RealClearPolitics Podcast (RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan)

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon to discuss today’s GOP primary in Pennsylvania.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon look ahead to President Joe Biden's address to the nation tonight in Philadelphia. They also discuss rank choice voting and its role in the defeat of Sarah Palin in a special election for the House of Representatives in Alaska, and congratulate Serena Williams on last night's victory at the US Open Tennis Tournament.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl have a discussion on Biden and Trump’s dueling appearances in New York, and the US/Mexico border tensions over illegal immigration. They also chat about Chris Christie’s future and the one-year anniversary of the imprisonment of Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich in Moscow. Then Andrew is joined by Geoffrey Pohanka of the National Auto Dealers Association to discuss the politics of electric vehicles. And wrapping it up, he speaks with writer/director Joe Dorman about his new biography of Daniel Patrick Moynihan premiering tonight on PBS.

Andrew Walworth, Phil Wegmann and Carl Cannon discuss Speaker Mike Johnson’s attempt to pass foreign aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Also, the Biden Administration’s evolving strategy on Iran; new polls that show President Biden’s job approval rating flagging even as he moves up in the head-to-head contest with Donald Trump; and the Supreme Court’s response to charges against the January 6 defendants and the implications for Donald Trump. Next, Andrew Walworth talks with foreign policy expert Jeffrey Gedmin on what a victory for Russian in Ukraine would mean for the US, Europe, and Russia. And then finally, Carl Cannon interviews Michelle Korsmo, president of the National Restaurant Association, to discuss current issues facing the hospitality industry.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss the recent polls on the California Recall vote. Will Gov. Newsom be recalled and if so, will Larry Elder replace him? A small minority of voters could elect a new governor of one of the largest states in the Union. Is this any way to run a railroad? Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our audio only podcast on Fridays for our weekly political roundup. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaway. Subscribe on iTunes to catch every episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclearpolitics-takeaway/id1509826894 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/podcasts/

What does President Biden's surprise visit to Kiev mean for America's commitment to Ukraine? Also, Ron DeSantis goes to Illinois to show support for police and oppose "woke" policies that he says encourage crime and weaken law enforcement. RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss.

According to a Washington Post-ABC News survey, President Joe Biden's approval rating has reached a new low and a growing number of voters doubt his "mental acuity." He now trails both Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis in head-to-head match ups. Also this week, Trump and DeSantis will make appearances in Iowa. RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.

Co-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the Electoral College's certification that Joe Biden is the President Elect. Voting starts in Georgia's senate run-off election. What will be the impact of controlling the Senate for each party? If Mitch McConnell retains control of the senate, could that actually be good for Biden?

Andrew, Tom, Carl, White House correspondent Phil Wegmann, and Un-herd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky discuss RFK Jr.’s decision to drop out of the race. They also talk about the latest polls and Donald Trump’s appearance yesterday in a town that the DNC calls the home of the KKK in Michigan. Next, Adeline Von Drehle and James Freeman of the Wall Street Journal discuss the Obama’s appearance last night at the Democratic National Convention. And finally, the panel discusses the economics of the Democratic platform and the heightened role of “influencers” at the DNC.

RealClearDefense contributor John Waters speaks with Wall Street Journal National Security reporter Brett Forrest about his new bestselling book, "Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI’s Secret Wars.” Expanding on his investigation for the Journal, Forrest explores the disappearance of Billy Reilly, a gifted civilian who volunteered as an undercover FBI source inside Russia. When their son went missing, Reilly’s parents were shut out of the investigation by the FBI and turned to Forrest to uncover what happened. 

Brett Forrest is a national security reporter for The Wall Street Journal where his work often focuses on the former Soviet Union. He has covered the war in Ukraine and was the first reporter to enter the Kiev suburb of Bucha following the Russian military’s withdrawal, where he broke the news of alleged atrocities. 

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RealClearPolitics president and cofounder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and chief content officer Andrew Walworth discuss President Trump's appearance on Fox News and ask whether President Biden will face a challenge for the 2024 Democratic nomination.

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On Today's podcast - Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss new party affiliation data from Pew Research and the politics of abortion in Arizona. They also talk about prosecuting adults for minors’ gun violations, and the opening of the Masters Tournament. Then, Andrew Walworth talks to Real Clear Education editor Nathan Harden on the politics of student debt relief. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to Michael Weinstein, president of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation on how the high cost of housing is driving local and national politics.

