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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
- 5764 - It’s the War, Stupid? / Trump’s Next Steps in Iran
Vice President JD Vance blames the big GOP shellacking on the unpopular war with Iran. Is he right? And will the President now try to strike a deal with the Iranian regime, keep up the blockade or start a new round of military strikes?
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Thu, 5 Nov 2026 - 32min - 5763 - A Generational Win for Democrats Sends the GOP Reeling
Democrats win one of the biggest midterm election victories in decades, sweeping Republicans out of the House and securing the Senate majority. What's behind this epic Republican loss and how does Donald Trump respond?
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Wed, 4 Nov 2026 - 31min - 5762 - Republicans Brace for a Blue Wave / The Supreme Court’s Case on Religious Schools, Again
After President Trump's closing argument talks up his D.C. renovations, what message might voters send? Plus, the Justices debate whether Colorado can deny money to Catholic preschools unless they enroll families who oppose them on sex and gender.
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Tue, 3 Nov 2026 - 25min - 5761 - Haley Stevens’s Surprise Senate Endorsement in Michigan
Democrat Haley Stevens shocks her party by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers instead of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. What does her reversal say about a rift among Democrats, and should both parties be concerned about a rise in antisemitism?
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Mon, 2 Nov 2026 - 29min - 5760 - The Ballot Measures: Taxes, Voter ID and Abortion, Plus Plenty of Odds and Ends
Voters will consider nearly 150, including: Will California or Colorado raise taxes, while getting voter ID? Will Virginia and Missouri have abortion in their constitutions? Will Arizona ban traffic cameras? And how about Idaho's official state gun?
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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - 22min - 5759 - The Key Senate Races to Watch on Election Night
Control of the Senate rests on a handful of races, mostly in GOP-leaning states such as Alaska, Texas, Kansas, Iowa and Ohio. Can Republicans survive the undertow of Donald Trump's unpopularity to hold a majority?
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Thu, 29 Oct 2026 - 28min - 5758 - Bibi Survives / A Delectable Cheesecake Factory Fight
Benjamin Netanyahu overperforms the polls in this week's election, though it isn't clear he can form a government. Plus, an ugly antisemitic ad in Michigan and Barack Obama's swipe at American cheesecake.
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Wed, 28 Oct 2026 - 28min - 5757 - Israel Votes, Weighing the Leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu
The country's first election since the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre is a referendum on the prime minister, but challenger Gadi Eisenkot says he's equally as tough. Plus, Brazil's Lula da Silva wins again, and Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela.
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Tue, 27 Oct 2026 - 24min - 5756 - Will the Midterms Show Shifting Coalitions for Democrats and Republicans?
Paul Gigot speaks with political scientist Ruy Teixeira about what could happen to moderate voices in the Democratic party if progressives succeed in the midterms, and what the potential results could mean for the Trump coalition in 2028.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 - 34min - 5755 - Justice Elena Kagan’s Gerrymandering Fix Is to Put Judges in Charge
Two weeks before the midterms, Justice Kagan accuses the Supreme Court of undermining democracy. But how much will gerrymandering help the GOP, and can't voters solve it? Plus, Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall favors a giant Social Security tax increase.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 - 25min - 5754 - Races in Minnesota and Michigan May Decide Senate Control
Abdul El-Sayed will test whether a Bernie Sanders Democrat can win in a swing state, while Republicans hope Michele Tafoya can pull off an upset in liberal Minnesota. Plus, the controversy over Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring opponent Amy Acton's mother.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 - 29min - 5753 - Closing Arguments in the Texas Senate Race
The Journal’s Jack Butler joins the show to debrief a reporting trip to Texas and how James Talarico is wooing Republican voters who aren’t warm to Ken Paxton. Plus, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby endorses a wealth tax grab and new death taxes.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 - 26min - 5752 - A Trump, Xi and Putin Summit?
President Trump doesn't rule out meeting with China and Russia as he ratchets up the pressure on Ukraine. Global View columnist Walter Russell Mead joins the show to unpack the larger thinking behind Trump's latest flurry of diplomacy.
