WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Donald Trump Pushes to End the Filibuster, as Sen. John Fetterman Defends It

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:03:52 +0000

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 El-Sayed tries to distance himself from socialism.

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How Progressive Democrats Became Power Players

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:35:24 +0000

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 of their party?

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Trump vs. Thune, New Jersey's 400 Noncitizen Voters, and Congressional Stock Trading

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:41:58 +0000

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 passes a bill to curb Congress's stock trading.

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The Houthis Complicate a Possibly Escalating Iran War

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:10:44 +0000

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 greater escalation?

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Mamdani Drops His Threat to Handcuff Bibi

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:18:33 +0000

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 the GOP still accomplish this year in Congress?

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JD Vance and Marco Rubio: Who's the Future of the Republican Party?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:52:50 +0000

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 State offers the public a different vision.

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The War With Iran Escalates and Andy Burnham Is Britain's Newest PM

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0000

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 and its seventh in 10 years?

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The GOP's Reconciliation 3.0 and Trump's Speech on the SAVE America Act

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0000

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, citizenship checks, and broad limits on mail ballots.

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Trump Won't Renew His USMCA Trade Deal, as Michigan Gets a New Bridge to Canada

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:38:00 +0000

The White House wants to renegotiate trade terms with Canada and Mexico, creating uncertainty for businesses, including auto makers. Plus, the Gordie Howe Bridge is finally set to open in Detroit, though a crony political intervention was no help.

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The Supreme Court Wants a Security Upgrade / Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearings

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:44:00 +0000

Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testify about rising security threats, as the Court seeks more money from Congress. Plus, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces the Senate as he tries to get confirmed to the job permanently.

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Trump Blockades Iran Again, While Saying the U.S. Will Guard Hormuz

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:43:00 +0000

Donald Trump reinstates his naval blockade of Iran and pledges to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, with or without its help. Yet his initial talk of charging a 20% toll confused his message, and if oil prices rise will he make his case to voters?

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The Legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham and How Will His Death Affect the Senate?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:53:00 +0000

Lindsey Graham will be remembered as a man who loved politics and as an advocate for a muscular, principled U.S. foreign policy. Why was he so influential, and what happens in the Senate after losing one of its most consequential members?

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Michigan’s Democratic Senate Debate / Trump Fires the Election Assistance Commission

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0000

The next test for leftist Democrats is Michigan's race between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. Plus, Alaska's top court puts Dan J. Sullivan back on the ballot, as Donald Trump ousts the leaders of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

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Raging Against the Machine, Graham Platner Exits the Maine Senate Race

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner announces he’s leaving the race by denying the allegations against him and railing against establishment Democrats. Plus, GOP donor Ken Griffin says he'd support Marco Rubio over JD Vance for president in 2028.

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Trump Calls Iran's Leaders 'Scum' and Says the Ceasefire Is ‘Over’

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0000

Donald Trump now says talks with Iran are a waste of time, since its leaders are liars and cheats, as the U.S. military hits 80 targets in response to the regime's strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. What are Trump's options for next steps?

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Democrats Quit Defending Graham Platner After a New Accusation

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0000

Graham Platner is reconsidering his Senate campaign in Maine after being accused of forcing himself on a woman in 2021. If he drops out soon, Democrats can pick another nominee, but who? And could any replacement beat Republican Sen. Susan Collins?

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Trump’s Red Card Intervention and Mixed U.S. Signals Before the NATO Summit

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0000

The NATO summit kicks off this week in Turkey, with President Trump airing his complaints about European allies and their defense spending. But is the U.S. sending mixed messages about its own military posture in Europe? Plus, Donald Trump shocks the sports world by calling for a review of a red card against U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun, who is now eligible to play in a major match against Belgium.

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Celebrating America’s 250th and Looking Towards an Optimistic Future

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 21:06:00 +0000

On its 250th anniversary, why does the Declaration of Independence still matter, and what are the threats to the U.S. today?

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The Socialist Surge Comes to Colorado, as Democrats Nominate Melat Kiros

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 21:36:00 +0000

Denver's 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette loses her primary to 29-year-old Melat Kiros, a socialist who says 9/11 was inevitable and the U.S. should quit sending Israel even defensive arms. While a few mainstream Democrats are starting to oppose this hostile takeover of their party, most appear willing to accommodate it.

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Supreme Court Rulings on Birthright Citizenship, Women's Sports, and Political Spending

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0000

The Justices say the 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship, striking down President Trump's order to exclude children of illegal aliens and temporary visitors. Plus, transgender athletes don't have a constitutional right to play women's sports, and a limit on "coordinated" political spending fails the First Amendment..

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Split Supreme Court Decisions on Presidential Power

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0000

The Justices issue four major rulings on executive power, voting law and the Fourth Amendment, with mixed majorities in each one. The Court says Donald Trump can fire the heads of independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission with one exception--the Federal Reserve.

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Supreme Court Rulings on Gun Rights, Immigration and More

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:23:00 +0000

The Justices say 6-3 that the law gives the Trump Administration unreviewable authority to tell immigrants with Temporary Protected Status, including about 360,000 Haitians and Syrians, that they must go home. Plus, Hawaii's law prohibiting guns by default on private property fails the Second Amendment test.

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It’s Donald Trump Versus Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0000

Donald Trump and Senate Republicans clash on war powers and the filibuster, and a recent closed-door meeting was especially testy. Plus, the President delays signing a housing bill until Congress approves the Save America voting bill, which lacks the voters to pass.

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New York Democrats Vote to Send Zohran Mamdani's Socialists to Congress

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:51:00 +0000

The state's Democratic primary nominates three more socialist House candidates, including Darializa Avila Chevalier, who says every deportation is wrong, calls proudly to abolish ICE, and wants to pass national rent control. How will mainstream Democrats respond, and could this hard left turn help the GOP win the midterms?

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Marijuana Users Still Have Gun Rights, the Supreme Court Says 9-0

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0000

The Justices unanimously agree that pot consumption alone isn't enough to justify a loss of Second Amendment rights, though they offer few hints about harder cases involving harder drugs. Plus, will Congress reinforce religious liberty, after a 6-3 ruling against a Rastafarian whose head was shaved by prison guards?

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Round One of the U.S.-Iran Talks, and Another British Prime Minister Resigns.

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0000

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, and his successor Andy Burnham would be the seventh PM in 10 years. What's driving the instability, and what are the lessons for the U.S.? Plus, the U.S.-Iran talks go ahead, despite threats from both sides.

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Inside WSJ Opinion’s ‘The Lockdown Dissidents’

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0000

Why were some scientists blacklisted and censored for questioning the need for lockdowns during the Covid pandemic? And why did some in Washington encourage it? Paul Gigot speaks with the Wall Street Journal's James Taranto and executive producer Michael Pack about the new documentary “The Lockdown Dissidents," the lessons learned and how to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

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The Good, Bad and Ugly of Trump's Deal With Iran

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:23:00 +0000

Donald Trump explains that oil and stock prices drove his decision to sign the memorandum of understanding with Iran, in a surprising admission of U.S. weakness. What concessions did the U.S. make to Iran, and what did it get in return.?

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The Political Fight Over Anthropic's New AI / Trump Pulls Jay Clayton's Senate Confirmation

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0000

The White House effectively bans the advanced Fable 5 model by placing it off limits to foreigners, even ones working at Anthropic. Plus, Donald Trump upends Jay Clayton's confirmation as director of national intelligence, while making new demands that Congress pass the SAVE America Act, a federal voting takeover.

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The Next Mayor of Washington, D.C., Could Be a Socialist

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0000

As D.C. holds its Democratic primary, the polling leader is Janeese Lewis George, who wants new taxes on businesses, "childcare for all," and more. But President Trump warns that D.C. is ultimately under federal control. Plus, two Dan Sullivans running in Alaska? Here's another ranked-choice voting fiasco.

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Is Trump's Deal With Iran a Good One for the U.S.?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0000

Donald Trump and Iran say they've agreed to a ceasefire deal that lets commercial and oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz but delays talks on issues like Iran's nuclear program for another 60 days.

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Bill Pulte, Jay Clayton and the Surveillance Lapse of FISA Section 702

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:36:00 +0000

After President Trump names Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, the House fails to reauthorize the Section 702 surveillance program. What are the risks of letting that intelligence go dark? And now that Jay Clayton has been nominated for the permanent DNI job, how quickly will the Senate move to confirm?

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Donald Trump Announces an Iran Agreement After Cancelling Strikes

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0000

Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been made, but Iranians say the deal is not done just yet. Plus, will Republicans pass the President's defense spending request before their hold on Congress runs out?

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Maine's Senate Choice Is Now Graham Platner vs. Susan Collins

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0000

Democratic voters nominate Platner, the progressive oyster farmer, despite a string of news stories about personal scandals, including a Nazi-linked tattoo and rough treatment of a former girlfriend. Is he too unappealing and too far left to beat Sen. Susan Collins? Or could he still drop out before the November election?

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Spencer Pratt Loses Out to Nithya Raman in L.A., as California Keeps Counting Mail Votes

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0000

On election night Pratt was in second place to Mayor Karen Bass, and now after a week of watching his position be steadily eroded by late-arriving ballots, some Republicans are crying foul. Is there hard evidence of fraud? Or is this simply another example of California's lax voting rules straining public confidence?

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Are Israel and the U.S. on the Same Page on Iran?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0000

Iran and Israel exchange missiles as the Iran war passes its 100th day, with Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu saying they want the same goals despite their disagreements. Are the two world leaders heading in the right direction? Plus, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett is targeted by online harassment, as threats of violence grow in this era of polarized politics.

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Matt Pottinger on Competing with China and What's Next in Iran

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0000

President Trump continues to negotiate with Tehran, but lurking behind the war in the Middle East is America's larger strategic contest with the Chinese Communist Party. How is Beijing reading events in Iran? And why is President Trump sounding softer on China than he did in his first term? On this episode of Potomac Watch, Kate Odell talks with former deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger about Trump's worldview, Taiwan and more.

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Congress Puts Donald Trump’s Iran Strategy on the Clock

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 18:11:00 +0000

Four House Republicans side with Democrats to pass a resolution calling for the end of hostilities in Iran unless Congress approves further action. Is Capitol Hill showing its lack of faith in Donald Trump’s vision for ending the war? Plus, housing regulator Bill Pulte is picked to be the next director of national intelligence despite a lack of credentials for the job, putting into question the need for the department and the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

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Will Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt Emerge From California's Jungle Primary?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0000

Late mail ballots will straggle in for days, but California could get some political competition in November, if Republicans Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt hang on in the races for Governor and Los Angeles mayor. Plus, primaries in New Jersey and Iowa offer additional signs of where the midterm winds might be blowing.

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The GOP Agenda Gets Stuck on Trump's $1.776 Billion Settlement Fund

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 21:38:00 +0000

Republican lawmakers are trying to pass a reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement, but first they want answers on Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” slush fund. Also on Congress's agenda: Section 702 surveillance powers, a highway bill, and what about that third reconciliation package?

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Iran Puts a Pause on Ceasefire Talks with the U.S.

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 18:54:00 +0000

Iran suspends ceasefire negotiations with the United States as airstrikes resume in the Middle East. With threats of Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, can a deal be reached on keeping it open? Plus, New York City mayor Zoran Mamdani breaks precedent and refuses to attend the city's annual Israel Day Parade, reflecting his own anti-Israel sentiments and similar opinions growing inside the Democratic Party.

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Jill Biden's Book Tour Renews Debate on Joe's Age and What Democrats Knew

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:57:00 +0000

The former First Lady reveals that when Joe Biden melted down during his 2024 debate with Donald Trump, she worried it might be a stroke. Yet she also insists that she saw no signs of cognitive decline. Plus, hundreds of professors at the University of California call for a return to standardized testing with the SAT or ACT.

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Can Viral Ads Make Spencer Pratt L.A.’s Next Mayor?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is using viral videos to make his case against Karen Bass and become the new mayor of Los Angeles. Plus, candidates from both parties vie for the top two spots in the California primary for governor, and Pope Leo releases his first encyclical, sharing his concerns about artificial intelligence and human dignity.

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Ken Paxton Wins the Texas Primary, as Trump Makes Another Senate Gamble

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:05:00 +0000

Republican voters resoundingly nominate Attorney General Ken Paxton, instead of incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, but can the AG win? Democrat James Talarico will try to make the race about Paxton's baggage, rather than his progressive views, and the GOP will have to spend money in Texas that it can't use elsewhere.

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Trump Praises Iran Talks, but What About Its Uranium and the Strait of Hormuz?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:19:00 +0000

Donald Trump says the latest negotiations with Iran are "proceeding nicely," but the details of any nuclear deal remain elusive, as U.S. forces strike new Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. How should proposed terms be evaluated, particularly in comparison to President Obama's agreement, known as the JCPOA?

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Did Democrats Learn Anything from Losing in 2024?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:33:00 +0000

A leaked campaign "autopsy" from the Democratic National Committee says Kamala Harris lost in 2024 because the Biden White House didn't help her enough and she didn't run hard enough against Trump. But the report makes no mention of Biden's age or the Democratic divide on Israel. Plus, Tulsi Gabbard resigns from her post as President Trump's director of national intelligence.

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What Does Donald Trump Have Planned for Cuba?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:14:00 +0000

The United States indicts Cuban leader Raul Castro, the brother of the late revolutionary Fidel Castro, for murder as it increases pressure on the current regime. Are the days of the dictatorship numbered at last?

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Trump's Defeat of Thomas Massie and Endorsement of Ken Paxton

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:51:00 +0000

Donald Trump carries a GOP challenger to a primary victory over Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, who made few friends with his quixotic positions, including on Israel and the Epstein files. Plus, Trump endorses in the Texas Senate race, making a risky bet to spurn Sen. John Cornyn and reward AG Ken Paxton’s MAGA loyalty.

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The $1.776 Billion Deal for Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:09:00 +0000

After Donald Trump ends his lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax records, the Justice Department steers nearly $1.8 billion toward targets of government "weaponization." Does this mean payouts to Jan. 6 rioters, or who will get money? Plus, the GOP debates security funding for a White House ballroom.

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GOP Candidates Face Donald Trump’s Wrath in Primaries Contests

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 18 May 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Senator Bill Cassidy loses in the Louisiana GOP primary after Donald Trump pushes hard for his opponent as payback for voting to convict him during his second impeachment trial. Could Thomas Massie suffer the same fate in what’s becoming a high-priced House contest for Republicans? Plus, with very few legislative achievements to run on, what are the prospects for Republicans to retain control of Congress after the November midterms?

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Trump's China Summit, Makary's FDA Exit, and a Supreme Court Mifepristone Order

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:02:00 +0000

As Donald Trump leaves Beijing after meeting Xi Jinping, how much did this diplomacy accomplish? Plus, does Dr. Marty Makary's resignation at the FDA signal an agency turn? And the High Court halts an appellate ruling against mail-order mifepristone, the abortion pill, with no liberal dissents about the "shadow docket."

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Kevin Warsh Wins Confirmation as Fed Chair, as the Inflation Gauge Hits 3.8%

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:08:00 +0000

The Senate approves the Federal Reserve's new leader 54-45, one day after new figures from the Labor Department show consumer prices accelerating, and not only due to oil stuck at the Strait of Hormuz. How will Warsh approach the job of getting back to 2%, and what's the legacy of outgoing Chair Jerome Powell?

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The Trump-Xi Summit in China: Trade, Taiwan, AI and More

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Donald Trump lands in Beijing for meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with agenda items that include trade and tariffs, the future of Taiwan, and the U.S. computer chips that are powering American artificial intelligence. Plus, will Trump make good on his promise to push for the freedom of Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai?

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Trump Waives the Jones Act, Temporarily Freeing U.S. Oil Supply Chains

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:02:00 +0000

Donald Trump issues a five-month waiver of a 1920 law that says ships carrying cargo between U.S. ports must be American-built. Colin Grabow of the Cato Institute explains the results, as dozens of voyages now help to distribute oil and gasoline, and he argues the Jones Act is economic lunacy that should be repealed.

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Can Trump Break the Impasse With Iran in the Gulf?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:25:00 +0000

Iran rejects Donald Trump's proposal to settle the war, and Trump says the cease-fire may not survive. On this episode of Potomac Watch, Paul Gigot speaks with the Hudson Institute's Michael Doran about the chances for renewed fighting and whether Iran's economy will break under U.S. pressure.

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Virginia's 10-1 Gerrymander Loses in Court, as Tennessee Draws a 9-0 Map

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 8 May 2026 21:35:00 +0000

The Virginia Supreme Court strikes down a Democratic map that voters approved last month. Meantime, Tennessee moves to oust its only congressional Democrat by splitting his Memphis seat, a majority-black district held by Rep. Steve Cohen, who is white. Which side is now winning the gerrymander wars?

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The Rising Influence of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 7 May 2026 21:10:00 +0000

This week Clarence Thomas becomes the second-longest-service Justice on the Supreme Court, and his impact on American law is growing. Paul Gigot speaks with law professor and former Thomas clerk John Yoo about the Justice’s influence on the Court and the recent testy exchanges between Justices that have played out in public.

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Ben Sasse on Experimental Medical Research and Why the Senate is Broken

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 6 May 2026 20:48:00 +0000

On this episode of Potomac Watch, Paul Gigot sits down with former Senator Ben Sasse about his diagnosis with Stage IV pancreatic cancer and his experience with experimental drug trials to battle it. They also discuss the challenges of reforming higher education, why there is so much dysfunction in the Senate, and what are the keys to a strong American comeback during its 250th anniversary.

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The Abortion Pill Mifepristone Comes Back to the Supreme Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 5 May 2026 20:22:00 +0000

Federal regulations permit the drug to be dispensed by mail without a doctor's visit, but after an appeals court rules against that policy, Justice Samuel Alito halts any change until the Supreme Court can consider it. Plus, does mifepristone by mail present concerns that women might be privately coerced into taking it?

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Iran Strikes the United Arab Emirates as Fighting Intensifies

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 4 May 2026 20:19:00 +0000

President Trump moves to escort ships trapped in the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran answers by firing on tankers and hits the U.A.E. What are the President’s options as a showdown in the Strait of Hormuz looms? Plus, Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving thousands out of a job and questions about what could have prevented the end of the low-cost airline.

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The Supreme Court's 6-3 Ruling Against Racial Gerrymandering

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 1 May 2026 21:12:00 +0000

The Justices say the Voting Rights Act requires an inference of "intentional discrimination" before states can be ordered to draw minority-majority districts. Does this "gut" the VRA, as Democrats claim? How many House seats might be affected? And why has Justice Clarence Thomas argued the result might be less racial polarization?

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Jerome Powell Decides to Stay on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:38:00 +0000

Outgoing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces he will remain on the board as a governor as Kevin Warsh prepares to take over. What could be his reasons for staying and what does it mean for the Fed? Plus, the U.S. economy keeps growing modestly, but inflation is getting higher according to the new economic data from the first quarter of 2026.

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Trump's Lawfare Against James Comey / Florida's 24-4 Gerrymander

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:13:00 +0000

The Justice Department releases a new indictment of the former FBI Director, claiming his Instagram post of seashells spelling out “86 47” was a threat to kill President Trump. Plus, Gov. Ron DeSantis's new House map could counter Virginia's Democratic gerrymandering, but is it a risk for the GOP if trends change?

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The Bank Robber, the Supreme Court, and the 'Geofence' Warrant for Cellphone Data

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:16:00 +0000

Police caught Okello Chatrie using location data from Google, and now he wants the Justices to say this violated the Fourth Amendment, which protects against "unreasonable searches and seizures." Plus, the Court hears arguments on whether cancer lawsuits against the weed killer Roundup are preempted by federal law.

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The Aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0000

After an assassin targets members of the Trump administration at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, questions about security protocols arise as the President vows for the event to be held again. Plus, Britain's King Charles visits the U.S. in a much anticipated state visit to Washington, bringing hopes of repairing a frayed relationship amid the pageantry.

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Trump Moves to Reschedule Marijuana / A Federal Bailout of Spirit Airlines?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:38:00 +0000

The Trump administration shifts medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, opening up federal tax deductions that will be a boon to America's pot industry. Plus, President Trump suggests the federal government might step in to bail out or even buy Spirit Airlines, a precedent that progressives will love.

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Trump's Iran Ceasefire Extension, the U.S. Blockade, and the Strait of Hormuz

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0000

Donald Trump says the regime in Tehran is fractured, so the U.S. will hold off further strikes until its leaders "can come up with a unified proposal." What kind of a nuclear deal would be a U.S. victory that's worth accepting? Plus, as the White House ousts Navy Secretary John Phelan, who would be a worthy replacement?

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Virginia Narrowly Approves a 10-1 Democratic Gerrymander

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:29:00 +0000

Donald Trump won 46% of the vote in Virginia in 2024, yet Republicans might soon control only 9% of the House seats. How can Democrats seriously argue this is a win for "fairness"? What else did the GOP expect, after it started this gerrymandering race to the bottom in Texas? And what can fed-up voters do about it?

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Zohran Mamdani's Grocery Store and Kathy Hochul's Pied-à-Terre Tax

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0000

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to help New York City balance its budget with a new tax on second homes over $5 million, but what if wealthy owners simply leave? Plus, Mayor Zohran Mamdani offers new details about his proposed government-run grocery stores, including a $30 million plan to build one in East Harlem.

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Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iran Take an Uncertain Turn

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0000

Peace talks between the United States and Iran are scheduled to resume this week, but will the Iranians show up and what will they have to offer? Plus, Iran says it'll keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the U.S. lifts its blockade of Iranian ports as both sides try to work out an agreement over Iran’s nuclear program.

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The California Governor's Race and the Eric Swalwell Accusations

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:52:00 +0000

Eric Swalwell quits the campaign and Congress after several women allege sexual misconduct going back years. While other Democrats deny that they knew about this behavior, why didn't they take the rumors more seriously? Plus, is there a chance that California's jungle primary could nominate two Republicans?

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Gerard Baker in Conversation with Texas Senator Ted Cruz

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0000

Speaking at WSJ Opinion Live in Washington, D.C., WSJ Editor at Large Gerard Baker and Texas Senator Ted Cruz discuss the war in Iran, the 2028 Republican primaries, and whether Mr. Cruz would accept a Supreme Court nomination.

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Paul Gigot in Conversation with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0000

Speaking at WSJ Opinion Live in Washington, D.C., WSJ Editorial Page Editor Paul Gigot and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discuss economic uncertainties amid the war with Iran, the AI competition between the U.S. and China and President Trump's postponed summit with Xi Jinping in May.

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The Artemis II Moon Mission—and What NASA Is Planning Next

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0000

The success of Artemis II, including Friday's splashdown, brought new excitement to space exploration. Is this a good use of taxpayer money? Can the U.S. beat China's 2030 target for the next lunar landing? And how have private companies, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, changed the calculus? James B. Meigs joins to discuss.

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Donald Trump Tries to Squeeze Iran with a Naval Blockade

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:09:00 +0000

After talks break down between the U.S. and Iran, Donald Trump imposes a naval blockade against oil and other products going to or from Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz. Will this economic pressure force Iran's leaders to make concessions? Plus, voters in Hungary depose Viktor Orban despite JD Vance’s visit to support his campaign.

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JD Vance Hits the Campaign Trail—in Budapest, Hungary

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:17:00 +0000

The Vice President flies to Europe to speak at a rally with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is trying to extend his 16 years in power amid elections this weekend. Why is JD Vance so invested in Orbán's re-election, and does the MAGA right have the wrong idea about the American interest in Hungary's politics?

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Will Donald Trump Walk Away From NATO?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 20:38:00 +0000

President Trump has signaled a potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO, citing a lack of support from allies during the Iran war. While NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described Wednesday’s White House meeting as 'frank and open,' the alliance remains under pressure as Trump maintains that NATO 'failed' its testing ground in the Middle East.

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President Trump Declares a Two-Week Ceasefire in Iran

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0000

The U.S. halts its strikes on Iran, saying its military objectives have been achieved, shortly after President Trump threatened that "a whole civilization will die" if the regime refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Yet the terms of any deal, including on the strait and Iran's nuclear program, so far remain an open question.

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Trump's Budget Plan: a 10% Cut, but With $1.5 Trillion for Defense

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 21:52:00 +0000

The White House releases President Trump’s 2027 budget request, which calls for reducing domestic spending while adding money for the Pentagon, including to fund a "Golden Dome" missile defense. Will Congress heed or ignore these ideas? And what does the plan say about America's growing entitlement programs?

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Trump Issues an Ultimatum to Iran After a Dramatic Rescue of a U.S. Airman

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0000

President Trump took a risk in ordering a high-risk rescue of a U.S. airman from Iranian territory. Now attention is focused on his threat to bomb Iran's electric power plants and bridges if the regime doesn't agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi / NASA's Artemis II Heads to the Moon

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0000

President Trump removes AG Pam Bondi, shortly after ousting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Could this be the beginning of a larger cabinet shakeup, and who might lead the Justice Department next? Plus, NASA sends astronauts toward the moon for the first time since the end of the Apollo program.

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Donald Trump Makes His Iran Case to the Nation

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

How effective was the President's primetime address on the U.S. military operation in Iran? Plus, Republicans agree to fund the Department of Homeland Security with the exception of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, bringing an end to the long lines and chaos at TSA checkpoints in U.S. airports.

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The Supreme Court Debates Birthright Citizenship, With Trump in the Audience

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 21:09:00 +0000

As Donald Trump watches from the public seats, the Justices consider his order to reinterpret the 14th Amendment and deny citizenship to babies whose parents are in the U.S. illegally or temporarily. While he argues that birth tourism and illegal migration make this necessary, Solicitor General John Sauer faces tough questioning.

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America's Money Migration: Democratic States Keep Losing Taxpayer Income

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:20:00 +0000

The IRS releases new figures on income migration between 2022 and 2023, which show taxpayers continuing to flee high-tax states for more welcoming ones, including Florida, Texas, and Tennessee. But Democratic leaders aren't getting the message, as Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signs a new millionaire's tax.

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Who's Winning in Iran After a Month of War?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:37:00 +0000

The U.S. continues to make military progress but its strategic goals remain elusive. President Trump contemplates sending ground troops for discrete missions in Iran, and financial markets try to assess the economic impact of the Iran oil shock.

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Why Congress Failed, Again, to End the Shutdown of Homeland Security

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:46:00 +0000

During the wee hours, the Senate approves a bill to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, but the House rejects the idea of partial DHS funding. While this puts a spotlight on Republican disagreements, Democrats are keeping the shutdown going by refusing policy concessions on immigration enforcement.

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A Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Liable for a Young Woman's Problems

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0000

A jury finds Meta and Google’s YouTube responsible for contributing to a young plaintiff’s internet addiction and causing harm to her mental health. But was the lawsuit more a victory for trial lawyers, and could legislation from Congress assist parents in navigating social media for their children?

