic Frost

Free Thinking Through the Fourth Turning with Sasha Stone

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 23:45


When the hilarious clips of Katie Porter losing her temper went viral, I thought What a great skit that would make on Saturday Night Live. Would they dare? The answer came the following Saturday. Of course not. Why not? Because on the Left, they protect their own. The alignment of culture, media, and the Democrats has been a deadly one for them in all ways. It has caused a mass exodus of people like me fleeing the bubble for more honest and truthful alternative media. It has led to empty theaters across America and a ratings free-fall in cable and network news.Desperate times call for desperate measures, which is why CBS News hired Bari Weiss and why we're just starting to see Hollywood attempt to pull away from the monoculture. But it might be too late. As the lines go in No Country for Old Men, “Well, it's a mess, ain't it, Sheriff?” “Well, if it ain't, it'll do ‘til the mess gets here.”Welcome to No Country for Old Media, where a story as big as Arctic Frost meets deafening silence inside the bubble, where once again, Axios stands alone.Lucky for me, I listen to the Real Clear Politics podcast every day, which is where I first heard about the story. If these guys are alarmed about it, I know it's more than just partisan politics. Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan, and Andrew Walworth are straight shooters. It's a sign of how fast new media is growing that they've now announced they will be joining the Megyn Kelly channel on SiriusXM. Is it worse than Watergate? I think so. But you have to look at the big picture, not just one story. The Democrats' ten-year war to prevent Trump from representing those who voted for him and to deny half the country their right to representation remains one of the biggest scandals in American history. We've never had an administration refuse to step aside because they didn't like the winner and decide for the American people that their votes didn't matter because one side had all of the power. It was never Trump who refused to leave. It was Barack Obama and the America he believed he had forever shaped.Since the Democrats have complete control of the legacy media, they decide what matters. They have manufactured nearly every major crisis where Trump is concerned. So much so that they've inadvertently manifested a Boy Who Cried Wolf scenario for themselves, which is why they're so dangerous now. They are willing to do and say anything to win a war they've already lost. This press conference was ignored by the legacy press, but it's worth listening to. It lays out in shocking detail just how deep the rabbit hole goes.It's No Country for Old Media because they can't cover a story like this, no matter how big it gets. They don't chase the story anymore. Just as Tommy Lee Jones in the movie is always a day late and a dollar short chasing the bad guys and can't save the hero, our old media is too afraid to tell the truth and doesn't get there until much later, if they get there at all. How long did it take them to talk about Joe Biden's cognitive decline? After Nixon thoroughly humiliated the Democrats in 1972, winning every state except Massachusetts, his approval numbers were at an all-time high. Taking down a guy that popular was compelling news for the American people, who watched his approval numbers crash, and then watched him resign over it.A crash like that isn't something you see every day, and it's certainly not the case with Trump. His approvals have been steady because they have been attacking him nonstop. But the legacy media is MIA on all of it. Why? Because they're part of it. It was the massive alignment of power that I finally could see in 2020, which is why I left the Democratic Party. I believed they had too much power and that the election was anything but “free and fair.” I was a Biden voter, but I assumed we would be on a level playing field. We weren't. 2020 was a pivotal year for me and many others. I had been Joe Biden's #1 best gal until the Summer. When the violence began and the legacy media covered it up, it radicalized me, you might say, for the truth. I could see that Trump was gaining ground over that summer, with his five rallies a day and how insane the Left had become. He won Iowa, Ohio, and Florida, which meant that without the way they changed the laws for ballot collecting and counting, he probably would have won. But the election was already over long before election day. That isn't how our elections are supposed to go. Candidates make their case to the people, and the people vote.But the Democrats collected the majority of their ballots before campaigning was even over, which required keeping the public in the dark about many things, like Biden's age — they hid him, as they did Kamala Harris' incompetence. And then, there was the rising fanaticism on the Left and the violence over the Summer. They kept it all hidden from view, just like they're doing now. What I saw was not so much a rigged election as a rigged system. The “Secret bipartisan campaign” in TIME Magazine lays out exactly how widespread this effort was to subvert American democracy. They all believed it was their right to do so. But it never was. They manufactured an illusion to fool the public. It was the legacy media's job to expose those lies. They never did. Not then, not now.Trump might have been unable to lose. His inability to accept the loss might not have been what we want in our leaders. But as a Biden voter who was now horrified and disillusioned with my party and all of American society they controlled, I was grateful Trump took them on. I also knew January 6th was a much too convenient tool to dismiss everything the Democrats did to drag Old Joe over the finish line.Even now, they can't confront their own corruption, or even the plain facts about what Joe Biden did to elbow out competition in 2024, what George Clooney did, what Obama did, and how undemocratic it was to put Kamala Harris in without the voices of the people whose votes should matter more. They don't have to confront it or even talk about it because the legacy media, like Hollywood, like so much of our society, has their backs. It was never about Trump at all. It was about their refusal to step aside and allow America to change. Arctic Frost is an opportunity for them to come clean and admit everything they did to stay in power, and how badly that has hurt them as a party and a movement — how badly it has hurt America — our trust in our institutions and our ability to coexist as a country. Even if the Democrats have destroyed themselves by becoming too corrupt to function, it is how the press became their willing puppets that is the real tragedy here. We don't need more propaganda. We need more truth in our news.Getting there months or years later is not good enough. Things are moving too fast. This country is changing. Technology is changing. It's adapt or die. This is no country for old media. It's time to leave them behind. To quote another line from No Country for Old Men, “You can't stop what's coming. It ain't all waiting on you. That's vanity.” //Tip Jar This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
President Donald Trump's Asia Trip

