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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

9 HR. AGO

Trump vs. 'Independent' Agencies / RFK Jr. and the Measles Outbreak

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

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1 DAY AGO

Donald Trump Puts Pressure on Ukraine, but What About Russia?

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

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2 DAYS AGO

Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee Faces the Senate

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

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3 DAYS AGO

Why the Feds Want to Drop Their Case Against Mayor Eric Adams

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

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FEB 14

Donald Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariff Investigation

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

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FEB 13

Trump Wants a Deal With Putin, but Will Ukraine Have a Seat at the Table?

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

25 min
FEB 12

Trump's 25% Steel and Aluminum Tariffs / Inflation Rises Again to 3%

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

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FEB 12

All Things with Kim Strassel: The House Tackles Tax Cuts and Spending

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

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Interview/report on Mike Benz!

Feb 13

WoodMorger

Mike Benz is all over Joe Rogan, Shawn Ryan, X, et al. Your show and the Daily Wire. His depth of knowledge is extremely helpful to understand USAID and much else. Enlightening!
Great shows

Jan 28

Lsweing

I never miss a day with Potomac Watch. It keeps me sane after listening to inane liberal MSM. Wish everyone would listen. Love all the speakers!
Typical MSM

Feb 4

IAmTheBuddy

This podcast used to be better. The cast hates Donald Trump and his administration from policies to nominations for admin roles and cabinet positions. They consistently mock the President, allude to his plans and positions not being well thought out and often times stupid, and have many times said the President pursues unpopular agendas with the American people while failing to recognize this agenda won the popular vote, the electoral vote, has 75% approval, and the President himself 57% approval. Typical MSM commentary that gets aroused by their own view of self importance.
By elites, for elites

Feb 4

NRice198@

Leading up to the 2024 election, this podcast was wonderful. But since Trump won, all they do is criticize every single thing the man does, which has largely been what he promised to do when he ran. They just seem like a group of coastal elites who are very out of touch with the common voter.

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