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All Things with Kim Strassel
by The Wall Street Journal
From the Wall Street Journal Opinion page, “Potomac Watch” columnist Kim Strassel goes one-on-one with the newsmakers of the week: from candidates to campaign-managers, politicians to pollsters. The place to find news, insight and debate on both the overhyped and overlooked Washington storylines. Send your feedback to [email protected]
Episodes
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Sen. Bill Cassidy on Social Security Reform and Donald Trump’s ‘Majority of One’
As Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) serves out his term, he tells Kim Strassel that Donald Trump’s “majority of one” endorsements may cost Republicans seats in the Senate, and explains his own plan for “long shot” Social Security reform in a lame duck. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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Can Republicans Energize Their Voters?
One of the GOP's biggest midterm hurdles to keeping the House and Senate is low voter enthusiasm. Kim Strassel speaks with radio talk show host Lars Larson about tactics, and how best Donald Trump might use his rallies to energize people to the polls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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Sen. John Cornyn on Jack Smith, Ken Paxton and the GOP Midterm Chances
Is a Texas Senate seat in danger of turning blue? Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) talks to Kim Strassel about facing off against Jack Smith, the recent legislation on college sports, and the expensive GOP effort to elect Ken Paxton in Texas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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Sen. Susan Collins Responds to ProPublica: ‘A Disgraceful Smear Job’
Maine Senator Susan Collins battles for reelection in a race that already had its share of drama. Sen. Collins talks to Kim Strassel about what she calls a “partisan hit job” by ProPublica, and what the Senate could accomplish before the midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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The AI Panic Comes to Washington
Fears about artificial intelligence explode, but how worried should humans be? Kim Strassel speaks with Wall Street Journal columnist Andy Kessler about what's driving the worry, the political response, and how the AI debate will unfold in coming years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.…
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Can Republicans Save Their Majorities in Congress?
Republicans stage a Dallas midterm convention to raise enthusiasm, but polls remain grim. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and veteran pollster Scott Rasmussen discuss GOP trouble spots and if the "socialist" label is hurting Democrats. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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What's Next In the U.S.-Canada Trade War?
A growing U.S.-Canada trade war is posing real risk to North American supply chains and U.S. companies. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and the Cato Institute's Scott Lincicome examine how it started, the fallout, and how it might end. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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Magic Midterm Messages
What messages are resonating with midterm voters? On this episode of All Things, Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel explains why the politicians who are explaining policies—and alternatives—are the ones breaking through to fed-up Americans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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A Rosier 2026 Back-to-School Moment
Are parents' school choices looking better this fall? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Center for Education Reform founder Jeanne Allen about encouraging reforms and her upcoming book, “The Education Avengers.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com…
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The Left and Right Dabble in Anti-Capitalism
Far-left Democrats keep backing democratic socialism, but what is the state of free enterprise? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley about today’s economic climate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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Sen. Dan Sullivan on ‘Decoy Dan’ and Alaska's Battleground Senate Race
Control of the Senate in the midterm balance and Democrats are pouring money into Alaska. On this episode of All Things, Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan talks to Kim Strassel about the “decoy” candidate causing confusion for voters across the state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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Congress Returns for a Pre-Midterm Sprint
Congress is back from recess and is diving into a mountain of unfinished work, including a third reconciliation bill. But what’s in Reconciliation 3.0, and what else does the GOP plan to tackle? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Republican Study Committee Chair Rep. August...
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Midterm Splits on the Right and Left
Democratic Socialists candidates sweep the New York primary for U.S. House seats, further dividing a fractured Democratic party. And President Donald Trump escalates his feud with Senate Republicans over his Save America elections bill, unrepentant for his role in cashiering incumbents. What does...
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Vivek Ramaswamy’s Campaign Pledge: Make Ohio 'Greater' Than Ever
The coming midterms will feature a whopping 39 gubernatorial races, many for open seats. Ohio is shaping up to be one of the more competitive races, despite its solid GOP leanings. Entrepreneur, author and GOP nominee Vivek Ramaswamy joins Kim Strassel to talk about his race against Democrat Amy...
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Post-Iran, Will Donald Trump Turn His Eye to Ukraine?
Donald Trump is using the G7 summit in France to tout his deal with Iran, and to suggest he'll now turn more attention to the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. What's the latest in that conflict, and what more should the U.S. be doing? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with...
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NRSC Chair Tim Scott Handicaps the Senate Midterm Map
The 2026 primary season is in full swing, and both parties are gearing up for record midterm spending. As Republicans battle to maintain their Senate majority, where is the party placing its biggest bets? On this episode of All Things, National Republican Senatorial Campaign Chair Tim Scott (R.,...
