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The Last Debate of 2020
October 22, 2020 16:34 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss what President Trump needs to do in tonight's debate to change voters' minds.
2 Weeks To Go
October 20, 2020 14:31 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBOctober 20, 2020 With two weeks to go until the election, Co-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to look at the state of the polls. What do the candidates need to do to make a difference in the final push to November 3rd.
Trump vs. Biden in Dueling Presidential Town Halls, The New York Post vs. Twitter, Hunter Biden's Emails and Are The Polls Tightening in the Swing States?
October 16, 2020 18:25 - 26 minutes - 21 MBHow did the presidential candidates fare in Thursday night's television town halls and what is happening in the swing states? Also, a look at how Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms are handling the recent New York Post revelations about Hunter Biden's overseas business deals. RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent Susan Crabtree joins Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan and host Andrew Walworth on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
Confirming Amy Coney Barrett
October 14, 2020 17:33 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the Senate hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett confirmation to the Supreme Court.
The Fight for the Senate, Will There Be Another Presidential Debate, and What is Happening in the Swing States?
October 09, 2020 20:48 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBSenior Election Analyst Sean Trende joins Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and Tom Bevan to discuss what is happening in the swing states, what the chances are for a Democratic takeover of the Senate, and whether there will be at least one more presidential debate in 2020, on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
The VP Debate
October 08, 2020 13:35 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBOctober 8, 2020 Co-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss last night's Vice Presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris. Did it move the dial? Will it be the last debate of the 2020 election?
Trump Returns to the White House
October 06, 2020 17:19 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBVisit https://www.realclearpolitics.com/elections/2020/ for the latest RCP polling average, and detailed coverage of all the 2020 races.
Trump Tests Positive for The Coronavirus and A New Survey from RealClear Education Reveals How Students View Free Speech on Campus
October 02, 2020 18:15 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MBHost Andrew Walworth is joined by Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan and RealClear Education Editor Nathan Harden to discuss President's Trump announcement that he and the First Lady have both tested positive for coronavirus. And a look at a brand new survey conducted by RealClearEducation ranking freedom of speech on college campuses, on today's edition of The RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
Return of the Chaos Candidate
September 30, 2020 19:15 - 9 minutes - 9.46 MBRealClearPolitics Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon joins White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Presidential Debate Prep
September 29, 2020 16:37 - 6 minutes - 6.77 MBRealClearPolitics Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon joins White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss tonight's presidential debate.
The Supreme Court, The First Presidential Debate and A New Poll of Catholic Voters: Challenges for Both Campaigns
September 25, 2020 20:38 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWith the election just 38 days away, the panel discusses how the battle over the Supreme Court will shape both campaign's strategies. Also, what to look for in Tuesday's first Presidential Debate, and an examination of a brand new poll by RealClear Opinion Research and EWTN of attitudes among Catholic voters. Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and pollster John Della Volpe join host Andrew Walworth for today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
Breonna Taylor Decision
September 24, 2020 20:03 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the Kentucky Grand Jury decision in the shooting of Breonna Taylor.
Battle for the Court
September 22, 2020 15:53 - 7 minutes - 7.57 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the battle to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Not: this conversation was recorded just prior to Sen. Mitt Romney's announcement that he will support moving forward with the nomination process to fill Ginsburg's seat.
2020 vs 2016: State of the Polls
September 18, 2020 19:41 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBClick here for the current RealClear polling averages
47 Days and Counting
September 18, 2020 19:25 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBWith 47 days to the election, Co-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the state of the Presidential race.
Condemning Violence
September 15, 2020 18:04 - 6 minutes - 6.59 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the recent ambush of two LA sheriff's deputies in Compton, CA and how political speech contributes to violence.
Swing States, The Youth Vote, and New Polling on Voters' Attitudes to Opening Schools: What Does It All Mean for the November Election?
September 11, 2020 18:47 - 28 minutes - 22.5 MBPolling Director of RealClear Opinion Research John Della Volpe joins the panel to discuss a new, exclusive RealClear poll on voters' attitudes toward opening schools during the pandemic. Also, a look at the six swing states that could determine the election, and whether the youth vote will make a difference in 2020. Carl Cannon and Tom Bevan join the discussion and Andrew Walworth hosts today's edition of the RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
The Atlantic Magazine, Trump and the Military, and Anonymous Sources
September 08, 2020 15:54 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBHere is Jeffrey Goldberg's article in The Atlantic, referred to in the discussion: Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’ https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/09/trump-americans-who-died-at-war-are-losers-and-suckers/615997
What Do The Polls Say About the Presidential Race, Are Minority Voters in Play, and Nancy Pelosi Has A Very Bad Hair Day
September 04, 2020 19:36 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBTom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Sean Trende discuss presidential politics and what the most recent polls reveal about both campaign's strategies. Also, are Black and Latino Voters up for grabs in 2020, and a look at the repercussions of Nancy Pelosi's visit to a hair salon amid the pandemic shutdown. Andrew Walworth hosts this edition of The RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
Is There A Post-Convention Bounce For Either Candidate?
