Andy, Tom, and Carl talk about a Trump rally where people passed out and Kamala Harris doing interviews with Bret Baier and Joe Rogan. They also discuss Harris's new plan for black males and the low trust people have in the media. Next, Tom talks to Phil Wegmann about Trump's appearance at the Chicago Economic Club and Bill Clinton's faux pas in Georgia. And finally, Carl talks to Jack Hamilton about fake news.
Oct 15, 2024•45 min•Ep. 708
Andy, Tom, and Carl talk about the latest polls and reports that Democrats are “panicked” about their chances in November. They also discuss concerns among Senate Republicans about races in Texas and Nebraska and Carl discusses the history and importance of Columbus Day. Next, Carl talks to Selena Zito about the state of the race in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania. And finally, Andy talks to James Peyser, former secretary of education for the state of Massachusetts, about a November ref...
Oct 14, 2024•45 min•Ep. 707
Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House reporter Phil Wegmann discuss Barack Obama in PA and the Harris campaign's push for men. They also talk about the latest WSJ polls, Trump's promised tax breaks, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Next, RCP contributor Charlie Stone interviews former NY Gov David Paterson on The Unknowns. Then finally, Andrew Walworth interviews Charlie Tidmarsh about censorship.
Oct 11, 2024•45 min•Ep. 706
Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and White House Reporter Phil Wegmann discuss hurricane politics and the latest battleground state polls. They also talk about Donald Trump's play for New York and the string of controversies at CBS News. Next, Tom talks to Richard Porter about the scandals involving Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers' Union. And lastly, Carl talks with author Sasha Stone on her recent Substack reporting about allegations of abuse against Doug Emhoff.
Oct 10, 2024•45 min•Ep. 705
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ most recent media appearances and Howard Stern’s experiences with Donald Trump. Then, they talk about President Biden’s “Revenge Tour” and how he will handle the remaining months of his administration. Next, they chat about a recent Newsweek poll that says 36 percent of Americans believe that the recent Trump assassination attempts were the result of a conspiracy. And finally, Tom Bevan talks to journalist Josh Kraushaar about the state of the race fo...
Oct 09, 2024•44 min•Ep. 704
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the politics of Hurricanes Milton and Helene and new polls from The New York Times that show Kamala Harris with a three-point lead over Donald Trump. They also talk about Kamala Harris’ media blitz including today’s appearance on The View and how Elon Musk has become a target as he has become more involved in national politics. Next, Tom Bevan talks to Mary Ann Ahern of NBC News/Chicago about Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s fight over control of the Chicago Public S...
Oct 08, 2024•45 min•Ep. 703
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss how RCP approaches coverage of the anniversary of the October 7th massacre in Israel and how domestic politics affect President Biden's and Vice President Harris' public statements on the Middle East. They also talk about Kamala Harris’ upcoming media plans, (including tonight’s interview on 60 Minutes), and vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz’ appearance on Fox News Sunday with Sharon Bream. Then, Tom Bevan talks to RCP Washington correspondent Phil Wegmann about ...
Oct 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 702
Tom, Carl, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the Hurricane Helene recovery and the new jobs report. They also talk about the impact of Liz Cheney and Phil's story on Trump allies. Then, Tom interviews former Colorado GOP Rep. Ken Buck about the anti-Trump vote and the state of play in Colorado. And finally, Carl has a discussion with Tim Goeglein, vice president of Focus on the Family, about his new book “Stumbling Toward Utopia.”
Oct 04, 2024•45 min•Ep. 701
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the latest swing state polls, including Wisconsin, where Kamala Harris campaigned today with Liz Cheney. Also, a look at the timing of yesterday’s release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s new brief about Donald Trump for alleged election interference. They also talk about the politics of President Biden’s visit to Florida and Georgia to survey damage from Hurricane Helene, and allegations that Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff - who has been presented as a model for a new...
Oct 03, 2024•45 min•Ep. 700
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the performances of J.D. Vance and Tim Walz during last night’s vice-presidential debate, the impact on the 2024 race, and on each of the candidates’ future prospects. They also talk about the moderators of the vice-presidential debate and whether there will be another presidential debate before the election. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about how Democrats, Republicans, and the media are responding to the debate. Then winding ...
