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Host Sarah Isgur is joined by Steve Hayes, Jonah Goldberg, and David French for a weekly thoughtful discussion on politics, policy, and culture.

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    The Dispatch Podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of current events and political issues. With an impressive lineup of hosts including Jonah Goldberg, Sarah Isgur, David French, and Steve Hayes, this podcast provides insightful commentary from a center-right perspective. It's refreshing to hear thoughtful analysis that doesn't cater to extremism or hyperbole.

    One of the best aspects of The Dispatch Podcast is its commitment to tackling tough issues with clarity and honesty. The hosts aren't afraid to delve into complex topics and offer well-reasoned arguments that make you think. They provide a valuable alternative to the often polarizing voices in today's media landscape.

    However, there are moments when the podcast can come off as dry, particularly when certain hosts aren't present or when discussions become too esoteric. This may not be everyone's cup of tea, especially if they prefer a more lively or entertaining approach to news and opinion. Additionally, some listeners may miss certain hosts during their absence due to maternity leave or other reasons.

    Despite these minor criticisms, The Dispatch Podcast remains a reliable source for informed and intelligent conversation. It offers a center-right perspective that challenges listeners to consider different viewpoints and engage in thoughtful discourse. If you're looking for a podcast that goes beyond surface-level analysis and encourages critical thinking, The Dispatch Podcast is definitely worth your time.



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    Latest episodes from The Dispatch Podcast

    Why America Needs to Win the AI War | Interview: Megan McArdle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 67:44


    Megan McArdle joins Jamie Weinstein to react to the first few months of Donald Trump's presidency and to explain why America needs to win the AI race. The Agenda:—Liberation Day: “It was shambolic”—Trump's shadow Cabinet—What DOGE got right (and wrong)—Elon Musk: A “managerial mad genius?”—Paul Ryan vindicated again—How to adapt to an AI world—Calm before the AI storm The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dispatch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Courts Cancel Liberation Day | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 75:42


    Mike Warren is joined by David French, Jonah Goldberg, Steve Hayes, and Grayson Logue to discuss the latest legal challenges to the Trump administration's Liberation Day tariffs and the most recent round of presidential pardons. The Agenda:—The Cases That Could Stop Trump's Tariffs—Will Trump double down on tariffs?—Openly corrupt pardons—Can the courts save American politics?—Trump's transactional politics—Russia-Ukraine peace talks—A new Putin—NWYT: Communal kid discipline? Show Notes—Ilya Somin for The Dispatch—Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson on The Remnant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inside Israel's Leadership Crisis | Interview: Matti Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 52:06


    Seasoned journalist Matti Friedman joins Jamie Weinstein to unpack the current state of Israel's war against Hamas, exploring the tension between military objectives and the return of hostages. He also delves into the role of American leadership, the morality of warfare, and what the future might hold for Israeli-Iranian relations. The Agenda:—Public trust in Israel's government is at an all-time low—The dilemma of the hostage return—Perception of American leadership and Donald Trump—Qatar: friend or foe?—Taking out Iran's nukes—Is there a Leonard Cohen in today's war? The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dispatch⁠⁠⁠⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—⁠⁠⁠⁠click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Biden's Big Beautiful Cover Up | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 65:19


    Sarah Isgur is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Steve Hayes, and Michael Warren to discuss Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's new reporting out of Original Sin on Joe Biden's cognitive decline.  Plus, Dispatch Capitol Hill reporter Charles Hilu joins to break down the House's "big beautiful bill." The Agenda:—Big beautiful explanation—No tax on tips?—Biden's Original Sin—Media accountability—“The media gets a C minus at best.”—NWYT: Is AI taking entry-level jobs? Show Notes:—Rep. Keith Self on the “big beautiful bill”—Scott Lincicome on AI and jobs The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠The Dispatch⁠⁠⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—⁠⁠⁠click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Common Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 64:48


    Two governors walk into the Reagan Library and find common ground. Steve Hayes is joined by Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D), to discuss bipartisanship, mutual respect, and the value of healthy conflict. The Agenda:—Defining tribes—Media outrage and news cycles—We should all join bowling teams—We can't explain policy in 280 characters—Intra-party tensions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What Remains of Conservatism | Interview: Jay Nordlinger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 36:38


