Episodios

  • Karl Rove on the GOP's Good, Bad and Ugly--So Far

    Karl Rove on the GOP's Good, Bad and Ugly--So Far
    Jun 3 2025
    Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is roiling the Senate, Elon Musk is leaving Washington behind (for now), and the courts are finally digging into the many Trump lawsuits. As the Trump administration transitions from early days to day-to-day governing, what is it getting right, and where's it missing the boat? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with political strategist and Wall Street Journal columnist Karl Rove about the DOGE record, why Trump isn't taking a victory lap in immigration, and the mistake Republicans like Josh Hawley make in criticizing Medicaid reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • Federalism in the Second Trump Administration

    Federalism in the Second Trump Administration
    May 28 2025
    Donald Trump is shaking up Washington, but how is his second term playing in the states? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel interviews a leader uniquely situated to give a perspective. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy talks about the punitive regulations the Joe Biden administration levied on his state, and Trump's more recent efforts to revive the state-federal partnership. The governor explains Alaska's energy potential, the effect of Trump's Canada and China tariffs on his Pacific state's industries, the reality of layoffs in national parks and other federal agencies, and the future of Alaskan politics in the Trump era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 m
  • Rep. Chip Roy on the Inside Battle over the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

    Rep. Chip Roy on the Inside Battle over the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
    May 20 2025
    Donald Trump met Tuesday morning with the House GOP to rally support for his “big, beautiful” reconciliation bill, which the President and House Speaker Mike Johnson hope to pass by Memorial Day. On this episode of All Things, Rep. Chip Roy (R., Texas)--who has been leading the fight for more savings in the legislation-- reports on the president's message, breaks down the fights over Medicaid reform and SALT, and explains why he thinks the bill right now has about a "50-50" chance of passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 m
  • A Deep Dive Into Immigration Law and Donald Trump's Deportation Policies

    A Deep Dive Into Immigration Law and Donald Trump's Deportation Policies
    May 13 2025
    Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy joins All Things to jump into the weeds of the immigration law and deportation cases currently dominating the news. Donald Trump was elected on promises of sweeping immigration reform, but which of his actions are likely to be upheld by courts? McCarthy breaks down deportation rules, the definition of asylum and the use of the Alien Enemies Act, while he and Kim Strassel also discuss how all this is playing in the court of public opinion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 m
  • Taxes and Tariffs With the ‘Grumpy Economist’

    Taxes and Tariffs With the ‘Grumpy Economist’
    May 6 2025
    What to make of our “two doll, five pencil” economy? On this episode of All Things, the Hoover Institution's John Cochrane explains the bigger problem of Donald's Trump's tariff policy: it is focused only on the symptoms of a bigger U.S. structural disease. The "Grumpy Economist" also highlights his favorite Trump deregulatory moves so far, lays out the tax flaws in Congress's "one, big, beautiful bill," explains the real merit of DOGE, and muses with Kim Strassel about how fantastic the economy would be if they were in charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 m
  • Sen. John Cornyn on How Congress Can Pressure China

    Sen. John Cornyn on How Congress Can Pressure China
    Apr 29 2025
    President Donald Trump has placed huge new tariffs on China, though he's under economic and political pressure to reduce or pause them. How else can the U.S. address threats posed by China? On this episode of All Things, Sen. John Cornyn explains his bipartisan legislation to require notification and prohibition of some U.S. investment in critical technologies in China. He gives an update on Congress's reconciliation process, slaps down the idea of a “millionaire’s tax,” and addresses one of the biggest intraparty fights of this cycle--his primary challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 m
  • Former Vice President Mike Pence Grades Trump 2.0

    Former Vice President Mike Pence Grades Trump 2.0
    Apr 22 2025
    As the second Donald Trump administration nears its first 100 days, how does it compare to the first? On this episode of All Things, former Vice President Mike Pence shares with Kim Strassel his view on what this Trump team is getting right (hint: China tariffs), as well as what it's getting wrong (hint: broad-based tariffs). He warns Republicans against the “bad politics” of raising taxes, explains the mistake of not enforcing the TikTok ban, and talks about his work as the founder of the conservative advocacy group, Advancing American Freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 m
  • All Things With Kim Strassel: Dana Perino Dishes Life Advice.

    All Things With Kim Strassel: Dana Perino Dishes Life Advice.
    Apr 15 2025
    Drawing on her time as a former White House press secretary and Fox News host--and the entertaining life stories of friends and colleagues--Dana Perino in this episode of All Things discusses the big takeaways of her new book, "I Wish Someone Had Told Me," an advice guide for graduates and professionals. She also grades the Trump administration on its first months' communications strategy, and talks with Kim Strassel about how things have changed--for better and for worse--for a younger generation headed into the workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 m
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