All Things with Kim Strassel

The Red State Tax Revolution vs. the Blue State Exodus

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:22:00 -0000

A wave of flat-tax reforms is sweeping ‘red’ states, while blue jurisdictions like New York and California drive away more residents by going on a taxing binge. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel talks with Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist about the good news on taxes at both the state and federal level. They dive into new innovations in the state flat-tax movement in the states, efforts by conservative state legislatures to rein in their high-tax cities, the biggest benefits coming out of last year's federal tax reform, and Democrats' latest political efforts to sell their tax-hike ambitions.

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What's a Successful Iran Endgame?

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:46:00 -0000

Donald Trump is now declaring the conflict with Iran will end in a matter of weeks. But with troops moving to the region and the future of the Strait of Hormuz still uncertain, how close is the United States to an actual endgame? And what does a successful end look like? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of the Iran program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, about what the U.S. still needs to do to neutralize Iran's nuclear and missile programs, different approaches to dealing with the Strait, and the risks of allowing Iran's regime to "negotiate" for too long.

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Congress Gets Serious About Reopening DHS--and Reconciliation 2.0

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:27:00 -0000

There’s chaos at American airports thanks to a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, but the Senate is finally getting serious about a deal. That might include Republicans finally tackling a new reconciliation bill. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel goes inside the negotiations with the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Rules, Rep. Virginia Foxx. What's likely to be in a DHS bill, what might the GOP include in reconciliation, and what are the prospects for Donald Trump's expected $200 billion budget request for the Iran war?

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A Tidal Wave of Momentum for School Choice

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:43:00 -0000

The school-choice wave rolls on, with reformers winning big victories from Texas to Kentucky. Teachers’ unions are losing the political battle, but are still waging ugly, rearguard actions. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with American Federation for Children CEO Tommy Schultz about how Donald Trump’s new federal tax-credit scholarship program is putting Democratic governors in a bind, as well as how the fight is moving from statehouses to the courtrooms. Also, how Secretary of Education Linda McMahon’s efforts to dismantle the federal Department of Education are playing into this fight.

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Shannon Bream On the Supreme Court in the Age of Trump

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:53:00 -0000

For all of Donald Trump's headlines, the current Supreme Court is making an equally big mark on the nation. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with “Fox News Sunday” host and Fox chief legal correspondent Shannon Bream about the court's efforts to get the branches "back in their lanes" and the fight over its "emergency" docket, as well as Trump's efforts to force it to confront unsettled questions, the complex ideological makeup of the current justices, and the hot question of whether this president will get to fill another vacancy. Bream also shares with Kim the crisis moment that influenced her new book, “Nothing Is Impossible with God: Eleven Heroes. One God. Endless Lessons in Overcoming.”

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What Comes Next in Iran?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:20:00 -0000

U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top leaders, while wiping out much of Iran's military capacity. But what remains to be done, and what does the region look like when strikes end? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Foundation for Defense of Democracies Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer about the initial success of the strikes, Iran's self-defeating response, Israel's new effort to dismantle proxies, the challenges of regime change, and possible scenarios--both good and bad--for a “new Middle East.”

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America’s Digital Currency Revolution

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:50:00 -0000

As America celebrates 250 years of political and economic freedom, the Securities and Exchange Commission is racing to make the U.S. the global leader in digital assets and cryptocurrencies. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins about his vision for modernizing U.S. capital markets and what it will take to "future-proof" American finance, as well as the agency's work on other longstanding SEC regulatory issues, such as disclosure rules.

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Donald Trump’s Deregulation Blitz

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:13:00 -0000

Donald Trump has issued some 225 executive orders, many aimed at rolling back regulatory overreach. How does his approach in his second term compare to that of his first? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and Competitive Enterprise Institute President Kent Lassman look at the administration's overall strategy, as well as specifics, including EPA's move to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding for greenhouse gases, the effort to end the war on household appliances, and antitrust policy. They also discuss the legacy of Elon Musk’s DOGE.

