U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top leaders, while wiping out much of Iran's military capacity. But what remains to be done, and what does the region look like when strikes end? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Foundation for Defense of Democracies Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer about the initial success of the strikes, Iran's self-defeating response, Israel's new effort to dismantle proxies, the challenges of regime c...
Mar 02, 2026•31 min
As America celebrates 250 years of political and economic freedom, the Securities and Exchange Commission is racing to make the U.S. the global leader in digital assets and cryptocurrencies. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins about his vision for modernizing U.S. capital markets and what it will take to "future-proof" American finance, as well as the agency's work on other longstanding SEC regulatory issues, such as disclosure rules. Learn more about...
Feb 24, 2026•27 min
Donald Trump has issued some 225 executive orders, many aimed at rolling back regulatory overreach. How does his approach in his second term compare to that of his first? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and Competitive Enterprise Institute President Kent Lassman look at the administration's overall strategy, as well as specifics, including EPA's move to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding for greenhouse gases, the effort to end the war on household appliances, and antitrust policy....
Feb 17, 2026•27 min
Texas Sen. John Cornyn in three weeks faces a primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton, a raucous contest that could factor into Republicans' ability to maintain their slight Senate majority. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Sen. Cornyn about the state of the race and the mood of Texas voters, whether Donald Trump will weigh in with an endorsement, and what's happening in the state's Democratic primary fight between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep James Talar...
Feb 10, 2026•26 min
In recent appearances at Turning Point USA's America Fest and the Heritage Foundation, Ben Shapiro called out the danger from conservative commentators who host Hitler apologists and indulge in conspiracy theories. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel talks to the Daily Wire co-founder about the response, the current state of the movement, the growth of an anti-free-market right, the upside of Donald Trump's robust foreign policy, and how it's not enough to simply tear down left-wing inst...
Feb 03, 2026•32 min
Donald Trump made immigration policy central to his 2024 victory, and his successful closure of the border remains popular with voters. But in the wake of two law-enforcement shootings in Minnesota and amid protests across the country, where does the public stand now? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel breaks down the numbers with pollster Scott Rasmussen, as well as discusses where the president should go next on immigration, and what all this means for the midterm elections. Learn mor...
Jan 27, 2026•27 min
Iran's regime continues its brutal treatment of protestors determined to overthrow the authoritarian government. President Trump is promising that help is on the way, but what should he do, and what should he avoid? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz about the magnitude of this moment, the traps Trump should avoid, the most effective use of U.S. power, the merits of military strikes, and what a democratic Iran could loo...
Jan 14, 2026•30 min
Crushed by the welfare-fraud scandal in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz-- Kamala Harris’s 2024 running mate --has ended his run for a third term and put his political career on pause. The Trump administration is meanwhile cracking down on Minnesota's fraud-riddled program. What does the scandal mean for the state, the federal antipoverty machinery, and upcoming midterm politics? On this episode All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, who unpacks the state's spec...
Jan 06, 2026•26 min
All Things ends the year with a look back at some of Kim’s favorite guests, including Sen. John Kennedy, Dana Perino, Mike Pence and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2025•29 min
Congress is racing through its final week of the year, with the House planning votes on two major reforms: Providing alternatives to costly Obamacare and fixing the National Environmental Policy Act permitting process. On this episode of All Things with Kim Strassel, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise details his party’s plans for both, explaining the GOP's new drive for choice in the healthcare system, and the bipartisan effort to update a 55-year old permitting law that binds the U.S. in red ...
Dec 16, 2025•22 min
A federal judge dismissed the Trump Department of Justice lawsuits against former FBI director James Comey and New York attorney general Letitia James on procedural grounds, but could they be revived? And how? Also, where do things stand on the broader lawfare battlefield? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with law professor Jonathan Turley about why the charges were dismissed against Comey and James, how the court system is handling the rush of political cases, and how Donald T...
Dec 10, 2025•29 min
Congress claims keeping healthcare premiums down is a top priority, with Democrats going so far as to shut down the government over extending ObamaCare subsidies. But what exactly is driving prices higher, and how should Washington go about truly fixing it? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with healthcare policy expert Avik Roy about the "original sin" of American healthcare policy, the added mess that is the Affordable Care Act, and what Republicans can do to lower costs, incr...
Dec 03, 2025•26 min
Now Congress has voted to require the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, what types of information are about to land, and what damage might that information cause? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel queries former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty about both the legal and political angles, including Donald Trump’s reversal on producing the files, the likelihood of a smoking gun, and the risk this precedent sets for victims and future prosecutions. Learn more about your...
Nov 18, 2025•28 min
Tucker Carlson's interview with white supremacist Nick Fuentes--and Heritage Foundation President Kevin Robert's initial defense of it--is highlighting a rift in the conservative movement. While the Heritage president has since walked back that support, the fight underscores fringe elements of today's New Right movement and risks to the coalition going forward. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel looks to that future with Tim Chapman, president of conservative advocacy group Advancing Am...
Nov 11, 2025•26 min
What will New York City's election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani mean for the future of the Democratic Party? Why is New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli so outperforming his Virginia counterpart, Winsome Earle-Sears? And how much will Tuesday's elections really matter to next year's midterms and Donald Trump's governance? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with National Review senior writer and commentator Noah Rothman about the big races in Virginia,...
Nov 04, 2025•26 min
The shutdown pain for federal workers and programs like Obamacare is all the news, but the 50 states are also starting to feel the crunch. How and when did the states become so dependent on Washington, D.C. dollars and what's that doing to the national debt? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Senior Executive Vice President at the State Policy Network Tony Woodlief about how states have “perfected the art” of getting federal money, which now had grown into “an addiction” tha...
