All Things with Kim Strassel

Newt Gingrich on Where Republicans Went Wrong--and What Comes Next

What produced Democrats' midterm wave? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich about the GOP's many mistakes (from affo

Election Day is Finally Here (and Anything Can Still Happen)

After months of rallies and debates, the midterm has finally arrived. Kim Strassel and Wall Street columnist Karl Rove discuss how best to view the final polls and late-b

With One Week to Go, The Midterms Are Anyone’s Guess

Donald Trump works to boost enthusiasm for Republicans, while Democrats try to expand the map. Kim Strassel unpacks the latest polls, strategies, and early-voting data wi

Can Michele Tafoya Win the GOP a Minnesota Senate Seat?

Former sportscaster Michele Tafoya is running as a Republican in Minnesota, but with Democrats dealing with corruption scandals, is there an opening for the GOP? Kim Stra

Sen. Bill Cassidy on Social Security Reform and Donald Trump’s ‘Majority of One’

As Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) serves out his term, he tells Kim Strassel that Donald Trump’s “majority of one” endorsements may cost Republicans seats in the Senate,

Can Republicans Energize Their Voters?

One of the GOP's biggest midterm hurdles to keeping the House and Senate is low voter enthusiasm. Kim Strassel speaks with radio talk show host Lars Larson about tactics,

Sen. John Cornyn on Jack Smith, Ken Paxton and the GOP Midterm Chances

Is a Texas Senate seat in danger of turning blue? Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) talks to Kim Strassel about facing off against Jack Smith, the recent legislation on colle

Sen. Susan Collins Responds to ProPublica: ‘A Disgraceful Smear Job’

Maine Senator Susan Collins battles for reelection in a race that already had its share of drama. Sen. Collins talks to Kim Strassel about what she calls a “partisan hit

The AI Panic Comes to Washington

Fears about artificial intelligence explode, but how worried should humans be? Kim Strassel speaks with Wall Street Journal columnist Andy Kessler about what's driving th

Can Republicans Save Their Majorities in Congress?

Republicans stage a Dallas midterm convention to raise enthusiasm, but polls remain grim. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and veteran pollster Scott Rasmussen

What's Next In the U.S.-Canada Trade War?

A growing U.S.-Canada trade war is posing real risk to North American supply chains and U.S. companies. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel and the Cato Institute

Magic Midterm Messages

What messages are resonating with midterm voters? On this episode of All Things, Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel explains why the politicians who are explaining

A Rosier 2026 Back-to-School Moment

Are parents' school choices looking better this fall? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Center for Education Reform founder Jeanne Allen about encou

The Left and Right Dabble in Anti-Capitalism

Far-left Democrats keep backing democratic socialism, but what is the state of free enterprise? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with U.S. Chamber of Co

Sen. Dan Sullivan on ‘Decoy Dan’ and Alaska's Battleground Senate Race

Control of the Senate in the midterm balance and Democrats are pouring money into Alaska. On this episode of All Things, Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan talks to Kim Strassel ab

Congress Returns for a Pre-Midterm Sprint

Congress is back from recess and is diving into a mountain of unfinished work, including a third reconciliation bill. But what’s in Reconciliation 3.0, and what else does

Midterm Splits on the Right and Left

Democratic Socialists candidates sweep the New York primary for U.S. House seats, further dividing a fractured Democratic party. And President Donald Trump escalates his

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Campaign Pledge: Make Ohio 'Greater' Than Ever

The coming midterms will feature a whopping 39 gubernatorial races, many for open seats. Ohio is shaping up to be one of the more competitive races, despite its solid GOP

Post-Iran, Will Donald Trump Turn His Eye to Ukraine?

Donald Trump is using the G7 summit in France to tout his deal with Iran, and to suggest he'll now turn more attention to the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. What

NRSC Chair Tim Scott Handicaps the Senate Midterm Map

The 2026 primary season is in full swing, and both parties are gearing up for record midterm spending. As Republicans battle to maintain their Senate majority, where is t