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President Trump, Iran and the Fog of Diplomacy

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:16:00 +0000

The U.S. holds off striking Iran's power infrastructure, as President Trump cites "productive conversations" with the regime, but Tehran denies any talks are taking place. Meantime, Iran fires missiles at Diego Garcia, a base in the Indian Ocean that's about 4,000 kilometers away, which should be a threat warning to Europe.

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The Supreme Court Sounds Ready to End Late Mail Ballots

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Many states count absentee ballots that are mailed on time, even if they don't arrive until days or weeks later. But the Justices seem prepared to rule that this policy is contrary to federal laws setting a uniform Election Day. How could this affect the November midterms and the GOP debate over the SAVE America Act?

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When Will Congress Finally Pass Funding for TSA's Airport Screeners?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:12:00 +0000

Chaos continues to grow at airports across the United States as the partial government shutdown leaves DHS unable to pay workers. At the same time, the Trump administration looks for upwards of $200 billion to supplement military action against Iran. So how will Congress respond?

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National Security Concerns from California to Social Media

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:34:00 +0000

The Trump administration gets more serious about California's oil and gas vulnerability and how it might impact national security, ordering the resumption of a project in federal waters off California's coast. Will the state's security weakness play a role in Governor Gavin Newsom's quest for the White House and commander-in-chief role? Plus, social media sites like TikTok highlight the problem of adversaries spreading AI-generated video propaganda during wartime operations.

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Should Republicans Kill the Senate Filibuster?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Paul Gigot and Barton Swaim discuss the Republican debate about the Senate's 60-vote rule, dissent on the MAGA right over the Iran war, and the Texas Senate primary that could cost the GOP a seat.

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Joe Kent's Exit and the MAGA Divide on Iran

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:52:00 +0000

The Trump Administration's counterterrorism director resigns, saying Iran didn't pose an imminent threat to the United States and accusing Israel of dragging America into wars. What does the episode suggest about the politics of the war, and will more exits follow? Plus, the fight over funding the Department of Homeland Security continues as Sen. Markwayne Mullin appears on Capitol Hill for his confirmation hearing to run the agency.

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China Has Much to Lose in Iran

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:33:00 +0000

The U.S. military action against Iran continues and the question is how soon American forces can open up the Strait of Hormuz. On this episode of Potomac Watch, Kate Odell talks with war scholar John Spencer about the next phases of the conflict and how the war is testing Beijing's strategic bet on Iran.

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The War in Iran Shifts to the Strait of Hormuz

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:07:00 +0000

Donald Trump calls on allies to assist in patrolling the Strait of Hormuz to keep the vital oil chokepoint open and keep gas prices down. Plus, how will the Federal Reserve react this week to the economic impact of the war and higher energy prices?

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The Senate Debate on the SAVE America Act and a Talking Filibuster

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:39:00 +0000

Donald Trump presses to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, meaning many driver's licenses wouldn't be enough. As some Republicans demand a talking filibuster to enact the bill, Sen. John Thune says that isn't so easy in practice, and the GOP lacks the votes for it.

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Iran Fights Back on the Energy Front as Donald Trump Looks to ‘Finish the Job’

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:51:00 +0000

While the U.S. and Israel joint operation destroys drones and nuclear missiles in Iran, the regime counters the only way it can, by threatening the world energy market. Plus, Donald Trump gives mixed messages about not leaving the region too soon, while still declaring the United States has 'already won.'

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The Senate Housing Bill Backed by Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:14:00 +0000

Voters are frustrated by home prices, and the Senate will soon take up the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. But the bill is a 300-page melange of federal grants and pilot programs, plus a progressive ban on home purchases by big investors. Plus, 22 states sue over Donald Trump's tariffs under Section 122.

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Vinay Prasad Is Leaving the FDA / Anthropic Sues the Pentagon

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:14:00 +0000

The Food and Drug Administration's controversial regulator is set to exit, amid more criticisms that the agency is stifling promising treatments. Meantime, the AI company Anthropic sues the Pentagon, after the Trump administration labels it a "supply chain risk" after a dispute over surveillance and autonomous weapons.

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The Iran War Roils Oil Markets as Gasoline Prices Rise in the U.S.

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0000

The U.S. and Israeli war with Iran begins its second week with worry about rising oil prices and volatile financial markets. Plus, signs point to Russia providing intelligence to Iran, and Iran chooses the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to be its new leader.

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Trump Fires Kristi Noem / The Iran War and U.S. Munition Stocks

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 22:01:00 +0000

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is out, after a damaging appearance before the Senate, as Donald Trump names Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Will the DHS personnel change also affect ICE policy? Plus, does the U.S. have enough air-defense interceptors to maintain deterrence while finishing the job in Iran?

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Can Iran's Regime Survive the War?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 20:40:00 +0000

Paul Gigot interviews Hudson Institute Middle East expert Michael Doran, who says the military campaign is going well for the U.S. and Israel. But the aftermath is far from certain as Donald Trump aims for 'regime transformation' rather than a revolution.

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Marijuana and Guns at the Supreme Court / Cornyn, Paxton and a Texas Runoff

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 21:31:00 +0000

Federal law prohibits users of illegal drugs from owning guns, but does this violate the Second Amendment? The Justices debate that question, with a focus on how the Founders handled "drunkards." Plus, James Talarico wins the Democratic Senate nod in Texas, as John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head to a GOP runoff.

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The Texas Senate Primary: Cornyn, Paxton, Crockett and Talarico

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 21:53:00 +0000

Democrats hope surging voter enthusiasm will turn Texas blue this fall, but candidate quality matters. On the Republican side, Sen. John Cornyn faces a stiff challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is loud but has liabilities. Democrats also have contrast of personalities in Jasmine Crockett vs. James Talarico.

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How Long Does Donald Trump Have to Achieve His War Aims in Iran?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 20:18:00 +0000

A joint operation by the United States and Israel on Iran leads to the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Donald Trump promising more strikes over the next four to five weeks. Will this lead to regime change in the region, and what will it take for the President to declare a strategic victory?

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The DHS Shutdown Drags On / Trump's Plan for Powering AI Data Centers

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:34:00 +0000

Federal workers with TSA airport security and the Coast Guard are receiving partial paychecks, after Democrats again refuse to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms to ICE. Plus tech firms prepare to visit the White House, as Donald Trump tells them to generate their own electricity.

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Will the U.S. and Iran Go to War?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:43:00 +0000

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner begin a round of indirect talks with Iranian officials over the country’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles. President Trump says he wants a diplomatic solution, but has he effectively made his case to the American people if he decides to launch a possible strike on Iran?

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The Moments That Stood Out in Trump's State of the Union Address

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:41:00 +0000

Donald Trump declares victory on the economy, frames the Democratic Party as extreme, and offers praise for JD Vance and Marco Rubio, in one of the longest State of the Union speeches in recent times. But what's the agenda that Republicans can carry into the midterms? Plus, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers a Democratic response that starts with affordability, yet her party’s nominees in November might be moving further left.

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Did China Secretly Test a Nuke? / The FDA Reversal on an mRNA Flu Shot

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:50:00 +0000

American officials say they believe China held a nuclear test in 2020, and President Trump reserves the right to do the same, as the New Start arms-control treaty with Russia hits its expiration date this month. Plus, the Food and Drug Administration summarily rejects a flu vaccine from Moderna, before changing course.

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Scott Lincicome on Where the Trump Tariff Wars Are Going Next

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:31:00 +0000

Now that the Supreme Court has struck down Donald Trump's "emergency" tariffs, will the government refund the billions of dollars it unlawfully collected? And as Trump turns to other tariff authorities, how much will he be limited by the guardrails written into those laws? The Cato Institute’s trade expert Scott Lincicome discusses.

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Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Lose 6-3 at the Supreme Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:20:00 +0000

The Justices strike down the President's "emergency" tariffs, ruling that a law called IEEPA doesn't give him limitless power to tax imports on a whim. But will Trump try to reimpose his tariff policy using other laws, or is the GOP quietly breathing a sigh of relief, as the 2026 midterms near amid mixed economic signals?

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Zohran Mamdani's Tax Ultimatum Is a Threat to Soak the Middle Class

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:15:00 +0000

To raise taxes on the rich, New York's Mayor wants help from Albany and Gov. Kathy Hochul. And if they refuse? Mamdani now says he'll jack up property taxes by nearly 10%. But isn't overspending the problem? Plus, the Congressional Budget Office offers an estimate for federal deficits over the next decade: $24 trillion.

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Marco Rubio Speaks to Europe in a Different Tone Than JD Vance

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:27:00 +0000

Secretary of State Marco Rubio offers tough love to U.S. allies in a speech at the Munich Security Conference, in contrast to Vice President JD Vance last year. Will this be the GOP's choice once Donald Trump leaves office? Plus, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gets tripped up on Taiwan, and another U.S. aircraft carrier nears Iran.

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The EPA Ends the 'Endangerment' Finding, a Linchpin of U.S. Climate Regulation

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:31:00 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency rescinds its 2009 assertion that it can regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, because they "endanger" public health. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says this means cheaper cars and no more EV mandates, but is it going next to the courts, and maybe the Supreme Court?

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Democrats Pick a Shutdown Fight, as the ICE Surge Ends in Minneapolis

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:57:00 +0000

Congress skips town without funding the Department of Homeland Security, as a partial shutdown nears for the TSA and more, while border czar Tom Homan winds down immigration raids in Minnesota. Plus, does President Trump see his vulnerability, with voters now telling pollsters that Joe Biden did a better job?

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The January Jobs Numbers Exceed Expectations

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0000

The January jobs report shows a rebound in the labor market after a lousy 2025. Will it continue, and what does it say about the prospects for growth in this election year? Plus, the U.S. House stages a bipartisan revolt against Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada.

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New Jersey Democrats Choose a Nominee Who Says 'Abolish ICE Now'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:54:00 +0000

Analilia Mejia, a former political director for Bernie Sanders, wins a Democratic primary in a suburban House district, while Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger starts her tenure from the left. Are these signs of where the Democratic Party is going, and what does it suggest about the midterms, such as the Senate race in Texas?

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Texans Race to Sign Up for School Choice. Will Mississippi Take Note?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:17:00 +0000

About 60,000 families apply in mere days, as Texas opens enlistment for its new education savings accounts, or ESAs. That's a big success, after Gov. Greg Abbott bet political capital to pass the program. Meantime, the Mississippi Senate derails an ESA bill passed by the state House. Will Gov. Tate Reeves try again?

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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison, but Can Trump Intervene?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 19:22:00 +0000

Amounting to essentially a death sentence for Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong publisher is sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating China’s national security law. What can Donald Trump do when he meets with Xi Jinping during his visit to China later this year? Plus, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leads her Liberal Democratic Party to victory.

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Trump Calls to ‘Nationalize’ Elections, as the GOP Debates Tightening Voter ID

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 21:47:00 +0000

Donald Trump says the federal government should "take over the voting" in many places, drawing pushback from Republicans, who argue that the Constitution creates a decentralized system. Plus, Congress weighs a bill to require citizenship checks in voting, meaning many driver's licenses wouldn't qualify as ID.

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Is Trump Getting Closer to Brokering a Russia-Ukraine Peace?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

U.S. negotiators profess optimism, as Vladimir Putin feels more economic pressure from sanctions amid staggering casualties. But land and security guarantees for Ukraine are still sticking points.

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The ICE Drawdown in Minneapolis / Epstein Files Collateral Damage

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 20:43:00 +0000

Border czar Tom Homan says 700 immigration officers are leaving Minnesota, and those that remain will get body cameras, while Congress gives itself mere days to negotiate a funding bill with ICE reforms. Plus, the government publishes three million pages of Epstein files, with victim details inadvertently left unredacted.

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Trump's ‘Armada’ Nears Iran / U.S. Life Expectancy Hits a Record

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 21:42:00 +0000

As a U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East, President Trump goes back to negotiating with Iran. But what does the U.S. want in a deal, now that Iran's nuclear sites are rubble, and will Trump help the country's protesters? Plus, new figures show Americans are living longer, which is good news with political lessons.

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Donald Trump’s ‘Central Casting’ Pick for the Federal Reserve

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 20:17:00 +0000

With Donald Trump citing education, looks, and thoughts on cutting interest rates, Kevin Warsh emerged as his choice for chairman of the Federal Reserve. Will Senator Thom Tillis stick to his promise to block any nominee until the Jerome Powell investigation concludes? Plus, Republicans lose a reliable state Senate seat in Texas, which could indicate Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement is backfiring.

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Another Spending Impasse in Congress, as Democrats Demand an ICE Overhaul

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:44:00 +0000

Washington is again racing to avoid a government shutdown, as Democrats seek changes to federal immigration enforcement, such as requiring agents to carry body cameras and prohibiting them from wearing face masks. Plus, Tom Homan tells Minneapolis he's working on a plan to de-escalate the federal surge there.

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Is Social Media Liable for Teen Mental Health? A Bellwether Trial Begins

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:12:00 +0000

The lawsuit in California involves a young woman who says addictive use of social sites led to anxiety and body-image problems. But can she prove causation, does Section 230 immunity stand in the way, and is this the right role for the courts? Plus, Australia's ban on users under 16 has deactivated five million accounts.

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Trump Wants to 'De-escalate' in Minneapolis. Will Democrats Help?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:37:00 +0000

"Just give us your criminals," Donald Trump says he told Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, and could this be a starting point for compromise? Yet the local jail, run by Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt, doesn't honor ICE detainers, and Minneapolis has a broad "sanctuary" law that bans police from helping.

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The Gerrymander Wars Come to Staten Island / Measles Cases Keep Going Up

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Florida and Virginia are the latest states to consider drawing new House maps before November, as a New York judge orders a redo for the Staten Island district of Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. Plus, amid a measles outbreak in South Carolina, a top CDC official dismisses such cases as the "cost of doing business."

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Has Donald Trump’s Immigration Enforcement Reached a Crisis Point?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:54:00 +0000

Another shooting in Minneapolis further polarizes the debate over President Trump's authorization of ICE operations in Minnesota. Can state and federal government officials work together before there is more chaos and violence in the streets?

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Jack Smith's Testimony, Tim Walz's Subpoena, and Bill Clinton's Contempt Vote

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:24:00 +0000

Former special counsel Jack Smith says he has no real regrets about how he handled his indictments of Donald Trump. Really? Plus, the Justice Department gives a subpoena to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as a House committee calls to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for refusing to testify on Jeffrey Epstein.

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Donald Trump’s Greenland ‘Framework’ and the Board of Peace Dominate Davos

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:18:00 +0000

The President backs down from his early threats by announcing an agreement has been reached about the future of Greenland. But what does it entail? Plus, Trump introduces the members of the Board of Peace, but concerns linger about his invitation to Vladimir Putin to join.

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The Supreme Court's Big Cases on Fed Independence and Gun Rights

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:09:00 +0000

Donald Trump's effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing an alleged mortgage violation, goes before the Justices, who have already signaled they see the Fed as different from other independent agencies. Plus, the Court also hears a challenge to Hawaii's law banning guns by default in many private stores.

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Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs Until the U.S. Gets Greenland

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:55:00 +0000

Donald Trump says he'll impose new tariffs on eight European allies until Denmark agrees to cede the arctic island. But won't this only harden the opposition in Greenland, and what if the Supreme Court strikes down his "emergency" tariff powers? Plus, what does the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia have to do with it?

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With Inflation Still at 2.7%, Trump Proposes Fixing Prices on Credit Cards

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:35:00 +0000

Inflation isn't whipped yet, with new figures showing prices up 2.7% year over year, and 3.1% for food. But as Donald Trump seeks answers to "affordability," his latest is a plan to cap credit-card interest rates at 10%, an idea favored by Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. What economic side effects would this create for consumers?

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Donald Trump Threatens the Insurrection Act in Minnesota

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:47:00 +0000

In response to the escalating violence and protests in Minnesota, Donald Trump warns about using the Insurrection Act to allow him to use the military within the United States. Will turning up the temperature make an already dangerous situation even worse? Plus, Gov. Tim Walz tells citizens to protest peacefully, but encourages the filming of ICE agents’ actions on the ground.

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Did DEI Produce a Military Recruitment Recession?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Former Rep. Mike Gallagher and political scientist Kevin Wallsten say that President Biden's diversity, equity and inclusion agenda alienated would-be military recruits. What motivates young Americans to enlist, and can President Trump, who touts high standards and individual merit, reverse a cultural retreat from military service?

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The Supreme Court, Transgender Athletes, and Girls' Sports

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:27:00 +0000

The Justices hear two cases challenging laws in Idaho and West Virginia that bar biological males from participating in women's sports. The transgender athletes say this violates the 14th Amendment and Title IX. How does the Supreme Court seem to be leaning, and what does this portend for 27 states with such laws?

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Trump's War on the Federal Reserve Escalates With a Criminal Subpoena

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the criminal subpoena issued to him is about controlling interest rates and not any wrongdoing. Plus, the number of protestors killed in Iran continues to rise while President Trump weighs his options to intervene.

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Why Is Trump Blaming Investors for High Housing Prices?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 21:52:00 +0000

President Trump says he wants to ban "large institutional investors" from buying single-family homes, taking up another cause long championed by progressives, including Elizabeth Warren. How much housing do such companies own, and does the White House have the power to act, or is this more populist scapegoating?

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The Minnesota Shooting Aftermath and How Long Will Trump Run Venezuela?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 18:51:00 +0000

An ICE agent shoots and kills a woman in Minneapolis and both the right and the left are quick to blame the other side. Was a deadly incident like this inevitable? Plus, President Trump says the U.S. may run Venezuela for at least a year, maybe longer.

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Trump Still Wants Greenland / RFK Jr.'s New Vaccine Schedule

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 20:35:00 +0000

The White House renews its pressure campaign to take control of Greenland, even suggesting the U.S. could do it by force. But what military access to the island can't already be negotiated? Plus, the CDC drops several shots from its childhood vaccine recommendations, which the trial bar could use as an opening for lawsuits.

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Tim Walz Bows Out of Re-Election / The Pentagon Censures Mark Kelly

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 6 Jan 2026 21:08:00 +0000

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends his campaign for a third term, as the scandal of his state's welfare fraud continues to snowball. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will censure Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for a video in which he and other Democrats told the military to refuse “illegal orders."

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What's Next for Venezuela After the U.S. Seizes Maduro?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 20:21:00 +0000

Donald Trump says the U.S. is now "in charge” in Caracas as ousted president Nicolás Maduro appears in federal court in New York. But the dictator's henchmen remain in power for now. Will they bow to Mr. Trump's wishes or leave the country?

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Zohran Mamdani Promises NYC 'the Warmth of Collectivism'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 17:48:00 +0000

New York's mayor uses his inaugural address to insist he won't back away from socialism, including freezing rent and providing free buses, as he's sworn into office by Bernie Sanders. But will Mamdani be able to deliver, and at what cost? And will other Democrats follow his lead in shifting the party further to the left?

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Another Electric Car Crash: Ford's $19.5 Billion EV Write-Down

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:21:00 +0000

Ford takes a huge charge on its EV business, as the Trump Administration rewrites the CAFE standards and the European Union moves to water down its 2035 clean-car mandate. Will politicians ever learn? Apparently not, as California regulators keep subsidizing the uneconomical Ivanpah solar thermal electric plant.

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Trump Says the U.S. Hit a Venezuelan Dock, as Pressure Rises on Maduro

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:31:00 +0000

Donald Trump says he struck a facility in Venezuela that was being used to load drug boats, as the U.S. also seizes another oil tanker. What's the latest on the effort to force dictator Nicolás Maduro from power? How much have the regime's oil revenues fallen? And is this a standoff that either Trump or Maduro will win?

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Donald Trump Attempts Two Peace Plan Negotiations at Mar-a-Lago

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:58:00 +0000

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky meet to work out an agreement to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, but what kind of security guarantees is Zelensky looking for from the United States? Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Mar-a-Lago to discuss the next phase of the Gaza cease-fire plan.

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The House Passes a Bill to Fix Federal Permitting

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:04:00 +0000

Before leaving town for the holidays, the House votes 221-196 to pass the SPEED Act, which would accelerate construction projects that need federal permits under the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA. How much difference could the legislation make, and does it have a shot at 60 votes in the Senate?

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Elise Stefanik Bows Out of Politics, and Trump Endorses Bruce Blakeman

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:51:00 +0000

Republicans avoid a costly primary in the race for New York Governor, after Rep. Elise Stefanik drops out and President Trump gets behind Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. While the polling favorite is still incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, could Zohran Mamdani shake up the state's politics once he's sworn in?

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The U.S. Navy's Plan to Build ‘Trump-class’ Battleships

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:16:00 +0000

Donald Trump announces the construction of new U.S. battleships that the Pentagon says will be armed with nuclear cruise missiles, railguns, and lasers. Is this a smart use of naval resources? How does it fit into Trump's security strategy? And can such ships be launched fast enough to fill America's deterrence gap?

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The Post-Trump Conservative Movement’s Identity Crisis

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:09:00 +0000

The battle over the future of the American conservative movement is on full display as Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson trade barbs, but which side will win? Plus, Vivek Ramaswamy rejects the ideas of “heritage Americans,” and the Heritage Foundation loses major policy leaders from its organization to Mike Pence’s group, further demonstrating the divide on the right.

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Donald Trump's Order to Relax Marijuana Restrictions

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:30:00 +0000

His plan to reclassify cannabis, so that it's no longer a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, wouldn't make pot legal in the U.S., but it could help marijuana companies do more business. What does the research show about marijuana's harms, and does this fit Trump's call to "Make America Healthy Again"?

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Donald Trump Tries to Recover on Inflation and Affordability

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:09:00 +0000

The President claimed in a rare primetime Oval Office address that the economy is doing well and will boom in 2026. Will it persuade the public? Plus Paul Gigot and Matthew Continetti on Trump's best and worst decisions of the year.

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Europe Gets (More) Serious About the Threat From Vladimir Putin

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:54:00 +0000

NATO’s secretary general urges Europe to prepare for "the scale of war our grandparents or great-grandparents endured," yet a new report says Ukraine is on track this year to receive the lowest level of military aid allocations since Russia's invasion. Plus, what's the latest on Donald Trump's push for a peace deal?

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Speaker Mike Johnson's Push for a GOP Healthcare Bill

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:49:00 +0000

Republicans so far have stood their ground on refusing to extend the Covid-era ObamaCare subsidies that Democrats passed under President Biden. With their expiration now weeks away, the House unveils a GOP healthcare bill that could increase options for American workers, including by expanding association health plans.

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Global Islamic Terrorism Remains a Threat

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:17:00 +0000

A spate of weekend violence in Australia and Syria shows both the rise of antisemitism worldwide and why the threat of ISIS needs to be contained. Plus, a Hong Kong court hands down its guilty verdict against pro-democracy newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai, who has been in prison for five years. Could the verdict be the start of the diplomacy that could win Jimmy Lai's release?

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Australia Bans Social Media for Kids Under 16. Is the U.S. Next?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:39:00 +0000

Ten big tech platforms, including Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat, must now take "reasonable steps" to remove Australian users who aren't yet 16 years old, and one potential U.S. presidential candidate in 2028 is saying he'd like to follow suit. How is the law being enforced, and could the U.S. take a similar approach?

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The Showdown Between the U.S. and Venezuela Escalates

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:13:00 +0000

The U.S. seizes a tanker full of Venezuelan oil headed for export, but does the move show Donald Trump has the will to do what it takes to topple the Maduro regime? Plus, María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, escapes Venezuela in secret to accept the Nobel Peace Prize.

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What's Missing From Donald Trump's ‘Affordability’ Message

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:24:00 +0000

At a rally in Pennsylvania, he suggests affordability concerns are a "hoax," insisting that the economy is strong and prices are coming down. But with inflation still running at 3%, and as consumers pay Trump's tariffs, is the White House too quickly dismissing this political vulnerability for the GOP in the 2026 midterms?

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Trump, Reagan and the GOP's Foreign Policy Vision

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 19:52:00 +0000

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth uses a speech at the Reagan Library in California to argue that Donald Trump's foreign policy follows in the Gipper's footsteps. Plus, as the White House releases its new national security strategy, what does this document say about Trump's views on China, Russia, and the Western Hemisphere?

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Are 'Independent’ Agencies Unconstitutional? Supreme Court Justices Debate

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 8 Dec 2025 21:02:00 +0000

The High Court hears a major case on whether President Trump can fire members of the Federal Trade Commission, despite a 1935 precedent (Humphrey's Executor) that says otherwise. Plus, in a second case this week, Republicans challenge limits on coordinated campaign spending by candidates and political parties.

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Are Minnesota's $1 Billion Safety-Net Scams a Drop in the Bucket?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 22:33:00 +0000

Federal prosecutors have now charged dozens of people, many from the state's Somali community, for defrauding Minnesota's welfare programs. How did the government let this happen, and does the outrage suggest that Republicans can win a political debate over reforming America's systems for public assistance?

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The Market, the Fed, and the Financial Future of AI

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 20:32:00 +0000

The economy is sending mixed signals, but is the stock market in a bubble? Paul Gigot and “Inside View” columnist Andy Kessler discuss the valuations of various technology and AI companies, and look at the list of possible replacements for Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve.

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The GOP Hangs On in Tennessee, as Voters Swing Left by Double Digits

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 22:50:00 +0000

Republican Matt Van Epps wins a special election for a House seat in Nashville, but he defeats Aftyn Behn, the "AOC of Tennessee" by only nine points, in a district Donald Trump carried by 22. Is this a signal about the coming 2026 midterms? Plus, Britain will pay more for pharmaceuticals to avoid further Trump tariffs.

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The Supreme Court's $1 Billion Online Copyright Case

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 20:52:00 +0000

If an internet user pirates music files, can his broadband provider be liable? The Justices consider that in a case pitting Cox Communications against Sony Music Entertainment. Plus, the Court also hears from pro-life pregnancy centers trying to shield their donor details from New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.

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Donald Trump’s Warnings Put Pressure on Venezuela

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 20:02:00 +0000

Donald Trump ratchets up the pressure on Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro to resign and effectively closes Venezuelan airspace. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denies giving an order to fire a second missile to kill survivors of an initial attack on a boat supposedly carrying drugs.

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Is the U.S. Prepared for the Next War?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:12:00 +0000

America is struggling to build ships, missiles and drones, even as war rages in eastern Europe and tensions rise in Asia. What's the answer? Kate Odell speaks with analyst Seth Jones about his new book “The American Edge,” and how the U.S. can still meet the world's threats, with free enterprise and presidential leadership.

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Trump Loses Round One on Prosecuting James Comey and Letitia James

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:47:00 +0000

A federal judge dismisses the criminal charges, ruling that Donald Trump didn't properly appoint Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who indicted them. Is the judge right that she sidestepped Senate confirmation? And as Attorney General Pam Bondi vows to appeal, does the country have a way to break the lawfare cycle?

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Trump's Peace Plan for Ukraine and Russia Is a Moving Target

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:59:00 +0000

Ukraine reportedly agrees in principle and suggests a meeting soon between President Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. But Russia declines to commit to anything, and there are important details yet to be worked out. How are the terms shifting from the 28-point proposal that received a cool reception last week?