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Senate Showdown in the Lone Star State

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:51:00 -0000

Texas Sen. John Cornyn in three weeks faces a primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton, a raucous contest that could factor into Republicans' ability to maintain their slight Senate majority. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Sen. Cornyn about the state of the race and the mood of Texas voters, whether Donald Trump will weigh in with an endorsement, and what's happening in the state's Democratic primary fight between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep James Talarico. The pair also discuss the latest in the Department of Homeland Security funding fight, and the GOP's investigation into Minnesota fraud.

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Ben Shapiro on the State of the Conservative Movement

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:40:00 -0000

In recent appearances at Turning Point USA's America Fest and the Heritage Foundation, Ben Shapiro called out the danger from conservative commentators who host Hitler apologists and indulge in conspiracy theories. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel talks to the Daily Wire co-founder about the response, the current state of the movement, the growth of an anti-free-market right, the upside of Donald Trump's robust foreign policy, and how it's not enough to simply tear down left-wing institutions.

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Where Do Voters Stand on Immigration Amid the Minnesota Shootings?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:24:00 -0000

Donald Trump made immigration policy central to his 2024 victory, and his successful closure of the border remains popular with voters. But in the wake of two law-enforcement shootings in Minnesota and amid protests across the country, where does the public stand now? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel breaks down the numbers with pollster Scott Rasmussen, as well as discusses where the president should go next on immigration, and what all this means for the midterm elections.

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How Should the U.S. Respond to Iran's Brutal Crackdown?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:32:00 -0000

Iran's regime continues its brutal treatment of protestors determined to overthrow the authoritarian government. President Trump is promising that help is on the way, but what should he do, and what should he avoid? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz about the magnitude of this moment, the traps Trump should avoid, the most effective use of U.S. power, the merits of military strikes, and what a democratic Iran could look like as an American ally and center of change in the region.

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The Minnesota Fraud Scandal Claims Tim Walz’s Political Career

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:17:00 -0000

Crushed by the welfare-fraud scandal in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz-- Kamala Harris’s 2024 running mate --has ended his run for a third term and put his political career on pause. The Trump administration is meanwhile cracking down on Minnesota's fraud-riddled program. What does the scandal mean for the state, the federal antipoverty machinery, and upcoming midterm politics? On this episode All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, who unpacks the state's specific welfare problems, ties in Joe Biden's failed border policy, and places bets on next year's Minnesota gubernatorial race.

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2025 In Review: The Best of All Things with Kim Strassel

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:57:00 -0000

All Things ends the year with a look back at some of Kim’s favorite guests, including Sen. John Kennedy, Dana Perino, Mike Pence and more!

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise on the GOP’s Healthcare and Permitting Reforms

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:47:00 -0000

Congress is racing through its final week of the year, with the House planning votes on two major reforms: Providing alternatives to costly Obamacare and fixing the National Environmental Policy Act permitting process. On this episode of All Things with Kim Strassel, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise details his party’s plans for both, explaining the GOP's new drive for choice in the healthcare system, and the bipartisan effort to update a 55-year old permitting law that binds the U.S. in red tape while sending innovative projects to China and Brazil.

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What Comes Next in the Comey and James Indictments

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:17:00 -0000

A federal judge dismissed the Trump Department of Justice lawsuits against former FBI director James Comey and New York attorney general Letitia James on procedural grounds, but could they be revived? And how? Also, where do things stand on the broader lawfare battlefield? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with law professor Jonathan Turley about why the charges were dismissed against Comey and James, how the court system is handling the rush of political cases, and how Donald Trump is separately using the legal system to the executive branch’s benefit.

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The Rising Cost of Healthcare and What To Do About It

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:19:00 -0000

Congress claims keeping healthcare premiums down is a top priority, with Democrats going so far as to shut down the government over extending ObamaCare subsidies. But what exactly is driving prices higher, and how should Washington go about truly fixing it? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with healthcare policy expert Avik Roy about the "original sin" of American healthcare policy, the added mess that is the Affordable Care Act, and what Republicans can do to lower costs, increase innovation and competition, and improve care.

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A Prosecutor’s View of the Jeffrey Epstein Files

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:38:00 -0000

Now Congress has voted to require the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, what types of information are about to land, and what damage might that information cause? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel queries former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty about both the legal and political angles, including Donald Trump’s reversal on producing the files, the likelihood of a smoking gun, and the risk this precedent sets for victims and future prosecutions.