    Jay Nordlinger, formerly of National Review and the author of the Onward and Upward Substack, joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss President Donald Trump's MAGAfication of the GOP. They explore themes of corruption, transparency, American exceptionalism, and the evolution of the Republican Party, while reflecting on the legacy of conservatism and the future of conservative journalism. —The first 100 days—Andrew Jackson 2.0?—The Middle East tour—Stories about Bill Buckley—The future of conservative journalism Show Notes—Jay's farewell post at National Review—Jay's Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mr. Trump in the Middle East | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 64:50


    Michael Warren is joined by Jonah Goldberg and Grayson Logue to discuss the ongoing trade war with China and Trump's newest aviation toy. The Agenda:—Scott Bessent or Peter Navarro?—What to make of the 90-day pause with China—Golden calf foreign policy—Trump meets with Qatar but skips Israel—Leaving America because of fascism? The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—⁠click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump vs. Harvard | Interview: Harvey Mansfield

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 50:16


    Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the Trump administration's fight against Harvard and its protest culture on campus. The Agenda:—Harvard's lefty culture—Are Jewish students safe on campus?—Let's stick to the Constitution—Elites in democracy—Defining successful studentsShow Notes:—Professor Mansfield's columns in the Crimson The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—⁠click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Vengeance Agenda | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 61:01


    Jonah Goldberg and David French join Sarah Isgur to discuss the emerging concept of “abundance” among Democrats while the current administration torpedoes the economy with tariffs. The Agenda:—Three bodies and two dolls—Abundance Democrats and no progress—No one's talking about DOGE anymore—Big beautiful bills—ICE raids in D.C.—Oh no for au pairs—Ross, Marc, and super-woke employees—NWYT: Alcatraz? The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dispatch⁠⁠⁠⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ‘Donald Trump Is FDR' | Interview: Batya Ungar-Sargon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 100:57


    Jamie Weinstein is joined by self-proclaimed “MAGA lefty” Batya Ungar-Sargon to defend Donald Trump's first 100 days as president and explain how a "lefty" can be MAGA. The Agenda:—Batya's MAGA journey—MAGA Reaganites vs. MAGA lefties—Batya on The Fifth Column—Exporting American exceptionalism—Trump's first 100 days—Trump's meme coin—North Korea style worship—“Trump sees a tariff like a Swiss army knife.”—Immigration and due process The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠The Dispatch⁠⁠⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    David Hogg and the Bully Test | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 60:49


    Host Sarah Isgur and contractually obligated Jonah Goldberg are joined by Dispatch contributor Jesse Singal and Mike Pesca, host of The Gist podcast to discuss the Democratic Party's identity crisis. Also: Singal broke news on The Dispatch about the Trump administration's transgender policy. The Agenda:—The cajun rages on—Sarah is smarter than her son—We all know a David Hogg—The Dems should thank Trump for the 80/20 issues—The Trump administration and transgender health care for kids—2026 Senate map—Ross Douthat worries about the end of humanity The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠The Dispatch⁠⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—⁠⁠click here.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Let's Talk About SCOTUSblog

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 58:52


    On this special livestreamed conversation, Steve Hayes and Sarah Isgur discussed our recent acquisition of SCOTUSblog and chatted with the newest Dispatcher, Amy Howe, about our plans to build out an extended universe of legal coverage and all things Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Surviving Trump's Tariffs | Interview: Josh Barro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 42:13


    Jamie Weinstein is joined by Josh Barro, author of the Very Serious newsletter and co-host of Serious Trouble, to explain everything wrong with Donald Trump's tariff regime. The Agenda:—You can't undo uncertainty—What does Trump really believe about tariffs?—Reinventing trade alliances—Political consequences for a recession—Will America rebound?—America's debt crisis Show Notes:—Flexport CEO Ryan Peterson on The Dispatch Podcast The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—⁠click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    They Never Believed Any Of It | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 74:15


    Sarah Isgur, David French, Steve Hayes, and Jonah Goldberg discuss President Donald Trump's foreign policy and his staggered attempts to broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. The Agenda: —Trump says 'STOP!' to Russia —Of course President Zelensky is being difficult in negotiations —Vice President Mike Pence as an influencer and Vice President J.D. Vance as an enabler —MAGA makes money off Russian bots —'NASA is fake and gay' —What is even going on anymore? The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Democracies Fall and Rise | Interview: Larry Diamond