On this edition of The RealClearPolitics Takeaway: a panel sponsored by the RealClear Foundation and the Liberty Fund on America’s growing government debt and the risk of inflation that goes with it. The topic is on the minds of many, as we see what may be early signs of inflation resulting from the injection of so much stimulus money into the economy. Of course, government debt has been growing for some time, and the question is whether and when the bill comes due. We hear first from Richard M. Reinsch, editor of Law & Liberty’s online journal, and then from David DesRosiers, president of the RealClear Foundation and publisher of RealClearPolitics. The roundtable is moderated by Alex J. Pollock of the R Street Institute, and the panelists included Law & Liberty senior writer David P. Goldman of the Claremont Institute, Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center, and Christopher DeMuth of the Hudson Institute. A video version of the program can be seen on realclearpolitics.com, and on the RealClearPolitics youtube channel. The program runs about an hour and forty minutes.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss President Biden's executive orders on immigration and proposed legislative changes. On COVID relief legislation, Republican moderates in the Senate propose a significantly lower price tag and head to the White House to negotiate with the new president. Will Democrats and Republicans be able to compromise? Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as Tom and Carl discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our audio only podcast on Fridays as Tom and Carl are joined by Andrew Walworth and guests for our weekly political roundup. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclearpolitics-takeaway/id1509826894 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/podcasts/

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the strategy behind Donald Trump’s rally in the Bronx tonight and Nikki Haley’s statement yesterday that she would be voting for Trump. They also talk about new polls that show ticket splitting may be more common in 2024 than in previous elections and Florida Senator Rick Scott’s announcement that he will join the race for leadership of Senate Republicans after Mitch McConnell steps down. Next, they discuss today’s report by the New York Times that Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pressing to relax restrictions on the use of US weapons by Ukraine, to allow them to target missile and artillery launch sites within Russia itself. Also, they take a look at today’s House testimony by three university presidents about their handling of student protestors. Then finally, Andrew Walworth talks with Anne Rathbone Bradley, professor of economics at the Institute for World Politics and vice president of Academic Affairs at The Fund for American Studies about the growing bipartisan consensus over implementing tariffs and whether the era of global free trade is really coming to an end.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss Will Smith’s assault at the Oscars and President Biden’s remarks about whether Vladimir Putin should stay in power in Russia. Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our audio only podcast on Fridays for our weekly political roundup. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaway. Subscribe on iTunes to catch every episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclearpolitics-takeaway/id1509826894 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/podcasts/

Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss President Biden’s efforts to staunch calls for his withdrawal from the presidential race including a phone call to Morning Joe on MSBNC this morning and a letter to Congress saying that he plans to stay in until November. They also talk about new post-debate polling that shows Biden falling further behind Donald Trump and the media’s performance when it comes to reporting on Biden’s health and acuity. Next, Carl talks to RCP contributor Selma Zito about the voters of Erie County, which has emerged as one of the most important counties in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania. And lastly, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about his RCP profile of Ben Shapiro, political commentator and co-founder of The Daily Wire.

On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen speaks with Dr. Peter Feaver, a long-time researcher of civil-military affairs about his new book, a comprehensive study of public attitudes towards the military called, “Thanks for Your Service: The Causes and Consequences of Public Confidence in the US Military.” He is also a professor of political science and public policy at Duke University, has served twice on the National Security Council staff, and as an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserves.

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On this special Independence Day edition, Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, and Tom Bevan discuss the tradition of political oratory on the Fourth of July and preview three memorable addresses delivered to mark the occasion. First, a Fourth of July speech given by civil rights champion and former slave Frederick Douglass in 1852, followed by a reading of the speech by actor Ossie Davis, recorded by the Library of Congress in 1966. Next, a 1962 address by President John F. Kennedy given just days before the Fourth of July to Peace Corps workers in Mexico City. The introduction is followed by a recording of JFK’s delivery of the speech. JFK delivered the remarks in response to the growing leftward movement of governments throughout Latin America just months before the Cuban Missile Crisis. And finally, a 1986 Independence Day address by President Ronald Reagan, followed by a recording of Reagan’s delivery of the speech. The speech was given from the deck of the aircraft carrier the USS John F. Kennedy in New York Harbor, as part of a celebration of the restoration and centenary of the Statue of Liberty.

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann join Andrew Walworth to discuss the politics of the border crisis, the expanding investigation into Hunter Biden's business affairs, and the return of Barack Obama to the White House on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.

RealClear Opinion Research Polling Director John Della Volpe joins the panel with an exclusive look at the results of a new poll of registered voters attitudes toward Biden's first two months in office. Also, a discussion of what changing the filibuster in the Senate might mean, and how Senator Mitch McConnell might react. Carl Cannon and Tom Bevan also appear, with moderator Andrew Walworth on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway.

Welcome to 2022, where heavy snow in the Washington area trapped cars for nearly 20 hours on one of the area's major highways, a fitting metaphor for the political traffic jam that continues to freeze the Democratic agenda in Congress. RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss the start of 2022, surging omicron, and Senate leader Chuck Schumer's threats to change the filibuster.

Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our audio only podcast on Fridays for our weekly political roundup. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaway. 

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A discussion of a new poll conducted by RealClear Opinion Research on American attitudes toward work during Covid. Also this week Joe Biden doubled down on vaccines, asking the Supreme Court to reconsider his proposed vaccine mandates for health care workers, and predicting that unvaccinated Americans were in for a “winter of illness and death.” And on Capitol Hill, it’s better luck next year for the Build Back Better Bill, as Democrats signal that they’ll put off renewed efforts to pass it until 2022. Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon Washington Bureau Chief, and John Della Volpe, director of polling at RealClear Opinion Research join Andrew Walworth on this Friday’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.

Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Washington bureau chief, and Sean Trende, senior elections analyst, join Andrew Walworth to discuss how the White House is handling economic issues in the lead up to the midterms and the politics of Hurricane Ian. Also Sean Trende discusses his latest analysis of the race for the House of Representatives.

On the second day following the election, RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Bureau Chief Carl Cannon look at the vote count. With razor thin margins in Georgia, Arizona and Pennsylvania, the Electoral College total still hangs in the balance.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl have a round-house discussion on new national polls, the Maryland Senate race, and new polls on who voters blame for the crisis at the southern border. They also talk about Monday’s Florida court decision to allow a referendum on abortion in November and RFK Jr. saying Joe Biden is a bigger threat to Democracy than Donald Trump. Next, Tom Bevan talks to Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende about what the U.S. Census says about the Future of Congress. And winding it up, Carl Cannon talks to RCP reporter Addie Von Drehle on the current state of the youth vote.

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On Friday June 23rd Yevgeny Prighozin, the leader of the Russian mercenary Wagner Group, took to Telegram to announce that he would, “march for justice” to stop the Russian defense ministry “evil”. By Saturday morning Wagner forces had claimed control of Rostov-on-Don, the Russian military headquarters near the Ukrainian border. His forces proceeded in a convoy into Russia toward Moscow, getting to within 200 km of the capital. Putin declared him a traitor and seemed destined for a bloody showdown. Then in a dizzying turn it was announced that Prighozin would be allowed to retire to Belarus and his troops disbanded. 

To try and understand what happened and what it means for Putin’s hold on power in Russia, "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen speaks with Kathryn Stoner, the Mosbacher Director at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at the Hoover Institution. Her most recent book is "Russia Resurrected: Its Power and Purpose in a New Global Order." 

Read Kathryn Stoner's article in the Atlantic, "Why Putin Let Prigozhin Go"

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Damar Hamlin's injury during Monday's NFL game shows that there are more important things that football, and a look at whether Democrats or Republicans are better positioned for the future. RCP president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon discuss President Biden’s criticism of oil companies for generating ‘well above normal’ refinery profit margins and Exxon Mobile’s response.

RealClearPolitics White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann joins Tom Bevan to discuss Joe Biden's strategy to pass both infrastructure and budget reconciliation legislation, and whether he can maintain good relations with Democratic moderates in the wake of last week's postponed vote, on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.

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Today's podcast features Andrew Walworth, and Real Clear Politics correspondents Susan Crabtree and Phil Wegmann discussing Biden's State of the Union address and the GOP's response. They also talk about the "No Labels" party and the big changes coming at the RNC. Then, Andy interviews Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., who is a professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine in the Department of Health Policy. They chat about the Samizdat award. And finally, Carl Cannon interviews Eric Spitz who is a former president of the Orange County Register and CFO of Narragansett Brewing Co.

This week, Congress addressed some of the effects of the Jan 6th storming of the US Capitol. Democrats hope to launch a bipartisan congressional investigation, but House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell both oppose it. On Thursday the House of Representatives passed by a single vote an emergency spending package of $1.9 billion for increased security for the Capitol complex – a move some argue is necessary to stop further attacks. Meanwhile, woke companies that weighed in on Georgia’s voting laws are getting pushback in the form at political attack ads aimed at their corporate practices. Susan Crabtree, Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann join Andrew Walworth to discuss the week’s events on today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.

RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss the rollout of the vaccine. Why are there such big differences between the states in vaccination speed? Is President Biden able to improve the current distribution? Are states politicizing their response to COVID and opening up quicker under Biden than under Trump? Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as Tom and Carl discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our audio only podcast on Fridays as Tom and Carl are joined by Andrew Walworth and guests for our weekly political roundup. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclearpolitics-takeaway/id1509826894 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/podcasts/

Today; Andy, Tom, and Carl talk about Donald Trump’s position on abortion and the current role of independent voters. They also discuss Biden’s new proposal on student loan forgiveness and what will happen now that Congress is back in session. Next, Carl Cannon talks to White House correspondent Phil Wegmann on the Biden campaign and the solar eclipse. And lastly, Andrew Walworth talks to former World Bank Chief Economist Homi Kharas on the rise of the Global Middle Class.

