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From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to pwpodcast@wsj.com
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Episodes
  • Virginia Narrowly Approves a 10-1 Democratic Gerrymander

    Virginia Narrowly Approves a 10-1 Democratic Gerrymander
    Apr 22 2026
    Donald Trump won 46% of the vote in Virginia in 2024, yet Republicans might soon control only 9% of the House seats. How can Democrats seriously argue this is a win for "fairness"? What else did the GOP expect, after it started this gerrymandering race to the bottom in Texas? And what can fed-up voters do about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Zohran Mamdani's Grocery Store and Kathy Hochul's Pied-à-Terre Tax

    Zohran Mamdani's Grocery Store and Kathy Hochul's Pied-à-Terre Tax
    Apr 21 2026
    Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to help New York City balance its budget with a new tax on second homes over $5 million, but what if wealthy owners simply leave? Plus, Mayor Zohran Mamdani offers new details about his proposed government-run grocery stores, including a $30 million plan to build one in East Harlem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iran Take an Uncertain Turn

    Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iran Take an Uncertain Turn
    Apr 20 2026
    Peace talks between the United States and Iran are scheduled to resume this week, but will the Iranians show up and what will they have to offer? Plus, Iran says it'll keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the U.S. lifts its blockade of Iranian ports as both sides try to work out an agreement over Iran’s nuclear program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
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