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RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan

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00:45:05

Democrats’ New Spring Break Destination: El Salvador

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2025/04/16

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador seeking the release of Abrego Garcia, and efforts by other Democrats including Senator Corey Booker (D-NJ) to visit the country. Also, Joe Biden gives a speech in Chicago attacking Donald Trump on social security. They also talk about U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement that The Justice Department filed suit against the state of Maine for violating Title IX. Also, New York Attorney

00:45:06

Trump Wants To Deport “Home-Grown” Criminals

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2025/04/15

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the Trump Administration’s interpretation of the recent Supreme Court decision on the deportation and imprisonment of Abrego Garcia, and Trump’s remarks that he has asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to explore the legality of sending “homegrown” criminals to Salvadoran prisons. They also talk about Harvard University’s reaction to Trump’s demand that the university roll back DEI and alter programs that the Administration says “fuel antisemitic

00:45:04

Will Carve-Outs For Tech Companies Undermine Trump’s...

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2025/04/14

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss whether Trump will in fact provide tariff relief for Chinese tech imports, and the internal struggle over tariff policy within the White House. They also talk about this weekend’s assault on the governor’s residence in Pennsylvania, and former Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz’s appearance on CNN, where she called accused murderer Luigi Mangione “a revolutionary, who’s famous, who’s handsome, who’s young, who’s smart, he’s a person who seems

00:45:02

Supreme Court Tells Trump: Bring Him Home

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2025/04/11

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a lower court ruling that says the Trump Administration must bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia - the man they mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador, and the administration’s response. Also, a look ahead to the 2028 midterm elections. Then, they talk about HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s claim during a cabinet meeting that his agency will launch a massive research effort, and will report to the

00:45:05

U.S. vs. China and Main Street vs. Wall Street

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2025/04/10

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the shifting White House rhetoric surrounding Trump’s trade policies. They also talk about yesterday’s House vote that would curtail federal judges’ ability to place nationwide injunctions on presidential orders, and whether the measure will pass in the Senate. Plus, Donald Trump’s executive order directing the Department of Justice to investigate former White House officials Chris Krebs and Miles Taylor, who Trump accused of “treason.” Also,

00:45:04

Trump's Tariff Moves

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2025/04/09

Tom Bevan, Phil Wegmann, and Richard Porter discuss Trump's surprise move pulling back on tariffs for everyone - except China. Then, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon & Sean Trende discuss Ken Paxton's entry into the TX GOP Senate primary, and the news a Trump judge ruled in favor of the AP in their suit against the administration. Next, Carl Cannon talks to Salena Zito, who visited a steel factory in PA and wrote about it for the Washington Post. And finally, Tom Bevan talks to John Kass about his column on

00:45:06

Supreme Court Hands Trump Two Victories in 24 Hours

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2025/04/08

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss this week’s Supreme Court decisions that at least temporarily allows Trump to continue policies that had been blocked by lower courts. They also talk about internal disagreements within the Trump White House when it comes to tariff policy. Then, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about Trump’s meeting with the Israeli prime minister. And lastly, Andrew talks to former chief economist of the World Bank and Brookings scholar Homi

00:45:04

Is Obama The Voice of Today’s Democratic Party?

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2025/04/07

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Former President Barrack Obama’s recent appearance at Hamilton College where he criticized the Trump Administration, and Kamala Harris’ speech on Trump’s policies where she told the audience, “I told you so”. They also talk about the market reaction to Trump’s tariffs. Amid growing calls for the president to negotiate lower trade barriers with allies and partners, will the Administration stand firm on across-the-board tariffs? Plus, they chat about

00:45:04

A President Who Was “Out Of It”

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2025/04/04

Andrew Walworth, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann and Unherd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky discuss the spate of new books being released on the Biden presidency, all of which recount efforts to hide Biden’s cognitive decline from the public. They also talk about the beginning of the Senate’s marathon debate over the budget resolution, and whether politicial pressure from constituents will lead any additional GOP members of Congress to break ranks with President Trump over

00:45:04

The World Reacts To Trump’s Tariffs

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2025/04/03

Andrew Walworth, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss the reaction to Trump’s tariff announcement, including a Senate vote to rescind tariffs against Canada that passed with the support of all Democrats and four Republicans. They also talk about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement today that he will run as an independent in his re-election bid, setting up a possible November showdown with Democrat Andrew Cuomo. Also, anti-Trump