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 45:02


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump's Asia trip, including the results of his meeting in South Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping. They also discuss a new Atlantic article about how several high-ranking Trump officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House advisor Stephen Miller, and Security of Homeland Security Kristi Noem have recently decided to relocate their homes to military bases in order to better protect themselves and their families from threats of violence. Next, they talk about the political impact of artificial intelligence as it changes the U.S. workforce. Major employers like Amazon, UPS and GM have recently announced cuts in middle management positions in anticipation of AI replacing white collar workers. And finally, Carl Cannon talks with Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia and Director of the Knowledge Standards Foundation, about his "Nine Theses on Wikipedia," and whether the site can find its way back to neutrality before a competitor steps in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The US Response to Hurricane Melissa

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 34:56


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the US response to the disaster in Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, and whether the Trump Administration will redeploy naval assets in the Caribbean currently dedicated to drug interdiction in order to provide humanitarian aid to the island. They also discuss the latest revelations surrounding Operation Arctic Frost, the FBI investigation into alleged interference in the 2020 election by Donald Trump and his associates. The House Judiciary Committee reports that more than 160 Republican operatives and lawmakers were targeted by the FBI as part of the investigation. Then, they talk about the House investigation into former President Joe Biden's mental acuity and use of the autopen, including news that Biden's chief campaign strategist Mike Donilon's testimony that he would have received a $4 million bonus if Biden were reelected, on top of $4 million in salary. And finally, the guys chat about the latest in the redistricting wars, including Maryland Democrats' decision not to pursue redistricting in the state, a setback in Virginia for Democrats, and new polls that show Prop 50 in California is likely to win in next week's statewide election. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Deciding To Win

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss “Deciding To Win,” a new voter survey from a Democratic leaning think tank that says 70 percent of voters believe the Democratic Party is out of touch and urges the party to return to more centrist positions. They also talk about Steve Bannon's recent interview with The Economist, where he described President Donald Trump as a “vehicle of divine providence” and said there was a plan afoot for him to serve another term starting in 2028. Next, they discuss the House Oversight Committee's report on former President Joe Biden's mental acuity and its conclusion that some of Biden's presidential pardons should be voided because there was “no approval traceable to the president's own consent". And finally, RCP national correspondent Susan Crabtree joins Andrew and Carl to discuss new polling that shows California's Prop 50 is likely to pass next Tuesday, ushering in congressional redistricting designed to help Democrats win more House seats in the 2026 midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guy Benson Show
BENSON BYTE: Tom Bevan of RealClearPolitics Weighs in on NJ, VA Gubernatorial Races

Guy Benson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 19:18


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

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Trump's Trip to Asia

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump's trip to Asia, and whether the meaning of “America First” has changed over the course of the second Trump administration. They also talk about Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris, who both gave further indications this weekend about their plans to run for the White House in 2028. And, they look at Trump's reaction to a statement by Steve Bannon that there was a plan underway for Trump to run for a third term. Next, they discuss the American Federation of Government Employees endorsement of a clean continuing resolution to put an end to the partial government shutdown, and what it means to the Democratic Party for a staunch union ally to come out against its position on continuing to keep the government closed. Then lastly, RCP contributor Richard Porter joins the guys to discuss a new poll of Democratic primary voters in Chicago on how they view anti-ICE measures in the city, including violence against federal agents. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The Future of the MAHA Movement

