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Will Trump Pay a Price for Skipping the Debate and Did Biden Mishandle Maui?
August 22, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBRealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the upcoming GOP Presidential Candidate Debate and how the the White House has handled the devastating fires on Maui.
FBI Source Goes Missing in Russia: From 9/11 to the War in Ukraine
August 17, 2023 04:05 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBRealClearDefense contributor John Waters speaks with Wall Street Journal National Security reporter Brett Forrest about his new bestselling book, "Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI’s Secret Wars.” Expanding on his investigation for the Journal, Forrest explores the disappearance of Billy Reilly, a gifted civilian who volunteered as an undercover FBI source inside Russia. When their son went missing, Reilly’s parents were shut out of the investigation by the FBI and turned t...
Trump Crashes the Iowa State Fair and The Press Reacts to Hunter Biden's Special Prosecutor
August 15, 2023 04:05 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBRealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss how GOP presidential hopefuls performed at the Iowa State Fair, and how the press is covering the naming of a special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation.
Biden Ducks The Press, Abortion Rights Win in Ohio, and Will Trump Debate?
August 11, 2023 04:02 - 31 minutes - 24.8 MBRealClearPolitics Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, Pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson and columnist at the Messenger website Joe Concha join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.
Taiwan, Drones, AI, and the Future of Warfare with Mick Ryan
August 10, 2023 20:13 - 45 minutes - 42 MBThe war in Ukraine has rapidly reshaped how strategists think about the modern battlefield, especially the use of drones, cyber, social media, and the importance of electronic warfare. Looking at a potential conflict with China, what would a military confrontation over Taiwan look like in this new technological era? On this episode of “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen speaks with Retired Australian Army Major General Mick Ryan. Ryan is a frequent commentator on the transformation of warfare. ...
Iowa State Fair, DeSantis Stuck in a Cycle, Political Schadenfreude for US Women's Soccer Team
August 07, 2023 21:48 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBOn today's Takeaway: RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss GOP presidential candidates heading to the Iowa State Fair in a presidential primary rite of passage, Gov DeSantis stuck in a negative media cycle, and the political fallout from a missed penalty kick in Women's World Cup soccer. Join us each week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Stay informed with contex...
The Trump Indictment, Ramaswamy's Bump in the Polls, and David Brooks On Why Trump's Supporters Stand By Him
August 04, 2023 04:47 - 41 minutes - 33.5 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann join moderator Andrew Walworth on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
CNN's Jake Tapper Discusses His New Book "All the Demons Are Here"
August 03, 2023 04:05 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBOn today’s “Hot Wash,” CNN’s Jake Tapper talks about his new fiction thriller “All the Demons Are Here” about an AWOL US Marine back from the Vietnam War and lost in the chaos of the 1970’s. We also discuss his nonfiction book, “The Outpost” about the heroism and tragedy of one of the deadliest battles in the Afghanistan War, and the coverage of the current Russian war against Ukraine. Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"Ukraine for in depth conversations about military, def...
Wildly Different Coverage of Devon Archer’s Testimony: Is the Media Covering for the Bidens?
August 01, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 8.27 MBDevon Archer, friend and former business partner of Hunter Biden, reportedly testified Monday in a closed door session that then-Vice President Joe Biden joined calls by speakerphone at least 20 times while Hunter met with business partners, alleging that Joe Biden was put on the phone to sell "the brand." RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss how various media outlets have reported the story. Archer, a former business associate ...
No Plea Deal For Hunter Biden, DeSantis Reboots His Campaign, and Why We Love UFOs
July 28, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBRealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and Culture Editor of the Federalist Emily Jashinsky join Andrew Walworth on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
Rep. Mark Green on Securing the Border, BRICS, NATO, and the Recruitment Crisis in the Military
July 27, 2023 04:05 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBWelcome to the first episode of BLUF: Bottom Line Up Front, presented by Real Clear Defense, in which we ask a member of Congress 7 questions that cut to the chase of what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. Today we hear from Republican Congressman Mark Green of Tennessee, who graduated from West Point, served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, and later became an army physician serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Today, he chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security and sits o...