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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation Highlights Cracks in the MAGA Coalition

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:44:00 +0000

Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she will leave Congress in January after a public split with Donald Trump on a variety of GOP policy stances. What does her exit say about who will lead the Republican party in the future? Plus, a Republican redistricting plan to redraw the map in Texas backfires, leading the way for the Supreme Court to decide.

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Donald Trump's 28-Point Plan for Ukraine's Capitulation

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:01:00 +0000

His proposal to end Russia's war is actually an ultimatum to Ukraine, since it would ratify Vladimir Putin's territorial gains and cap the size of Kyiv's military, while offering only a vague U.S. security guarantee. Trump suggests he might end American support if Ukraine won't agree, but what might be the costs to the U.S. of a bad deal?

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Zohran Mamdani's Police Chief and a Sitdown With Donald Trump

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:25:00 +0000

New York's Mayor-elect heads to the Oval Office, after convincing NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch to stay on the job next year, though how much Mamdani will interfere in policing the city remains to be seen. Plus, is this the opening that Rep. Elise Stefanik needs to defeat the state's incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul?

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Abigail Spanberger's Message to the University of Virginia

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:59:00 +0000

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger urges UVA's board to hold off hiring a new president until she takes office, but Gov. Glenn Youngkin replies that he's still in charge until January. Plus, Pennsylvania backs away from a regional cap-and-trade system, as Massachusetts considers making its 2030 emissions goals nonbinding.

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Trump Tells MBS That He Will Sell Saudi Arabia the F-35

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:03:00 +0000

Donald Trump welcomes Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House, touts promised investments in the U.S., and says he will sell F-35 stealth fighters to the Saudis. Is the U.S. driving a hard enough bargain, since the Saudis still haven't joined the Abraham Accords? And what about civilian nuclear energy?

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Donald Trump’s Epstein Files Reversal

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:15:00 +0000

Donald Trump changes his mind on the Epstein files, saying all of them should be released. What does his new stance mean for the votes coming to Congress? Plus, cracks in the MAGA coalition begin to show as Trump intensifies a feud with Marjorie Taylor Greene and defends Tucker Carlson.

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Donald Trump Splits With MAGA over H-1B Visas

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:56:00 +0000

Donald Trump this week offered support for the H-1B visa program because of a lack of skilled workers in the United States. His position provoked pushback from his base, and even Vice President JD Vance seems to have a different take. Who prevails in this internal dispute over immigration policy, and how key are immigrants to reviving the economy and GOP political fortunes?

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Democrats Debate a Leadership Change After the End of the Shutdown

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:20:00 +0000

Chuck Schumer becomes the target of his own party’s anger after the end of the government shutdown. Is there a change in leadership on the horizon, and what will it mean for the direction of the Democrats? Plus, new emails about Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein are released, with Democrats claiming they are for the good of transparency, but Republicans say they had their chance during the Biden administration.

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Syria’s President at the White House / Russia Advances on Pokrovsk

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:19:00 +0000

President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Donald Trump in Washington, the first White House visit for a Syrian president. Can Trump bring the war torn country into America's orbit? Plus, Russia makes gains in Ukraine's east. How will it affect Trump's negotiations to settle the war?

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Trump’s Affordability Pitch: Tariff Dividends and 50-Year Mortgages?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:33:00 +0000

Donald Trump is taking on "affordability" in the wake of Democratic wins last week in New Jersey and Virginia. The president is proposing $2,000 payments from tariff revenues and a new 50-year mortgage for homebuyers, while his Department of Justice opens an investigation into meatpacking companies in light of high beef prices. But are any of these proposals good for the economy? And will any calm voters' anxieties over the high cost of living?

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At Last, A Deal to End the Government Shutdown

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:53:00 +0000

Eight senators break with the Democratic Party to vote for a deal to reopen the federal government, after 40 days of a funding impasse in Washington. What produced the breakthrough deal? And what happens next for Obamacare subsidies?

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Schumer's Shutdown Drags On, as Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 22:43:00 +0000

After sweeping Tuesday's elections, Democrats decide to keep their government shutdown going, as Chuck Schumer again pushes the Senate to renew expiring ObamaCare subsidies. But the pain on the public is rising, as the FAA cuts 10% of flights at hubs. Plus, Donald Trump says the way out is to nuke the filibuster.

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Donald Trump’s Tariff Power Faces a Skeptical Supreme Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 20:10:00 +0000

Oral arguments are presented about whether Donald Trump can hold on to his power to impose tariffs without the approval of Congress. The Justices question the nature of the 'emergency,' but will the eventual ruling hurt or help the President’s economic agenda, and how will investors react?

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What’s Next for Donald Trump and the GOP After Democrats Win on Election Day?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 20:20:00 +0000

Democrats win races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia on Election Day, exceeding expectations and sending a warning sign to Donald Trump and Republicans everywhere. So how does the President respond and what does it mean for the midterms? Plus, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor of New York City, but faces challenges from Albany and elsewhere to get his progressive agenda approved.

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Donald Trump’s 'Emergency' Tariffs Reach the Supreme Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 19:38:00 +0000

The Justices could end President Trump's sweeping global tariffs, if they find he lacks the power to impose them using a 1977 statute called IEEPA. What does that law say, how has it previously been used, and where's the limiting principle? Plus, what to make of the White House's warnings of economic calamity if it loses?

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An Election Preview and the Emerging Antisemitism on the Right

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 20:12:00 +0000

New Wall Street Journal columnist Matt Continetti joins Paul Gigot to discuss what to look for in Tuesday's elections. Plus, what the fight over antisemitism reveals about the future of the MAGA movement and the GOP presidential race in 2028.

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What Else Is on the Ballot? Taxes, Voter ID, and State Court Justices

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:17:00 +0000

Voters next week in Texas will decide on three measures to put bad tax policy off limits, as the state seeks to lure finance companies to "Y'all Street," while Maine will consider voter ID and a "red flag" law on guns. Plus, money pours into Pennsylvania for the retention elections of three liberal jurists on the state Supreme Court.

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How Good Is Trump's Trade Deal With China?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:35:00 +0000

Donald Trump calls his meeting with President Xi Jinping a ‘12 out of 10,’ and reduces tariffs by 10%. What does it mean for the future of U.S.-China relations? Plus, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another 25 basis points on Wednesday, even though inflation is still above target.

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Bill Gates Says Climate Change Won't Doom Humanity

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:56:00 +0000

As world leaders get set for the United Nations COP30 climate summit, Bill Gates urges them to "pivot," saying the biggest problem for millions is still poverty and disease. Has he been reading Bjorn Lomborg? Plus, Texas AG Ken Paxton sues the maker of Tylenol, echoing claims by RFK Jr. about an alleged link to autism.

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The 28-Day Shutdown Threatens Airline Delays, Food Stamps, and More

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:52:00 +0000

Air-traffic controllers miss a paycheck Tuesday, and there's no money for SNAP food benefits, after Congress fails again to fund federal programs. But as the pressure on Washington keeps rising, are Democrats beginning to crack? And are Republicans winning the argument over pandemic ObamaCare subsidies?

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Donald Trump Escalates His Trade War With Canada--and Ronald Reagan

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:19:00 +0000

After Ontario releases an ad featuring Ronald Reagan touting free trade over tariffs, Donald Trump increases the tariffs on Canada to 10% in response. Is Trump right about Reagan? Plus, President Javier Milei wins in Argentina on a mandate of free-market reforms, and President Trump heads to Asia as the U.S. and China reach a trade truce.

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Donald Trump Demolishes the White House East Wing to Build a Ballroom

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:57:00 +0000

Trump has long wanted a bigger event space at the White House, but after previously saying his ballroom plans would respect the existing structure, he takes Washington by surprise and levels the East Wing in a few days. How does this fit into the history of White House upgrades, from Jefferson to Truman to Nixon, and what's the balance between preservation and functionality?

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The U.S. Sanctions Russian Oil Giants to Pressure Putin

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:56:00 +0000

While Donald Trump pushes for Russia to make a deal to end its war with Ukraine, the U.S. imposes major sanctions on two major Russian oil producers. But why the delay in making such a move? Plus, President Trump says a proposed meeting with Vladimir Putin is cancelled, citing the Russian President's unwillingness to come to an agreement.

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National Guard to Chicago? Trump Appeals to the Supreme Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:28:00 +0000

After a federal judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, Donald Trump asks the Justices to intervene, arguing that violent protests at an immigration site in Broadview, Ill., have left the government unable to enforce the law. Plus, as universities reject the administration's "compact" for reforming higher ed, how will the White House respond?

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Will the Gaza Cease-Fire Hold? / China's Leverage on Rare-Earth Minerals

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:53:00 +0000

Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan is tested by a new exchange of fire and Hamas's effort to consolidate power instead of putting down its arms, while the President threatens to "eradicate" the terror group if it refuses to comply. Plus, the U.S. and Australia sign a deal on rare-earth minerals, after China says it will put export controls on the global supply chain.

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The 'No Kings' Movement Grows, and John Bolton Is Indicted

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:40:00 +0000

Millions across the U.S. protest the Trump administration's policies as part of the 'No Kings' movement. What are the implications of this movement for the Trump agenda and the midterm elections? Plus, former Trump national security advisor John Bolton is indicted on 18 charges of transmitting or retaining classified information. Is it a case of political revenge?

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Zohran Mamdani vs. Andrew Cuomo on the NYC Mayoral Debate Stage

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:12:00 +0000

Three contenders for New York mayor spend two hours tangling on TV, but does Zohran Mamdani's polling lead make this too little, too late for Andrew Cuomo, who has also struggled to win over the GOP supporters of Curtis Sliwa? Plus, would Mamdani's socialism be constrained by the limits of mayoral power, and how big of a political problem is it for the Democratic Party?

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Tomahawk Missiles for Ukraine? Trump Threatens, Putin Calls, and Zelensky Visits

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:08:00 +0000

After Donald Trump suggests he might send Ukraine's defenders U.S. long-range Tomahawk missiles, he has a phone call with Vladimir Putin, one day before Volodymyr Zelensky is set to arrive in Washington. Is this an opportunity for Trump to take concrete action that matches his hardening rhetoric toward Putin's war, and how much could Tomahawks matter on the battlefield?

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Race, Gerrymandering and the Constitution at the Supreme Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:44:00 +0000

The Justices hear an appeal from Louisiana that could end the legal demands for states to draw majority-minority House districts, as judges have long required under the Voting Rights Act. But could this actually help to make politics less racially polarized, and what about predictions that the ruling could let the GOP pick up a dozen or more seats during the 2026 midterms?

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Eva Moskowitz on NYC Charters, a Florida Expansion, and the Schools 'Crisis'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:07:00 +0000

The CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, which teaches 22,000 students in New York, reflects on the daily battle of operating under former Mayor Bill de Blasio, as the city's voters consider electing charter opponent Zohran Mamdani. Plus, Moskowitz explains how she plans to open 40 schools in Florida and why falling test scores should be a national emergency.

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Hamas Releases All Living Hostages as Nations Celebrate a Historic Peace Deal

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:10:00 +0000

Donald Trump addresses the Israeli Parliament to celebrate a cease-fire deal that sees all living hostages released by Hamas. What does the agreement mean for lasting peace in the Middle East, and will it save Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future?

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A Former NATO Chief on Putin, Ukraine, and a European 'Drone Wall'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 22:05:00 +0000

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO's secretary general from 2009-14, says the alliance should pledge to shoot down intruding Russian drones and fighter jets, while moving swiftly to install a "drone wall." He also suggests that a coalition of willing European states send a "reassurance force" into Ukraine, positioned behind the front lines, to pressure Vladimir Putin to negotiate peace.

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How Trump Brokered the Israel-Hamas Peace Deal

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 20:42:00 +0000

Donald Trump reversed the Biden policy of leaning on Israel to make concessions and instead backed the U.S. ally as it put military pressure on Hamas.

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The GOP's Chances in the Virginia and New Jersey Governor's Races

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 21:07:00 +0000

Republicans are trying to protect Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s legacy in Virginia, though the polls say Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is trailing Abigail Spanberger. But a scandal over awful rhetoric by Jay Jones, the Democratic AG candidate, might give an opening to the GOP incumbent Jason Miyares. Plus, Jack Ciattarelli is now within three points of Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey.

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The Trump 'Compact' Tells Colleges to Protect Speech and Freeze Tuition

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 21:32:00 +0000

Nine schools, including MIT and the University of Texas at Austin, are offered preferential access to federal dollars if they sign a compact with the Trump Administration, agreeing to specific commitments on standardized testing, admissions, campus speech, grade inflation, tuition, and more. Are these useful reforms to higher ed? Is this federal overreach? Or is it perhaps both?

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The Supreme Court Tests Donald Trump’s Presidential Powers

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 22:13:00 +0000

The new Supreme Court term will feature arguments over Donald Trump’s power to fire officials at independent agencies, his tariffs policies, as well as cases involving transgender issues. Paul Gigot and legal scholar Ilya Shapiro discuss why the conservative majority on the Court doesn’t guarantee as many wins for the President as he thinks.

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Pressure to End the Shutdown? Congress Doesn't Feel It Yet

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 22:23:00 +0000

The Senate tries again to fund the government and reopen Washington, but it fails, with the same three Democrats voting yes, but no additional takers. Are Republicans preparing to cave on extending emergency pandemic ObamaCare subsidies? Does the White House see this as an opening to remake the civil service? And what about those ideas to avoid future shutdowns?

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Donald Trump Unveils ‘TrumpRx’ and Makes a Deal With Pfizer

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 22:21:00 +0000

The Trump administration plans to launch ‘TrumpRx,’ a website operated by the federal government which would sell discounted drugs directly to consumers. Is this initiative being driven by politics and not by facts? Plus, Pfizer makes a commitment to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. in exchange for a reprieve from tariffs for three years.

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The Shutdown Stakes, as Schumer Claims a 'Looming Healthcare Crisis'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 19:59:00 +0000

Thousands of federal workers go on furlough when Congress fails to pass a funding bill, as Sen. Chuck Schumer strives to show his party's base that he's willing to fight President Trump. But do Democrats have the high ground in pushing to extend pandemic ObamaCare subsidies, or will Republicans step up to explain why "free" government insurance is bad policy?

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The Trump-Netanyahu Gaza Peace Plan / Hegseth Addresses the Generals

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:11:00 +0000

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu announce a peace plan for Gaza, including proposals for Hamas disarmament, a transitional government, and an international security force. Will this work, and what if Hamas doesn't accept? Plus, Pete Hegseth calls hundreds of military generals and admirals to Washington to speak to them about his vision for the Department of War.

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What Does Gen Z Want From the Workplace?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:01:00 +0000

Does Generation Z have the values employers are looking for, or has the culture shifted to individual happiness that has less to do with monetary success and career achievement? NYU Stern School of Business professor Suzy Welch talks to Paul Gigot about what her research has found about what younger workers want, and how companies may have to change as a result.

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Sen. Ron Johnson Wants to End Government Shutdowns for Good

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:37:00 +0000

Congress barrels toward a government shutdown next week, with little progress on a funding deal, as Democrats use their leverage to seek about $1.5 trillion in spending, including on ObamaCare subsidies. Sen. Ron Johnson discusses his plan to end these dramas by automatically extending flat funding, plus why he opposes legislation to ban Congress from trading stocks.

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Donald Trump Serious About Helping Ukraine Win Against Russia?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:56:00 +0000

Donald Trump once said Volodymyr Zelensky had 'no cards' to win the war against Russia, but now the President says Ukraine can win its territory back from Vladimir Putin. What caused this pivot, and what will the U.S. do if Russian aircraft breaches NATO airspace?

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Trump and RFK Jr.'s Claims on Tylenol, Pregnancy and Autism

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:20:00 +0000

Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urge pregnant women to avoid acetaminophen, which they say has been linked to autism. But does the research actually show any causal connection, and is it a coincidence that plaintiffs lawyers are pushing similar claims in court? Plus, the FDA rejects a new melanoma treatment that oncologists see as a breakthrough.

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Roland Fryer Says the Educational Tragedy Is 'We Already Know What Works'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:08:00 +0000

Nearly half of 12th-graders in the U.S. test "below basic" in math, and Harvard professor of economics Roland Fryer says it's no mystery how to reverse the trend. What's missing is leadership. He explains his research on "five tenets" of successful schools, how they worked in Houston, his view of "equitable" grading, and why economic thinking sheds light on all sorts of questions.

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Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service Mixes Messages About Faith and Politics

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:06:00 +0000

Donald Trump, JD Vance, and other influential voices on the right use Charlie Kirk’s memorial service to remember the fallen Turning Point USA leader and deliver a message of purpose for Republicans. But can Kirk’s vision of listening to all sides compete with Stephen Miller’s depiction of ‘hateful’ political opponents?

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and the Power of the FCC

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:09:00 +0000

After the late-night TV host makes a wrong remark about Charlie Kirk’s killer, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr threatens to get regulators involved, and shortly later Kimmel's show is dropped by Nexstar and suspended by Disney. Is this a breach of First Amendment free speech? And why is the FCC even regulating broadcast TV content, amid the streaming deluge?

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Donald Trump’s Role in the New International Order

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:58:00 +0000

Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy has shaken up international relations with his focus on bargaining and engaging adversaries. But will he succeed against China, Russia and Iran? Paul Gigot speaks with Wall Street Journal columnist Walter Russell Mead about how the United States can work alongside allies like Israel and what led to the collapse of the old world order.

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Pam Bondi's Confusion Over ‘Hate Speech’ and Free Speech

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:27:00 +0000

Attorney General Pam Bondi pledges to go after "hate speech," saying there's no place for it after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. But that isn't U.S. law under the First Amendment, and Kirk himself argued a crackdown on "hate speech" would give dangerous authority to whomever is in power. Plus, Utah prosecutors reveal more details about Tyler Robinson and his motive.

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Putin's Drones Intrude on Poland, and NATO Scrambles Jets

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:28:00 +0000

After at least 19 Russian drones enter Polish airspace, with some shot down by allied fighter jets, President Trump says it could have been a "mistake." But is this more likely a calculated provocation by Vladimir Putin, perhaps his way of testing the West? Meantime, Trump suggests big sanctions on Russian energy might be coming, though his terms look like a way to delay.

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As the Economy Shows Signs of Trouble, the Fed Considers an Interest-Rate Cut

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:20:00 +0000

President Trump continues prodding the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, as the Fed meets amid persistent inflation and a stalled labor market.

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Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Killer Is in Custody, Authorities Say

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:54:00 +0000

Two days after Kirk's assassination in Utah, law enforcement has arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Gov. Spencer Cox explains some of the evidence, including messages on the bullet casings found at the scene. Cox also appeals to young Americans to change the country's politics, calling social media "a cancer on our society," as students hold campus vigils for Kirk.

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Fears of Escalating Political Violence After Charlie Kirk’s Murder

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:12:00 +0000

Can Democrats and Republicans rise to the occasion after the murder of Charlie Kirk and tone down the rising vitriol of political discourse? Kirk leaves behind a legacy of civil debate with those he disagreed with, but can President Trump and others encourage a more positive way forward without resorting to violence?

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Stalling Jobs Numbers, Biden's Record, and Trump's Economic Mission

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:17:00 +0000

New figures show hiring slowed in August, the U.S. economy was worse than reported in 2024, and real wages for the median American barely went up last year. Do the data revisions help explain why voters were so unhappy with Joe Biden? And is Donald Trump losing track of his economic mandate, amid a raid on a Hyundai site and an expanding loophole for tax free tips?

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The GOP's Plan to Tweak the Rules for Senate Confirmation

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 21:48:00 +0000

With Senate Democrats holding up Donald Trump’s picks even for relatively minor jobs, Majority Leader John Thune proposes to speed confirmation by changing the chamber's rules to allow approval of blocks of uncontroversial nominees. Is this a good idea to restore a historical norm, or could it backfire if Democrats demand further rule rewrites when they return to power?

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The Crisis of Confidence in the Western Tradition

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 19:15:00 +0000

The values of the Western tradition have come under attack for unleashing a variety of sins, but is there a revival on the horizon? Paul Gigot speaks with historian Allen Guelzo about how “self-hatred” of Western civilization’s achievements has replaced thoughtful self-criticism, how much of this can be contributed to an ignorance of history, and the goals of Guelzo’s newest project, 'The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition.'

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The GOP's Worries About RFK Jr.'s Health Department Mess

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 23:08:00 +0000

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets grilled on Capitol Hill, including by Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Barrasso, both of them physicians, about his agenda on vaccines, views of Operation Warp Speed, and staff changes at his department. Meantime, Florida officials say they will push to end all state immunization mandates, including in schools.

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Trump Strikes Venezuelan Traffickers / China’s Big Military Parade

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 20:45:00 +0000

Donald Trump orders an airstrike on a speed boat in the Caribbean that he says was carrying narcotics, but should Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro also be worried, as the U.S. orders serious naval assets to the region? Meantime, Xi Jinping has a friendly photo-op with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, amid a military parade in Beijing that showcases an axis of American adversaries.

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A Political Brawl Over DEI at Virginia's Public Universities

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 19:36:00 +0000

Democrats move to eject 22 of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's board appointees at three colleges, which they say is to protect the schools from Trump Administration meddling. But the Education Department accuses George Mason University of “illegally using race” in hiring, and Republicans are going to the state Supreme Court, arguing that Youngkin's appointees aren't fired at all.

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Donald Trump’s 'Emergency' Tariffs Lose Again in Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 22:17:00 +0000

President Trump has imposed global tariffs by citing a 1977 emergency law known as IEEPA, but a federal appeals court says 7-4 that this is outside of his legal authority. Otherwise, what would stop the next Democrat in the office from declaring a climate "emergency" to declare a carbon tariff? The White House plans to appeal, but will it have any better luck at the Supreme Court?

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‘Snap-Back’ Sanctions on Iran / Trump's Next Ukraine Move

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:07:00 +0000

The pressure on Iran is rising again, as U.S. allies in Europe trigger "snap-back" sanctions, citing Tehran's uranium stockpiles and nuclear enrichment. Meantime, two weeks after President Trump's peace summit in Alaska with Vladimir Putin, Russia hits Ukraine hard with new airstrikes. Plus, Taiwan wants to raise its defense budget to 5% of GDP to deter a Chinese invasion.

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Trump Wants to Fight Chicago Crime. JB Pritzker Says Stay Out

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:28:00 +0000

Donald Trump considers sending federal forces, including National Guard troops, to clean up Chicago's streets, but Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he doesn't want the help. Could Trump do it over the objections of state and local leaders? And is this a winning political issue for the GOP, as Mayor Muriel Bowser announces that carjackings in Washington, D.C., have dropped 87%?

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The White House Audit of Smithsonian Museum Exhibits

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:10:00 +0000

Donald Trump argues the Smithsonian Institution has lost sight of America's ideals and become too focused on the country's historical failures, as his staff launches a review of selected museums and exhibitions. Does he have a point, and what might result from this audit, or does the outcome depend on whether it's done in a thoughtful way that Americans can support?

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Trump's Federal Reserve Power Play, Firing Lisa Cook

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:35:00 +0000

Donald Trump dismisses the Fed Governor for "cause," citing allegations aired on social media that she claimed two primary residences while applying for mortgages. Cook says she'll refuse to go, setting up a serious legal and constitutional fight. But is this really about Trump's demand for lower interest rates, and do Americans want Fed monetary policy to follow political orders?

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Donald Trump, Alina Habba, and the Senate's 'Blue Slips'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:56:00 +0000

President Trump pushes the Senate to give confirmation hearings to his nominees, after a federal judge rules that Alina Habba has been unlawfully acting as a federal prosecutor since July, and that Trump's maneuvers to retain her don't follow the law. The White House will appeal, but the Senate seems reluctant to end its "blue slip" tradition for vetting home-state appointees.

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The New York City Mayor's Race Keeps Getting Worse

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:47:00 +0000

Socialist Zohran Mamdani now leads the polls by a wide margin. Andrew Cuomo attacks Mamdani by calling him "very rich" and demanding he immediately move out of his rent-stabilized apartment. And two former aides to Mayor Eric Adams face separate scandals, after one is indicted for bribery and another hands a reporter a potato-chip bag containing at least $140.

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Trump's Housing Regulator Goes After His Political Opponents

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:12:00 +0000

Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, takes to social media to accuse Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud. Pulte has also made similar criminal referrals for Sen. Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Aren't investigations supposed to happen before announcements, and didn't Donald Trump promise to end lawfare?

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Trump Ends Union Contracts for Thousands of Federal Workers

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:06:00 +0000

After President Trump invokes an exclusion for national security, several agencies terminate collective-bargaining deals with unionized government employees, including the VA, the EPA, and FEMA. Since most Americans aren't union members, is this a good political fight for Trump, who can argue that such contracts make Washington more expensive and less efficient?

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Does Trump Want Intel's Biggest Shareholder to Be... Uncle Sam?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:58:00 +0000

The White House considers taking a 10% stake in the chip maker, after Donald Trump meets with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, shortly after he demanded Tan's immediate resignation. Is this another example of MAGA corporate statism, along with Trump's "golden share" on the Nippon-U.S. Steel deal, his "export tax" on AI chips, and his talk of a sovereign-wealth fund?

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The Path to Durable Peace in the Russia Ukraine War

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:15:00 +0000

President Trump meets with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, as he pushes to end the Ukraine-Russia war. He says the U.S. will contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine, but what would that require for Ukraine to feel secure?

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Trump Welcomes Putin to Alaska for Ukraine Talks

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:10:00 +0000

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin head into negotiations over ending the Ukraine war, three years after Russia's invasion. But news leaks suggest Putin wants territorial gains that would let him leapfrog Ukraine's "fortress belt." Meantime, Trump is sounding more serious all the time about increasing U.S. leverage, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky isn't at the table.

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Gavin Newsom’s Risky Gerrymander Gambit

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:45:00 +0000

Governor Gavin Newsom reveals his plan to redraw congressional lines in California to combat Texas’ plan for redistricting. Newsom says his new map will 'end the Trump presidency,' but will voters in his state agree? Plus, the gerrymandering wars reflect the growing trend of politically influenced migration across red and blue state lines.

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Trump's MAGA Pick for the Bureau of Labor Statistics

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:22:00 +0000

President Trump chooses Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni to lead the BLS, the federal agency that collects data on inflation and the nation's jobs numbers. What is Antoni's public record? Does he have concrete plans to improve the statistics? Can he win Senate confirmation? And what about public trust, given how Trump fired former BLS director Erika McEntarfer?

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Trump Takes Charge of the Police in Washington, D.C.

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:14:00 +0000

After declaring a crime emergency, Donald Trump orders temporary federal control of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, while also calling in 800 troops from the D.C. National Guard. What's the reality about violent crime in the nation's capital? Since D.C. is a federal enclave, is Trump within his rights? And has local control by the D.C. City Council proven to be a failure?

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Will Trump and Putin’s Alaska Summit Lead to a Ukraine Cease-Fire?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:38:00 +0000

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska to work towards an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Can a deal be made without Volodymyr Zelensky, who was not invited to participate? Plus, White House Council of Economic Advisers chair Stephen Miran is tapped to fill a temporary spot on the Federal Reserve Board.

