Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters talk to Retired Marine Major Fred Galvin about his new book, “A Few Bad Men: The True Story of US Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan and Betrayed in America.” Galvin enlisted in the Marine Corps as a 17-year-old and quickly deployed to combat in the Persian Gulf. A few years later, he commissioned as a Marine officer and served with elite infantry, reconnaissance, and force reconnaissance units. In ...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 314
A.B. Stoddard, Carl Cannon and Tom Bevan join Andrew Walworth on today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast. The January 6 Committee wrapped its second week of public hearings on Thursday with testimony from some of Vice President Mike Pence’s key advisors about the split between Donald Trump and Pence on certifying the results of the 2020 election. And while the Democrats are focused on the events of January sixth, Republicans point out that political violence in America overall is on the rise,...
Jun 17, 2022•36 min•Ep. 313
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon discuss President Biden’s criticism of oil companies for generating ‘well above normal’ refinery profit margins and Exxon Mobile’s response.
Jun 16, 2022•8 min•Ep. 312
On today’s RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD Editor David Craig and Contributor John Waters speak with retired four-star Admiral James Stavridis about his new book, “To Risk It all: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision.” It's a gripping collection of stories of Naval heroes demonstrating how to make decisions under pressure. As much a book about leadership as it is naval history, Stavridis' profiles demonstrate key elements of successful decision making regardless of the arena. Dur...
Jun 14, 2022•42 min•Ep. 311
On Thursday night, the House January Sixth Committee held its much anticipated televised hearing. There was new information, including accounts of Republican members of Congress allegedly seeking preemptive pardons from President Donald Trump and a report that Trump told staff during the assault that the rioters threatening violence against Vice President Mike Pence “may have the right idea.” Also this week, Matthew McConaughey wowed Washington with his appearances at the White House and on Fox ...
Jun 10, 2022•37 min•Ep. 310
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the arrest of a man threatening to kidnap or murder Justice Brett Kavanaugh near his home in Maryland on Wednesday, and the role of political rhetoric in fomenting violence. Also, a preview of tonight's prime-time televised hearings by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the US Capitol.
Jun 09, 2022•11 min•Ep. 309
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss today’s primaries, when voters in seven states including California head to the polls. Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as RealClearPolitics journalists discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our political roundup on Friday.
Jun 07, 2022•9 min•Ep. 308
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann join Andrew Walworth to talk about President Biden's plan to deal with both inflation and possible energy shortages. Also, how big a setback for the Durham Investigation is the acquittal of Michael Sussman? And a look ahead at Tuesday's California Democratic primary for mayor, all on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
Jun 03, 2022•29 min•Ep. 307
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss the White House response to the national shortage of baby formula.
Jun 02, 2022•8 min•Ep. 306
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon discuss today’s NBC News report on the mood within the White House. Are staff changes coming to the West Wing? Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as RealClearPolitics journalists discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our political roundup on Fridays. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaway. Subscribe on iTunes to catch every episode. htt...
May 31, 2022•12 min•Ep. 305
in the wake of Tuesday’s school shooting in Uvalde Texas, the Senate is once again talking about doing something to address gun violence in America. President Biden and former president Donald Trump will both be in Texas in the coming days. Biden will visit with families of the victims of the shooting. Trump will address the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in Houston. Meanwhile in Michigan, five Republican contenders for governor have – at least for now - been barred from this August...
May 27, 2022•30 min•Ep. 304
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss the political impasse over the all too familiar tragedy of the Uvalde, TX school shooting. Is there a way out of the loop of politicization and inaction? Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our audio only podcast on Fridays for our weekly political roundup. Stay informed with context and perspectiv...
May 26, 2022•9 min•Ep. 303
Carl Cannon and Andrew Walworth discuss today's Republican primaries in Georgia and Alabama and the fate of Trump-backed candidates. Also, a look at today's run-off election in Texas between incumbent House member Henry Cuellar and challenger Jessica Cisneros.
May 24, 2022•6 min•Ep. 302
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and associate editor and columnist A. B. Stoddard join Andrew Walworth to discuss the results of the Pennsylvania primaries and look forward to next week’s primary in Georgia. What do the primary results so far tell us about either party’s chances in November?
