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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

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From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to pwpodcast@wsj.com

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Jack Butler
Editor of Free Expression newsletter
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Hosts

Kyle Peterson
Host of Potomac Watch and a guiding discussion presence on WSJ Opinion programming
Matthew Hennessy
Host and editor with contributions across WSJ Opinion and Free Expression
Paul Gigot
Host of Potomac Watch, central moderator and editorial voice
Kate Odell
Co-host/analyst on Potomac Watch, contributes on editorial segments
Alicia Finley
Sage Economic Commentator and co-host influence on economic policy discussions

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Jillian Melchior is Amazing!

    Ms Melchior’s report on the status of the Ukraine war was very informative. She’s knowledgeable, professional, and articulate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WoodMorger
    United Statesa month ago
  • Opinions should NOT be used to lie about facts. It's not the first time I hear the hosts say wrong facts just so it fits their opinions that it's obviously to the right. Sometimes they will talk as if they are fair, but eventually will blame Democrats for everything. I listen only because I want to know what the right thinks, not because the facts are right. Take EVERYTHING it's said with a lot of salt

    Podcast Addict
    2
    it4eric
    2 months ago
  • More Continetti…

    less Allysia Finley. She has a voice built for print media. I have no idea if she is smart or interesting. I can’t get past the painful delivery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TuborgHavn
    United States3 months ago
  • Should be called the One-Sided Republicans BS story time.

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    MasterBlaster
    5 months ago
  • 5/11 guest was great.

    Hopefully Paul et al. leaned something

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    abp4567891234
    United States5 months ago

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A Starlink Slowdown in Ukraine?
Q: How do you read this Starlink interruption and what we know about it so far, and how it fits into a larger negotiation strategy from the Trump administration?
The panelists explain that there is relatively little confirmed information about the Starlink issue, but the perception is that Starlink disruptions are being used as leverage in negotiations with Ukraine and Russia. They discuss how the administration has alternated between pressure on Ukraine and outreach to Putin, suggesting a pattern of using various levers, including Starlink, to influence negotiations while avoiding direct escalation. The discussion also notes that the issue sits within a broader strategy where energy prices and geopolitical signaling intersect with U.S. diplomacy.
Justice Alito Recuses From the Supreme Court’s Big Climate Case
Q: What constitutional principles are at play beyond preemption in this debate?
The discussion includes the Dormant Commerce Clause, states' powers beyond their borders, and the balance of foreign policy authority relating to emissions regulation, which could complicate or support different outcomes for state versus federal control.
Justice Alito Recuses From the Supreme Court’s Big Climate Case
Q: What is the significance of Justice Alito's recusal for the case?
The recusal could lead to a 4-4 vote or influence the Court's approach to how it handles climate-liability cases, potentially delaying a clear resolution and prompting further litigation.
‘In the War Room’ After Six Months of Conflict with Iran
Q: Tell us a little bit about that dispute between Netanyahu and Galant after October 7.
Kaufman outlines that the War Room narrative centers on internal debates over whether to hit Hamas first or Hezbollah in the North, with Netanyahu often cast as a cautious voice aiming to prevent overreach while still addressing the aggression; the decision to focus on Gaza first was a balancing act to avoid a multi-front war while preserving Western support.
A New Exchange of Fire Between the U.S. and Iran
Q: What does the UNC controversy reveal about reforming university hiring and governance within large institutions?
The host and Colin Levy explain that independent schools within universities can protect intellectual diversity and debate, but face fierce internal resistance, and the UNC case illustrates the fragility of such experiments and the importance of presidential leadership and trustee support.

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A sharp, opinion-led political show featuring in-depth analysis of Washington developments, with a focus on policy, governance, and economic impacts. Regular discussions cover elections, congressional maneuvering, regulatory policy, and international affairs, often tying domestic politics to markets and technology. Noteworthy is the mix of high-profile editors, policymakers, and outside experts, delivering brisk, argued takes that aim to illuminate how power and policy intersect with everyday life and business.

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