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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss fake polling data released by an outfit called Wedgewood Polls, which called their actions ““an experimental project to demonstrate the vulnerabilities, lack of oversight and overall low barrier to entry in the modern political polling industry”. They also take a look at a new campaign ad produced by the Vivek Ramaswamy campaign in Ohio, that features his opponent Amy Acton’s biological mother calling her daughter a liar. Next, James Robbins, Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics in Washington DC, joins them to discuss the latest news on the Ukraine War, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement this morning that he would accept a ceasefire based on the current battlefront if provided sufficient security guarantees by the West. Then, they discuss United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby who called for a national wealth tax and a nearly 100% inheritance tax in an interview with The New York Times. And finally, they discuss a new article in Wired magazine which profiles Americans who left the country for Europe after President Donald Trump’s inauguration and have come to regret the decision. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss midterm polls two weeks before Election Day, including Bret Baier’s Fox News report predicting a possible 52–48 Republican Senate majority if Republicans outperform their polls, as they have in the past. Then, Gad Saad, author of "Suicidal Empathy: Dying to be Kind" and a scholar at the University of Mississippi’s Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom, joins the guys to discuss riots in France, civil unrest spreading across Europe, and the dispute between Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Vice President JD Vance over the causes of political violence in France. Next, they discuss Elon Musk’s announcement that he will give every child in America one share of SpaceX stock, and a Politico report that Democrats are preparing major investigations into Musk if they win the House in November. And finally, they talk about Vladimir Putin’s proposed Russia/U.S./China summit to end the Ukraine war without Ukrainian participation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta discuss President Trump’s travel schedule for the week and what it reveals about the GOP’s inside view of the midterms. Also, a look at where Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) are campaigning, and a discussion of the short tenure of former White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia. Then, RCP Senior Elections analyst Sean Trende joins the team to discuss his new Substack page “The Poll Vault” and his post today on why early voting data is “irresistible, addictive and flawed.” And they take a look at the most recent polls and political advertising. Next, they discuss Senator Elise Slotkin (D-MI) who said last week that Democrats should prosecute current White House staffers as a “deterrent” to young conservatives who might consider serving in the Trump Administration. And finally, they look at Saturday’s “No Kings” rallies and Meta’s suspension of the group’s Instagram account due to an uptick in activity that it mistakenly attributed to Claude, the AI assistant. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Richard Porter discuss the DOJ's lawsuit against California over suspected noncitizens voting via mail, news that Katie Zacharia failed the California bar exam, and the probe into Representative Ilhan Omar. Then, author Brett McGurk joins the guys to talk about his new book "Brink: Inside the Race to Free the October 7th Hostages". Next, they discuss Elon Musk's unveiling of a "rocket car" last night. And finally, they dish up their "YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS" stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss new inflation data and what it may mean for the midterms, the economic and political impact of President Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, and Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky’s remarks that he feels betrayed by the Trump Administration over diesel and alleged throttling of Starlink data transmission speed by the U.S. government, which affects Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian missile attacks. Then, Director of Emerson College Polling - Spencer Kimball; joins the guys to discuss new polling from Iowa and whether polls may be overstating Democratic turnout in the 2026 midterms. Next, they discuss a New York Times report on women cabinet members in the Trump Administration and a Politico report that President Trump is considering replacing Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. And then finally, former President Bill Clinton will make his first appearance on the campaign trail for the midterms in Florida next week, and Hillary Clinton returns with a new podcast on the midterms cohosted by Kara Swisher. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss last night’s candidate debates, including debates for the Georgia, Maine and Iowa Senate races. Then, Mathew Bunson, editorial director and vice president of EWTN News and author of Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope joins the guys to discuss the latest news on the Pope’s cancer diagnosis and treatment. And finally, they talk about President Trump visiting Wasilla, Alaska, hometown of Sarah Palin, who did not appear at the President's rally. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta discuss this morning’s press briefing by new White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah, US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation, and Monday’s raid on the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) by the Department of Homeland Security. Also, reaction to the announcement by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood terrorist would be steamed live. Next, Josh Kraushaar, editor in chief of Jewish Insider and a political analyst for Fox News Radio joins the guys to discuss the midterms, President Trump’s travel schedule in support of Republican candidates, and where the GOP is spending campaign money. Then, they talk about President Trump’s announcement of a deal to buy Russian diesel fuel in advance of the midterms. And finally, they discuss US District Judge Ana Reyes saying that the Trump Administration violated her instructions by cutting down hundreds of trees around East Potomac Golf Links, a public course in the nation’s capital. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Troiano, executive director of Unite America and author of The Primary Solution joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss a new poll from RealClear Opinion Research sponsored by Unite America and potential reforms to the primary system. Then, Wall Street Journal columnist and Fox News contributor Karl Rove joins the guys to discuss how the Democratic and Republican parties should react to the recently released Democratic Socialist of America’s 2026 platform which is entitled, “Workers Deserve More.” They also discuss whether Republicans will retain their majority in the House and preview this fall’s Texas Senate race. Then lastly, Harmeet Dhillon, US assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department, joins them to discuss election integrity and the Department’s plan to deploy 1,000 poll monitors nationwide in the 2026 midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss last night’s senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine and a candidate debate for attorney general in New York State between incumbent Democrat Letitia James and Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy. Next, Nick Troiano, executive director of Unite America and author of "The Primary Solution" joins the guys to discuss a new poll from RealClear Opinion Research sponsored by Unite America and potential reforms to the primary system. Then, they discuss the passing of Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka and the shooting by ICE of an alleged gang member who had his five-year-old son in this car at the time. And finally, they give up their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss yesterday’s speech by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Parthenon in Greece defending Western civilization, and reactions to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official statement on the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre in Israel by Hamas terrorists. Then, filmmaker Eli Steele joins the guys to discuss his new documentary, “Shelby Steele’s White Guilt,” which looks at the history of race in America and the rise of identity politics. And finally, they discuss last night’s Senatorial debate in Kansas, President Trump’s statement that he may fire top political aides Chris LaCivita and James Blair for providing election advice to a Russia-linked government while playing key roles in his midterm campaign operation, and a Wall Street Journal article focusing on US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle that alleges she asked a supporter of President Trump to pay her $100,000 credit card bill just before her confirmation hearing in exchange for access to Trump officials. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP contributor Richard Porter discuss the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre in Israel, the possible consequences of a Democratic takeover of the Senate, and last night’s Senate debate in Maine. Then, RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta joins the guys to discuss President Trump’s offer to create a new presidential retreat in West Palm Beach, his announcement that he would not reimburse the government for political ads currently paid for by the Department of Homeland Security, and the reason Governor Gregg Abbott (R-TX) will not be appearing with Trump at a rally today in San Antonio. Next, they talk about a new article in RCP by Richard Porter on billionaire Ken Griffith’s decision to leave Chicago for Miami and his contribution of $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University for a new campus in Florida. And finally, they discuss new polling from Gallup that shows many people do not have faith in American elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With just one month to go to the midterms, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the race for the U.S. Senate, including tonight’s candidate debates in Maine and Michigan. They also look forward to 2028, as Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) share barbs and The Washington Post examines former Vice President Kamala Harris’ chances of winning the Democratic nomination. Next, they discuss President Trump’s remarks last night in Nebraska concerning Iran’s nuclear program and the possible targeting of Los Angeles and San Diego. And, Trump announced he will pay for television ads currently sponsored by the US government and approves death by firing squad for Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, whose 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas resulted in 13 deaths and 30 injuries. Then finally, they discuss revelations that the FBI tapped the phone of Susie Wiles and tracked the movements of Melania and Barron Trump in advance of the 2022 raid on Mar-a-Lago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the causes behind this week’s riots in France and Sunday night’s presidential election results in Brazil, where conservative candidate Flavio Bolsonaro ended in first place and is headed to a run-off election on Octobe 25th against progressive incumbent Lula da Silva. Then, they discuss newly announced White House assistant secretary Beni Rai Harmony, a 24-year-old former White House reporter who posted a holiday picture of herself wearing an “F—Biden” t-shirt while holding a rifle. Also, President Trump promises to send a $90 refund check to 20 million American seniors to help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums before the midterm elections. Next, they talk about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito who discussed his views of the Supreme Court on Fox News amid speculation that the 76-year-old jurist may be considering retirement. And finally, they take a look at the first day of this fall’s Supreme Court calendar, which includes review of a case brought by the city of Boulder against two large oil companies seeking restitution for environmental harm they attribute to climate change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today’s employment numbers and Vice President JD Vance’s comments on the economy and the midterm elections. Also, they look at the botched execution of Christa Pike and the future of the death penalty in America. Next, RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende joins the guys to discuss the latest RCP projections for the House of Representatives, plus, they discuss House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaking out on the political futures of Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Then, they talk about the release of the new film “Digger” from Warner Bros. starring Tom Cruise, which debuts this weekend in advance of the Paramount takeover of Warner Bros/Discovery. And finally, they dish out their, “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon dive into the recent governor's debate in California between Democrat Javier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, hosted by CNN. The discussion centers around the debate's impact, with Becerra seemingly winning by simply not faltering, despite his significant lead in the polls. The team analyzes the candidates' strategies, including Hilton's populist appeal and Becerra's frequent references to President Donald Trump, questioning whether this approach effectively addresses Californian voters' concerns. They also touch on the implications of Becerra's record and the broader context of Democratic leadership in the state. Later, Nicole Russell from USA Today joins the conversation to discuss the Texas Senate race, focusing on Ken Paxton's struggles amid controversies and the potential impact of his decision not to debate opponent James Talarico. Russell highlights the unusual amount of money being spent on this race, questioning the strategic decisions made by the GOP in supporting Paxton. The episode wraps up with a look at the Maine Senate race, where Susan Collins appears to be gaining ground against her opponent, as well as the recent heroic actions of a passenger on a hijacked flight, drawing parallels to broader themes of courage and leadership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.