Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Bevan

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump's proposal to change the name of the Department of Defense to The War Department, and the political impact of Maryland Governor Wes Moore's recent comments on winning the Bronze Star. Then, they discuss the decisions by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) to not to seek reelection. And they talk about President Trump's call for leading pharmaceutical companies to release data on the effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccine, and a new Gallup poll of parents on how they view the physical safety of their children while at school. Then finally, Andrew Walworth talks to RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende about the fight within the Democratic Party over the schedule of the 2028 primaries, and how potential Democratic presidential candidates view the political calendar.

Andrew Walworth interviews Peter Lipsett – originally aired Aug 19th. Andrew Walworth talks to Peter Lipsett, the vice president of Donor's Trust, about his new series on the Giving Ventures podcast about different factions of the conservative movement, including the current split between so-called “National Conservatives” and “Freedom Conservatives". Carl with Jim Varney - originally aired Aug 28th. Carl Cannon talks to RealClear Investigations writer James Varney on the twentieth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which he covered as a reporter for the Times-Picayune in New Orleans. Phil with Marie Gluesenkamp – originally aired July 23rd. RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann talks to Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D – WA). They discuss her efforts to require the House Ethics Committee to develop standards to determine if members of Congress are experiencing cognitive decline. Tom Bevan and Austin Berg - originally aired July 31st. Tom Bevan talks to Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of The New Chicago Way about Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal for a “corporate head tax" in Chicago to help close the city's $1.1 billion dollar budget deficit. The tax would charge large corporations for each individual they employs within the city.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today's economic news, including new inflation numbers from the Commerce Department, the end of tariff exemption for small-value shipments from overseas, and the lowest Labor Day weekend gas prices since 2020. Then they talk about the lessons of Hurricane Katrina on the storm's 20th anniversary, FEMA's future, and “you cannot be serious” stories for the week. Tom Bevan talks to Matt Podgorski, pollster for M3 Strategies, and Richard Porter, former RNC Committeeman from Illinois, about a new poll on public support for a potential national guard deployment to Chicago. Then Tom chats with Fox News contributor Trey Gowdy, former prosecutor, congressman, and author of the new novel, The Color of Death. 

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss media coverage of the transgender shooter in yesterday's attack on the Annunciation Catholic Church school in Minneapolis, as well as his writings and recordings prior to the shooting that included slogans written on gun magazines such as “Kill Donald Trump,” “For the children,” and “6 million were not enough". They also talk about the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez after she refused to resign from her post, and the resignations of other top CDC officials that followed. Plus, the FDA and the American Academy of Pediatrics disagree over who should get the latest Covid-19 booster. Next, Tom talks to Mark Penn, Co-Director of the Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll and Stagwell Chairman and CEO, about his latest poll results regarding voters attitudes toward President Trump's job performance, inflation, and the Epstein files. And finally, Carl talks to Real Clear Investigations writer James Varney on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which he covered as a reporter for the Times-Picayune in New Orleans.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today's school shooting in Minneapolis. And, they discuss a new poll by the Associated Press which shows 81 percent of Americans believe crime in major cities is a “major problem” and 53 percent approve of President Trump's handling of the issue. They also talk about a special election for the state senate in Iowa with outsized implications, and “the two-state solution” for California - the GOP's response to Governor Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is to divide California in two. Next, RCP contributor Maggie Miller talks to RealClear Investigations journalist Lee Fang about how some of the nation's wealthiest philanthropies are supporting efforts to reshape math instruction around social-justice principles. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to Amir Kanpurwala, co-founder of the opinion research firm “Outward Intelligence,” about Gen Z voter behavior.

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House reporter Phil Wegmann discuss Trump's newsy day yesterday, including his response to Phil's question about communism and his comment that he's thinking about how to get into heaven. They also talk about President Trump firing Lisa Cook, member of the FED board of governors AND media coverage of the big crime issue. Next, Carl speaks to Cathi Warren and Anne Welty about changes to the SNAP program. And lastly, Andrew Walworth speaks to JC Sandberg. He's the Chief Policy Officer for the American Clean Power Association which represents energy storage, solar, hydrogen and wind power companies. They talked about the Trump Administration's decision to issue a stop work order on the Revolution Wind project off the coast of Martha's Vineyard, which is 80 % completed.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the possibility that President Trump will deploy national guard to Chicago and Baltimore, and Maryland governor Wes Moore's growing feud with Trump. They also talk about the Democratic National Committee's annual summer meeting which begins today in Minneapolis, and President Trump's threat to use the FCC against the three major television networks due to what he sees as unfair coverage of his first 100 days. Next, Carl Cannon talks with Andy Rotherham, former Virginia school board member on what is at stake in the upcoming Virginia governor's race. And finally, RCP contributor Charlie Stone talks with author Alex Hutchinson about his new book, "The Explorer's Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map".