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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 - 30min - 5751 - Donald Trump Moves Closer to an Alliance With Russia
The U.S. President escalates his strategy to end the Russia-Ukraine war by putting pressure only on Ukraine. Plus, what's behind the riots in France?
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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 - 26min - 5750 - California’s Prop. 40 Wealth Tax and the Economic Stakes
It's pitched as a one-time 5% retroactive tax on billionaire wealth, but money is already fleeing California in response, which is why Gov. Gavin Newsom backs Prop. 42 to nullify it. Plus, the latest inflation report shows prices up 3.7% in a year.
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Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - 24min - 5749 - Can Alaska Save the Senate Majority for Republicans?
Sen. Dan Sullivan says the road to a Republican majority in the Senate goes through Alaska, but can he overcome a challenge from not just Mary Peltola, but also the confusion caused by ranked choice voting and “Decoy Dan” Sullivan?
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Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 27min - 5748 - A Starlink Slowdown in Ukraine?
Ukraine says its satellite data is being throttled and hamstringing the country’s ability to defend against Vladimir Putin. Plus, NATO’s top military commander unveils a plan to defend the alliance in the event Putin widens his war.
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Wed, 14 Oct 2026 - 29min - 5747 - Could Texas Turn Blue, and South Carolina, Too?
Sen. Darline Graham avoids another serious debate misstep, but recent polls show her only a point ahead of Democrat Annie Andrews. Plus, the GOP spends millions to try to save Ken Paxton in Texas, as the press publishes more damaging leaked recordings.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 - 24min - 5746 - Donald Trump’s ‘Diesel Deal’ and ‘Energy Ceasefire’
Donald Trump looks to end the Russia-Ukraine war by making a fuel deal with Vladimir Putin, and calls for an energy ceasefire. Plus, Donald Trump says he may resume a military campaign against the Houthis after the Riyadh airport bombing.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 - 26min - 5745 - Senate Candidates Debate: Medicare for All, Tariffs, Iran and Social Security
What did voters learn from TV showdowns in Michigan, Maine and Iowa? Republicans are on defense about tariffs, while Democrats struggle to explain abolishing health insurance. Meantime, Abdul El-Sayed won't say Iran is a bigger threat than Israel.
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Fri, 9 Oct 2026 - 26min - 5744 - Marco Rubio Hails the Accomplishments of Western Civilization
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a speech in Greece defending the achievements of Western civilization. Plus, riots break out across France over school conditions, and the country’s gloomy economic outlook looms large over the protests.
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Thu, 8 Oct 2026 - 24min - 5743 - Can Anduril Help Fix American Shipbuilding?
The defense technology company is betting it can speed up production of U.S. Navy attack submarines. Christian Brose of Anduril joins Kate B. Odell to unpack the new venture announced this week with the Trump Administration.
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Wed, 7 Oct 2026 - 27min - 5742 - Justice Samuel Alito on Originalism, ‘Speechifying’ Colleagues, and Media Caricatures
In a wide-ranging interview, Justice Alito talks about his legal approach; his decision to sit out the Suncor v. Boulder County climate case; the "very unfair" media portrayals; and threats to the Court that he sees as historically unprecedented.
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Tue, 6 Oct 2026 - 57min - 5741 - Sen. Thom Tillis on Losing Friends, Antagonizing Trump, and the GOP’s Future
As he eyes retirement, the North Carolinian reflects on his biggest regret, tussles with President Trump, worries for Republicans in the midterms, views on JD Vance vs. Marco Rubio, and his new book, “How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents.”
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Mon, 5 Oct 2026 - 25min - 5740 - Pete Hegseth Says ‘No Beardos, No Weirdos’ / Donald Trump’s AI Safety Accord
The Defense Secretary's speech to the troops includes a welcome focus on drone warfare, but he also picks cultural fights that drown out his larger message. Plus, Donald Trump gathers tech leaders to sign a “morally binding” pact on controls.