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Conservatives and the Rise of the 'New Right'

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:13:00 -0000

Tucker Carlson's interview with white supremacist Nick Fuentes--and Heritage Foundation President Kevin Robert's initial defense of it--is highlighting a rift in the conservative movement. While the Heritage president has since walked back that support, the fight underscores fringe elements of today's New Right movement and risks to the coalition going forward.

On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel looks to that future with Tim Chapman, president of conservative advocacy group Advancing American Freedom. The two discuss the recent rise of the New Right/National Conservative movement under Donald Trump, its abandonment of longstanding free-market principles, and some of its more toxic cultural elements. Why does Carlson's "grievance politics" appeal to younger conservatives? How do JD Vance and other prominent New Righters navigate this political landscape? And what does the wider conservative coalition look like post-Trump?

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The Tuesday Election Stakes

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:02:00 -0000

What will New York City's election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani mean for the future of the Democratic Party? Why is New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli so outperforming his Virginia counterpart, Winsome Earle-Sears? And how much will Tuesday's elections really matter to next year's midterms and Donald Trump's governance? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with National Review senior writer and commentator Noah Rothman about the big races in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City.

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The Federal Shutdown's Other Casualty: The States

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:01:00 -0000

The shutdown pain for federal workers and programs like Obamacare is all the news, but the 50 states are also starting to feel the crunch. How and when did the states become so dependent on Washington, D.C. dollars and what's that doing to the national debt? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Senior Executive Vice President at the State Policy Network Tony Woodlief about how states have “perfected the art” of getting federal money, which now had grown into “an addiction” that is leading to more costs and worse policy. The pair also discuss the first steps toward weaning states off that money.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson on Shutdown Risks and Democratic Demands

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:14:00 -0000

The government shutdown has been going on for more than three weeks, and neither side is budging. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel talks to House Speaker Mike Johnson about the closure calculations of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, why he hasn't yet sworn in Arizona's Adelita Grijalva, and the likelihood that the shutdown could soon grow painful for far more Americans--as more flights are delayed, troops miss paychecks, and the feds run out of money for programs like the Women's, Infants and Children supplement. Johnson also talks through the reform demands House Republicans might have in any future negotiations over Obamacare subsidies.

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Sen. John Kennedy on the Senate, Stupidity and Shutdowns

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:04:00 -0000

Louisiana Republican John Kennedy (R-L.A.)--also known as 'America's most quotable senator'--joins this episode of All Things with an update on the government closure, and the lowdown on his (hilarious) new book, 'How to Test Negative for Stupid.' Kim Strassel queries the senator on how he comes up with his classic lines, his thoughts on the Trump administration so far, his amusing insights on what's wrong with Washington D.C.--and, of course, his fear of what fellow senator Lindsey Graham might do to his fish tank.

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Breaking Down the Shutdown

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:27:00 -0000

With negotiations at a standstill, the government is headed for a shutdown. Can Democrats sell a healthcare message, or will voters view this as yet more anti-Donald-Trump resistance? Is this a liability for the White House, or OMB Director Russ Vought's opportunity to produce more sweeping federal-worker firings? What exactly gets shut down, how inconvenient will it be for Americans, and when will it end? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel breaks down the shutdown with Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford. They also discuss the true source of the dysfunction--Congress's inability to get its spending bills done--and Lankford's ‘Preventing Government Shutdowns Act,’ legislation that would force Congress to stay in Washington, D.C. until spending deals get done.

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Untangling the Free-Speech Muddle

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:46:00 -0000

Recent threats by Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute "hate speech" and by Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr to penalize ABC affiliates over Jimmy Kimmel's comments have thrust the nation into a muddled conversation over free speech. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel asks Institute for Free Speech Chairman Brad Smith to sort through the basics: What does the First Amendment actually cover? What are the limits to free speech? Should the federal government have any role moderating media comments, and where does the legal system stand on that question? And how corrosive is cancel culture to our broader free-speech tradition?

