WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

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From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to pwpodcast@wsj.com

1D AGO

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

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 min
2D AGO

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

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 min
3D AGO

The Post-Trump Conservative Movement’s Identity Crisis

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34 min
6D AGO

Donald Trump's Order to Relax Marijuana Restrictions

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"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 min
DEC 18

Donald Trump Tries to Recover on Inflation and Affordability

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 min
DEC 17

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

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
DEC 16

Speaker Mike Johnson's Push for a GOP Healthcare Bill

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 min
DEC 15

Global Islamic Terrorism Remains a Threat

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Paul Gigot

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Potomac Watch

Dec 14

Jmomhall

This is one of the best political podcasts. They give different points of view, and dig deep into the issues. Thank You
Excellent Episode

Dec 1

Blubba Be Gone

The 11/28 episode about US military preparedness hosted by Kate O’Dell was best in a long time. No snarky political side comments, just really intelligent questions and analysis, letting the guest speak, and thought-provoking commentary. I would definitely enjoy more like this.
Video on Apple Podcasts

Sep 20

AregularWSJListener

Why not release the videos on Apple Podcasts? I know they are available on YouTube, but it would be nice to have them in one place.
Neocon slop

Nov 23

OkMediocre

Sure, what Americans really need is to keep funding more death.

From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to pwpodcast@wsj.com