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 41:33


    Jamie Weinstein is joined by sociologist Larry Diamond to explain how democracies rise and fall and what history might tell us about Donald Trump's slouch towards tyranny. The Agenda: —Signs of a democratic crisis —Weaponizing the government —Missing the forest for the trees —Trump 1.0 vs. Trump 2.0 —‘Trump isn't a fascist, he's a golfer' —All the president's men —When to be concerned Show Notes: —Diamond: The Crisis of Democracy Is Here —Diamond's Ill Winds: Saving Democracy from Russian Rage, Chinese Ambition, and American Complacency —Judge Wilkinson's rebuke of Trump admin The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Tucker Wing Is Winning | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 59:18


    Sarah Isgur, Michael Warren, Jonah Goldberg, and Steve Hayes discuss political capital when it comes to re-election prospects and reversing presidential decisions. Will public perception influence Trump's next moves? The Agenda: —Flash back to the George W. Bush administration —The Trump show —Stop tariffs via courts? Or let Trump sleep in his own bed? —Congress sucks! —Sarah asks a really good question —Bond market woes —Iran ‘to be great,' but without nuclear powers —We can't call war crimes ‘war crimes' because it will offend Russia —Policies and regime change —Reporter braves flirting assignment Show Notes: —Scott Lincicome on Wall Street and Main Street The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Destroying Global Trade | Interview: Ryan Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 39:37


    Ryan Peterson, CEO of Flexport, a platform for global logistics, joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the effects of President Trump's tariffs and how companies are being swallowed by the trade wars. The Agenda: —Understanding the executive orders —Businesses are devastated by losses —How brands like Walmart are coping —Dealmaking with China —What is the end game? —Invasion of Taiwan and likely trade scenarios —Update on Houthi attacks —Advising President Trump The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Our Failing Branches of Government | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 62:42


    Sarah Isgur, David French, and Jonah Goldberg discuss the sad state of the three branches of government and the wild, wild world of tariffs. The Agenda: —Judicial branch wins for the week —Congress does nothing —The youths yearn for the assembly line —Free trade is good —Abusing emergency powers —Trump's comments on Chris Krebs —Throw cheese slices at your kid? Show Notes: —Our editorial: Slouching Towards Tyranny —Thursday morning's TMD on the budget battle —For premium members: Dispatch Town Hall The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can We Beat China? | Interview: Sen. Tom Cotton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 51:46


    GOP Sen. Tom Cotton joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss his news book, Seven Things You Can't Say About China, as well as the looming military threats against Taiwan and the Republican Party's divided foreign policy views. The Agenda: —Tariff trouble —The China threat is more severe than most Americans realize —Taiwan's defense spending needs to increase significantly —The foreign-policy divide within the GOP —China's influence in global trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are We Liberated Yet? | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 76:21


    Liberation Day has come … and Sarah Isgur is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Steve Hayes, and Michael Warren to help figure out exactly what we're being liberated from. The Agenda: —Party like it's 1889 —Tariff myths, debunked —Liberating Republicans from a midterm win —Are the experts right (on tariffs)? —“Every word of Trump's claim is false.” —Democrats win in Wisconsin —NWYT: Third terms The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump's Deportations Are ‘Performance Art' | Interview: John Bolton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 37:07


    Jamie Weinstein is joined by John Bolton, former ambassador to the United Nations and Donald Trump's onetime national security adviser, to discuss the Trump administration's mass deportation program, the “loss of American prestige,” and the Signal saga. The Agenda: —“Loss of American prestige” on the world stage —How to negotiate with Greenland —The Soviet Union won —“The biggest trade deal in history” —Why does Trump attack our allies? —Groupchat-gate —Trump's deportations are “performance art” —The "Free World" is gone The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    National Security Used To Be a Thing | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 73:44


