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RealClear Podcasts go behind the headlines covering the most interesting topics and news of the day. From the president’s first 100 days to an in-depth look at the administrative state, listeners can count on RealClear’s Washington Bureau to start the smartest conversations on the issues that matter most.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 5 - Interview with Rob Joyce, Sr. Advisor to the NSA Director: Securing Cyberspace

    Episode 5 - Interview with Rob Joyce, Sr. Advisor to the NSA Director: Securing Cyberspace by RealClearPolitics

  2. Episode 4 - Alamo Bowl Winners: UVA Cyber Defense Team

    Carl Cannon & Andrew Walworth interview the winners of the 2018 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC), the University of Virginia Cyber Defense Team, and Dwayne Williams, NCCDC director.

  3. Interview with David Sanger: Is Cyber ‘The Perfect Weapon?’

    RealClear Cyber Today host Andrew Walworth discusses the future of cyber conflict and the quickly evolving world of cyber strategy with New York Times National Security Correspondent David Sanger, author of the new book The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage and Fear in the Cyber Age. In an era marked...

  4. Episode 2 - NATO and the Next Great Battlefield

    In this series scheduled to run from April to July, RealClearPolitics and RealClearDefense will take an in-depth look at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and the warfare of the 21st century. The series will examine how the world’s leaders are using cyber-espionage to fundamentally...

  5. Episode 1 - The Cost of Cyber Crime

    In this series scheduled to run from April to July, RealClearPolitics and RealClearDefense will take an in-depth look at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and the warfare of the 21st century. The series will examine how the world’s leaders are using cyber-espionage to fundamentally...

  6. Episode 6: Trump and the Fate of the Administrative State

    In this sixth and final episode, Tony talks with the Claremont Institute’s John Marini about the origins of the administrative state and the current political scene. A professor of political science at the University of Nevada-Reno, Marini argues that centralized bureaucracy has displaced the...

  7. Episode 5: Reforming the Administrative State

    In this fifth episode, Tony talks with Elaine Kamarck of the Brookings Institution and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. A founding director of the Clinton administration's National Performance Review, she makes a case for reforming rather than abandoning the administrative state by...

  8. Episode 4: Empowering the Administrative State

    The Future of the Administrative State is a weekly podcast, hosted by RealClearPolicy editor Tony Mills, that explores the virtues and vices of administrative power in the era of Trump. In this fourth episode, Tony talks with Nicholas Bagley, a professor of law at the University of Michigan, who...

  9. Episode 3: The Case for the Administrative State

    The Future of the Administrative State is a weekly podcast, hosted by RealClearPolicy editor Tony Mills, that explores the virtues and vices of administrative power in the era of Trump. In this third episode, Tony talks with Paul Verkuil, former chairman of the Administrative Conference of the...

  10. Episode 2: Confronting the Administrative Threat

    The Future of the Administrative State is a weekly podcast, hosted by RealClearPolicy editor Tony Mills, that explores the virtues and vices of administrative power in the era of Trump. In this second episode, Tony talks with Columbia Law School’s Philip Hamburger, author of 'Is Administrative…

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  11. Episode 1: Deconstructing the Administrative State

    The Future of the Administrative State is a weekly podcast, hosted by RealClearPolicy editor Tony Mills, that explores the virtues and vices of administrative power in the era of Trump. In this first episode, Tony talks with Adam White of the Hoover Institution who breaks down the meaning of the...

  12. Politics Is Everything Episode 6: Sports

    Politics Is Everything Episode 6: Sports by RealClearPolitics

  13. Politics Is Everything Episode 5: Fashion

    In episode five of “Politics is Everything, Caitlin Huey-Burns looks at the connection between politics and fashion. She talks with Kate Bennett of CNN, who is a former fashion editor and covers the first lady, and with Robin Givhan, fashion editor for the Washington Post.

  14. Politics Is Everything Episode 4: Food

    In episode four of “Politics is Everything,” Caitlin Huey-Burns examines the relationship between politics and food. She speaks with Maura Judkis, food and culture reporter for the Washington Post, and Cornell University professor David Sherwyn.

  15. Politics Is Everything Episode 3: Commencement Addresses

    Third episode of Politics Is Everything

  16. Politics is Everything Episode 2: Media

    Politics is Everything Episode 2: Media by RealClearPolitics

  17. Politics is Everything Episode 1: Comedy

    The first episode explores the world of late night comedy, where certain programs that have focused more on politics have seen an uptick in ratings. Guests include Sopan Deb of the New York Times and Ben Terris of the Washington Post, along with Professor Sophia McClennen, an expert on satire and...