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Phil's most recent article about the future of the MAHA movement and its possible role in the 2026 midterm elections. Then, Mike Leon, host of the news and commentary podcast 'Can We Please Talk' and a former producer at ESPN, joins the guys to talk about the latest gambling scandal at the NBA, and the FBI indictment of 30 people - including 3 current NBA figures - which was announced yesterday by FBI Director Kash Patel. After that, Phil talks to Beau Bayh, son of former Democratic Indiana Governor and U.S. Senator Evan Bayh, about his decision to run for Indiana secretary of state, the increasing political divide between rural and urban voters, and how he believes Democrats can succeed in red states. Then lastly, the guys share this week's “You Cannot Be Serious” stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The Rising of America's Debt

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 45:04


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss America's federal debt, which reached $38 trillion, a new record.  Also, new data from KPP shows that health insurance premiums for families insured through their employer have reached $27,000 a year. Then, they discuss the second and final debate in the New York mayor's race, and what the Graham Plattner story in Maine says about the schism within the Democratic Party when it comes to supporting new, untested candidates vs. proven, professional politicians. Next, they talk about President Trump's new sanctions on Russian banks, the decision not to hold another summit with Putin to discuss Ukraine, and the risks of releasing long-range missiles for use by Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory. Then finally, Attorney and RCP contributor Richard Porter joins Tom Bevan to discuss his most recent RCP article on the government shutdown and future of the Senate filibuster.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The House Judiciary Requests an Investigation of Former CIA Director John Brennan

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 50:24


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Tuesday's referral by the House Judiciary Committee to the Justice Department of former CIA Director John Brennan for allegedly making false statements to Congress about his role in the Russia collusion investigation. Also, a look at reactions to demolition at the White House, where President Trump has starting construction on a new 90,000 square foot ballroom. Then, they talk about the controversy over Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner of Maine, who today covered over a chest tattoo of an image associated with the Nazi regime in Germany. Next, they discuss a Washington Post op-ed by Mouman Al-Natour, a lawyer from Gaza who had been held as a political prisoner by Hamas, about violent divisions between Hamas and Gazans who are ready for peace with Israel. And finally, Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI, joins Andrew and Carl to discuss concerns about the future of artificial intelligence, and federal and state efforts to regulate it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The Government Shutdown: Week 3

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 45:13


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon have a discussion about the partial government shutdown as it enters its third week, and new polls showing who the American public blames for closing the government. They also discuss the Virginia governor's race and campaign ads from both sides that focus on the issues of abortion and trans athletes in women's spaces. Plus, they talk about new private texts that look likely to sink the nomination of Paul Ingrassia, the 30-year-old lawyer Trump nominated to lead the DOJ's special counsel office. Plus, former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is out promoting her new book, but is dogged by questions about Joe Biden's mental acuity. Then finally, Richard Kauffman, CEO of the Coalition for Green Capital, joins Andrew and Carl to chat about America's growing demand for energy, and why he believes an “all of the above” approach to energy security must include renewable sources such as wind and solar power. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Way
Chicago Way w/John Kass: ‘No Kings' rallies and Pritzker's gambling habits

The Chicago Way

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/20/25): RealClear Politics' Tom Bevan is here with a post-op on what impact the “No Kings” rallies (Chicago’s rally featured one of Illinois’ top gamblers -Gov. JB Pritzker (D), for whom Tom has a some choice words) will have, why he thinks this government shutdown will break the 2018-2019 shutdown record […]

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
No Kings Protest

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss reaction to this weekend's “No Kings” demonstrations, and whether the marches harbinger a strong Democratic performance in the 2026 midterms. They also discuss whether the U.S. fight against the South American drug trade is heating up, as President Trump imposed new tariffs and cut aid to Colombia after Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the Administration's policy of firing missiles at alleged drug boats off the South American coast. Next, they wonder why President Trump granted clemency to George Santos, the former New York congressman convicted of wire fraud and identity theft. Santos had served three months of a seven-year sentence and was released this past Friday evening. Then finally, RCP contributor and former State Department official Peter Berkowitz joins Andrew Walworth and Carl Cannon to discuss the recent violence in Gaza, and whether the peace initiative that led to the release of 20 live hostages is already breaking down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton Gets Indicted

