WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch Podcast
1) President Trump, Iran and the Fog of Diplomacy
The U.S. holds off striking Iran's power infrastructure, as President Trump cites "productive conversations" with the regime, but Tehran denies any talks are taking place. Meantime, Iran fires missile...Show More
2) The Supreme Court Sounds Ready to End Late Mail Ballots
Many states count absentee ballots that are mailed on time, even if they don't arrive until days or weeks later. But the Justices seem prepared to rule that this policy is contrary to federal laws set...Show More
3) When Will Congress Finally Pass Funding for TSA's Airport Screeners?
Chaos continues to grow at airports across the United States as the partial government shutdown leaves DHS unable to pay workers. At the same time, the Trump administration looks for upwards of $200 b...Show More
4) National Security Concerns from California to Social Media
The Trump administration gets more serious about California's oil and gas vulnerability and how it might impact national security, ordering the resumption of a project in federal waters off California...Show More
5) Should Republicans Kill the Senate Filibuster?
Paul Gigot and Barton Swaim discuss the Republican debate about the Senate's 60-vote rule, dissent on the MAGA right over the Iran war, and the Texas Senate primary that could cost the GOP a seat. ...Show More
6) Joe Kent's Exit and the MAGA Divide on Iran
The Trump Administration's counterterrorism director resigns, saying Iran didn't pose an imminent threat to the United States and accusing Israel of dragging America into wars. What does the episode s...Show More
7) China Has Much to Lose in Iran
The U.S. military action against Iran continues and the question is how soon American forces can open up the Strait of Hormuz. On this episode of Potomac Watch, Kate Odell talks with war scholar John ...Show More
8) The War in Iran Shifts to the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump calls on allies to assist in patrolling the Strait of Hormuz to keep the vital oil chokepoint open and keep gas prices down. Plus, how will the Federal Reserve react this week to the econ...Show More
9) The Senate Debate on the SAVE America Act and a Talking Filibuster
Donald Trump presses to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, meaning many driver's licenses wouldn't be enough. As some Republicans demand a talking...Show More
10) Iran Fights Back on the Energy Front as Donald Trump Looks to ‘Finish the Job’
While the U.S. and Israel joint operation destroys drones and nuclear missiles in Iran, the regime counters the only way it can, by threatening the world energy market. Plus, Donald Trump gives mixed...Show More