Podcast appearances and mentions of pj o'rourke

Den 15 februari gick journalisten, författaren och den politiska satirikern PJ O'Rourke bort. Vem var han egentligen? Och vad gjorde han för avtryck? I detta avsnitt av Ideologipodden lär vi känna mannen som skrev böcker som Holidays in hell och Parlament of whores. Det handlar om O´Rourkes resa från hippie till republikan, hans humoristiska betraktelser av samhället och has många underhållande citat. I detta minnesavsnitt av Ideologipodden minns vi en av de främsta politiska satirikerna - och vad vi kan lära av honom i dag.  Gäst är Mattias Svensson, författare och ledarskribent på Svenska Dagbladet. Programledare är Amanda Broberg. 

American Consequences Editor-in-Chief and best-selling author P.J. O'Rourke joins Trish in this episode and they dive into a variety of topics, including his updated blockbuster book Eat the Rich that he's giving away for free at freepjbook.com.  P.J. talks with Trish about the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, the state of small businesses, masks, shutdowns, and inflated prices of goods and services.  P.J. isn't President Biden's biggest fan and worries that the administration will impose more lockdowns should health concerns continue.  Human nature shows us that people in power like to exercise that power, says P.J., and while politicians are attempting to uphold the health and safety of our country (no easy feat), they're still human and delight in shutdowns… perpetuating said power. With COVID-19 variants on the rise, small businesses can't withstand another shutdown, and the country can't continue to print money and prop them up… It's a recipe on how to tear this country apart, even more so than it already is. President Biden needs to show leadership that unifies. Inflation, a pandemic, human nature, and general discourse has us all on the edge of our proverbial seats. 

From 2009 comes this interview with P.J. O'Rourke, a well-known voice to many public radio listeners. In this conversation, we talk about "P.J. O'Rourke on 'The Wealth of Nations' - Books that changed the world," which concerns Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations," a 2-volume 900-page work that was published in 1776.

Eat the Rich: A Treatise on Economics by P. J. O'Rourke. From our ACU archive. This Audiobook excerpt serves as an introduction to this book. Purchase the book or find on Audible. In the tradition of his contemporary classic Parliament of Whores, the man who The Wall Street Journal calls "the funniest writer in America" is back with Eat the Rich, in which he takes on the global economy. P. J. O'Rourke leads you on an hysterical whirlwind world tour from the "good capitalism" of Wall Street to the "bad socialism" of Cuba in search of the answer to an age-old question: "Why do some places prosper and thrive, while others just suck?" With stops in Albania, Sweden, Hong Kong, Moscow, and Tanzania, P.J. brings along his incomparable wit and finds hilarity wherever he goes.

In the aftermath of the Capitol Siege, Americans need to reflect and reconcile that with great freedom comes great responsibility. In this episode, Trish, the legendary P.J. O’Rourke, and special guest former U.S. Representative Ron Paul delve into listener questions to detangle the current political nightmare. The discussion touches upon our ever-growing partisan divisiveness, the accountability of Big Tech, and questions around the First Amendment.  For more from Trish Regan follow her on twitter @Trish_Regan & visit AmericanConsequences.com.

Episode twenty-eight features one of my favorite artists PJ O'Rourke! He has an amazing store in NYC called Flye Lyfe, and you can check out his work on his website, https://flyelyfe.com/!

Author, columnist, and satirist PJ O'Rourke joins Dan to discuss his new book, A Cry From the Far Middle: Dispatches From a Divided Land. In this new offering, O’Rourke wonders if American politics will be fundamentally changed and touches on such topics as government shutdowns, the death of liberalism, the return of piety, COVID-19, protests, and the rise of social media. Get your observations ready!

The COMMENTARY gang welcomes P.J. O'Rourke, first-time magazine contributor with his wonderful and acid piece "Shamalot" in our December issue, to the podcast to talk about JFK, Chinese spies, and Biden cabinet picks. Give a listen.

