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Trump Pardons January 6th Defendants
45 mins; January 21, 2025
President Trump's Inaugural Address
45 mins; January 20, 2025
Looking Forward to Donald Trump's Inauguration
45 mins; January 17, 2025
Pam Bondi Faces the Senate
45 mins; January 16, 2025
Biden's Farewell Address
45 mins; January 15, 2025
Pete Hegseth Appears Before the Senate
45 mins; January 14, 2025
Gavin Newsom and âDisinformationâ
47 mins; January 13, 2025
Trump is Sentenced
45 mins; January 10, 2025
A National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter
45 mins; January 09, 2025
Biden's Farewell Interview
45 mins; January 08, 2025
Trump's "Gulf of America" Press Conference
45 mins; January 07, 2025
The Certification of Election Results on Capitol Hill
45 mins; January 06, 2025
The New House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader
45 mins; January 03, 2025
The Terrorism Attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas
45 mins; January 02, 2025
FLASHBACK SHOW: Best of RCP
41 mins; January 01, 2025
A Year in Review - 2024
44 mins; December 30, 2024
Does the Fight Over Visas for Tech Workers Indicate a Deeper Division Within the Trump Coalition?
45 mins; December 27, 2024
Will Rep. Mike Johnsonâs Speakership Survive 2025?
45 mins; December 26, 2024
FLASHBACK SHOW - Best of RCP
45 mins; December 24, 2024
The Release of the House Ethics Committee Report on Matt Gaetz
45 mins; December 23, 2024
The Influence Wielded by Elon Musk
45 mins; December 20, 2024
Donald Trump vs. Mike Johnson on Shutting Down the Government
45 mins; December 19, 2024
Government Shutdown, Liz Cheney, Rahm Emanuel, and Bidenâs Pardons
46 mins; December 18, 2024
Will President Trump Force Federal Workers to End Remote Work?
45 mins; December 17, 2024
Trump Presser, Army-Navy Game, and Kamala Harris Running for CA Governor
45 mins; December 16, 2024
TIME Magazineâs New Cover Article on Donald Trump, the FBIâs Involvement in the Events of January 6th, and Mysterious Drone Sightings Around New Jersey
46 mins; December 13, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray Announces He Will Resign, President Biden Grants 1500 Commutations, and Kari Lake will Lead the International Broadcasting Agency
46 mins; December 12, 2024
Some Congressional Democrats Say They Will Work with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship and Will President Biden Pardon People Targeted by Donald Trump?
46 mins; December 11, 2024
The Background of Suspected Shooter Luigi Mangione, President Biden's Speech at the Brooking Institute, and Why Democratic Senators Have Declined to Meet with Tulsi Gabbard
46 mins; December 10, 2024
The Politics of 2 Criminal Cases, the Collapse of the Assad Regime in Syria, and Reactions to Comments Donald Trump Made to Kristen Welker
46 mins; December 09, 2024
Reactions Over the Murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Mayor Eric Adams Signals He May Change N. Y. to a Non-Sanctuary City, and Analysts Say the Trump Administration is Shifting their Anti-Terror Efforts Away from White Supremacy
45 mins; December 06, 2024
Mitt Romneyâs Exit from the Senate, the LPGAâs Decision to Require Tour Golfers to be Female at Birth, and Will the White House Issue âPreemptive Pardonsâ for Government Officials Who Might be Targeted by the New Trump Administration?