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Fri, 2 Oct 2026 - 24min - 5739 - Justice Alito Recuses From the Supreme Court’s Big Climate Case
Can cities and counties sue oil companies for global climate change? The Supreme Court is starting a new term with case asking that question, Suncor v. Boulder County. Alas, Justice Samuel Alito now says he'll recuse, which could lead to a 4-4 split.
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Thu, 1 Oct 2026 - 22min - 5738 - The Democratic ‘Affordability’ Ruse
Democratic candidates are running on the high cost of living, but their policy plans would drive up the cost of groceries, gas and houses. Plus, do Democrats really regret the excesses of “woke”?
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 - 28min - 5736 - How Senate Republicans Frame the Midterms / Pope Leo Draws 800,000 in France
The Senate debates college sports, data centers, and stock trading, as the GOP tries to send a final message to voters before the November election. Plus, Pope Leo gets a warm welcome in secular Paris, as he speaks on AI, assisted suicide, and more.
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 - 24min - 5735 - An Inside Look at the Drone War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has demonstrated how modern warfare is changing by using data and drones. Jillian Melchior tells Paul Gigot about what she saw at a command center in Ukraine and how the U.S. military can learn from what's happening in Europe.
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Mon, 28 Sep 2026 - 30min - 5734 - Wrapping Up the Trump-Xi Summit / The President vs. the White House Press Corps
Donald Trump's meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping result in an extended trade truce, as Beijing presses the U.S. on its stance regarding Taiwan. Meantime, a federal judge halts Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
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Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 26min - 5733 - A Standoff of Presidents at the U.N.
President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered defiant speeches targeting each other at this week's U.N. General Assembly, giving no indication that a peace agreement is near or that Iran intends to reach a deal before the midterm elections.
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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - 22min - 5732 - What’s on Trump’s Agenda With Xi?
President Trump will host China’s Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner at the White House. But behind all the pomp, will he press Beijing to stop supporting Iran? And will Trump hold back weapons from Taiwan?
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 27min - 5731 - Donald Trump's U.N. Speech on Iran and 'Super Intelligence'
He gets applause for saying Iran can't be allowed nuclear weapons, while dismissing the idea of any global regulator for artificial intelligence. While in New York, he also holds diplomatic meetings, plus a friendly chat with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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Tue, 22 Sep 2026 - 21min - 5730 - Sen. Ted Cruz on Justice Thomas and the Supreme Court’s Future
Sen. Ted Cruz sits down with Paul Gigot to discuss why the current makeup of the Supreme Court is the best in his lifetime, his thoughts about running for president, and his new book, “Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas.”
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Mon, 21 Sep 2026 - 29min - 5729 - The Houthis Seize a Red Sea Chokepoint / Rep. Salazar's Immigration Warning to Trump
Iranian proxies send oil prices up again, as the Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping, while an Iraqi militia strikes Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline. Plus, a GOP congresswoman in Florida tells Trump in a TV ad that Hispanic supporters feel betrayed.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 25min - 5728 - Mitch Daniels on Life Lessons from Politics and Academia
Paul Gigot speaks with former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels about the future of the Republican party, the changes he made while president of Purdue University, and his new book, “Impatience Is a Virtue.”
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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 - 30min - 5727 - The Facts on the Ground in Ukraine
Kate Odell speaks with Jillian Melchior from Lviv about Russia's new jet-powered drones and how Ukraine is using real-time battlefield pictures to hold the line on the front. Plus, can a bill moving through the U.S. House of Representatives this week put more economic pressure on Vladimir Putin?
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Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - 24min - 5726 - Trump's USPS Plan for Mail Ballots Loses at the Supreme Court
The Justices won't revive Trump's proposal for the U.S. Postal Service to regulate ballots, as border czar Tom Homan says there's no plan to send ICE to the polls. Plus, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh weighs interest rates, after a worrying inflation report.
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Tue, 15 Sep 2026 - 23min - 5725 - Will an AI Slowdown Calm Fears About its Development?
The CEOs of companies building artificial intelligence call for a developmental slowdown and regulation, while Donald Trump says China will win if the U.S. slows down.
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Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - 25min - 5724 - Lessons Learned and Changes Made 25 Years After 9/11
Dan Henninger, Bill McGurn and Paul Gigot recall their experience on 9/11 and whether the war on terror succeeded.
