RealClearPolitics Podcast

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, Mary Katherine Ham, Richard Porter, Sean Trende

Booking Overview

A politics news-and-analysis show from RealClearPolitics that breaks down major developments with a policy and campaign lens. Booking value is highest for political strategists, academics, and media/polling experts who can provide clear interpretation of current events and their implications.

Metrics

Episodes: 600

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 27.6k subscribers

Contact Information

awalworth@realclearpolitics.com

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Host

Tom Bevan - Appears as a regular discussion participant on RealClearPolitics Podcast episodes covering political and news analysis.

Carl Cannon - Appears as a regular discussion participant on RealClearPolitics Podcast episodes covering political and news analysis.

Mary Katherine Ham - Appears as a discussion participant on RealClearPolitics Podcast episodes.

Richard Porter - Appears as a discussion participant on RealClearPolitics Podcast episodes.

Sean Trende - Identified as a “Senior Elections Analyst” joining the discussion on at least one recent episode.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Political strategists, academics, former officials, election/polling experts, and recognized journalists/analysts who can provide interpretation of elections, policy, and geopolitical developments.
Required Achievements:  
Frequent media appearances as a politics or elections analyst, Published research or polling work, Authorship of books/reports on elections, public opinion, or policy, Advising campaigns or political organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Zohran Mamdani - Staying Cool During A Heatwave

Juan Williams - America At 250; Rise Of Democratic Socialists Within The Democratic Party

Nina Totenberg - Apology For Misreporting Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Retiring

Fred Ryan - The Foundation’s New Book The Civility Handbook; Inspiring Civil Discourse

Richard Porter - Supreme Court Decisions On Birthright Citizenship; Transgender Athletes In School Sports; Election/campaign Coordination Regulation

Recent Topics

Politics, Elections, Public Policy, Public Opinion, Geopolitics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
RealClearPolitics Podcast
:

Remembering Senator Lindsey Graham

July 13, 2026

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Carolina Lumetta discuss the passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and what it means for the Senate, American foreign policy and South Carolina. Next, Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the latest development in the Iran War and Democratic presidential hopeful Rahm Emanuel’s remarks in Tel Aviv last week regarding U.S./Israeli relations. And finally, the guys talk about recent coverage of “teen takeovers” in citie...

The Media's Framing of Socialism.

July 10, 2026

Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the media's framing of socialism. Then, Andrew Walworth and Carl interview author Stephen B. Young about his new book, "America vs the Overclass." Next, Tom and Carl discuss Marco Rubio deporting the Laotian child sex offender who was pardoned by Tim Walz. Then finally, the guys give up their "You Cannot Be Serious" stories of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...

Graham Platner Withdraws from the Maine Senate Race.

July 09, 2026

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Mary Katherine Ham discuss Graham Platner's announcement that he is withdrawing from the Maine Senate race. Next, Carolina Lumetta joins the team and they talk about the latest on President Trump: the resumption of the Iran War, the Freedom Fuel stations, and whether or not he will allow the bipartisan housing bill to become law. Then finally, they discuss the White House's 162-page report criticizing the Smithsonian for become too woke and political. Hosted by Si...

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