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the indictment of Donald Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton for allegedly mishandling classified materials. Bolton entered a plea of not guilty in a Maryland courthouse this morning. Then, they talk about two critical candidate debates from last night: the mayoral debate in New York City and the attorney generals' debate in Virginia. And, they look at the New Jersey's gubernatorial race, where with less than three weeks to go to Election Day, polls are tightening. Next, RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende joins the guys to discuss this week's hearings at the Supreme Court on congressional redistricting, and they look forward to how redistricting may affect the 2026 midterms. And winding it up, they deliver this week's “You Cannot Be Serious” stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The New York Mayoral Debate

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 45:04


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon preview tonight's New York mayoral debate and discuss yesterday's appearance by Zohran Mamdani on Fox News, where he addressed President Trump directly and discussed Hamas, Israel and the Gaza peace process. They also discuss reports that Democrats are maneuvering to launch a primary challenge to Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) in 2028, and two 15-year-olds who beat former DOGE staffer Edward Coristine during a car hijacking attempt in Washington DC in August were sentenced yesterday. Each receiving probation, drawing criticism from the White House and Elon Musk. Then finally, they talk about President Trump's claim that CIA operatives are inside Venezuela, and the legal issues around the sinking of alleged drug boats by the U.S. Navy off the Venezuelan coast. Plus, revelations by the Chicago Tribune that Illinois Governor J.D. Pritzker reported $1.4M in gambling income in 2024, which the governor's office said he won playing blackjack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The Young Republican National Federation Scandal

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 35:32


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the scandal concerning racist and antisemitic remarks made on a private Telegram chat by leaders of The Young Republican National Federation. They also talk about President Trump's meeting yesterday with free-market economist, rock singer and Argentinian President Javier Milei. Trump promised $20 billion in loans to help Argentina's struggling economy conditioned on Milei's succeeding in upcoming elections. Then, they discuss the meaning and methodology of a new study that suggests the percentage of young Americans who identify as non-binary has fallen dramatically over the past few years. And lastly, they chat about the proposed plans to build what is being called the “Arc de Trump,” a 99 foot high memorial arch sited across the Potomac River from The Lincoln Memorial to mark America's 250thanniversary on July 4, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
RealClearPolitics Refuses to Sign New DOD Press Agreement

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 45:06


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.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The Release of the Hostages

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the release of the hostages from Gaza, President Trump's address to the Knesset, and the global summit on the future of Gaza held in Egypt today. Then, they talk about Vice President JD Vance's appearance on "ABC This Week with George Stephanopoulos," where they clashed over questions about Tom Homan and $50,000 in cash that he allegedly took from undercover FBI agents. They also discuss Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger's response to questions about trans athletes in women's locker rooms, and whether that issue will cost her in this November's election. And, they chat about a House GOP proposal to withhold funds to jurisdictions that celebrate indigenous people's day instead of Columbus Day, and NY Mayor Eric Adams' plan to designate two statues of Christopher Columbus as historic monuments in order to keep Zohran Mamdani, if elected, from removing them. Finally, RealClear Defense Editor David Craig joins the guys to discuss the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and the role of naval power in future conflicts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
What Will Happen to Gaza?

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 45:04


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest developments in Gaza, reaction to the awarding of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, and whether Donald Trump will win the Nobel next year. They also discuss last night's contentious gubernatorial debate in Virginia between Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger. Then, RCP contributor Charlie Stone talks to NewsNation host Leland Vittert about his new book, "Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, And My Journey With Autism". And finally, the guys deliver this week's “You Cannot Be Serious” stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The Future of Gaza

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 45:06


Peter Berkowitz, author of "Explaining Israel: The Jewish State, the Middle East, and America", and former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. Department of State; joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss the future of Gaza, the return of hostages and whether Trump's peace plan will succeed. Then, the guys talk about last night's gubernatorial debate in New Jersey and look ahead to tonight's gubernatorial debate in Virginia. Plus, they chat about a new Gallup poll that shows a decline in Americans' approval of key government agencies, part of a broader trend in declining trust of many public institutions. Then lastly, Edwin C. Hagenstein, author of the new book, "Vanishing Point: In Search of our Constitutional Future", joins Andrew and Carl to discuss how to view the Constitution in light of the current political environment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Former FBI Director James Comey Appears in Court

