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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

16 HR. AGO

The Lessons of 2024 on Election Day Eve

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

26 min
3 DAYS AGO

The 22 House Races That Could Decide Control of Congress

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

26 min
4 DAYS AGO

The Critical Senate Races That Could Define the Next Presidency

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

26 min
5 DAYS AGO

Kamala Harris's Jan. 6 Closer / The Supreme Court's Voting Cases

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

26 min
6 DAYS AGO

Kamala Harris Wants to 'Reform' the Supreme Court

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

25 min
6 DAYS AGO

All Things with Kim Strassel: All Eyes on Montana

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

32 min
OCT 28

Donald Trump’s NYC Rally Offends While the Harris Campaign Plays the Celebrity Card

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

26 min
OCT 25

What Kamala Harris’s Climate Staffer Really Meant Was...

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

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Kim All Things Considered

Aug 20

This Ken

Why allow democrats to blatantly lie and promote their antisemitic nonsense with no corrections offered.
Alysia get a microphone

3 days ago

Tigerjoboo

If you are going to participate in the podcast. Come out of the bathroom and go to a studio with a descent microphone.
Informative

Oct 28

Profspoon

They lean right no question.
Kyle’s World

Oct 9

GiveMeRealNewz

Kyle Peterson has more speaking time than the guests. Why don’t we rename the show as Kyle’s World. Podcast is not about you Kyle ! Let the guests speak. As usual, Kyle speaks more than his guests & takes up half the show running his mouth.

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