WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
by Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal
Is this your podcast?Paul Gigot is the editorial page editor of The Wall Street Journal, recognized for his insightful commentary and analysis on national politics and policy issues. With a background in journalism and a focus on opinion journalism, he has esta…
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Audience Interest
- political analysis
- Washington developments
Podcast Focus
- daily news discussions
- critical perspectives
Publishing Consistency
- 20 episodes total
- active for 1 year
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- available on major platforms
- no specific platforms detected
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Estimated from 4 chart positions in 4 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · News#1325K to 30K
- 🇮🇳IN · News#1451K to 10K
- 🇮🇱IL · News#673K to 10K
- 🇭🇰HK · News#149500 to 3K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.9K to 16K🎙 Daily cadence·20 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
9.5K to 53K🇺🇸57%🇮🇳19%🇮🇱19%+1 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2.9K to 16K
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Jul 17, 2026
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Trump Won't Renew His USMCA Trade Deal, as Michigan Gets a New Bridge to Canada
Jul 16, 2026
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The Supreme Court Wants a Security Upgrade / Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearings
Jul 15, 2026
24m 28s
Trump Blockades Iran Again, While Saying the U.S. Will Guard Hormuz
Jul 14, 2026
22m 20s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | Iran conflictU.S. military+4 | — | — | IranU.S. base in Jordan+1 | IranU.S. base+4 | — | 23m 50s | ||
| 7/17/26 | reconciliation billbudget framework+3 | — | RepublicansHouse+1 | — | GOPreconciliation+5 | — | 30m 50s | ||
| 7/16/26 | tradeUSMCA+5 | — | The White House | CanadaMexico+3 | USMCAtrade deal+6 | — | 25m 24s | ||
| 7/15/26 | Supreme Courtsecurity threats+3 | Todd Blanche | CongressSenate+1 | — | Supreme Courtsecurity upgrade+3 | — | 24m 28s | ||
| 7/14/26 | naval blockadeIran+3 | — | Iran | Strait of Hormuz | TrumpIran+4 | — | 22m 20s | ||
| 7/13/26 | politicsU.S. foreign policy+3 | — | The Wall Street Journal | — | Lindsey GrahamSenate+3 | — | 28m 25s | ||
| 7/10/26 | Michigan Senate DebateElection Assistance Commission+3 | — | U.S. Election Assistance Commission | MichiganAlaska | MichiganDemocrats+6 | — | 27m 22s | ||
| 7/9/26 | Maine Senate RaceDemocratic Party+3 | — | DemocraticGOP+1 | — | Graham PlatnerMaine Senate Race+5 | — | 25m 16s | ||
| 7/8/26 | IranDonald Trump+3 | — | Iran | Strait of Hormuz | TrumpIran+3 | — | 25m 11s | ||
| 7/7/26 | Senate campaignaccusations+3 | — | — | Maine | Graham PlatnerSenate campaign+3 | — | 21m 23s | ||
| 6/12/26 | surveillanceintelligence+4 | — | President TrumpFISA Section 702+2 | — | Bill PulteJay Clayton+5 | — | 27m 55s | ||
| 6/11/26 | Iran agreementTrump administration+4 | — | IranRepublicans+2 | — | Donald TrumpIran+5 | — | 30m 53s | ||
| 6/10/26 | Maine Senate racepolitical candidates+3 | — | The Wall Street Journal | — | MaineSenate race+5 | — | 25m 20s | ||
| 6/9/26 | electionsvoting+3 | — | California | — | Spencer PrattNithya Raman+3 | — | 28m 05s | ||
| 6/8/26 | IranIsrael+4 | — | The Wall Street Journal | — | IranIsrael+7 | — | 30m 50s | ||
| 6/5/26 | ChinaIran+4 | Matt Pottinger | Chinese Communist PartyThe Wall Street Journal | IranTaiwan | TrumpChina+5 | — | 31m 26s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Iran strategyCongress+4 | — | CongressDonald Trump+2 | — | IranCongress+5 | — | 23m 08s | ||
| 6/3/26 | California politicsRepublican primaries+3 | — | — | CaliforniaNew Jersey+1 | CaliforniaSteve Hilton+5 | — | 25m 52s | ||
| 6/2/26 | GOP agendaTrump settlement fund+3 | — | Republican lawmakersCongress+1 | — | GOPTrump+4 | — | 26m 12s | ||
| 6/1/26 | IranU.S. relations+5 | Zoran Mamdani | Democratic PartyThe Wall Street Journal | IranUnited States+1 | Iranceasefire+7 | — | 27m 00s | ||
| 5/8/26 | gerrymanderingVirginia Supreme Court+4 | — | Virginia Supreme CourtDemocratic+1 | VirginiaTennessee | gerrymanderVirginia Supreme Court+5 | — | 28m 38s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Supreme CourtClarence Thomas+3 | John Yoo | The Wall Street Journal | — | Supreme CourtClarence Thomas+3 | — | 31m 45s | ||
| 5/6/26 | experimental medical researchSenate dysfunction+3 | Ben Sasse | The Wall Street Journal | American | Ben Sasseexperimental drug trials+4 | — | 34m 29s | ||
| 5/5/26 | abortionmifepristone+4 | — | mifepristoneSupreme Court+1 | — | abortion pillmifepristone+4 | — | 21m 39s | ||
| 5/4/26 | IranUnited Arab Emirates+5 | — | Spirit Airlines | United Arab EmiratesPersian Gulf+1 | IranUAE+5 | — | 22m 29s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Paul Gigot is the editorial page editor of The Wall Street Journal, recognized for his insightful commentary and analysis on national politics and policy issues. With a background in journalism and a focus on opinion journalism, he has established himself as a leading voice in understanding the dynamics of Washington politics. "WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch" offers a unique format where Gigot, alongside co-hosts Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn, and Kyle Peterson, provides critical perspectives on the latest developments in Washington, D.C. This podcast distinguishes itself by delivering in-depth analysis on current events in the realm of news, society, and culture, helping listeners navigate complex political landscapes. The audience for this podcast primarily consists of engaged listeners interested in American politics and policy. With an estimated 5,000 to 30,000 listeners, they turn to the show for its expert insights and timely commentary, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to stay informed about the intricacies of national governance and societal issues.
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What the show covers
- daily news discussions
- critical perspectives
- insightful commentary
- political insights
Audience interests
- political analysis
- Washington developments
- current events
- opinion journalism
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- no specific platforms detected
- potentially broad audience
- feedback via email
Publishing consistency
- 20 episodes total
- active for 1 year
- weekly episodes
- weekday publishing schedule
Chart history for WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
Peaked at #67 in IL, currently #67 in IL.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | — | #67 | #67 | — |
| United States | — | #132 | #132 | — |
| India | — | #145 | #145 | — |
| HK | — | #149 | #149 | — |
Chart Positions
4 placements across 4 markets.
Chart Positions
4 placements across 4 markets.