RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss this morning’s press conference by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and today’s House Republican vote on who will lead the caucus for the next two years. The race is between Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and current Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA). Then, presidential historian Tevi Troy joins the guys to discuss how past two-term presidents have dealt with opposition majorities in the Congress during their last two years in office, and lessons for President Trump from his predecessors’ experience. Next, they discuss the future of Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) who has his first primary challenger for the 2028 Democratic senate nomination. And finally, they talk about Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s reelection effort which is being challenged over a technical issue involving the validity of signatures gathered to get on the ballot for the February 23, 2027 mayoral election. 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 interview on 60 Minutes that aired last night on CBS.
Then, they discuss how Senate and House Democrats will approach the White House after the midterms, and whether last week’s results should be read as a mandate from voters for major changes in policy, or merely as a rejection of President Trump’s leadership style. Next, they talk about reports that board of AI giant NVIDEA is investigating CEO Jensen Huang for an affair with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. And finally, they discuss a new article from The Prospect which draws parallels between the construction of the transcontinental railway in the gilded age and today’s investment in AI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the market’s reaction to election results and the debate over data centers and artificial intelligence. Then, they examine the prospect of impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the challenges President Trump may face confirming judicial nominees with Democrats in control of the Senate. RCP contributor Richard Porter joins the conversation about the Supreme Court, ethics legislation and the rise of Democratic Socialists in local politics. Finally, the panel debates Gavin Newsom’s decision to commute California’s death sentences and names their “Cannot Be Serious” picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the future of Democratic and Republican leadership, including what the election results mean for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) and current Senate Minority Leader Chuk Schumer (D-NY.)
Next, RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende joins the guys to discuss whether redistricting backfired on the GOP, and what the numbers say about the Republican midterm rout. Then finally, they name their winners and losers from this week’s midterm election and invite the audience to weigh in on theirs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the midterm “Bluenami,” analyze the most recent voter data, and review last night’s winners and losers. Then, they discuss Vice President Vance’s post this morning describing what he believes are the key reasons Republicans lost control of the House and Senate in last night’s elections and look forward to what may happen over the remaining two years of the Trump Administration and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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