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 66:57


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss former FBI director James Comey's appearance in federal court in Virginia, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice. They also talk about Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter's exchange with local LA CBS reporter Julie Watts where she refused to answer follow-up questions on the campaign. Plus, Kamala Harris drops the F-bomb at a public appearance when talking about current politics, telling the audience, “these mother***s are crazy.” They also chat about Bari Weiss's future as Editor in Chief of CBS News. And finally, Eric Trump talks to Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about his new memoir, Under Siege: My Family's Fight to Save Our Nation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
New Revelations about “Arctic Frost"

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss new revelations about “Arctic Frost,” the probe helmed by Former Special Counsel Jack Smith into the 2020 election and the January 6 2021 Capitol riots. Yesterday, it was revealed that the FBI had obtained phone records of eight Republican senators as part of that investigation, as well as Republican House member Mark Kelly. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) called the scandal, “arguably worse than Watergate.”  They also discuss Attorney General Pam Bondi's appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee today. And they talk about the second anniversary of the October 7th massacre in Israel, where Hamas murdered more than 1200 people, including 46 Americans and took 254 hostages. Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel aimed at ending the war in Gaza resumed today in Egypt. They also discuss whether Jay Jones, Democratic candidate for attorney general in Virginia, can survive criticism of his text messages and phone conversations from 2022 where he said the Republican Speaker of the House of Delegates deserved “two bullets to the head” and wished death upon the Speaker's children. Virginia Democrats, including both U.S. Senators and gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger, are standing by Jones and have not asked him to withdraw from the race. And finally, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann joins the guys to talk about his recent RCP article on revelations that in a highly unusual move, the CIA suppressed an internal report on Ukraine in 2016 that would have proven embarrassing to then-Vice President Joe Biden, at the request of Biden's then national security advisor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Virginia Attorney General in Hot Water

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss how recent revelations of text messages sent by Jay Jones, Democratic candidate for attorney general in Virginia, may affect this November's statewide races. They also discuss today's indirect talks between Hamas and Israel in Egypt concerning Trump's peace plan for Gaza, and Greta Thunberg's deportation from Israel. She arrived today in Greece, claiming she was mistreated while in Israeli custody. Then, they talk about the school superintendent of the city of Des Moines who was found to be an illegal alien with a long record of charges in several states, including gun violations and drug possession. Ian Roberts is now being held by ICE. And finally, RCP contributor and lawyer Richard Porter joins the guys to talk about recent legal action against the Trump Administration by the city of Chicago and the states of Illinois and Oregon seeking to curtail the deployment of National Guard troops and curb the activities of ICE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
President Trump's Message to Congress

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump's message to Congress yesterday that the United States is in a “non-international armed conflict” with designated terrorist organizations involved in the drug trade, and whether the deployment of U.S. naval assets in the Caribbean means the U.S. is on-course for an armed conflict with Venezuela. They also discuss California governor Gavin Newsom's embrace of memes directed at Republicans over the government shutdown, in light of a law he signed last year that would have made it illegal to parody politicians using artificial intelligence. The law was struck down by a federal judge. Next, Dan Varroney, author of the new book, Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Business Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy, joins Carl Cannon and Andrew Walworth to talk about what government can do to help foster and support small businesses in America. Then closing up it's this week's “You Cannot Be Serious” stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Megyn Kelly Show
Left Losing Meme War, Chelsea Clinton's Pod, and How AI Helps Scammers, with RealClearPolitics Hosts and Eric O'Neill | Ep. 1162

The Megyn Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 130:42


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.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Government Shutdown Day 2

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 45:19


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the second day of the government shutdown, and the debate over whether Democrats are demanding government healthcare for illegal immigrants in order to pass a budget compromise, a charge that Democratic leaders deny. Then, they talk about the heightened role of memes in the national debate over the government shutdown, and what the deeper implications of “meme culture” is for American politics. After that, they discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's views on the New York mayoralty race, revealed in a new cover article in Vanity Fair. Also, they discuss a brand-new campaign ad from New York mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo that uses artificial intelligence to generate visuals of the former governor doing different jobs around the city. Then closing it up, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann joins the guys to discuss his latest article on Donald Trump's announcement that the Administration had reached an agreement with Harvard University stating that now “their sins are forgiven". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The Government Shutdown

