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Trump’s Foreign Policy, Karoline Leavitt’s Replacement and the Problem with Polling

Practically Political··21 August 2026·31 min

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Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down President Trump’s approach to South Korea, North Korea and America’s alliances, including what an increasingly unpredictable U.S. foreign policy could mean for the country’s role around the world.  They also debate the war in Iran, rising gas prices, and whether economic pressure could ultimately bring Iran back to the negotiating table. Plus, who should replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary? The trio weighs Scott Jennings, Jason Miller and Spencer Pratt before taking on one final question: Why does political polling keep getting it wrong? Topics Discussed 0:39 Welcome to the Practically Political Podcast 1:12 South Korea and America’s Changing Alliances 10:18 Trump, Iran and Rising Gas Prices 16:54 Karoline Leavitt's Replacement 26:22 Primaries and the Problem With Political Polling Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.