On today's episode, Andrew talks with satirist PJ O'Rourke about his new book, A Cry from the Far Middle: Dispatches from a Divided Land. P. J. O'Rourke has written nineteen books on subjects as diverse as politics and cars and etiquette and economics. Parliament of Whores and Give War a Chance both reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. He is a regular panelist on NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me, a contributing writer for the Washington Post editorial page, and the editor in chief of the free web magazine American Consequences. He lives in rural New England, as far away from the things he writes about as he can get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our final episode before US voters decide whether or not to renew Donald Trump’s lease on the White House, we look at whether a more reasonable – or at least less obviously deranged – politics is still possible. We’re joined by the satirist PJ O’Rourke, whose new book, ‘A Cry from the Far Middle’, wonders how America got so divided – and if it ever wasn’t. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes are on America in the lead up to November 3. When the presidential race comes to an end one thing is certain, the US will be fractured. If Donald Trump is re-elected, outrage by left-wing political and media sophisticates will further alienate tens of millions of Americans who do not share their values. Yet, if Joe Biden wins, a display of anything other than humility would be equally alienating and would divide even more deeply a crisis-ridden nation. How has it come to this? What is the likely path the US will take, both at home and abroad, once the pandemic passes? Are these two old men really the best America has to offer?  On Thursday, 1 October at 9 am we hosted a US Election election special with PJ O'Rourke & Conrad Black to hear two strikingly different views of how the September 30 Presidential debate went down and which candidate they thought would, or should, win the 2020 US Presidential Election.

P.J. O'Rourke discusses his new book A CRY FROM THE FAR MIDDLE

P.J O'Rourke- Political Satirist and Author- Discusses his new book- A Cry from the Far Middle: dispatches from a divided land.

Political satirist and personal hero P.J. O'Rourke triumphantly returns to discuss his latest book, "A Cry From the Far Middle: Dispatches from a Divided Land." In which he makes stirring defense of: classical liberalism, temperamental moderates, and governing through math instead of throwing wads of cash at problems. Support the program by going to patreon.com/andrewheaton

461 - P. J. O'Rourke P. J. O'Rourke is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. We are pleased to welcome one of America's great commentators, authors and satirists. P. J. O'Rourke has written 20 books on a variety of subjects, some hitting #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list. His newest book is entitled "A Far Cry from the Middle: Dispatches from a Divided Land." It's a pleasure to welcome the most quoted living man in the Penguin Dictionary of Modern Humorous Quotations. P. J. O'Rourke was called an "itinerant journalist, jester and raconteur" by Jimmy Buffett. We couldn't be happier to be in the presence of P. J. O'Rourke! The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

On today's Bulwark Podcast, P.J. O'Rourke joins Charlie Sykes to discuss his new book: A Cry from the Far Middle: Dispatches from a Divided Land. (https://www.amazon.com/Please-Calm-Down-Cry-Middle/dp/0802157734) Special Guest: P.J. O'Rourke.

Martin captains and the gang talks about gonzo journalist, satirist and general ne'er do well P. J. O'Rourke. Martin reveals the number 1 item on his bucket list is to have a drink with PJ. That's how big a deal this heroes episode is. P. J.'s books are too numerous to list here, but head to his website, www.pjorourke.com. His publisher, Grove Atlantic, has a full bio and a list of his stuff. If you take the plunge and buy a PJ, be sure it is one that includes his seminal article "How to Drive Fast on Drugs While Getting Your Wing-Wang Squeezed And Not Spill Your Drink".

Jeff joins the creator of FlyeLyfe, PJ O'Rourke at his shop to talk about staying Flye during the pandemic. Follow him on instagram and grab some fresh gear online at Flyelyfe.com + cuts from Pete Rock & J Dilla

Follow the Super Tuesday action with Dan and his several guests: columnist and satirist PJ O'Rourke, pollster John Zogby, Suffolk University pollster Dave Paleologos, former Massachusetts Congressman Mike Capuano, Boston Herald columnist Adriana Cohen, and former state legislator and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor O'Neill.

Follow the Super Tuesday action with Dan and his several guests: columnist and satirist PJ O'Rourke, pollster John Zogby, Suffolk University pollster Dave Paleologos, former Massachusetts Congressman Mike Capuano, Boston Herald columnist Adriana Cohen, and former state legislator and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor O'Neill.

Follow the Super Tuesday action with Dan and his several guests: columnist and satirist PJ O'Rourke, pollster John Zogby, Suffolk University pollster Dave Paleologos, former Massachusetts Congressman Mike Capuano, Boston Herald columnist Adriana Cohen, and former state legislator and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor O'Neill.

Follow the Super Tuesday action with Dan and his several guests: columnist and satirist PJ O'Rourke, pollster John Zogby, Suffolk University pollster Dave Paleologos, former Massachusetts Congressman Mike Capuano, Boston Herald columnist Adriana Cohen, and former state legislator and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor O'Neill.