Today on the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” RCD editor David Craig, contributor John Waters, and host John Sorensen speak with retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller, about holding the political and military leadership accountable for the chaotic withdrawal and ultimate Taliban victory after 20 years of fighting in Afghanistan. Scheller, an infantry officer who in part became well known for viral videos on Facebook in which he criticized command for the pull out, is now the author of a new memoir looking at his 17 years in the corps, Crisis of Command: How We Lost Trust and Confidence in America’s Generals and Politicians. Can there be accountability for the failures in Afghanistan?

“The Consequences of Failure: The Politics of Saigon and Kabul” Commentary by Andrew Busch on RealClearDefense

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This week the House GOP voted to support Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s controversial statements, while a significant number of Republicans chose to challenge Liz Cheney’s leadership. As the Senate prepares to begin the impeachment trial next week, what do these votes tell us about the direction of the Republican party? John Sorensen hosts a discussion with RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon and Associate Editor A.B. Stoddard. Impeachment, the Superbowl, and much more on today’s RCP Takeaway. Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as Tom and Carl discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our audio only podcast on Fridays as Tom and Carl are joined by Andrew Walworth and guests for our weekly political roundup. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclearpolitics-takeaway/id1509826894 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/podcasts/

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss Gov. DeSantis dropping poll numbers, Trump's resiliency with his supporters, RFK Jr.'s appeal in the Democratic party and the possibility of a third party challenger in the 2024 presidential election. 

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Monday, September 27 is the day that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi promised her Democratic colleagues a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill – a measure that is tied to a larger budget bill that includes higher taxes and new social spending. Pelosi says she’s confident and calm, but she is certainly heading into a weekend of nonstop negotiations, made even more treacherous because of the need for Congress to raise the debt ceiling or face the possibility that the federal government will default on its financial obligations. Also this week, President Biden gave his first address to the UN General Assembly outlining a commitment to what he called “relentless diplomacy.” And on the southern border, a wave of Haitian migrants streaming up for South America has put America’s immigration policy back on the front burner. Tom Bevan co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Washington bureau chief, and Susan Crabtree, White House and national political correspondent join Andrew Walworth on today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.

Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss last night’s Indiana primary where Nikki Haley received 22 percent of the Republican vote and new polls in Pennsylvania raise the question of whether voters will split their tickets when it comes to Senate elections. They also question - other than the swing states - which ones might surprise analysts in November including Maine, Florida, and Minnesota. Also, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a new campaign video narrated by actor Woody Harrelson. Kennedy claims the video was suppressed on Facebook and Instagram. Next, Tom chats with RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende about new polling of Black voters suggesting that the 2024 turnout may be less than the turnout in 2020. And lastly, Carl talks with RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree about Congressional efforts to require the State Department to work harder to curb China’s $1 billion forced organ harvesting trade.

RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann join host Andrew Walworth on today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast. They preview next Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary and discuss the subpoena of five GOP House Members by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Also, a look at the infant formula shortage and the White House response.

On today’s RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD Editor David Craig and Contributor John Waters speak with retired four-star Admiral James Stavridis about his new book, “To Risk It all: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision.” It's a gripping collection of stories of Naval heroes demonstrating how to make decisions under pressure. As much a book about leadership as it is naval history, Stavridis' profiles demonstrate key elements of successful decision making regardless of the arena.

During his more than 30 years in the US Navy, Stavridis served as Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, as well as commander of a destroyer squadron, and an aircraft carrier battle group in combat. He also holds a PhD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, where he recently served as dean. He is currently the Vice Chair for Global Affairs at the Carlyle Group and the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Rockefeller Foundation. 

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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan, and Phil Wegmann  talk about Trump's speech at the RNC, rumors of President Biden possible dropping out of the race as well as his most recent flubs. They they speak with Susan Crabtree about J.D. Vance's RNC speech. 

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss new inquiries into Secret Service activities by Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Darell Isaa (which have been largely spurred by reporting from RCP’s National Political Correspondent Susan Crabtree) and Kamala Harris’ economic agenda. Plus, Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz’ relationship with China and today’s announcement that the House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into Walz’ Chinese connections. They also preview next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Next, Andrew talks to Columbia University Law Professor Phillip Hamburger about Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s introduction of the “No Kings Act,’ which is aimed at curtailing the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court when it comes to presidential immunity. They also discuss Hamburger’s newest book "The Administrative Threat" which looks at the growing power of federal agencies. And then, RCP Contributor Charlie Stone talks to comedian Chuck Nice, co-host of the podcast Star Talk with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, about the role of comedy in society and the impact of cancel culture on today’s comedians.

