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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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Editor of Free Expression, the WSJ daily newsletter
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Editorial board member calling in from London
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Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral
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Michael Howell
Google Chief Health Officer, discusses healthcare AI implementation
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Mikie Sherrill
Governor of New Jersey
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Marco Rubio
Secretary of State (per episode), commentary on U.S. diplomacy in Iran
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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
  • 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 States3 months ago
  • Both sides

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

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    Chattasteff
    United States4 months ago
  • WSJ Editorial Board in all its fanaticism

    Given the title of my review, why would I give it even 2 stars? Because, despite raising my blood pressure, the pod is the most intelligent exposition of this country’s kleptocratic business class. So I must force myself to listen to it to hear what the other side is saying. And I would rather listen to them and read this Murdoch rag’s editorials than any other disreputable outlet in his stable, certainly not the NY Post or Fox News,

    But I have to say something about the cast of characters: Bam... more

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    sidneyhart
    United States4 months ago
  • Fox News-ish analysis weirdly in line with Putin’s interests.

    This WSJ podcast is the 156th most popular on itune news and politics offerings; there's a reason it's so poorly rated in spite of it's WSJ pedigree.

    I was terribly disappointed when I listened to Potomac Watch. On the recent Paris Climate Change Agreement episode it was shocking to hear that Gigot and his two contributor's knowledge of the withdrawal's effect on foreign policy, international trade or even macroeconomics was akin to what you'd expect to hear from three insurance salesman havin... more

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    Kickerofelves77
    United States4 months ago

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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.
Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and the Senate Choice for Michigan Democrats
Q: What are the broader implications for the Democratic Party if the Michigan primary signals a shift toward left-leaning policy planks?
If the primary signals a surge in left-leaning policy planks, it could broaden internal party tensions between progressives and moderates, potentially affecting candidate selection in other battlegrounds and influencing how the party positions itself ahead of a general election against Republicans who may capitalize on any perceived ideological extremes.
Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and the Senate Choice for Michigan Democrats
Q: Stevens has framed her campaign around delivering results and practical governance. How is her messaging positioned in contrast to El-Sayed's bold policy agenda?
Stevens emphasizes governance, experience, and getting work done, while arguing El-Sayed's proposals are too radical or costly for the current moment, aiming to appeal to center-left voters who worry about bold policy shifts but still want tangible results.
Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and the Senate Choice for Michigan Democrats
Q: Let's start with El-Sayed. Alicia, what do the latest polls suggest about his lead over Haley Stevens, and how does his Medicare for All stance fit into that dynamic?
Polls show El-Sayed with a double-digit lead, and his Medicare for All platform is central to his campaign narrative, framing a bold, transformative health-care plan that contrasts with Stevens' more targeted, center-focused messaging. The healthcare debate is seen as a core differentiator that could influence primary voters who are drawn to decisive policy proposals.

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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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