RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest on the War in Iran, including rising oil prices, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s remarks from last night on “Sixty Minutes,” and Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) comments on the future of Cuba. Then, Jeffrey Gedmin, President of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, discusses the future of public diplomacy following this weekend’s judicial ruling that last spring Kari Lake was not legally authorized to cut jobs and funding at Voice of America and other government-funded broadcasting agencies. And, they discuss reports that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife – Rama Duwaji – posted “likes” to social media posts critical of Israel in the wake of the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, including one that called New York Times’ reporting on rapes by Hamas “a hoax.” Also, they talk about the GOP gathering today for their annual policy conference to discuss the party’s legislative agenda and plans for the midterm elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reasons behind the firing of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem yesterday. Also, the politics surrounding the murder of Stephanie Minter in Fairfax, VA by an illegal immigrant with a long history of criminality and the implications for Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, who has made Virginia a sanctuary state. Then, author and political scientist Joshua Murvachik joins the guys to discuss democratization and “nation building” in Iran, including lessons from the Iraq War and the Arab Spring. Then, finally they discuss the life of legendary college football coach Lou Holtz, who died this week at the age of 89. Plus, the guys dish up their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to endorse a candidate in the run-off for the Republican Senate nomination in Texas, and whether Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico’s embrace of progressive Christianity provides a new direction for the Democratic Party when it comes to religion. Next, they discuss the latest on the War in Iran, including news that Kurdish forces on the Iran/Iraq border have launched ground operations in Western Iran and today’s House vote on the War Powers Act. And latstly, John Tillman, author of the new book, “The Political Vise” joins the guys to discuss why he thinks Progressives have been more effective at controlling American politics than conservatives and what conservatives can do to regain the initiative when it comes to public debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss the war in Iran, including this morning’s Pentagon briefing by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and JCS Chair Dan Caine. Then, RCP Senior Elections analyst Sean Trende joins the guys to discuss yesterday’s primary results from Texas and other states. And finally, they discuss Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s congressional testimony. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann discuss Wegmann’s private phone call with President Donald Trump last night, the justifications offered by different members of the administration for the strikes on Iran and the domestic politics surrounding the Iran War. Then, General John Teichert (USAF Ret.) joins them to discuss the air war over the Middle East, what may come next, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks yesterday concerning Israel and the timing of U.S. strike on Iran. Then finally, they preview today’s primaries in Texas and discuss President Trump’s announcement that he will attend this year’s White House Correspondents Dinner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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