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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 27min - 5723 - ‘In the War Room’ After Six Months of Conflict with Iran
Iran still poses a threat to oil products flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, but where does the U.S.-Israel alliance stand after October 7? Elliot Kaufman joins Paul Gigot to discuss the current stalemate and his new book, “In the War Room.”
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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 28min - 5722 - A Trump Plan to Pay Stay-at-Home-Moms?
Press reports suggest the Trump Administration is drafting a proposal to spend federal welfare dollars on stay-at-home parents. Plus, a new report from the American Enterprise Institute reveals what teachers are studying in graduate school.
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Wed, 9 Sep 2026 - 25min - 5721 - The GOP's Midterm Convention / Ex-Aides Turn On Sen. John Fetterman
Republicans prepare to gather in Dallas, amid concerns of a possible blue wave in November, with Senate seats at risk in Iowa, Alaska, and maybe Texas, where James Talarico leads Ken Paxton. Plus, what to make of leaks that Fetterman has checked out?
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Tue, 8 Sep 2026 - 23min - 5720 - Make Hollywood Great Again? Donald Trump Wants Tax Subsidies for Movie Making
After meeting with Jon Voight, President Trump calls on Congress to pass film "incentives" to keep jobs in California. Plus, the number of people on food stamps has dipped by nearly six million, but Democrats are pushing to weaken the GOP's reforms.
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Fri, 4 Sep 2026 - 24min - 5719 - Donald Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal and Concerns About Bonds
Donald Trump's Venezuela oil deal comes into clearer focus, but what does it mean for American policy in Latin America? Plus, should Americans worry about rising interest rates as bond yields fall?
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Thu, 3 Sep 2026 - 33min - 5718 - Dan Driscoll and the Pentagon's Leadership Churn
What does the Army secretary's resignation mean for the war in Iran and the Trump agenda? Meanwhile, House Democrats vow to punish two members who helped pass GOP bills.
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Wed, 2 Sep 2026 - 25min - 5717 - Donald Trump's Case for Building More Data Centers: Taxes, Jobs and Chinese AI
As midterm candidates from both parties try to make data centers a political bogeyman, what's the reality of their water and electricity use, and can the U.S. risk a slowdown that hands China a technological edge in artificial intelligence?
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Tue, 1 Sep 2026 - 24min - 5716 - A New Exchange of Fire Between the U.S. and Iran
Iran's leaders worry about the U.S. economic squeeze as the United States and Iran trade fire in the Persian Gulf region. Plus, faculty at the University of North Carolina fail to undermine the school’s new School of Civic Life and Leadership.
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 - 26min - 5715 - Mail Ballots, the USPS, and the Supreme Court / Meta's Settlement on Youth Mental Health
The Justices lift a hold on President Trump's effort to make the postal service a ballot regulator, but the case is only starting. Plus, Meta settles a bellwether trial for $18 billion, plus changes such as time limits for teens on Instagram.
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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 27min - 5714 - Inside WSJ Opinion's 'The Path to Zero' Documentary on the Chaotic Retreat From Afghanistan
Paul Gigot talks with producer Michael Pack about the Journal's new documentary looking back on the August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, through the stories of the soldiers and diplomats who saw it.
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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 29min - 5713 - Paul Ryan's Big Idea to Revamp American Welfare
Paul Ryan's Big Idea to Revamp American Welfare
The former Speaker of the House joins Potomac Watch to discuss new state experiments to help more Americans move off of food stamps and Medicaid.
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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 31min - 5712 - Abdul El-Sayed Keeps Driving Left / Linda McMahon's College Call to Action
GOP voters in South Carolina pick Darline Graham or Ralph Norman; Michigan's El-Sayed won't pivot; and Texas and Iowa Senate seats are now tossups. Plus, Education Secretary McMahon pushes universities on admissions, tuition and diversity of mind.
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Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 25min - 5711 - Trump Escalates His Trade War With Canada and His Sanctions War with Iran
The President threatens a 50% tariff on cars and parts from Canada, while the U.S. Treasury launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran.