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Donald Trump's Order Targeting 'Debanking'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 21:43:00 +0000

Donald Trump signs an executive order designed to combat 'debanking,' which deprives individuals and businesses of financial services. How bad is the problem, what's in the Trump order, and will it be enough to rein in regulators that put pressure on banks to cancel customers that supposedly pose "reputational risk"? Or does Congress also need to pass legislation making the changes permanent, reforming the Bank Secrecy Act, and encouraging more bank competition?

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Who's Going to Win the Gerrymander Wars?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 20:57:00 +0000

Republicans started the latest round of redistricting conflict in Texas, but Democrats are promising to fight back in California and Illinois, and now Republicans are promising to escalate further in other states. What's the end game?

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Israel Considers Reoccupying Gaza as the Food Shortage Ebbs

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 18:47:00 +0000

Israel faces a hard decision of whether to reoccupy Gaza and risk more casualties, or stepping away and giving Hamas a chance to return to running the territory.

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Texas Democrats Skip Town to Block a GOP Gerrymander

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 21:42:00 +0000

Dozens of Texas lawmakers flee the state, denying a legislative quorum that Republicans need to enact a new U.S. House map that could gain them five seats in the 2026 midterms. But how long can the absent Democrats stay away, since Gov. Greg Abbott can keep calling special sessions? And will Democrats really retaliate by redistricting California, New York or Illinois?

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Trump Alleges ‘Rigged’ Jobs Data, as the Economy Wobbles

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 22:14:00 +0000

After fresh numbers show that hiring has substantially slowed, Donald Trump responds by firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accusing the agency of manipulating the figures to make him look bad. But denying negative economic news doesn't change reality, and the White House's newly unveiled list of reciprocal tariff rates isn't doing much for business certainty.

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The Trump Administration’s New Take on Climate Change

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 21:13:00 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency moves to repeal the 2009 "endangerment" finding that underpins federal regulation of greenhouse-gas emissions as pollutants. Plus, the Energy Department releases a report that reviews the science of climate change, but with an emphasis on uncertainty, and without the catastrophic outlook that is now in common circulation.

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Is Trumponomics Working, or Not?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:28:00 +0000

The Federal Reserve chooses not to change interest rates despite calls from the Trump administration to cut them. So how much will President Trump’s August. 1 deadline for reaching tariffs agreements contribute to the economy, which is growing slowly, but still confounding the experts.

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The FDA's Gene-Therapy Reversal and the Exit of Vinay Prasad

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:31:00 +0000

A top official at the Food and Drug Administration steps down after the agency changes course on a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. What does this episode say about the Trump Administration's approach toward drug development and innovation? Plus, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he plans to overhaul the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

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Trump's Tariff Deals With Japan and the EU, as His Aug. 1 Deadline Nears

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:23:00 +0000

Donald Trump unveils trade agreements with the European Union and Japan that will set baseline tariffs at 15%, with promises that they'll also invest billions of dollars in the U.S., details unspecified. Yet the United Auto Workers warns that this could disadvantage U.S. carmakers, and the question now is whether more deals are coming before Trump's Aug. 1 deadline.

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How Are Americans Viewing the Trump Presidency After Six Months?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:08:00 +0000

Polls give him so-so marks, especially on the issues of inflation and the economy that helped him win the Presidency a second time. The good news for the President is that Democrats are in worse shape.

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Should Federal Agents Wear Masks During Immigration Raids?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:21:00 +0000

Border czar Tom Homan and acting ICE director Todd Lyons say that masked immigration agents are merely trying to protect their identities from online “doxxing” efforts targeting them and their families. On the other hand, critics worry that routine masking of police will erode accountability and public confidence, as Democrats push for legislation to prohibit the practice.

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Republicans Bumble the Jeffrey Epstein Story

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:34:00 +0000

Mike Johnson adjourns the House for the summer to prevent a vote on releasing files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. How did the GOP get into this mess, and how can it get out?

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Democrats Endorse a Young Socialist for Minneapolis Mayor

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:28:00 +0000

State Sen. Omar Fateh wins the backing of his city's party machine, after Democratic convention delegates snub the incumbent, Mayor Jacob Frey. What is Fateh's platform, how does it compare with Zohran Mamdani's in New York, and is this another sign of where Democrats are going? Plus, Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams debate which of them should drop out.

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Democrats Vow to Retaliate as Texas Moves to Draw a New U.S. House Map

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:02:00 +0000

Donald Trump says the GOP could pick up five House seats in the 2026 midterms by redistricting the Texas political map. That could double Speaker Mike Johnson's current majority, but Democrats promise to respond, and Gov. Gavin Newsom suggests further gerrymandering California. Is this simply the way the political game is played, or could Congress put limits on it?

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Is the West Finally Getting Serious About Imposing Pain on Vladimir Putin?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:01:00 +0000

The European Union places tougher economic sanctions on Russia amid its war on Ukraine. Will Donald Trump do the same at last? Plus, a populist wave hits Japan as the Liberal Democratic Party loses its majority in the upper house as voters revolt against inflation.

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Trump's Judicial Pick Emil Bove Advances to the Senate Floor

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:38:00 +0000

The Senate gets moving on Donald Trump's appeals-court nominees, including Emil Bove for the Third Circuit, despite a Democratic walkout of the Judiciary Committee meeting. What questions remain about Bove's record at the Justice Department, including his handling of the Eric Adams case? And could his appointment affect whether other judges choose to retire?

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MAGA Supporters and Democrats Seize on the Jeffrey Epstein Controversy

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:29:00 +0000

Donald Trump says Republicans have been 'duped' into furthering the Jeffrey Epstein saga, though his own supporters promoted the theory that the sex offender didn't commit suicide in jail. Could a special counsel keep Democrats at bay, or would such an appointment make matters worse for the President?

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A Rebuke for the Secret Service, a Year After Trump's Near Assassination

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:54:00 +0000

Sen. Rand Paul issues a report on the Secret Service's failures to protect Donald Trump last summer in Butler, Pa. What has been learned in the year since then, and does the Secret Service need bigger reforms, such as giving up the job of investigating financial crimes? Plus, the Senate moves on $9 billion in spending rescissions, including cuts to public broadcasting.

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Inflation Ticks Up to 2.7%, as Trump's Tariffs Boost Prices

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:14:00 +0000

Prices rose faster in June than a month earlier, amid Donald Trump’s tariffs that will be felt throughout the economy. Yet Trump again calls on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates anyway, while the White House also raises complaints about Powell's handling of an over-budget $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed's offices in Washington.

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Putin's Drone Swarms and the View From a Kyiv Bomb Shelter

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:37:00 +0000

Reporting from Ukraine, Jillian Kay Melchior describes the scene on the ground as Vladimir Putin launches some of Russia's largest aerial attacks yet, involving hundreds of drones and decoys. What are the lessons of this emerging kind of warfare? Meantime, Donald Trump announces the U.S. will send Ukraine more weapons, which will be paid for by European allies.

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Trump’s Trade War With Canada Goes to 35% Tariffs

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:21:00 +0000

Donald Trump keeps firing off letters announcing new tariffs starting Aug. 1, including 35% on Canada, which is America's No. 2 trading partner, as well as 50% on Brazil. Plus, the State Department cuts 1,300 employees after the Supreme Court lets the Trump Administration pursue "reductions in force" to restructure federal agencies and make them more efficient.

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Judges Rule Against Trump on Asylum and Birthright Citizenship

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:47:00 +0000

Donald Trump has brought calm to the border, and one way he did it was by shutting off new asylum claims, which a federal judge now says is beyond the president's power. Meantime, another judge halts Trump's order on birthright citizenship, after certifying a class-action lawsuit. Plus, the White House offers more conflicting statements on mass deportation of farm workers.

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Trump Vents at Putin and Sends More Weapons to Ukraine

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 20:11:00 +0000

At a cabinet meeting, Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin is "very nice" but it turns out to be "meaningless," as the U.S. also resumes arms shipments to Ukraine's defenders. Does this frustration with Russia suggest a shift in the White House's approach? One signal will be if the Senate passes Lindsey Graham's bill to sanction countries that buy Russian oil and gas.

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Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Are Back

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 20:46:00 +0000

As his 90-day pause expires, Trump announces big tariffs on a range of countries, starting Aug. 1, including 25% on Japan and South Korea, which together accounted for about 8.6% of total U.S. imports last year. How much economic damage and business uncertainty will these new taxes create? And does Trump really want to cut tariff deals, or is he more motivated by trade deficits and the tax revenue?

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Benjamin Netanyahu Comes to Washington With Hopes for Peace

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 21:26:00 +0000

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu meet in person for the first time since the airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear capabilities by the U.S. and Israel. How successful will the President be in making deals with both Iran and with Hamas? Plus, Elliot Kaufman discusses a proposal by sheikhs in Hebron for a multi-state solution which would bring peace to the West Bank.

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Will the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' Cost Republicans in 2026?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 23:13:00 +0000

Republicans pass their giant budget reconciliation bill with only two Republicans voting against it. Democrats are already attacking it, and who will win the messaging war?

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Trump Tours 'Alligator Alcatraz' but Says Farmers Need a Deportation Pass

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 20:23:00 +0000

Donald Trump visits a new immigration detention site in Florida dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” while saying more such facilities are needed to carry out his mass-deportation plan. Yet the president also says that farmers, and perhaps other businesses, need a "temporary pass" system that would let them keep reliable migrant workers who might be in the country illegally.

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The Senate Passes Donald Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 20:58:00 +0000

The GOP's tax-and-budget package passes 51-50, after a late night of negotiating and a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance. What amendments did the Senate make, and will Speaker Mike Johnson have trouble selling them to House conservatives? Plus, Sen. Thom Tillis, who opposes the Medicaid reforms, announces he won't seek reelection in 2026.

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Unexpected Majorities and Conservative Victories at the Supreme Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:41:00 +0000

Much is made about the 6-3 ideological makeup of the Supreme Court and how it affects the rulings from the bench. But was there more unity this past term than people realize? Paul Gigot and legal scholar Ilya Shapiro discuss the evolution of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority and the criticisms coming from the liberal Justices in their opinions.

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The Supreme Court's Final Hot Summer Rulings

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:26:00 +0000

On the last day of their term, the Justices issue a landmark opinion reining in "universal injunctions," with some pointed words by Justice Amy Coney Barrett toward one of the liberal dissents. Plus, rulings upholding parents' right to opt children out of transgender storybooks in elementary schools, as well as a Texas law that orders adult websites to verify user ages.

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Assessing the Damage to the Iranian Nuclear Program

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:23:00 +0000

The press touts a leaked, preliminary Defense Intelligence Agency assessment saying Iran's nuclear program was only set back by months by U.S. airstrikes. But the White House pushes back hard, and other analysts suggest far more extensive damage. Who's right? Plus, NATO allies agree to Donald Trump’s demand to spend 5% of their gross domestic product on defense.

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Zohran Mamdani Gets Closer to Becoming New York's Socialist Mayor

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:50:00 +0000

The 33-year-old state assemblyman, who promises to freeze rent and provide free childcare, defeats former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the city's Democratic primary. If Cuomo now runs as an independent in November, will he split the nonsocialist vote with incumbent Mayor Eric Adams? Plus what does this result say about the Democratic Party's future, including in 2028?

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Trump Declares a Cease-Fire in the '12-Day War' Between Israel and Iran

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:18:00 +0000

Donald Trump says the war is at an end, after Iran tries to save face by unsuccessfully firing 14 missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar. Are analysts confident that America's bunker-buster bombs disabled the Iranian nuclear program? If Tehran tries to rebuild its uranium enrichment capacity, will Israel strike again? And how does that fit into Trump's peace rhetoric?

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Ron Dermer on the U.S. Airstrikes as Iran Returns Fire

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:07:00 +0000

In response to a United States airstrike aimed to decimate their nuclear capabilities, Iran launched an attack on a U.S. airbase in Qatar. Could Donald Trump’s actions help eliminate the existential threats Israel hoped to extinguish with “Operation Rising Lion?” Paul Gigot speaks with Minister of Strategic Affairs of Israel Ron Dermer about the message the United States is sending its enemies and allies by assisting Israel and how much damage the airstrikes did to Iran’s nuclear program.

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Trump Says He Might Strike Iran—and That He Defines 'America First'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:15:00 +0000

President Trump says he'll decide within two weeks whether to help Israel destroy the Iranian nuclear program, which might mean hitting the Fordow enrichment site, which is buried in a mountain, using U.S. bunker-buster bombs. Some MAGA Republicans argue this isn't "America First," but do they misunderstand Trump's views about when the U.S. can act decisively?

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The NYC Mayor's Race: A Socialist vs. Andrew Cuomo

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:01:00 +0000

Next week Democrats will pick their nominee for New York City's next mayor, and polls show two clear frontrunners: Zohran Mamdani, who wants to freeze rent and open government grocery stores. And former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is selling his experience and asking voters to look past the scandals that forced his resignation. Yet ranked-choice voting also makes it unpredictable.

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The Senate Is Improving the GOP's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:52:00 +0000

The tax-and-spending package being written by Senate Republicans differs in many ways from the version that passed the House. It makes some business deductions permanent, which is better for the economy, and it puts caps on the distorting new carve-outs for tax-free tips and overtime. Are Republicans, despite their slim majorities, now getting close to the finish line?

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Trump Halts Immigration Raids on Farms and Hotels. Or Does He?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:17:00 +0000

Donald Trump moves to pause workplace enforcement in two industries that rely on migrant labor, saying his aggressive policy "is taking very good, long time workers away." But days later the White House seems to reverse course. Plus, Texas and the Justice Department quickly settle a lawsuit that will block a 2001 law letting Dreamers pay in-state tuition at public colleges.

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Will the U.S. Help Israel Eliminate Iran's Nuclear Threat?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:48:00 +0000

As Israel continues its aerial assault on Iran and its nuclear facilities, Paul Gigot speaks with Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz about Donald Trump’s contribution to Israel’s initial surprise attack. They also discuss the possibility of regime change and how the United States can help Israel eliminate Iran as a nuclear threat.

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Israel’s 'Operation Rising Lion' Hits Iran's Nuclear Program

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:41:00 +0000

After stunning Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and military chain of command, Donald Trump calls the operation "excellent" and says that Tehran should agree to a nuclear deal, "before there is nothing left." Why did Israel act now? How much capability does Iran have to retaliate? And how will MAGA voters react to Trump's support of Israel's military action?

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Who's Winning the Los Angeles Deportation Fight, Donald Trump or Gavin Newsom?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:16:00 +0000

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is using the protests in Los Angeles to cast himself as leader of the resistance to Donald Trump. Will he gain politically? Plus, more demonstrations are planned for major cities across the nation this weekend, even as the President ramps up his deportation plans.

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The RFK Jr. Purge at the CDC Vaccine Panel

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:41:00 +0000

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removes all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, alleging ethics concerns and conflicts of interest. Do those claims hold water, or is RFK Jr. merely feeding vaccine skepticism? Plus, Donald Trump says the U.S. has reached a trade deal with China. What are the details?

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Republicans Want Answers on Joe Biden's Decline and 'Autopen'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:03:00 +0000

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer seeks testimony from top White House advisers and Biden's physician, while Donald Trump suggests his predecessor's executive actions might be void if Biden didn't personally sign them. Plus, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is brought back from El Salvador, as the Supreme Court directed, to face federal criminal charges.

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Protests Against Donald Trump’s Deportations Erupt in Los Angeles

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 19:44:00 +0000

Donald Trump sends in the National Guard as demonstrations over his deportation agenda explode in California. Could Trump use the Insurrection Act as a response and will Gavin Newsom use the ugly incidents as a springboard for his own political aspirations?

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The Trump-Musk Divorce / The Supreme Court's Busy June

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 22:13:00 +0000

Donald Trump and Elon Musk part ways on the GOP's big beautiful bill, but as their spat turns personal, how might it affect the legislative debate in the Senate and the package's political prospects? Plus, the Supreme Court issues unanimous rulings on so-called reverse discrimination and whether Wisconsin can deny a religious tax exemption to Catholic Charities.

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Does History Show Trump’s Tariffs Are Doomed to Fail?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 19:47:00 +0000

Paul Gigot speaks with former Sen. Phil Gramm about what free trade has done to American manufacturing, the political and economic damage that Donald Trump’s volatile tariff policy could have during the 2026 midterm elections, and his new book, “The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism.”

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Elon Musk Denounces Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 22:24:00 +0000

As the GOP's tax-and-budget bill moves to the Senate, it gets a new opponent in Musk, who slams it on social media as a "disgusting abomination." How might the Senate improve the bill, since the alternative is a $4.5 trillion automatic tax increase amid a shaky economy? Plus, Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismisses a nuclear deal, by insisting on uranium enrichment.

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Ukraine's Surprise Drone Operation Hits Russian Bases

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 21:40:00 +0000

The daring Ukrainian attack reportedly involved sneaking drones into Russian territory, far from the front lines, until they were activated to strike Vladimir Putin's parked bombers. How much might this success affect the dynamic at the front lines? And as drone warfare changes the nature of the Ukraine conflict, is America paying attention to its own possible vulnerabilities?

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Donald Trump Takes On the Conservative Judiciary

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 19:36:00 +0000

Paul Gigot talks to law professor John Yoo about Donald Trump's attack on the Federalist Society and Leonard Leo, what's motivating the President, and what it means for the President's second-term judicial nominations.

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Elon Musk Says Goodbye to DOGE and D.C.

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 30 May 2025 22:03:00 +0000

In an Oval Office farewell, he touts the work of his Department of Government Efficiency, while saying it will continue without him. How much has DOGE accomplished, and why did it fall short of the initial promises? Plus, the Supreme Court issues a unanimous ruling in favor of a railroad project that regulators finally approved after a 3,600-page environmental study.

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Courts Say Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 29 May 2025 20:41:00 +0000

After the U.S. Court of International Trade strikes down some of Donald Trump’s tariffs as a violation of his authority as president, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit pauses the decision pending further arguments. So what happens next, and will Trump win on appeal to the Supreme Court?

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Donald Trump's Latest Tariff Threats, on iPhones and the EU

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 28 May 2025 22:14:00 +0000

He raises the idea of a 50% tax on imports from the European Union, then announces a pause two days later. Meantime, he says that Apple might face a 25% tariff on iPhones made in India, though is it economically feasible to manufacture them in the U.S.? Plus, the Trump administration changes its tone on the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel.

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Donald Trump Says Vladimir Putin Has 'Gone Absolutely CRAZY'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 27 May 2025 21:47:00 +0000

As Russia continues its air bombardment of Ukraine, he takes a tougher rhetorical line, saying that Putin is "playing with fire." But if his peace negotiations go nowhere, is Trump prepared to resupply the Ukrainians with U.S. weapons and air defenses? Plus, Sen. Lindsey Graham argues for a bill, which has 82 co-sponsors, to ratchet up sanctions on Russian energy exports.

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Trump's Latest Swing at Harvard: Taking Away Foreign Students

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 23 May 2025 22:16:00 +0000

The Trump Administration moves to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll noncitizens on student visas, but it's temporarily blocked by a federal judge. Does the Ivy League school have a good case that this is mere retaliation by President Trump? Plus, the Supreme Court splits 4-4 on St. Isidore, the religious charter school, while signaling an end to so-called independent federal agencies.

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How Speaker Mike Johnson Passed the GOP's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 22 May 2025 19:58:00 +0000

The Republican tax-and-budget package squeaks through the House, 215-214, after late negotiations by the speaker to placate GOP fiscal hawks and SALT deduction enthusiasts. What are some of the highlights and lowlights of the 1,000-page bill, including on tax cuts, defense spending, food stamps, and green subsidies? And how much is the Senate likely to revise?

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Joe Biden's Decline, the 25th Amendment, and the Political Price

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 21 May 2025 22:08:00 +0000

New details about President Biden’s difficulties in office have prompted debate about whether the 25th Amendment could have been invoked to remove him if necessary. But it's doubtful, given the procedure that the Constitution requires. Will Democrats pay a political price for covering for Biden? Plus, his office now says he didn't receive the PSA test for prostate cancer since 2014.

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The Feds Charge a Congresswoman With Assaulting an ICE Agent

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 20 May 2025 20:51:00 +0000

Rep. LaMonica McIver is accused of striking and impeding federal officers amid a confrontation at a Newark immigration detention facility. She calls the charges "ridiculous," while New Jersey's interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba says her conduct that day can't be overlooked. Plus, the Secret Service interviews James Comey about his “86 47” seashell photo posted on social media.

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Will Democrats and the Press Own Their Joe Biden Mistakes?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 19 May 2025 21:06:00 +0000

A new book reveals the errors made by Democrats and the media by covering for Joe Biden's mental and physical decline that was obvious to voters. Did their efforts lead to the election of Donald Trump for a second time? Plus, Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis raises questions about the transparency of medical tests and physicals performed on presidents.

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The GOP Holdouts on Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 16 May 2025 21:04:00 +0000

The House Budget Committee votes down the Republican reconciliation package, amid a revolt by fiscal conservatives, including Rep. Chip Roy. What are their objections, and does Speaker Mike Johnson have a way to placate them without upsetting a different GOP faction? Meantime, Republican Senators are voicing a range of their own complaints about the House's handiwork.

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What Trump's Middle East Trip Says About His Foreign Policy

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 15 May 2025 20:53:00 +0000

On a four-day visit to the Middle East, Donald Trump gives a speech on his vision for the region, meets Syria's new leader, and urges Iran toward a better path. What does his agenda say about his view of U.S. foreign policy and the direction of his second term? Plus, how will Trump react to Vladimir Putin's refusal to attend the peace talks with Ukraine that were being held in Turkey?

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Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order and the High Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 14 May 2025 22:31:00 +0000

The Justices prepare to debate Donald Trump's executive order denying citizenship to U.S.-born children of illegal aliens and temporary residents, including those with student or work visas, in a case that challenges a long consensus on the 14th Amendment. Plus, the court will also consider whether federal judges overstep their authority when they issue nationwide injunctions.

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What's in the House GOP's ‘Big Beautiful’ Tax Bill?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 13 May 2025 21:25:00 +0000

House Republicans outline their plan to extend the expiring 2017 tax cuts and prevent a $4.5 trillion tax increase, but the bill also includes a long list of political giveaways, including President Trump's promised tax exemption for tips and overtime, a tripling of the SALT deduction, and a $1,000 taxpayer contribution to "MAGA accounts" for babies. Is this the new GOP consensus?

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The U.S. and China’s Tariff Rollback / Qatar Offers Trump a Jet

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 12 May 2025 20:32:00 +0000

The United States and China agree to a 90-day rollback of tariffs, signaling a deescalation in the trade war between the two countries. Is this an economic breakthrough or a tactical retreat by Donald Trump? Plus, the Trump administration is considering accepting a new Air Force One from Qatar, but the potential gift comes with ethical questions attached.

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Columbia's Latest Anti-Israel Disruption, as Trump Threatens to Tax Harvard

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 9 May 2025 21:37:00 +0000

After campus agitators make another scene at Columbia University, new Acting President Claire Shipman calls the NYPD, which makes about 80 arrests. Meantime, President Trump escalates his confrontation with Harvard University, threatening to take away its tax exemption, as Education Secretary Linda McMahon tells the school that it shouldn't bother applying for future funding.

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A Thaw in the Trade War as the U.S. and U.K. Make a Deal

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 8 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer announce a preliminary trade deal after the pause on the President’s “Liberation Day” tariffs that caused distress in the financial markets. What does it mean for possible future pacts with Europe and China, and is the U.S.-U.K. agreement a sign of improvisational dealmaking?

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The GOP's Huddle on Its 'Big Beautiful Bill'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 7 May 2025 21:17:00 +0000

How much progress are Republicans making, as they keep plugging away on legislation to pass their agenda via the Senate's reconciliation process, avoiding a filibuster? Questions that still divide the GOP are whether to reform Medicaid and the SNAP food-stamp program, and what about the SALT deduction and Donald Trump's promise of no taxes on tips and overtime?

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Stranded in Newark? The FAA's Air-Traffic Control Mess

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 6 May 2025 22:03:00 +0000

Hundreds of flights through Newark, N.J., have been disrupted, after an incident in which air-traffic controllers reportedly lost radar and communications for a short time. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said planes weren't in danger, but why can't the U.S. fix this outdated system? Plus, 35 Democrats in the House vote to end California's mandate for electric vehicles.

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Paul Gigot Interviews Jason Riley on 'The Affirmative Action Myth'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 5 May 2025 19:34:00 +0000

Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley talks about his book in which he argues that black Americans made faster educational and economic progress before the onset of racial preferences and welfare programs. They also discuss whether it makes sense for colleges to give preferences to students from poor economic backgrounds.

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Trump's Trade Wars and the Decline in U.S. GDP

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 2 May 2025 21:39:00 +0000

The U.S. economy shrank in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released this week, and public companies on their earnings calls have recently warned about tariff effects, slowing consumer spending, and coming price increases. On the other hand, the jobs figures for April look solid. Yet nobody knows whether President Trump's Liberation Day tariffs are coming back.

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Donald Trump Dismisses Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 1 May 2025 20:29:00 +0000

Donald Trump removes national security adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy after the Signal chat controversy. What does the move mean for the administration's foreign policy? Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson gives an update on the “big, beautiful” spending bill tackling defense spending, student loans, and Medicaid.

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The Supreme Court Debates St. Isidore, the Religious Charter School

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:35:00 +0000

Does the First Amendment give a church the right to open a religious charter school? Or can states require that charter schools be secular, as part of the government's system of public education? The Justices wrestle with those questions in a case from Oklahoma, which could be a landmark ruling, with consequences for nearly four million students who now attend charters.

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The FBI's Arrest of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:12:00 +0000

The feds charge a state judge with helping an illegal immigrant evade ICE agents at the courthouse in Milwaukee. Is this an overreach by the Trump administration or a justified response to a violation of the law? Plus, amid President Trump's deal with El Salvador and new confusion about the circumstances of three deported U.S. citizen children, two polls suggest slipping public support.

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The First 100 Days of Donald Trump 2.0

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:29:00 +0000

Donald Trump ends the first 100 days of his second administration with lower approval ratings than at this point in his first term. Are his tariffs and the economy to blame, and what are some accomplishments so far that could inspire optimism for the rest of his time in office?

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States Ask to Ban Soda From Food Stamps / Sen. Dick Durbin’s Retirement

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:52:00 +0000

Republican governors are pursuing waivers from the Agriculture Department to disallow purchases of candy, soft drinks, and other sweets via the SNAP food-assistance program. Is this commonsense government or burdensome nannyism? Plus, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin won't seek re-election in 2026, creating a Democratic primary in a blue state that could drift further left.