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Lawmaker Safety in the Wake of Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:32:00 -0000

The assassination of Charlie Kirk and the rising tide of political violence is turning a spotlight on how best to keep Congress and other members of government safe. What kind of protection do political leaders have now, and what more do they need? What challenges come with protecting members both in Washington, D.C., and also in their home districts and states? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with chairman of the Committee on House Administration, Wisconsin Rep. Bryan Steil, about current and planned resources, what might be done to turn down the political temperature, and whether these events threaten the ability of politicians to engage in their core duty of interacting with constituents.

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How to Tackle an Affordable-Housing Crisis

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:21:00 -0000

President Donald Trump is considering declaring a national housing emergency to deal with high home costs, but what can the federal government actually do, and will it make a difference? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson about cutting regulatory burdens, increasing tax incentives, expanding financing for unconventional homes, and the great opportunity that rests in transferring some federal land for housing development. They also discuss the politics of housing--an issue that, like crime, transcends demographics and voting groups.

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Donald Trump's Anti-Crime Spree

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:47:00 -0000

Donald Trump’s decision to send the National Guard into Washington, D.C. to tackle crime is provoking backlash from Democrats across the nation. But Republicans are leaning in on law and order, seeing it as political winner in next year's midterms. Will the president now escalate, and send troops to other cities? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Wall Street Journal columnist and Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Jason Riley about why Democrats are losing the argument on policing, and what politicians get right and wrong about the reasons behind spikes in crime.

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Trey Gowdy on Advocating for Crime Victims and the Danger of ‘Progressive Prosecutors’

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:29:00 -0000

Trey Gowdy is known as a former congressman and a Fox News television host, but he remains a prosecutor at heart and has now poured that experience into his newly released first novel, "The Color of Death." On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and Gowdy discuss the real work "good" prosecutors do, the emotional toll it can take, and the worrisome trend of prosecutors focusing more on politics than on justice for victims.

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Making Congress Great Again

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:50:00 -0000

Public approval of Congress remains low, as Americans no longer think the polarized institution is even capable of performing basic functions. But does the gridlock really all come down to partisanship? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with the Bipartisan Policy Center's J.D. Rackey about the congressional rules, procedures and trends that get in the way of action, and some of the more innovative reforms and ideas for making Congress work again.

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The Gerrymandering Wars Heat Up

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:08:00 -0000

A battle of restricting in Texas has created a national firestorm, with Lone Star State Democrats fleeing to other states, and governors from California to New York getting in on the fight. But what is gerrymandering, how did it start, and what does it mean for Donald Trump’s second term? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with legal scholar and former member of the Federal Election Commission Hans von Spakovsky about how race, politics, and Supreme Court rulings all collide in gerrymandering cases, and why so-called “independent” commissions are nothing like they say they are.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Resetting the Climate Debate

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:03:00 -0000

The Department of Energy's new climate report is making waves, offering a fresh look at the alarmist claims pushed by special-interest groups and prior administrations. The report's five scientists lay out data showing that while climate change is real, it isn't the threat suggested by media or the climate lobby. On this episode of All Things, Energy Secretary Chris Wright takes Kim Strassel through the findings, including the upsides of warming, the minimal economic effects of climate change, the limits of U.S. policy actions and the lack of evidence that climate is related to the frequency or intensity of extreme weather.

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The Political Origins of the Russia 'Collusion' Hoax

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:43:00 -0000

Recently declassified documents by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are illuminating the political origins of the infamous Russia “collusion” hoax that began with the 2016 election. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and investigative journalist Michael Shellenberger take a deep dive into the new material. Just how far did the Barack Obama administration go to manipulate intelligence to spin the collusion narrative? What were the consequences for the first Donald Trump administration, and for public faith in institutions? And what else might be released?

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Are Republicans Capable of Cutting Spending?

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:49:00 -0000

Donald Trump scored a victory with the passage of his ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill,” and lawmakers recently approved a rescissions package that cuts $9 billion in spending. Yet Republicans remain far from their campaign promises to rein in the Joe Biden-era spending spree. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks to one of the Senate's fiscal conservatives, Florida's Rick Scott, about the prospects for more reconciliation or rescission bills that cut government largesse, whether Senate Democrats will join to pass slimmer GOP appropriations bills (or provoke a government shutdown) as the September 30 funding deadline looms, and the criticisms surrounding Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.

