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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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Iran still poses a threat to oil products flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, but where does the U.S.-Israel alliance stand after October 7? Elliot Kaufman joins Paul Gigot to discuss the current stalemate and his new book, “In the War Room.”

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Press reports suggest the Trump Administration is drafting a proposal to spend federal welfare dollars on stay-at-home parents. Plus, a new report from the American Enterprise Institute reveals what teachers are studying in graduate school.

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Recent Guests

David Crowley
Data Center advocate (Milwaukee County Executive)
Milwaukee County
Episode: Donald Trump's Case for Building More Data Centers: Taxes, Jobs and Chinese AI
John Husted
Ohio Senator
Ohio Senate (formerly)
Episode: Donald Trump's Case for Building More Data Centers: Taxes, Jobs and Chinese AI
Tom Tiffany
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate
Wisconsin political office
Episode: Donald Trump's Case for Building More Data Centers: Taxes, Jobs and Chinese AI
Colin Levy
Colin Levy, WSJ correspondent who covered UNC incident
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: A New Exchange of Fire Between the U.S. and Iran
Keith Allison
Minnesota Attorney General
Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Episode: Mail Ballots, the USPS, and the Supreme Court / Meta's Settlement on Youth Mental Health
Michael Pack
Executive Producer of Palladium Pictures; collaborator on the documentary
Palladium Pictures
Episode: Inside WSJ Opinion's 'The Path to Zero' Documentary on the Chaotic Retreat From Afghanistan
Paul Ryan
Former Speaker of the House, founder of the American Idea Foundation
American Idea Foundation / AEI (affiliated) / Notre Dame Poverty Lab
Episode: Paul Ryan's Big Idea to Revamp American Welfare
Mary Anastasia O'Grady
Columnist on the WSJ opinion pages
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Trump Pauses His 50% Canada Tariffs / The West Coast Refuels Under a Jones Act Waiver
Matthew Hennessy
Editor of Free Expression, featured on the episode to discuss related business and regulatory themes
Wall Street Journal
Episode: The Military Needs Funds, But Will the Bills Get Paid?

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

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • 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

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    it4eric
    19 days 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 States2 months ago
  • Should be called the One-Sided Republicans BS story time.

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

    Hopefully Paul et al. leaned something

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    abp4567891234
    United States4 months ago
  • Both sides

    I listen to find out what the Kool-Aid drinkers are up to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chattasteff
    United States5 months ago

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Critics say it can feel partisan and biased toward conservative viewpoints.
Fans appreciate high-profile editors and expert guests driving insightful discussions.
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Talking Points

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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.
A New Exchange of Fire Between the U.S. and Iran
Q: Why hasn't Iran escalated further or aimed to raise the costs for the United States and its Gulf allies despite the threats?
The guests discuss a cautious, incremental strategy by Iran, suggesting that the regime may calculate that prolonging pressure while avoiding direct, large-scale retaliation could maximize leverage without provoking overwhelming response, especially given U.S. military capabilities and the ongoing economic squeeze.
Mail Ballots, the USPS, and the Supreme Court / Meta's Settlement on Youth Mental Health
Q: Alicia, what do you make of the settlement and particularly the changes that Meta agreed to in the way that its platforms will operate for these young users?
Alicia Finley notes that while litigation often catalyzes important changes, settlements like this push regulatory action through the political process and may deliver meaningful protections for youths, such as time limits and age verification, though they are not a universal remedy and depend on broader industry adoption.
The Military Needs Funds, But Will the Bills Get Paid?
Q: How serious is the threat to operational readiness if funding is delayed?
If funding remains uncertain, deployments could be delayed or cut, maintenance could be postponed, and overall readiness would degrade, potentially affecting deterrence and national security capabilities.
The Military Needs Funds, But Will the Bills Get Paid?
Q: What is Congress actually going to do about the naval readiness issue?
The hosts suggest there are two broad paths: intense oversight hearings to press for accountability, and bipartisan budget negotiations to actually fund the operations, though political dynamics may stall decisive action.

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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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