WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn, Kyle Peterson

Booking Overview

A weekday political interview and analysis show focused on Washington, U.S. policy, elections, foreign affairs, and national security, with recurring external guests including senior elected officials, former governors, and established policy journalists or authors. Credible pitches include nationally recognized political leaders, senior government or foreign-policy experts, authors with timely policy perspectives, and experienced journalists; booking difficulty is high because the show is associated with The Wall Street Journal and regularly features prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 600

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@dowjones.com

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Host

Paul Gigot - Wall Street Journal editorial page editor and political commentator.

Kim Strassel - Wall Street Journal editorial board member and opinion columnist covering American politics and public policy.

Bill McGurn - Wall Street Journal columnist and editorial writer focused on politics, government, and public affairs.

Kyle Peterson - Wall Street Journal editorial writer and political commentator.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Senior elected officials, former governors or other nationally prominent public servants, established policy experts, senior journalists, and authors with authoritative perspectives on current political or foreign-policy issues.

Required Achievements:

Election to prominent public office, Leadership of major government, academic, or policy institutions, Publication of nationally relevant books, Senior roles at established news organizations, Expertise in U.S. foreign policy, national security, or domestic politics

Recent Guest Discussions

Ted Cruz - The Current Composition And Future Of The U.s. Supreme Court, A Potential Presidential Run, And His Book About Justice Clarence Thomas.

Mitch Daniels - The Future Of The Republican Party, Political And Academic Leadership, And Lessons From His Career.

Jillian Melchior - Russia's Jet-powered Drones, Ukraine's Use Of Real-time Battlefield Imagery, And Congressional Efforts To Increase Economic Pressure On Vladimir Putin.

Recent Topics

Politics, Us Politics, Conservatism, Public Policy, National Security

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

A Trump, Xi and Putin Summit?

October 20, 2026

President Trump doesn't rule out meeting with China and Russia as he ratchets up the pressure on Ukraine. Global View columnist Walter Russell Mead joins the show to unpack the larger thinking behind Trump's latest flurry of diplomacy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Trump Moves Closer to an Alliance With Russia

October 19, 2026

The U.S. President escalates his strategy to end the Russia-Ukraine war by putting pressure only on Ukraine. Plus, what's behind the riots in France? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

California’s Prop. 40 Wealth Tax and the Economic Stakes

October 16, 2026

It's pitched as a one-time 5% retroactive tax on billionaire wealth, but money is already fleeing California in response, which is why Gov. Gavin Newsom backs Prop. 42 to nullify it. Plus, the latest inflation report shows prices up 3.7% in a year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

How do I get in touch with WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch?

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch is hosted by Paul Gigot and Kim Strassel. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@dowjones.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch?

The publicly listed email for WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch: podcasts@dowjones.com.

How many listeners does WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch have?

Podseeker estimates WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch?

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior elected officials, former governors or other nationally prominent public servants, established policy experts, senior journalists, and authors with authoritative perspectives on current political or foreign-policy issues. Common among recent guests: Election to prominent public office; Leadership of major government, academic, or policy institutions; Publication of nationally relevant books. Recent guests include Ted Cruz, Mitch Daniels, and Jillian Melchior.

How hard is it to get booked on WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Us Politics, Conservatism, Public Policy, and National Security. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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