In this Memorial Day special edition, Andrew Walworth presents an extended interview with World War II veteran and author Bill Swanson. Swanson served in the US Marines from 1944 to 1946. He enlisted at the age of 18 and served as a rifleman in the Third Divisions’ Ninth regiment. He fought at Bougainville, Guadalcanal, Guam, and Iwo Jima. He wrote a book about his time in the war, which remained in a drawer for thirty years. Then In 2022, this remarkable book was published, with the title: The View from my Foxhole: A Marine Private’s World War II Combat Experience, from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima. Bill Swanson passed away on March 20th, 2023 at the age of 98, and on this day we remember him and all who served. In the first part of the program, John Sorensen and John Waters of RealClear Defense talk with his son, Jim Swanson about growing up in the Swanson household and the origins of the book. Then John Waters interviews Bill Swanson.

This week the panel looks at the one-year anniversary of Joe Biden’s presidency and his marathon press conference. Also, a look at a new book from John Della Volpe, Director of polling at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics and RealClear Opinion Research, “Fight: How Gen Z is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America.” Based on extensive focus groups and polling, the book investigates the issues and events that motivate Gen Z. With increasing rates of voter participation in 2018 and 2020, how will Gen Z change politics?

With host John Sorensen, RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon, and Director of polling at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics and RealClear Opinion Research John Della Volpe.

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It was another week of deadlines and deal making on Capitol Hill, culminating in a Senate Vote on Thursday to raise the country’s debt limit by $480 billion, thereby pushing the prospects of a default to December. Eleven Republicans, led by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, voted with the Democrats to overcome a filibuster - a move that prompted criticism of McConnell from some of his fellow Republicans but also kept the country solvent, at least for a few more weeks. In Virginia, polls are tightening in the gubernatorial race between Democratic former Governor Terry McAuliffe and Republican newcomer Glenn Youngkin. The race is considered a test case for the 2022 midterms and beyond. What issues are resonating with voters, and will Virginia continue to trend blue? And a look at the latest polls. There is not great news for President Biden this week as his approval numbers continue to slide, and – perhaps not surprising but still noteworthy - new polling from the University of Virginia reveals just how many Americans are ready for a national divorce over politics. Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Washington bureau chief, and Susan Crabtree, national correspondent join Andrew Walworth on today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.

RealClearPolitics president and cofounder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss winners and losers in the confrontation over the debt ceiling between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden. Also, a new poll suggests that a majority of Californian voters believe Senator Dianne Feinstein cannot fulfill her responsibilities due to health issues. Is it time for her to resign?

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, White House reporter Phil Wegmann, and national correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss last night’s addresses by Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton. The panel also talks about the rhetoric of the Harris campaign, including the Democrats’ use of “freedom,” a word that had been largely identified with the G0P. Next, they look forward to tonight’s speeches by Barrack and Michelle Obama. And finally, Susan Crabtree reports on the latest news about her investigation of the Secret Service and the upcoming congressional investigation into the agency, spurred largely by her reporting.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the most recent polls, including this weekend’s CNN poll that shows Trump with a growing lead over President Biden. Plus, a look at the gender gap among voters, which appear to be widening. They also chat about Senator John Fetterman’s appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner and how his position on Israel has put him at odds with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and a look at anti-Americanism as part of the pro Palestine protests on college campuses. Next, Carl Cannon talks with Democratic strategist Maria Cardona about the President’s performance at this weekend’s White House Correspondents Dinner. And winding it up, Tom Bevan talks with RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree about her profile of Liz Truss, the former prime minister of Britain and author of “Ten Years to Save the West: Leading the Revolution Against Globalism, Socialism, and the Liberal Establishment.”

