Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reaction to today’s cabinet meeting statement by Attorney General Pam Bondi on Jeffrey Epstein. Also, Elon Musk and former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang have met to discuss the future of Musk’s “America Party”. They also talk about the CIA’s report on the work done by intelligence agencies in their investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Plus, a Massachusetts judge has put a two-week hold on barring Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, which is called for in the new budget bill just passed by Congress. Next, Tom talks to RCP contributor Charles Lipson, Peter B. Ritzma Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago, about the enduring appeal of socialism to university students and the influence of a radicalized professoriate. And then, Andrew talks to RealClear Markets editor John Tamny about his recent piece on the fight between the Trump Administration and The FED over interest rates cuts.
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Schumer Calls For Investigation of DOGE Cuts to the National Weather Service
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the politicization of the recent tragic flooding in Central Texas, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with President Trump at the White House. They also talk about a Sunday New York Times piece on how the Democratic Party is evaluating its policies on immigration, and they look at a new article by RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann on how Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center has resulted in more funding for the arts organization. Next, Carl talks to RCP contributor Greg Orman about Elon Musk’s announcement that he was starting “The American Party,” and whether a third-party campaign can win in America today. And finally, Tom talks to Greg Swanson, Chairman of Republican Overseas UK, about remembering the July 7, 2005 coordinated attacks by radical Islamists that killed 52 people and injured 800 more in the UK.
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4th of July Special: Best of RCP
We are presenting a "best of" show for the Fourth of July weekend!
1. Tom Bevan talks to Ej Dickson, senior writer at New York magazine, about her recent article covering The Young Women’s Leadership Summit in Dallas, TX, and what factors explain the recent rise in support for MAGA among women aged 18-29. (aired June 18th)
2. Trump Border Czar Tom Homan tells RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann what "scares the hell out" of him concerning Iranian nationals in the United States. Homan predicts deportations will skyrocket after passage of Trump’s budget bill. (aired June 26th)
3. Carl Cannon talks to RCP contributor Greg Orman about Tesla’s market valuation, Elon Musk’s bet on the future of humanoid robotics, and the implications for American workers of an increasingly robotic future. (aired June 10th)
4. Andrew Walworth and Carl Cannon talk with Dr. Matthew E. Bunson, Vice President and Editorial Director for EWTN and the author of the new book: Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope. (aired June 17th)
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Big Beautiful Bill Passes
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the passage of President Trump’s budget bill by the House today. And, Trump talks to Russian president Vladimr Putin amid a pause of defensive weapons shipments to Ukraine. Then, they talk about Trump’s plans to helm the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence over the next year. Plus, the “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Next, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about a brewing conflict between Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence. And finally, Andrew and Carl talk to historian Jay Cost about why we celebrate the American Revolution and the lasting impact of The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution on the world.
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Big Beautiful Bill is the Key to Trump’s Agenda
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the fate of Trump’s budget bill in the House. And they talk about the University of Pennsylvania agreeing to ban transgender athletes from its women's sports teams in a settlement with the Department of Education. Then, they discuss Paramount Global’s decision to settle a law suit brought by Donald Trump over the editing of a CBS News interview with Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign. Plus, a discussion of Sam Tannenhaus’ recent Vanity Fair article comparing Trump’s leadership style to that of mob bosses in 1980s New York. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP contributor John Kass about what it means for America that its most populous cities – including Los Angeles, Chicago and perhaps New York after today’s announcement that Zohran Mamdani is the official Democratic mayoral candidate - are run by progressive Democratic mayors. And lastly, Andrew Walworth talks to RealClear Investigations writer Ben Weingarten about his recent article on how the Trump Administration wants to exclude illegal aliens from the U.S. Census count, and why doing so could alter the balance of power in the House, change the distribution of votes among states in the electoral college, and redistribute population-based federal funds.