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Emily Jashinsky, host of the “After Party” podcast, discuss the FBI raid of the home and office of former national security advisor John Bolton, and a Florida judge who has ordered a stop to construction at the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant facility in the Everglades due to environmental concerns. Then, they discuss the pros and cons of mail-in voting, and a new memo from the centrist Democratic group Third Way on recommendations to the Democratic Party on language choice which includes 45 words that Democrats should avoid. After that, they talk about the politics of rebranding the Cracker Barrel restaurant chain, and they each give out their “You Cannot Be Serious” storied for the week. Then lastly, Maggie Miller talks with Dr. Kendall Conger, a former Duke University physician who claims he was dismissed after questioning the school's diversity, equity and inclusion agenda and wrote about it for RealClear Investigations.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the redistricting wars, including the latest developments in California and Texas. And, they discuss how the Latino vote figures into both parties' redistricting plans and how Hispanic voters may be up for grabs in 2026 and beyond. Then, they discuss the Federal Reserve's annual summer meeting which starts today in Jackson Hole, and what's at stake for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the U.S. economy. Plus, why President Trump wants the government to take a ten percent stake in Intel. Next, Carl Cannon talks to Cato Institute Vice President for International Studies Ian Vazquez about the trial of Hong Kong newspaper owner Jimmy Lai, who has been imprisoned by the Chinese government since 2020 on charges of sedition and collusion. Final arguments in his case are being heard today, and a guilty verdict could result in life imprisonment. And lastly, Andrew Walworth talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about Tulsi Gabbard's plan to reorganize the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, including major cuts to the agency's staff.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss a new New York Times article on what the paper calls the Democratic Party's “Voter Registration Crisis". And, they discuss new polling from Texas on the GOP Senate primary contest between incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton, and how the GOP nominee would fare against possible Democratic candidates including Colin Allred, Beto O'Rourke and Jasmine Crockett. Then, they talk about a new Washington Post poll showing that 69 percent of D.C. residents oppose Trump taking control of the city's police department, and Elon Musk's signaling that he is not going to start a third political party and may instead end up supporting Vice President J.D. Vance for president. Plus, they chat about a new Time magazine profile of Democratic candidate for New York Mayor - Zohran Mamdani, and what changes his leadership might make in a city where rent control and high taxes are already in place. And then, Tom talks to RCP contributor Richard Porter about Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who has emerged as a leading opponent of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss reactions to yesterday's White House meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders, and they discuss Trump's announcement that he would sign an executive order in an effort to end mail-in voting. They also talk about MSNBC's rebranding as MSNOW, and California governor Gavin Newsom's new social media strategy built on parodying Trump's signature Truth Social posts. Next, Tom talks to RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende about the changing nature of politics in Pennsylvania, and why the state will remain central to national politics for the foreseeable future. And lastly, Andrew talks to Peter Lipsett, vice president of Donor's Trust about his summer podcast series “What is the Right,” which is running as part of the Giving Ventures Podcast. They discuss the division within the conservative movement between “Natcons" and “Freecons”; and the future of the conservative movement after Trump leaves office.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and National Review columnist Heather Wilhelm discuss the latest events in Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and what happens next in the battle over redistricting in Texas as Democratic lawmakers return to the state. They also talk about New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd's new essay on crime in Washington DC, and two trends in education: starting the school year earlier, and moving to a four-day school week. Next, Andrew Walworth talks to cultural critic and author Martha Bayles about Denzel Washington's recent comments on cancel culture, and whether cancel culture is in decline in the Trump era. Then finally, RCP contributor Maggie Miller talks to RealClear Investigations writer James Varney about whether the U.S. can break China's hold on rare earth minerals by expanding mining here within its own borders.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the latest developments in the Trump administration's takeover of policing in the nation's capital, including the D.C. government's lawsuit to block the federal control of the Metropolitan Police Department. And they talk about Trump naming this year's Kennedy Center honorees, including Sylvester Stallone, the members of KISS, and Gloria Gaynor, while Tom Cruise declines to attend due to scheduling conflicts. Then, they discuss a new CBS/Yougov poll on Americans' attitudes toward tipping, plus they dish out their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Next, Tom Bevan talks about Taylor Swift's new album and her cultural impact with Ashley Moir, president of Ashley Moir Media and Taylor Swift super fan. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks with Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) about Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to create five new Democratic congressional districts in California, and Kiley's House bill that proposes stopping mid-cycle congressional redistricting nationwide.