Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss who is up and who is down according to just-released second quarter campaign finance reports submitted to the Federal Elections Committee. And, they talk about New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mandami visiting DC today for a closed door breakfast with AOC and meetings with House and Senate Democratic leaders. Then, they discuss the results of the special primary election in Arizona’s seventh district which Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Raul Grijalva, won handily. Plus, Hunter Biden taped a podcast with former DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, where he said Democrats “lost the last election because we did not remain loyal to the leader of the party”. Next, Carl Cannon talks with RealClear Pennsylvania editor Charles McElwee about why both Vice President Vance and President Trump have visited Pennsylvania this week. And finally, RCP Contributor Maggie Miller talks with RealClear Investigations writer Paul Sperry about his recent article on what newly declassified CIA documents reveal about the Steele Dossier, which played a critical role in the US intelligence community’s report on whether Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help Donald Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that he will run as an independent candidate in November’s mayor’s race. And, they talk about the Supreme Court releasing an unsigned decision that allows the Trump administration to lay off 1,400 employees at the Department of Education, paving the way for a significant reduction in the agency. Then, they discuss Alan Dershowitz's recent statements on the government’s treatment of the Jeffrey Epstein files, and California governor Gavin Newsom sitting down with conservative podcaster Shawn Ryan. Next, Andrew Walworth and Carl Cannon talk with RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about Trump’s decision to provide weapons to Ukraine, and how this policy compares to that of Joe Biden. And lastly, Tom Bevan talks to Karrin Taylor Robson, who is locked in a fight with Rep. Andy Biggs for the 2026 GOP nomination for governor of Arizona. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the political and cultural impact of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, one year ago. They also talk about President Biden’s weekend social media post that “nobody cares” about Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, a New York Times article on President Biden’s use of the autopen to grant thousands of pardons and commutations at the end of his term raises more questions than it answers. Next, Carl Cannon talks with John Hood, president of the John William Pope Foundation and co-leader of the Freedom Conservative project about his recent RCP piece on how conservatives should view the passage of Trump’s budget bill. And finally, RCP contributor Charlie Stone talks to Dr. Marshall Shepherd, meteorologist and director of the University of Georgia's Atmospheric Science Program, about the recent floods in Central Texas and what can be done in the future to avoid loss of life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and Emily Jashinsky, host of the new podcast “After Party,” discuss whether recent Trump decisions on immigration and the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files will hurt his base supporters. They also talk about Elon Musk and problems this week with his AI platform Grok, which posted anti-Semitic comments. Will artificial intelligence emerge as a political issue in 2026 and beyond? Plus, they have the “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Next, Andrew Walworth and Carl Cannon talk with presidential historian Tevi Troy about the connection between U.S. presidents and Iran, and whether the two countries can ever restore normal relations. And then, Maggie Miller talks with Realclear Investigations writer Ben Weingarten about his recent article on how the Trump Administration wants to change who is included in the U.S. census, and why leaving illegal aliens out of the count could alter the balance of power in the House and affect who wins the presidency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and National Review contributor Heather Wilhelm discuss whether President Trump should receive The Nobel Peace Prize, and the politics behind the selection process. The they discuss former White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor’s surprise decision to assert his Fifth Amendment rights to avoid self-incrimination during an interview with House lawmakers and California Governor Gavin Newsom's tour of South Carolina. Then Andrew Walworth and Carl Cannon talk with Miranda Devine, New York Post columnist and host of the podcast “Pod Force One,” about her recent exclusive interview with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Then they speak with RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree about the news that the Secret Service has suspended agents involved in the assassination attempt against Donald Trump last year in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss whether President Trump will sign on to new sanctions against Russia, and a just released audio recording of Trump at a 2024 fundraiser shows the president informing donors that he once told Vladimir Putin he’d bomb Moscow if Russia invaded Ukraine. They also talk about CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s decision to refer former CIA director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey for criminal investigation. Plus, new polls suggest that the President’s budget bill is unpopular with voters and may impact Republicans in the 2026 midterms. Then, Carl talks with Nancy Jacobson, founder and CEO of No Labels and Ryan Clancy, chief strategist for No Labels about the organization’s efforts to launch a third party, and about Elon Musk’s current attempt. And finally, Andrew talks to Michael O’Neill, vice president of legal affairs at the Landmark Legal Foundation, about federal judges continuing their efforts to block Trump policies, despite a recent Supreme Court decision designed to limit their power to do so. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the reaction to today’s cabinet meeting statement by Attorney General Pam Bondi on Jeffrey Epstein. Also, Elon Musk and former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang have met to discuss the future of Musk’s “America Party”. They also talk about the CIA’s report on the work done by intelligence agencies in their investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Plus, a Massachusetts judge has put a two-week hold on barring Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, which is called for in the new budget bill just passed by Congress. Next, Tom talks to RCP contributor Charles Lipson, Peter B. Ritzma Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago, about the enduring appeal of socialism to university students and the influence of a radicalized professoriate. And then, Andrew talks to RealClear Markets editor John Tamny about his recent piece on the fight between the Trump Administration and The FED over interest rates cuts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the politicization of the recent tragic flooding in Central Texas, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with President Trump at the White House. They also talk about a Sunday New York Times piece on how the Democratic Party is evaluating its policies on immigration, and they look at a new article by RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann on how Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center has resulted in more funding for the arts organization. Next, Carl talks to RCP contributor Greg Orman about Elon Musk’s announcement that he was starting “The American Party,” and whether a third-party campaign can win in America today. And finally, Tom talks to Greg Swanson, Chairman of Republican Overseas UK, about remembering the July 7, 2005 coordinated attacks by radical Islamists that killed 52 people and injured 800 more in the UK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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We are presenting a "best of" show for the Fourth of July weekend!

1. Tom Bevan talks to Ej Dickson, senior writer at New York magazine, about her recent article covering The Young Women’s Leadership Summit in Dallas, TX, and what factors explain the recent rise in support for MAGA among women aged 18-29. (aired June 18th)

2. Trump Border Czar Tom Homan tells RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann what "scares the hell out" of him concerning Iranian nationals in the United States. Homan predicts deportations will skyrocket after passage of Trump’s budget bill. (aired June 26th)

3. Carl Cannon talks to RCP contributor Greg Orman about Tesla’s market valuation, Elon Musk’s bet on the future of humanoid robotics, and the implications for American workers of an increasingly robotic future. (aired June 10th)

4. Andrew Walworth and Carl Cannon talk with Dr. Matthew E. Bunson, Vice President and Editorial Director for EWTN and the author of the new book: Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope. (aired June 17th) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the passage of President Trump’s budget bill by the House today. And, Trump talks to Russian president Vladimr Putin amid a pause of defensive weapons shipments to Ukraine. Then, they talk about Trump’s plans to helm the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence over the next year. Plus, the “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Next, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about a brewing conflict between Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence. And finally, Andrew and Carl talk to historian Jay Cost about why we celebrate the American Revolution and the lasting impact of The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution on the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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