RealClearPolitics Podcast

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Richard Porter discuss the unfolding political drama surrounding Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine. As tensions rise and the clock ticks down to his potential withdrawal, they discuss the implications for the Democratic Party and the broader political landscape. Then, they touch on the current state of the presidential race, where Kamala Harris appears to be leading in the polls, yet betting markets tell a different story. This discrepancy raises questions about the effectiveness of polling and the unpredictable nature of political campaigns. Then lastly, they discuss international politics, including Donald Trump's recent comments on Iran and the complexities of Middle Eastern relations. The chaotic nature of Trump's administration continues to create uncertainty, and they analyze the potential consequences of his decisions on global stability. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss the sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner and what it means for the Democrats' chances to take the Senate. Then, they talk about President Donald Trump at NATO, the Charlie Kirk murder trial preliminary hearing, and US Men crashing out of World Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the Fourth of July celebrations and the competing speeches of Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump. Then, Carolina Lumetta joins the guys to discuss the Trump accounts and Trump's impending trip to the NATO summit. Then, they talk about the controversy surrounding the World Cup overturning the red card given to American star Balogun. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss plans for this year’s semiquincentennial celebration of the Declaration of Independence on the National Mall, where record temperatures are expected and President Donald Trump will speak. Also, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a message for New Yorkers when it comes to staying cool during this weekend’s historic heatwave. Next,
Juan Williams of Fox News joins the guys to discuss America at 250 and the rise of Democratic Socialists within the Democratic Party.
And lastly, the guys discuss personal reflections on the Declaration of Independence and America’s founding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss last night’s Democratic primary results from Colorado, including Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros defeat of incumbent  Diana DeGette for the Democratic nomination to the House of Representatives. Then, Chairman of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute Fred Ryan joins the guys to discuss the Foundation’s new book The Civility Handbook, and what Americans can do to inspire civil discourse about today’s political issues. Then, they discuss the release by the US Office of Government Ethics of a report on President Donald Trump’s finances for 2025, which says that the President made $2.2 billion dollars in the period, including about $1.4 billion from his investments in crypto currency. And finally, veteran NPR reporter Nina Totenberg apologizes for misreporting yesterday that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was retiring from the bench, a story that turned out to be totally false.

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