Oct 02, 2024•45 min•Ep. 699
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss this morning’s missile attack of Israel by Iran, the Biden/Harris administration’s response, and the prospects of a wider war in the Middle East. They also talk about what both Tim Walz and J.D. Vance will try to accomplish in tonight’s’ vice presidential debate and the political impact of today’s massive port strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association. Next, they chat about Monday night’s Montana Senate debate between incumbent Democrat John Tester and ...
Oct 01, 2024•44 min•Ep. 698
Andrew, Tom, and Carl look forward to tomorrow’s vice-presidential debate and discuss new swing state polls that show the Pennsylvania Senate race tightening up. They also talk about President Biden’s handling of Hurricane Helene and the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live this past weekend which began with a cold open lampooning presidential rallies featuring Maya Rudolph, Jim Gaffigan and Dana Carvey. Next, Carl Cannon talks to J. Peder Zane of RealClear Investigations about how public sch...
Sep 30, 2024•45 min•Ep. 697
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Kamala Harris’ campaign appearance at the US border with Mexico today and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit at the White House yesterday and meeting with Donald Trump this morning in New York City. They also talk about Phil’s exclusive reporting on the conflict between the Heritage Foundation, which sponsored Project 2025, and the initiative’s former director Paul Dans. Then, Andrew Walworth talks to ...
Sep 27, 2024•44 min•Ep. 696
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ first solo network news interview conducted last night by Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC and they chat about Harris’ decision to visit the US/Mexican border tomorrow. Then, they talk about the new poll results that show growing Democratic strength in Texas and the announcement this morning that New York Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted for accepting illegal campaign contributions from overseas sources. Next, Carl talks to RCP contributor Bill Whelan of th...
Sep 26, 2024•45 min•Ep. 695
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ economic policy speech delivered today in Pittsburgh and look forward to her first solo television network interview which will be conducted tomorrow by Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC. They also talk about the new poll results from Gallup showing for the first time in 30 years; Republicans lead Democrats in terms of party affiliation during the third quarter of an election year. Plus, they have a discussion of Jamie Dimon’s announcement that he will not bac...
Sep 25, 2024•45 min•Ep. 694
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss President Biden’s appearance today at the United Nations and Donald Trump’s speech in Savannah, Georgia where he focused on taxes and economic policy. They also chat about RCP’s “This Day in History” feature which allows users to compare polling averages across the last 3 presidential elections. Plus, they have a discussion about Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelinsky’s comments criticizing Trump and J.D. Vance and his visit to Scranton, Pennsylvania to tour a US mun...
Sep 24, 2024•45 min•Ep. 693
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ decision to not attend the traditional Al Smith Dinner in New York and the politics of a second presidential debate before Election Day. They also chat about today’s release of a letter written by the alleged Trump assassin and Joe Biden’s appearance tomorrow at the United Nations annual meeting in New York. Next, Carl interviews Patricia Murphy of the Atlanta Constitution about the state of the presidential race in the key battleground state of Georg...
Sep 23, 2024•45 min•Ep. 692
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP contributor and host of The Unknowns Charlie Stone discuss Kamala Harris’ virtual campaign event with Oprah Winfrey and Donald Trump’s appearance at the Israeli American Council National Summit in Washington, DC. They also talk about how the Harris campaign is outspending the Trump campaign by a factor of 20 to 1 on digital advertising and today’s unanimous House vote to improve protections for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Next, Tom Bevan...
Sep 20, 2024•45 min•Ep. 691
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Unherd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky discuss the Teamster Union’s decision to endorse neither presidential candidate in this year’s election and new polls that show housing costs are of rising concern among swing state voters. They also talk about new polling from Howard University that shows Kamala Harris doing better among Black voters in swing states and news that some Chicago teachers report that they have been instructed to pass immigrant students ...
Sep 19, 2024•45 min•Ep. 690
Andrew, Tom, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Kamala Harris’ appearance yesterday at the National Association of Black Journalists and the new reporting of voter preferences in the swing states. They also talk about an exchange between Peter Doocy of Fox News and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre about toning down rhetoric in the wake of a second assassination attempt on the life of Donald Trump. Also, they chat about Senator Josh Hawley receiving an endorsemen...