Jeffrey Gedmin of American Purpose provides a first-hand report and analysis of the situation in Ukraine following his visit to Kyiv and surrounding areas. How real are the risks that the war could go nuclear, and how do Ukrainians view America and its support of the war? With Carl Cannon, RealClearPolitics Washington bureau chief, and moderator Andrew Walworth.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss today's primaries in New York and Illinois, including how a few billionaires are spending tens of millions of dollars to try to influence the outcome of the Republican primary for Illinois governor.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the effect of the latest economic news on the presidential race and the final stretch of the Democratic Veep stakes in anticipation of tomorrow’s official announcement. They also talk about the weekend’s polls and how they affect the RCP averages, plus the strange but true story about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the dead bear cub he deposited in Central Park. Next, Carl Cannon talks to Hoover Institution historian Michael Auslin about the US/Russia prisoner swap and whether a wider war is coming in the Middle East. And finally, Tom talks to RCP national correspondent Susan Crabtree about her most recent article on the Secret Service, including revelations that Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and others in top agency leadership positions wanted to destroy the cocaine discovered in the White House last summer.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss President Biden's response to the latest inflation numbers, and the effect inflation will have on the 2022 midterms.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl today discuss the fallout from yesterday’s oral arguments at the Supreme Court over Donald Trump’s immunity claim and examine what the Los Angeles Times calls “Six California House Races that Could Help Determine Control of Congress.” They also chat about Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s contention that China is attempting to influence and interfere in US elections and an Axios report that White House staffers, concerned about perceptions of Biden’s age, have started surrounding the President with aides when walking to Marine One in order to draw less attention to the way he walks. Then, Andrew Walworth talks to James Pinkerton, author of the new book “The Secret of Directional Investing: Making Money Amidst the Red-Blue Rumble.” And finally, Carl Cannon previews this weekend’s White House Correspondents Dinner with George Condon who is the White House correspondent for The National Journal.

On this Friday's news roundup, The Takeaway looks at the RealClear poll averages less than 5 weeks out from the 2022 midterms. What are the options for Democrats to retain control of the House and the Senate in the remaining weeks before the election? What are the prospects for Republicans to take both houses? Also this week, a new RealClear Opinion Research survey conducted in concert with Catholic television network EWTN looks at American Catholics' attitudes toward President Biden and the top political issues. And Susan Crabtree profiles Senator Tim Scott. Is he positioning himself for a 2024 presidential run?

Guest host John Sorensen is joined by Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon, and Susan Crabtree, national and White House correspondent.

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RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the political fall out from the US withdrawal from Afghanistan at its one-year anniversary. Also, a preview of President Biden's speech on crime and gun control to be given during today's appearance in Pennsylvania, a key swing state in the 2022 midterms.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to “pause” the roll-out of a new Disinformation Board, as all board members announced their resignation, including controversial head Nina Jankowicz. Also, the Administration has invoked the Defense Production Act to address the national shortage of infant formula. Are price controls a possible next step to fight shortages and increasing prices in other critical areas of the economy?

RealClearPolitics president and cofounder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss today's hearings concerning TikTok, the Chicago mayoral race, and Senator Kyrsten Sinema on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.

Andrew, Carl and Tom discuss the aftermath of Super Tuesday, Adam Schiff advancing in the California Senate election, and Nikki Haley finally ending her presidential campaign. Then Tom interviews political reporter Josh Kraushauer on Super Tuesday election results and Carl speaks with political correspondent Susan Crabtreee on the California senate race.

The new GOP controlled House gets underway by passing a new rules package, and how big a problem is the revelation that President Biden retained classified documents from his time as vice president? RCP co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss.

On today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway, RCP co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the latest developments in the Pennsylvania senate race and Hillary Clinton's announcement that she will not seek the presidency. Is she sending a message to Joe Biden?

On today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast, RCP co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the reaction to President Biden's television appearance on 60 Minutes, as well as the political impact of Florida Governor Ron Desantis' decision to send illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, who have since been relocated to the Massachusetts mainland.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez  and Senator Ted Cruz agree that something must be done in reaction to the restriction of trading in GameStop and other stocks. Is this the unity that Joe Biden promised? Also, a look at the teachers' unions and their position on opening schools during the current Covid pandemic.  And this week, Senators Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer agree on a power sharing arrangement. Andrew Walworth hosts a discussion with Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP Education Editor Nathan Harden on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.

RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon look at the national map two weeks before election day. What do the RCP averages say about which party may win control of Congress?

RealClearPolitics president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.

Andrew, Carl, and Tom today discuss new polls showing Biden’s job performance rating among voters reaching a historic low and new Gallup survey results that show partisan differences on attitudes toward immigration. They also talk about the gag order placed on Trump in his New York criminal trial and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) who is accused of accepting bribes from foreign entities. Cuellar denies the charge. Next, Carl Cannon talks with Juan Williams; author and political analyst for Fox News; about Nikki Haley and the future of “RINO” Republicans in the era of Trump. And wrapping it up, Andrew talks with RCP staff writer Adeline Von Drehle about the history of campus protests.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss lifting mask mandates for travel and the upcoming Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary. Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our audio only podcast on Fridays for our weekly political roundup.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss today’s primaries, when voters in seven states including California head to the polls. Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as RealClearPolitics journalists discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our political roundup on Friday.

One year ago the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon ask whether we've turned a corner with the vaccine. When will Americans be able to return to normal and what does that mean? Are scientists being too cautious in describing a post-vaccine world? President Biden passed his massive relief package in the Senate without blowing up the filibuster. What does this achievment mean for politics going forward? 