September 03, 2020 17:19 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the polls following the presidential candidates' respective conventions. Were minds changed or did only the faithful tune in?
Biden and Trump Speak Out On Violence: Who WIll The Voters Believe?
September 01, 2020 15:38 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss President Trump's visit to Kenosha, WI and Joe Biden's speech in Pittsburgh. Are the candidates beginning to have a meaningful conversation about race and policing, and who will voters hold accountable for this summer's urban violence?
Wrapping Up The Republican and Democratic Conventions and Looking Forward to the Debates
August 28, 2020 19:55 - 28 minutes - 23 MBA.B. Stoddard joins Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan and host Andrew Walworth to review the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, and look ahead to the presidential debates on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
Republican National Convention Day 3
August 27, 2020 16:59 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss Day 3 of the Republican National Convention.
Republican National Convention Day 2
August 26, 2020 15:13 - 7 minutes - 7.53 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss Day 2 of the Republic National Convention.
Republican National Convention Day 1
August 25, 2020 14:27 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the first day of the Republic National Convention.
"Darkness and Light" at the DNC and Looking Ahead to the RNC: What Have We Learned About Virtual Conventions?
August 22, 2020 12:51 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon and RCP White House Correspondent Susan Crabtree on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the impact of the Democratic Party's virtual convention and preview the Republican Convention which starts Monday.
Day Two of the Democratic National Convention
August 19, 2020 16:38 - 9 minutes - 9.54 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss day two of the Democratic Party's virtual convention. They discuss Jill Biden's speech and whether there will there be a post-convention bump in the polls.
DNC Convention Day 1
August 18, 2020 18:21 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the first day of the Democratic Party's virtual convention. Was it an amateurish telethon or a successful adaptation to campaigning in a pandemic?
Will the Israeli/UAE Deal Help the Trump Campaign, Will Big City Mayors Pay a Price for Urban Unrest, and Biden and Harris Roll Out for Campaign 2020
August 14, 2020 18:57 - 22 minutes - 18 MBThe White House announces a step forward in the quest for Middle East peace, while American cities are experiencing a spike in unrest and crime. Who benefits politically? And Joe Biden and Kamala Harris roll out their campaign. How did the first week go? Host Andrew Walworth is joined by RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon, and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann on this Friday's edition of the RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
Biden Picks Harris
August 13, 2020 14:46 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss Biden's pick of Kamala Harris as his 2020 running mate. Will she have an impact on the electoral math? What does Harris bring to the ticket?
Rioting in Chicago
August 11, 2020 15:07 - 7 minutes - 7.35 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss rioting and looting over the weekend.
Karen Tumulty on Why She Won't Miss Political Conventions, Why It Is OK for Trump to Give His Acceptance Speech From the White House, and the Brewing Fight Over Voting by Mail
August 07, 2020 18:20 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBThe 2020 election is now less than 3 months away – but voting actually begins just four weeks from today. Much of the voting this year will be done by mail – which has ignited controversy, accusations, and lawsuits from all sides, as states scramble to figure out how to hold an election in the middle of a pandemic. Meanwhile Joe Biden announced he would not attend the Democratic Convention, which is now an almost entirely virtual event. And the Republicans are grappling with plans for their...
Will the Democratic Convention Be Held in Biden's Basement?
August 06, 2020 13:55 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBTom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Joe Biden's announcement that he wil not to attend the Democratic Convention in Milwaukee, the last-minute decisions surrounding his pick for VP, and Trump's proposal that he will deliver his convention acceptance speech on the White House Lawn - all on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
Will Biden Debate Trump?
August 04, 2020 16:56 - 7 minutes - 6.02 MBWill Joe Biden debate Donald Trump this fall, and if so, how many debates will there be? Carl Cannon and Tom Bevan discuss the possibilities. And a look at the vice presidential contest: who will Biden pick as his running mate?
Biden's Shortlist for Veep, Trump's Tweet About Voter Fraud, and are the Polls Tightening Up?
July 31, 2020 21:12 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBAs Joe Biden gets ready to announce his VP pick, the panel discusses what his choice will mean for the future of the Democratic Party. Also, President Trump sends a controversial tweet about the legitimacy of the 2020 election. What are the real risks of voter fraud, and what can be done? And a look at the polls - are they tightening up in the all-important swing states? Moderator Andrew Walworth is joined by Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and A.B. Stoddard on this Friday's edition of the RealClearP...
John Lewis—Giant
July 31, 2020 12:34 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the tribute to John Lewis, Congressman from Georgia and Civil Rights legend.