    The Agenda: —The Atlantic: The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans —The Goldbergs —War plans vs. attack plans vs. whatever —How to handle classified information as a reporter —Hillary was bad, too —Kurt Schlichter: Troll —NWYT: Snow White? Show Notes: —The Dispatch's reporting on Signal —TMD on the Houthi group chat The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rethinking the Democratic Playbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 45:28


    Jim Kessler, the executive vice president for policy at the Third Way think tank, joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the failures of the Biden administration, where Democrats could gain ground, and whether Donald Trump will lose his mojo. The Agenda: —What is Third Way? (00:00) —Did the Democrats botch the government funding fight? (1:48) —Where Trump could lose his mojo (5:00) —Dealing with defeat and Trump's first few months (7:00) —Democrats are out of touch (15:30) —Transgender issues and winning common-sense battles (19:00) —Israel, education, and young voters (28:00) —Should Joe Biden have stayed in the race? (36:30) The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Abundance About-Face | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 74:25


    Sarah Isgur is joined by Megan McArdle, Jonah Goldberg, and Steve Hayes to discuss the rise of “Abundance Democrats” and Donald Trump's attack on judicial independence. The Agenda: —Chuck Schumer falls into the John Boehner trap —What are “Abundance Democrats”? —Libs discover supply-side matters —People don't care about procedure —Did Vladimir Putin laugh at Trump? —Gaza ceasefire breakdown —NWYT: Sad beige homes The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Second Civil Rights Movement? | Interview: Juan Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 52:27


    Political analyst Juan Williams joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss his new book, New Prize for These Eyes, which argues that America is experiencing a second civil rights movement, distinct from the first. He explores the impact of Barack Obama's presidency on race relations, the backlash that followed, and the emergence of movements like Black Lives Matter. The Agenda: —Barack Obama's 2004 speech: a pivotal moment —The use of race in presidential campaigns —Diversity taking care of itself —Black Lives Matter, the movement and the grift —Is a post-racial America possible? The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Deporting People We Don't Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 64:56


    On today's episode of The Dispatch Podcast, Sarah Isgur, Michael Warren, Steve Hayes, and David French discuss the battle for the First Amendment. Should Columbia University student protester Mahmoud Khalil be deported over speech? The Agenda: —Mahmoud Khalil's arrest raises 1A concerns —Shout F.I.R.E and deport Charlie Cooke —How much economic pain will Trump tolerate? —Steve Hayes hardest hit from Spanish wine tariffs —De Gaulle was right —NWYT: secret videotaping and crying children Show Notes: —Trump's Polk painting —Jonah Goldberg: Free Speech Rites —Nick Catoggio: Lesser Evils The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    When the Left Became an Online Mob | Interview: Brianna Wu

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 67:47


    Former Democratic organizer Brianna Wu joins Adaam James Levin-Areddy for a conversation about her journey from leftist activism to clashing with leftists about antisemitism and the recklessness of transgender politics. Wu opens up on the challenges that come with standing up to one's own tribe, the importance of defending liberal values, and how to think responsibly—and compassionately—about sex and gender. The Agenda: —How Gamergate changed everything —The (de)evolution of progressive politics —October 7 and Jewish mothers —Can normie liberalism bridge the partisan divide? —Transgender healthcare vs. transgender politics Show Notes: —The Pros and Cons of 'Queer' (w/ Jamie Kirchick) —Jesse Singal for The Dispatch: How The American Media Distorted the Transgender Debate The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Suits and Sycophants | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 67:42


    To Sarah Isgur's dismay, today's episode is heavy on the foreign policy. Between last week's humiliation of Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump's apparent embrace of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, and the remilitarization of our European allies, the outlook for Pax Americana isn't bright.Sarah, Jonah Goldberg, and Steve Hayes also compare notes on the highs and lows from Trump's address to a joint session of Congress before finally getting around to their discussion of woke chili. The Agenda: —Is this Putin's world now? —Zelensky's errors. Trump's disgrace. —The allies step up —Our gelded Congress —Good television —Beans are woke Show Notes: —Better Righteous than Right About Ukraine? —The key to understanding Donald Trump's approach to the Ukraine war —The Remnant with Chris Stirewalt The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is Liberalism a Luxury Jews Can't Afford | Interview: Jonathan Greenblatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 68:03


