Biden, Glasgow, and Climate Change

Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the political impact of today’s GDP numbers, whether “stagflation” is back, and the meaning of the new census bureau statistics on America’s falling birthrate, which is now the lowest since the 1930s. They also talk about the “strange new respect” that House Speaker Mike Johnson is receiving in Washington and a new poll that reveals America’s changing views on the mass deportation of illegal immigrants. Next, Andrew Walworth and RCP National Correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss her exclusive reporting on Monday’s bizarre incident involving Vice President Harris’s secret service detail and about unrest at USC and other college campuses. Then rounding it out - Tom Bevan talks to RCP reporter Adeline Von Drehle about the future of No Labels.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss new polling from Bloomberg/Morning Consult and the results of yesterday’s Pennsylvania primary where Nikki Haley received more than 150,000 votes. They also talk about Trump’s trials and President’s Biden’s signing of new legislation designed to force the sale of TikTok. Then, Carl Cannon talks to pollster John Della Volpe of Harvard University about the youth vote in 2024. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to Kara Frederick, Director of the Tech Policy Center at the Heritage Foundation about TikTok and the effect of social media on young people.

Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss new data revealing how the Biden campaign is outspending Trump and the GOP in critical swing states and the politics surrounding today’s trip by President Biden to Florida to talk about abortion. Then, they talk about today’s Democratic primary in Pennsylvania where Representative Summer Lee faces a challenge from Jewish voters over her position on Israel. Also, Virginia Democrats have cleared the primary field for Representative Abigail Spanberger to be their candidate. And the prime minister of Papua New Guinea reacts to President Biden’s claim that his uncle was eaten by cannibals on the island nation during World War II. Next, Carl Cannon talks with GOP pollster David Winston about independent voters in the November election. And winding it up, Tom Bevan is joined by RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende to discuss Senate races in Maryland and Wisconsin.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the politics of Earth Day and the role of President Biden’s energy policies in the coming elections. They also chat about new polling data from the weekend and the reaction to pro-Palestine demonstrations on campus and today's announcement by Columbia University of remote classes. Next, Carl talks with former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore about changing US policy toward Ukraine and Russa. And winding it up, Tom talks with White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann about his new profile on RCP of House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss how important winning Pennsylvania is to Joe Biden and today’s announcement that the RNC and the Trump campaign are deploying up to 100,000 poll watchers in November. Then, they talk about the new swing-state poll numbers from Fox News and today’s RCP article by Lanny Davis calling for Biden to lead a “bipartisan presidency” to reunite the country. Next, Andrew talks with RealClear writer Charlie Tidmarsh about an upcoming Supreme Court decision on the relationship between government and social media regarding who can weigh in on a platform’s content curation. And finally, Carl discusses Governor Gavin Newsom, baseball, and California politics with Bill Whelan of the Hoover Institution.

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and Emily Jashinsky (Culture Editor of The Federalist new site) discuss Trump’s strategy for campaigning from the courtroom and today’s Kennedy family endorsement of Joe Biden. They also talk about the resignation of NPR editor Uri Berliner and NPR Chief Katherine Maher’s journalistic credentials. Next, Andrew talks with RealClear Investigations reporter Tom Sperry about new revelations concerning the “whistleblower” who helped start the first impeachment trial of President Trump. And lastly, Carl discusses new data from the National Center for Health Statistics regarding the death toll from Covid with RCP contributor Bill King.

Andrew Walworth, Phil Wegmann and Carl Cannon discuss Speaker Mike Johnson’s attempt to pass foreign aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Also, the Biden Administration’s evolving strategy on Iran; new polls that show President Biden’s job approval rating flagging even as he moves up in the head-to-head contest with Donald Trump; and the Supreme Court’s response to charges against the January 6 defendants and the implications for Donald Trump. Next, Andrew Walworth talks with foreign policy expert Jeffrey Gedmin on what a victory for Russian in Ukraine would mean for the US, Europe, and Russia. And then finally, Carl Cannon interviews Michelle Korsmo, president of the National Restaurant Association, to discuss current issues facing the hospitality industry.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Biden’s challenge to attract independent voters while maintaining support from the Democratic base. They also talk about President Biden’s executive order directing nonpolitical federal agencies to promote voter registration and the suspension of an NPR editor over his criticism of the network’s editorial process. Next, Tom Bevan talks with RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende about Biden’s improving poll numbers. And finally, Carl Cannon hosts Attorney Richard Porter on the recent Supreme Court decision upholding Idaho’s ban on transgender medicine for minors.

Andrew, Tom, and Carl talk about the first day of Trump’s New York criminal trial and the Biden administration’s response to the Iranian attack in Israel. Also they run down the new polling from the New York Times and Trump’s speech on Gettysburg. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RealClear Markets editor John Tamny on Tax Day. And lastly, Andrew Walworth talks to presidential historian Lara M. Brown about the trial of Donald Trump and the importance of presidential character.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon have a discussion on the chances for a presidential debate this fall and the new polling out of Texas that shows Senator Ted Cruz maintaining a lead. Then, they talk about the release of bodycam footage in the Chicago traffic stop shooting of a young Black male who opened fire on police and NPR under pressure for “liberal bias.” Next, Carl talks to Lani Davis about Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial, scheduled to start in New York on Monday. And lastly, Tom talks to former editorial board member for the Chicago Tribune John Kass about the upcoming Democratic Convention and the politics of race and violence in Chicago.