00:45:04

“Liberation Day” Is Here

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2025/04/02

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the results of elections in two Florida congressional districts and a statewide contest for the state supreme court in Wisconsin. Plus, they chat about the political consequences of Trump’s tariff policies. Then, they talk about U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to seek the death penalty in the trial of Luigi Mangione, who is charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Also, a nursery school student in Britain is

00:45:04

Judge Stops Trump’s Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants

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2025/04/01

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the decision by a San Francisco judge to stop the Trump Administration from deporting up to 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants who are in the country illegally. They also talk about the fallout from the White House admission that it sent a Salvadoran who was suspected but not convicted of criminal behavior to the prison in El Salvador. Next, they discuss the decision to disinvite comedian Amber Ruffin from this spring’s White House Correspondents’

00:45:07

Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

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2025/03/31

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss tomorrow’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election and Elon Musk’s involvement, as well as Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley's bill to curtail activism by the courts, which was introduced today. They also talk about President's Trump’s remarks over the weekend saying he is “not joking” about a third run for the presidency. Plus, they look forward to Wednesday, which Trump has labeled “Liberation Day” as he plans to invoke new tariffs. Then, they discuss

00:45:05

ICE Detains Tufts University Student

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2025/03/28

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss ICE's apprehension of a Turkish graduate student at Tufts University. Also, New York Representative Elise Stefanik is not going to the United Nations, but will continue to serve in Congress. Plus, they talk about last night’s appearance by Elon Musk and 7 DOGE executives on Fox News. Then, Andrew talks to Presidential Historian Tevi Troy about episodes in American history where sensitive information was inadvertently leaked to the press,

00:45:05

Kristi Noem Tapes a PSA With Venezuelan Prisoners As...

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2025/03/27

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss today’s arrest of an illegal immigrant accused of being a leader of MS-13. Also, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits the Salvadoran prison where deported alleged Venezuelan gang members are being held to tape a video message discouraging illegal border crossing into the U.S. They also talk about next Tuesday’s special election in Florida’s sixth district to fill the seat vacated by Mike Walz, President Trump’s national security advisor

00:45:05

Trump White House vs. The Atlantic

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2025/03/26

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the release of text messages from the private thread of top US advisors discussing the strategy for U.S. strikes in Yemen, and the White House attack on Atlantic editor Jeffery Goldberg who was inadvertently included in the online discussion. They also talk about Senator Eric Schmidt’s hearings yesterday on how tech companies suppressed speech during the Biden administration, and the diplomatic maneuvering behind the second couple’s upcoming visit

00:45:04

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in Hot Water...

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2025/03/25

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the future of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in the wake of revelations that he invited Atlantic Editor Jeffrey Goldberg to join a private text thread discussing strategy for U.S. strikes in Yemen that included other high level Trump advisors. They also talk about a new profile of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in The Washington Post. Plus, they discuss reports that Columbia University’s

00:45:06

AOC and Bernie, Zelensky's Time Interview, Big Law...

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2025/03/24

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the duo’s “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour, the future of the Democratic Party, and whether Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. Then they discuss next steps in Ukraine and President Zelensky's cover-story interview in Time magazine. Comedian Conan O’Brien is awarded the Mark Twain Prize in a celebration that featured multiple jokes about President Trump. Also, former Utah Representative Mia Love, the first

00:45:04

DOGE Bro at the IRS

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2025/03/21

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Heather Wilhelm (Columnist for National Review) discuss Laura Ingraham's interview last night with Sam Corcos, a DOGE team leader working at the IRS. They also question - why the World Happiness Report is a sham, why Snow White is a train wreck, and why Gavin Newsom lied about LatinX? Then, Tom Bevan interviews Mark Penn, CEO of Stagwell, about the state of the Democratic party. And finally, Unknowns host Charlie Stone interviews author and lawyer - Scott Turow.

00:45:05

Trends from the 2024 Election

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2025/03/20

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and Sean Trende discuss the new data from David Shor on the 2024 elections. They also talk about the blithe response by some in the media to the ongoing attacks against Tesla and Trump's approval ratings and what that means for the 2025 and 2026 elections. Then lastly, Carl Cannon interviews Phil Wegmann, RCP White House Correspondent, about Donald Trump latest move shutting down the Dept. of Education.

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