Today on Boston Public Radio: University of New Hampshire political science professor Dante Scala discussed how various 2020 Democratic presidential candidates are positioned ahead of Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary, and how fallout from Monday's Iowa caucus debacle could make New Hampshire even more significant. 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer joined us to discuss his campaign, and what he thinks it’s going to take to defeat President Trump in November. “Beat the Press” host Emily Rooney joined us for a special primary-themed list of fixations and fulminations. We opened lines to talk with callers about which Democrats are best positioned to win the nomination. A second 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, discussed his views on the New Hampshire primary, and being the only remaining presidential candidate of color. Jack Rodolico and Lauren Chooljian, hosts of NHPR’s “Stranglehold” podcast, broke down the history of New Hampshire's role as the first-in-the-nation primary. Satirist and Washington Post contributor PJ O’Rourke discussed the impeachment vote, and his thoughts on what might happen come election time in November. We re-opened our lines to hear your thoughts on everything related to election 2020.

PJ O'Rourke is a wry political satirist, HL Mencken Fellow at the Cato Institute, and most recently the author of "None of My Business." He joins Heaton to talk about economics, socialism, term limits, and why America will never ever be Sweden.

In the first of a recurring series publishing every second Friday, the guys discuss some 'words to live by'. Martin kicks it off with a great PJ O'Rourke line that has become his motto. Francis goes Star Trek, and Robert of course brings it full circle with humanism and faith. Our quotes this time are:"It's one thing to burn down the outhouse, its another to install plumbing" by P. J. O'Rourke in his book Holidays In Hell;"It has always been easier to destroy than to create", spoken by Spock in Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan but written by Gene Roddenberry, Harve Bennett, Jack B. Sowards and Nicholas Meyer (with some help from Samuel L. Peeples), and,"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve." by Napoleon Hill. 

Richard Glover introduces an all-star edition of TGIF, with some of our famous visitors from over the years – including Tim Brooke-Taylor (from The Goodies), Hannah Gadsby, Jacki Weaver and PJ O’Rourke, alongside TGIF regulars such as Tommy Dean, Wendy Harmer, Lex Marinos and Subby Valentine.

Richard Glover introduces an all-star edition of TGIF, with some of our famous visitors from over the years – including Tim Brooke-Taylor (from The Goodies), Hannah Gadsby, Jacki Weaver and PJ O’Rourke, alongside TGIF regulars such as Tommy Dean, Wendy Harmer, Lex Marinos and Subby Valentine.

On this episode of Acton Line, research associate at the Acton Institute, Jordan Ballor, talks with best-selling author and leading political satirist, P.J. O'Rourke, about his newest book, "None of My Business." O'Rourke will be giving a talk at Acton's upcoming event in Chicago on March 7 and registration is still open. In the second segment, Acton's director of communications, John Couretas, speaks with Ray Nothstine, editor at Civitas Institute, about the film "They Shall Not Grow Old." In director Peter Jackson's most recent movie, original World War I footage undergoes groundbreaking restoration, complete with voice over acting and sound affects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PJ O'Rourke, Bret Baier, Terence Hoey, Dr. Henry Miller, Seaton Motley, Dr. Jeffrey Singer, Jeremy Morris, Jason Smith

P.J. O’Rourke has written nineteen books (including some New York Times bestsellers) and his most recent one, None Of My Business, is a must read. He explains money, banking, assets, liabilities and why he’s not rich and neither are you (there is always humor in everything he writes and says!). You can hear the passion of Miami in his voice throughout our conversation as he continues to give the school props. Plus, his stories about late professor David Frazier (giving him a D on a mid-term paper, turning his life around and creating a long-term bond) and Dr. Shriver are fantastic. He never knew that Dr. Shriver knew who he was, but he sure did. We even chuckle together about what technology meant to him as a blossoming writer – long hand, not even a typewriter and no spell check. We begin the conversation discussing what gives him inspiration in writing on subjects.

