Barton Swaim
Wall Street Journal opinion columnist and commentator who provides political analysis and authored the referenced column about public opinion on immigration.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 29min
Why Congress Failed, Again, to End the Shutdown of Homeland Security
Barton Swaim, Wall Street Journal columnist and political analyst, and Kim Strassel, WSJ politics and regulatory columnist, dissect the DHS funding standoff. They debate late‑night Senate plans, House objections to partial funding, impacts on TSA and cybersecurity, and how political maneuvering clashes with public frustration. Short takes on enforcement, oversight and negotiation dynamics.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 27min
Should Republicans Kill the Senate Filibuster?
Barton Swaim, writer and commentator for The Wall Street Journal opinion pages, joins to dissect GOP debates over ending the Senate's 60-vote rule. He breaks down practical problems with a talking filibuster and historical risks of scrapping it. Discussion also covers right-wing splits over the Iran war and the high-stakes Texas Senate primary that could sway control.
