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RealClearPolitics Podcast

RealClearPolitics Podcast

By: RealClearPolitics Carl Cannon Tom Bevan
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  • The Redistricting Referendum in Virginia

    The Redistricting Referendum in Virginia
    Apr 21 2026
    Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s redistricting referendum in Virginia and President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh, whose Senate confirmation hearings start today. Then, Editor in Chief of Jewish Insider - Josh Kraushaar joins the guys to discuss Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and other Democrats’ views on the Iran War and Israel, the relationship between AIPAC and the Democratic Party, and how anti-Israeli candidates will fare in the midterms. And lastly, they discuss President Trump’s reaction to news that Tim Cooke is retiring as CEO of Apple, and reports that Democratic PAC ActBlue’s executives and lawyer have invoked their fifth amendment privileges 146 times in depositions with congressional committees investigating alleged donor fraud on the group’s fundraising platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    50 mins
  • Are We Winning the War?

    Are We Winning the War?
    Apr 20 2026
    Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest news on The Iran War, including the seizure of an Iranian flagged freighter by the U.S. Navy and the prospects for a second round of peace talks. Then, Fox News contributor Mary Katherine Hamm joins the guys to discuss “MAHA moms” and what the GOP can do to appeal to them in the midterms. Also, Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is accused of making a Nazi salute at a political rally, drawing comparisons to coverage of Elon Musk. Then finally, they discuss a new article in the Atlantic alleging FBI Director Kash Patel is an excessive drinker, and that current and former government officials worry that his behavior constitutes a national security risk. Patel denies the story and has threatened to sue the magazine for libel. Plus, they chat about the Democratic National Committee which has narrowed the list of potential hosts for their 2028 convention to five cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • The Straits of Hormuz are Open

    The Straits of Hormuz are Open
    Apr 17 2026
    Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest news on the opening of the Straits of Hormuz, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s use of biblical metaphors describing the War in Iran, and Republicans in Congress who oppose the White House on FISA reauthorization and Haitian deportation. Then, they talk about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s use of $1.5 million in campaign funds to purchase copies of his new autobiography, accounting for two-thirds of the book’s total print sales. Also, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) faces charges of sexual misconduct, according to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and President Trump’s plans to build a memorial arch gained approval of the DC Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are named by the White House. Next, they chat about the politics of the decision by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund to cease support for LIV Golf. And finally, the guys dish up their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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