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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 30min - 5710 - Does Anyone Understand America’s Taiwan Policy?
South Carolina Senate hopeful Darline Graham flubs a question about Taiwan, but are other politicians just as confused about this vital national security issue? Plus, the Walt Disney Company's ABC sues the FCC on First Amendment grounds.
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Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 25min - 5709 - Trump Pauses His 50% Canada Tariffs / The West Coast Refuels Under a Jones Act Waiver
President Trump holds off taxing more imports, including hockey sticks and building materials, saying an agreement is near. But what about his USMCA trade deal? Plus, he extends a Jones Act waiver, letting U.S. fuel be shipped freely to California.
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Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 22min - 5708 - A Socialist Senator from Florida?
State legislator Angie Nixon manages a surprise victory in Florida's Democratic Senate primary, but is a candidate who supports a 5% annual wealth tax a gift to Republicans in the state? Meanwhile, President Trump pulls back on U.S. military exercises with South Korea and says he can manage U.S. interests with his own personal relationship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
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Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 27min - 5707 - The Florida Race to Succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Alaska's Latest Ranked-Choice Fiasco
Byron Donalds leads for the Republican nomination, while David Jolly is the Democratic favorite. Meantime, socialist candidates are popping up in Florida, too. Plus, Alaska’s race for Senate has two men named Dan Sullivan, and that's only the start.
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Tue, 18 Aug 2026 - 25min - 5706 - The Military Needs Funds, But Will the Bills Get Paid?
Congress worries about military readiness in the Middle East, but are Democrats willing to approve the funds to fix the problem? Plus, social media companies get the Big Tobacco treatment in a new round of lawsuits.
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Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - 28min - 5705 - New York City Takes on Amazon and Second Homeowners
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces support for the Delivery Protection Act, to force Amazon to hire its own drivers in the Big Apple. Plus, a legal challenge claiming a botched rollout temporarily halts the mayor’s pied-a-terre tax.
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Fri, 14 Aug 2026 - 25min - 5704 - Duke Law Admissions, Haverford's Legal Settlement, and Michigan's Grading Policy
The Justice Department accuses Duke Law of illegal race preferences and flouting the Supreme Court. Haverford College settles claims of a hostile environment for Jewish students. And the University of Michigan ends grades for first-semester freshmen.
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 - 21min - 5703 - The Badger State Says No to Socialism
Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong loses her bid to be the Democratic candidate for governor in Wisconsin, but only by a few thousand votes. What will the Democratic Party learn from her defeat, and is Milwaukee county executive David Crowley really a "moderate"? Plus, Darlene Graham heads to a run-off in South Carolina to hold her late brother's Senate seat.
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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 - 23min - 5702 - Do Democrats Want Socialist Francesca Hong as Wisconsin's Next Governor?
Francesca Hong, a 37-year-old DSA member who wants public grocery stores, is the Democratic favorite, but is she electable against Republican Tom Tiffany? Plus, Darline Graham has GOP competition for her late brother Lindsey's seat in South Carolina.
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Tue, 11 Aug 2026 - 23min - 5701 - A Pause on the Gaza Peace Plan?
Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the next steps in Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, while Iran insists on charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Vladimir Putin tests the U.S. and Europe with a spate of drone incursions into NATO territory.
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Mon, 10 Aug 2026 - 27min - 5700 - A Senate Pileup Before Summer Recess / The FDA Approves an mRNA Flu Vaccine
Senators race to handle Todd Blanche’s confirmation as Attorney General, the late Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill, a deal to fund the government, and more. Plus, the FDA clears Replimune's melanoma drug and Moderna's mRNA influenza shot.
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Fri, 7 Aug 2026 - 26min - 5699 - Abdul El-Sayed Narrowly Wins Michigan Democrats. Can He Pivot to November?
The insurgent progressive sneaks past Rep. Haley Stevens, amid big polling error, prompting new debate on socialism and the future of the Democratic Party. But his appeal beyond his base remains untested, and GOP nominee Mike Rogers is battle tested.