44 mins; December 05, 2024
SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments Over a Law that Bars âGender Affirming Careâ on Minors, the Result of the Final House Race, and Pete Hegsethâs Mom Explains Her Critical Letter to Him on Fox News
43 mins; December 04, 2024
New Reporting on Pete Hegseth, Biden Visits Angola, and Trump to Attend Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
45 mins; December 03, 2024
The Reaction to Hunter Bidenâs Pardon, the Nomination of Kash Patel to Head the FBI, and MSNBCâs Reaction to Revelations that Host Al Sharptonâs Foundation Received $500 Thousand from the Harris Campaign Just Days Before He Interviewed Her
44 mins; December 02, 2024
RCP Holiday Flashback Podcast
45 mins; November 29, 2024
The History of Thanksgiving in America
45 mins; November 28, 2024
Kamala Harrisâ Video Remarks to Supporters, the Nomination of Jay Bhattacharya to Head the National Institutes of Health, and Harris Advisor David Plouffe Reveals Harrisâ Internal Polling Never Showed Her With a Lead
45 mins; November 27, 2024
Jack Smith Dismisses the Federal Cases Against Donald Trump, Bidenâs Proposal to Add Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Weight Loss Drugs, and Repercussions from Trumpâs Plan to Place a 25% Tariff on Imports from Canada and Mexico
45 mins; November 26, 2024
Democratsâ Reactions to Trumpâs Plans, Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondiâs Possible Role in Pardoning the January 6th Defendants, and a New CBSNews/YouGov Poll that Shows a Majority of Americans Approve of the Trump Transition So Far
45 mins; November 25, 2024
The Nomination of Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to Lead the Justice Department, the Arrest Warrant for Israelâs Prime Minister Bebe Netenyahu, and What's Next for Matt Gaetz?
45 mins; November 22, 2024
The Withdrawal of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, the Status of Pete Hegsethâs Nomination to the Dept. of Defense, and the Upcoming Conflict Between Local Leaders and the Trump Administration Over Deportation of Illegal Immigrants
45 mins; November 21, 2024
Trump's Latest Cabinet Nominations, Comcastâs Decision to Spin Off MSNBC, and a Look at a New Television Ad from Jaguar
45 mins; November 20, 2024
The Senate Race Recount in Pennsylvania, the Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, and Will Democrats Choose Kamala Harris to Run for President in 2028?
45 mins; November 19, 2024
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski Meeting with Donald Trump, Reports of Conflict Between Elon Musk and Trump Advisors, and Ukraine to Use Long-Range Missiles Supplied by the US
45 mins; November 18, 2024
The Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be Trumpâs HHS Secretary, Trumpâs Promise to End âWokenessâ in Education, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to Lead the Interior Department
45 mins; November 15, 2024
Republicans Take the House, the Nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, and Tulsi Gabbardâs Nomination as Director of National Intelligence
45 mins; November 14, 2024
Senator John Thune of South Dakota as Senate Leader, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Being Named Co-Heads of Trumpâs New Department of Government Efficiency, and Donald Trumpâs Meeting with Joe Biden at the White House.
45 mins; November 13, 2024
Trump's Latest Cabinet Picks, the Fight to Lead Republicans in the Senate, and What GOP Control of the House Will Mean for Trumpâs Agenda.
45 mins; November 12, 2024
Trumpâs Options for Key Figures in his New Administration, Democratic Challenges to the Results of the Pennsylvania Senate Race, and FEMA Avoiding Trump Homes After Hurricane Milton
45 mins; November 11, 2024
The Results of the Senate Race in Pennsylvania, Whether the GOP Will Win Control of the House, and Trumpâs Appointment of Susi Wiles as the First Female White House Chief of Staff
45 mins; November 08, 2024
How Democratic Leadership is Reacting to Donald Trumpâs Victory, the Trump Transition Process, and Who is in Line to Fill Trump's Key Cabinet Positions?
