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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s televised White House cabinet meeting and new polls from New Hampshire and Maine on the state of critical 2028 Senate races. Then, they discuss Virginia’s upcoming referendum on redistricting where Governor Abigail Spanberger is now running ads in favor of the Democratic plan. Also, Bill Mahr will receive the 2028 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, presented by the Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts. Greg Orman, RCP contributor and author of the book A Declaration of Independents, joins the guys to discuss the role of independent voters in the 2028 midterms and the possibility of a third political party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the results of Tuesday night’s special elections in Florida, where a Democrat beat the Trump endorsed Republican candidate in the race to represent the district that contains Mar-a-Lago. Also, they discuss the 2026 Conservative Action Political Conference (CPAC) which begins today in Texas. Political commentator and RCP contributor Julie Kelly joins the guys to discuss how the Chicago media is handling the murder of Sheridan Gorman, the 18-year-old student whose alleged killer is an illegal immigrant. Then they discuss the decision to cancel last night’s gubernatorial debate in California after minority candidates criticized the event for excluding all but the six leading contenders, all of whom happened to be white. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest on the Trump Administration’s efforts to end the Iran War, and suspicious trading in the oil and stock markets that occurred Monday morning, just moments before President Trump announced negotiations with Iran. They then discuss the deployment of ICE personnel to American airports and the politics surrounding the partial government shutdown that has disrupted air travel across the country. Next, the guys discuss Code Pink and “Our American Convoy to Cuba,” a visit by activists to Havana in support of the Cuban regime. Also, CNN experiments with new looks for some of its programming in order to emulate the style of podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today’s program is a replay of previously aired segments: A replay from March 3, 2026: General John Teichert (USAF Ret.) joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss the air war over the Middle East, what may come next, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks yesterday concerning Israel and the timing of U.S. strike on Iran. Then a replay from March 10, 2026: RCP contributor Richard Porter joins the guys to discuss his experience with an early-detected cancer in a post-Obamacare health care system, which he wrote about in his new piece: A Persistent Patient’s Story: Grail’s Galleri Test and the Cancer Business." Finally, a replay from February 27, 2026: Peter Berkowitz joins Andrew, Tom, and Carl to discuss the chances of war with Iran as negotiations continue in Geneva and a second carrier strike group arrives in the region. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the changing positions of European and Pacific allies concerning their support for efforts to aid the U.S. in efforts to open the Straits of Hormuz. Also, the effect of rising oil prices on the U.S. economy and the political impact on the midterm elections. Then, Attorney and RCP contributor Richard Porter joins the guys to discuss Illinois governor JB Pritzker’s promise of continued lawfare if elected president and his endorsement of the platform of a new progressive advocacy group called Project 2029. Plus, the guys discuss the announcement that student loan processing would be transferred from the Department of Education to the Treasury Department and what it means for the future of the DOE. Also, “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the resignation of former counterterrorism official Joe Kent over the Iran War, and today’s vote by the Senate Homeland Security Committee to advance the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to head the Department of Homeland Security. Then, veteran and author John Waters joins the guys to discuss the most recent developments in the Iran War, including Israel’s targeting of Iranian oil fields. And finally, they discuss Corey Lewendowski, advisor to former DHS Secretary Kristy Noem. He is the subject of a Congressional probe into allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Plus, The Wall Street Journal reports that service-oriented tenants such as spas, nail salons and gyms leased more space than goods-based retailers for the first time in 2025, a sign of big changes in the U.S. economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the results of yesterday’s Democratic primaries in Illinois. Also, the Senate votes to move forward with debate on the SAVE America act. Then, former New York Times Pentagon reporter and author Thom Shanker joins the guys to discuss how press coverage of the Iran War is different from previous conflicts, the heightened role of artificial intelligence in creating fake news on social media about the war, and strategic implications of the Middle East deployment for the U.S. and China in the Pacific theater. Then finally, they discuss a New York Times investigation published this morning that alleges late labor leader Cesar Chavez sexually abused girls as young as 12 years old. As a result of these revelations, The United Farm Workers is now distancing itself from the annual March 31st celebration in his honor. Plus, they talk about California governor Gavin Newsom who claimed last Sunday that California is a lower tax state than either Texas or Florida. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Phil's Oval Office exchange with Vice President JD Vance yesterday about his support for the Iran War. Also, yesterday’s announcement that Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and will continue her job at the White House during treatment. Then, they discuss press coverage of the Iran War and FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke broadcasters’ licenses over their coverage of the conflict. Also, President Trump yesterday called Cuba a “very weakened nation” and says “I think I can do anything I want with it.” Next, they talk about a new poll that shows that 59 percent of American adults believe a college degree is “not worth the cost.” Also, Ireland’s leader, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, visits Washington today for a full round of celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day, including events on Capitol Hill and the White House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon preview tomorrow’s Democratic Senate primary in Illinois, where abolishing ICE has emerged as a key talking point for all three leading candidates. They also take a look at Janet Mills, the 78-year-old governor of Maine who is running for the Democratic nomination for Senate. Then, they discuss President Donald Trump’s recent comments on America’s allies and their reluctance to send support units to open the Straits of Hormuz, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s statement this morning that the President may delay his scheduled end-of-the-month trip to China if the war is still going on. And finally they talk about last night’s Oscar Awards show, U.S. golfer Cameron Young’s win at the 2026 Players Championship, the U.S. victory over the Domincan Republic in the World Baseball Classic and the start of March Madness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, RCP White House reporter Phil Wegmann and RCP national political correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss Medicare corruption in California, the investigation into video ads produced featuring Kristi Noem while she headed the Department of Homeland Security, and the upcoming California governors’ debate. Then, Ben Weingarten, contributor at RealClear Investigations, joins Andrew, Carl, and Phil to discuss his recent article on Don Lemon’s arrest for allegedly disrupting a St. Paul church service, and whether journalists and legal observers should be shielded from prosecution. Next, they discuss yesterday’s bipartisan passage in the Senate of a new housing bill, and whether it will achieve its goal of making homes more affordable. Then finally, the guys share their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.