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Thu, 6 Aug 2026 - 21min - 5698 - Trump Fans Another Deal with Iran
President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will open soon, but is his purported deal a capitulation that would allow Iran to control a vital waterway? Kate B. Odell interviews Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery about his new book "Axis of Aggressors," and Iran's larger cooperation with China, Russia and North Korea.
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Wed, 5 Aug 2026 - 27min - 5697 - Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and the Senate Choice for Michigan Democrats
The polling frontrunner is El-Sayed, who wants to pass Medicare for All and abolish ICE. Why won't mainstream Democrats, such as Stevens, take on these arguments directly? Plus, do primary voters care about electability?
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Tue, 4 Aug 2026 - 23min - 5696 - Is Another Iran Deal in Sight After Trump Calls Off Another Attack?
President Trump again decides not to escalate the conflict with Iran, saying the regime now wants to make a deal. Plus, Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche wins the support of key Republican Senators after he promises in writing not to resurrect the anti-weaponization fund.
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Mon, 3 Aug 2026 - 28min - 5695 - The U.S. Hits Iran Again, as the Regime Widens its Aggression
Donald Trump renews strikes on Iran, after it launches ballistic missiles at U.S. forces, an attack that was thankfully intercepted. Plus, what to make of the leaks that Trump held off a major escalation because of concerns about munition supplies?
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Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - 22min - 5694 - The Economy Slows, as the Fed Keeps Rates Steady
The economy grows a tepid 1.5% in the second quarter, despite the boom in spending for AI. Plus, the Kevin Warsh Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for the second meeting in a row.
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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 - 27min - 5693 - Fauci Takes the Fifth on Capitol Hill
Sen. Rand Paul releases pages of the government scientist's diary from the Covid-19 pandemic, but Fauci refuses to answer questions. Plus, Ukraine's President Zelensky visits Washington, as the Senate moves to put sanctions pressure on Putin.
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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 - 26min - 5692 - Donald Trump Pushes to End the Filibuster, as Sen. John Fetterman Defends It
The President urges the GOP to nuke the Senate's 60-vote rule now, even as Fetterman flips and says Democrats were wrong about the filibuster. Plus Maine nominates Troy Jackson and Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed tries to distance himself from socialism.
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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 - 23min - 5691 - How Progressive Democrats Became Power Players
Recent primary results show Democratic Socialists and other progressives on the rise heading into the November midterm elections. But can the Democratic establishment do anything to stop a takeover of their party?
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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 - 27min - 5684 - Trump vs. Thune, New Jersey's 400 Noncitizen Voters, and Congressional Stock Trading
The White House vents frustration that Sen. John Thune can't pass the SAVE America Act, as New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a glitch added 6,600 noncitizens to the voter rolls. Plus, the House passes a bill to curb Congress's stock trading.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 - 26min - 5683 - The Houthis Complicate a Possibly Escalating Iran War
As President Trump surges military forces to the Middle East after nearly two weeks of nightly bombing, the Houthis hit two Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea. Are the U.S. and Iran headed toward greater escalation?
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Thu, 23 Jul 2026 - 24min - 5682 - Mamdani Drops His Threat to Handcuff Bibi
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admits he lacks the legal authority to arrest the Israeli prime minister. But what does the episode say about the Democratic socialist's worldview? Plus, what can the GOP still accomplish this year in Congress?
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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 - 23min - 5681 - JD Vance and Marco Rubio: Who's the Future of the Republican Party?
Chatter about 2028 picks up, as the Vice President presents a worldview skeptical of free-market economics, including in his book "Communion" and on the Joe Rogan podcast, while the Secretary of State offers the public a different vision.
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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 - 21min - 5680 - The Good, Bad and Ugly of Trump's Deal With Iran
Donald Trump explains that oil and stock prices drove his decision to sign the memorandum of understanding with Iran, in a surprising admission of U.S. weakness. What concessions did the U.S. make to Iran, and what did it get in return.?