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss today’s historic courtroom decision in the New York Hush Money trial where former President Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first-degree. This makes him the first American president ever to become a convicted felon. They also talk about a new NPR/PBS/Marist poll taken before the decision that shows voters’ attitudes toward a Trump conviction in the New York Hush Money case. Then, they discuss whether the Trump conviction affects the GOP Vice Presidential race. They also talk about Nikki Haley’s decision to write “Finish Them” on Israeli artillery shells during her trip to Israel over Memorial Day, Senator Fetterman’s commencement address to Yeshiva University graduates, and the Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's support for pro-Palestine protesters on U.S. college campuses telling them in a post on X that they were "on the right side of history." Next, Carl Cannon talks to Elaine Kamarck of the Brookings Institution about the gender gap in today’s politics and whether women will make the difference in this fall’s election. And finally, Tom Bevan talks to RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende about the current state of the presidential polls and Trump’s chances for victory in November.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan is joined by RCP White House Correspondent Philip Wegmann to discuss Trump's big announcement tonight, Mike Pence's new book, and the race for Speaker of the House.

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Emily Jashinsky of the Federalist website joins RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and moderator Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.

Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the political impact of today’s GDP numbers, whether “stagflation” is back, and the meaning of the new census bureau statistics on America’s falling birthrate, which is now the lowest since the 1930s. They also talk about the “strange new respect” that House Speaker Mike Johnson is receiving in Washington and a new poll that reveals America’s changing views on the mass deportation of illegal immigrants. Next, Andrew Walworth and RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss her exclusive reporting on Monday’s bizarre incident involving Vice President Harris’s secret service detail and about unrest at USC and other college campuses. Then rounding it out - Tom Bevan talks to RCP reporter Adeline Von Drehle about the future of No Labels.

In this special edition of the RealClearPolitics Takeaway, author Joshua Mitchell discusses his new book, "America Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time" (Encounter Books) at a forum presented by Law & Liberty and The RealClear Foundation. Richard M Reinsch II, editor of Liberty & Law's online journal, and David DesRosiers, president of the RealClear Foundation and publisher of RealClearPolitics, provide opening remarks.

On today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast, White House correspondent Phil Wegmann, joins RCP co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and moderator Andrew Walworth to discuss changing public attitudes toward the Royal Family in the wake of Queen Elizabeth’s death. Also, will parents be the most important swing voters in the 2022 midterms, and the return of controversial former Clinton aide John Podesta to the White House, where he will oversee $370 billion in US climate spending.

RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.

Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig continue coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine by speaking to David Lasseter, former Deputy Assitant Secretary of Defense for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and a visiting Fellow at the National Security Institute. He is also recently the author of an article on RealClearDefense, “Putin’s Disinformation & Opportunity: Weapons of Mass Destruction.” 

Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on alert, but are chemical and biological weapons more likely threats in Ukraine? How does Putin’s history of using disinformation affect calculations calculations of possible escalations?

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On today's "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters talks to the authors of a new book, “Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought To Ensure No Man Is Left Behind.” It is the story of how the wives of prisoners of war and those missing in action during the Vietnam War compelled the military and the U.S. government to change policy, and focused a nation on the unfinished business of a war it would rather forget. Symbolized by the rapidly ubiquitous black POW/MIA flags around the country, the movement fundamentally changed how America thought about those lost in combat and its obligation to those left behind.
Taylor Kiland is a former naval officer, the third generation in her family to serve in the Navy, and the author of two other books about our nation’s POWs. Judy Gray is a former correspondent for the Tampa Tribune who has published five books on military topics. A retired Coast Guard chief petty officer, she is also the third generation in her family to serve in the military.

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Reason Magazine science correspondent Ronald Bailey, RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.

On Monday, Tucker Carlson and Fox News said they had "agreed to part ways," and Don Lemon wrote on Twitter that he was "stunned" at his termination by CNN. What do the exits of two of cable news most prominent figures mean for the media industry and for national politics? RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.

On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen, and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and combat veteran Ben Kesling about his new book, “Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and Its Aftermath”.

It is the story of one unit of the famed 82nd Airborne, their tour in Kandahar’s notorious Arghandab Valley and the impact on their lives in the years after. By the end of their deployment, three soldiers had been killed in action, a dozen more grievously injured, and nearly half the company awarded Purple Hearts. In the decade since, two more have died by suicide, with a dozen others attempting, and still more admitting they had considered it. It is a story about the lasting price of war and how to help those who have paid it.