45 mins; November 07, 2024
Election Results and Reactions
44 mins; November 06, 2024
RCP LIVE Election Day
45 mins; November 05, 2024
The Final Hours in the Race for the White House
45 mins; November 04, 2024
Donald Trump's Comments about Liz Cheney, a New Marist Polls that Shows Harris Leading in the âBlue Wallâ States, and Early Voting in Swing States
45 mins; November 01, 2024
The Role of Unforced Errors in Politics and Baseball, Brand New Polls, and a Look at the Trump Campaignâs Response to Joe Biden Calling Trump Supporters âGarbage.â
45 mins; October 31, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris' Speech at the Ellipse, the Washington Postâs Investigation of Owner Jeff Bezos, and Reactions to President Bidenâs Comments Calling Trump Voters âGarbage"
45 mins; October 30, 2024
Previewing Kamala Harris' Address from the Ellipse, New National and Swing-State Polls, and More Reactions to Donald Trumpâs Rally at Madison Square Garden
45 mins; October 29, 2024
The Madison Square Garden Trump Rally, Trumpâs New Lead in the RCP Average of National Head-to-Head Polls, and a Preview of Kamala's Address on the Ellipse
45 mins; October 28, 2024
Trump Ties Harris in Head to Head RCP Average, Clinton Calls Trump a Fascist, and The Washington Post Refuses to Endorse Either Candidate
45 mins; October 25, 2024
Kamala Harrisâ Appearance at a CNN Town Hall, New Swing State Polls, and the Debate Among Third-Party Candidates
45 mins; October 24, 2024
Looking Forward to Tonightâs CNN Town Hall, Brand New Polls, and Are Democrats Worried that the Momentum is Turning Against Kamala Harris?
45 mins; October 23, 2024
Both Candidates Path to Victory in the Electoral College, New Georgia Polls that Show Trump with a Slight Lead, and the Decision by CBS to NOT Release the Transcript of the 60 Minutes Interview with Kamala Harris
45 mins; October 22, 2024
Both Presidential Candidates' Policy Positions are Aimed at Appealing to Narrow Constituencies, New Polls that Show Harris with a One-Point Lead, and Donald Trump Serves Customers at McDonalds
45 mins; October 21, 2024
The Al Smith Dinner, the State of Both Partiesâ Get-Out-the-Vote Efforts, and a Plan for the British Labour Party to Send Volunteers to Work on the Harris Campaign
45 mins; October 18, 2024
Kamala Harris' Appearance with Bret Baier on Fox News, New Polls, and Donald Trumpâs Appearance on Univision
45 mins; October 17, 2024
Trumpâs Embrace of Tariffs, New Polls Showing a Mixed Picture, and Leaks Causing Strife in the Harris Campaign
45 mins; October 16, 2024
Kamala Harris Doing Interviews with Bret Baier and Joe Rogan, People Passing Out at a Trump Rally, and Harris' New Plan for Black Males
45 mins; October 15, 2024
The Importance of Columbus Day, the Latest Polls, and the Senate Races in Texas and Nebraska
45 mins; October 14, 2024
Kamala Harris' Campaign Push for Men, the Latest WSJ Polls, and Donald Trump's Promised Tax Breaks
45 mins; October 11, 2024
Hurricane Politics, the Latest Battleground State Polls, and Trump's Play for New York
45 mins; October 10, 2024
President Bidenâs âRevenge Tourâ, Kamala Harrisâ Most Recent Media Appearances, and Howard Sternâs Experiences with Donald Trump.
44 mins; October 09, 2024
The Politics of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Kamala Harrisâ Media Blitz, and New Polls that Show Kamala Harris with a 3-Point Lead Over Trump
45 mins; October 08, 2024
The Anniversary of the October 7th Massacre in Israel, Kamala Harrisâ Upcoming Media Plans, and Tim Walzâ Appearance on Fox News Sunday
45 mins; October 07, 2024
The Recovery Efforts for Victims of Hurricane Helene, the New Jobs Report, and Will Liz Cheney's Speech Sway Republican Voters?
45 mins; October 04, 2024
The Unsealing of Jack Smithâs Brief on Donald Trump, the Latest Swing State Polls, and President Bidenâs Visit to Survey Damage from Hurricane Helene
45 mins; October 03, 2024
The Performances of J.D. Vance and Tim Walz During Last Nightâs Vice-Presidential Debate, How the Media is Responding to It, and Will There be Another Presidential Debate Before the Election?