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 34:24


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the politics of the government shutdown, which government functions will be affected, and the possibility that the Trump administration will use the shutdown to fire thousands of government employees. Then, they talk about Trump's withdrawal of E.J. Antoni's nomination as director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the fact that BLS will not issue Friday's jobs report due to the government shutdown. Next, they discuss new revelations from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committees chaired by Sen. Rand Paul about the TSA's “Quiet Skies” surveillance program, which placed then Representative Tulsi Gabbard and at least three other members of Congress on a watch list. And finally, the guys chat about next month's New Jersey gubernatorial election and recent controversies concerning Democratic nominee Mikie Sherill, who was blocked from attending her own graduation ceremony at the US Naval Academy due to her involvement in a 1994 cheating scandal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Trump's Address to the Military

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 45:06


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's and President Donald Trump's address to top military brass today. They also talk about the politics of a government shutdown, and whether the loss of federal jobs will affect how Democrats view the closure. Then, they talk about the good sales numbers for Kamala Harris' new book, and yesterday's decision by a federal judge to block the Trump Administration from firing more that 500 employees of the US Agency for Global Media, which oversees the Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and other international broadcasters. Then finally, RDP contributor Maggie Miller talks with writer and podcaster Ana Kasparian about her latest piece for RealClear Investigations on the state of the California economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Trump Sends Troops to Portland

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump's announcement that he plans to send federal troops to Portland, Oregon in order to protect federal ICE facilities, a move challenged in court by the city's mayor and the state's governor. They also discuss the shooting at a Michigan LDS church this weekend that left four people dead and at least eight people injured. Then, they talk about the media's reaction to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and Trump's promise to seek indictments against others. And they discuss New York City Mayor Eric Adams' decision to drop out of his race for re-election, and raucous fan behavior at the Ryders Cup golf tournament. Then finally, Peter Berkowitz, author of the new book "Explaining Israel: The Jewish State, the Middle East, and America" joins the guys to discuss his book and the historic White House meeting today between Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Indictment for Former FBI Director Jamey Comey

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon talk about the indictment issued by a grand jury yesterday for former FBI director James Comey. Also, they discuss reports that the Justice Department is pushing for a federal investigation of the Open Society Foundations, a group founded by billionaire George Soros. They also discuss whether Senate Democrats will hold the line against a seven-week government funding stopgap passed by the House, and whether the Trump Administration's threat to fire government workers in the event of a shutdown will pressure Democratic Senators to break ranks with leadership. Plus, they take a look at this year's Ryders Cup, which started today at the Bethpage Black Course in New York, with President Trump in attendance. Next, Attorney and RCP contributor Richard Porter joins the guys to discuss the legal strategy behind the James Comey indictment and what happens next in the trial of the former FBI Director. And finally, the guys chat about their favorite stories in this week's “You Cannot Be Serious” segment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Jimmy Kimmel's Return to ABC

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 50:18


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Jimmy Kimmel's return to ABC last night and President Trump's threat to “test” ABC on this with a possible law suit. They also talk about the announcement by the House Judiciary Committee that Google has agreed to stop using third-party fact-checkers and to welcome back to the platform creators they had previously removed due to political speech violations on topics such as COVID-19 and election integrity. Next, they discuss the attack on an ICE facility this morning that left two detainees dead and one in critical condition. And, they discuss House Democrats' request that the government release tape that allegedly shows White House border czar Tom Homan accepting a bag of $50,000 cash from undercover federal agents, a charge the White House denies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Trump's Day at the United Nations' 80th General Assembly

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump's appearance today at the United Nations' 80th General Assembly in New York, where he spoke about immigration, climate change, and the future of the UN. Then, they talk about the publication of Kamala Harris' book on the 2024 campaign," 107 Days", and her promotional appearances on The View, MSNBC and other outlets. Plus, they also discuss tonight's return of Jimmy Kimmel to ABC, whether his return is a victory for free speech, and the decision by station owners Sinclair and Nexstar to continue preempting the program in their local markets. Then winding it up, RCP columnist Melinda Henneberger joins the gang to discuss her reaction to the memorial service for Charlie Kirk and her op-ed “Let's Respond To Kirk's Murder By Listening As Well As Speaking,” published today on RCP's front page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The Charlie Kirk Memorial Service

