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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal

From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to pwpodcast@wsj.com

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27:42

Trump Moves to Reschedule Marijuana / A Federal...

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch ·

2026/04/24

The Trump administration shifts medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, opening up federal tax deductions that will be a boon to America's pot industry. Plus, President Trump suggests the federal government might step in to bail out or even buy Spirit Airlines, a precedent that progressives will love.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:02

Trump's Iran Ceasefire Extension, the U.S. Blockade,...

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2026/04/23

Donald Trump says the regime in Tehran is fractured, so the U.S. will hold off further strikes until its leaders "can come up with a unified proposal." What kind of a nuclear deal would be a U.S. victory that's worth accepting? Plus, as the White House ousts Navy Secretary John Phelan, who would be a worthy replacement?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:45

Virginia Narrowly Approves a 10-1 Democratic Gerrymander

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2026/04/22

Donald Trump won 46% of the vote in Virginia in 2024, yet Republicans might soon control only 9% of the House seats. How can Democrats seriously argue this is a win for "fairness"? What else did the GOP expect, after it started this gerrymandering race to the bottom in Texas? And what can fed-up voters do about it?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:01

Zohran Mamdani's Grocery Store and Kathy Hochul's...

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2026/04/21

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to help New York City balance its budget with a new tax on second homes over $5 million, but what if wealthy owners simply leave? Plus, Mayor Zohran Mamdani offers new details about his proposed government-run grocery stores, including a $30 million plan to build one in East Harlem.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:50

Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iran Take an...

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2026/04/20

Peace talks between the United States and Iran are scheduled to resume this week, but will the Iranians show up and what will they have to offer? Plus, Iran says it'll keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the U.S. lifts its blockade of Iranian ports as both sides try to work out an agreement over Iran’s nuclear program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:29

The California Governor's Race and the Eric Swalwell...

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch ·

2026/04/17

Eric Swalwell quits the campaign and Congress after several women allege sexual misconduct going back years. While other Democrats deny that they knew about this behavior, why didn't they take the rumors more seriously? Plus, is there a chance that California's jungle primary could nominate two Republicans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:11

Gerard Baker in Conversation with Texas Senator Ted Cruz

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch ·

2026/04/16

Speaking at WSJ Opinion Live in Washington, D.C., WSJ Editor at Large Gerard Baker and Texas Senator Ted Cruz discuss the war in Iran, the 2028 Republican primaries, and whether Mr. Cruz would accept a Supreme Court nomination.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:41

Paul Gigot in Conversation with U.S. Treasury...

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch ·

2026/04/15

Speaking at WSJ Opinion Live in Washington, D.C., WSJ Editorial Page Editor Paul Gigot and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discuss economic uncertainties amid the war with Iran, the AI competition between the U.S. and China and President Trump's postponed summit with Xi Jinping in May.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:54

The Artemis II Moon Mission—and What NASA Is Planning...

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2026/04/14

The success of Artemis II, including Friday's splashdown, brought new excitement to space exploration. Is this a good use of taxpayer money? Can the U.S. beat China's 2030 target for the next lunar landing? And how have private companies, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, changed the calculus? James B. Meigs joins to discuss.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:42

Donald Trump Tries to Squeeze Iran with a Naval Blockade

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2026/04/13

After talks break down between the U.S. and Iran, Donald Trump imposes a naval blockade against oil and other products going to or from Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz. Will this economic pressure force Iran's leaders to make concessions? Plus, voters in Hungary depose Viktor Orban despite JD Vance’s visit to support his campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:09

JD Vance Hits the Campaign Trail—in Budapest, Hungary

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2026/04/10

The Vice President flies to Europe to speak at a rally with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is trying to extend his 16 years in power amid elections this weekend. Why is JD Vance so invested in Orbán's re-election, and does the MAGA right have the wrong idea about the American interest in Hungary's politics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:13

Will Donald Trump Walk Away From NATO?

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2026/04/09

President Trump has signaled a potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO, citing a lack of support from allies during the Iran war. While NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described Wednesday’s White House meeting as 'frank and open,' the alliance remains under pressure as Trump maintains that NATO 'failed' its testing ground in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:37

President Trump Declares a Two-Week Ceasefire in Iran

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2026/04/08

The U.S. halts its strikes on Iran, saying its military objectives have been achieved, shortly after President Trump threatened that "a whole civilization will die" if the regime refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Yet the terms of any deal, including on the strait and Iran's nuclear program, so far remain an open question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:33

Trump's Budget Plan: a 10% Cut, but With $1.5...

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch ·

2026/04/07

The White House releases President Trump’s 2027 budget request, which calls for reducing domestic spending while adding money for the Pentagon, including to fund a "Golden Dome" missile defense. Will Congress heed or ignore these ideas? And what does the plan say about America's growing entitlement programs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:35

Trump Issues an Ultimatum to Iran After a Dramatic...

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch ·

2026/04/06

President Trump took a risk in ordering a high-risk rescue of a U.S. airman from Iranian territory. Now attention is focused on his threat to bomb Iran's electric power plants and bridges if the regime doesn't agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:58

Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi / NASA's...

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch ·

2026/04/03

President Trump removes AG Pam Bondi, shortly after ousting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Could this be the beginning of a larger cabinet shakeup, and who might lead the Justice Department next? Plus, NASA sends astronauts toward the moon for the first time since the end of the Apollo program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:45

Donald Trump Makes His Iran Case to the Nation

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch ·

2026/04/02

How effective was the President's primetime address on the U.S. military operation in Iran? Plus, Republicans agree to fund the Department of Homeland Security with the exception of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, bringing an end to the long lines and chaos at TSA checkpoints in U.S. airports.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:45

The Supreme Court Debates Birthright Citizenship,...

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch ·

2026/04/01

As Donald Trump watches from the public seats, the Justices consider his order to reinterpret the 14th Amendment and deny citizenship to babies whose parents are in the U.S. illegally or temporarily. While he argues that birth tourism and illegal migration make this necessary, Solicitor General John Sauer faces tough questioning.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:50

America's Money Migration: Democratic States Keep...

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2026/03/31

The IRS releases new figures on income migration between 2022 and 2023, which show taxpayers continuing to flee high-tax states for more welcoming ones, including Florida, Texas, and Tennessee. But Democratic leaders aren't getting the message, as Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signs a new millionaire's tax.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:15

Who's Winning in Iran After a Month of War?

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2026/03/30

The U.S. continues to make military progress but its strategic goals remain elusive. President Trump contemplates sending ground troops for discrete missions in Iran, and financial markets try to assess the economic impact of the Iran oil shock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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