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 - 31min - 5679 - The Political Fight Over Anthropic's New AI / Trump Pulls Jay Clayton's Senate Confirmation
The White House effectively bans the advanced Fable 5 model by placing it off limits to foreigners, even ones working at Anthropic. Plus, Donald Trump upends Jay Clayton's confirmation as director of national intelligence, while making new demands that Congress pass the SAVE America Act, a federal voting takeover.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 - 23min - 5678 - The Next Mayor of Washington, D.C., Could Be a Socialist
As D.C. holds its Democratic primary, the polling leader is Janeese Lewis George, who wants new taxes on businesses, "childcare for all," and more. But President Trump warns that D.C. is ultimately under federal control. Plus, two Dan Sullivans running in Alaska? Here's another ranked-choice voting fiasco.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 - 24min - 5677 - Is Trump's Deal With Iran a Good One for the U.S.?
Donald Trump and Iran say they've agreed to a ceasefire deal that lets commercial and oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz but delays talks on issues like Iran's nuclear program for another 60 days.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 - 29min - 5676 - Bill Pulte, Jay Clayton and the Surveillance Lapse of FISA Section 702
After President Trump names Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, the House fails to reauthorize the Section 702 surveillance program. What are the risks of letting that intelligence go dark? And now that Jay Clayton has been nominated for the permanent DNI job, how quickly will the Senate move to confirm?
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 - 25min - 5675 - Donald Trump Announces an Iran Agreement After Cancelling Strikes
Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been made, but Iranians say the deal is not done just yet. Plus, will Republicans pass the President's defense spending request before their hold on Congress runs out?
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 - 28min - 5674 - Maine's Senate Choice Is Now Graham Platner vs. Susan Collins
Democratic voters nominate Platner, the progressive oyster farmer, despite a string of news stories about personal scandals, including a Nazi-linked tattoo and rough treatment of a former girlfriend. Is he too unappealing and too far left to beat Sen. Susan Collins? Or could he still drop out before the November election?
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 - 22min - 5673 - Spencer Pratt Loses Out to Nithya Raman in L.A., as California Keeps Counting Mail Votes
On election night Pratt was in second place to Mayor Karen Bass, and now after a week of watching his position be steadily eroded by late-arriving ballots, some Republicans are crying foul. Is there hard evidence of fraud? Or is this simply another example of California's lax voting rules straining public confidence?
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 - 25min - 5672 - Are Israel and the U.S. on the Same Page on Iran?
Iran and Israel exchange missiles as the Iran war passes its 100th day, with Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu saying they want the same goals despite their disagreements. Are the two world leaders heading in the right direction? Plus, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett is targeted by online harassment, as threats of violence grow in this era of polarized politics.
Mon, 8 Jun 2026 - 28min - 5671 - Matt Pottinger on Competing with China and What's Next in Iran
President Trump continues to negotiate with Tehran, but lurking behind the war in the Middle East is America's larger strategic contest with the Chinese Communist Party. How is Beijing reading events in Iran? And why is President Trump sounding softer on China than he did in his first term? On this episode of Potomac Watch, Kate Odell talks with former deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger about Trump's worldview, Taiwan and more.
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 - 28min - 5670 - Congress Puts Donald Trump’s Iran Strategy on the Clock
Four House Republicans side with Democrats to pass a resolution calling for the end of hostilities in Iran unless Congress approves further action. Is Capitol Hill showing its lack of faith in Donald Trump’s vision for ending the war? Plus, housing regulator Bill Pulte is picked to be the next director of national intelligence despite a lack of credentials for the job, putting into question the need for the department and the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Thu, 4 Jun 2026 - 20min - 5669 - Will Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt Emerge From California's Jungle Primary?
Late mail ballots will straggle in for days, but California could get some political competition in November, if Republicans Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt hang on in the races for Governor and Los Angeles mayor. Plus, primaries in New Jersey and Iowa offer additional signs of where the midterm winds might be blowing.
Wed, 3 Jun 2026 - 23min - 5668 - The GOP Agenda Gets Stuck on Trump's $1.776 Billion Settlement Fund
Republican lawmakers are trying to pass a reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement, but first they want answers on Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” slush fund. Also on Congress's agenda: Section 702 surveillance powers, a highway bill, and what about that third reconciliation package?
