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Midterm Countdown: One Week to Election Day
November 01, 2022 14:31 - 9 minutes - 7.39 MBRCP president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon look at the electoral map with one week left to Election Day. Did the Democrats miscalculate by putting abortion at the center of their midterm strategy?
Josh Kraushaar Joins The Panel to Talk About Whether the Red Wave is Real, The Fetterman/Oz Debate and The Youth Vote in the 2022 Midterms
October 28, 2022 19:03 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBWith the election less than two weeks away, the electoral map is trending red and some Democrats are already singing the blues. Can the Democrats come back? Also, a look at the fallout from the Pennsylvania Senate debate, and an examination of the 2022 youth vote: a new poll predicts a “Gen Z Wave,” but will young voters show up at the ballot box and if so, what impact will they have on the final results? Co-founder and president of RCP Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and Axio...
New Polling Shows Catholic Voters May Hold The Key in Six Swing States
October 27, 2022 17:14 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBMatthew Bunson of EWTN News, joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon and Andrew Walworth to discuss a brand new poll conducted jointly by EWTN and RealClear Opinion Research of Catholic voters in six swing states just weeks before the 2022 midterms.
Midterm Countdown: Two Weeks Until Election Day 2022
October 25, 2022 15:23 - 9 minutes - 7.68 MBRealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon look at the national map two weeks before election day. What do the RCP averages say about which party may win control of Congress?
A New Way to Look at Polling from RCP, Biden's Midterm Strategy, and the Surprisingly Close Senate Race in Utah
October 21, 2022 14:30 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBOn today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast, a look at the RCP Polling Accountability Project, a new initiative designed to shed light on polling accuracy. Also, a look at President Biden’s midterm strategy, and an examination of the Senate race in Utah, where incumbent Republican Mike Lee is in a surprisingly close race with independent candidate Evan McMullin. Associate editor and columnist A. B. Stoddard, president and co-founder Tom Bevan, and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon join A...
Costs of War with Stephanie Savell
October 21, 2022 01:16 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBOn the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Contributor John Waters speak with Stephanie Savell, the Co-Director of the Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International Relations at Brown University. Savell is an anthropologist, who researches militarism, security, and civic engagement in relation to the United States post-9/11 wars. The Costs of War project takes an interdisciplinary approach to ask what are the real total costs of war? Have the post...
Massive Early Voting and Debates for the 2022 Midterms
October 18, 2022 14:45 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss the 2022 midterms. With only three weeks to go, huge numbers in early voting indicate that this election will be a high turnout midterm. Will debates move the needle when a significant portion of voters have already cast their votes? Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, and Friday as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Stay informed with context and perspect...
Jan 6 Hearings: Is This The "October Surprise" Democrats Are Counting On?
October 14, 2022 20:47 - 6 minutes - 5.18 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the latest revelations from the January 6 hearings and their effect on the 2022 midterm elections.
Inflation Update: Biden Says He Has "More Work to Do"
October 13, 2022 14:38 - 10 minutes - 8.39 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss President Biden's response to the latest inflation numbers, and the effect inflation will have on the 2022 midterms.
Jason Kander “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD”
October 11, 2022 17:50 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn today's episode of the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen and RCD contributor Todd Carney, speak with Jason Kander, veteran, politician and most recently author of “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD” In 2006, Kander served as a military intelligence officer in Afghanistan for the Army Reserve. After returning to civilian life, Kander entered politics serving in his home state of Missouri’s House of Representatives in 2008, and then in 2012 as th...
RealClear Poll Averages Updated, Catholics on Biden, and Sen Tim Scott's Mission
October 07, 2022 15:45 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn this Friday's news roundup, The Takeaway looks at the RealClear poll averages less than 5 weeks out from the 2022 midterms. What are the options for Democrats to retain control of the House and the Senate in the remaining weeks before the election? What are the prospects for Republicans to take both houses? Also this week, a new RealClear Opinion Research survey conducted in concert with Catholic television network EWTN looks at American Catholics' attitudes toward President Biden and the...
