President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Will Meet Face to Face
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the announcement that President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet for the first time face-to-face tomorrow in the Oval Office. And, they talk about Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent telling Fox News that taxpayers may receive a $2,000 “tariff dividend” next year, but he hopes they won’t spend it. Then, they discuss today’s funeral in Washington DC for former Vice President Dick Cheney. Plus, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has been indicted on charges of stealing $5 million from FEMA during the Covid 19 crisis, funds she allegedly largely used to run for a seat in the House of Representatives, and hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyers announces his candidacy for the governor’s race in California. Then finally, Nick Troiano, executive director of Unite America and the author of the book "The Primary Solution", joins the guys to discuss his proposal to create open primaries, a reform that he says will make politicians more responsive to all their constituents, not just the party faithful who vote in closed primary elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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A “Secret” Peace Plan for Ukraine?
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss reports of a “secret” peace plan that is being negotiated by President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and his Russian counterparts without input from Ukraine. Then, they talk about fallout from yesterday’s Oval Office comments by President Trump and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the murder of Saudi dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Next, RCP White House reporter Phil Wegmann joins the guys to discuss what's next in the efforts to compel the Justice Department to release documents related to the Epstein case. And, they chat about Trump’s relations with the press: he insults Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey, calling her “piggy” on Air Force One, and during yesterday’s Oval Office press opportunity, he tells ABC News White House reporter Mary Bruce that the FCC should revoke the network’s license. Then finally, they discuss the state of the redistricting battle across the country, including Texas where Republicans have filed an appeal to the Supreme Court challenging a federal three-judge panel’s rejection of the most recent remapping of the state’s congressional districts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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What the FBI Knew About Thomas Crooks
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss new revelations from Tucker Carlson and Miranda Devine of the New York Post that raise questions about what the FBI knew about Thomas Crooks, the would-be assassin who fired 8 shots at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania last summer, wounding Trump and one other and killing Corey Comperatore. And they talk about, FBI Director Kash Patel coming under fire from within the agency for his use of the FBI’s plane and for providing a security detail to his girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins. Next, they discuss today’s White House visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and yesterday’s vote by the United Nations Security Council endorsing Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. Then finally, the Director of the Chicago Policy Center, Austin Berg, joins the guys to discuss the politics behind the alarming hikes in property taxes in Cook County, and whether higher property taxes will lead to a tax revolt. Plus, they talk about the House of Representatives advancing a resolution to condemn Chicago Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García for timing his retirement announcement to ensure his chief of staff would be the only candidate able to register for the Democratic primary ballot in the race to succeed him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Trump Reverses Course on Epstein Files
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump’s changing position on: the release of the Epstein files, reciprocal tariffs on key grocery items, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). They also discuss recent developments in Latin America including riots in Mexico City over the weekend, Sunday’s presidential election results in Chile, and comments from President Donald Trump that President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela is seeking a dialogue with the United States.
Then, they talk about Axios’ reporting that New York Times columnist Ezra Klein is raising concerns at the paper that he is providing advice to key players in the Democratic Party, including 2028 presidential hopefuls. Plus, Disney stock is down 9 percent in recent days. They wonder what's behind the price drop, and are streaming services becoming too expensive? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Trump and Schumer Face Criticism
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the challenges facing the leadership of both parties, as President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer face increased criticism from their political bases. Then, they discuss the Ford Motor Company’s decision to suspend production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck, the future of electric vehicles, and Ford CEO Jim Farley’s recent comments about the growing need for more skilled technical workers. And then winding it up, they talk about the new data from Gallup about the declining religiosity of Americans, and why in a recent Gallup poll 40 percent of young American women say they would like to permanently move to a different country. Plus, the guys give 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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