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Mike Pence's Mission to Rekindle the Conservative Conscience
Donald Trump’s second presidential term has produced conservative victories, but has also sparked a populist right that is pushing the Republican Party away from its Reagan foundations. Former Vice President Mike Pence sees the movement once again at "a time for choosing," and is working to push…
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The Left's Exercise In Political Self-Deception
The Democratic Party ducked an honest discussion about why it lost 2024 presidential election, releasing an incomplete autopsy of Joe Biden’s abandoned campaign, Kamala Harris’ struggles, and the party's disconnect with voters. What's next for the left? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel...
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A Crucial Swing Senate Race in North Carolina
Primary season has come for the 2026 midterm election, and with razor-thin margins in both chambers of Congress, so-called purple states have become crucial battlegrounds for control of the Senate. In North Carolina, Republican Michael Whatley has secured his party’s nomination and will face off...
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The Imprisonment of Jimmy Lai
Donald Trump will travel to Beijing this week for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Trump has said that one issue he will bring up during the meeting is the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes against the National Security...
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Trump Launches 'Operation Freedom'
President Donald Trump announces “Project Freedom,” a new initiative to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran responds by launching missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates and U.S. warships. What does this mean for the fragile ceasefire and talks with Iran? On this episode of…
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Dana Perino on Presidential Security and Purple States
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has led to questions about how best to protect the president and other officials in a dangerous situation. What went right with the response to the shooting and what improvements can be made? On this episode of...
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Sen. Tom Cotton on the Iran Blockade, Reconciliation and Surveillance
The U.S. blockade of Iran continues amid an uncertain round of peace negotiations, while Congress wrestles with the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown and the looming lapse of a key foreign surveillance tool. On this episode of All Things, Intelligence Committee Chair Sen. Tom…
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The Red State Tax Revolution vs. the Blue State Exodus
A wave of flat-tax reforms is sweeping ‘red’ states, while blue jurisdictions like New York and California drive away more residents by going on a taxing binge. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel talks with Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist about the good news on taxes…
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What's a Successful Iran Endgame?
Donald Trump is now declaring the conflict with Iran will end in a matter of weeks. But with troops moving to the region and the future of the Strait of Hormuz still uncertain, how close is the United States to an actual endgame? And what does a successful end look like? On this episode of All...
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Congress Gets Serious About Reopening DHS--and Reconciliation 2.0
There’s chaos at American airports thanks to a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, but the Senate is finally getting serious about a deal. That might include Republicans finally tackling a new reconciliation bill. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel goes inside the negotiations with...
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A Tidal Wave of Momentum for School Choice
The school-choice wave rolls on, with reformers winning big victories from Texas to Kentucky. Teachers’ unions are losing the political battle, but are still waging ugly, rearguard actions. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with American Federation for Children CEO Tommy Schultz...
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Shannon Bream On the Supreme Court in the Age of Trump
For all of Donald Trump's headlines, the current Supreme Court is making an equally big mark on the nation. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with “Fox News Sunday” host and Fox chief legal correspondent Shannon Bream about the court's efforts to get the branches "back in their...
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What Comes Next in Iran?
U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top leaders, while wiping out much of Iran's military capacity. But what remains to be done, and what does the region look like when strikes end? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Foundation for...
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America’s Digital Currency Revolution
As America celebrates 250 years of political and economic freedom, the Securities and Exchange Commission is racing to make the U.S. the global leader in digital assets and cryptocurrencies. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins about his vision for...
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Donald Trump’s Deregulation Blitz
Donald Trump has issued some 225 executive orders, many aimed at rolling back regulatory overreach. How does his approach in his second term compare to that of his first? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and Competitive Enterprise Institute President Kent Lassman look at the...
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Senate Showdown in the Lone Star State
Texas Sen. John Cornyn in three weeks faces a primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton, a raucous contest that could factor into Republicans' ability to maintain their slight Senate majority. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Sen. Cornyn about the state of the race...
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Ben Shapiro on the State of the Conservative Movement
In recent appearances at Turning Point USA's America Fest and the Heritage Foundation, Ben Shapiro called out the danger from conservative commentators who host Hitler apologists and indulge in conspiracy theories. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel talks to the Daily Wire co-founder…
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Where Do Voters Stand on Immigration Amid the Minnesota Shootings?