Escape From Kabul
October 06, 2022 20:05 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBOn today's RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig, talk with Jamie Roberts, the director of a new documentary on HBO/Max “Escape From Kabul” about the chaotic evacuation of civilians from Afghanistan in August of last year. The documentary uses never before seen archival footage and interviews with participants and eyewitnesses from the Marines on the ground to the Taliban forces who took over the city. Roberts is also the director of “Four Hours a...
October Surprises for Walker, Oz and Fetterman Plus Elon Fixes Ukraine
October 04, 2022 14:48 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss "October Surprises" in the Georgia and Pennsylvania Senate races. Plus, Elon Musk proposes a compromise between Ukraine and Russia sparking a firestorm in the Twitterverse. Join us each week on Tuesday and Thursday, and Friday as RealClear’s journalists discuss the issues of the day. Stay informed with context and perspective on the RealClearPolitics Takeaway. Be sure to rate and re...
Sean Trende Joins The Panel to Discuss Who Will Win the Midterms, the Politics of Hurricane Ian and Whether Voters Will Embrace “Bidenomics”
September 30, 2022 18:52 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBTom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Washington bureau chief, and Sean Trende, senior elections analyst, join Andrew Walworth to discuss how the White House is handling economic issues in the lead up to the midterms and the politics of Hurricane Ian. Also Sean Trende discusses his latest analysis of the race for the House of Representatives.
White House "Doubles Down" on Biden's Gaffe About Late Congresswoman and the GOP's New Plan for the Culture Wars
September 29, 2022 14:34 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MBWhite House Correspondent Phil Wegmann joins Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss President Biden's recent gaffe concerning the late Rep. Jackie Walorski, (R-Ind.) White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about the gaffe in the White House briefing, as reporters sought to clarify the President's words. Also, a look at a new Republican Study Committee policy memo, called the “Family Policy Agenda,” which includes more than 80 recommendations that they will try to ma...
Six Weeks to the Midterms: Can Democrats Run the Table?
September 27, 2022 14:57 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBRealClearPolitics Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon joins RCP White House Correspondent Philip Wegmann to discuss Democrats' prospects for the midterms. What are the White House plans to try and retain control of the House? 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 Takeaway. Subscribe to Carl Cannon's Morning Note Find podcasts and more on RealClearPoli...
Kristen Soltis Anderson Joins the Panel to Talk About Whether Ron DeSantis is the Real "Trump 2.0," the Democratic Midterm "Surge," and The GOP's Commitment to America
September 23, 2022 17:22 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBRepublican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson joins RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and host Andrew Walworth on today’s RCP Takeaway podcast. They discuss the Republican’s “Commitment to America” announced this week by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and discuss whether Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is positioning himself to take on Donald Trump in 2024. Also, a look at the Democratic uptick in recent polling. What does it mean f...
Stuart Scheller, "Crisis of Command"
September 22, 2022 15:36 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBToday on the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” RCD editor David Craig, contributor John Waters, and host John Sorensen speak with retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller, about holding the political and military leadership accountable for the chaotic withdrawal and ultimate Taliban victory after 20 years of fighting in Afghanistan. Scheller, an infantry officer who in part became well known for viral videos on Facebook in which he criticized command for the pull out, is now the au...
Stuart Scheller Crisis of Command
September 21, 2022 17:36 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBToday on the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” RCD editor David Craig, contributor John Waters, and host John Sorensen speak with retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller, about holding the political and military leadership accountable for the chaotic withdrawal and ultimate Taliban victory in Afghanistan. Scheller, an infantry officer who in part became well known for viral videos on Facebook in which he criticized command for the pull out, is now the author of a new memoir looki...
The White House Walks Back Biden's 60 Minutes Interview and Martha's Vineyard Votes Immigrants Off the Island
September 20, 2022 16:22 - 13 minutes - 11 MBOn today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast, RCP co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the reaction to President Biden's television appearance on 60 Minutes, as well as the political impact of Florida Governor Ron Desantis' decision to send illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, who have since been relocated to the Massachusetts mainland.