May 20, 2022•32 min•Ep. 301
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to “pause” the roll-out of a new Disinformation Board, as all board members announced their resignation, including controversial head Nina Jankowicz. Also, the Administration has invoked the Defense Production Act to address the national shortage of infant formula. Are price controls a possible next step to fight shortages and increasing prices i...
May 19, 2022•11 min•Ep. 300
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon to discuss today’s GOP primary in Pennsylvania.
May 17, 2022•6 min•Ep. 299
RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann join host Andrew Walworth on today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast. They preview next Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary and discuss the subpoena of five GOP House Members by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Also, a look at the infant formula shortage and the White House response.
May 13, 2022•28 min•Ep. 298
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon discuss the results of Tuesday’s GOP primaries and how Trump’s endorsed candidates are performing. Also, a look at the latest economic numbers. Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our audio only podcast on Fridays for our weekly political roundup. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolit...
May 12, 2022•9 min•Ep. 297
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss today’s gubernatorial primary in Nebraska and whether Trump’s endorsement of candidate Charles Herbster will make a difference. Also, a look at the politics of protesting the Supreme Court in the wake of the leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade.
May 10, 2022•7 min•Ep. 296
RealClearPolitics Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, RCP White House and national correspondent Susan Crabtree, and senior national political columnist at National Journal Josh Kraushaar join Andrew Walworth to discuss key 2022 races that may be affected by the renewed focus on Roe v. Wade. Also, primary season continues as Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania Friday night to stump for Dr. Mehmet Oz. And a look at the new White House press secretary, all on today’s edition of The RealClearPoli...
May 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 295
RealClearPolitics Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon joins Andrew Walworth to discuss J.D. Vance's victory in the Ohio Republican primary and what it says about the influence of Donald Trump in 2022 and beyond. Also, a look at popular Republican governors in largely Democratic states. Is there room in the GOP for politicians like Larry Hogan of Maryland and Charlie Baker of Massachusetts?
May 05, 2022•11 min•Ep. 294
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss the political implications of the leaked draft of the Supreme Court's opinion on Roe v. Wade, and the stakes for the GOP in today's Ohio state primaries. Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our audio only podcast on Fridays for our weekly political roundup.
May 03, 2022•13 min•Ep. 293
Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD Editor David Craig looks at competing with China’s military on the technology front. The US military has long enjoyed dominance in its ability to leverage connected communications and data for its warfighters, but peer competitors like China could challenge the US in crucial areas like advanced computing and Artificial Intelligence. The Defense Department’sJoint All-Domain Command and Control project, or JADC2 is an ambitious attempt to integ...
May 02, 2022•30 min•Ep. 292
RealClearPolitics senior elections analyst Sean Trende, co-founder and president Tom Bevan, and Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon join Andrew Walworth to preview key upcoming primaries and their implications for the 2022 midterms. They also look at court challenges to redistricting and the latest economic news, all on today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
Apr 29, 2022•30 min•Ep. 291
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon discuss the White House Correspondent's Dinner coming up this Saturday. Does it represent the best or the worst of Washington?
Apr 28, 2022•8 min•Ep. 290
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and associate editor and columnist A. B Stoddard join Andrew Walworth to discuss Governor Ron DeSantis and his battle against Disney, as well as new redistricting in Florida that is predicted to deliver four additional Republican seats in the 2022 congressional midterms. Also, a look at how the confirmation process for the Supreme Court has changed, and whether a decision to overturn Roe v. Wade would fire...
Apr 22, 2022•37 min•Ep. 289
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon discuss the latest presidential polls and how the Florida legislature is taking on Disney in the latest skirmish in the culture war.
Apr 21, 2022•9 min•Ep. 288
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss lifting mask mandates for travel and the upcoming Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary. Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Then be sure to check out our audio only podcast on Fridays for our weekly political roundup.
Apr 19, 2022•6 min•Ep. 287
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and Republican pollster and political analyst Kristen Soltis Anderson of Echelon Insights join Andrew Walworth on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast. They discuss recent poll numbers that show Democrats may now have a problem with younger voters. Also this week, the Republican Party may be working on a divorce from the Presidential Debate Commission, and Democrats are making noises that Iowa and Ne...
Apr 15, 2022•37 min•Ep. 286
RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter and President Joe Biden’s use of the term “genocide” to describe Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
Apr 14, 2022•7 min•Ep. 285
