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

11H AGO

Will Democrats and the Press Own Their Joe Biden Mistakes?

A new book reveals the errors made by Democrats and the media by covering for Joe Biden's mental and physical decline that was obvious to voters. Did their efforts lead to the election of Donald Trump for a second time? Plus, Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis raises questions about the transparency of medical tests and physicals performed on presidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
3D AGO

The GOP Holdouts on Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

The House Budget Committee votes down the Republican reconciliation package, amid a revolt by fiscal conservatives, including Rep. Chip Roy. What are their objections, and does Speaker Mike Johnson have a way to placate them without upsetting a different GOP faction? Meantime, Republican Senators are voicing a range of their own complaints about the House's handiwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 min
4D AGO

What Trump's Middle East Trip Says About His Foreign Policy

On a four-day visit to the Middle East, Donald Trump gives a speech on his vision for the region, meets Syria's new leader, and urges Iran toward a better path. What does his agenda say about his view of U.S. foreign policy and the direction of his second term? Plus, how will Trump react to Vladimir Putin's refusal to attend the peace talks with Ukraine that were being held in Turkey? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
5D AGO

Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order and the High Court

The Justices prepare to debate Donald Trump's executive order denying citizenship to U.S.-born children of illegal aliens and temporary residents, including those with student or work visas, in a case that challenges a long consensus on the 14th Amendment. Plus, the court will also consider whether federal judges overstep their authority when they issue nationwide injunctions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 min
6D AGO

What's in the House GOP's ‘Big Beautiful’ Tax Bill?

House Republicans outline their plan to extend the expiring 2017 tax cuts and prevent a $4.5 trillion tax increase, but the bill also includes a long list of political giveaways, including President Trump's promised tax exemption for tips and overtime, a tripling of the SALT deduction, and a $1,000 taxpayer contribution to "MAGA accounts" for babies. Is this the new GOP consensus? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 min
MAY 12

The U.S. and China’s Tariff Rollback / Qatar Offers Trump a Jet

The United States and China agree to a 90-day rollback of tariffs, signaling a deescalation in the trade war between the two countries. Is this an economic breakthrough or a tactical retreat by Donald Trump? Plus, the Trump administration is considering accepting a new Air Force One from Qatar, but the potential gift comes with ethical questions attached. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 min
MAY 9

Columbia's Latest Anti-Israel Disruption, as Trump Threatens to Tax Harvard

After campus agitators make another scene at Columbia University, new Acting President Claire Shipman calls the NYPD, which makes about 80 arrests. Meantime, President Trump escalates his confrontation with Harvard University, threatening to take away its tax exemption, as Education Secretary Linda McMahon tells the school that it shouldn't bother applying for future funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 min
MAY 8

A Thaw in the Trade War as the U.S. and U.K. Make a Deal

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer announce a preliminary trade deal after the pause on the President’s “Liberation Day” tariffs that caused distress in the financial markets. What does it mean for possible future pacts with Europe and China, and is the U.S.-U.K. agreement a sign of improvisational dealmaking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rational

May 12

RizzleratSizzler

In a sea of sensationalist, hyper-partisan slop, PW gives you the real-politik. Dispassionate, cogent arguments and analysis. Not for the low IQ
I can’t , Paul Gigi what happened to you

6d ago

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Please take a negation 101 refresher course
Taking a pause

May 13

Runnin bubba

I’ve been subscribed to PW for a long time and I’ve hit my breaking point. The 5/12 episode drove me to just cancel my subscription. I’m sure I’ll come back after a while but harping on nit picking little garbage on a remarkable trade accomplishment is a bridge too far for me. Keep throwing bricks at a string of huge successes and I suspect others will do the same.
Great Podcast

May 9

Frisco Fuller

Best place to listen for engaging and intelligent analysis of critical political topics. Keep up the good work!

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