Donald Trump has issued some 225 executive orders, many aimed at rolling back regulatory overreach. How does his approach in his second term compare to that of his first? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and Competitive Enterprise Institute President Kent Lassman look at the administration's overall strategy, as well as specifics, including EPA's move to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding for greenhouse gases, the effort to end the war on household appliances, and antitrust policy. They also discuss the legacy of Elon Musk’s DOGE.

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Texas Sen. John Cornyn in three weeks faces a primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton, a raucous contest that could factor into Republicans' ability to maintain their slight Senate majority. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Sen. Cornyn about the state of the race and the mood of Texas voters, whether Donald Trump will weigh in with an endorsement, and what's happening in the state's Democratic primary fight between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep James Talarico. The pair also discuss the latest in the Department of Homeland Security funding fight, and the GOP's investigation into Minnesota fraud. 

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In recent appearances at Turning Point USA's America Fest and the Heritage Foundation, Ben Shapiro called out the danger from conservative commentators who host Hitler apologists and indulge in conspiracy theories. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel talks to the Daily Wire co-founder about the response, the current state of the movement, the growth of an anti-free-market right, the upside of Donald Trump's robust foreign policy, and how it's not enough to simply tear down left-wing institutions. 

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Donald Trump made immigration policy central to his 2024 victory, and his successful closure of the border remains popular with voters. But in the wake of two law-enforcement shootings in Minnesota and amid protests across the country, where does the public stand now? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel breaks down the numbers with pollster Scott Rasmussen, as well as discusses where the president should go next on immigration, and what all this means for the midterm elections.  

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Iran's regime continues its brutal treatment of protestors determined to overthrow the authoritarian government. President Trump is promising that help is on the way, but what should he do, and what should he avoid? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz about the magnitude of this moment, the traps Trump should avoid, the most effective use of U.S. power, the merits of military strikes, and what a democratic Iran could look like as an American ally and center of change in the region.

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Crushed by the welfare-fraud scandal in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz-- Kamala Harris’s 2024 running mate --has ended his run for a third term and put his political career on pause. The Trump administration is meanwhile cracking down on Minnesota's fraud-riddled program. What does the scandal mean for the state, the federal antipoverty machinery, and upcoming midterm politics? On this episode All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, who unpacks the state's specific welfare problems, ties in Joe Biden's failed border policy, and places bets on next year's Minnesota gubernatorial race. 

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All Things ends the year with a look back at some of Kim’s favorite guests, including Sen. John Kennedy, Dana Perino, Mike Pence and more!

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Congress is racing through its final week of the year, with the House planning votes on two major reforms: Providing alternatives to costly Obamacare and fixing the National Environmental Policy Act permitting process. On this episode of All Things with Kim Strassel, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise details his party’s plans for both, explaining the GOP's new drive for choice in the healthcare system, and the bipartisan effort to update a 55-year old permitting law that binds the U.S. in red tape while sending innovative projects to China and Brazil. 

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A federal judge dismissed the Trump Department of Justice lawsuits against former FBI director James Comey and New York attorney general Letitia James on procedural grounds, but could they be revived? And how? Also, where do things stand on the broader lawfare battlefield? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with law professor Jonathan Turley about why the charges were dismissed against Comey and James, how the court system is handling the rush of political cases, and how Donald Trump is separately using the legal system to the executive branch’s benefit. 

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Congress claims keeping healthcare premiums down is a top priority, with Democrats going so far as to shut down the government over extending ObamaCare subsidies. But what exactly is driving prices higher, and how should Washington go about truly fixing it? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with healthcare policy expert Avik Roy about the "original sin" of American healthcare policy, the added mess that is the Affordable Care Act, and what Republicans can do to lower costs, increase innovation and competition, and improve care. 

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