  18. The First 100 Days - Episode 14

    In our final episode, RealClearPolitics managing editor Emily Goodin talks to Cliff Sims, Special Assistant to the President and Assistant Communications Director for White House Message Strategy, about the president’s first 100 days. Then RealClearWorld editor Joel Weickgenant talks with Robert...

  19. The First 100 Days - Episode 13

    In our thirteenth episode, RealClearPolitics co-founder and publisher Tom Bevan talks with Richard Haass, the president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about President Trump’s foreign policy. Then RealClearScience editor Ross Pomeroy talks with Valorie Aquino, the National Co-Chair of the...

  20. The First 100 Days - Episode 12

    In our twelfth episode, RealClearEducation editor Christopher Beach travels to Kansas City, Missouri, to talk with Awais Sufi, President and CEO of SchoolSmartKC, about the launch of his new education nonprofit dedicated to closing the achievement gap in Kansas City public schools. He also speaks...

  21. The First 100 Days - Episode 11

    In our eleventh episode, Bureau Chief Carl Cannon speaks with former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle about the role of the filibuster in the Senate. And RealClearPolicy editor Tony Mills talks with the Hoover Institute’s Adam White about the legal impact Neil Gorsuch will have on the Supreme...

  22. The First 100 Days - Episode 10

    In our tenth episode, RealClearPolicy’s Tony Mills talks with Brookings Institution’s Bill Gale about tax reform and the upcoming battle in Congress. And RealClearDefense editor David Craig talks with Metin Gurcan, a columnist for Al-Monitor's Turkey Pulse, about the Middle East.

  23. The First 100 Days - Episode 9

    In our ninth episode, RealClearPolitics national political correspondent Caitlin Huey Burns talks to Dan Holler, the Vice President of Heritage Action, a conservative group opposed to the GOP healthcare bill. And RealClearWorld editor Joel Weickgenant talks with Kaj Leers, the campaign analyst…

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  24. The First 100 Days - Episode 8

    In our eighth episode, RealClearDefense editor David Craig and RealClearBooks editor John Waters talk with Sen. John McCain about the upcoming defense budget and the Russian hacking allegations.

  25. The First 100 Days - Episode 7

    In our seventh episode, congressional correspondent James Arkin talks with Rep. Mark Meadows, the chairman of the House Freedom Caucus. Then, RealClearPolicy editor Tony Mills talks with Jonathan Rauch of the Atlantic.

  26. The First 100 Days - Episode 6

    In our sixth episode, associate editor A.B. Stoddard has an exclusive interview with Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer. Then, RealClearWorld editor Kevin Sullivan talks with Al-Monitor Diplomatic correspondent Laura Rozen about Trump's Mideast policy.

  27. The First 100 Days - Episode 5

    In our fifth episode, congressional correspondent James Arkin talks with Angel Padilla and Sarah Dohl of Indivisible – a group organizing the protests of congressional townhall meetings. Then, RealClearEducation editor Chris Beach talks with Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, the…

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  28. The First 100 Days - Episode 4

    In our fourth episode, national political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns talks with Jamie Harrison and Ray Buckley, two of the candidates for Democratic National Committee Chairman. Then, RealClearDefense editor David Craig talks to two officials from the Center for a New American Security:...

  29. The First 100 Days - Episode 3

    In our third episode, In our third episode, Congressional Correspondent James Arkin talks with Rep. Kevin Brady, the new chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, about Obamacare repeal and tax reform. RealClearEnergy Editor Bill Murray talks with Sen. Heidi Heitkamp about the keystone...

  30. The First 100 Days - Episode 2

    In our second episode, RealClearMarkets editor John Tamny talks to Steve Forbes about Treasury Secretary Nominee Steve Mnuchin and the future of the Affordable Care Act.

  31. The First 100 Days - Episode 1

    In our first episode, Managing Editor Emily Goodin talks with former Bush press secretary Ari Fleischer about the first impressions the Trump administration is making and its relationship with the press. Then, Joel Weickgenant, the managing editor of RealClearWorld, talks to Vaira Vike Freiberga,...

  32. In The Arena - Episode 10

    In this episode, Elections Analyst David Byler sits down with Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende to dissect the political dynamics in swing states while taking us on a final tour of the Electoral College map. White House Correspondent Alexis Simendinger discusses with the White House Transition...

  33. In The Arena - Episode 9: New Hampshire

    In this episode, National Political Correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns looks at the battleground state of New Hampshire, especially its competitive Senate race. Elections Analyst David Byler speaks with George Washington University Professor John Sides, who runs the Monkey Cage Blog at the…

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  34. In The Arena - Episode 8

    In this episode, RealClearPolitic’s election analyst David Byler talks with Stanford University professor Doug Rivers about online polling and White House correspondent Alexis Simendinger talks with Michael McDonald of the University of Florida about early voting.