Andrew Milburn of The Mozart Group: The War for Ukraine
September 16, 2022 20:20 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBOn this edition of the RealClear Defense podcast Hotwash, John Sorensen hosts retired Marine Colonel Andrew Milburn, Founder and CEO of the Mozart Group, an organization that is training Ukrainian frontline units in the war against Russian occupation. Milburn retired from the Marine Corps as a colonel in 2019. His last position in uniform was as deputy commander of Special Operations Command Central, and prior to that, commanding officer of the Marine Raider Regiment and Combined Special Ope...
The New Hampshire Primary and New Subpoenas for The January 6 Investigation
September 13, 2022 18:45 - 11 minutes - 9.24 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the New Hampshire primary and the politics behind a new round of subpoenas issued by the Justice Department regarding the government's January 6 investigation.
The Future of The Royal Family, The Return of John Podesta, and Are Parents the Key Swing Voters in the 2022 Midterms?
September 09, 2022 19:25 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBOn today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast, White House correspondent Phil Wegmann, joins RCP co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and moderator Andrew Walworth to discuss changing public attitudes toward the Royal Family in the wake of Queen Elizabeth’s death. Also, will parents be the most important swing voters in the 2022 midterms, and the return of controversial former Clinton aide John Podesta to the White House, where he will oversee $370 billion ...
Fetterman and Oz Will Debate, Hillary Clinton Says She Won't Run Again for President, But What About Michelle Obama?
September 08, 2022 14:56 - 9 minutes - 7.29 MBOn today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway, RCP co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the latest developments in the Pennsylvania senate race and Hillary Clinton's announcement that she will not seek the presidency. Is she sending a message to Joe Biden?
Is Biden's New Strategy of Attacking MAGA Republicans Going to Help Democrats in November?
September 08, 2022 14:35 - 11 minutes - 9.07 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon look ahead to the 2022 midterms and discuss how President Biden's new rhetoric will shape campaigns over the homestretch. Also, a judge grants former President Trump's request for a special master to review the documents seized by the FBI during its raid on Mar-a-Lago.
Susan Crabtree Joins the Panel to Discuss Biden's "Soul of America" Speech
September 02, 2022 18:57 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBRealClearPolitics national correspondent Susan Crabtree joins RCP president and co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and Andrew Walworth to review President Biden's speech last night in Philadelphia. Also, a look at new data showing a decline in students' math and language skills during Covid, and what polls now say about Democratic chances in the 2022 midterms.
Previewing Biden's Philadelphia Speech, Also Sarah Palin's Loss, and Serena Williams' Victory
September 01, 2022 17:58 - 9 minutes - 7.7 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon look ahead to President Joe Biden's address to the nation tonight in Philadelphia. They also discuss rank choice voting and its role in the defeat of Sarah Palin in a special election for the House of Representatives in Alaska, and congratulate Serena Williams on last night's victory at the US Open Tennis Tournament.
The Afghanistan Anniversary and Biden to Speak Out on Crime
August 30, 2022 16:24 - 11 minutes - 9.15 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the political fall out from the US withdrawal from Afghanistan at its one-year anniversary. Also, a preview of President Biden's speech on crime and gun control to be given during today's appearance in Pennsylvania, a key swing state in the 2022 midterms.
Emily Jashinsky Joins the Panel to Discuss the Politics of Cancelling Student Debt, the Latest on the Mar-a-Lago Raid, and Will Abortion Help Democrats in November?
August 26, 2022 12:37 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBEmily Jashinsky, Culture Editor of the Federalist website, joins RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and moderator Andrew Walworth to discuss the Justice Department’s strategy concerning the Mar-a-Lago raid, the reaction to President Biden’s proposal to forgive student debt, and what this week’s primaries say about the Democratic Party’s chances to hold the House in the 2022 midterms.