Tue, 2 Jun 2026 - 23min - 5667 - Iran Puts a Pause on Ceasefire Talks with the U.S.
Iran suspends ceasefire negotiations with the United States as airstrikes resume in the Middle East. With threats of Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, can a deal be reached on keeping it open? Plus, New York City mayor Zoran Mamdani breaks precedent and refuses to attend the city's annual Israel Day Parade, reflecting his own anti-Israel sentiments and similar opinions growing inside the Democratic Party.
Mon, 1 Jun 2026 - 24min - 5666 - Jill Biden's Book Tour Renews Debate on Joe's Age and What Democrats Knew
The former First Lady reveals that when Joe Biden melted down during his 2024 debate with Donald Trump, she worried it might be a stroke. Yet she also insists that she saw no signs of cognitive decline. Plus, hundreds of professors at the University of California call for a return to standardized testing with the SAT or ACT.
Fri, 29 May 2026 - 23min - 5665 - Can Viral Ads Make Spencer Pratt L.A.’s Next Mayor?
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is using viral videos to make his case against Karen Bass and become the new mayor of Los Angeles. Plus, candidates from both parties vie for the top two spots in the California primary for governor, and Pope Leo releases his first encyclical, sharing his concerns about artificial intelligence and human dignity.
Thu, 28 May 2026 - 25min - 5664 - Ken Paxton Wins the Texas Primary, as Trump Makes Another Senate Gamble
Republican voters resoundingly nominate Attorney General Ken Paxton, instead of incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, but can the AG win? Democrat James Talarico will try to make the race about Paxton's baggage, rather than his progressive views, and the GOP will have to spend money in Texas that it can't use elsewhere.
Wed, 27 May 2026 - 25min - 5663 - Trump Praises Iran Talks, but What About Its Uranium and the Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says the latest negotiations with Iran are "proceeding nicely," but the details of any nuclear deal remain elusive, as U.S. forces strike new Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. How should proposed terms be evaluated, particularly in comparison to President Obama's agreement, known as the JCPOA?
Tue, 26 May 2026 - 24min - 5662 - Did Democrats Learn Anything from Losing in 2024?
A leaked campaign "autopsy" from the Democratic National Committee says Kamala Harris lost in 2024 because the Biden White House didn't help her enough and she didn't run hard enough against Trump. But the report makes no mention of Biden's age or the Democratic divide on Israel. Plus, Tulsi Gabbard resigns from her post as President Trump's director of national intelligence.
Fri, 22 May 2026 - 24min - 5661 - What Does Donald Trump Have Planned for Cuba?
The United States indicts Cuban leader Raul Castro, the brother of the late revolutionary Fidel Castro, for murder as it increases pressure on the current regime. Are the days of the dictatorship numbered at last?
Thu, 21 May 2026 - 24min - 5660 - Trump's Defeat of Thomas Massie and Endorsement of Ken Paxton
Donald Trump carries a GOP challenger to a primary victory over Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, who made few friends with his quixotic positions, including on Israel and the Epstein files. Plus, Trump endorses in the Texas Senate race, making a risky bet to spurn Sen. John Cornyn and reward AG Ken Paxton’s MAGA loyalty.
Wed, 20 May 2026 - 25min - 5659 - The $1.776 Billion Deal for Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
After Donald Trump ends his lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax records, the Justice Department steers nearly $1.8 billion toward targets of government "weaponization." Does this mean payouts to Jan. 6 rioters, or who will get money? Plus, the GOP debates security funding for a White House ballroom.
Tue, 19 May 2026 - 23min - 5658 - GOP Candidates Face Donald Trump’s Wrath in Primaries Contests
Senator Bill Cassidy loses in the Louisiana GOP primary after Donald Trump pushes hard for his opponent as payback for voting to convict him during his second impeachment trial. Could Thomas Massie suffer the same fate in what’s becoming a high-priced House contest for Republicans? Plus, with very few legislative achievements to run on, what are the prospects for Republicans to retain control of Congress after the November midterms?
Mon, 18 May 2026 - 29min
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