In today's podcast - Andy  Carl and Tom discuss Biden's State of the Union address and his comments on Hamas and the choice of using the word “illegals” vs. “undocumented". They also talk about the Deseret Values Poll and the Katie Britt back-peddling. Next. Carl speaks with Emily Jashinsky about the Oscar winners and losers. And finally, Andy interviews journalist Matt Taibbi on winning the RCP Samizdat award for his revealing work with other authors last year on the Twitter files.

The Katie Britt Fall-Out, The Oscars Cheers and Jeers, and Should Biden Have Used the Word "Illegal"?

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Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the Dems problem with the working class vote and the latest squabbling in Congress. They also talk about the sports star controversies involving Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker and professional golfer Scottie Scheffler. Then finally, Tom interviews Senator Tim Scott about Donald Trump's success with black voters, his thought on who will be Trump's VP, and civility in America.

Senator Tim Scott Joins RCP, Harrison Butker and Scottie Scheffler Troubles, and the Latest Squabbling in Congress

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Sean Trende discuss the debate about the presidential debates and President Biden invoking his executive privilege over the recordings of his interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. They also talk about the Bob Menendez corruption trial and the Louisiana redistricting case. Next, Carl Cannon talks with Dane Strother about the Louisiana redistricting case as well as the 2024 Senate races. And finally, Tom Bevan talks with Susan Crabtree about the news that 2 illegal aliens were detained after trying to drive onto the Marine Base in Quantico. He also preview Susan's upcoming article on the sources of funding of the anti-Israel protesters.

The Debate about Presidential Debates, President Biden Invoking Executive Privilege to Block Special Counsel Robert Hur's Interview Recordings, and the Bob Menendez Corruption Trial

Andrew, Carl, and Tom talk about President Biden’s video this morning agreeing to debate former President Trump, the conditions surrounding the debate format, and the future of the US Commission on Presidential Debates. They also discuss the results of yesterday’s Maryland and West Virginia primaries and Michael Cohen’s cross examination at the Trump hush money trial. Next, Carl Cannon talks with RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about recent investigations of the FDIC which have led to calls for the resignation of Chair Martin Gruenberg. And lastly, Andrew Walworth talks with James S. Robbins; Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics in Washington DC and author of "This Time We Win: Revisiting the Tet Offensive"; about the parallels between today’s campus protests and student activism during the Vietnam War.

President Biden Agrees to Debate Former President Trump, the Results of the Maryland and West Virginia Primaries, and Michael Cohen’s Cross Examination at the Trump Hush Money Trial

Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss the New York Times/Sienna polling numbers on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and whether he fits the conventional profile of an independent presidential candidate in terms of identifying new issues and constituencies ignored by the two major parties. They also chat about some new political ads from Trump and Biden PACs and the politics behind President Biden’s announcement today of new tariffs on China. Next, Andrew Walworth talks with Josh Kraushaar, editor in chief of Jewish Insider, about the Jewish vote in today’s Maryland primary. And wrapping it up, Tom Bevan talks with Chicago based attorney and RCP contributor Richard Porter about new polling on the perception of racism and DEI programs among Illinois voters.

New Polling Numbers on Robert F. Kennedy Jr., New Political Ads from Trump and Biden PACs, and the Politics Behind President Biden’s Plan for New Tariffs on China

Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss new swing state polls from New York Times/Sienna and this Saturday’s Trump’s rally in Wildwood, New Jersey. Then, they talk about the student walk-out on Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement address at Duke University and Jen Psaki’s decision to remove her account of Biden’s “Watch Check” from her new book. Next, Tom Bevan talks with Emerson College pollster Spencer Kimball about tomorrow’s Maryland primaries. And lastly, Andrew Walworth talks to Professor Michael Glennon of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University about his new book "Free Speech and Turbulent Freedom: The Dangerous Allure of Censorship in the Digital Era".

The Katie Britt Fall-Out, The Oscars Cheers and Jeers, and Should Biden Have Used the Word "Illegal"?

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