Donald Trump made immigration policy central to his 2024 victory, and his successful closure of the border remains popular with voters. But in the wake of two law-enforcement shootings in Minnesota and amid protests across the country, where does the public stand now? On this episode of All…
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How Should the U.S. Respond to Iran's Brutal Crackdown?
Iran's regime continues its brutal treatment of protestors determined to overthrow the authoritarian government. President Trump is promising that help is on the way, but what should he do, and what should he avoid? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Foundation for Defense of...
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The Minnesota Fraud Scandal Claims Tim Walz’s Political Career
Crushed by the welfare-fraud scandal in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz-- Kamala Harris’s 2024 running mate --has ended his run for a third term and put his political career on pause. The Trump administration is meanwhile cracking down on Minnesota's fraud-riddled program. What does the scandal mean...
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2025 In Review: The Best of All Things with Kim Strassel
All Things ends the year with a look back at some of Kim’s favorite guests, including Sen. John Kennedy, Dana Perino, Mike Pence and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise on the GOP’s Healthcare and Permitting Reforms
Congress is racing through its final week of the year, with the House planning votes on two major reforms: Providing alternatives to costly Obamacare and fixing the National Environmental Policy Act permitting process. On this episode of All Things with Kim Strassel, House Majority Leader Steve...
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What Comes Next in the Comey and James Indictments
A federal judge dismissed the Trump Department of Justice lawsuits against former FBI director James Comey and New York attorney general Letitia James on procedural grounds, but could they be revived? And how? Also, where do things stand on the broader lawfare battlefield? On this episode of All...
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The Rising Cost of Healthcare and What To Do About It
Congress claims keeping healthcare premiums down is a top priority, with Democrats going so far as to shut down the government over extending ObamaCare subsidies. But what exactly is driving prices higher, and how should Washington go about truly fixing it? On this episode of All Things, Kim...
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A Prosecutor’s View of the Jeffrey Epstein Files
Now Congress has voted to require the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, what types of information are about to land, and what damage might that information cause? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel queries former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty about both the legal…
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Conservatives and the Rise of the 'New Right'
Tucker Carlson's interview with white supremacist Nick Fuentes--and Heritage Foundation President Kevin Robert's initial defense of it--is highlighting a rift in the conservative movement. While the Heritage president has since walked back that support, the fight underscores fringe elements of...
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The Tuesday Election Stakes
What will New York City's election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani mean for the future of the Democratic Party? Why is New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli so outperforming his Virginia counterpart, Winsome Earle-Sears? And how much will Tuesday's elections really matter...
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The Federal Shutdown's Other Casualty: The States
The shutdown pain for federal workers and programs like Obamacare is all the news, but the 50 states are also starting to feel the crunch. How and when did the states become so dependent on Washington, D.C. dollars and what's that doing to the national debt? On this episode of All Things, Kim...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson on Shutdown Risks and Democratic Demands
The government shutdown has been going on for more than three weeks, and neither side is budging. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel talks to House Speaker Mike Johnson about the closure calculations of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, why he hasn't yet sworn in Arizona's Adelita...
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Sen. John Kennedy on the Senate, Stupidity and Shutdowns
Louisiana Republican John Kennedy (R-L.A.)--also known as 'America's most quotable senator'--joins this episode of All Things with an update on the government closure, and the lowdown on his (hilarious) new book, 'How to Test Negative for Stupid.' Kim Strassel queries the senator on how he comes…
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Breaking Down the Shutdown
With negotiations at a standstill, the government is headed for a shutdown. Can Democrats sell a healthcare message, or will voters view this as yet more anti-Donald-Trump resistance? Is this a liability for the White House, or OMB Director Russ Vought's opportunity to produce more sweeping...
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Untangling the Free-Speech Muddle
Recent threats by Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute "hate speech" and by Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr to penalize ABC affiliates over Jimmy Kimmel's comments have thrust the nation into a muddled conversation over free speech. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel...
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Lawmaker Safety in the Wake of Charlie Kirk’s Murder
The assassination of Charlie Kirk and the rising tide of political violence is turning a spotlight on how best to keep Congress and other members of government safe. What kind of protection do political leaders have now, and what more do they need? What challenges come with protecting members…
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How to Tackle an Affordable-Housing Crisis
President Donald Trump is considering declaring a national housing emergency to deal with high home costs, but what can the federal government actually do, and will it make a difference? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben...
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From the Wall Street Journal Opinion page, “Potomac Watch” columnist Kim Strassel goes one-on-one with the newsmakers of the week: from candidates to campaign-managers, politicians to pollsters. The place to find news, insight and debate on both the overhyped and overlooked Washington storylines. Send your feedback to [email protected]
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