Sep 18, 2024•45 min•Ep. 689
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the latest news on the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump and look at brand new polls from Pennsylvania and other swing states. They also talk about Hillary Clinton’s remarks to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow last night regarding criminal charges against purveyors of what she calls disinformation, plus the new feature film “Am I Racist?” from Matt Walsh of The Daily Wire. Next, Tom Bevan talks with RCP senior election analyst Sean Trende about the state of the race...
Sep 17, 2024•45 min•Ep. 688
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the political impact of the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump and calls for politicians of both parties to tone down their rhetoric. They also talk about Kamala Harris’ first solo television interview on a local ABC affiliate in Pennsylvania last Friday, and J.D. Vance’s appearances on several Sunday shows this past weekend, including an interview with Dana Bash of CNN. Then, Tom Bevan talks with RCP national political correspondent Susan Crabtree about t...
Sep 16, 2024•47 min•Ep. 687
Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the suggestion by Democratic strategist Mark Penn that ABC News conduct an external review of the network’s conduct of this week’s presidential debate. They also look forward to the vice presidential debate scheduled for October 1st and they talk about the potential impact of a government shutdown on competitive House races and the risk of escalation in Ukraine War if the US and Britain loosen restrictions to al...
Sep 13, 2024•47 min•Ep. 686
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss who won the presidential debate and whether winning the debate will translate into a victory in the election. They also talk about the latest swing state polls which show a tight race between Trump and Harris and John Kirby’s statements on veterans who criticized President Joe Biden’s handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Plus, the potential impact of Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and the importance of celebrity endorsements overall. Next, Andre...
Sep 12, 2024•47 min•Ep. 685
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss last night’s presidential debate and its impact on the 2024 election. They also talk about the performance of ABC debate hosts David Muir and Linsey Davis and whether the two candidates will agree to a second debate. Plus, the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the US and whether the national unity of that moment can be recaptured in today’s era of fractious politics. Then finally, Andrew Walworth interviews national security expert Thom Shanker, autho...
Sep 11, 2024•47 min•Ep. 684
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the potential impact of tonight’s presidential debate and the Harris campaign’s addition of “policy pages” to its website. They also talk about the state of the race for the Senate including contests in Florida, Ohio, Montana, Maryland and Texas. Next, Andrew talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about how the White House is handling the press since Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket. And finally, Carl talks with Democ...
Sep 10, 2024•47 min•Ep. 683
Andrew, Tom, and RCP national political correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss the latest New York Times/Sienna poll which shows Trump slightly ahead of Harris among likely voters. They also look forward to tomorrow’s presidential debate and talk about Donald Trump’s changing position on marijuana legalization and the latest revelations regarding the Iranian plans to assassinate Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Nikki Haley. Next, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about his recent...
Sep 09, 2024•47 min•Ep. 682
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Emily Jashinsky, Washington correspondent for the UnHerd website, look forward to next week’s presidential debate and discuss new polls that show some tightening Senate races. They also talk about the return of anti-Israeli protests on US campuses and media coverage of J. D. Vance’s comments on this week’s school shooting in Georgia. Next, Tom Bevan talks to pollster David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center about where third-p...
Sep 06, 2024•47 min•Ep. 681
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Donald Trump’s announcement today that if elected he’ll name Elon Musk to head a commission on government efficiency, and whether Democrats or Republicans now have a better get-out-the-vote effort for the November election. They also talk about the Biden Justice Department’s allegation that Vladimir Putin is trying to sway voters in favor of Donald Trump and how much influence Russia really has over US political discourse. Plus, a look at how corporations like Ford,...
Sep 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 680
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss new swing state polls from CNN and whether Harris can win with a “vibes” strategy that avoids making specific policy proposals. They also talk about the effect of recent immigration on the US economy, and how immigration features in the presidential race. Plus, they chat about Tim Walz’ brother who has commented on the Democratic vice-presidential nominee’s fitness for office. Is the media giving the Walz family fair coverage compared to other candidates’ family sto...
Sep 04, 2024•47 min•Ep. 679
