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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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Recent Guests

Eva Moskowitz
Founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools
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Episode: Eva Moskowitz on NYC Charters, a Florida Expansion, and the Schools 'Crisis'
Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Former Secretary General of NATO and former Prime Minister of Denmark
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Episode: A Former NATO Chief on Putin, Ukraine, and a European 'Drone Wall'
Suzy Welch
Professor of management practice at NYU's Stern School of Business, author, and former editor of Harvard Business Review.
NYU Stern School of Business
Episode: What Does Gen Z Want From the Workplace?
Ron Johnson
U.S. Senator from Wisconsin
United States Senate
Episode: Sen. Ron Johnson Wants to End Government Shutdowns for Good
Roland Fryer
Professor of Economics at Harvard and founder of Equal Opportunity Ventures
Harvard University
Episode: Roland Fryer Says the Educational Tragedy Is 'We Already Know What Works'
Walter Russell Mead
Global View columnist for The Wall Street Journal and professor at the University of Florida's Hamilton Center.
Hudson Institute, The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Donald Trump’s Role in the New International Order
Allen Guelzo
Distinguished historian and co-author of 'The Golden Thread, A History of the Western Tradition'
Princeton University
Episode: The Crisis of Confidence in the Western Tradition
Everett Kelly
National president of the American Federation of Government Employees
American Federation of Government Employees
Episode: Trump Ends Union Contracts for Thousands of Federal Workers
Jillian Melchior
Editorial board member based in London, covering the war in Ukraine for the Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Putin's Drone Swarms and the View From a Kyiv Bomb Shelter

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Kyle Peterson
Co-host and Editorial Page Columnist with insights on critical news developments and political analysis.

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    This was an excellent podcast on nato’s position with Russia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jmomhall
    United States20 days ago
  • Video on Apple Podcasts

    Why not release the videos on Apple Podcasts? I know they are available on YouTube, but it would be nice to have them in one place.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AregularWSJListener
    United Statesa month ago
  • Such a good podcast

    I love this pod … thoughtful anI informed and always tackles the top issues of the day with independent analysis and a view towards free markets.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amanverjee
    United States2 months ago
  • 5-Stars but only bc of Kim Strassel!

    I look forward to hearing Kimberly as much as I enjoy reading her insightful editorials.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeterinSC
    United States2 months ago
  • “Mr. Trump”

    Is it too much to ask that WSJ refer to him as President Trump?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JustinT76
    United States2 months ago

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How Trump Brokered the Israel-Hamas Peace Deal
Q: How did we get to this point? What does it say about Trump's negotiating on foreign policy?
Trump reversed the U.S. position by openly supporting Israel, giving Netanyahu more freedom to negotiate a deal that aligns with American interests while squeezing Hamas.
A Former NATO Chief on Putin, Ukraine, and a European 'Drone Wall'
Q: What is the idea behind Denmark welcoming Ukrainian defense companies?
The main idea is to protect the Ukrainian defense production against Russian attacks and to benefit the Danish defense industry from cooperation with Ukrainian firms.
A Former NATO Chief on Putin, Ukraine, and a European 'Drone Wall'
Q: What do you think that Putin is doing and how forcefully should NATO respond to these?
NATO should respond much more forcefully because what we are seeing now is Putin testing our resolve.
A Former NATO Chief on Putin, Ukraine, and a European 'Drone Wall'
Q: What message are you bringing to policymakers you're meeting in DC?
I hope the United States appreciates that the Europeans are doing much more now regarding investment in defense, including support for Ukraine.
Sen. Ron Johnson Wants to End Government Shutdowns for Good
Q: What is the response that you're getting from your colleagues about this idea to just have a flat continuing resolution automatically?
Johnson noted that government shutdowns are managed differently depending on the party in power, and he advocates for a bipartisan approach to avoid government shutdowns and their consequences.

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