The McCarthy Report

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By: National Review

American freedom is secured by the commitment of our courts and our people to the rule of law. The McCarthy Report offers listeners in-depth analysis on the most pressing legal questions facing the country. Alongside NATIONAL REVIEW editor in chief Rich Lowry, veteran prosecutor and law professor Andy McCarthy leverages his decades of legal experience to cut through the noise of media hysteria with sober-minded, thoughtful commentary.

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Episode 349: Might Makes Right — Unless You’re Wrong
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Today at 4:27 PM

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss two of Trump’s major foreign policy flashpoints – Iran and Ukraine — and the Kennedy Center debacle.

Sponsor: The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University

This podcast was edited and produced by Lauren Elizabeth Veldhuizen. 

This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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Episode 348: Don Jr.'s Big Fat Russian Wedding
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Last Thursday at 5:16 PM

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the recent Russian assassination plot indictments, the Trump family's connections to a Russian oligarch, and much more. 

Sponsors: 
The Institute for Governance and Civic at Florida State University 

This podcast was edited and produced by Lauren Elizabeth Veldhuizen. 

This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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Episode 347: 9/11 Recollections
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09/10/2026

After a brief hiatus, Andy and Rich return to The McCarthy Report to reflect on the events of September 11th and analyze the successes and failures of America's fight against terror over the past 25 years. 

Sponsors: 
The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University

This podcast was edited and produced by Lauren Elizabeth Veldhuizen. 
 

This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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Episode 346: Court Considerations
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07/01/2026

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the final batch of Supreme Court decisions that came down this week.

This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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Episode 345: Injuring American Interests
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06/25/2026

Andy is flying solo today on The McCarthy Report, and his discusses the pitfalls and errors in Trump's MOU with Iran.

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Episode 344: A Good Deal Is Hard to Find
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06/18/2026

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss Trump's purported deal with Iran.

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Episode 343: The Nonexistent Cease-Fire
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06/11/2026

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the increasing hostilities in Iran, the Section 702 fight, and much more.

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Episode 342: Bad News for New Jersey
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06/04/2026

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy discusses his concerns with the Democratic nominee for New Jersey's 12th congressional district, Adam Hamawy.

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Episode 341: A Report from Two Fronts
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05/28/2026

Today on The McCarthy Report, as the Iran War muddles along, the Trump DOJ lawfare campaign mobilizes against E. Jean Carroll.

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Episode 340: Trump’s IRS Mess
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05/21/2026

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the most recent Iran news, Trump's tussle with the IRS, and what's brewing down near Cuba.

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Episode 339: The State of Play in Iran
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#340
05/13/2026

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the ongoing war in Iran, the Comey indictment, and much more.

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Episode 338: Blockade Considerations
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04/15/2026

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the tension between the pope and Trump, and much more.

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