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Saudi Arabia’s Transformation and its Role in the Middle East

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:52:00 -0000

The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran put a new spotlight on Saudi Arabia, where Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is rapidly shifting his country both domestically and on the world stage. On this episode of All Things, journalist Karen Elliott House--drawing on her new book, "The Man Who Would Be King"--explains the crown prince's work to rein in clerics, to reduce restrictions on women, music and "fun," and to transform Saudi Arabia's economy by courting new industries and foreign investment. She also breaks down Saudi Arabia's bid to become a new regional and global player, how the kingdom is a "silent winner” in the wake of the Iranian conflict, and the challenges to an ongoing U.S.-Saudi relationship.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Donald Trump’s War Powers and the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:44:00 -0000

Will the ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel hold, and what will Donald Trump do next if it doesn’t? And will the Senate finally pass the President’s “one, big, beautiful” spending bill? Kim Strassel speaks with Senate Majority Leader John Thune about why he thinks Sen. Tim Kaine’s War Powers resolution will ultimately fail on the Senate floor, why getting rid of green tax “scams” is one of his goals for the spending bill, and how he hopes to reform and improve Medicaid spending.

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Linda McMahon on the Department of Education's 'Final Mission'

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:09:00 -0000

Forty-five years after its creation, the Department of Education has spent $3 trillion, even as educational outcomes have declined and the agency now swims in student-loan debt. On this episode of All Things, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon breaks down Donald Trump's plan to return education to the states--and to ultimately close the department. She explains cuts to the federal bureaucracy; plans to overhaul the department's behemoth K-12 grant program; the administration's fight with colleges over antisemitism and woke ideology, as well as Harvard's lawsuit; and the ongoing effort to move some 1.8 million borrowers back into student-loan repayment plans.

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Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins on Reforming Food Benefits and Returning Power to the States

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:12:00 -0000

The Department of Agriculture is walking point on federal food-stamp reform, and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins All Things to talk about the more controversial changes. She explains the need for work requirements and cost sharing in the program--both proposals in congressional Republicans' "Big Beautiful Bill"--as well as her "passion" for "devolving power back to the people" by granting states waivers to innovate in their food-assistance programs, including by implementing new restrictions on the purchase of sugary drinks and snacks. Rollins also lays out Donald Trump's ambitious plans for the U.S. Forest Service to help revitalize American timber production and cut back on wildfires.

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Karl Rove on the GOP's Good, Bad and Ugly--So Far

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:43:00 -0000

Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is roiling the Senate, Elon Musk is leaving Washington behind (for now), and the courts are finally digging into the many Trump lawsuits. As the Trump administration transitions from early days to day-to-day governing, what is it getting right, and where's it missing the boat? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with political strategist and Wall Street Journal columnist Karl Rove about the DOGE record, why Trump isn't taking a victory lap in immigration, and the mistake Republicans like Josh Hawley make in criticizing Medicaid reform.

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Federalism in the Second Trump Administration

Wed, 28 May 2025 00:02:00 -0000

Donald Trump is shaking up Washington, but how is his second term playing in the states? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel interviews a leader uniquely situated to give a perspective. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy talks about the punitive regulations the Joe Biden administration levied on his state, and Trump's more recent efforts to revive the state-federal partnership. The governor explains Alaska's energy potential, the effect of Trump's Canada and China tariffs on his Pacific state's industries, the reality of layoffs in national parks and other federal agencies, and the future of Alaskan politics in the Trump era.

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Rep. Chip Roy on the Inside Battle over the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Tue, 20 May 2025 17:07:00 -0000

Donald Trump met Tuesday morning with the House GOP to rally support for his “big, beautiful” reconciliation bill, which the President and House Speaker Mike Johnson hope to pass by Memorial Day. On this episode of All Things, Rep. Chip Roy (R., Texas)--who has been leading the fight for more savings in the legislation-- reports on the president's message, breaks down the fights over Medicaid reform and SALT, and explains why he thinks the bill right now has about a "50-50" chance of passing.

