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

15H AGO

Gov. Greg Abbott's Texas-Size Victory for School Choice

After putting his political capital on the line in GOP primaries, Abbott is close to enacting $10,000 scholarships for 100,000 students, as the bill passes the state House with votes to spare. Plus, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer blocks two of Donald Trump's nominees for federal prosecutor by withholding his "blue slip," but the president says he'll give Jay Clayton an interim appointment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 min
1D AGO

Will Trump Fire Jerome Powell?

Trump clashes with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over the Central Bank’s response to his tariffs. While Powell is expressing concerns, the president wants interest rates cut now. So what’s a stake for the economy, monetary policy and Powell’s tenure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 min
2D AGO

Harvard Says It Won't Comply, as Trump Freezes $2.2 Billion

The school rejects a list of demands from the Trump administration, including hiring and admissions changes to ensure "viewpoint diversity." Can the White House legally add such strings to federal funds, and could conservatives regret the precedent? Plus, Tax Day is a reminder to the Republicans writing the GOP's reconciliation bill that the revenue code is too complex already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 min
3D AGO

Trump, El Salvador, and the Deportation of Abrego Garcia

The Supreme Court rules the U.S. should “facilitate” the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a migrant deported to a Salvadoran prison, despite an order protecting him from being sent there. But El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele suggests he won't release the man, as the White House argues it's his decision and that U.S. courts can't intervene in a matter of foreign policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 min
4D AGO

Trade Historian Douglas Irwin on Trump's Unprecedented Tariff Shock

Paul Gigot interviews Dartmouth economist Douglas Irwin on why Trump's tariffs are unlike any other in U.S. history, how they will change the global trading system, and what to do about the special case of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min
APR 11

The GOP's Budget Progress / Trump vs. Feeble Shower Heads

House Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly passes a budget outline, letting the GOP begin writing its "one big beautiful bill." But now comes the hard part: agreeing on the details of tax cuts and spending reductions. Plus, Donald Trump signs an order to make America's showers great again, but will manufacturers seize the opportunity to sell fixtures with more nozzles and water flow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 min
APR 10

What’s Behind Donald Trump’s Tariff Pause?

Donald Trump places a 90-day pause on the so-called reciprocal tariffs levied on countries around the world, but hits China with an even higher rate. What is his strategy for dealing with Xi Jinping, and what will he demand from friends and foes during negotiations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
APR 9

Where Did the Republican Free-Traders Go?

Donald Trump's trade wars are roiling global business and financial markets, with China and the EU moving to retaliate. Yet only a handful of Republicans in Congress are pushing back, despite the GOP's past support for an open economy. Plus, the disruption raises pressure on Capitol Hill to pass a tax bill, and listeners write in with questions about the president's tariff strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mar 9

That's Jack

This podcast covers all the important topics in the world and the USA with insights into important issues and institutions influencing them. Thank you! I wish the Vice President would listen to this podcast, I think he needs a lot of help with his critical reasoning on how to actually put America first and he can find it here.
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Apr 11

Tracy6968

It’s getting harder to tolerate this pod casts dislike of Trump to listen to Ms Strassel speak. Kimberley Strassel is one of the most intelligent columnists that I have ever read or heard. I’ve followed her for years. But the WSJ is so off base from Republican voters anymore that I has to cancel my subscription to WSJ after reading it for decades. Don’t forget that many of us that became professional people come from working class families of all races. A group that has been ignored and walked on by almost every president since Reagan except for Trump.
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Apr 9

Kyp47

Would you please get a voice coach for Alicia Finley. It is PAINFUL to listen to her, which is a shame because her insights and commentary are worthwhile.
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Mar 26

Scooching in Here

Really losing respect for this podcast and these people. Swinging way too far right. Update - officially unfollowing. Paul Gigot has destroyed this podcast and the reputation of the WSJ, in addition to a handful of his cohorts.

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