RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss a landmark court case in Westchester County, New York where a jury awarded $2 million to a woman who sued her doctor and psychologist for malpractice concerning their roles in a double mastectomy performed on her when she was 16 years old. Also, a Democrat won a special election in Texas for a state senate seat by 14 points in a district that President Trump carried in 2024 by 17 points. Then, RCP contributor Richard Porter joins the guys to discuss Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s “ICE on Notice” executive order, which lays the foundation for the city to prosecute federal immigration agents.
And then, they talk about the decision by the Clintons to appear before the House Oversight Committee to discuss their knowledge of and relationship with Jeffery Epstein. Plus, Tom Bevan provides his review of “Melania,” the new documentary film profiling the First Lady. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the open borders messaging from last night’s Grammy Awards, including statements from Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish. Also a look at whether the Democratic Party’s embrace of defunding ICE will help or hurt them in the midterms, and the Democratic primary campaign for Senate in Illinois, where defunding ICE has become a major issue. Then,
Nick Troiano, Executive Director of Unite America, joins the guys to discuss a new poll jointly conducted with RealClear Opinion Research that examines voter attitudes toward reforming the primary system, including open primaries, where all voters are able to participate in primary elections. And finally, they discuss Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s handling of the recent snowstorm and frigid weather in New York City, where a reported 14 people have died due to exposure. Plus, the debate over layoffs at The Washington Post, and whether owner Jeff Bezos has an obligation to continue supporting the paper in light of its recent record of losing $100 million a year. 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 announcement that Kevin Warsh is President Trump’s choice to chair the Federal Reserve, and former CNN anchor Don Lemon’s arrest last night for his alleged role in a protest that disrupted church services in Minneapolis earlier this month. Then, Lee Ellis, author of the new book The Rational Nationalist, joins the guys to discuss how voters can improve their understanding of politics by rethinking their biases and approaching public policy with dispassion. Next, they talk about the reaction to Hillary Clinton’s article in The Atlantic published today on the need for more empathy on the part of Donald Trump and his supporters. Plus, a response to viewers’ comments, and their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week, including the debut of an original song entirely created by AI protesting Bill Belichick’s exclusion from The NFL Hall of Fame, inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s quick turnaround on his latest release, “The Streets of Minneapolis”. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Border Czar Tom Homan’s press conference this morning in Minneapolis and whether the Trump Administration and local and state authorities can compromise on ICE enforcement. Plus, Senator Amy Klobuchar’s announcement yesterday that she is running for governor of Minnesota. Then, Edward Pinto, co-director of the American Enterprise Institute Housing Center, joins the guys to discuss affordability in the U.S. housing market and what steps could be taken to lower prices for homebuyers. And finally, they discuss the new documentary film “Melania” which opens Friday, and Bruce Springsteen’s new song “Streets of Minneapolis” which he wrote this past Sunday and released yesterday. 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 attack on Rep. Omar (D-MN) at a town hall, President Donald Trump's reaction, and possible personnel changes at the White House due to recent events in Minneapolis. Next, they discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s appearance before the U.S. Senate today and the future of U.S. relations with Iran, Cuba and Venezuela. Then, they talk about today’s event at the White House to promote “Trump Bonds.” Plus, what layoffs at Amazon and UPS say about the state of the economy and the NFL Hall of Fame votes not to induct longtime Patriots coach Bill Belichick on his first year of eligibility. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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