    The Anti-Defamation League's CEO Jonathan Greenblatt thinks it's time for the organization to reinvent itself. As American Jews face a historic surge in violence, Greenblatt wants the ADL to rethink its old alliances and go on offense: targeting radicals –– and the education system that creates them. He joins Adaam to discuss the ADL's anti-Semitism report card for elite schools (published today), the organization's historical commitment to classical liberalism and a broader civil rights coalition, the left's betrayal of Jews, Elon Musk and the Trump administration, and the challenge of differentiating anti-Semitism from anti-Zionism. The Agenda: -The ADL's history is the story of American civil rights -Playing the liberal game -The Elon Musk gesture and finding new allies -CAIR -Can the Ivy League be saved? (Or is it time to build something new?) -Anti-Semitism vs Anti-Zionism (Can Jews be Anti-Semitic?) -Blindspots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The German Firewall Is Coming Down | Interview: James Kirchick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 47:13


    James Kirchick, author of The End of Europe, joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss Vice President J.D. Vance's controversial speech at the Munich Security Conference, the recent German elections, and the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The Agenda: —Vice President J.D. Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference —Breaking down Germany's political parties —Angela Merkel's policies contributed to the rise of the AfD —Immigration issues across Europe —Denmark's approach to immigration —What's going on with the Tate bros? —Rape gang controversies in the UK Show Notes: —James' essay for the New York Times The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    But What Did Trump Actually Do? | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 70:04


    Yes, the first several weeks of the second Trump administration has feltchaotic. Many a crazy thing has been spoken, declared, and tweeted.But on today's episode, Sarah Isgur, Steve Hayes, Jonah Goldberg, and David French discuss what Trump has actually done. The Agenda: —NIH cuts causing chaos in the medical field —Foreign policy shift during the recent UN security council vote —Political favoritism —Should there be kid-free spaces? —Anti-woke chili will have to wait Show Notes: —Yuval Levin's piece for The New Atlantis on NIH cuts The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Is Only Getting Worse | Interview: Chris Christie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 38:31


    Steve Hayes was joined over the weekend by Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, at the 2025 Principles First summit in Washington, D.C. The two discussed why Christie initially endorsed Donald Trump in 2016, the Trump administration's decision to side with Vladimir Putin, and where the line of a “constitutional crisis” is. Watch the interview here. The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Shock Factor | Interview: Joe Scarborough

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 52:56


    MSNBC anchor Joe Scarborough joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the first month of Donald Trump's presidency and whether or not we should hit the panic button over the elected “king.” The Agenda: —Separating signal from the noise —The seven-year itch (to ghost) —Will SCOTUS stop President Trump? —Using the Justice Department —The future of the GOP The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are We the Baddies Now? | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 77:39


    Sarah Isgur is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Mike Warren, and Steve Hayes to discuss Trump's social media post calling Zelensky a "dictator," the downside of DOGE, and the White House's monarchy "joke." The Agenda: —Zelensky, “a dictator without elections” —Are we now a pro-Russian country? —Good guys vs. bad guys —Banning the Associated Press from the press room —AP name games —The downside of DOGE —Entitlement reform —“Long live the king” Show Notes: —Peter Baker: Trump flips the switch on Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Peace in Ukraine | Interview: Tim Mak

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 31:36


    War correspondent Tim Mak joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the latest news out of Ukraine following President Donald Trump's calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Agenda: —What's on the negotiating table? —Throwing Ukraine to the wolves —Ukraine's response to the Biden administration's actions —Russia's economic issues —Controlling rare earth minerals The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bring Back Shaming | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 57:44


    Sarah Isgur is joined by David French and a tanned Jonah Goldberg to discuss the legacy of cancel culture, the impact President Trump's negotiating style will have on the future of Gaza, and the sorry state of American public schools. The Agenda: —Cheap grace when forgiving people —A lot of FAFO'ing in the Middle East —Solving the public education crisis —Ending proceduralism —Pro-penny lobby: Talk to us Show Notes: —Tom Friedman's piece on Trump and Gaza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nuking the Overton Window on Gaza | Interview: Einat Wilf

