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GOP Gathering at Mar-a-Lago, New Polls Show Enthusiasm Gap Between Biden and Trump, and Will Campus Demonstrations Be “Biden’s Vietnam”?

5/6/2024
Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss new polls that show an enthusiasm gap between Biden and Trump and whether today’s campus demonstrations will be “Biden’s Vietnam,” as some Democrats fear. They also talk about this past weekend’s GOP gathering at Mar-a-Lago and Tim Scott’s statements on whether he will accept the results of a Trump loss in 2024. Next, Carl discusses whether reports that the crime rate is declining can be trusted with John R. Lott Jr, president of the Crime Prevention Research Center. And finally, Andrew talks about the role of third parties in 2024 with RCP contributor Bill King.

Duration:00:43:05

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New Numbers on Jobs and the Economy, New Presidential TV Ads, and When Will Trump Choose His VP?

5/3/2024
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann today discuss the latest jobs report for April and the Trump campaign's new TV commercial in Georgia which is aimed at black voters. Then, with today being International Press Freedom Day, they talk about Biden's elusive behavior toward the press and ponder when Trump will choose his VP. Next, Carl Cannon speaks with dispensary owner Eric Spitz about the easing of marijuana restrictions. And finally, Andrew chats with Kirsten Eddy of the Pew Research Center about how polls are created and how the press interprets the findings.

Duration:00:43:04

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President Bidens Statement on Israeli Protests, New Action to Advance the Legalization of Marijuana, and Real Clear Talk with Senator Ted Cruz

5/2/2024
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss today’s statement by President Biden on campus protests and RFK Jr.’s “No Spoiler Pledge.” They also talk about new actions at the White House and in the Senate to advance legalization of marijuana and how Senate Republicans are trying to manage expectations for 2024. Next, White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann has a conversation with Senator Ted Cruz (R.-TX) on campus unrest, the battle for the Senate, and efforts to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks with writer and broadcaster Ray Suarez about his new book on immigration, “We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century,” and about accusations of bias at National Public Radio.

Duration:00:43:05

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College Administrations’ Responses to Pro-Palestinian Protests on Campus, the Newest Trend that Allows Non-Citizens to Vote in US Elections, and a Chat with Florida Senator Marco Rubio

5/1/2024
Today - Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss college administrations’ responses to pro-Palestinian protests on campus and the newest trend allowing non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections. They also talk about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s prospects and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s attempt to attend a fallen police officer’s funeral. Next, Carl Cannon has an in-depth conversation with Senator Marco Rubio (R.-FL) on TikTok and the GOP veepstakes. And lastly, Andrew Walworth talks with RCP contributor Salena Zito about how the abortion issue will play in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio this November.

Duration:00:42:39

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Who Trump Is Considering For Vice President, New Swing State Polls, And An Interview With Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI)

4/30/2024
Andy Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Time Magazine’s new cover story on Donald Trump, who Trump is considering for vice president, new swing state polls from Emerson and the Democratic divide over a House resolution on antisemitism. Then RCP White House Reporter Phil Wegmann interviews Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) about the future of Senate leadership, Ukraine and the significance of RFK Jr.’s independent candidacy. Plus, Tom Bevan talks with RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende about “Trump Nostalgia” among voters.

Duration:00:43:03

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New Polls Show Donald Trump's Lead is Growing Over President Biden, The Widening Gender Gap Among Voters, and Anti-Americanism as a Part of the Pro Palestine Protests on College Campuses.

4/29/2024
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the most recent polls, including this weekend’s CNN poll that shows Trump with a growing lead over President Biden. Plus, a look at the gender gap among voters, which appear to be widening. They also chat about Senator John Fetterman’s appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner and how his position on Israel has put him at odds with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and a look at anti-Americanism as part of the pro Palestine protests on college campuses. Next, Carl Cannon talks with Democratic strategist Maria Cardona about the President’s performance at this weekend’s White House Correspondents Dinner. And winding it up, Tom Bevan talks with RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree about her profile of Liz Truss, the former prime minister of Britain and author of “Ten Years to Save the West: Leading the Revolution Against Globalism, Socialism, and the Liberal Establishment.”

Duration:00:42:29

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The Fallout Over Donald Trump’s Immunity Claim, Secretary of State Antony Blinken Says that China is Trying to Influence our Elections, and this Weekend’s White House Correspondents Dinner

4/26/2024
Andrew, Tom, and Carl today discuss the fallout from yesterday’s oral arguments at the Supreme Court over Donald Trump’s immunity claim and examine what the Los Angeles Times calls “Six California House Races that Could Help Determine Control of Congress.” They also chat about Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s contention that China is attempting to influence and interfere in US elections and an Axios report that White House staffers, concerned about perceptions of Biden’s age, have started surrounding the President with aides when walking to Marine One in order to draw less attention to the way he walks. Then, Andrew Walworth talks to James Pinkerton, author of the new book “The Secret of Directional Investing: Making Money Amidst the Red-Blue Rumble.” And finally, Carl Cannon previews this weekend’s White House Correspondents Dinner with George Condon who is the White House correspondent for The National Journal.