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Trump's Push for a Ukraine Deal / Virginia Schools Go Cellphone Free

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:01:00 +0000

After Russian missiles strike Kyiv, killing at least 12, Donald Trump urges Vladimir Putin to “STOP!” Yet the White House is putting most of its pressure on Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, who opposes legitimizing Putin's illegal takeover of Crimea with formal recognition. Plus, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Legislatures agree to cellphones in K-12 classrooms.

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The Supreme Court's Cases on Gender Storybooks and ObamaCare

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:33:00 +0000

When a public school adds stories with LGBT themes to its elementary reading curriculum, do religious parents have a First Amendment right to opt out? And did ObamaCare evade a constitutional check when it delegated power to the Preventive Services Task Force? The Supreme Court debates those points in Mahmoud v. Taylor and Kennedy v. Braidwood Management.

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Hegseth’s Other Signal Chat / The Supreme Court’s Deportation Order

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:48:00 +0000

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces more scrutiny, after an ouster of top aides and news reports about a second Signal chat group. But Donald Trump says he stands by Hegseth, amid rumors that the White House wants a replacement. Plus, the Supreme Court issues a midnight order halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, with a sharp dissent by Justice Samuel Alito.

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Paul Gigot and John Yoo on Donald Trump, the Courts and Presidential Power

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:09:00 +0000

Donald Trump keeps testing the limits of his executive authority, and courts have been pushing back. Is a constitutional crisis on the horizon? On this episode of Potomac Watch, law professor John Yoo speaks to Paul Gigot about what could be a looming clash between the President and the Supreme Court.

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Gov. Greg Abbott's Texas-Size Victory for School Choice

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:59:00 +0000

After putting his political capital on the line in GOP primaries, Abbott is close to enacting $10,000 scholarships for 100,000 students, as the bill passes the state House with votes to spare. Plus, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer blocks two of Donald Trump's nominees for federal prosecutor by withholding his "blue slip," but the president says he'll give Jay Clayton an interim appointment

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Will Trump Fire Jerome Powell?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:40:00 +0000

Trump clashes with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over the Central Bank’s response to his tariffs. While Powell is expressing concerns, the president wants interest rates cut now. So what’s a stake for the economy, monetary policy and Powell’s tenure?

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Harvard Says It Won't Comply, as Trump Freezes $2.2 Billion

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:58:00 +0000

The school rejects a list of demands from the Trump administration, including hiring and admissions changes to ensure "viewpoint diversity." Can the White House legally add such strings to federal funds, and could conservatives regret the precedent? Plus, Tax Day is a reminder to the Republicans writing the GOP's reconciliation bill that the revenue code is too complex already.

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Trump, El Salvador, and the Deportation of Abrego Garcia

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:57:00 +0000

The Supreme Court rules the U.S. should “facilitate” the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a migrant deported to a Salvadoran prison, despite an order protecting him from being sent there. But El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele suggests he won't release the man, as the White House argues it's his decision and that U.S. courts can't intervene in a matter of foreign policy.

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Trade Historian Douglas Irwin on Trump's Unprecedented Tariff Shock

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:15:00 +0000

Paul Gigot interviews Dartmouth economist Douglas Irwin on why Trump's tariffs are unlike any other in U.S. history, how they will change the global trading system, and what to do about the special case of China.

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The GOP's Budget Progress / Trump vs. Feeble Shower Heads

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:35:00 +0000

House Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly passes a budget outline, letting the GOP begin writing its "one big beautiful bill." But now comes the hard part: agreeing on the details of tax cuts and spending reductions. Plus, Donald Trump signs an order to make America's showers great again, but will manufacturers seize the opportunity to sell fixtures with more nozzles and water flow?

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What’s Behind Donald Trump’s Tariff Pause?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:55:00 +0000

Donald Trump places a 90-day pause on the so-called reciprocal tariffs levied on countries around the world, but hits China with an even higher rate. What is his strategy for dealing with Xi Jinping, and what will he demand from friends and foes during negotiations?

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Where Did the Republican Free-Traders Go?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Donald Trump's trade wars are roiling global business and financial markets, with China and the EU moving to retaliate. Yet only a handful of Republicans in Congress are pushing back, despite the GOP's past support for an open economy. Plus, the disruption raises pressure on Capitol Hill to pass a tax bill, and listeners write in with questions about the president's tariff strategy.

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Two Court Rulings on Donald Trump’s Deportations

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 20:17:00 +0000

The Supreme Court lifts an order preventing swift removal of alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Yet the majority of the Justices take no position on the merits of using that law, while they also emphasize the requirement of due process. Meantime, an appeals court says the White House must seek the return of a man mistakenly sent to a prison in El Salvador.

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Donald Trump Prescribes His Tariff ‘Medicine’ to Remake the Economy

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 18:48:00 +0000

Markets continue to tumble as Donald Trump sends more mixed messages about how permanent his tariffs will be. Is the President still open to negotiations with countries around the world to pare back his tariffs, and will businesses and politicians start pushing back harder against the policy?

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China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs, as a Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Trade Wars

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 21:24:00 +0000

Donald Trump's big tariffs have now drawn a big response from Beijing, which says it will add 34% duties to U.S. goods, roiling the stock market again on Friday. But a new lawsuit argues that the president's purported "emergency" tariffs aren't authorized by law, while a handful of Senate Republicans, including Rand Paul, vote to countermand the U.S. trade war against Canada.

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Markets Tumble as Donald Trump’s Tariff ‘Liberation Day’ Finally Arrives

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 20:01:00 +0000

Donald Trump delivers on his promise of sweeping tariffs, causing markets to plunge in response. The White House says the long-term gain will be worth the short-term pain, but how will the American consumer and the world at large be affected?

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Voters in Wisconsin and Florida Swing Toward Democrats

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 20:29:00 +0000

The liberal candidate wins a Wisconsin Supreme Court election in a 10-point blowout, while the GOP retains two Florida congressional seats, but with closer margins than in November. Is this the start of a MAGA voter backlash against Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson cancels this week's agenda after a GOP revolt on proxy voting for new parents.

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Wisconsin and Florida Elections Are a Trump Test, Democrats Say

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 21:39:00 +0000

Voters in Wisconsin are picking a new state Supreme Court justice, as Florida fills the U.S. House seats vacated by former Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, in elections that the Democratic Party is trying to pitch as a referendum on Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court is skeptical of a Wisconsin ruling that denied a tax exemption to Catholic Charities.

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Donald Trump Heralds a Tariff 'Liberation Day' and a Possible Third Term

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:33:00 +0000

Financial markets are nervous as Trump prepares for his biggest tariff launch yet on April 2. Plus, the President floats a possible run for a third term, but is it possible he could succeed?

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Trump's 25% Tariffs on Cars / The Rest of the Houthi Signal Chat

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:28:00 +0000

Citing national security, Donald Trump puts 25% tariffs on automobiles, adding to his protectionist experiment, as he pushes U.S. taxes on imports to the highest in 75 years. Plus, the White House's effort to play down its use of Signal to discuss U.S. military actions results in the release of more messages, including one giving specific timing for "F-18s LAUNCH (1st strike package)."

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Can the Democrats Make a Comeback During Trump 2.0?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:43:00 +0000

Recent polls have shown approval ratings for Democrats are reaching all-time lows, with voters voicing their dissatisfaction with the way major cities are being run and implementation of liberal initiatives. So what can the party do after some self-reflection? On this episode of Potomac Watch, political scientist Ruy Teixeira tells Paul Gigot what changes Democrats need to make and why the party seems to embrace dysfunction instead of reform.

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The Supreme Court's Big Cases on Racial Gerrymandering and Nondelegation

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:35:00 +0000

The Justices hear two legal disputes that could have lasting consequences. Can Congress lend its taxing power to the executive branch without putting hard limits on its use? That's the question in FCC v. Consumers’ Research. And in a case about Louisiana's redistricting maps, the Court has a chance to say that racial gerrymandering isn't required and isn't even permitted.

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Trump Advisers Debate the Houthi Strikes... on the Signal Chat App?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:47:00 +0000

President Trump's top aides, including Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reportedly discussed U.S. war plans against the Houthis in Yemen via the chat app Signal, according to the Atlantic magazine's Jeffrey Goldberg, who was apparently added to the group by mistake. What do their texts reveal, and how serious was this as a security breach?

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Columbia Surrenders to Donald Trump’s Demands

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:05:00 +0000

The Trump Administration withholds $400 million in funding from Columbia University unless it institutes various policy changes, which president Katrina Armstrong surprisingly agrees to. Did the university deserve such a punishment, and how could this unprecedented sanction by the government be used in the future?

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Donald Trump Begins Dismantling the Department of Education

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:55:00 +0000

Surrounded by school children at desks, Donald Trump signs an executive order to begin the elimination of the Department of Education, moving to shift authority back to the states. What does the decision mean for grant money and student loan programs, what kind of legal challenges might the Trump administration face, and is this good politics?

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No More Free Cease-Fire for Hamas in Gaza

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:31:00 +0000

Israel ends a two-week cease-fire with Hamas with a combination of air and ground strikes, but what will it take to secure the release of hostages? Plus, Donald Trump threatens the Houthis in Yemen will be “completely annihilated" if they continue to hold shipping routes hostage.

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Putin Passes on Trump's Cease-Fire

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:13:00 +0000

Donald Trump's phone call with Vladimir Putin didn't produce a 30-day cease-fire in Ukraine, let alone a durable peace agreement. Will Trump now pressure Putin to drop some of his demands? Plus, Europe gets serious about rearming as negotiations drag on.

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Donald Trump's Deportations Get Edgy

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:50:00 +0000

Donald Trump invokes national security and the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport hundreds of alleged gang members to El Salvador, ignoring a judge's order to halt proceedings. This comes amid growing GOP calls for judicial impeachments, and prompts a rare pushback from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. What's at stake in this fight? And is the country headed for a showdown over judicial power?

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All Things with Kim Strassel: The Future of Healthcare Under Donald Trump

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:08:00 +0000

Donald Trump is moving fast, yet one big question is how his more populist GOP will handle the pressing issue of healthcare. On this episode of All Things, Sally Pipes--healthcare aficionado and author of "The World’s Medicine Chest"--lays out the risks of Joe Biden's coming drug price controls, the need to cut billions in waste and fraud from Medicaid, the fading chances for replacing ObamaCare, and the upsides and downsides of some of Trump's health cabinet picks, including HHS Secretary RFK, Jr.

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Could Elon Musk Sway the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:50:00 +0000

The progressive majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is at stake in an April 1 election, and Democrats have decided their best campaign strategy is to run against Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Will it work? Plus, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer endures the wrath of the left for helping Republicans avoid a government shutdown.

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Is Trump Ready if Putin Refuses a Ukraine Cease-Fire?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:58:00 +0000

Secretary of State Marco Rubio expresses "cautious optimism” for a deal, but Vladimir Putin is making military gains in the Kursk region, raising the question of what the U.S. will do if Russia wants to keep fighting. Plus, Chuck Schumer faces the ire of fellow Democrats after arguing that helping to pass the House GOP spending bill is better than shutting down the government.

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The GOP Acts to Prevent a Government Shutdown. Will Chuck Schumer?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:22:00 +0000

Speaker Mike Johnson pulls together House Republicans to pass a bill funding the government through Sept. 30, putting pressure on Senate Democrats to agree before a deadline of midnight Friday. Plus, the GOP shields itself from a tough vote on Donald Trump's trade wars, as the president threatens to respond to Europe's tariff retaliation with a 200% levy on imported wine.

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Trump Arrests Gaza Agitator Mahmoud Khalil for Deportation

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:40:00 +0000

Mahmoud Khalil, a "lead negotiator" for the anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University last year, is detained by federal agents who want to revoke his green card, and President Trump says more such cases are coming. Can speech, such as support for Hamas, be a legal grounds for deportation? What about the First Amendment? And could this case go to the Supreme Court?

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RFK Jr. Hedges on Vaccination, as Measles Hits 250

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:25:00 +0000

Amid a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico that has put 29 in the hospital and killed a school-age child, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls MMR vaccines an option, while also touting steroids and cod-liver oil as a miracle treatment. Plus, an appeals court upholds a New York law ending school vaccine exemptions for religious beliefs, which could go to the Supreme Court.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Fighting Government Waste at the EPA

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:20:00 +0000

How is Donald Trump's much-discussed Department of Government Efficiency working in practice? In this episode of All Things, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin explains his agency's partnership with DOGE and the process by which they are identifying waste and fraud to make the federal government more accountable. What grants or programs are being cut, and why? What's happening to the EPA workforce? How much internal "resistance" is there to these goals? And how does EPA balance its mission of "clean air, land and water for every American" with the goal of a smaller government?

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Is the Economy Headed for a Trump Recession?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:58:00 +0000

Despite warnings in financial markets, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says there will be no economic downturn. Donald Trump is more equivocal as he says the economy is in transition to better days as his tariffs are implemented.

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Sanctuary City Mayors Get Grilled, as Border Crossings Plummet

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Sat, 8 Mar 2025 00:02:00 +0000

The number of migrants encountered at the southwest border has dropped significantly since Donald Trump's re-election in November, as he turns the U.S. toward a message of deterrence. Meantime, mayors from major “sanctuary cities," including New York and Chicago, are called to Capitol Hill for tough questions about their efforts to shield illegal immigrants from federal law.

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Donald Trump’s Road to Tariffs Takes Another U-Turn

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 20:22:00 +0000

The President's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada are on again, then off, then on again, and then partially off--at least for a month. What's Donald Trump up to with his trade policy, and is the resulting uncertainty starting to hurt a U.S. economy that is already weakening?

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Trump Addresses Congress on DOGE, Tariffs, Ukraine and More

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 00:18:00 +0000

A defiant Donald Trump delivers the longest presidential speech to Congress in modern history, interrupted by jeers from Democrats, including Rep. Al Green, who is escorted out. But on the substance, has the President proposed enough clear direction for the GOP, given his many ambitious promises, from a balanced budget and tax-free tips to the Panama Canal and Greenland?

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All Things With Kim Strassel: Can a U.S.-Ukraine Deal Still Happen?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 01:30:00 +0000

The explosive meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump continues to radiate fallout, as the president announced a pause in aid to Ukraine, and Europe rallied around Ukraine with promises of troops. Can the U.S.-Ukraine rare minerals deal still be salvaged? And what's the next stage in the now three-year conflict that Russian president Vladimir Putin started with his invasion of his neighbor?

On this episode of All Things, New York Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) explains why Vladimir Putin was the only winner after the Trump/Zelensky meeting and what he thinks comes next--as well as his sense of Trump's broader vision of foreign policy. He also provides the latest state of play on a bill to avoid a shutdown, and the broader negotiations on a reconciliation bill to enact Trump's border, energy and tax policies this year.

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Donald Trump's Trade War With Canada and Mexico

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 21:45:00 +0000

The President follows through on his threat to impose 25% tariffs, as Canada and Mexico plan to retaliate with reciprocal taxes on U.S. goods, such as orange juice and bourbon. Given that voters are still upset about inflation under Joe Biden, is Trump taking a political risk, if his trade war means that U.S. consumers will see higher prices on produce, SUVs, and other items?

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The Worldwide Fallout After Zelensky and Trump Clash Over Ukraine

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 20:38:00 +0000

The world is still reacting to the contentious Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, with European leaders pledging boots on the ground to defend Ukraine. But while Donald Trump waits for an apology, what will it take for a return to the rare mineral deal that brought Zelensky and Trump together, and will Russia come to the negotiating table?

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The Trump-Zelensky Meeting on Minerals Goes Sideways

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:40:00 +0000

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Washington to sign a deal with the U.S. on mineral rights, but an Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump and JD Vance breaks down in acrimony. Zelensky says any cease-fire with Russia must be backed by security guarantees, given Vladimir Putin's record of breaking his word. Trump says the meeting shows Zelensky isn't ready for peace.

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The GOP Passes Its First Big Tax and Budget Test

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:29:00 +0000

The House GOP narrowly passes the budget outline for Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill.” Democrats think they can ultimately defeat the bill by targeting Medicaid reform, and Republicans will have to join that debate or lose.

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Trump Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Are Coming Soon

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:43:00 +0000

After Donald Trump gave America’s neighbors a 30-day reprieve from his threatened tariffs, he now says they’ll go into effect in a matter of weeks. But a new study of the North American auto industry estimates that those border taxes could add thousands to the price of an SUV, and does Trump have the legal power to impose such tariffs on allies, or could this go to the courts?

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Speaker Johnson's Budget Vote / Elon Musk’s DOGE Email

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:34:00 +0000

Donald Trump wants "one big, beautiful bill" to pass his agenda via budget reconciliation, but can House Speaker Mike Johnson keep Republicans united to get it through? Plus, the latest DOGE earthquake is a weekend email telling federal employees to write back with five things they accomplished last week, or else Elon Musk threatens that they could be terminated.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Sen.Tom Cotton’s Seven Warnings About China

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:23:00 +0000

China is the world's new “evil empire" and has already infiltrated our government and society. On this episode of All Things, Sen. Tom Cotton shares these and other warnings from his new book, "Seven Things You Can't Say About China." The Arkansas Republican explains China's unprecedented military buildup--partly aimed at dominating Taiwan--its use of TikTok to capture American youth, and what everyday citizens can do to counter the rising China threat. Also, his take on the latest negotiations to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and whether DOGE efforts will hit Pentagon spending.

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The U.S. Stake in Germany's Election Shift to the Right

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:45:00 +0000

Friedrich Merz won election in Germany, which is being received as a victory for centrists looking to revive the German economy. But how will Donald Trump react after Merz stated his hope for “independence” from the United States?

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Trump vs. 'Independent' Agencies / RFK Jr. and the Measles Outbreak

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:27:00 +0000

Donald Trump orders "independent" agencies to run their regulations through the White House, an assertion of executive authority and democratic accountability that could help upend how Washington works. Plus, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. considers reshaping a CDC vaccine committee, while a measles outbreak in Texas hits 90 cases and 16 hospitalizations, mostly children.

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Donald Trump Puts Pressure on Ukraine, but What About Russia?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:34:00 +0000

Volodymyr Zelensky says Donald Trump is in a “disinformation space” after the President blamed Ukraine for starting the war with Russia, then Donald Trump calls Zelensky “a dictator” in return. Is this part of a bigger strategy to turn Americans against Ukraine?

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Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee Faces the Senate

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:39:00 +0000

Donald Trump picked Lori Chavez-DeRemer as a thank you to the Teamsters for staying neutral in the 2024 election. But given her past support for bills that would override right-to-work laws and bolster public unions, will Republicans in the Senate go along with her confirmation? And as union membership falls to a historic low of 9.9%, is courting labor bosses a good GOP strategy?

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Why the Feds Want to Drop Their Case Against Mayor Eric Adams

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:24:00 +0000

The New York mayor's attention shouldn't be diverted from supporting the White House's efforts against illegal immigration, a Justice Department memo argues. Adams denies there was a quid pro quo, as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul considers exercising her authority to remove him from office. But with a mayoral primary coming in June anyway, is that a decision best left for the voters?

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Donald Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariff Investigation

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:53:00 +0000

The markets see another tariff reprieve, as the president orders his cabinet to examine America's trading relationships and recommend ways to balance them. But is trying to micromanage 13,000 tariff line-items, across 200 countries, a good way to help the economy and government efficiency? Plus, Elon Musk appears in the Oval Office to explain what DOGE is doing.

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Trump Wants a Deal With Putin, but Will Ukraine Have a Seat at the Table?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:07:00 +0000

Donald Trump wants to negotiate peace between Ukraine and Russia, but will Volodomyr Zelensky have a say in any negotiations with Vladimir Putin? And what kind of security guarantees will Ukraine have?

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Trump's 25% Steel and Aluminum Tariffs / Inflation Rises Again to 3%

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:33:00 +0000

Donald Trump signs an order imposing broad 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, upending U.S. supply chains, as NFIB's index of small-business uncertainty hits its third-highest figure on record. Meantime, the Labor Department reports that inflation is heating up again, with the consumer-price index rising 3% over the 12 months ending in January, as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies on Capitol Hill about how these crosscurrents might affect monetary policy.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: The House Tackles Tax Cuts and Spending

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:20:00 +0000

Donald Trump’s executive actions have been dominating Washington news, yet the fate of his agenda rests in his historically slim majority in the U.S. House. That House GOP is finally focusing on a budget bill to provide Trump border and defense dollars, and extend the 2017 tax cuts. But will a famously fractious Republican House conference once again fail to come together?

On this episode of All Things, House Republican Policy Chair Kevin Hern gives the latest on the budget reconciliation fight, breaks down the GOP's tax- and spending-cut priorities, explains where DOGE fits in, and discusses the new Democratic threat of a government shutdown. He also dives into one of his own priorities--explaining where the federal government can aid in the state school-choice revolution.

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Donald Trump Sues CBS for $20 Billion, Amid Claims of 'News Distortion'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:13:00 +0000

CBS raised eyebrows last fall when two of its shows aired Kamala Harris giving different answers to the same question during a "60 Minutes" interview. Donald Trump is suing the network, claiming $20 billion in damages, while the FCC takes comments on a public complaint of “news distortion." But what does the full CBS tape reveal, and does it even make sense for the FCC to regulate broadcast news, in an era of endless unregulated cable TV, podcasts, and internet streaming?

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Executive Orders Earn Donald Trump an Approval Rating Boost

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:15:00 +0000

Americans are giving Donald Trump approval rating highs due to his brisk executive actions, but could Democrats use rising prices and new tariffs against him? Plus, many of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks will face votes this week, with Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. looking to continue the Trump administration's successful confirmation streak.

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Trump's 'Sovereign Wealth Fund' / DOGE Goes to Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 23:58:00 +0000

Donald Trump orders the Treasury to draw up a plan for a sovereign wealth fund, which would let the government make investments, including in private companies. What could go wrong? Plus, the White House and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency effort are being sued over federal buyouts, USAID, access to payment systems, and a firing at the NLRB.

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Donald Trump’s Surprise Plan for the Gaza Strip

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 21:41:00 +0000

Donald Trump makes an offer for the United States to “own” the Gaza Strip and rebuild it, while Palestinians would relocate to countries like Egypt and Jordan. Is he sending a message to Hamas, or is this another element of Donald Trump’s unusual approach to foreign policy?

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Elon Musk Is on a Mission to End USAID

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 22:26:00 +0000

The U.S. Agency for International Development, which funds everything from polio eradication in Indonesia to DEI projects in Serbia, has closed its headquarters and told its staff they're going on administrative leave. Is this an America First end to foreign aid, or merely a restructuring, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggests? And can President Trump do this without Congress?

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Daniel Henninger on Journalism and the End of ‘Wonder Land’

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 20:14:00 +0000

Paul Gigot sits down with the Wall Street Journal Opinion’s Daniel Henninger, who recently published his final ‘Wonder Land’ column. The two discuss how covering news and culture has changed over time, the polarizing nature of today’s media from all political sides, and what Henninger hoped readers would draw from his weekly column.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Donald Trump Floods the Presidential Zone

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 17:58:00 +0000

Donald Trump is issuing executive actions at the speed of light, targeting the border, government bureaucracy, tariffs and the economy. How does it all shake out? Former chief of staff Mick Mulvaney draws on his own time in the Trump White House to analyze the big orders--their purpose, impact and legality. What's Trump up to with tariffs on Mexico and Canada? Is it really possible to reform the civil service? How and where will DOGE hit a wall? Plus, insights on the Impoundment Control Act fight to come.

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Donald Trump Makes a Tariff Deal With Mexico and Canada

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 23:28:00 +0000

After Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada, the three countries negotiated a last-minute 30-day pause. Who blinked on the tariff showdown, and what comes next?

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Tulsi Gabbard's Testimony on Snowden and Surveillance

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:58:00 +0000

President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence faces skepticism from both sides at her Senate confirmation hearing. Is her nomination in jeopardy, after she refuses to call Edward Snowden a traitor and then deflects a question on reforming Section 702 surveillance? Plus, FBI Director designate Kash Patel splits with Trump on commutations for violent Jan. 6 rioters.

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Did RFK Jr. Make His Case for HHS Secretary?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:51:00 +0000

During his confirmation hearings for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was questioned about his controversial views on vaccines and abortion, while seeming not to know much about Medicare and Medicaid. Did he win over skeptics? Plus, what does the Trump Administration's funding freeze rollout and rollback tell us about the new White House?

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The White House Backtracks on Freezing Federal Grants

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:51:00 +0000

The Trump administration tells government agencies to pause federal grants, loans, and assistance programs so that they can be reviewed, but three days later the White House rescinds that order, after an uproar in Washington and a temporary stay issued by a judge. Did President Trump overstep his authority, as Democrats claim, or was this more a matter of fumbled execution?

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Trump's Tariff Threat on Colombia / The CIA’s Covid Assessment

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:10:00 +0000

Donald Trump promises to impose tariffs and more on Colombia, causing President Gustavo Petro to back down after he had refused two U.S. military planes with deported migrants. Is this a sign of how Trump plans to use U.S. economic pressure elsewhere? Plus, the CIA says it now believes, though with low confidence, that a lab leak was the most likely origin for the Covid-19 virus.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Taking On DEI

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:09:00 +0000

Donald Trump is knocking down the federal government's diversity, equity and inclusion structure, but how to tackle its wider presence in America? On this episode of All Things, Supreme Court expert and Manhattan Institute senior fellow Ilya Shapiro recounts his own battle with the DEI mob during his time at Georgetown Law School, and explains his particular worry that DEI in legal education is warping the future "gatekeepers" of our institutions. He discusses DEI's problematic ideology, and explains how a teeming bureaucracy of "non teaching" administrators, as well as "spineless" university deans and presidents, embolden a culture of activism on campus. How are Trump's actions turning the tide, and what more can donors, judges, companies and Americans do to turn the tide?

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Pete Hegseth Squeezes Through the Senate. Is RFK Jr. Next?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:22:00 +0000

Vice President JD Vance casts a tie-breaking vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, meaning Americans now must hope that he's up to the job. Plus, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prepares to face the Senate to be President Trump's health secretary, as Republicans ponder his many controversies, including casting doubt on measles and polio vaccines, as well as his ties to trial lawyers.

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Donald Trump Ends DEI and Revokes Pompeo's Security

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:01:00 +0000

Promising a renewed focus on merit and hard work, the president signs an executive order to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the federal government, while the business world is moving in the same direction. Plus, Trump revokes security protection for three former aides targeted by Iran, and a judge halts the president’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.

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Donald Trump’s Immigration Action: Border Troops and a Sanctuary City Crackdown?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:35:00 +0000

To make good on his pledge to secure the border, Donald Trump promises to send troops to the southern border, unleash ICE agents into cities to find criminal illegal migrants, and punish sanctuary cities. Plus, Trump launches the “$TRUMP” cryptocurrency right before taking office, potentially making him billions of dollars in the process, but leading to questions about how he is profiting off the Presidency.

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Donald Trump's Executive Order to End Birthright Citizenship

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:40:00 +0000

He says his administration won't issue documents to babies whose parents were present in the U.S. illegally, or legally on temporary visas. But 22 states sue, arguing this flies in the face of the 14th Amendment and long-standing Supreme Court precedent. Plus, 12 Democrats vote yes, as the Senate passes the Laken Riley Act to mandate detention of migrants arrested for certain crimes.