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 61:54


    Dr. Einat Wilf, a former member of Israel's Labor Party and co-author of The War of Return, joins Adaam James Levin-Areddy once again to discuss President Donald Trump's supposed plan to encourage Palestinians to voluntarily self-deport from the Gaza Strip—and what it means for the future of the conflict. The Agenda: —Consequences for aggressors —Where does the money go? —No one knows Gaza's future —What is Gaza? —The drip, drip, drip of hostages Show Notes: —Friday's Dispatch Podcast Roundtable mentioning the Trump-Netanyahu meeting —Dr. Wilf on The Remnant —Dr. Wilf and Adaam discuss the history of UNRWA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bluffing With Bravado | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 56:36


    Sarah Isgur is joined by Jonah Goldberg and Steve Hayes to discuss President Donald Trump's latest saber-rattling tactics against our allies and enemies—and whether his bluffs will pay off. The Agenda: —Did free trade policies fail? —Global saber rattling (IEEPA?) —Scott Lincicome: Why Donald Trump is wrong about tariffs —Trump fishes with dynamite —Gaz-a-Lago —Will Trump ever follow through? —USAID: Carrot-and-stick or waste? —Let's not commit war crimes —David Hogg as Democratic National Committee vice chair Show Notes: —Thank God for the stock market. —Our fact check on the Politico-USAID story —Lara Trump to join Fox News The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    When A Weak Iran Goes Nuclear | Interview: Michael Singh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 50:45


    Jamie Weinstein is joined Michael Singh, the managing director and Lane-Swig senior fellow at The Washington Institute, to explain how the Trump administration can take on a weakened—but potentially nuclear—Iranian regime. The Agenda: —Preventing a nuclear Iran —Iran's “ring of fire” strategy —Iranian proxies operating abroad —A maximum pressure campaign —Regime change —How to build a nuclear warhead —America's red line —Relations with Russia and China —Is Iran apocalyptic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ordo Amoris | Dispatch Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 64:45


    This is an unlocked episode of our weekly Dispatch Faith podcast, which is typically released on our members-only podcast feed, The Skiff. If you enjoy the conversation, we hope you'll consider signing up as a full Dispatch member today. President Donald Trump's recent executive orders related to immigration disrupted the operations of several faith-based charities that aide migrants and refugees—and Vice President J.D. Vance's comments on CBS News' Face the Nation further drove a wedge between those groups and the new administration. Michael Reneau is joined by Mark Seitz, Bishop of El Paso and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, and Matthew Soerens, vice president of advocacy and policy at the Christian humanitarian organization World Relief, for discussions about how their respective groups operate and how they're preparing for what's next. Show Notes: —Michael Warren on the clash between J.D. Vance and the Catholic Church —Michael Reneau on Evangelicals and their outlook on immigration reform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Great Men of History. Small Men of Congress. | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 70:09


    Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Kash Patel went before Congress this week, and Sarah Isgur, Steve Hayes, Mike Warren, and David French consider whether confirmation hearings are a giant waste of time. Also, Donald Trump's shaming of Colombia's president made Sarah rediscover the allure of Great Men of History theory.The Agenda: —The hearings that weren't worth your (and the nation's) time —Gerrymandering isn't the problem you think it is (or is it?) —Everything is broken and I didn't break it —Trump bullies his way to foreign policy wins —The power of leadership over the human heart —Is DeepSeek our Sputnik moment? (And should we retire Sputnik comparisons?)Show Notes: —John McCormack on RFK's confirmation process —The Dispatch explainer on Trump's Colombian feud The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    MAGA's 'Personal Libertarianism' | Interview: Jane Coaston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 67:28


    Jamie Weinstein is joined by Jane Coaston—New York Times contributing opinion writer and previous host of The Argument—to share her expectations for the second Trump term and how she covers the conservative movement. The Agenda: —January 6 —Trump's relationship with voters —Done With Never Trump —"Personal libertarianism" —Manifest destiny and military intervention —Evolution of Trump's Allies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is This What Retribution Looks Like? | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 90:02


