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by John Rothmann
For a direct, short, and insightful commentary, listen to this podcast by political analyst and radio talkshow host John Rothmann. Each podcast will focus on a different issue in order to shine a spotlight on what is happening in our world today. Current events are fast paced and getting a glimpse behind the headlines is critical.
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- 3 days ago31 min
Will Trump Defy the Court on the Kennedy Center? Iran, Iraq, Ukraine, and Your Questions Answered
Check out John's YouTube channel: @aroundthepoliticalworld_ & Follow John on TikTok: @aroundthepoliticalworld John will cover:Will Trump obey the court order on the Kennedy Center?Iran, Iraq, the Houthis, and the widening Middle East conflictRussia’s continued attacks on UkraineElection concerns and your Friday questions! Connect with John and share your comments on Facebook: @Around The Political World & LinkedIn: @John Rothmann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago16 min
“Hostile Acts,” J.D. Vance Says “Give Us Another Chance,” and More
Check out John's YouTube channel: @aroundthepoliticalworld_ & Follow John on TikTok: @aroundthepoliticalworld John will cover:Trump calls Canada’s E.U. partnership a “hostile act”J.D. Vance asks voters to “give us another chance”Russia, Ukraine, and new sanctionsThe Kennedy Center, Congress, and presidential power Connect with John and share your comments on Facebook: @Around The Political World & LinkedIn: @John Rothmann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 5 days ago16 min
From the Kennedy Center to Iran, Canada, and the E.U., President Trump Is the Issue
Check out John's YouTube channel: @aroundthepoliticalworld_ & Follow John on TikTok: @aroundthepoliticalworld John will cover:Trump and the future of the Kennedy CenterThe Iran war and nearly $40 billion in costsCanada’s growing relationship with the European UnionAI, weapons in space, and presidential power Connect with John and share your comments on Facebook: @Around The Political World & LinkedIn: @John Rothmann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 6 days ago15 min
Three Cheers for the Supreme Court, the Challenge of AI, and U.S. Weapons in Space
Check out John's YouTube channel: @aroundthepoliticalworld_ & Follow John on TikTok: @aroundthepoliticalworld John will cover:The Supreme Court protects mail-in votingThe growing challenge of artificial intelligenceU.S. weapons in space and the new arms raceThe Middle East and the fight for congressional oversight Connect with John and share your comments on Facebook: @Around The Political World & LinkedIn: @John Rothmann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago16 min
Trump, the Elections, the Middle East, Ukraine, and More
Check out John's YouTube channel: @aroundthepoliticalworld_ & Follow John on TikTok: @aroundthepoliticalworld John will cover:Trump’s continued fight against mail-in votingIran, the Middle East, and UkraineThe growing debate over artificial intelligenceClimate change and the future of the Kennedy Center Connect with John and share your comments on Facebook: @Around The Political World & LinkedIn: @John Rothmann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago18 min
The Mark Thompson Show: September 9, 2026
John joined The Mark Thompson Show Wednesday morning to discuss the most critical news stories of the week.Check out John's YouTube channel: @aroundthepoliticalworld_ & Follow John on TikTok: @aroundthepoliticalworld John will cover:CENTCOM's strikes on Iran What Netanyahu knew before Hamas's attackIsrael's upcoming electionBritain, France, and Canada's West Bank embargoGermany's far-right election resultsThe Confederate statue at Arlington Connect with John and share your comments on Facebook: @Around The Political World & LinkedIn: @John Rothmann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago29 min
Reflections on September 11, 25 Years Later, and Your Questions Answered
Check out John's YouTube channel: @aroundthepoliticalworld_ & Follow John on TikTok: @aroundthepoliticalworld John will cover:Reflections on September 11, 25 years laterThe lasting impact of 9/11 on AmericaIntelligence failures, elections, and political divisionYour questions and John’s answers! Connect with John and share your comments on Facebook: @Around The Political World & LinkedIn: @John Rothmann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago16 min
An American Tragedy: What Happened to the Republican Party?
John will cover: • The Republican “convention” or Trump pep rally? • Trump’s proposed $5,000 payments to Americans • The disappearance of dissent within the GOP • Has the Republican Party become the party of Trump? Connect with John and share your comments on Facebook: @Around The Political World & LinkedIn: @John Rothmann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
About Around the Political World
For a direct, short, and insightful commentary, listen to this podcast by political analyst and radio talkshow host John Rothmann. Each podcast will focus on a different issue in order to shine a spotlight on what is happening in our world today. Current events are fast paced and getting a glimpse behind the headlines is critical.
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