  35. In The Arena - Episode 7: Wisconsin

    In this episode of “In the Arena,” David Byler interviews Monmouth University Polling Institute director Patrick Murray about the science behind the polls. And Tom Bevan talks with director of the Marquette poll Charles Franklin about the battle for the Badger State.

  36. In The Arena - Episode 6: Millennial Voters

    In this episode, polling analyst David Byler talks with Dr. Robert Jones of the Public Religion Research Institute about what effect religious and demographic trends have on the 2016 election. Managing editor Emily Goodin has the spin from inside the spin room at the vice presidential debate. And...

  37. In The Arena - Episode 5: Iowa

    In this episode, national political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns talked with Iowa GOP chairman Jeff Kaufmann and Norm Sterzenbach, a Des Moines-based Democratic strategist, about the battleground state of Iowa. Polling analyst David Byler chatted with David Seawright of Deep Root Analytics about…

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  38. In The Arena - Episode 4: Pennsylvania

    In the fourth episode, RealClear’s polling analyst David Byler asked Dartmouth College political scientist Brendan Nyhan why voters cling to myths and misconceptions during elections. RealClearPolitics White House Correspondent Alexis Simendinger asked Professor Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director…

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  39. In The Arena - Episode 3: North Carolina

    In the third episode, polling analyst David Byler examines the national numbers race with help from the Cook Report’s David Wasserman. And national political correspondent Rebecca Berg explains why North Carolinians are getting so much attention from the presidential nominees when she speaks with...

  40. In The Arena - Episode 2: Florida

    In the second episode, RealClearPolitics’ polling expert David Byler talked numbers with Kyle Kondik of Larry Sabato’s “Crystal Ball”; congressional correspondent James Arkin interviewed Kevin McGlaughlin, deputy executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee; Bureau Chief…

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  41. In The Arena - Episode 1: Ohio

    The inaugural edition of “In the Arena” features RealClearPolitics’ polling experts David Byler and Sean Trende discussing the numbers race, RCP co-founder and publisher Tom Bevan speaking with Republican National Committee chief strategist Sean Spicer; and reporters Caitlin Huey-Burns and James...

  42. Trailhead - Episode 9: Conventions

    As the primary season transitions into the general election, the parties converge on their conventions to settle final differences and rally around the nominee. RCP discusses with Kyle Downey, press secretary to the 2012 GOP convention.

  43. Trailhead - Episode 8: Running Mates

    Trailhead - Episode 8: Running Mates by RealClearPolitics

  44. Trailhead - Episode 7: The Press

    Candidates often attack the press - but they also rely on them to get their message out during a primary. RCP talks with Jason Noble, chief political reporter for the Des Moines Register; and Sasha Issenberg, reporter for Bloomberg Politics and author of "The Victory Lab."

  45. Trailhead - Episode 6: Campaign Staff

    Behind the candidate and behind the scenes, vast teams make the campaign work. RCP discusses with Doug Stafford, former chief strategist for Rand Paul; and Lanhee Chen, a former policy adviser to Marco Rubio.

  46. Trailhead - Episode 5: Campaign Surrogates

    For character witnesses in a presidential primary, candidates turn to a cast of elected officials and other prominent supporters to vouch for their bona fides. But a good surrogate can be hard to find. RCP discusses with Rep. Jeff Duncan, a South Carolina Republican, who campaigned on behalf of…

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  47. Trailhead - Episode 4: Advertising

    Glistening wheat fields, fluttering American flags, young children on a playground: Campaign ads can be formulaic — but they aren’t always. RCP discusses with Liz Mair of Make America Awesome PAC; and Will Ritter, Poolhouse co-founder and former Marco Rubio media consultant.

  48. Trailhead - Episode 3: Fundraising

    Fundraising is the lifeblood of a campaign, but where do super PACs fit in a primary? RCP discusses with Charlie Spies, former attorney and treasurer for Right To Rise, the pro-Jeb Bush super PAC; and Caroline Wren, former finance director at Security Is Strength, the pro-Lindsey Graham super PAC.

  49. Trailhead - Episode 2: Food

    The campaign trail often leads to diners and BBQ joints, where candidates attempt to showcase their everyman authenticity. RCP discusses with Tom Rath, former adviser to John Kasich; Tommy Stevenson, owner of Tommy’s Country Ham House; and Hogan Gidley, former adviser to Mike Huckabee.

  50. Trailhead - Episode 1: Debates

    Debates are a hallmark of the primary process, with extremely high stakes: some candidacies die on debate stages, while for others the stage is a launchpad. How do debates come together, and why do they matter? RCP discusses with Steve Duprey, RNC debates committee chairman; Mo Elleithee…

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