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 44:06


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, including conflicting remarks by his widow Erika Kirk and President Donald Trump on the subject of forgiveness. Also, Tulsi Gabbard and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) both speak out about the importance of First Amendment rights in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Then, they discuss today's White House announcement on the causes and possible treatment for autism, and the response from the maker of Tylenol regarding its safety for use during pregnancy. Next, they talk about Sunday's decision by the UK, Canada and Australia to formally recognize the state of Palestine, and France's announcement that it will do the same thing soon in advance of the United Nations' 80th General Assembly in New York. Lastly, they're joined by RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann to chat about the White House assessment of the Charlie Kirk memorial service and preview the President's speech tomorrow at the UN. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
A True Free Speech Issue

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 45:05


Tom Bevan, Philip Wegmann, and Emily Jashinsky discuss new reporting on the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel from ABC and the ongoing debate over whether this is a true free speech issue. Then, they discuss a new Axios story saying AOC is considering a presidential run in 2028, and they also give up this week's "You CANNOT Be Serious" picks. Next, Tom Bevan chats with Dr. Scott Atlas, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and Co-Founder of the Global Liberty Institute, about his RCP article on the struggles of GenZ. And finally, RCP contributor Maggie Miller talks with psychologist and lead investigator Christopher J. Ferguson of RealClear Investigations about what many consider one of society's last taboos: acknowledging that women can also be perpetrators of violence in relationships. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel from ABC

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the reaction to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel from ABC, and the role that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and President Trump have played in the network's decision. Then, they talk about President Trump's announcement from the UK that he will designate Antifa as a major terrorist group, and what that may mean at the Justice Department and the FBI going forward. Plus, they discuss today's excerpt from Kamala Harris' forthcoming book published by the Atlantic, in which she says Pete Buttigieg was her first choice as running mate, but thought that pairing a gay man and a black woman on the presidential ticket “was too big of a risk". Then finally, Carl Cannon talks with Tim Shriver, founder and CEO of UNITE and co-creator of the Dignity Index, about how to regain civility in our public discourse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Where Did This Come From?

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 45:06


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reaction to Attorney General Pam Bondi's remarks yesterday concerning hate speech, and Stephen Miller's comments that the Justice Department would pursue “left-wing organizations that are promoting violence in this country.” Then they discuss today's Senate hearing featuring FBI Director Kash Patel, his handling of the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and his stewardship of the agency so far. They talk about U.S relations with Venezuela after the U.S. blew up a second Venezuelan vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs destined for America. Also, remembering actor and activist Robert Redford, who died today at the age of 89. RCP Contributor Charlie Stone talks to New York Times journalist and author David Gelles about his new biography, Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The Debate Over Free Speech, Cancel Culture and the First Amendment

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the debate over free speech, cancel culture and the First Amendment in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the President's assertion that leftwing groups were “already under major investigation". They also talk about the politics behind New York Governor Kathy Hochul's endorsement of New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Plus, today's announcement that the United States and China are close to an agreement that will allow TikTok to continue operation in the United States. Then finally, Carl Cannon talks to RCP contributor and former State Department official Peter Berkowitz about his most recent article for RCP, ‘Debunking Genocide Allegations Against Israel". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Reactions to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 43:34


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss reactions to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, including President Trump's announcement that he would award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously, and the firing of commentator Matthew Dowd for on-air remarks made on MSNBC. Then, they run down the many ways the country is recognizing the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. And, they talk about today's inflation numbers released by The Bureau of Labor Statistics and next week's Federal Reserve meeting, when the Fed will vote on whether to raise short-term interest rates and if so, by how much. Plus, a federal judge has ruled that Fed Governor Lisa Cook can participate in the meeting and remain on the job pending resolution of her lawsuit against the Trump Administration. And then finally, Carl Cannon talks to RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann, who has been on pool duty at the White House for the past 24 hours.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The Tragic Shooting of Charlie Kirk