    Sarah Isgur is joined by Jonah Goldberg and Steve Hayes to react to Donald Trump's first few days in office and Joe Biden's final act of lawlessness. The Agenda: —President Trump's pardons —Is it time to fix the pardon power? —Whose pardons are worse? —Birthright citizenship —Revoking security details —"The Right Is Winning the Battle for Hearts and Minds" —Is conservatism cool now? Show Notes: —Indictment of Genesis Lee Whitted, Jr. —Advisory Opinions on Birthright Citizenship —The Volokh Conspiracy The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will Trump Lower Your Taxes? | Interview: Grover Norquist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 48:39


    Kevin Williamson is joined by Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, to explain the tax policy of the second Trump administration. The Agenda: —“I want to be left alone” —Unionization —State income taxes —Republican record on tax cuts —Tax exempt tips —SALT deductions —Government bullying —Tariffs and deregulation Show Notes: —“Right-wing zealot” The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Confirmation Kabuki | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 71:01


    Sarah Isgur is joined by David French, Jonah Goldberg, and Steve Hayes to discuss the first round of confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. Are they worth our time? The Agenda: —The Mount Rushmore of Putzes —Senate hearings and “transparency” —The stupidity of our times —The Laken Riley Act —Joe Biden's farewell address —The Joe Biden legacy —The Jill Biden legacy —California fires and policy failures —Should you attend a presidential inauguration? Show Notes: —WSJ: Tulsi Gabbard mixed up details about a key surveillance law The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Boris Johnson on U.K. Grooming Gangs and 'Performative Buffoonery'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 61:20


    Jamie Weinstein is joined by former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss his relationship with Donald Trump, the U.K. "grooming gangs," and his new book, Unleashed. The Agenda: —Jeremy Vine: My Boris Johnson Story —Comparing Reagan and Trump —Johnson's relationship with Trump —Elon Musk and the U.K. —The U.K. grooming gangs —“Superpower of soft power” —Johnson's alleged deal with Ukraine and Russia —Putin and Zelensky —Johnson on Queen Elizabeth II —Leaders Johnson admires The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Groundhog Year | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 66:10


    Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle joins Sarah Isgur, Mike Warren, and Steve Hayes to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's interesting (?) press conference and the media's rapid (yet possibly irresponsible) response. The Agenda: —Trump is back —Sarah's Greenland-curious —Zuck ends fact-checking program —Our partner program with Meta —All the lonely people —The one influencer Steve tried remembering —LA County fires: is it a policy issue? —Blame the Republican In Closest Proximity —Release the fact-checkers The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump's Retribution | Interview: Matt Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 70:58


    Unapologetic NeverTrumper Matt Lewis joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the various “America on Fire” scenarios of the next four years and how history will judge President Donald Trump's two terms. The Agenda: —Bret Stephens in NYT: Done with Never Trump —Anger toward elites —Best-case scenarios and worst-case scenarios —How Kamala Harris' campaign went wrong —Trump's criminal history —“He's got rizz,” as the kids say —Trump's minions —Internal contradictions The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Syria, Taiwan, and the New Jersey Drones | Interview: Gen. David Petraeus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 67:17


    Jamie Weinstein is joined by David Petraeus—retired Army general, former CIA director, and author of Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine—to break down the latest out of Syria and weigh in on the unexplained drone situation in New Jersey. The Agenda: —Syria and Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham —Striking Iranian nuclear sites —Israel and Gaza —Humanitarian crisis in Gaza —The Taiwan strait —Threat of nuclear escalation —U.S. military involvement in Mexico —The New Jersey drones —The JFK files The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can Elon Musk Deliver for Conservatives? | Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 78:33


    Sarah Isgur, Jonah Goldberg, and Steve Hayes discuss the latest potential government shutdown and whether we are about to enter an Elon Musk co-presidency. The Agenda: —Co-president Musk's fight against a debt deal —Trump's presidential honeymoon —Who gets blamed for a shutdown? —Should conservatives be excited about DOGE? —TikTok's divestment —Is this a moral panic? —Bret Stephens: "Done With Never Trump" —NWYT: Modern Christmas music and Grinch remakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A New Syria? | Interview: Josh Rogin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 79:42


    Jamie Weinstein is joined by author and Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin to give context to the Assad regime's fall and explain what's next for the Syrian people. The Agenda: —Fall of Assad's regime —The refugee crisis —Syria's new government —Christians in Syria —Israeli relations —Is there a famine in Gaza? —Taiwan and China The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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