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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal
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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

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Matthew Continetti
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Eva Moskowitz
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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'

Hosts

Kyle Peterson
Host and co-host discussing political issues with colleagues and engaging in thoughtful debate.
Paul Gigot
Host providing analysis on political developments and exploring critical perspectives.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • Excellent Episode

    The 11/28 episode about US military preparedness hosted by Kate O’Dell was best in a long time. No snarky political side comments, just really intelligent questions and analysis, letting the guest speak, and thought-provoking commentary. I would definitely enjoy more like this.

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    Blubba Be Gone
    United States11 days ago
  • Neocon slop

    Sure, what Americans really need is to keep funding more death.

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    OkMediocre
    United States19 days ago
  • Kimberley Strassel is a fraud.

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    Seyfert
    a month ago
  • Long-time listener but show is not bipartisan anymore

    As an independent, I try to find news that highlights both sides of political spectrum. But over the past 10-12 months, the show has gone full conservative. Several comments have been made that leave me bewildered because in all honesty, the GOP of 2025 is NOT the GOP of 1985 so why are we normalizing their crazy behavior? For instance, you would think that every American would want the Epstein files to be released for the sake of the survivors and to hold pedophiles accountable. But during that... more

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    WTFAmerica1
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mostly balanced

    The podcast is mostly balanced but at times lean to the right. With regard to the Obamacare and republicans’ efforts to dismantle it, we have not seen a proposed alternative by the right. Instead of beating up what they are not in favor of, come up with a tangible solution or alternative, so it can be debated and put up for vote.

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    Rayxzs
    United Statesa month ago

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Is the U.S. Prepared for the Next War?
Q: What is driving the influx of private capital into the defense space?
Seth Jones points out that there's a combination of commercial interest in military tech and a rise in patriotism following events like the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Is the U.S. Prepared for the Next War?
Q: How acute is the problem of the U.S. adopting new military technologies?
Seth Jones articulates that the U.S. recognizes the importance of drones and other technologies, but there are challenges in production and operational integration.
Is the U.S. Prepared for the Next War?
Q: What did you think was missing in the conversation that prompted you to write this book?
Seth Jones highlights the significant growth of the Chinese defense industrial base and the lack of U.S. preparedness in comparison.
Trump’s Affordability Pitch: Tariff Dividends and 50-Year Mortgages?
Q: Who would want a 50-year mortgage?
A lot of people would want it because they may compare monthly payments and think they can afford a house sooner.
An Election Preview and the Emerging Antisemitism on the Right
Q: What has surprised you so far about the races for governor?
So far, the races are trending pretty much as expected, with a lack of significant surprises in New Jersey and Virginia.

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