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  • DOJ Closes the Investigation into FED Chair Jerome Powell

    DOJ Closes the Investigation into FED Chair Jerome Powell
    Apr 24 2026
    Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s announcement by U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro that The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and the alleged cost overruns in renovations at the Federal Reserve. They also talk about the New York Times introducing the term “microlooting” to the lexicon in a podcast entitled “The Rich Don’t Play by the Rules. So Why Should I?”. Next, they preview this weekend’s White House Correspondents Dinner, which will feature an appearance by President Donald Trump for the first time as president. And finally, the guys give up this week’s “You Cannot Be Serious” stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    41 min
  • The Political Battle Over Redistricting

    The Political Battle Over Redistricting
    Apr 23 2026
    Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the political battle over redistricting, as attention shifts from Virginia to Florida, where state lawmakers will meet next week on a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to provide as many as three additional seats to the Republicans. Also, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified Tuesday on Capitol Hill regarding the future of gas prices. Then, Mollie Hemingway, author of the new book "Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution", joins the guys to discuss the career of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and tensions between conservative and progressive justices on today’s court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    50 min
  • Virginia Approves Redistricting

    Virginia Approves Redistricting
    Apr 22 2026
    Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the Justice Department’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center for fraudulent fundraising and for providing financial support for the leadership of the KKK and other white supremacist organizations. Also, voters in Virginia approved a referendum that will redraw the state’s congressional districts to give Democrats a 10 to 1 advantage in the House, but the Virginia Supreme Court may yet weigh in on whether the referendum was legal. Next, Dr. Corey Franklin, former Director of Medical Intensive Care at Cook County Hospital and now a contributor to the Chicago Tribune editorial page, joins the guys to discuss his research into the recent uptick in measles cases, which he posits may have been caused not by a downward trend in vaccinations but by an increase in the population of unvaccinated immigrants to the U.S. Then, they talk about the upcoming Democratic primary for mayor in the District of Columbia and whether a recent rise in crime will play an important role in the election, scheduled for June 16th. Plus, they look at tonight’s gubernatorial debate in California, which will be the first major event affecting the race since Democrat Eric Swalwell dropped out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    50 min
  • The Redistricting Referendum in Virginia

    The Redistricting Referendum in Virginia
    Apr 21 2026
    Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s redistricting referendum in Virginia and President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh, whose Senate confirmation hearings start today. Then, Editor in Chief of Jewish Insider - Josh Kraushaar joins the guys to discuss Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and other Democrats’ views on the Iran War and Israel, the relationship between AIPAC and the Democratic Party, and how anti-Israeli candidates will fare in the midterms. And lastly, they discuss President Trump’s reaction to news that Tim Cooke is retiring as CEO of Apple, and reports that Democratic PAC ActBlue’s executives and lawyer have invoked their fifth amendment privileges 146 times in depositions with congressional committees investigating alleged donor fraud on the group’s fundraising platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    50 min
  • Are We Winning the War?

    Are We Winning the War?
    Apr 20 2026
    Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest news on The Iran War, including the seizure of an Iranian flagged freighter by the U.S. Navy and the prospects for a second round of peace talks. Then, Fox News contributor Mary Katherine Hamm joins the guys to discuss “MAHA moms” and what the GOP can do to appeal to them in the midterms. Also, Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is accused of making a Nazi salute at a political rally, drawing comparisons to coverage of Elon Musk. Then finally, they discuss a new article in the Atlantic alleging FBI Director Kash Patel is an excessive drinker, and that current and former government officials worry that his behavior constitutes a national security risk. Patel denies the story and has threatened to sue the magazine for libel. Plus, they chat about the Democratic National Committee which has narrowed the list of potential hosts for their 2028 convention to five cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    50 min
  • The Straits of Hormuz are Open

    The Straits of Hormuz are Open
    Apr 17 2026
    Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest news on the opening of the Straits of Hormuz, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s use of biblical metaphors describing the War in Iran, and Republicans in Congress who oppose the White House on FISA reauthorization and Haitian deportation. Then, they talk about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s use of $1.5 million in campaign funds to purchase copies of his new autobiography, accounting for two-thirds of the book’s total print sales. Also, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) faces charges of sexual misconduct, according to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and President Trump’s plans to build a memorial arch gained approval of the DC Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are named by the White House. Next, they chat about the politics of the decision by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund to cease support for LIV Golf. And finally, the guys dish up their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    50 min
  • Zoran Mamdani's Revolutionary Plans for New York

    Zoran Mamdani's Revolutionary Plans for New York
    Apr 16 2026
    Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his proposal to set up five city-run grocery stores, and the new “pied-à-terre” tax on second homes valued at more than $5M in New York City. Then, they talk about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s referral to the Justice Department for an investigation into two former government employees who played central roles in the effort to impeach President Trump. And, a new 900-page review from the Justice Department that says President Biden’s Attorney General Merrick Garland requested far harsher prison sentenced for pro-lifers than for pro-choicers when charged with similar crimes. Next, they discuss today’s special congressional election in New Jersey to fill the seat previously held by Governor Mikie Sherrill. And finally, they chat about new polling on the Virginia redistricting referendum, the California governor’s race, and the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    50 min
  • The 2026 Senate Midterms in Maine, Texas and Other States

    The 2026 Senate Midterms in Maine, Texas and Other States
    Apr 15 2026
    Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the 2026 Senate midterms in Maine, Texas and other states, and what those races say about who is the true leader of the Democratic Party right now. Then, RCP contributor Richard Porter joins the guys to discuss his article on the front page of RCP today on the politics of regulating artificial intelligence. Next, they talk about the political futures of two members of Congress from Florida who face possible expulsion over ethics violations: Republican Corey Mills who is being investigated by the House Ethics Committee for allegations of dating violence and campaign finance violations, and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick who is charged with stealing $5 million in disaster relief funds. And finally, they discuss House Democrats introducing a bill on Tuesday to create a bipartisan panel with the power to remove the President under the the 25th amendment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    50 min