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the shooting of Charlie Kirk today while speaking on a college campus in Orem, Utah. And they discuss Donald Trump calling for the death penalty for the killer of Iryna Zaratska, a Ukrainian woman murdered in August on a light rail train in Charlotte, South Carolina by an assailant who was out on cashless bail. Then, they talk about the first excerpt from Kamala Harris' new book 107 Days, published today in The Atlantic, where she discusses Joe Biden's decision whether to run again in 2024, and says that the White House did not support her during her term as Vice President. Next, they talk about a new executive order that may grossly curtail pharmaceutical advertising on television, and the economic impact that may have on television news programs that rely on advertising by drug companies. And finally, Andrew talks to James Robbins, Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics in Washington, DC about Russia's use of drones to violate Polish airspace last night, and whether the Trump Administration will respond with more sanctions against Russia and its trading partners.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Revisions to Employment Data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 45:06


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss todays' revisions to employment data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the reaction to the release of videotape of a horrific attack of a woman riding a bus in Charlotte, N.C. by an assailant who had been arrested 14 times and was released pending trial on cashless bail. They also talk about the release by House Democrats of the birthday card for Jeffrey Epstein allegedly written and signed by Donald Trump, as well as other subpoenaed documents from the Epstein estate. And they discuss the feud between Vice President JD Vance and Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) over the U.S. missile attack on a Venezuelan boat that killed 11 alleged drug smugglers. Plus, they discuss “Operation Midway Blitz,” the Administration's immigration enforcement initiative launched in Chicago, and the reaction of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Then finally, RCP Contributor Maggie Miller talks with RealClear Investigations writer John Murawski about the state of civics education in America's high schools and the Jack Miller Center, which is training teachers to teach civics using original documents.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Is the Federal Reserve About to Cut Interest Rates?

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today's employment numbers, Trump's reaction to them, and whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates in September. They wonder if Trump will send the National Guard to New Orleans instead of Chicago, and they chat about DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's handling of the takeover of the city's police department. Then, they discuss author Malcolm Gladwell's recent statement that he misrepresented his own views on men participating in women's sports three years ago because he felt “cowed” at the time. Plus, the guys give up this week's “You Cannot Be Serious” stories. Next, Carl talks to RCP contributor and author of "A Declaration of Independents"; Greg Orman about Elon Musk's political influence and whether Musk should continue his support for the GOP. And finally, Andrew talks to RCP national political correspondent Susan Crabtree about her recent RCP article on the fight between Jewish teachers and the National Education Association, the country's largest teachers union, concerning teaching the Holocaust and other Jewish topics in public schools.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Senate Hearings with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss this morning's Senate hearings with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' announcement that he will seek to lift all vaccine requirements in the state, including those for public schools. Then, they talk about Donald Trump's request that the Supreme Court expedite ruling on whether the president has the power to impose tariffs under emergency powers law, as claimed by the administration. Next, they discuss reactions to a federal judge in Boston who ruled that the administration must restore $2.6 billion in research funding to Harvard, saying that the freeze violates the university's first amendment rights. Then, they talk about the case of Lauren Chen, the social media influencer at the heart of a Justice Department's case alleging Russian influence involving her and several other conservative commentators. No charges were ever brought against her. Plus, the Justice Department opened a mortgage fraud probe into Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve Governor that Trump hopes to fire and replace with someone who agrees with the White House on interest rate policies. And finally, RCP contributor Charlie Stone talks with Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a U.S. Marine veteran, about Arizona politics and the future of Democratic Party, including what he thinks the party must do to better connect with male voters.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein Speak at a Press Conference

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss this morning's Capitol Hill press conference featuring victims of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump's reaction, and the chances that the House will vote to release more of the Epstein files to the public. They also talk about the GOP's plan to rebrand “The Big Beautiful Bill” in order to help keep control of the House in 2026, and a Washington Post article outlining the Democrat's plan to retake the chamber. Next, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the U.S. naval strike on a small craft in the Caribbean Sea that the Trump Administration claims was carrying drugs from Venezuela, as the U.S. ramps up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolos Maduro. And finally, Maggie Miller talks to RealClear Investigations writer James Varney about an enormous data center under construction in rural Louisiana that will house servers for Meta's rapid expansion into artificial intelligence. The $10 billion dollar project poses both challenges and opportunities for the local community and will require new sources of electricity.

The Megyn Kelly Show
Legacy Media Bias Exposed and Debated, and MAGA Heir Apparent Rumblings, with Tom Bevan and Andrew Walworth

The Megyn Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 101:52


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

The Megyn Kelly Show
New Epstein Questions About "Missing Minute," and Mamdani's Communism and College Controversy, with RealClearPolitics Hosts | Ep. 1103

The Megyn Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 101:32


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