Writer/Director Abi Damaris Corbin Discusses Her New Film "Breaking," a Portrait of a Veteran at the Breaking Point
August 25, 2022 16:45 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MBWriter/Director Abi Damaris Corbin discusses her new film, "Breaking," based on the real-life story of the late Brian Brown-Easley, a former Marine Corps veteran who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank with a bomb threat in 2017.
Primary Day: Showdowns in New York and Florida and Are Twitter's User Numbers Real?
August 23, 2022 18:30 - 10 minutes - 8.55 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon discuss today's primaries in New York and Florida. Also a look at the implications of a new whistleblower report that allegedly supports Elon Musk's accusation that Twitter overcounts the number of real subscribers on its platform.
Can the Democratic Party's Brand Be Improved?
August 19, 2022 02:01 - 32 minutes - 31.3 MBRCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon speaks with Ken and Daryl Weber, the authors of the new RealClear Publishing book, "Branding Democrats: A Top-to-Bottom Reimagining of Campaign Strategies." The father and son team of Ken Weber political strategist and commentator and his son Daryl Weber, a marketing and branding expert, prescribe a radical new approach for the Democratic Party.
What's Next for Liz Cheney?
August 18, 2022 15:06 - 9 minutes - 7.61 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the results of Tuesday's primaries in Wyoming, passage of the "Inflation Reduction Act," and the salience of crime in the 2022 midterms.
Today's Primaries: Liz Cheney and Sarah Palin On The Ballot
August 16, 2022 15:31 - 11 minutes - 9.32 MBOn today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway, RCP co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss what's at stake in Tuesday's primaries in Alaska and Wyoming. Also, a look at the one-year anniversary of the the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.
Merrick Garland Speaks Out on the Mar-a-Lago Raid, Is a Bigger IRS a Good Idea, and Remembering Rep. Jackie Walorski
August 12, 2022 12:35 - 31 minutes - 25 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann join Andrew Walworth to discuss the latest developments in the raid of former President Trump's home and office, President Biden's statements on inflation, and remember the late Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana who died recently in a car accident with two of her staffers.
Analyzing Tuesday's Primary Results and "Zero Inflation?"
August 11, 2022 16:02 - 8 minutes - 6.46 MBRealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon talk about Tuesday's primary results and President Biden's statement that the US economy experienced "zero inflation" in July.
The FBI Raid on Mar-a-Lago: What's Next for Trump?
August 09, 2022 16:49 - 9 minutes - 7.53 MBCarl Cannon and Tom Bevan discuss the political implications of Monday's FBI raid on former President Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago. Does this increase the chances that Trump will run in 2024?
Sean Trende Joins The Panel: Have Democrats Regained Momentum?
August 05, 2022 13:37 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBRealClearPolitics senior elections analyst Sean Trende joins Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon, co-founder and president Tom Bevan, and host Andrew Walworth to discuss whether Tuesday's election results point to an improvement of Democratic chances for November.
The War Against the Islamic State with Michael Gordon
August 04, 2022 16:23 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBRealClearDefense Contributor John Waters and "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen speak with Michael Gordon national security correspondent at the Wall Street Journal, about his new book “Degrade and Destroy: The Inside Story of the War Against the Islamic State, From Barack Obama to Donald Trump.” 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,...
Should Speaker Pelosi Go to Taiwan, Tuesday's Primaries, and Deshaun Watson's Suspension
August 02, 2022 14:41 - 11 minutes - 9.43 MBTom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the potential impact of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, Tuesday's primaries in Arizona, Missouri and Michigan, and the NFL's decision to suspend Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for six games for allegations of sexual misconduct.
The White House Says There's No Recession and Are Billionaires Ruining American Politics?
