Épisodes

  • What Comes Next in Iran?
    Mar 2 2026
    U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top leaders, while wiping out much of Iran's military capacity. But what remains to be done, and what does the region look like when strikes end? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Foundation for Defense of Democracies Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer about the initial success of the strikes, Iran's self-defeating response, Israel's new effort to dismantle proxies, the challenges of regime change, and possible scenarios--both good and bad--for a “new Middle East.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 min
  • America’s Digital Currency Revolution
    Feb 24 2026
    As America celebrates 250 years of political and economic freedom, the Securities and Exchange Commission is racing to make the U.S. the global leader in digital assets and cryptocurrencies. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins about his vision for modernizing U.S. capital markets and what it will take to "future-proof" American finance, as well as the agency's work on other longstanding SEC regulatory issues, such as disclosure rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Donald Trump’s Deregulation Blitz
    Feb 17 2026
    Donald Trump has issued some 225 executive orders, many aimed at rolling back regulatory overreach. How does his approach in his second term compare to that of his first? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and Competitive Enterprise Institute President Kent Lassman look at the administration's overall strategy, as well as specifics, including EPA's move to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding for greenhouse gases, the effort to end the war on household appliances, and antitrust policy. They also discuss the legacy of Elon Musk’s DOGE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Senate Showdown in the Lone Star State
    Feb 10 2026
    Texas Sen. John Cornyn in three weeks faces a primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton, a raucous contest that could factor into Republicans' ability to maintain their slight Senate majority. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Sen. Cornyn about the state of the race and the mood of Texas voters, whether Donald Trump will weigh in with an endorsement, and what's happening in the state's Democratic primary fight between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep James Talarico. The pair also discuss the latest in the Department of Homeland Security funding fight, and the GOP's investigation into Minnesota fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Ben Shapiro on the State of the Conservative Movement
    Feb 3 2026
    In recent appearances at Turning Point USA's America Fest and the Heritage Foundation, Ben Shapiro called out the danger from conservative commentators who host Hitler apologists and indulge in conspiracy theories. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel talks to the Daily Wire co-founder about the response, the current state of the movement, the growth of an anti-free-market right, the upside of Donald Trump's robust foreign policy, and how it's not enough to simply tear down left-wing institutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 min
  • Where Do Voters Stand on Immigration Amid the Minnesota Shootings?
    Jan 27 2026
    Donald Trump made immigration policy central to his 2024 victory, and his successful closure of the border remains popular with voters. But in the wake of two law-enforcement shootings in Minnesota and amid protests across the country, where does the public stand now? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel breaks down the numbers with pollster Scott Rasmussen, as well as discusses where the president should go next on immigration, and what all this means for the midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 min
  • How Should the U.S. Respond to Iran's Brutal Crackdown?
    Jan 14 2026
    Iran's regime continues its brutal treatment of protestors determined to overthrow the authoritarian government. President Trump is promising that help is on the way, but what should he do, and what should he avoid? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz about the magnitude of this moment, the traps Trump should avoid, the most effective use of U.S. power, the merits of military strikes, and what a democratic Iran could look like as an American ally and center of change in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 min
  • The Minnesota Fraud Scandal Claims Tim Walz’s Political Career
    Jan 6 2026
    Crushed by the welfare-fraud scandal in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz-- Kamala Harris’s 2024 running mate --has ended his run for a third term and put his political career on pause. The Trump administration is meanwhile cracking down on Minnesota's fraud-riddled program. What does the scandal mean for the state, the federal antipoverty machinery, and upcoming midterm politics? On this episode All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, who unpacks the state's specific welfare problems, ties in Joe Biden's failed border policy, and places bets on next year's Minnesota gubernatorial race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min