Bill and his guests – Michael Moore, P.J. O’Rourke, Thom Hartmann, Steve Hilton, and Catherine Rampell answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 09/21/18)

P.J. O’Rourke offers comedic relief about the state of our politics from his unique journalistic perspective influenced by the “sunshine” of the 1960s. O’Rourke has worked for many notable publications such as the National Lampoon and Rolling Stone Magazine. He has had two New York Times #1 Bestsellers; Parliament of Whores and Give War a Chance. He is currently a correspondent for the Atlantic as well as the H.L. Mencken Research Fellow at the Cato Institute.Why does show business and left-wing politics have an affinity for each other? What happened to politics in the 1960s? How did the baby boomers ruin the world? What does O’Rourke think of the state of journalism today? Are we more divided today, as a society, than we were in the latter half of the 1960s?Further Reading:None of My Business, written by P.J. O’RourkeAll the Trouble in the World: The Lighter Side of Overpopulation, Famine, Ecological Disaster, Ethnic Hatred, Plague, and Poverty, written by P.J. O’RourkeIt’s Worse than Vulgar, It’s Trendy, written by P.J. O’RourkeRelated Content:Is Liberalism in Danger?, Free Thoughts EpisodeHarambe to Trump: 2016 was the Worst, Free Thoughts EpisodeKing Obama, King Trump: The Dangers of an Imperial Presidency, Free Thoughts Episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Featured during this episode, longtime A&G favorite P.J. O'Rourke joins the show to talk about his new book, "None of My Business".

Erik Schatzker, Bloomberg News Editor-at-Large, shares highlights of his interview with Bridgewater Associates Founder and Co-Chairman Ray Dalio. Saijel Kishan, Bloomberg News Hedge Fund Reporter, explains how 2008 hedge fund stars have struggled in the last decade. Tom Russo, Former General Counsel at AIG, and Sonali Basak, Bloomberg News Investment Banking Reporter, discuss the frontlines of the 2008 financial crisis. P.J. O'Rourke, Author and Humorist, shares thoughts on everything from trade to Bitcoin in his new book "None of My Business.” And we Drive to the Close of the market with Greg Luken, CEO at Luken Investment Analytics.     Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

JUNE 16, 2018 - It's THE DAILY SHOW WEEKLY, hosted by Vic Shuttee (@VicShuttee) and Chandler Dean (@chandlerjdean)! As Anthrax continues to freak us out, nothing scares the team more than being pulled from covering the war and returning to the home front to break down New York Mayor-Elect Michael Bloomberg’s improbable rise to power! Plus Ad Nausium fires at the news media’s eternal war coverage with theme music and logos. The Daily Show Weekly is produced by Vic Shuttee, with album artwork designed by Felipe Flores Comics! #BejesusScaringTime

Buck is joined by guest co-host PJ O’Rourke for an American Consequences takeover of the Stansberry Investor Hour. PJ is the rabble rousing best-selling author of titles like Eat the Rich, Give War a Chance, and How the Hell Did This Happen? Buck and PJ discuss Rex Tillerson’s great relief, doubts about growth in Asia, and the surveillance culture we now live in where everybody knows your name…and a whole lot more. PJ tells you why some people may even welcome the idea of unfettered spying on citizens by governments everywhere. Stansberry Research analyst Bill Shaw joins the program to weigh in on gold and his recent article in American Consequences. It’s a first-person story about the state of subprime auto loans and late-night adventures with a repo man on the streets of Baltimore. Buck asks Bill which cars the midnight riders are towing away, and the answer is a tell-tale sign of a far too stretched consumer. Turney Duff, author of the Buy Side and contributor to American Consequences, calls in to tell PJ and Buck about the discussions he just had with the smartest traders he knows on Wall Street to get their opinion on the China trade. Turney sheds some light as to why some of the most experienced people in finance have completely missed the big move in Asia.

Wherein the host, me, argues that we used to be much less humorless 20-30 years ago. Xenophobia was considered amusing and it was simply a given that the West is the best. To prove this, I go over some examples of anti-PC comedy from the 70s (PJ O’Rourke’s National Lampoon essay “Foreigners Around the World”) and use it to not only prove that xenophobia can be amusing but also that the West is inarguably superior to everywhere else in the world.

PJ told me some unconventional ways to vote for president. “Who would you road trip with?” A lot of people might think they’d say Trump, “but think again,” he said. I didn’t vote. But I still wanted to know how it happened… (Also, this episode is airing just days before the one year inauguration of President Donald J. Trump.) Full show notes and links here. Show Notes: The National Lampoon, PJ was the Editor in Chief in the 70’s (back in John Belushi days) “Parliament of Whores: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S. Government” by PJ O’Rourke “Give War a Chance” by PJ O’Rourke “On The Wealth of Nations” by PJ O’Rourke Ezra Pound (poet) East Village Other (a competitor to The National Lampoon) The Village Voice (another popular magazine back in the 70’s) NPR’s debrief on Brexit My interview with Ron Paul - https://jamesaltucher.com/2016/05/ron-paul/ “The Art of The Deal” by Donald Trump Eisenhower’s Farewell Address Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week it’s an American Consequences takeover on the Stansberry Investor Hour. Guest Co-Host and Chief Editor of American Consequences magazine, PJ O’Rourke, sits in with Buck to welcome Senior Editor of Extreme Value Dan Ferris, and author Turney Duff of the best-selling Wall Street expose’, The Buy Side. Dan tells you why Wal-Mart is still a big threat to Amazon’s business, and why you might be better off investing with strong brick and mortar operations when it comes to the retail sector. PJ and Dan reveal a connection between Sears and Amazon that most people would miss…and what could be a future indicator of trouble for Amazon. Turney Duff calls in to explain why investing in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) is something that most investors should stay away from, and how you can beat Wall Street at their own game by knowing when to short the hype surrounding new IPO issues.