45 mins; October 02, 2024
The Biden Administrationâs Response to the Missile Attack of Israel by Iran, Predictions for the Walz/ Vance Debate, and President Jimmy Carter's 100th Birthday
44 mins; October 01, 2024
Looking Ahead to Tomorrow's Vice-Presidential Debate on CBS, New Swing State Polls, and President Bidenâs Handling of Hurricane Helene
45 mins; September 30, 2024
Kamala Harrisâ Campaign Appearance at the US Border with Mexico, the Conflict Within the Heritage Foundation, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyâs Visit with Joe Biden and Donald Trump
43 mins; September 27, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harrisâ First Solo Network News Interview, New Poll Results Showing Growing Democratic Strength in Texas, and Harrisâ Decision to Visit the US/Mexican Border Tomorrow
45 mins; September 26, 2024
Kamala Harrisâ Economic Policy Speech in Pittsburgh, New Poll Results Showing Republicans Leading Democrats in Terms of Party Affiliation, and Looking Forward to Harris' First Solo Interview on MSNBC
45 mins; September 25, 2024
President Joe Bidenâs Appearance Today at the United Nations, President Volodymr Zelinskyâs Comments Criticizing Trump and J.D. Vance, and Donald Trumpâs Speech in Savannah, Georgia
45 mins; September 24, 2024
Kamala Harrisâ Decision Not to Attend the Al Smith Dinner in New York, the Letter Written by the Alleged Trump Assassin, and the Politics of a Second Presidential Debate Before Election Day
45 mins; September 23, 2024
Kamala Harrisâ Virtual Campaign Event with Oprah Winfrey, the Harris Campaign is Outspending the Trump Campaign by a Factor of 20 to 1 on Digital Advertising, and Donald Trumpâs Appearance at the Israeli American Council National Summit
45 mins; September 20, 2024
The Teamster Unionâs Decision to Endorse Neither Presidential Candidate, New Polls that Show Housing Costs are a Major Voter Issue, and New Polls that Show Kamala Harris Up with Black Voters in Swing States
45 mins; September 19, 2024
Kamala Harrisâ Appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists, New Reporting on Voter Preferences in the Swing States, and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre's Remarks About Toning Down Rhetoric
45 mins; September 18, 2024
The Latest News on the 2nd Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump, a Look at Brand New Polls from Swing States, and the New Feature Film âAm I Racist?â
45 mins; September 17, 2024
The Political Impact of the Second Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump, Kamala Harrisâ First Solo TV Interview, and Calls for Politicians of Both Parties to Tone Down Their Rhetoric.
47 mins; September 16, 2024
The Potential Impact of a Government Shutdown on Competitive House Races, the Risk of Escalation in the Ukraine War, and Will ABC Have an External Review of their Presidential Debate Conduct?
47 mins; September 13, 2024
Reactions Over the Presidential Debate, the Latest Swing State Polls, and Does Winning the Debate Translate into Victory ?
47 mins; September 12, 2024
Last Night's Presidential Debate, the Performance of ABC Debate Hosts David Muir and Linsey Davis, and Will Trump and Harris Agree to a Second Debate?
47 mins; September 11, 2024
The Impact of the Presidential Debate, the State of the Race for the Senate, and the Harris Campaignâs New Policy Pages on their Website
47 mins; September 10, 2024
Looking Forward to Tomorrowâs Presidential Debate, the Latest New York Times/Sienna Poll, and Donald Trumpâs Changing Position on Marijuana Legalization
47 mins; September 09, 2024
Looking Ahead to Next Weekâs Presidential Debate, New Polls that Show Tightening Senate Races, and the Return of Anti-Israeli Protests on US Campuses
47 mins; September 06, 2024
DOJ Says Vladimir Putin is Trying to Sway Voters in Favor of Donald Trump, Do Democrats or Republicans Have a Better Effort to Get-Out-the-Vote?, and Trump Says He'll Name Elon Musk to Head a Commission on Government Efficiency
47 mins; September 05, 2024
The Effect of Recent Immigration on the US Economy, New Swing State Polls from CNN, and Can Harris Win with a âVibesâ Strategy?
47 mins; September 04, 2024
The Trump/Harris Race, Tim Walzâ Avoidance of a Question About Gaza Hostages, and Looking Forward to Key Events in September