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All Things With Kim Strassel: Looking for Bipartisanship in Trump's "Golden Age"

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:56:00 +0000

Donald Trump began his second term with a flurry of executive orders and bold plans for his House and Senate majorities. Where does that leave Democrats and how can they work with Republicans to get things done? On this episode of All Things, Problem Solvers Caucus Vice Chair Josh Gottheimer (D., N.J.) voices his "surprise" at Donald Trump’s executive orders on Jan. 6th and immigration, explains why he was handing out “SALT shakers” at the inauguration, and lays out the bipartisan possibilities and pitfalls of this next Congress.

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Donald Trump’s Day One: Executive Orders and Jan. 6 Pardons

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:07:00 +0000

As one of his first acts after being sworn into a second term, Trump grants unconditional pardons to nearly all of the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters, including those who brutally assaulted police. He also signs executive orders on federal efficiency, energy, and foreign policy, while ordering the Justice Department to hold off on enforcing the law that says TikTok must cut ties with China or be banned.

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Donald Trump Promises a ‘Golden Age’ in His Inaugural Address

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:05:00 +0000

The 47th President declares that “America’s decline is over,” and announces his executive order to declare a national emergency on the southern border. Will the second Trump administration get off to a faster start after learning from the mistakes of the first term? Plus, Joe Biden uses his final hours in office to issue pre-emptive pardons to his family and political allies.

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TikTok Loses at the Supreme Court, but Will Trump Enforce a Ban?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:31:00 +0000

The Justices uphold a law saying that TikTok must be divested from Chinese ownership by Jan. 19 or else it will be booted from U.S. app stores. Yet the social-media app's future remains unclear. With only days to go until the Jan. 20 inauguration, the Biden Administration says it will not enforce the ban, and Donald Trump has said he wants to cut a deal to save TikTok.

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Who Won the Hamas-Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, and Biden Says Farewell

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:41:00 +0000

A cease-fire deal in Gaza is delayed after Israeli President Benjamin Netanyehu said Hamas reneged on part of the agreement. What will it take for the deal to get done and what effect did Donald Trump have on it? Plus, Joe Biden delivers his farewell address from the Oval Office with a bitter tone and warnings about an "oligarchy taking shape in America” and the “tech industrial complex.”

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The Senate Questions Pete Hegseth, as Trump's Cabinet Hearings Begin

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:34:00 +0000

Nominated by Donald Trump to be the next Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth faces hostile inquiries at his Senate confirmation hearing regarding his alleged past personal conduct. But did the televised theatrics provide much insight about Hegseth's views on national-security issues or how he would lead the Pentagon, and does he seem to have won enough votes to get the job?

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Two Supreme Court Arguments on Internet Porn and TikTok

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:49:00 +0000

The justices hear a challenge to a Texas law that requires websites with sexual content to verify the ages of their users, which the Free Speech Coalition says is too burdensome for the First Amendment rights of adults. Plus, the high court sounds skeptical about saving TikTok, which faces a Jan. 19 deadline either to be divested from Chinese ownership or banned from app stores.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: The End of a Tarnished Biden Presidency

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:15:00 +0000

How will history remember Joe Biden’s one term in office? On this episode of All Things, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer recounts his investigation into the Biden family business, and his belief that the 40th president will not escape a public judgment of "corruption." Upon the publication of his new book about the probe--"All the President's Money: Investigating the Secret Foreign Schemes That Made the Biden Family Rich--Mr. Comer details the main takeaways of the inquiry, his argument for why President Trump should sign his Presidential Ethics Reform Act and what his committee has teed up for the 119th Congress.

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How Policy Failures Led to Devastation in California

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:36:00 +0000

Fires in California have claimed at least 24 lives in what is becoming one of the costliest natural disasters in American history. What decisions made it harder to mitigate the damage, and how will Congress navigate the politics of providing federal aid for the recovery?

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Donald Trump's Hush Money Sentencing in New York

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:54:00 +0000

With the president-elect about to take office, Judge Juan Merchan says a sentence of "unconditional discharge," meaning no penalties for a jury conviction on 34 felonies, is the only option that won't interfere with Trump's official duties. The Supreme Court split 5-4 on letting the sentencing go forward, but could it help Trump in the end, if it permits his appeals on the merits to proceed?

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Donald Trump’s News Conference, From Greenland to Wind Farms

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 22:58:00 +0000

The president-elect meets the press at Mar-a-Lago and makes news by calling to rename the Gulf of Mexico, combine Canada and the U.S., end construction of wind turbines, and potentially invade Panama and Greenland. How much of this rhetoric reflects Trump's actual policy views, how much of it is political theater, and could such bullying be counterproductive diplomatically?

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Facebook Fires Its Fact-Checkers / The House's Laken Riley Bill

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 23:21:00 +0000

Mark Zuckerberg, citing "too much censorship," says that Meta will quit fact-checking content and switch to a "community notes" system, the same approach being taken by Elon Musk’s X. Plus, the House passed the Laken Riley Act, which cracks down on illegal immigrants who commit theft, with 48 Democrats voting yes. Will that bipartisan support extend to the Senate?

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Joe Biden Blocks a Japanese Company From Buying U.S. Steel

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:33:00 +0000

The president claims that the $15 billion acquisition by Nippon Steel could threaten national security, even though Japan is a close ally that would have been investing in U.S. industry and workers. What signal does it send, if the review process for such deals can be corrupted by union politics? Plus, Biden puts millions of acres of U.S. waters off limits for oil-and-gas leasing.

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All Things With Kim Strassel: Inside the 119th Congress with Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 21:20:00 +0000

The 119th Congress is steaming ahead, with a mountain of work that includes everything from confirming Donald Trump's cabinet nominees to sealing a reconciliation spending bill (or two) into law. How will the House and Senate navigate it all? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with the Vice Chair of the Senate GOP Policy Committee, Sen. James Lankford, about where things stand in the reconciliation wars, the wisdom of Trump's quick nominations, Joe Biden’s aggressive midnight regulations and how the new GOP Senate majority will function under new GOP leader John Thune.

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The Echoes of Jan. 6 and Donald Trump Wants ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 20:01:00 +0000

Congress certifies Donald Trump’s electoral victory, but the memories of Jan. 6 four years ago still loom large as the President-elect considers pardons and clemency for rioters. Plus, Donald Trump says he wants 'one big beautiful' reconciliation spending bill but signals he would be open to two, which many lawmakers prefer.

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Speaker Mike Johnson Keeps His Gavel, After Two Flipped GOP Votes

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 23:23:00 +0000

The House GOP avoids an embarrassing crackup, after two Republicans who initially opposed Speaker Mike Johnson switch their votes to him at the last minute. But the leaders of the Freedom Caucus post a letter afterward with a list of demands, suggesting that Republican disunity could return as soon as the House tries to pass a significant bill on spending or the debt.

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2025 Begins With an Act of Terror in New Orleans

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 19:35:00 +0000

The FBI says Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone when he killed at least 15 people in the early hours of New Year’s Day, but questions remain about his motive and how the military veteran was radicalized. Plus, what happens if Mike Johnson fails to win another term as House Speaker as the 119th Congress begins?

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Donald Trump Asks the Supreme Court to Save TikTok

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:40:00 +0000

The Justices take up an expedited challenge to a law that could ban TikTok on Jan. 19, unless the social app agrees to divestment from Chinese ownership. Why did the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals uphold this ultimatum passed by Congress? Plus, Donald Trump files a brief asking the Supreme Court to pause the law, though he's making less of a legal case than a political one.

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The Legacy and Presidency of Jimmy Carter

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:06:00 +0000

Jimmy Carter, who won the Oval Office after the Watergate scandals by portraying himself as an earnest evangelical, dies at age 100. The 39th president served only one term, which was marred by an energy crisis, economic woes and a failed hostage rescue mission in Iran. But how will he be remembered for what he did while President and afterwards?

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Joe Biden's Death Row Commutations and the Pardon Power

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:30:00 +0000

The president spares 37 of the 40 inmates facing the federal death penalty, commuting their sentences to life in prison. Is this an appropriate use of the pardon power, issuing mass clemency based on policy disagreements with the law? Will this action in Biden's last days in office, so soon after he pardoned his son Hunter, add to the arguments for a constitutional amendment?

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Donald Trump’s New Manifest Destiny

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:20:00 +0000

Donald Trump has seemingly put the expansion of the United States on his agenda with threats of reclaiming the Panama Canal, acquiring Greenland, and wanting to make Canada the 51st state. How much of this should be taken seriously, and what does it say about the worldview of the next administration?

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GOP Lessons From the Christmas Shutdown Brinkmanship

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:14:00 +0000

Congress passes a bill to fund the government, narrowly averting a shutdown over the holidays, but what did Donald Trump and Elon Musk accomplish by going nuclear on the initial legislation? Is this a bad omen for 2025, when Republicans will take control of Washington and begin negotiations on their priorities? And can Speaker Mike Johnson muster the votes to keep his gavel?

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All Things with Kim Strassel: The Ones Who Got it Right in 2024

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:45:00 +0000

On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel looks back at some of the podcast’s 2024 all-stars, including candidates who correctly predicted their own victories, as well as at experts who called the issues that would lead Donald Trump to the White House and a Republican majority in both the House and Senate. Guests include Sen. Ted Cruz, Senator-elect Tim Sheehy, pollster Scott Rasmussen and Faith and Freedom Coalition Founder and Chairman Ralph Reed.

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The House Ethics Committee's Report on Matt Gaetz

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 22:28:00 +0000

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who was Donald Trump's first choice to be Attorney General, denies illegal wrongdoing, but a House investigation into his past conduct finds "substantial evidence" of drug use, prostitution, and statutory rape, vindicating the GOP Senators who looked skeptically on his cabinet nomination. Plus, Trump promises that the GOP will take on Daylight Saving Time.

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A Republican Backup Plan for Keeping the Government Open

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:28:00 +0000

Speaker Mike Johnson scrambled to avoid a government shutdown, after Donald Trump and Elon Musk blew up his first deal and a floor vote on a slimmed-down alternative failed package failed. What will be the final outcome? Plus, in a blow to the Democrats’ strategy of lawfare, Fani Willis is disqualified from Donald Trump’s election interference case in Georgia.

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How Donald Trump and Elon Musk Blew Up The Funding Bill

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:29:00 +0000

After a bipartisan agreement was reached to keep the government funded until mid-March, Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s criticisms killed the deal, put Congress on the precipice of a government shutdown, and undermined Mike Johnson's leadership as House Speaker. What do Musk and Trump want?

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The Democrats' Final Judicial Push

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:48:00 +0000

A blizzard of federal judicial confirmations by Chuck Schumer, “unretirements,” and a possible presidential veto are all part of a plan to keep Donald Trump from appointing judges himself. Despite claims it is the President-elect who is upending norms, Democrats are busy breaking precedents when it comes to the judicial system. This as Joe Biden nears breaking Mr. Trump's first-term record for judicial confirmations.

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The Cost of the GOP’s Union Embrace

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:53:00 +0000

With Donald Trump giving union workers credit for his victory, the GOP is rebranding itself as the party of the blue-collar worker and labor unions. But with this new outreach comes promises and policies with high price tags, including the Social Security Fairness Act, which would reward $200 billion to government union workers. So is this break from traditional conservatism worth it, and what more policies and costs are in the wings?

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All Things with Kim Strassel: 2024’s Winners and Losers with Buck Sexton

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:50:00 +0000

2024 was the year that saw Donald Trump win, Kamala Harris lose, Joe Biden quit and Elon Musk make his way to Capitol Hill. Who else were the big winners and losers of the year, and what's on the 2025 horizon? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with radio talk show host and former CIA officer Buck Sexton about what led Donald Trump to victory, the self-created problems of the mainstream media and why the border crisis may dominate the news in the coming year.

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The Drone Panic and Public Mistrust in Government

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:02:00 +0000

Widespread sightings of unidentified aerial objects is the talk of New Jersey and New York, and even President-elect Trump has an opinion about what's going on. Biden officials say there's nothing to worry about, but why don't people believe them?

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Two Bills or One? The GOP's 2025 Strategy Debate

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

As Congress races to avoid a government shutdown before Christmas, Republicans begin to argue about their best approach next year for passing President Trump's agenda. Sen. John Thune wants to use a first reconciliation bill to pass the GOP's top priorities, while reserving a second reconciliation bill for tax reform. Others want the tax bill first or suggest doing it all at once.

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The Political Lessons of Liz Truss’s 44 Days in Office

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:57:00 +0000

What can conservative politicians learn from Liz Truss’s tumultuous time as the United Kingdom’s shortest-serving Prime Minister? Paul Gigot speaks with documentary filmmaker Michael Pack and WSJ Opinion columnist Joe Sternberg about ‘The Prime Minister vs. The Blob: Liz Truss’s 44 Days in Office,’ a new documentary that examines the economic and political forces behind her fall.

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Luigi Mangione Is Charged With Murdering UnitedHealthcare's CEO

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:07:00 +0000

Police say the suspect had a manifesto and wrote comments about the "parasitic" healthcare industry, after arresting him for allegedly killing insurance executive Brian Thompson in New York. Plus, Elizabeth Warren calls the public response to the shooting "a warning," but are the problems in U.S. healthcare caused by too much free-market influence, or not enough of it?

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Sen. John Barrasso Previews the New Senate Leadership

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:20:00 +0000

What will be the priorities in a Republican Senate in new leadership, and how will it handle Donald Trump's nominees and the president's expansive agenda? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Senate Majority Whip Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) about the GOP's immediate goals of expanding border security and energy production, the debate over a reconciliation strategy, and what he's learned from incoming members of the Trump administration about the plan for the next four years.

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Daniel Penny Acquitted in New York / Preemptive Pardons from Joe Biden?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:57:00 +0000

A jury finds Marine veteran Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide for his intervention last year to restrain Jordan Neely on the New York subway. Is this a rebuke to District Attorney Alvin Bragg for bringing charges? Plus, Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter prompts talk that he could give immunity to Liz Cheney or others whom Donald Trump has said belong in jail.

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America’s Middle East Interests After the Fall of Assad

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 21:02:00 +0000

Rebels drove Bashar al-Assad from Syria, ending the Assad family's five decades of often brutal rule. The fall of Assad is a defeat for his protectors, Russia and Iran, and could reshape the Middle East. It opens up opportunities for President-elect Trump if he's willing to see them.

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The Jobs Report, $100,000 Bitcoin, and the Economy Trump Will Inherit

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 23:14:00 +0000

As Donald Trump prepares to take over from Joe Biden on Jan. 20, the economy is adding jobs and the Federal Reserve is considering cutting interest rates, yet inflation is above 2% and markets are showing signs of exuberance. Meantime, the CEOs of Intel and Stellantis step aside, as Republicans prepare to pull back on Washington's green subsidies and industrial policies.

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Can Europe Overcome Its Political and Economic Woes?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 22:23:00 +0000

The ouster of the French Prime Minister and collapse of the German government are signs of broader anxiety and malaise. Can Europe's leaders meet the moment, as Russia threatens in the east and Donald Trump returns for a second U.S. term?

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Transgender Minors, Hormone Treatments, and the Supreme Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 23:09:00 +0000

The federal government tells the high court in U.S. v. Skrmetti that the 14th Amendment means Tennessee can't ban doctors from providing hormones or puberty blockers to transgender adolescents. But if the justices agree that this is what "equal protection of the laws" means, would their ruling have consequences for other controversies, including about women's sports?

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Donald Trump Chooses Kash Patel to Run the FBI

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 22:47:00 +0000

Trump says he wants an "'America First' fighter" as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. But given Patel's lack of experience with the FBI, will the Senate see him as the right the man to lead reform, or else an effort at MAGA retribution? Plus, more trouble for Pete Hegseth, as the press digs into the defense secretary nominee's background running veteran nonprofits.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Winning the Hispanic Vote

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 16:16:00 +0000

As the two parties pore over the results of this election, one thing is clear: Democrats are losing their grip on working-class and non-white voters, creating huge openings for Republicans. What's behind such a dramatic shift? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel talks with political analyst Mike Madrid about the growing political heft of Latino voters, how that diverse ethnic bloc is defying traditional voter stereotypes, and what both parties continue to get wrong in courting those votes.

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Joe Biden’s About-Face on Hunter Biden’s Pardon

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 21:48:00 +0000

President Biden issues a pardon for his son Hunter that is so sweeping it applies to illegal acts for which Hunter hasn't been charged. Why did the President renege on his vow not to pardon his son, how will it affect his presidential legacy, and what lessons will Donald Trump take from pardon?

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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE Ambitions

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:38:00 +0000

Donald Trump says the pair will lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, which will provide an external review of federal regulations and bureaucracy. What do Musk and Ramaswamy have in mind, and what are the limitations that this DOGE will face, given that they intend to work through executive action alone, rather than proposing legislative changes to Congress?

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Israel, Hezbollah and a Cease-Fire in Lebanon

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:01:00 +0000

After Israeli strikes and spycraft decimate Hezbollah's commanders, the Iranian proxy agrees to a halt in fighting, abandoning its pledge to keep going in support of Hamas. But if it tries again to rearm in southern Lebanon, will Israel act? Plus, more pushback on the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, as France suggests he isn't subject to the ICC.

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Donald Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:14:00 +0000

The president-elect says that one of his first actions on Jan. 20 will be to impose steep across-the-board tariffs on imports from America's two neighbors, "until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!" Is this a serious proposal or a negotiating tactic, and what does it mean for the USMCA trade deal that Trump himself signed?

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The Right and Wrong Picks for Donald Trump’s Cabinet

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:07:00 +0000

In what is turning out to be a Trumpian mix of loyalists, campaign allies, and unorthodox choices, the President-elect is putting the finishing touches on who will be serving in his administration. So who are some of the best and worst members of the team taking over the White House in January?

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The Federal Antitrust Plan to Hamstring Google Search

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:40:00 +0000

The Justice Department files its proposal to remake internet search engines, after a federal judge ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly. But would it really help consumers to force Google to divest its Chrome browser? Or to require the company to share data with its rivals? Plus, Spirit Airlines goes bankrupt as antitrust enforcers halted its proposed merger with JetBlue.

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Matt Gaetz Pulls His Nomination as Trump's Attorney General

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:53:00 +0000

Donald Trump will need a new AG, after Gaetz drops out amid skepticism from Senate Republicans. Gaetz's resignation from the House prevented, at least for now, the release of an ethics report on his alleged conduct, but liabilities were piling up. Plus, GOP absences help confirm more of Joe Biden’s judicial nominees, as Sen. Dick Durbin pushes a bill to regulate credit cards.

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With GOP Senators Missing, Another Biden Judge Gets Confirmed

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:32:00 +0000

Chuck Schumer wants to use Congress's lame-duck session to approve more lifetime appointments for President Biden's judicial nominees, and this week one went through on a 49-45 vote. Republicans might have blocked it, but five were absent, including JD Vance and Marco Rubio. Plus, Donald Trump makes more cabinet picks, including Linda McMahon for education secretary.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Project 2025 and Conservatism During Trump’s Second Term

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:31:00 +0000

Where does the Heritage Foundation and its Project 2025 stand after Kamala Harris Democrats made the think tank and its policy paper the bogeyman of the 2024 campaign? On this episode of All Things, Heritage President Kevin Roberts talks about the upsides of the attacks, walks through his favorite Trump cabinet picks so far, breaks down the big potential of Elon Musk's and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency, and engages in a thoughtful debate with Kim Strassel over the future of the conservative movement.

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Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey Won't Concede to Dave McCormick

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:14:00 +0000

He's down by nearly 20,000 votes in a race that was called long ago, yet the Democratic incumbent is still fundraising and trying to get more ballots counted, even as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rebukes several counties that tried to tally undated mail votes. Plus, Gov. Josh Shapiro seems unwilling to take a stand, while some Democrats start telling Casey to move on.

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Joe Biden Finally Allows Ukraine to Hit Certain Targets Inside Russia

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:44:00 +0000

As Donald Trump is about to take control of the United States’ role in the Ukraine/Russia conflict, Joe Biden approves of Ukraine using long-range missiles on military targets inside Russia. What took him so long and how will the incoming administration respond? Plus, more questions about the nominations of Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, and Matt Gaetz to prominent roles inside Donald Trump’s cabinet.

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Can RFK Jr. Get Confirmed as Trump's Health Secretary?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:48:00 +0000

Donald Trump names Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, but the GOP Senate will have questions about his views on vaccines, Wi-Fi, genetically modified foods, abortion, single-payer healthcare, and more. Plus, Sen. John Thune is elected Majority Leader to succeed Mitch McConnell, after a MAGA challenge from Sen. Rick Scott.

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Why Did Trump Pick Gaetz and Gabbard?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:52:00 +0000

Donald Trump has roiled Washington by nominating Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence. Both are controversial and could face trouble in the Senate, so what was Trump thinking? Plus, will the Senate agree to recess appointments without confirmation votes?

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Trump, Biden and Ukraine / Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:15:00 +0000

Donald Trump meets with Joe Biden at the White House, while the U.S. says every dollar of allocated Ukraine aid will get out the door by Jan. 20. But after Trump promised a quick deal to settle Russia's invasion, what are his options if Vladimir Putin won't go along? Plus, Pete Hegseth of Fox News is tapped to lead the Department of Defense, if he can win Senate confirmation.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Trump’s Cabinet and the Race to Replace Mitch McConnell

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:16:00 +0000

One week post-election, the political landscape is still rapidly shifting. RealClearPolitics co-founder Tom Bevan joins Kim Strassel on All Things to dissect the latest. What do Donald Trump's fast pace (and first) picks for cabinet positions (Sen. Marco Rubio, Rep. Elise Stefanik, former Rep. Lee Zeldin) say about his agenda? What faces emerge from the Democratic ashes, and what approach? Who comes out on top in Wednesday's Senate leadership race to replace Mitch McConnell--John Thune, John Cornyn, or a surprise Rick Scott? And will Trump in the White House provide Speaker Mike Johnson more ability to corral what will again be a slim majority?

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Trump's Cabinet Considerations: Rubio, Waltz, Noem and Zeldin?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:36:00 +0000

The latest reports say Donald Trump will name Sen. Marco Rubio as secretary of state, Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security, and former Rep. Lee Zeldin as EPA director. Plus, as votes keep being counted, the GOP inches toward another small House majority, and thank gerrymandering for the frozen outcome.

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The Second Trump Administration Begins to Take Shape

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:10:00 +0000

Donald Trump has announced the first members of his incoming administration, including former acting ICE Director Tom Homan being named “border czar” and promising mass deportations. Plus, Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo will not have roles in Donald Trump’s second term, leading to questions about who is advising the incoming president about his choices, and the future of funding Ukraine will be discussed when Joe Biden meets with his successor in Washington.

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The Ballot-Measure Results: Crime, Voting, Abortion and More

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 23:41:00 +0000

Voters this week passed judgment on a range of policy questions via roughly 150 statewide referendums, and is there hope for California yet, after it stiffens penalties for shoplifting, while rejecting an $18 minimum wage, rent control, and noncitizen voting in local races? Plus, several states refuse to adopt ranked-choice voting, school choice falls short in Nebraska and Kentucky, and what to make of abortion initiatives that get majority support in red states like Florida.

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Donald Trump’s Victory Triggers the Blame Game by Democrats

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 23:16:00 +0000

Democrats are slowly coming to grips with Donald Trump taking office in January, but that hasn’t stopped the party from pointing fingers at who’s to blame for Kamala Harris’s loss. Plus, Democratic pundits blame the voters for an outcome the journalists never expected.

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Donald Trump’s Historic Comeback Ends with a Decisive Victory

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 22:09:00 +0000

Donald Trump will return to the White House for a second term after his resounding election victory on Tuesday. He defied previous defeat, multiple indictments and two assassination attempts. Wall Street Journal editors explain why he won and how Democratic failures propelled his comeback.

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A Trump-Harris Coin Flip, as Voters Go to the Polls

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 19:59:00 +0000

Election analysts say the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is a true tossup, but what if anything can be gleaned from the data on early voting and mail-in ballots? Meantime, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tells his supporters not to vote for him in states where RFK is on the ballot, though could the Green Party's Jill Stein siphon off some progressive voters?

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Election Day is Finally Here

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 14:01:00 +0000

The final hours of the 2024 campaign have arrived and it’s now time to count those millions of early and Election Day votes. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump come into Election Day at a statistical polling tie, both nationally and among most of the key battleground states. Will there be a winner by the end of the night, or could this drag on for days or weeks? Kim Strassel is joined on All Things by political analyst and journalist Matthew Continetti to discuss the polls, the meaning of all that early voting data, what Donald Trump and Kamala Harris did right (and wrong), as well as what a victory for each candidate might mean for the direction of the country.

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The Lessons of 2024 on Election Day Eve

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 20:57:00 +0000

After a presidential campaign that featured many twists and turns along the way, neither Kamala Harris or Donald Trump have a clear advantage the day before the polls close on Election Day. What is the mood of the country and what are some of the takeaways from a campaign season with so many uncertainties about the House, Senate, and White House?

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The 22 House Races That Could Decide Control of Congress

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 22:15:00 +0000

Only about 5% of House seats are true "tossup" races, according to one election analyst, and while Republicans currently control the chamber with a historically small margin, whichever party wins next week might not do much better. Where are the elections to watch, and why is one Democratic ad attacking a Republican incumbent because he voted to impeach Donald Trump?

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The Critical Senate Races That Could Define the Next Presidency

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:10:00 +0000

Control of the Senate will influence how much gets done whoever wins the White House on Election Day, and states like Montana, Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania all have close Senate races that could change the balance of power in Congress. So which party will have a majority come January?

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Kamala Harris's Jan. 6 Closer / The Supreme Court's Voting Cases

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:49:00 +0000

The VP gives a speech at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., as a final campaign reminder of Donald Trump’s rally in the same spot before the Capitol riot. But did her remarks offer much new for voters who want change? Plus, the Supreme Court lets Virginia remove 1,600 suspected noncitizens from its voting rolls, while a case from Pennsylvania on rejected mail ballots is still pending.

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Kamala Harris Wants to 'Reform' the Supreme Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:09:00 +0000

The future of the Supreme Court is on the ballot, as Kamala Harris declines to rule out adding new justices, while endorsing vague "reform." What might that look like? Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden's legislation would alter recusal rules and expand the court to 15 members. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's bill would let lower judges investigate public "complaints" against the justices.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: All Eyes on Montana

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:54:00 +0000

Montana features one of the hottest--and most consequential--races of the year, as Democrat Jon Tester struggles to gain a fourth term and keep his party in control of the Senate. On this episode of All Things, businessman, veteran and Republican challenger Tim Sheehy talks about the rightward shift in the state, the left's "bizfare" attacks on the Montana company he founded, the huge wash of money into the race and the need for Republicans to get over their "deer in the headlights" moment on abortion.

