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Inside WSJ Opinion's 'The Path to Zero' Documentary on the Chaotic Retreat From Afghanistan
Aug 27, 2026
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…
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Paul Ryan's Big Idea to Revamp American Welfare
Aug 26, 2026
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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Abdul El-Sayed Keeps Driving Left / Linda McMahon's College Call to Action
Aug 25, 2026
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…
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Trump Escalates His Trade War With Canada and His Sanctions War with Iran
Aug 24, 2026
The President threatens a 50% tariff on cars and parts from Canada, while the U.S. Treasury launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Does Anyone Understand America’s Taiwan Policy?
Aug 21, 2026
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…
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Trump Pauses His 50% Canada Tariffs / The West Coast Refuels Under a Jones Act Waiver
Aug 20, 2026
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…
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A Socialist Senator from Florida?
Aug 19, 2026
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…
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The Florida Race to Succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Alaska's Latest Ranked-Choice Fiasco
Aug 18, 2026
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…
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The Military Needs Funds, But Will the Bills Get Paid?
Aug 17, 2026
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…
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New York City Takes on Amazon and Second Homeowners
Aug 14, 2026
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…
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Duke Law Admissions, Haverford's Legal Settlement, and Michigan's Grading Policy
Aug 13, 2026
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…
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The Badger State Says No to Socialism
Aug 12, 2026
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…
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Do Democrats Want Socialist Francesca Hong as Wisconsin's Next Governor?
Aug 11, 2026
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…
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A Pause on the Gaza Peace Plan?
Aug 10, 2026
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…
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A Senate Pileup Before Summer Recess / The FDA Approves an mRNA Flu Vaccine
Aug 07, 2026
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…
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Abdul El-Sayed Narrowly Wins Michigan Democrats. Can He Pivot to November?
Aug 06, 2026
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…
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Trump Fans Another Deal with Iran
Aug 05, 2026
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…
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Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and the Senate Choice for Michigan Democrats
Aug 04, 2026
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…
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Is Another Iran Deal in Sight After Trump Calls Off Another Attack?
Aug 03, 2026
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…
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The U.S. Hits Iran Again, as the Regime Widens its Aggression
Jul 31, 2026
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…
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The Economy Slows, as the Fed Keeps Rates Steady
Jul 30, 2026
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.  Hosted…
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Fauci Takes the Fifth on Capitol Hill
Jul 29, 2026
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…
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Donald Trump Pushes to End the Filibuster, as Sen. John Fetterman Defends It
Jul 28, 2026
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…
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How Progressive Democrats Became Power Players
Jul 27, 2026
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…
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Trump vs. Thune, New Jersey's 400 Noncitizen Voters, and Congressional Stock Trading
Jul 24, 2026
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…
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The Houthis Complicate a Possibly Escalating Iran War
Jul 23, 2026
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…
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Mamdani Drops His Threat to Handcuff Bibi
Jul 22, 2026
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…
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JD Vance and Marco Rubio: Who's the Future of the Republican Party?
Jul 21, 2026
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…
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The War With Iran Escalates and Andy Burnham Is Britain's Newest PM
Jul 20, 2026
Iran strikes a U.S. base in Jordan, while three more Americans killed brings the total number of U.S. casualties to 17 during the conflict. Plus, who is Andy Burnham, Britain’s newest prime minister…
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The GOP's Reconciliation 3.0 and Trump's Speech on the SAVE America Act
Jul 17, 2026
As Republicans try for a third reconciliation bill, what's in the House's new $95 billion budget framework? Plus Donald Trump gives a prime-time address on election security, calling for voter ID…
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