RealClearPolitics Podcast

Congressional Hearings on the Secret Services’ Handling of Security During the Trump Assassination Attempt, the Democratic Veep Stakes, and Biden’s Proposals to Reform the Supreme Court

Episode Summary

Andrew, Tom, and Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende talk about today’s congressional hearings into the Secret Services’ handling of security during the Trump assassination attempt and the politics of President Joe Biden’s proposals to reform the Supreme Court. They also discuss new polls that show Democrats still underwater on issues even as Harris moves up in head-to-head and five-way matchups. Plus, a look at the Democratic Veep stakes. Then, Andrew talks to Heather Mac Donald of The Manhattan Institute about her recent article on the importance of rebranding The Boy Scouts of America to “Scouting America,” and the status of young men in today’s society. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to former California representative Mary Bono, who now chairs Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse (MAPDA) about the plight of family caregivers dealing with opioid addiction.