VP Kamala Harris Heads to Florida and VP Biden On Speakerphone
July 24, 2023 22:10 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBOn today's Takeaway: RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' heads to Florida to respond to state educational standards on history of slavery, Donald Trump awaits notification of his third indictment, and former Hunter Biden business partner Devon Archer expected to testify that Hunter put then VP Biden on speaker phone with business associates including executives of Burisma, at least two doz...
Politicizing the Military and a New Poll from RCOR and Emerson Polling
July 21, 2023 11:47 - 47 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week's Takeaway news roundup looks at Trump's potential indictment in the false electors case, Sen Tommy Tuberville's hold on choosing a new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and a new poll from RealClearOpinion Research and Emerson College Polling revealing public attitudes toward NATO, China, Russia, and funding for the military. Host John Sorensen is joined by Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RCP, Carl Cannon, Washington Bureau Chief, and Spencer Kimball, Executive Director of Poll...
Oppenheimer: The Man Behind the Movie
July 19, 2023 04:05 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBChristopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film “Oppenheimer” opens this weekend. For the story behind one of America’s most consequential and controversial scientific minds in his own words, listen to a mini-audio documentary about Robert Oppenheimer: his connections to the Communist party, his troubled relationship with President Truman, and the legacy of his work on the most devastating invention of the 20th century. This episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash" is sponsored by Pr...
Ron DeSantis' Struggling Campaign, RFK Jr. on COVID, and Third Party Candidates
July 18, 2023 04:05 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss Gov. DeSantis dropping poll numbers, Trump's resiliency with his supporters, RFK Jr.'s appeal in the Democratic party and the possibility of a third party challenger in the 2024 presidential election. Join us each week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaw...
Is The White House Cocaine Investigation Really Over, Christopher Ray's Testimony, and Can The GOP Learn to Harvest Votes?
July 14, 2023 04:05 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MBRealClear Investigations writer Steve Miller, RCP president and co-founder Tom Bevan, and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.
The Women Behind the POW/MIA Movement
July 13, 2023 04:05 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBOn today's "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters talks to the authors of a new book, “Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought To Ensure No Man Is Left Behind.” It is the story of how the wives of prisoners of war and those missing in action during the Vietnam War compelled the military and the U.S. government to change policy, and focused a nation on the unfinished business of a war it would rather forget. Symbolized by the rapidly ubiquitous black POW/MIA flags around the country, the movement f...
Is Casey DeSantis Her Husband's "Secret Weapon?"
July 11, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 8.62 MBRealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the role Governor Ron DeSantis' wife Casey is playing in his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination, as well as the chances that Joe Biden will drop out of the race before election day.
Is the GOP Presidential Debate Going Sideways? Biden Takes on the Courts, and Who Brought Cocaine Into the White House?
July 07, 2023 04:05 - 42 minutes - 33.7 MBRealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.
Why Did Putin Let Prigozhin Go? With Kathryn Stoner
July 06, 2023 04:05 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBOn Friday June 23rd Yevgeny Prighozin, the leader of the Russian mercenary Wagner Group, took to Telegram to announce that he would, “march for justice” to stop the Russian defense ministry “evil”. By Saturday morning Wagner forces had claimed control of Rostov-on-Don, the Russian military headquarters near the Ukrainian border. His forces proceeded in a convoy into Russia toward Moscow, getting to within 200 km of the capital. Putin declared him a traitor and seemed destined for a bloody sh...
The Supremes on Affirmative Action, an IRS Whistleblower on Fox, and Is Pride Month 29 Days Too Long?
June 30, 2023 04:05 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBEmily Jashinsky, culture editor at the Federalist news site, joins RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and moderator Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.
Civics Education in America: How Are We Teaching the American Story?
June 29, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MBChairman Jack Miller and president Hans Zeiger of the Jack Miller Center For Teaching America's Founding Principles and History join Andrew Walworth and RealClear Education editor Nathan Harden on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast. They discuss current trends in civics education, including a look at recently released National Assessment of Educational Progress scores for eighth graders, which reveal a decline in both civics and history. The Jack Miller Center has called the latest te...
Trump Bump in the Polls and Where is the Press on The Hunter Biden Story?