Buck is joined by guest co-host PJ O’Rourke to discuss the uproar in Silicon Valley over the Google “anti-diversity memo” and what to really make of the idea that there are innate leadership differences between genders. PJ reveals the apparent “lemming run” of the Democratic party and what the lack of current leadership means going forward. Buck recalls his “jaw on the floor” moment when he met Anthony “The Mooch” Scaramucci and how this reflects on the Trump administration. Special guest Dinesh D’Souza, conservative thinker and author of The Roots of Obama’s Rage is out with a new book, The Big Lie, since he survived a prison scare with Obama’s Justice Department in 2014. “Arianna” makes an appearance in the mailbag to respond to listener comments.

Special guest P.J. O’Rourke reveals the paradox of populism in elections and recounts his recent trip to a rocket factory in South America. Porter dives deeper into the oil super cycle and explains why record low stock market volatility could be a sign of a top in equities. Buck shocks Porter with something very few people know about former FBI Director James Comey.

What is the state of liberty in America? Is liberty increasing or decreasing? Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about the future? This week EconTalk features David Boaz, P.J. O'Rourke, and George Will discussing these questions and more with EconTalk host Russ Roberts in front of a live audience at the Cato Institute.

Veteran humorist and political pundit P.J. O'Rourke — who's been known to refer to himself as "the only intentionally funny conservative" — talks to Salon's Andrew O'Hehir about Donald Trump, conspiracy theories and his new book about the 2016 election, "How the Hell Did This Happen?"

P.J. O'Rourke discusses his book, "How the Hell Did This Happen? The 2016 Presidential Election," at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum on March 20, 2017. Interviewed by Robert Siegel of National Public Radio.

Best-selling political satirist P.J. O'Rourke (Parliament of Whores) discusses his new book How the Hell Did This Happen?: The Election of 2016.  The hilarious pundit shares his thoughts on a better way to choose the President, a tax on the Kardashians, and rates the candidates fashion.  He ponders what happened to the Libertarians' "big moment" in 2016, reminisces about his days as editor at National Lampoon, and offers some tips on how to talk like a pundit. Order How the Hell Did This Happen?: The Election of 2016 on Amazon or download the audiobook for free at www.audibletrial.com/kickassnews.  Read P.J. O’Rourke’s regular articles in The Weekly Standard or at www.pjorourke.com. Follow P.J. O'Rourke on Twitter at @pjorourke. Today's podcast is sponsored by GoDaddy and Texture. Visit www.godaddy.com and enter our promo code "KICK30" to get 30% off a new domain.  Texture gives you access to over 200 magazines whenever you want on your tablet or smartphone.  Go to www.texture.com/kickass for a free 14 day trial. Please subscribe to Kickass News on iTunes and take a moment to take our listener survey at www.podsurvey.com/KICK. And support the show by donating at www.gofundme.com/kickassnews. Visit www.kickassnews.com for more fun stuff.

This week we’re dusting off a favorite Point of Inquiry episode from three years ago: Josh Zepps' conversation with P.J. O'Rourke – humorist, cultural commentator and bestselling author of sixteen books. Originally broadcast in December of 2013, this episode's subject matter is remarkably relevant for this current political and cultural moment, as we prepare for the presidency of a man whose campaign was based on the promise to return America to a golden age that really never existed. O’Rourke is an early proponent of "gonzo journalism" and is a self described libertarian, he’s served as editor-in-chief of National Lampoon, and has spent 20 years reporting for Rolling Stone and The Atlantic as the worlds only "trouble spot humorist" going to wars, riots, rebellions, and other "Holidays in Hell" in more than 40 countries. O'Rourke is the H.L. Mencken Research Fellow at the Cato Institute and a frequent panelist on National Public Radio's game show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! In this episode they discuss everything from abortion and privacy, to the party following the fall of the Berlin Wall, to the looting of the Baghdad Museum. They discuss American values both of individualism and the fundamental shared American mentality of dissatisfaction, and that things are never good enough. The same dissatisfaction that often has us yearning for the "good ol’ days" is also the American quality that propels us forward, hungry for a better life, and unwilling to settle.