Duration:00:43:04

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The Political Impact of Today’s GDP Numbers, New Respect for Speaker Mike Johnson, and America’s Falling Birthrate

4/25/2024
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the political impact of today’s GDP numbers, whether “stagflation” is back, and the meaning of the new census bureau statistics on America’s falling birthrate, which is now the lowest since the 1930s. They also talk about the “strange new respect” that House Speaker Mike Johnson is receiving in Washington and a new poll that reveals America’s changing views on the mass deportation of illegal immigrants. Next, Andrew Walworth and RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss her exclusive reporting on Monday’s bizarre incident involving Vice President Harris’s secret service detail and about unrest at USC and other college campuses. Then rounding it out - Tom Bevan talks to RCP reporter Adeline Von Drehle about the future of No Labels.

Duration:00:43:05

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President Biden Signing New Legislation that Forces the Sale of TikTok, New Polling from Bloomberg/Morning Consult, and Will Trump’s Trials Effect the Election?

4/24/2024
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss new polling from Bloomberg/Morning Consult and the results of yesterday’s Pennsylvania primary where Nikki Haley received more than 150,000 votes. They also talk about Trump’s trials and President’s Biden’s signing of new legislation designed to force the sale of TikTok. Then, Carl Cannon talks to pollster John Della Volpe of Harvard University about the youth vote in 2024. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to Kara Frederick, Director of the Tech Policy Center at the Heritage Foundation about TikTok and the effect of social media on young people.

Duration:00:43:03

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Biden Goes to Florida to Talk About Abortion; the Biden Campaign is Outspending Trump in Swing States, and Papua New Guinea reacts to Biden’s Claim that His Uncle was Eaten by Cannibals

4/23/2024
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss new data revealing how the Biden campaign is outspending Trump and the GOP in critical swing states and the politics surrounding today’s trip by President Biden to Florida to talk about abortion. Then, they talk about today’s Democratic primary in Pennsylvania where Representative Summer Lee faces a challenge from Jewish voters over her position on Israel. Also, Virginia Democrats have cleared the primary field for Representative Abigail Spanberger to be their candidate. And the prime minister of Papua New Guinea reacts to President Biden’s claim that his uncle was eaten by cannibals on the island nation during World War II. Next, Carl Cannon talks with GOP pollster David Winston about independent voters in the November election. And winding it up, Tom Bevan is joined by RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende to discuss Senate races in Maryland and Wisconsin.

Duration:00:43:05

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The Politics of Earth Day, the Role of Biden’s Energy Policies in the Election, and a New Perspective on Speaker Mike Johnson

4/22/2024
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the politics of Earth Day and the role of President Biden’s energy policies in the coming elections. They also chat about new polling data from the weekend and the reaction to pro-Palestine demonstrations on campus and today's announcement by Columbia University of remote classes. Next, Carl talks with former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore about changing US policy toward Ukraine and Russa. And winding it up, Tom talks with White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann about his new profile on RCP of House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Duration:00:43:05

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The Importance of Winning Pennsylvania to Joe Biden, New Swing-State Poll Numbers from Fox News, and The Trump campaign + RNC are Deploying Up to 100,000 Poll Watchers in November

4/19/2024
Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss how important winning Pennsylvania is to Joe Biden and today’s announcement that the RNC and the Trump campaign are deploying up to 100,000 poll watchers in November. Then, they talk about the new swing-state poll numbers from Fox News and today’s RCP article by Lanny Davis calling for Biden to lead a “bipartisan presidency” to reunite the country. Next, Andrew talks with RealClear writer Charlie Tidmarsh about an upcoming Supreme Court decision on the relationship between government and social media regarding who can weigh in on a platform’s content curation. And finally, Carl discusses Governor Gavin Newsom, baseball, and California politics with Bill Whelan of the Hoover Institution.

Duration:00:43:05

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Trump’s Campaigning from the Courtroom Strategy, the Resignation of NPR Editor Uri Berliner, and the Kennedy Family's Endorsement of Joe Biden

4/18/2024
Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and Emily Jashinsky (Culture Editor of The Federalist new site) discuss Trump’s strategy for campaigning from the courtroom and today’s Kennedy family endorsement of Joe Biden. They also talk about the resignation of NPR editor Uri Berliner and NPR Chief Katherine Maher’s journalistic credentials. Next, Andrew talks with RealClear Investigations reporter Tom Sperry about new revelations concerning the “whistleblower” who helped start the first impeachment trial of President Trump. And lastly, Carl discusses new data from the National Center for Health Statistics regarding the death toll from Covid with RCP contributor Bill King.

