RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and guest Richard Porter discuss Scott Colom’s historic victory in Mississippi, which gives Democrats their first Senate win in the state since 1982, and what the results say about the changing political landscape in the South. Then, they examine Republican losses in South Carolina and whether the party is losing ground with suburban and younger voters. Next, they discuss the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid questions about alleged ties between a Chinese intelligence operative and efforts to route advanced chips to China. They also debate how the Trump administration should respond to Democratic investigations and concerns about corruption. Porter reflects on the legacy of influential legal scholar and judge Richard Posner, whom he studied and clerked for. And finally, the panel considers growing generational tensions over wealth, capitalism, and the economic challenges facing younger Americans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss yesterday’s Congressional Republican votes that named Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) as leader of the House Republicans and Sen John Thune (R-SD) as Senate minority leader. Also, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) says he will not support Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for leadership in the Senate. Then, RCP contributor and author John Waters joins the guys to discuss yesterday’s failed effort in the House to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and the meaning of the first Veterans Day since the start of the Iran War. Next, they discuss an Atlantic article on what the author calls “scapegals” – women who lost their jobs in the second Trump administration. And finally, they talk about Democrats promoting a national wealth tax after a referendum vote for a one time 5% wealth tax on billionaires was defeated in California. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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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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