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The White House Correspondents' Dinner: Is The Press Too Cozy With The Administration?

RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss President Biden's performance at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner and what the dinner says about the press corps' relationship with the current administration. Also, a preview of CNN's upcoming town hall with Donald Trump.

May 02, 202316 minEp. 433

Are You Ready For A Biden/Trump Rematch in 2024?

RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and director of polling at Emerson College, Spencer Kimball join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast. President Biden announced on Tuesday that he was in fact a candidate for reelection in 2024. The announcement came in the form of a short video released on social media. The GOP responded with a video of its own that included images the party says were created with the assistance of artificial i...

Apr 28, 202334 minEp. 432

Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon Are Both Out: What it Means for Cable News and US Politics

On Monday, Tucker Carlson and Fox News said they had "agreed to part ways," and Don Lemon wrote on Twitter that he was "stunned" at his termination by CNN. What do the exits of two of cable news most prominent figures mean for the media industry and for national politics? RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.

Apr 25, 202314 minEp. 431

DeSantis vs. Disney and the Bud Light Boycott

RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss Florida governor Ron DeSantis' latest moves against Disney, and the politics of the Bud Light boycott.

Apr 18, 202319 minEp. 429

Susan Crabtree on An Easter Miracle: U.S. Welcomes Exiled Chinese Christians

RealClearPolitics national correspondent Susan Crabtree joins Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon to discuss her and co-author Anne Welty's reporting on the three-year saga of how 63 exiled Chinese Christians finally found asylum in the United States. Last Friday, the group arrived on U.S. soil after a tense week spent in a holding cell in Thailand with their fate hanging in the balance.

Apr 11, 202313 minEp. 427

The Trump Indictment: What Comes Next

RealClearPolitics cofounder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the political ramifications today's historic indictment of former President Donald Trump.

Apr 04, 20239 minEp. 425

Trump's Indictment, Transgender Politics, and the Chicago Mayor's Race

Axios senior political correspondent Josh Kraushaar joins RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and moderator Andrew Walworth to discuss the political impact of the indictment of Donald Trump, the politics of the transgender rights movement in light of this past week's tragic school shooting in Nashville, and what is at stake for the Democratic Party in next Tuesday's runoff election for mayor of Chicago.

Mar 31, 202345 minEp. 424

Applying the Lessons of the Iraq War to Ukraine: Ron DeSantis vs. Bret Stephens of the NY Times

RealClearPolitics president and cofounder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the 20th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War, as well as New York Times columnist Bret Stephens' reaction to the statement by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that "becoming further entangled in a territorial dispute between Ukraine and Russia" is not in the interest of the United States.

Mar 20, 202313 minEp. 420

The Politics of Rescuing Failing Banks and Mike Pence Rebukes Trump At The Gridiron Dinner

Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and RealClearPolitics cofounder and president Tom Bevan discuss the political impact of President Biden's move to support two California banks that collapsed last Friday. Also, a look at Mike Pence, who distanced himself from Donald Trump during remarks at the annual Gridiron Dinner in Washington, DC.

Mar 13, 202316 minEp. 418

Can You Buy The CPAC Poll? And the Emerging GOP Presidential Field

RealClearPolitics White House correspondent Phil Wegmann joins RCP cofounder and president Tom Bevan to discuss Vivek Ramaswamy's charge that he rebuffed an alleged offer to buy a favorable position in the CPAC straw poll. CPAC denies the charge. Also, a look at the Republican presidential field.

Mar 07, 202314 minEp. 416

What's at Stake in Chicago's Upcoming Runoff Election, and the Covid Lab Leak Theory Is Back

RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and national correspondent Susan Crabtree join Andrew Walworth to discuss the results of the Chicago mayoral race and the importance of the upcoming runoff election. Also, this week both the Department of Energy and the FBI gave renewed credence to the theory that the Covid virus originated in a laboratory, and a new study shows that most Americans no longer trust the media and many are tuning out entirely...

Mar 03, 202329 minEp. 415

The Chicago Mayor's Race And Tucker Carlson's Access To The January 6 Video Files

RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss today's mayoral election in Chicago, where incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces eight challengers in a tough campaign. Also, this weekend media organizations sent letters to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy demanding access to footage from the January 6 Hearings, which McCarthy has so far released only to Tucker Carlson of Fox News.

Feb 28, 202316 minEp. 413

Biden's Surprise Visit To Ukraine and DeSantis Goes To Illinois

What does President Biden's surprise visit to Kiev mean for America's commitment to Ukraine? Also, Ron DeSantis goes to Illinois to show support for police and oppose "woke" policies that he says encourage crime and weaken law enforcement. RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss.

Feb 21, 202320 minEp. 411

State of the Union or Campaign Speech?

Subscribe to Carl Cannon's Morning Note Find podcasts and more on RealClearPolitics.com Get the latest polling averages on today's races Subscribe on iTunes to catch every episode Read Susan Crabtree's article "Religious Freedom Summit Highlights Atrocities in China, Russia, Nigeria"...

Feb 10, 202334 minEp. 408

State of the Union Day

Subscribe to Carl Cannon's Morning Note Find podcasts and more on RealClearPolitics.com Get the latest polling averages on today's races Subscribe on iTunes to catch every episode

Feb 07, 202317 minEp. 407

North Korea's Cyber-Warriors with Jean Lee

Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcd Email comments and story suggestions to editors@realcleardefense.com Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash" Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security....

Feb 01, 202348 minEp. 405

The Politics of Police Reform, and Has Trump Lost His Juice With the GOP?

In the wake of the tragic death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Americans are debating the relative contribution of systemic racism and undisciplined police training to a culture of police brutality. Also, Donald Trump held his first rallies of the 2024 presidential campaign in New Hampshire and South Carolina, two early primary states. RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss on today’s RCP Takeaway podcast.

Jan 30, 202313 minEp. 404
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