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All Things with Kim Strassel

All Things with Kim Strassel

By: The Wall Street Journal
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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. Send your feedback to atkim@wsj.comCopyright © Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Where Do Voters Stand on Immigration Amid the Minnesota Shootings?
    Jan 27 2026
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • How Should the U.S. Respond to Iran's Brutal Crackdown?
    Jan 14 2026
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • The Minnesota Fraud Scandal Claims Tim Walz’s Political Career
    Jan 6 2026
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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