Oct 28, 2025•29 min
The government shutdown has been going on for more than three weeks, and neither side is budging. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel talks to House Speaker Mike Johnson about the closure calculations of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, why he hasn't yet sworn in Arizona's Adelita Grijalva, and the likelihood that the shutdown could soon grow painful for far more Americans--as more flights are delayed, troops miss paychecks, and the feds run out of money for programs like the Women's, ...
Oct 21, 2025•26 min
Louisiana Republican John Kennedy (R-L.A.)--also known as 'America's most quotable senator'--joins this episode of All Things with an update on the government closure, and the lowdown on his (hilarious) new book, 'How to Test Negative for Stupid.' Kim Strassel queries the senator on how he comes up with his classic lines, his thoughts on the Trump administration so far, his amusing insights on what's wrong with Washington D.C.--and, of course, his fear of what fellow senator Lindsey Graham might...
Oct 07, 2025•29 min
With negotiations at a standstill, the government is headed for a shutdown. Can Democrats sell a healthcare message, or will voters view this as yet more anti-Donald-Trump resistance? Is this a liability for the White House, or OMB Director Russ Vought's opportunity to produce more sweeping federal-worker firings? What exactly gets shut down, how inconvenient will it be for Americans, and when will it end? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel breaks down the shutdown with Oklahoma Sen. Ja...
Sep 30, 2025•27 min
Recent threats by Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute "hate speech" and by Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr to penalize ABC affiliates over Jimmy Kimmel's comments have thrust the nation into a muddled conversation over free speech. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel asks Institute for Free Speech Chairman Brad Smith to sort through the basics: What does the First Amendment actually cover? What are the limits to free speech? Should the federal government have any rol...
Sep 23, 2025•32 min
The assassination of Charlie Kirk and the rising tide of political violence is turning a spotlight on how best to keep Congress and other members of government safe. What kind of protection do political leaders have now, and what more do they need? What challenges come with protecting members both in Washington, D.C., and also in their home districts and states? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with chairman of the Committee on House Administration, Wisconsin Rep. Bryan Steil, ...
Sep 16, 2025•26 min
President Donald Trump is considering declaring a national housing emergency to deal with high home costs, but what can the federal government actually do, and will it make a difference? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson about cutting regulatory burdens, increasing tax incentives, expanding financing for unconventional homes, and the great opportunity that rests in transferring some federal land for housing devel...
Sep 09, 2025•27 min
Donald Trump’s decision to send the National Guard into Washington, D.C. to tackle crime is provoking backlash from Democrats across the nation. But Republicans are leaning in on law and order, seeing it as political winner in next year's midterms. Will the president now escalate, and send troops to other cities? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Wall Street Journal columnist and Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Jason Riley about why Democrats are losing the argument on po...
Sep 02, 2025•28 min
Trey Gowdy is known as a former congressman and a Fox News television host, but he remains a prosecutor at heart and has now poured that experience into his newly released first novel, "The Color of Death." On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and Gowdy discuss the real work "good" prosecutors do, the emotional toll it can take, and the worrisome trend of prosecutors focusing more on politics than on justice for victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 26, 2025•28 min
Public approval of Congress remains low, as Americans no longer think the polarized institution is even capable of performing basic functions. But does the gridlock really all come down to partisanship? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with the Bipartisan Policy Center's J.D. Rackey about the congressional rules, procedures and trends that get in the way of action, and some of the more innovative reforms and ideas for making Congress work again. Learn more about your ad choices...
Aug 19, 2025•28 min
A battle of restricting in Texas has created a national firestorm, with Lone Star State Democrats fleeing to other states, and governors from California to New York getting in on the fight. But what is gerrymandering, how did it start, and what does it mean for Donald Trump’s second term? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with legal scholar and former member of the Federal Election Commission Hans von Spakovsky about how race, politics, and Supreme Court rulings all collide in g...
Aug 12, 2025•24 min
The Department of Energy's new climate report is making waves, offering a fresh look at the alarmist claims pushed by special-interest groups and prior administrations. The report's five scientists lay out data showing that while climate change is real, it isn't the threat suggested by media or the climate lobby. On this episode of All Things, Energy Secretary Chris Wright takes Kim Strassel through the findings, including the upsides of warming, the minimal economic effects of climate change, t...
Aug 05, 2025•27 min
Recently declassified documents by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are illuminating the political origins of the infamous Russia “collusion” hoax that began with the 2016 election. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and investigative journalist Michael Shellenberger take a deep dive into the new material. Just how far did the Barack Obama administration go to manipulate intelligence to spin the collusion narrative? What were the consequences for the first Donald Trump ad...
Jul 29, 2025•30 min
Donald Trump scored a victory with the passage of his ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill,” and lawmakers recently approved a rescissions package that cuts $9 billion in spending. Yet Republicans remain far from their campaign promises to rein in the Joe Biden-era spending spree. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks to one of the Senate's fiscal conservatives, Florida's Rick Scott, about the prospects for more reconciliation or rescission bills that cut government largesse, whether Senate Dem...
Jul 22, 2025•21 min
The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran put a new spotlight on Saudi Arabia, where Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is rapidly shifting his country both domestically and on the world stage. On this episode of All Things, journalist Karen Elliott House--drawing on her new book, "The Man Who Would Be King"--explains the crown prince's work to rein in clerics, to reduce restrictions on women, music and "fun," and to transform Saudi Arabia's economy by courting new industries and foreign investment. She al...
Jul 01, 2025•27 min