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Axios senior political correspondent Josh Kraushaar joins RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and moderator Andrew Walworth to discuss the political impact of the indictment of Donald Trump, the politics of the transgender rights movement in light of this past week's tragic school shooting in Nashville, and what is at stake for the Democratic Party in next Tuesday's runoff election for mayor of Chicago.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ selection of Governor Tim Waltz of Minnesota as her running mate and whether that choice will help the Democratic ticket in the critical swing states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Then, they talk about the most recent RCP poll average which shows Harris beating Trump in both the two-way and five-way contest and Donald Trump’s ongoing feud with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and how that may effect the race there this fall. Next, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann on Democrat and Republican strategies to define Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Waltz to undecided voters. And winding it up, Carl talks to RCP contributor Greg Orman, author of “A Declaration of Independents”, about the Democratic ticket.

In August of this year, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the “Replicator Initiative” a new program to field thousands of less costly autonomous weapon systems. Aimed directly at offsetting China’s growing advantages in the Pacific, the ambitious program is set to deliver all within the next 18-24 months. Replicator is part of a growing concern that, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Charles Q. Brown framed the issue while still Chief of the Air Force, the Pentagon must, "Accelerate, change or lose."

But is the defense industry able to deliver on that promise? With new defense programs taking sometimes a decade or more to reach the battlefield, what is needed to transform the way the pentagon develops new technology? Can it keep up with the accelerating pace of change especially drones and AI? 

To answer these questions and more, host John Sorensen speaks with:

Mike Brown who served as the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit at the Department of Defense. He also led the DoD-sponsored investment group, National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) to fund dual-use technology companies. Prior to working in government, Brown served as the CEO of Symantec, Quantum, and Chairman of EqualLogic. He is currently a partner at the dual-use venture capital firm, Shield Capital and a visiting scholar at Stanford University.

Retired Rear Admiral Lorin Selby, who until this year was the Navy’s Chief of Naval Research. He has also served as a submarine officer, in acquisitions, as a nuclear engineer, and as Deputy Director in the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs, for the House.

And Steve Blank, adjunct professor at Stanford and a co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. He is an entrepreneur and founder of multiple startups in Silicon Valley, the author of “The Four Steps to the Epiphany” credited with launching the Lean Startup movement, and most recently, “The Startup Owner’s Manual.”

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It was a tough week for the Biden administration. On Thursday the Supreme Court blocked the president’s vaccine and testing mandate for large private companies, dealing a big blow to his plans to use federal power to fight the pandemic. And just two days after the president delivered a blistering speech in Atlanta calling for passage of voting rights legislation, the White house received more bad news: Arizona Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema reiterated in a speech on the chamber floor that she would not vote to change Senate rules on the filibuster, a move that essentially stalls Biden’s two voting rights bills. All this is happening in the shadow of the upcoming midterm elections, which loom large over everything that will (or will not) happen in Washington in 2022. Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon, and Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende join Andrew Walworth on today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.

Andrew, Tom, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss press coverage of Kamala Harris and the power of "new media" in this election cycle. Then, they talk about the new swing state polls from The New York Times and Fox News and J. D. Vance’s position on the Trump ticket. After that, they discuss the controversy of the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics and how the Trump campaign is shifting strategy to deal with the candidacy of Kamala Harris. Then lastly, Carl Cannon talks to RealClear History editor Lawrence C. Bostic III about the 57th anniversary of the fire on the USS Forrestal, one of the worst in American naval history, which claimed the lives of 134 servicemen and injured 161.

RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.

On this edition of the RealClear Defense podcast Hotwash, John Sorensen hosts retired Marine Colonel Andrew Milburn, Founder and CEO of the Mozart Group, an organization that is training Ukrainian frontline units in the war against Russian occupation. Milburn retired from the Marine Corps as a colonel in 2019. His last position in uniform was as deputy commander of Special Operations Command Central, and prior to that, commanding officer of the Marine Raider Regiment and Combined Special Operations Task Force–Iraq.

Co-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss what President Trump needs to do in tonight's debate to change voters' minds.

With one day to go to election day, RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon discuss the key battleground states of Pennsylvania and Florida. Are the polls tightening? On today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway Podcast.

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in the wake of Tuesday’s school shooting in Uvalde Texas, the Senate is once again talking about doing something to address gun violence in America. President Biden and former president Donald Trump will both be in Texas in the coming days. Biden will visit with families of the victims of the shooting. Trump will address the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in Houston. Meanwhile in Michigan, five Republican contenders for governor have – at least for now - been barred from this August’s primary, due to fraudulent signatures on their petitions. The GOP is challenging the decision in court and the verdict may have big implications for the race against incumbent Gretchen Whitmer this fall. And if you are in a one-party district or state where you feel your vote just doesn’t count, Sean Trende has some advice about what you can do about it. RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and senior elections analyst Sean Trende join Andrew Walworth on today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.

RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and national correspondent Susan Crabtree join moderator Andrew Walworth on today's RealClearPolitics podcast.