June 27, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 10 MBRealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the latest polling on the presidential race and whether the White House press corps will follow up on the Hunter Biden story.
Is Obama Back, What Comes Next in the Hunter Biden Investigation and Will the Censure of Adam Schiff Propel Him to the Senate?
June 23, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 26.5 MBRealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and national correspondent Susan Crabtree join moderator Andrew Walworth on today's RealClearPolitics podcast.
Did the Cold War Really End? 100 Years of Espionage with Calder Walton
June 22, 2023 04:05 - 53 minutes - 49 MBDid the Cold War really end? As recently as this week, the New York Times confirmed that in 2020 Russian intelligence attempted to assassinate a defector on US soil, crossing a major red line even during the height of the Cold War. On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Calder Walton, the historian who uncovered that attempted assassination and the author of a new book, “SPIES: The Epic Intelligence War Betw...
Did the Cold War Really End? 100 Years of Espionage with Calder Walton
June 22, 2023 04:05 - 53 minutes - 49 MBDid the Cold War really end? As recently as this week, the New York Times confirmed that in 2020 Russian intelligence attempted to assassinate a defector on US soil, crossing a major red line even during the height of the Cold War. On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Calder Walton, the historian who uncovered that attempted assassination and the author of a new book, “SPIES: The Epic Intelligence War Betw...
Trump vs. Fox News: Who Won The First Round? And Is Gavin Newsom Running For President?
June 20, 2023 15:27 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBRealClearPolitics president and cofounder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and chief content officer Andrew Walworth discuss President Trump's appearance on Fox News and ask whether President Biden will face a challenge for the 2024 Democratic nomination.
Trump Pleads Not Guilty, Hunter Biden's Former Partner To Testify, and the GOP Embraces Vote Harvesting for 2024
June 16, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 32.5 MBRealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and associate editor and columnist A.B. Stoddard join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.
The Navy SEAL Fighting in Ukraine: Daniel Swift and the Pull of Combat
June 15, 2023 04:05 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOn today's "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters talks to the authors of one the site's most popular recent articles, “The Navy SEAL Who Went to Ukraine Because He Couldn’t Stop Fighting.” The tortured story of Daniel Swift, a decorated Navy SEAL who went AWOL, only to end up on the frontlines of Ukraine's war with Russia. It's a story about the complicated relationship some of America's most experienced veterans have with combat, the challenges of returning home, the desire to make a diff...
The Biden/Burisma Tapes and Trump Heads to Miami Courtroom
June 13, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 8.06 MBTom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the latest developments in the most recent indictment of President Trump. They also discuss Senator Chuck Grassley's claim that a Burisma executive has damaging tape recordings of conversations with both Hunter and Joe Biden.
Is CNN in a Tailspin? Pence and Christie Announce and RFK Jr. Visits the Southern Border
June 09, 2023 04:08 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MBEmily Jashinsky, culture editor of The Federalist news site, White House correspondent Phil Wegmann and RealClearPolitics president and cofounder Tom Bevan join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.
Robert Bryce and Jude Clemente on EVs, "Hard Hat Environmentalism," and Biden's Energy Future
June 08, 2023 13:37 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBJude Clemente, RealClear Energy editor and Robert Bryce , author and host of the Power Hungry Podcast, examine President Biden's approach to energy and the environment with moderator Andrew Walworth.
Remembering D-Day and Is There a Path for Christie or Pence?
June 06, 2023 16:14 - 16 minutes - 13.3 MBRealClearPolitics president and cofounder Tom Bevan joins Carl Cannon on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.
Who Won The Debt Standoff, The Bud Light Boycott and Is Chris Christie on a Kamikaze Mission?
June 02, 2023 04:05 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBMary Katharine Ham, writer at Outkick and host of the Getting Hammered podcast and Joe Concha, Fox contributor and columnist for The Messenger join RealClearPolitics president and cofounder Tom Bevan and moderator Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.
Kissinger's Betrayal with Stephen Young
June 01, 2023 04:05 - 48 minutes - 38.7 MBVisit RealClearPublishing for more information on“Kissinger’s Betrayal: How America Lost the Vietnam War” "Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcd Email comments and story suggestions to [email protected] Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash" Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.