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Donald Trump’s NYC Rally Offends While the Harris Campaign Plays the Celebrity Card

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:07:00 +0000

Donald Trump drew thousands of supporters to Madison Square Garden in deep-blue New York City, but questionable comedians and speakers make remarks that may have done more harm than good. Plus, Donald Trump praises Xi Jinping on Joe Rogan’s podcast, and Kamala Harris goes for style over substance by bringing celebrities like Bruce Springsteen and Beyonce to the campaign trail.

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What Kamala Harris’s Climate Staffer Really Meant Was...

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:57:00 +0000

Kamala Harris's stance on fracking is less clear than ever, after the campaign's "climate engagement director" says in an interview that the VP "is not promoting expansion" of drilling. She backtracked, but if personnel is policy, are these the kinds of appointments President Harris would make? Plus, Tesla stock goes up, as climate mandates keep making Elon Musk richer.

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Donald Trump Goes on Offense as Kamala Harris Presses Fears About Fascism

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:38:00 +0000

Kamala Harris gets lukewarm reviews for her town hall on CNN, as she and her campaign go all-in on calling Donald Trump a fascist and stoking fears about authoritarian rule if he wins. On this episode of Potomac Watch, Paul Gigot speaks with Democratic pollster Mark Penn, who says Democrats have decided that demonizing Trump is the best way to win and describes what to look for between now and Election Day.

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The Economic Risk of Donald Trump’s Tariff Plans

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:41:00 +0000

Donald Trump is promising a universal 10% to 20% tariff on all imports to the U.S., plus perhaps 60% on China. Together this could push U.S. border taxes to highs not seen since the Great Depression and the infamous Smoot-Hawley tariff. Do Trump's first-term tariffs suggest he'd follow through with this? And does a president actually have the power to create a blanket tariff?

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Ted Cruz’s Toughest Race Yet

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:34:00 +0000

Sen. Ted Cruz narrowly defeated Democrat Beto O'Rourke in 2018, in the most expensive Senate race in history. The Texas Republican is now facing another tight challenge from Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, and this time the balance of Senate power could hang on Texas. On this episode of All Things, Mr. Cruz joins from the campaign trail to explain why he’s become “Chuck Schumer’s #1 target,” how immigration is playing in the Lone Star state, his bid for women voters and the chances of a Republican Senate majority after Election Day.

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Trump and Harris Put McDonald’s on the Campaign Menu

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:56:00 +0000

Donald Trump cooks fries for his fans at a McDonald's drive-thru in Pennsylvania, as Kamala Harris's supporters call his restaurant campaign stop a stunt. But theatrics are part of politics, and now the public is being served a piping-hot debate on the minimum wage and "joint employer" rules for franchises, while three Democratic Senators all but accuse McDonald's of price gouging.

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The Road Ahead for Israel and the U.S. After the Death of Yahya Sinwar

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000

The conflict in Gaza took a major turn after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showing the will to eliminate the leaders of terrorist groups. But what does the path to a ceasefire look like? Plus, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump react to Sinwar’s death on the campaign trail, and Israel’s plans for a strike on Iran are leaked as the U.S. investigates how it got out.

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The Ballot Referendums: Taxes, Crime, Abortion and Rent Control

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:51:00 +0000

While Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are getting most of the spotlight, voters in November will also be asked to approve nearly 150 state ballot measures on a variety of topics, including taxes, shoplifting penalties, school choice, minimum wages, abortion rights, marijuana, ranked-choice voting, local rent controls, and more. Here's a look at some of the most prominent.

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Did Kamala Harris's Fox News Interview Win Over Swing Voters?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:45:00 +0000

The media strategy for Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign took a turn when the Vice President granted an interview to Bret Baier of Fox News in an effort to win over those frustrated with Donald Trump. Harris claimed in the interview that she will have a different Presidency than Joe Biden, but did viewers learn what that would mean in practice?

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Trump and Harris Pitch Voters on Car Loans and Marijuana

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:32:00 +0000

The two candidates are trying to win a tossup election by wooing specific groups, as Donald Trump promises tax breaks for automobile debt and U.S. citizens overseas, while Kamala Harris rolls out an "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men," including loans for entrepreneurs and marijuana legalization. Meantime, is Harris losing Catholic voters, who preferred Joe Biden in 2020?

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Will Biden's EV Mandate Help Republicans Flip Michigan?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:49:00 +0000

Donald Trump says his opponent wants to end gasoline cars, while Kamala Harris promises she won't tell Americans what to drive. Which side voters believe could matter next month in Michigan, where Joe Biden's federal rules on electric vehicles are a point of heated contention, including in the Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Elissa Slotkin.

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All Things With Kim Strassel: Inside the Wisconsin Senate Race

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:37:00 +0000

Wisconsin GOP Senate nominee Eric Hovde joins All Things to talk about his race to unseat Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin--a contest the Cook Report recently moved from "lean Democrat" to "Toss Up." The Madison entrepreneur discusses the challenges of taking on an incumbent, the issues that are most resonating with Wisconsin voters, his approach to the hot-button issue of abortion, and the role Donald Trump is playing at the top of the ticket. With three weeks to go before Election Day, a rush of political dollars is turning Wisconsin into another battlefield in the fight over control of the Senate.

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Where Does the Election Stand Three Weeks Out?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:43:00 +0000

The polls show the presidential race is a tossup, with the seven key battleground states all within the margin of error. Has Kamala Harris's momentum stalled, and has Donald Trump reached his ceiling in share of the vote? Plus, who has the edge in the race to control the House and Senate?

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Millions of Ballots Already Cast, Amid Renewed Mail-Vote Worries

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:15:00 +0000

Donald Trump is urging Republicans to vote early, while also continuing to condemn mass mail voting. As Nov. 5 nears, however, even absentee proponents are raising concerns again about rejected ballots, slow results, and potential delays by the Postal Service, as Postmaster General Louis DeJoy keeps insisting that the USPS is ready to handle a deluge of millions of votes.

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The Making of ‘"Get the Jew": The Crown Heights Riot Revisited’

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:30:00 +0000

Paul Gigot speaks with documentary filmmaker Michael Pack and journalist Elliot Kaufman about the new Wall Street Journal Opinion film, "'Get the Jew": The Crown Heights Riot Revisited.' The story of the worst antisemitic riot in U.S. history echoes today amid incidents of antisemitism on university campuses and in U.S. cities.

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Kamala Harris's Latest Expensive Promise, Amid a $1.8 Trillion Deficit

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 19:45:00 +0000

In a media blitz this week, Kamala Harris unveils a plan for Medicare to cover home healthcare, which she says would help the "sandwich generation," but she dodges a question about how she'd pay for all her ideas. Meantime, the Congressional Budget Office reports a $1.8 trillion deficit for the last fiscal year, and Donald Trump declines to appear on "60 Minutes" for an interview.

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Muddying the Abortion Waters

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 20:36:00 +0000

Democrats have turned abortion into a potent campaign issue ever since the Supreme Court released its 2022 Dobbs decision, successfully portraying Republican opponents as a threat to women's rights. With GOP candidates now moving to the middle and engaging on the issue, Democrats are making false claims about their opponents' positions. Who's campaigning more effectively, and do the left's abortion distortions pose a risk to women's health?

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Oct. 7, One Year Later

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 15:51:00 +0000

Monday marked the one-year anniversary of Hamas's deadly massacre, the start of a multifront attack against Israel by Iran and its proxies. On this episode of the All Things podcast, Middle East security analyst Michael Doran reviews the fallout. Is Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu leading Israel to victory in the conflict in Gaza and against Hezbollah? Does the Joe Biden administration grasp the true risk in the region, and what lessons should the next president draw about its allies and presence in the Middle East?

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How the World Changed After the Oct. 7 Hamas Massacre

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 21:04:00 +0000

It’s been one year since Hamas shocked the world with an attack on Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 people hostage, 101 of which are still being held captive. Since then, Israel has been at war with Hamas, as well as Hezbollah and Iran. Where does the conflict go from here, and what will change when Kamala Harris or Donald Trump take office?

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Will Jack Smith’s New Filing Affect the 2024 Election?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 21:22:00 +0000

A judge unsealed a new 165-page brief from special counsel Jack Smith, revealing more of the damning details behind the criminal charges against Donald Trump and his effort to overturn the 2020 election. Is this the swift pursuit of justice, or an effort by Smith and the Department of Justice to influence the 2024 election?

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A Port Strike Threatens the U.S. Economy

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 20:53:00 +0000

The International Longshoremen’s Association has gone on strike, shutting down East and Gulf Coast ports and raising fears of shortages and price increases. What does union head Harold Daggett want for his members? Plus, Joe Biden refuses to invoke a law to end the strike, while Donald Trump blames foreign shippers.

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JD Vance, Tim Walz, and the VP Debate's Biggest Moments

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 21:41:00 +0000

With five weeks until the 2024 election, JD Vance and Tim Walz meet in New York for the year's only vice-presidential debate. In exchanges on the economy, immigration, abortion, and more, Vance looked calm and in command, while Walz sometimes appeared flustered and unsteady. But it remains to be seen whether this will move the needle for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris.

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Kamala Harris's Visit to the U.S.-Mexico Border

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 1 Oct 2024 21:29:00 +0000

The VP gives an immigration speech in Arizona, in an effort to address a political vulnerability. But she refuses to break with Joe Biden, while trying to shift blame to Republicans and Donald Trump, because they killed an immigration deal negotiated this year by Sen. James Lankford. Plus, JD Vance and Tim Walz get set for their first debate, and perhaps the last debate of 2024.

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All Things With Kim Strassel: JD Vance and Tim Walz Take the Stage

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 1 Oct 2024 13:20:00 +0000

The vice presidential debate rarely carries as much weight as those at the top of the ticket, but this is no ordinary election year. With no other presidential debates scheduled before election day, and Kamala Harris giving few interviews, the contest between JD Vance and Tim Walz will be watched by millions of voters, many of whom remain undecided. On this episode of the All Things podcast, Fox News Radio host and commentator Guy Benson sets the debate stage, laying out what both candidates need to accomplish, their risks and potential pitfalls and the role of the moderators.

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Israel Deals a Huge Blow to Hezbollah and its Leadership

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:13:00 +0000

Israel's campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon is yielding results, including the death of leader Hassan Nasrallah. What does the military effort say about Israel's strategy a year since the Oct. 7 massacre, and how should the U.S. respond?

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Volodymyr Zelensky Visits the White House and Trump Tower

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 22:12:00 +0000

The Ukrainian president travels to Washington to discuss U.S. aid with Joe Biden and New York to meet with Donald Trump. Yet Zelensky stirs Republican complaints by calling JD Vance’s ideas "too radical" and then by going with prominent Democrats to visit an ammunition plant in the swing state of Pennsylvania. Does this blunder into U.S. politics pose a risk of polarizing defense assistance to Ukraine, and how much do Kyiv's prospects depend on the November election?

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What's in Kamala Harris's 'Fair Share' Economic Plan?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:35:00 +0000

The Democratic nominee releases an 82-page economic plan and claims she's a "capitalist." We inspect the details to see if she's right. Plus, can New York City Mayor Eric Adams remain in office after being indicted on federal corruption charges?

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Kamala Harris Is Ready to Nuke the Senate Filibuster

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:34:00 +0000

The vice president has suggested eliminating the Senate's 60-vote threshold to pass a national abortion law. But are Democrats underestimating the risks of unleashing majority rule in the upper chamber? Senator Joe Manchin warns ending the filibuster will 'destroy our country' and further inflame national politics.

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All Things With Kim Strassel: Can Republicans Keep Their House Majority?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 23:18:00 +0000

The GOP barely kept its House majority in 2022, weighed down by controversial candidates and Democratic attacks on abortion. Will Republicans keep, or even expand, their hold on the chamber? On this episode of All Things, National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) talks through the candidates that have the best chances to flip seats from blue to red, what the GOP is doing differently on abortion this time, and Donald Trump's influence on down-ballot races. He also weighs in on the chance of a government shutdown and whether the scandal over North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will hurt Trump or other candidates in that battleground state.

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Joe Biden's Final U.N. Address, Amid Chaotic Global Conflict

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:03:00 +0000

In his final address to the United Nations General Assembly as president, Joe Biden takes credit for his withdrawal from Afghanistan and his and Vice President Kamala Harris's support for Ukraine after Putin’s invasion. But with conflict raging in Europe and the Middle East and authoritarians on the rise in most regions of the globe, is he leaving the world in more disarray than when he took office?

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How the Battle for Senate Control Looks in Montana and Wisconsin

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:53:00 +0000

Paul Gigot talks to Barton Swaim and Faith Bottum, who have been covering the contests in Wisconsin and Montana, where voters may decide if Republicans can win back a Senate majority in November. Can the GOP topple Democratic incumbents in the two states?

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Hezbollah's Exploding Pagers and Israel's Astonishing Spycraft

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Israel's defense minister says the country's war is entering a new phase and turning north, after thousands of Hezbollah pagers suddenly detonate in Lebanon. Plus, the Teamsters union declines to endorse a presidential candidate, for the first time in nearly three decades, despite polling showing that a strong majority of its rank-and-file members support Donald Trump.

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Is the Federal Reserve Signaling the End of the Fight Against Inflation?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:44:00 +0000

The Federal Reserve takes aggressive measures to cut interest rates by 50 basis points, surprising some in the market. Does this mean the fight against inflation is over? Plus, just weeks away from Election Day, how could this decision affect the race and how would Donald Trump or Kamala Harris handle the Federal Reserve if elected?

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Does Congress's TikTok Ban Violate the First Amendment?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:30:00 +0000

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments over a law that says TikTok must be divested from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to stay in U.S. app stores. Why did the judges seem skeptical of the company's challenge, and will it end up at the Supreme Court? Plus, Boeing starts furloughs amid a strike by machinists, who turned down a 25% raise over four years.

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Donald Trump Promises No Taxes on Overtime Pay

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:09:00 +0000

After his idea for no taxes on tips was copied by Kamala Harris, now Donald Trump is pledging to make overtime work tax free. But is there any economic thinking behind this, or is it only a bid for working class votes? Plus, the unknown of Senate control in 2025 is only one of the difficulties of trying to predict how Trump’s and Harris's campaign proposals would actually play out.

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All Things With Kim Strassel: The Senate Balance of Power

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:10:00 +0000

The stakes for control of today's 50-50 Senate are nearly as high as the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Where are Republicans and Democrats placing their bets? On this episode of All Things, Senate Leadership Fund and One Nation CEO Steven Law talks about the truth of "candidate quality" and the GOP's slate this time around; efforts to convince voters that Democratic incumbents are “living a lie” as moderates; the money game; and how issues like inflation, immigration and women's sports are playing at the state level.

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More Secret Service Scrutiny After Another Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:01:00 +0000

For the second time in two months, Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt, this time by a gunman who was hiding near the former president’s Florida golf course. Plus, leaks from the Supreme Court paint Chief Justice John Roberts as an ally of Donald Trump, but is that accurate? And why are insiders leaking details about internal Court discussions?

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The Unknowns of Harris or Trump as Commander in Chief

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 22:08:00 +0000

Donald Trump says he won't debate Kamala Harris a second time, yet the two candidates' foreign policy ideas are far from clear as the November election nears. So what should voters know about Trump's and Harris's respective positions on three major questions: Israel's war against Hamas, Ukraine's defense from Russia, and China's looming ambitions for Taiwan?

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Mike Johnson, the SAVE Act, and the Sept. 30 Shutdown Deadline

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 22:30:00 +0000

The deadline to fund the government is coming fast, and House Speaker Mike Johnson wants a six-month spending bill paired with the SAVE Act, which would require Americans to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote. But the Democratic Senate won't go along, and how wise would it really be to rewrite the voting laws like this 53 days before the 2024 election?

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On Debate Night, Donald Trump Loses his Cool and Lets Kamala Harris Off the Hook

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:16:00 +0000

With jabs about his legal troubles and crowds leaving his rallies, Kamala Harris threw Donald Trump off his game during their first debate. Trump dwelled on the past and missed opportunities to expose her progressive agenda. Harris wants another debate, but does Trump?

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Both Need a Good Debate

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:32:00 +0000

The presidential polls are close to a dead heat, as the two candidates prepare to meet in what could be their only 2024 debate. Will Harris do a better job of explaining her policy shifts since 2020, and is her media-shy strategy a potential mistake? Will Trump steer clear of his personal grievances, and could the mute button on his microphone end up working in his favor?

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All Things With Kim Strassel: Previewing The Big Harris/Trump Debate

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:31:00 +0000

What should viewers expect from the long-awaited (and possibly only) debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump? On this episode of All Things, Trump campaign Senior Adviser Tim Murtaugh predicts how Harris will try to split the difference on her record, talks through the expectations game and previews the new ideas Trump will talk about during the debate--as well as the Republican candidate's plans for reaching out to moderates and independents.

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House Republicans Find Biden Ignored His Advisers in Withdrawing From Afghanistan

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 18:53:00 +0000

The House Foreign Affairs Committee releases its 350-page report documenting that President Biden failed to plan for the collapse of the Afghan government, though he was warned it would happen. But does the report let Donald Trump off the hook too easily, and what does it say about who should be America's next commander in chief?

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Georgia Arrests the Apalachee School Shooter's Father

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 22:18:00 +0000

Colt Gray, the 14-year-old who killed four people this week, is facing life in prison. His father, Colin Gray, could get 180 years for knowingly letting his son possess the gun. Could holding parents responsible in this way help prevent such shootings from happening? Plus, Hunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax charges, avoiding an embarrassing trial, but is a pardon coming from Joe Biden?

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Analyzing Kamala Harris's 'Moderate' Tax Increase

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 20:17:00 +0000

The Vice President is trying to put some political distance between her ideas and the Biden economy. But is her proposal for a nearly 40% increase in the capital gains tax rate really moderate? Plus, Joe Biden is set to block Nippon Steel's proposed takeover of U.S. Steel, and layoffs at the U.S. company are a likely result.

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Renewed Protests at Columbia, as Students Return to Campus

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 21:58:00 +0000

As colleges begin the fall term, students at Columbia University are met by another round of disruptive protests against Israel. Have administrators learned any lessons from this spring's campus chaos? Plus, new reports at Columbia and Stanford find pervasive antisemitism, while UCLA won't appeal a judge's ruling that it must guarantee equal access for Jewish students.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Back to School with Corey DeAngelis

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 3 Sep 2024 23:40:00 +0000

As millions of students head back to the classroom for another year, school-choice "evangelist" Corey DeAngelis joins Kim Strassel on All Things with the latest in the reform revolution taking place at the state level, and the challenges still to come. The senior fellow at the American Federation for Children breaks down the successes, the best policy prescriptions in the school-choice field, the campaign to replace rural, anti-choice Republicans with reformers, the union threat and his own call to eliminate the Department of Education.

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Hamas Kills Six Israeli Hostages and Threatens More Executions

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 3 Sep 2024 23:08:00 +0000

Israel recovers the bodies of six hostages taken on Oct. 7, including U.S. citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, amid new calls both to eliminate Hamas and to offer concessions to obtain a deal with the terrorist group. Plus, Kamala Harris plays up her old summer job at a McDonald's fast-food restaurant, but her administration's policies would make that kind of employment less available.

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Kamala Harris’s CNN Interview and Donald Trump's IVF Promise

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:43:00 +0000

In her first big candidate interview, Kamala Harris says her "values have not changed" when asked why she no longer wants to ban fracking, as she did in 2019. While her campaign might see the gaffe-free night as a success, did voters learn anything new about how she would govern? Plus, Donald Trump pledges to have the government provide for free in vitro fertilization treatments.

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Jack Smith’s New Indictment Against Donald Trump

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:34:00 +0000

Special counsel Jack Smith announced a new superseding indictment against Donald Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election, despite losing a Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity earlier this year. The case won’t go to trial before November, but what does the indictment mean for the election campaign and prospects for a trial in 2025? Plus, Kamala Harris has her first sit-down interview since becoming the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee; will it also be her last?

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The FTC's Trial on the Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:14:00 +0000

Lina Khan’s Federal Trade Commission goes to court to stop the supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons from combining, arguing it could raise food prices and limit competition for union workers. But the companies say the opposite, arguing that they're under pressure from club stores, online outlets, and more. Plus, the FTC loses a separate case on noncompete agreements.

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The Alaska GOP Wrangles With Ranked-Choice Voting

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:28:00 +0000

It's a red state, but last week's open primary had Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola on top, with 50.4%, going into November's ranked-choice election. Yet the GOP hopes to unify behind Nick Begich, while the No. 3 contender, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom drops out. Plus, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate the next debate's "mute" button, as JD Vance says his boss would veto a federal abortion law.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Faith & Freedom Coalition Chair Ralph Reed

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:12:00 +0000

Evangelicals propelled Donald Trump's 2016 and 2020 presidential bids, though Kamala Harris is making a bid for their support. Faith & Freedom Coalition Chair Ralph Reed joins this episode of All Things to discuss the state of the evangelical vote, his coalition's big-dollar plan for driving turnout, his thoughts on "Evangelicals for Harris" and why issues like Israel, the Supreme Court and abortion could prove decisive in close battleground races.

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Israel Teaches Hezbollah--and the U.S.--a Lesson in Pre-emptive Deterrence

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:24:00 +0000

Israel pre-empted an attack by the terrorist group Hezbollah, while Hezbollah’s response was mostly intercepted by Israel with little damage done. How will this missile exchange affect the negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza? Plus, it’s the three-year anniversary of the disastrous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a failure which looms large over the 2024 presidential election.

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Kamala Harris’s Big DNC Speech Says Little

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 21:57:00 +0000

The Democratic National Convention ends with an acceptance speech in Chicago that continues the week’s overabundance of "joy,” while offering few details about how Kamala Harris would govern in the White House. Meantime, the Democratic Party showcases its next generation of potential leaders, including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Plus, what effect will RFK’s dropping out have on the presidential race?

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What Does ‘Freedom’ Mean to Tim Walz and the Democratic Party?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:18:00 +0000

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and tried to explain the difference between the way Republicans and Democrats define 'freedom.' But does the Vice Presidential nominee’s idea of freedom mean more government intrusion into people’s lives? Plus, as Kamala Harris prepares to accept her party’s nomination for president, will she give Americans more insight into her policies than the convention has?

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Protesters and Police Clash Outside the Chicago DNC

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:30:00 +0000

A confrontation at the Israeli consulate leads to arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators Tuesday night, a day after thousands of protesters filled the city's Union Park. Collin Levy and Barton Swaim, who were there, describe what they saw and heard. Plus, Barack and Michelle Obama take the DNC stage to endorse Kamala Harris and urge the country to reject Donald Trump.

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All Things With Kim Strassel: Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI)

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:49:00 +0000

Direct from Chicago's Democratic National Convention, Kim Strassel sits down with Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) to discuss Joe Biden’s "bittersweet" convention goodbye, what the Kamala Harris campaign needs to know about appealing to Midwestern voters; the challenge the Biden climate change agenda presents to the auto industry, and what's up with those protestors at the DNC.

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Joe Biden's DNC Handoff to Kamala Harris

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:57:00 +0000

In a late-night speech from Chicago, the President touts his administration's accomplishments, calls Donald Trump a threat to democracy, and says his best decision was picking Kamala Harris to be his VP. But the 81-year-old's delivery probably confirmed for some Democrats his decision to drop out. Plus, a closer look at the Democratic Party platform that delegates will approve.

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The DNC Opens With Joe Biden, Amid Protests in Chicago

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:24:00 +0000

As President Biden prepares to speak on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, what is the legacy his tenure will leave? Plus, do Chicago's high crime and shaky finances under Mayor Brandon Johnson offer any lessons about Democratic governance, and will the anti-Israel protesters descending on the city this week distract from Kamala Harris's message?

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Kamala Harris Unveils Her “Opportunity Economy” Agenda

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:32:00 +0000

Following her “no tax on tips” proposal (mirroring Donald Trump), Kamala Harris finally goes into detail about her plans for fixing the economy, including proposals for price controls, housing payouts and an expansion of the child tax credit. But are any of her ideas different from Bidenomics, and how will the Trump campaign counter the Harris/Walz message?

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Columbia University’s President Resigns / Vance and Walz Agree to Debate

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:15:00 +0000

Minouche Shafik resigns as Columbia University’s president just as students are about to return to a campus that in the spring was rife with anti-Israel protests. What message does the move send to other college presidents as the new school year begins, as well as protestors heading to Chicago for the DNC? Plus, J.D. Vance and Tim Walz agree to a debate, while Donald Trump and Kamala Harris consider two head-to-head matchups.

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Another Defeat for Student Loan Forgiveness / Free Expression at UNC

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:32:00 +0000

The Biden Administration asks the Supreme Court to reinstate its student-loan forgiveness program after losing at the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Will Donald Trump make this expensive taxpayer write-off a campaign issue? Plus, the University of North Carolina launches a new school dedicated to classical liberal political thought.

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Ukraine's Breakthrough in Russia / JD Vance's Cash-For-Kids Plan

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:28:00 +0000

Ukraine now controls 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory after a surprise attack caught Vladimir Putin unprepared. Is the war coming to an inflection point, and will the U.S. send new weapons and support to help? Plus, JD Vance floats a new tax benefit for children that could cost $3 trillion over 10 years. But will Donald Trump and Republicans go along?

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Scott Rasmussen

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 21:26:00 +0000

With Kamala Harris firmly at the top of the Democratic ticket and Tim Walz as her running mate, what do the polls tell us about her race with Donald Trump? On this episode of All Things with Kim Strassel, pollster and researcher Scott Rasmussen talks about Kamala Harris’ long honeymoon phase with the media, the impact of JD Vance and Tim Waltz on the tickets, the major (and sleeper) issues that could decide the 2024 presidential race, and the bubble world of the "elite 1%."

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Does Kamala Harris Really Back No Taxes on Tips and Medicare for All?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:25:00 +0000

Kamala Harris recently debuted a campaign pledge to end federal taxes on tips for service workers, echoing a message Donald Trump is also promoting to voters. Why are both candidates supporting a cutout for such a narrow group? Plus, Kamala Harris seems to be backing away her previous support for Medicare for All from 2019, which the GOP could use against her in 2024.

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Tim Walz’s Military Record and Donald Trump's Debate Challenge

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 21:52:00 +0000

Kamala Harris's new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, faces questions about his National Guard career and the circumstances of his retirement. Meantime, Donald Trump holds a rambling news conference and agrees to three presidential debates. Plus, Missouri Rep. Cori Bush is the second member of the progressive 'Squad' to lose a Democratic primary.

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Is Donald Trump’s Campaign in Trouble?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 21:01:00 +0000

As Kamala Harris takes the lead in election polls, Donald Trump seems puzzled about how to respond. He has the advantage on the economic and security fundamentals, but he's reverting to the kind of scattershot attacks and spats that cost him the 2020 election. Can he show the discipline to define Harris on her record and the issues?

