Will Swaim

Mo Elleithee, a progressive political strategist, and Will Swaim, a conservative commentator, dive into the recent military actions against Venezuelan vessels. They question if Trump’s motives lean more towards regime change than drug enforcement. The duo also explores the implications of the 'No Kings' protests, discussing whether such mass movements can influence elections. Additionally, they debate California's Proposition 50, its potential to reshape electoral maps, and the ethical ramifications of redistricting.

Mo Elleithee, Democratic strategist and Georgetown politics director, and Will Swaim, conservative commentator and California Policy Center president, discuss Minneapolis immigration operations after two fatal shootings. They debate Tom Homan’s role, local-federal coordination, targeted arrests versus sweeps, political fallout and whether Congress will impose new guardrails. Listener questions probe presidential power and U.S. standing abroad.

Will Swaim, conservative commentator and CEO of the California Policy Center. Mo Elleithee, Georgetown politics director and progressive commentator. They debate presidential responsibility in wartime and how a president’s remarks can move oil markets. They discuss Congress’s role in defining war aims, leadership at Homeland Security, and how media and secrecy shape public understanding.

Will Swaim, conservative commentator and California policy leader. Elizabeth Bruenig, Atlantic writer and progressive analyst. They debate Texas Senate primary drama and intraparty identity fights. They parse GOP establishment versus insurgent strains in Texas races. They also weigh competing housing bills in Congress and the politics around Olympic athletes facing presidential criticism.

Will Swaim, CEO of the California Policy Center and analyst of state fiscal and regulatory policy, warns California’s model may be a cautionary tale. He discusses homelessness spending, soaring energy and tax costs, timber and fire policy, population flight, and the political power of government unions. He urges caution before adopting similar policies nationwide.