July 29, 2022 19:22 - 22 minutes - 18 MBThe White House says the US is not in a recession, even though Wednesday's economic numbers point to a second quarter of shrinking GDP. What is the Democratic strategy for the economy, and will it affect the results of the midterms in November? Also, a look at a brand new poll from RealClear Opinion Research on attitudes toward billionaires. Carl Cannon and Tom Bevan join Andrew Walworth on this week's RealClearPolitics Takeaway.
A New Poll Reveals Key Issues for Catholic Voters in the 2022 Midterms
July 28, 2022 14:59 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MBA new poll taken by RealClear Opinion Research and EWTN News reveals how Catholic voters view the most significant issues in the 2022 midterm election, as well as their opinion on President Biden. Executive editor of EWTN News Matthew Bunson and RCP bureau chief Carl Cannon join Andrew Walworth on today's edition of the RealClearPolitics Takeaway to discuss.
Can The White House Redefine Recession and Will Biden Run in 2024?
July 26, 2022 14:52 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBThe Biden Administration is trying to argue that the US economy is not really entering a recession, as it prepares for what is likely to be another negative economic report due later this week. Carl Cannon and Tom Bevan discuss the White House strategy, and look ahead to 2024 and whether Joe BIden will be the Democratic nominee for president.
Should We End the Two-Party System? A 'Disputed Questions' Debate
July 22, 2022 11:10 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBFor years, but especially in recent times, many political observers have bemoaned the fact that American voters face a binary choice between the Democrats and the Republicans when it comes to party affiliation, and that the design of our political system has kept third, fourth, and fifth parties from gaining any real clout. Would we be better off if American voters had more options? Or does the current system – with all its flaws – still work just fine? Andrew Walworth is joined by a panel of...
Who Killed Lt VanDorn
July 21, 2022 04:05 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week a look at the documentary, “Who Killed Lt. VanDorn?” In a January 2014 training exercise off the coast of Virginia, pilot Lt. Wes VanDorn, his co-pilot Lt. Sean Snyder, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Collins died when VanDorn’s MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter caught fire and crashed into the frigid Atlantic. The MH-53E is the Navy’s largest, oldest, and most deadly aircraft. Today, we speak with Zach Stauffer, director of the feature documentary, “Who Killed Lt. VanDorn?” which e...
Inflation Burns while Democrats Fiddle: RCP Takeaway July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022 14:43 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MBDespite improving gas prices, inflation continues unabated driving Biden's plummeting poll numbers. RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss the democrats' current strategy. 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 RealCle...
Women Over 50: What Do They Want and Are They the Key to the 2022 Midterms?
July 15, 2022 15:56 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MBWomen over 50 make up a large and growing share of registered voters in America, and they will undoubtedly play a key role in the 2022 midterms. On today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway, we look at a new survey of women over the age of 50 and examine the issues that matter most to them, all with an eye toward what may happen at the voting booth this November. The survey is part of an ongoing research project by AARP. A.B. Stoddard hosts, with panelists RCP Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon,...
Emily Jashinsky Joins the Panel to Discuss Gavin Newsom’s Presidential Plans, Biden’s Sinking Poll Numbers, and The Cultural Causes of Gun Violence
July 08, 2022 19:39 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBOn today’s RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast, Andrew Walworth is joined by RCP President and Co-founder Tom Bevan, Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon and Emily Jashinsky, culture editor at the Federalist and host of the Federalist Radio Hour.
A Tale of Two Latinas: Reps. Flores, Ocasio-Cortez and the Press
July 07, 2022 14:24 - 8 minutes - 6.85 MBOn today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast, RCP co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the different reception from the press received by two Latina representatives: Mayra Flores, Republican of Texas and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democrat of New York.
The Fourth of July and the Highland Park Shooting: What is Behind the Rise of Random Violence in America?
July 05, 2022 14:43 - 9 minutes - 7.5 MBOn July Fourth, a mass shooting took place during a parade in Highland Park, Illinois. On today's RealClearPolitics Takeaway podcast, RCP co-founder and president Tom Bevan and Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discuss the political gridlock that may be preventing governmental action, and possible solutions to random violence in America.