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Tim Walz Gets His Big Introduction as Kamala Harris's VP

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 20:34:00 +0000

Kamala Harris holds her first rally with her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, highlighting his background as a teacher, while drawing a contrast with J.D. Vance, Donald Trump's veep nominee. Meanwhile, Trump proposes that Social Security benefits should be tax free, which might be popular with seniors, but how much would it cost and wouldn't it be bad policy?

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Trump Campaign National Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 22:30:00 +0000

Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate; how does Donald Trump respond? Kim Strassel asks Trump National Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who brands Walz "one of the most far-left governors" in the country and says Harris bowed to progressives by skipping over Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Also, the campaign's reaction to the latest Iranian aggression, Trump's future plans for Russian sanctions, and Republican moves to expand the electoral map, including to Walz's Minnesota.

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Kamala Harris Picks Tim Walz for Vice President

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 21:56:00 +0000

Democrats have a new VP candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who comes with a seriously progressive governing record on a range of policy issues. Why did Kamala Harris pass over Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a popular figure with a record of winning his pivotal swing state? What does it say about her willingness to buck the left? And is Donald Trump probably relieved?

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Did the Federal Reserve Make a Mistake by not Cutting Interest Rates?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 20:24:00 +0000

Stock markets plunge worldwide, as monetary policy and fear of a U.S. recession weigh on investors. Is this a normal correction, or do markets detect larger cracks in the economy?

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A Plea Deal for the 9/11 Mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 22:50:00 +0000

KSM and two other Sept. 11 plotters will plead guilty to murdering 2,976 people, and in exchange prosecutors will spare them the death penalty. Is this the justice that the families of 9/11 victims have been seeking for two decades? Plus, the panel responds to questions from Potomac Watch listeners about Joe Biden’s Supreme Court plans.

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Donald Trump’s Contentious Appearance at the NABJ Convention

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 21:10:00 +0000

From the first question, Donald Trump’s sit-down at the National Association of Black Journalists convention had explosive moments, including claims by the former President that Kamala Harris had “turned black.” What was he thinking? Plus, the Wall Street Journal celebrates the release of reporter Evan Gershkovich.

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Trump Cashiers Project 2025

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:52:00 +0000

Trump's campaign tries to bury a 900-page white paper from the Heritage Foundation, after Democrats turned the document into a political weapon. But will the disavowal work with swing voters? Plus, what does this episode mean for the policy agenda of a second Trump term?

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Joe Biden’s Radical Supreme Court Assault

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:53:00 +0000

Joe Biden unveiled his proposals to radically alter the Supreme Court, putting the full weight of the Democratic Party behind an attack on judicial independence. But what about the constitutional and practical concerns with term limits or outside ethics enforcement, and why aren’t Republicans making a bigger deal about this onslaught?

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All Thing with Kim Strassel: Club For Growth President David McIntosh

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:35:00 +0000

With Kamala Harris inspiring a new Democratic enthusiasm to rival that of Donald Trump's GOP, what's afoot in the battleground states and districts? Club for Growth President David McIntosh gives the low down in the latest episode of All Things With Kim Strassel, reflecting on the “tug of war” over the future of the Republican party, why Ms. Harris may become the "John Kerry" of this cycle, and why the key to Election Day victory still rests with calls for limited government and reforms like school choice.

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Did Donald Trump Make a Mistake in Choosing J.D. Vance as a Running Mate?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:54:00 +0000

Vice Presidential candidates aren't supposed to be sources of controversy, but that's what has happened to J.D. Vance as Democrats and the press unearth his comments critical of Americans who don't have children. He also thinks the childless should pay higher taxes. Should Donald Trump drop him from the ticket? Plus, who are the front-runners to be chosen as Kamala Harris's running mate?

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Biden Wants to Overhaul the Supreme Court. What About Harris?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:58:00 +0000

Joe Biden says he'll use his last months in office to push for "reform" of the Supreme Court, possibly including term limits, while Justice Elena Kagan comes out in favor of an "enforcement mechanism" for its ethics code. What are the pitfalls of these ideas, and will Kamala Harris, as the Democratic nominee for president, endorse them as the November election nears?

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Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu: A Tale of Two Addresses

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:17:00 +0000

Joe Biden uses an Oval Office address to the nation to explain why he is no longer seeking a second term in office, despite claiming a record successful enough to warrant one. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress, with some notable absentees, and calls out anti-Israel protesters as “useful idiots” of Iran.

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Kamala Harris's First Campaign Rally / Sen. Bob Menendez's Resignation

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:30:00 +0000

The Democrats' new presumptive nominee travels to the swing state of Wisconsin, where she hammers Donald Trump’s legal issues and presents a vision for America that includes much more government. But is this a salable message with moderate voters? Plus, New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez announces that he'll leave office after his conviction last week on corruption charges.

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After a Fiery Hearing, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Resigns

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:24:00 +0000

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pa., is the Secret Service's biggest failure in a generation, but when Congress calls its director to testify on Capitol Hill, she doesn't offer many substantive answers. What are some of the biggest questions that remain? Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries set up a House task force to investigate.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Rep. Ro Khanna

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 03:02:00 +0000

Joe Biden's campaign finally bows out of the election, as Democrats unite around Kamala Harris to become their party’s nominee for President. But how will she fare against Donald Trump? On this episode of All Things with Kim Strassel, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna explains the merits of an open convention, his endorsement of Kamala for the top job, and his rationale for having two women on the ticket in November.

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Joe Biden Ends His Re-Election Bid as Kamala Harris Takes Center Stage

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:51:00 +0000

President Biden finally bends to pressure from fellow Democrats and ends his bid for a second term, endorsing his Vice President to succeed him. Why are Democrats uniting so quickly behind her, and how will the Trump campaign respond?

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Pressure Builds on Biden to Exit the Race, While Trump Takes a Victory Lap

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:05:00 +0000

Donald Trump softened his tone, at least for a while, in his nomination acceptance speech in Milwaukee. Will it win over swing voters? Plus, Democratic grandees push President Biden to withdraw as the Democratic nominee lest they go down to defeat with him.

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J.D. Vance's Big Introduction at the GOP Convention

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:57:00 +0000

The Republican nominee for vice president gives his speech in Milwaukee, touching on his difficult upbringing, the "Mamaw" who raised him, and why voters should pick Donald Trump. Yet he also puts the GOP split on display by attacking the Nafta trade deal and blaming high housing prices in part on "Wall Street barons." Plus, more speculation about Joe Biden's departure, as his polls worsen.

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Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley Signal a Unified GOP

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:05:00 +0000

From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel and Kyle Peterson discuss how Donald Trump’s former rivals, including Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, took to the stage to a seemingly newly energized and unified GOP. Plus, questions still continue about the role J.D. Vance would have in a Trump administration and Democrats mull new and creative ways to possibly replace Joe Biden as the nominee.

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Jim Jordan

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:37:00 +0000

Kim Strassel sits down with House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI. The Ohio Rep. gives the latest on Congress's oversight of the investigation into the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, thoughts on what the choice of Sen. J.D. Vance as the Vice Presidential nominee means for the Republican party, and updates on the House's impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden and his family business.

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Who is J.D. Vance, and What Does He Bring to the Trump Campaign?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:49:00 +0000

How did Sen. J.D. Vance shift from being a self-described “Never Trumper" to Donald Trump’s running mate? From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI, Paul Gigot, Kyle Peterson, and Kim Strassel discuss what the Vice Presidential nominee is saying about his past criticisms and what the choice means for the future of the GOP.

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Republicans Gather in Milwaukee after the Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:51:00 +0000

From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI, Paul Gigot, Kyle Peterson and Kim Strassel discuss the state of the GOP after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life now that the former President is officially the nominee. Plus, Joe Biden calls for unity during an address to the nation, but will any of the messaging from the Democrats change when talking about Donald Trump?

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The Finalists for Donald Trump's Vice President

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:14:00 +0000

With only days to go before the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump still hasn't picked his newest apprentice. Three finalists are Doug Burgum, Marco Rubio, and J.D. Vance, though could there also be a wild card? Plus, Joe Biden holds a news conference to reassure Democrats that he's capable of serving four more years, but the calls keep coming for him to step aside.

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The Democrats and Their Biden-Harris Dilemma

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:11:00 +0000

Paul Gigot interviews political scientist Ruy Teixeira about the Democratic Party debate over whether to dump President Biden from their 2024 ticket. Can Biden survive and beat Donald Trump? If the President bows out, is Kamala Harris the best choice, or should Democrats have an open convention?

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Joe Biden's Decline and the 25th Amendment

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:33:00 +0000

The president's forceful speech at this week's NATO summit, promising more air defenses for Ukraine, won't stop Democrats from worrying that he should step aside and cancel his re-election campaign. Plus, as the media tangles with Biden's press secretary about doctors visiting the White House, speculation rises about invoking the 25th Amendment to declare him unable to serve.

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Trump Disavows 'Project 2025,' as the GOP Adopts a Platform

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 20:35:00 +0000

Ahead of the Republican convention in Milwaukee next week, the party publishes a 16-page platform with a Trumpian spin. But Democrats are focused instead on a 900-page manifesto by the Heritage Foundation called Project 2025. Which is the best guide to a second Donald Trump term? Plus, NATO holds a summit in Washington, as the alliance steps up on Ukraine aid.

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All Things With Kim Strassel: RNC Chairman Michael Whatley

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 13:17:00 +0000

Is next week’s Republican National Convention a chance for the party to unify after fractures during the primary? On the inaugural episode of the All Things with Kim Strassel podcast, RNC Chairman Michael Whatley explains why the party is rallying behind the theme “Make America Once Again”; the GOP's 2024 approach to election integrity; why it doesn't matter if it's Joe Biden or a replacement at the top of the Democratic ticket; and why even he doesn’t know who will be Donald Trump’s running mate.

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Can a Defiant Joe Biden Stay in the 2024 Race?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 20:15:00 +0000

Despite calls from Democrats that he withdraw as a candidate for re-election, President Biden says he's committed to remaining and is appealing to his base of black and union voters to back him against what he calls the media and donor "elites" in the party. Will that be enough to fight off the critics?

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Democrats Denounce the 'MAGA Supreme Court'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 13:51:00 +0000

The political rhetoric against the Supreme Court reached new highs this week, after the Justices ruled that the presidency has immunity for official actions. But look at the statistics: 45.8% of cases in the 2023-24 term were unanimous, including some big cases, and only half of the High Court's 6-3 decisions this year were split along ideological lines. Yet voters won't hear those figures from Joe Biden, as he runs against Donald Trump, and the Supreme Court, in November's election.

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The Democrats Breaking Ranks on Joe Biden's Age

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 20:55:00 +0000

Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes the first Democrat in Congress to call on the 81-year-old president to withdraw from the 2024 election, while two more are saying he'll lose in November. What is Biden doing to try to calm Democrats, and if he stepped aside would Vice President Kamala Harris be a shoo-in, or could she face a real contest at the party's summer convention? Plus, Donald Trump and RFK Jr. distract from Biden's problems by making puzzling statements of their own.

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The Supreme Court Takes On the Administrative State

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 2 Jul 2024 20:49:00 +0000

In a 6-3 decision, the Justices abolish "Chevron deference," a doctrine that told judges to defer to regulatory agencies on the meanings of ambiguous laws. Does this really spell the end of expertise in Washington, as Justice Elena Kagan argues in dissent? Plus, the Supreme Court sends back to lower judges two laws in Florida and Texas that regulate social-media websites.

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The Supreme Court's Immunity Ruling Is Bigger Than Trump

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 20:16:00 +0000

In a 6-3 decision, the Justices say that presidents, including Donald Trump, have immunity from prosecution for official acts, but not unofficial ones. What does this mean for the Jan. 6 case brought by special counsel Jack Smith? Plus, the High Court rules that Jan. 6 rioters can't be charged with obstructing Congress, and that homeless camping isn't constitutionally protected.

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COMING SOON: ‘All Things with Kim Strassel’

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Wall Street Journal columnist Kim Strassel tells listeners about her new podcast launching the week of July 8, featuring a newsy analysis of the workings of D.C. (and beyond) and a fresh look at the overhyped and overlooked events of the week.

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Democrats Panic After Joe Biden’s Disastrous Debate

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:56:00 +0000

The 81-year-old president's poor performance confirmed what many voters already believe, which is that he's too old to do the job for another four years. Is it too late for Democrats to replace him at the top of the ticket, and does it have to be with Kamala Harris? Plus, what about the policy questions that Donald Trump dodged on Ukraine, his plans for mass deportations, and more?

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The Seventh Amendment at the Supreme Court / Debate Night for Biden and Trump

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:18:00 +0000

The Justices rule 6-3 in SEC v. Jarkesy that it violates the Constitution's right to a trial by jury for the securities agency to try fraud cases in internal proceedings. Plus, as Joe Biden and Donald Trump prepare to meet on the debate stage for the first time in 2024, what does each candidate need to accomplish, and will it matter that CNN is muting the microphones to stop crosstalk?

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The Supreme Court Passes on Social-Media Censorship

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:44:00 +0000

In a 6-3 decision on legal standing, the Justices reject a First Amendment challenge to government pressure on social sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, to remove disputed user posts, including on Covid-19. Plus, two federal judges appointed by President Obama block another student-loan forgiveness promise by Joe Biden, in rulings against the administration's SAVE plan.

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Louisiana's Law to Post the Ten Commandments in Public Schools

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:32:00 +0000

Gov. Jeff Landry signs legislation requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public-school classroom in the state, but the ACLU sues, citing the First Amendment's ban on "establishment of religion." Plus, New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman, an antagonistic member of the Squad, faces a tough primary challenge from Westchester County Executive George Latimer.

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Trump vs. Biden on Taxes. Who's Better?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:23:00 +0000

Whoever wins the presidential election will have a chance to rewrite American tax policy in 2025, as Donald Trump's individual tax cuts that passed in 2017 are set to expire. Biden wants to raise taxes by $5 trillion over 10 years, while Trump says he wants to cut them further. Will that difference matter as the campaign goes on?

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The Supreme Court, Gun Rights, and a 'Credible Threat'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:19:00 +0000

The Justices uphold a law that prohibits gun possession by people who are subject to certain restraining orders for domestic violence, with an 8-1 majority in U.S. v. Rahimi saying that this does not infringe the Second Amendment. Plus, the High Court rules on a tax case, Moore v. U.S., that critics say could open the door to a progressive wealth tax on unrealized gains.

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Joe Biden’s ‘Convicted Criminal’ Strategy to Defeat Donald Trump

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:26:00 +0000

As the first presidential debate nears, the Biden campaign spends $50 million on an ad calling Donald Trump a convicted criminal. Is it working? A new poll shows Biden in the lead for the first time in months, and how will that influence the debate strategy for both candidates?

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Joe Biden’s Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:20:00 +0000

The president takes executive action to offer legal status to 500,000 people who entered the country illegally but married U.S. citizens. How much does Biden's order weaken deterrence for future migrants, is it vulnerable to legal challenge as an abuse of discretion, and does such "pen and phone" governance make real immigration legislation less likely, by letting Congress off the hook?

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Tax-Free Tips? Monumental Tariffs? Trump Ponders Both

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:05:00 +0000

Donald Trump's recent musings on tax policy include proposals to exempt tips, impose huge tariffs to replace the current income tax, and cut the corporate tax rate to 20%, from today's 21%. What of this is good tax policy, versus a political effort to win swing voters, and how does it compare with Joe Biden's ideas, including his recent proposal to raise the corporate rate to 28%?

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The Supreme Court Becomes a Political Target

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:53:00 +0000

As the Supreme Court term nears its end, Paul Gigot interviews Manhattan Institute scholar and author Ilya Shapiro about the rulings so far and the cases still pending, including immunity for Donald Trump. Plus, Joe Biden and the Democrats start to run against the current Court in the election.

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The Supreme Court on Mifepristone, Starbucks, and Bump Stocks

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:41:00 +0000

Democrats strangely refuse to declare victory, after the Justices unanimously reject a challenge to the FDA's regulation of the abortion pill mifepristone. Plus, the High Court sides with Starbucks in a dispute over the legal standard for NLRB injunctions, and it rules that the ATF cannot ban rifle "bump stocks" by redefining the law so that they qualify as machine guns.

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Does the Populist Voter Revolt in Europe Portend the Same for U.S.?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:52:00 +0000

Parties of the right made major gains in elections for the European Parliament, especially in France and Italy. What's behind the surge for the right and the losses for the green left? Plus, the leaders of the G-7 meet in Italy, though all but Italy's Giorgia Meloni may be political lame ducks.

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The Secret Recording of Justice Samuel Alito

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:13:00 +0000

Posing as conservative fan at a Washington event, an activist audiotapes conversations with Justice Alito and his wife, as well as Chief Justice John Roberts. Their remarks on flags and U.S. polarization have been presented in the media as shocking, but are they really? Plus, the High Court rulings coming soon include big cases on Trump's immunity, guns, Jan. 6 and more.

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Hunter Biden Is Found Guilty of Gun Crimes

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:20:00 +0000

After only three hours of deliberating, a federal jury in Delaware convicts Hunter Biden of three felony counts for buying and possessing a handgun while he was a drug addict in 2018. Does Hunter have a shot at appealing under the Second Amendment and the Supreme Court's precedent in Bruen? Plus, Joe Biden says he will respect the outcome and won't issue a pardon.

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Has the Trump Guilty Verdict Changed the 2024 Presidential Race?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:25:00 +0000

Has Donald Trump’s felony conviction changed the minds of any potential voters? And is painting his opponent as a felon going to help Joe Biden? Paul Gigot speaks to Democratic pollster Doug Schoen about why the contest is still going to be about the issues, including the southern border and foreign policy, and the risks for both candidates in this month's presidential debate.

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A United Auto Workers Strike at... the University of California?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 21:38:00 +0000

The school system sues UAW Local 4811, which represents 48,000 graduate teaching assistants and other workers, for striking on behalf of pro-Palestine campus protesters. At the same time, the UAW recently lost an election at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama. Should unions, and Democrats, be worried about this kind of divide between hard hats and progressive activists?

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Joe Biden Pitches His Peace Plan for Israel and Hamas

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 20:40:00 +0000

Joe Biden unveiled his plan for a cease-fire for Israel’s war in Gaza, but Hamas has refused to accept it so far. Will the president be able to get both sides to come to an agreement in time for Election Day? Plus, Hezbollah continues to attack villages in northern Israel and the International Atomic Energy Agency censures Iran for not cooperating with its inspectors.

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Joe Biden's Executive Order at the Border

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 19:09:00 +0000

The president's new policy will supposedly block asylum claimants who cross the southern border when the average number of daily encounters is 2,500 or more. But will migrants simply go to ports of entry, are legal challenges likely, and will this be enough to satisfy voters in November that Biden is taking immigration seriously? Plus, listeners write in on Hunter Biden’s gun trial.

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Hunter Biden’s Federal Gun Trial Begins

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 21:40:00 +0000

The prosecution and the defense make their opening arguments in the federal trial of Hunter Biden for buying and owning a gun while addicted to illegal drugs in 2018. No one is above the law, the feds tell the Delaware jury, but is this a case of selective prosecution, how has Joe Biden's Justice Department handled it, and is a presidential pardon likely in store for the First Son?

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The Biden Administration Approves Limited Ukrainian Strikes Inside Russia

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 21:52:00 +0000

The White House made a policy adjustment by allowing Ukraine to use American weapons to attack targets inside Russia, but the plan still includes limitations on the use of the most effective U.S. weapons systems. Plus, a major political figure calls for an American rearmament as global threats to national security increase.

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The Jury Finds Donald Trump Guilty. What Now?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 31 May 2024 22:27:00 +0000

The GOP's presidential candidate is convicted of 34 felonies in New York, for falsifying business records in connection with 2016 hush money to Stormy Daniels. Could Trump's defense team have done anything differently? How serious are his prospects for appeal? Has Joe Biden already said too much about the trial? And how is this verdict likely to affect the 2024 election?

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Conservative Supreme Court Justices Fight Calls for Recusal

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 30 May 2024 20:49:00 +0000

In a letter to two Senators, Justice Samuel Alito explained why he is obliged to hear cases related to Donald Trump under the Supreme Court's code of conduct. What's behind the campaign to tarnish the reputations of the conservative members of the Court? Plus, 14 pro-democracy activists are convicted by a Hong Kong court under trumped up national security charges.

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Can Larry Hogan Save the Senate Filibuster in Maryland?

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 29 May 2024 22:24:00 +0000

The former Republican governor of Maryland left office with sky-high approval, and if Larry Hogan can now win a Senate seat with a centrist pitch, it would upset expectations about party control after the 2024 elections. Plus, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declares victory after the state's GOP primary runoffs, saying he has won enough votes in the Legislature to pass his school-choice plan.

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Justice Alito's Majority Opinion on Racial Gerrymandering

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 28 May 2024 21:23:00 +0000

In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court upholds a U.S. House map in South Carolina that was challenged as a racial gerrymander, with an opinion by Justice Samuel Alito that also explains the high bar for future lawsuits to prove that a map was drawn using race. Plus, why is the EPA giving millions of dollars to a "climate justice" group with left-leaning views on capitalism and Palestine?

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The World Court's Ruling on Israel / Justice Alito's Pine Tree Flag

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 24 May 2024 22:07:00 +0000

The International Court of Justice, part of the United Nations, issues a ruling that seemingly tells Israel to halt its operations in Rafah. But will this ruling carry any weight, and what about the Oct. 7 hostages still held by Hamas? Plus, the latest alleged scandal at the Supreme Court is that Justice Samuel Alito's vacation home flew a historical flag that dates to the Revolutionary War.

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Nikki Haley Says She's Voting for Donald Trump

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 23 May 2024 20:28:00 +0000

After a primary season in which Donald Trump and NIkki Haley traded sharp barbs, Ms. Haley now states that she will be voting for the former President in November. Is she bidding to be a player in the veepstakes, or is it more about her future in the GOP? Plus, the witness list in Hunter Biden's felony gun trial comes to light, and Joe Biden appears to be using the U.S. Treasury as a way to secure votes.

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Prosecutors Rest Their Case in Trump's Hush-Money Trial

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 22 May 2024 20:48:00 +0000

After testimony by Michael Cohen and a brief defense by Donald Trump's legal team, the New York trial nears its conclusion, with closing arguments and jury deliberation expected next week. Has Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg proved his case and provided enough evidence to convict, particularly given that these 34 bookkeeping felonies also require a second crime?

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Biden Says Trying to Arrest Israel's Leaders Is 'Outrageous'

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:58:00 +0000

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court applies for war-crimes warrants against three Hamas leaders, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense chief. Joe Biden condemns the ICC's move, saying there's no equivalence between Hamas and Israel. But does the U.S. have the tools to back up the President's words and hit back at the ICC?

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Another Attack on Justice Samuel Alito from the Left

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 20 May 2024 19:59:00 +0000

The New York Times reported that an inverted American flag briefly flown outside the house of Justice Samuel Alito suggests support for the ‘stop the steal’ movement led by Donald Trump, the latest hit in a campaign against the conservatives on the Supreme Court. But how does a dispute between neighbors translate into judicial recusal? Plus, a new report from the Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance exposes the dangerous levels of antisemitism on the Ivy League campus.

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The CFPB Wins 7-2 at the Supreme Court

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 17 May 2024 21:08:00 +0000

Justice Clarence Thomas writes that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's power to draw its funding from the Federal Reserve doesn't violate the Constitution, a question that splits the Court's conservatives. Plus, Joe Biden invokes executive privilege to shield audio recordings of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur in the inquiry into his mishandling of classified files.

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An Unusual Presidential Debate Calendar Fit for an Unusual Election

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 16 May 2024 19:55:00 +0000

With requests for no audience members, hypothetical mic muting and a contest coming before the RNC and DNC nominating conventions, the debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden are heading down an unprecedented road. So why did both candidates agree to such an unorthodox plan and bypass the traditional Commission on Presidential Debates? Plus, the Biden campaign faces the reality of trailing Donald Trump in five out of six battleground states.

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The Climate Trade War / Trump and Biden Agree to Debate

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 15 May 2024 21:02:00 +0000

Joe Biden raises tariffs on Chinese steel, solar cells and electric vehicles, but is this the right way to take on Beijing, or is the President using it as political cover for his green agenda? Plus, after weeks of Donald Trump demanding early presidential debates, Biden agrees to two of them, possibly starting as soon as next month, though he makes some interesting stipulations.

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Michael Cohen Takes the Stand Against Donald Trump

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 14 May 2024 21:47:00 +0000

The star witness in the New York hush-money trial finally testifies, saying Donald Trump's main concern about the Stormy Daniels story was how voters would react in the days before the 2016 election. But is Cohen a credible witness, and can he testify to the "second crime" that prosecutors need? Plus, voters go to the polls to pick Senate nominees in Maryland and West Virginia.

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U.S.-Israel Tensions Rise Over Rafah

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 13 May 2024 18:39:00 +0000

President Biden's threat to withhold weapons from Israel if it stages a large operation to clear Hamas from the city of Rafah in Gaza has shocked Israel and is causing a political backlash in the U.S., including among some Democrats. Will Israel go ahead anyway, and should it?

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Donald Trump's Casting Call for Vice President

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 10 May 2024 22:05:00 +0000

Tim Scott, Doug Burgum, J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio and more big names visited Mar-a-Lago recently for a Republican retreat, as Donald Trump fans speculation of whom he might name as his 2024 running mate. What would each bring to the ticket? Plus, one name falling in the veepstakes is Kristi Noem, after she tells a story in her new book about shooting her hunting dog.

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Joe Biden Withholds Weapons From Israel During a War

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 9 May 2024 20:05:00 +0000

The President reverses his policy that Hamas must be destroyed as he threatens Israel with an arms embargo if the Israeli Defense Forces enter Rafah in Gaza. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson defeats an effort to depose him. Is this the end of GOP dysfunction, or merely a pause?

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Stormy Daniels Testifies at Donald Trump’s Hush-Money Trial

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 8 May 2024 22:09:00 +0000

Taking the witness stand in New York, she offers a detailed account of their alleged tryst in 2006, but did prosecutors go too far in eliciting salacious details that are irrelevant to this case about business bookkeeping? Plus, Trump is found in contempt again for breaking the court's gag order, as Judge Juan Merchan insists he does not want to order jail time but will do so if needed.

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Israel Moves On Rafah / Joe Biden's Antisemitism Speech

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 7 May 2024 21:15:00 +0000

After crossing into Hamas's last bastion, Israeli troops take control of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. Meantime, Hamas says it had accepted a cease-fire deal, but why was that deemed insufficient by Israel, and what is the status of negotiations for the return of hostages? Plus, Joe Biden condemns antisemitism in a Holocaust remembrance address, as campus protests continue.

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Stephen Kotkin on the Present and Future of Russia and the West

podcasts@dowjones.com (Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 6 May 2024 21:58:00 +0000

What will become of Russia after Vladimir Putin, and what is the endgame for the war in Ukraine? Paul Gigot speaks with historian Stephen Kotkin about how the United States would handle Russia once a successor to Putin is in place, the role the Biden administration will continue to play as the war between Ukraine and Russia continues, and how much Russia is dependent on China in order to survive.

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