Winners and Losers in the Debt Ceiling Standoff and Should Dianne Feinstein Resign?
May 30, 2023 04:05 - 12 minutes - 10.4 MBRealClearPolitics president and cofounder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss winners and losers in the confrontation over the debt ceiling between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden. Also, a new poll suggests that a majority of Californian voters believe Senator Dianne Feinstein cannot fulfill her responsibilities due to health issues. Is it time for her to resign?
Does Ron DeSantis' Twitter Failure Matter and Is It Time To Take The Debt Ceiling Seriously?
May 26, 2023 04:05 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBRealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.
"The Age of Danger" with Authors Andrew Hoehn and Thom Shanker
May 25, 2023 04:05 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MBFollow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcd Email comments and story suggestions to [email protected] Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash" Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.
Tim Scott's Path to the GOP Nomination and "The Book of Charlie"
May 23, 2023 15:47 - 11 minutes - 9 MBRealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss Tim Scott's presidential bid and David Von Drehle's new book, "The Book of Charlie."
The Durham Report, Dianne Feinstein's Return To The Senate, and The Rubio Report on Covid Origins
May 19, 2023 14:52 - 39 minutes - 32 MBEmily Jashinsky of the Federalist, RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann join Andrew Walworth on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast.
Why Did Trump Skip Iowa? And Biden Says White Supremacy Is America's Leading Terrorist Threat
May 16, 2023 04:05 - 15 minutes - 12.2 MBRealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon discuss Trump's decision not to fly to Iowa this past weekend, leaving the state to fellow GOP presidential contender Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida. Also a look at President Joe Biden's weekend commencement speech at Howard University, a historically Black college where Biden told the audience that white supremacy was "the most dangerous terrorist threat to our homeland."
Takeaways from Trump's CNN Townhall, Investigating Biden Family Business, and The Pope's Dilemma in China
May 12, 2023 04:05 - 34 minutes - 28 MBTom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Eric Felten join Andrew Walworth to discuss the political repercussions of Donald Trump's appearance on CNN. Also, the latest chapter in House Republicans' continuing investigation into the Biden family's business activities, and the Vatican's efforts to protect Catholics inside China as Beijing increasingly cracks down on religious freedom.
Biden Trails Trump in New Post/ABC Poll and Trump vs. DeSantis in Iowa
May 09, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 8.23 MBAccording to a Washington Post-ABC News survey, President Joe Biden's approval rating has reached a new low and a growing number of voters doubt his "mental acuity." He now trails both Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis in head-to-head match ups. Also this week, Trump and DeSantis will make appearances in Iowa. RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.
Trump and CNN: Let the Lovefest Begin? Also, Biden's Border Woes, and Nikki Haley Tries To Thread the Needle on Abortion
May 05, 2023 13:35 - 35 minutes - 28.3 MBA.B. Stoddard, Carl Cannon, and Phil Wegmann join Andrew Walworth on today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast to preview next week's town hall appearance by Donald Trump on CNN, the network he once called "the enemy of the people." Also President Joe Biden draws criticism from both the left and right for his decision to deploy troops to the southern border, and GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley tries to find some middle ground on abortion.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner: Is The Press Too Cozy With The Administration?
May 02, 2023 04:05 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBRealClearPolitics 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.
Are You Ready For A Biden/Trump Rematch in 2024?
April 28, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBRealClearPolitics 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 artific...
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon Are Both Out: What it Means for Cable News and US Politics
April 25, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 11.4 MBOn 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.
Ronald Bailey Joins the Panel: The Rush to Regulate Artificial Intelligence and RFK Jr. Runs For President
April 21, 2023 12:55 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MBReason Magazine science correspondent Ronald Bailey, RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon join Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.
DeSantis vs. Disney and the Bud Light Boycott
April 18, 2023 15:57 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MBRealClearPolitics 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.
Emily Jashinsky Joins The Panel To Talk About Transgender Politics, Tim Scott's Chances, and Pentagon Leaks
April 14, 2023 04:38 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBCulture editor of the Federalist Emily Jashinsky, RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon join moderator Andrew Walworth on today's RCP Takeaway podcast.