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss RCP Poll Averages for President Trump's job approval rating, how he is viewed on issues such as the economy and immigration, and a new poll that shows Americans losing faith in a range of institutions including education and healthcare. They also talk about California Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement that he hopes to create five new safe Democratic districts in the state, and what the long term consequences of redistricting across the country may be for voters and for the political parties. Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement that he will push for a single-stock trading ban for members of Congress. Then finally, Andrew Walworth talks with James S. Robbins, Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics, to preview tomorrow's meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Phil Wegmann discuss the news that Democrat Sherrod Brown will run again in 2026 for Senate in Ohio, and what it means that Beto O'Rourke and other Democratic politicians are increasingly promising to “break the rules” in their efforts to stop Trump's political agenda. They also talk about personnel changes at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and why it matters. Plus, the Trump Administration tells the Smithsonian it wants to review museums and exhibits in advance of the institution's celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Next, Andrew Walworth talks to Carol Moseley Braun, the first African-American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, about her new autobiography and her views on redistricting, Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, and the future direction of the Democratic Party. And lastly, Carl Cannon talks with Nadine Epstein, editor of Moment magazine, about what it means to be a centrist in today's political environment. Moment is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is an independent magazine focused on the American Jewish community.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reaction from DC residents to President Trump's decision to federalize the DC police department. They also discuss how the media interprets new data on inflation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and whether Trump's tariffs are showing up in the numbers. Then, they talk about allegations from a congressional whistleblower that Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) leaked classified information aimed at discrediting President Trump while serving in the House. Plus, they chat about a new poll in the New York mayor's race which shows Zohran Mamdani with an impressive lead. Next, Carl talks to RCP contributor Eric Spitz about the Democratic Party's evolving positions on Israel and inner city crime. And finally, RCP contributor Maggie Miller talks to RealClear Investigations writer Ben Weingarten about whether class action suits will replace universal injunctions as the primary way plaintiffs and federal judges challenge Trump's executive orders.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump's press conference this morning announcing plans to place Washington DC Police under federal control and deploy the National Guard to the nation's capital. He also previewed his upcoming meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin and discussed a possible “land swap” as part of a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. Then, they talk about the reactions to FBI Director Kash Patel's firing of senior FBI agents, and Attorney General Pam Bondi's launch of investigations into Senator Adam Schiff (D.-CA) and New York Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud and other financial crimes. Plus, they discuss a recent New Yorker article that claims the Trump family has earned $3.4 billion dollars during his two White House terms, including real estate and licensing deals with Saudi Arabia, private equity deals in the Middle East, and crypto ventures at home and abroad. And lastly, Andrew Walworth talks to novelist Daniel Yager, author of The Saundra Gray Affair, a new novel set largely in the 1990s about congressional scandal and the intersection of the media and politics in Washington, DC.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump's directive allowing the U.S. military to employ military force against Latin American drug cartels, and Attorney General Pam Bondi's announcement of a doubling of the bounty to $50 million for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. They also talk about James Carville's contention that Democrats should pack the Supreme Court and give statehood to The District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, if and when they regain power. Plus, they give up their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories of the week. Next, Andrew talks to Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) about redistricting in Maryland and nationwide, and whether his seat (the only Republican seat in the state) would be jeopardized if Maryland decides to redraw its district lines. Then lastly, Tom talks to actor and director Dean Cain, who portrayed Superman in the 1990s, about his plans to join US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as an agent.

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

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss today's launch of President Trump's new tariff regime and whether Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in person to talk about the future of the Ukraine War. They also discuss whether Trump's push for redistricting will have unintended consequences. Plus, they chat about Trump directing the Commerce Department to begin work on a new census that would not count illegal immigrants, with implications for representation in Congress and apportionment of electoral college votes in presidential elections and federal grants. Then finally, Phil Wegmann interviews Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina about why he opposes a stock trading ban for members of Congress and his views of Trump's involvement in cryptocurrency.

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