Duration:00:43:04

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The Supreme Court’s Response to Charges Against the January 6 Defendants, Speaker Mike Johnson’s Attempt to Pass Foreign Aid Bills, and the Biden Administration’s Evolving Strategy on Iran

4/17/2024
Andrew Walworth, Phil Wegmann and Carl Cannon discuss Speaker Mike Johnson’s attempt to pass foreign aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Also, the Biden Administration’s evolving strategy on Iran; new polls that show President Biden’s job approval rating flagging even as he moves up in the head-to-head contest with Donald Trump; and the Supreme Court’s response to charges against the January 6 defendants and the implications for Donald Trump. Next, Andrew Walworth talks with foreign policy expert Jeffrey Gedmin on what a victory for Russian in Ukraine would mean for the US, Europe, and Russia. And then finally, Carl Cannon interviews Michelle Korsmo, president of the National Restaurant Association, to discuss current issues facing the hospitality industry.

Duration:00:43:05

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Biden’s Challenge to Attract Independent Voters, President Biden Directing Federal Agencies to Promote Voter Registration, and NPR Suspending an Editor After He Criticized the Network’s Editorial Process.

4/16/2024
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Biden’s challenge to attract independent voters while maintaining support from the Democratic base. They also talk about President Biden’s executive order directing nonpolitical federal agencies to promote voter registration and the suspension of an NPR editor over his criticism of the network’s editorial process. Next, Tom Bevan talks with RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende about Biden’s improving poll numbers. And finally, Carl Cannon hosts Attorney Richard Porter on the recent Supreme Court decision upholding Idaho’s ban on transgender medicine for minors.

Duration:00:43:05

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Trump's First Day in his New York "Hush Money" Trial, The White House's Response to the Iranian Attack on Israel, and Trump’s Speech on Gettysburg

4/15/2024
Andrew, Tom, and Carl talk about the first day of Trump’s New York criminal trial and the Biden administration’s response to the Iranian attack in Israel. Also they run down the new polling from the New York Times and Trump’s speech on Gettysburg. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RealClear Markets editor John Tamny on Tax Day. And lastly, Andrew Walworth talks to presidential historian Lara M. Brown about the trial of Donald Trump and the importance of presidential character.

Duration:00:43:05

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Senator Ted Cruz Maintaining a Lead, Chicago Police Bodycam Shows They Fired 96 Times at Dexter Reed, and Will There be a Presidential Debate this Fall?

4/12/2024
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon have a discussion on the chances for a presidential debate this fall and the new polling out of Texas that shows Senator Ted Cruz maintaining a lead. Then, they talk about the release of bodycam footage in the Chicago traffic stop shooting of a young Black male who opened fire on police and NPR under pressure for “liberal bias.” Next, Carl talks to Lani Davis about Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial, scheduled to start in New York on Monday. And lastly, Tom talks to former editorial board member for the Chicago Tribune John Kass about the upcoming Democratic Convention and the politics of race and violence in Chicago.

Duration:00:43:05

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The Politics of Inflation, New Poll Numbers for Florida, and the Impact of Changing How Nebraska Allocates its Electoral Votes

4/11/2024
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the politics of inflation and the potential impact of changing how Nebraska allocates its electoral votes. They also chat about new poll numbers in Florida and former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s run for the Maryland Senate. Next, Andrew Walworth interviews tax expert Scott Hodge, author of “Taxocracy: What You Don’t Know About Taxes and How They Rule Your Daily Life”. And wrapping it up, Carl Cannon has RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree join him to discuss the challenges surrounding “WinRed,” the GOP’s small donor funding platform.

Duration:00:43:04

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The Politics of Abortion in Arizona, New Party Affiliation Data, and Prosecuting Adults for Minors’ Gun Violations

4/10/2024
On Today's podcast - Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss new party affiliation data from Pew Research and the politics of abortion in Arizona. They also talk about prosecuting adults for minors’ gun violations, and the opening of the Masters Tournament. Then, Andrew Walworth talks to Real Clear Education editor Nathan Harden on the politics of student debt relief. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to Michael Weinstein, president of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation on how the high cost of housing is driving local and national politics.

Duration:00:43:04

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The Consequences of U.S. Peace Efforts in the Israel/Gaza War, New Voting Laws in the Swing States, and Are Americans as Divided as the Media Claims?

4/9/2024
Today's discussion is about Marjorie Taylor Greene's influence in the House and the consequences of U.S. peace efforts in Gaza. Then; Andrew, Tom, and Carl chat about new voting laws in swing states that could effect the election in November, and they ponder the question: are Americans as divided as the media claims? Next, Tom Bevan and Sean Trende talk about trends in minority voting patterns. And lastly, Andrew talks to Sally Satel on political correctness concerning drug use that may endanger newborns and mothers.

Duration:00:43:05