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A Deep Dive Into Immigration Law and Donald Trump's Deportation Policies

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:26:00 -0000

Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy joins All Things to jump into the weeds of the immigration law and deportation cases currently dominating the news. Donald Trump was elected on promises of sweeping immigration reform, but which of his actions are likely to be upheld by courts? McCarthy breaks down deportation rules, the definition of asylum and the use of the Alien Enemies Act, while he and Kim Strassel also discuss how all this is playing in the court of public opinion.

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Taxes and Tariffs With the ‘Grumpy Economist’

Tue, 06 May 2025 22:36:00 -0000

What to make of our “two doll, five pencil” economy? On this episode of All Things, the Hoover Institution's John Cochrane explains the bigger problem of Donald's Trump's tariff policy: it is focused only on the symptoms of a bigger U.S. structural disease. The "Grumpy Economist" also highlights his favorite Trump deregulatory moves so far, lays out the tax flaws in Congress's "one, big, beautiful bill," explains the real merit of DOGE, and muses with Kim Strassel about how fantastic the economy would be if they were in charge.

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Sen. John Cornyn on How Congress Can Pressure China

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:24:00 -0000

President Donald Trump has placed huge new tariffs on China, though he's under economic and political pressure to reduce or pause them. How else can the U.S. address threats posed by China? On this episode of All Things, Sen. John Cornyn explains his bipartisan legislation to require notification and prohibition of some U.S. investment in critical technologies in China. He gives an update on Congress's reconciliation process, slaps down the idea of a “millionaire’s tax,” and addresses one of the biggest intraparty fights of this cycle--his primary challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence Grades Trump 2.0

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:13:00 -0000

As the second Donald Trump administration nears its first 100 days, how does it compare to the first? On this episode of All Things, former Vice President Mike Pence shares with Kim Strassel his view on what this Trump team is getting right (hint: China tariffs), as well as what it's getting wrong (hint: broad-based tariffs). He warns Republicans against the “bad politics” of raising taxes, explains the mistake of not enforcing the TikTok ban, and talks about his work as the founder of the conservative advocacy group, Advancing American Freedom.

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All Things With Kim Strassel: Dana Perino Dishes Life Advice.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:20:00 -0000

Drawing on her time as a former White House press secretary and Fox News host--and the entertaining life stories of friends and colleagues--Dana Perino in this episode of All Things discusses the big takeaways of her new book, "I Wish Someone Had Told Me," an advice guide for graduates and professionals. She also grades the Trump administration on its first months' communications strategy, and talks with Kim Strassel about how things have changed--for better and for worse--for a younger generation headed into the workforce.

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Takes On Everything

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:22:00 -0000

With a sprawling portfolio that spans national lands, wildlife, oceans and Indian Affairs, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum sits at the intersection of key areas of Donald Trump's agenda. In this episode of All Things, Secretary Burgum lays out his vision for getting national lands to again "benefit" Americans, with big plans for energy production, permitting, housing development, timber management and recreation. He also walks through Interior's efficiency drive, and his plans to use staffing cuts to improve public service, including at the National Park Service.

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What Happened to the Once-Great State of California?

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:25:00 -0000

Governor Gavin Newsom has turned California into a prime example of everything that can go wrong under Democratic leadership, piling on green initiatives that stifle business and raise prices, while allowing crime and homelessness to explode. What will it take for the Golden State to make a comeback? On this episode of All Things, political commentator and possible gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton explains how California got into this mess, how to fix it, and his new book, “Califailure: Reversing the Ruin of America's Worst-Run State.”

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Reconciliation, DOGE and Democrats: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:01:00 -0000

Now that Speaker Mike Johnson's House Republicans have passed “one big beautiful” budget blueprint, where are Senate Republicans in completing Donald Trump's tax, border and energy agenda? On this episode of All Things, Senate policy committee chair Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) talks about current Senate Republican policy divides in the reconciliation process, including the challenges of reforming Medicaid. She also lays out how Republicans are tempting Democrats to work with them on permitting reform, and dives into DOGE's efforts to cut waste.

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Coming Next Week: All Things with Kim Strassel

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:44:00 -0000

From the Wall Street Journal Opinion page, “Potomac Watch” columnist Kim Strassel goes one-on-one with the newsmakers of the week: from candidates to campaign-managers, politicians to pollsters. The place to find news, insight and debate on both the overhyped and overlooked Washington storylines.

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