Outside the Bubble
July 28, 2020 15:36 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss what's happening outside of the Washington bubble, recharging your batteries in the age of COVID, and the joys of fly fishing.
Will The 2020 Elections Be Secure, The Meaning of Virtual Political Conventions, and is 'The Washington Football Team' the Perfect Name for Our Times?
July 24, 2020 19:27 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this week's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast, Adam Clayton Powell III of USC joins to talk about election security in 2020. Also, a look at why Trump cancelled the Jacksonville portion of the Republican Convention, and how the Washington Redskins went from being the most controversially named team in sports to the most boring -and whether that is a smart move, given these politically correct times. Carl Cannon and Eric Felten join the discussion, moderated by host Andrew Walworth.
Roger Stone and Prison Sentencing Reform
July 21, 2020 16:14 - 7 minutes - 5.81 MBWashington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon and Chief Content Officer Andrew Walworth discuss Carl's latest piece on the Roger Stone commutation and the opportunity for broader prison sentencing reform on this edition of the RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
The Politics of School Closing, The Wages of "Wokeness " at the NY Times, and Can Trump Revive His Campaign?
July 17, 2020 18:02 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MBWill schools open in the fall, and how does politics fit into that decision? Also, Bari Weiss resigns from the New York Times and writes a fiery goodbye attacking the "paper of record" for a culture marred by political correctness and bullying. And a look at the polls - can Trump recover? Host Andrew Walworth is joined by president and co-founder of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan, Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon, and John Della Volpe, head of RealClear Opinion Research, CEO of SocialSphere...
Shake Up at the Trump Campaign
July 16, 2020 14:39 - 5 minutes - 5 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the promotion of Bill Stepien to Trump campaign manager, replacing Brad Parscale, who had been serving in that role. Parscale will remain in charge of digital strategies for the campaign.
Renaming the Redskins
July 14, 2020 15:16 - 5 minutes - 5.56 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss renaming the Washington Redskins. How far will renaming sports teams go?
Joe Biden Comes Out of The Basement to Talk About the Economy, The Biden/Sanders Task Force Reports, and Phil Wegmann's Exclusive Interview with Donald Trump
July 10, 2020 19:03 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBJoe Biden visits Pennsylvania and outlines his plan for the economy, which he calls "Build Back Better" and is premised on buying American goods and hiring American workers. The Biden/Sanders Task Force issues a report, which shows where the Democrats have come together, and where they are still far apart. And White House correspondent Phil Wegmann talks about his recent one-on-one interview with Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Andrew Walworth hosts, with guests Phil Wegmann, columnist an...
Phil Wegmann On His Exclusive Oval Office Interview with President Trump
July 09, 2020 15:33 - 8 minutes - 8.67 MBRealClearPolitics White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann talks with Tom Bevan about his one-on-one interview with President Trump in the Oval Office. The President spoke to Wegmann about a range of topics including Kanye West's plan to run in 2020, Trump's NASCAR tweet, and how he's preparing for the November election.
Monuments, Mount Rushmore and How Patriotic Do You Feel on The Fourth of July?
July 03, 2020 17:48 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBAs the nation begins to celebrate a Fourth of July like no other in history, new polling numbers show a shocking decline of those who say they are proud to be an American. Also, Joe Biden gives his first press conference since April and talks about monuments, while President Trump is headed for Mount Rushmore. Host Andrew Walworth is joined by RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon, and Gallup Editor-in-Chief Mohamed Younis on today's editi...
A Nation Divided on Independence Day?
July 02, 2020 14:50 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss the stark difference between how Republicans and Democrats see America.
A Vacuum of Leadership on Police Reform and The Armed St. Louis Couple That Defended Their Home
June 30, 2020 15:10 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to talk about St. Louis armed homeowners going viral, Trump's woes in the polls, and whether it's smart to hear more from Joe Biden.
What Do New Poll Numbers Mean for President Trump, And Why Is Joe Biden Attacking The New Head of the Voice of America?
June 26, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBJoe Biden leads President Trump by ten points in the latest RealClearPolitics national average of polls, and he is ahead in key battleground states as well. With four months until the election, what does that mean for the two campaigns? And after years of delay Michael Pack, the President's pick to head the agency that oversees The Voice of America, has taken charge and is making moves. Democrats, including Joe Biden, and much of the media are on the attack. Why? Andrew Walworth is joined ...
Sen. Tim Scott's Police Reform
June 25, 2020 15:39 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to ask: does Congress remember how to make a bipartisan deal? House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's reaction to Sen. Tim Scott's proposed bill in the Senate suggests it's going to be a bumpy road to actually passing criminal justice reform, if it is going to happen at all.
Toppling Statues, Where Does it End?
June 23, 2020 15:11 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBCo-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to discuss protestors removing and defacing statues of historical figures, and ask 'Where does it end?"