The DOJ's Voting Lawsuit Against California

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Richard Porter discuss the DOJ's lawsuit against California over suspected noncitizens voting via mail, news that Katie Zacharia failed the California bar exam, and the probe into Representative Ilhan Omar. Then, author Brett McGurk joins the guys to talk about his new book "Brink: Inside the Race to Free the October 7th Hostages". Next, they discuss Elon Musk's unveiling of a "rocket car" last night. And finally, they dish up 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.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss new inflation data and what it may mean for the midterms, the economic and political impact of President Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, and Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky’s remarks that he feels betrayed by the Trump Administration over diesel and alleged throttling of Starlink data transmission speed by the U.S. government, which affects Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian missile attacks. Then, Director of Emerson College Polling - Spencer Kimball; joins the guys to discuss new polling from Iowa and whether polls may be overstating Democratic turnout in the 2026 midterms. Next, they discuss a New York Times report on women cabinet members in the Trump Administration and a Politico report that President Trump is considering replacing Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. And then finally, former President Bill Clinton will make his first appearance on the campaign trail for the midterms in Florida next week, and Hillary Clinton returns with a new podcast on the midterms cohosted by Kara Swisher. 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 last night’s candidate debates, including debates for the Georgia, Maine and Iowa Senate races. Then, Mathew Bunson, editorial director and vice president of EWTN News and author of Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope joins the guys to discuss the latest news on the Pope’s cancer diagnosis and treatment. And finally, they talk about President Trump visiting Wasilla, Alaska, hometown of Sarah Palin, who did not appear at the President's rally. 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 Carolina Lumetta discuss this morning’s press briefing by new White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah, US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation, and Monday’s raid on the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) by the Department of Homeland Security. Also, reaction to the announcement by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood terrorist would be steamed live. Next, Josh Kraushaar, editor in chief of Jewish Insider and a political analyst for Fox News Radio joins the guys to discuss the midterms, President Trump’s travel schedule in support of Republican candidates, and where the GOP is spending campaign money. Then, they talk about President Trump’s announcement of a deal to buy Russian diesel fuel in advance of the midterms. And finally, they discuss US District Judge Ana Reyes saying that the Trump Administration violated her instructions by cutting down hundreds of trees around East Potomac Golf Links, a public course in the nation’s capital. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Troiano, executive director of Unite America and author of The Primary Solution joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss a new poll from RealClear Opinion Research sponsored by Unite America and potential reforms to the primary system. Then, Wall Street Journal columnist and Fox News contributor Karl Rove joins the guys to discuss how the Democratic and Republican parties should react to the recently released Democratic Socialist of America’s 2026 platform which is entitled, “Workers Deserve More.” They also discuss whether Republicans will retain their majority in the House and preview this fall’s Texas Senate race. Then lastly, Harmeet Dhillon, US assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department, joins them to discuss election integrity and the Department’s plan to deploy 1,000 poll monitors nationwide in the 2026 midterms. 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 last night’s senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine and a candidate debate for attorney general in New York State between incumbent Democrat Letitia James and Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy. Next, Nick Troiano, executive director of Unite America and author of "The Primary Solution" joins the guys to discuss a new poll from RealClear Opinion Research sponsored by Unite America and potential reforms to the primary system. Then, they discuss the passing of Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka and the shooting by ICE of an alleged gang member who had his five-year-old son in this car at the time. And finally, they give up 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.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss yesterday’s speech by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Parthenon in Greece defending Western civilization, and reactions to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official statement on the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre in Israel by Hamas terrorists. Then, filmmaker Eli Steele joins the guys to discuss his new documentary, “Shelby Steele’s White Guilt,” which looks at the history of race in America and the rise of identity politics. And finally, they discuss last night’s Senatorial debate in Kansas, President Trump’s statement that he may fire top political aides Chris LaCivita and James Blair for providing election advice to a Russia-linked government while playing key roles in his midterm campaign operation, and a Wall Street Journal article focusing on US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle that alleges she asked a supporter of President Trump to pay her $100,000 credit card bill just before her confirmation hearing in exchange for access to Trump officials. 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 contributor Richard Porter discuss the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre in Israel, the possible consequences of a Democratic takeover of the Senate, and last night’s Senate debate in Maine. Then, RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta joins the guys to discuss President Trump’s offer to create a new presidential retreat in West Palm Beach, his announcement that he would not reimburse the government for political ads currently paid for by the Department of Homeland Security, and the reason Governor Gregg Abbott (R-TX) will not be appearing with Trump at a rally today in San Antonio. Next, they talk about a new article in RCP by Richard Porter on billionaire Ken Griffith’s decision to leave Chicago for Miami and his contribution of $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University for a new campus in Florida. And finally, they discuss new polling from Gallup that shows many people do not have faith in American elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With just one month to go to the midterms, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the race for the U.S. Senate, including tonight’s candidate debates in Maine and Michigan. They also look forward to 2028, as Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) share barbs and The Washington Post examines former Vice President Kamala Harris’ chances of winning the Democratic nomination. Next, they discuss President Trump’s remarks last night in Nebraska concerning Iran’s nuclear program and the possible targeting of Los Angeles and San Diego. And, Trump announced he will pay for television ads currently sponsored by the US government and approves death by firing squad for Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, whose 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas resulted in 13 deaths and 30 injuries. Then finally, they discuss revelations that the FBI tapped the phone of Susie Wiles and tracked the movements of Melania and Barron Trump in advance of the 2022 raid on Mar-a-Lago. 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 causes behind this week’s riots in France and Sunday night’s presidential election results in Brazil, where conservative candidate Flavio Bolsonaro ended in first place and is headed to a run-off election on Octobe 25th against progressive incumbent Lula da Silva. Then, they discuss newly announced White House assistant secretary Beni Rai Harmony, a 24-year-old former White House reporter who posted a holiday picture of herself wearing an “F—Biden” t-shirt while holding a rifle. Also, President Trump promises to send a $90 refund check to 20 million American seniors to help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums before the midterm elections. Next, they talk about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito who discussed his views of the Supreme Court on Fox News amid speculation that the 76-year-old jurist may be considering retirement. And finally, they take a look at the first day of this fall’s Supreme Court calendar, which includes review of a case brought by the city of Boulder against two large oil companies seeking restitution for environmental harm they attribute to climate change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.