As Donald Trump faces Hillary Clinton in what has been one of the most vitriolic and unpredictable races in recent US election history, we were joined by America’s leading political satirist PJ O’Rourke, just a month ahead of US election day, as he cast his merciless eye over both candidates. He is known for taking no prisoners on either side of the political divide. He has already called Trump ‘a flying monkey’ and Clinton ‘Jimmy Carter in a pantsuit’. As author of such bestsellers as 'Don’t Vote: It Only Encourages the Bastards', and with more citations in 'The Penguin Dictionary of Humorous Quotations' than any other living writer, O’Rourke has been lambasting American politics for some 40 years. Such is his stature that even President Nixon conceded: ‘Whether you agree with him or not, PJ writes a helluva piece.’ O’Rourke will delved into why, in his own words, ‘America is experiencing the most severe outbreak of mass psychosis since the Salem witch trials of 1692’. As a sign of how the race for the... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hot off the U.S. convention and campaign trail, America’s favourite living wit and best-selling author P.J. O'Rourke is heading straight to our stage to deliver his Dangerous State of the Nation. P.J. O’Rourke is a collection of curious contradictions. Roaming foreign affairs correspondent for Rolling Stone magazine for 20 years, he is also a conservative Republican satirist who recently reluctantly backed Hilary Clinton as “the second-worst thing that can happen to [America].” Former gonzo Editor of National Lampoon and writer of Parliament of Whores: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S. Government, he is now the H.L Mencken Research Fellow at the Cato Institute. Whether you share his political persuasions or not, his penchant for stiff drink or not, PJ O’Rourke has the rare ability to make you laugh out loud while being aghast at the same time. Join humourist hellraiser P.J. O’Rourke for a rollicking ride across the US political landscape and a firsthand assessment of the candidates hoping to make it into the White House in 2017.

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This week I've got something important to say to every message board across the internet: "Everyone wants to save the world, but no one wants to help mom with the dishes." Sound familiar? That's PJ O'Rourke, world-renowned talking head and published author, whose political humor and commentary make him the butt of many an insult on message boards everywhere. He's on the show today to talk about politics and why humor is always the best policy, especially if you want to really make a difference. When it comes to being funny in politics, humor is your only option. "You really don't have a choice," PJ tells me. "To take it seriously is to indicate you're an idiot." And the same applies to the way you run your business, so be careful! If you take yourself too seriously, you're only going to end up missing out on the important, finer details. Because even in business you are still involved in politics one way or the other. Maybe you're the member of a committee, maybe you design your staff meetings as a form of democracy – either way, there is an election process, a conversation, and a show of hands that can represent your decision or point of view. And you need to be educated in your field if you ever hope to find the humor in it. Because finding the humor in your point of view means you are much more likely to start the right kind of conversations to get people on your side. Unlike politics though, comedy is hard. "I have more respect for comedians like Jay Leno and Chris Rock," PJ says, after I asked him if he respected them more than Joe Biden. And that's saying something. Humor gives you the power to generate conversations, and PJ's quirky sense of humor lends this week's show some hilarious viewpoints on these conversation starters: • The government's role in regulating capitalism and big businesses • The time and place for politics • How to find humor in high-stakes political situations • How comedy can change the way the world sees a situation, especially through the lens of the internet PJ's latest book, Thrown Under the Omnibus, comes out October 6  "Is that when it's coming out? No one told me!" says P.J. The book touches on these themes, but his conversation with me on the show today is full of the kind of jokes you want to be able to tell at your next networking event. So listen in and see how you can be the funny man (or woman) at your next business meeting. To find out more about PJ and hear more of his work, head over to his column at The Weekly Standard. Special Note: Both PJ and James will be presenting LIVE at next month's Stansberry Conference in Las Vegas. If you're interested in joining them and over 30 additional speakers for two full days click here. This year's Conference will take place at one of the newest and most luxurious destinations on Las Vegas Boulevard -- the Aria Resort and Casino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

P J O'Rourke sizes up the candidates aspiring to be the President of the United States. "Who are all these jacklegs, high-binders, wire-pullers, mountebanks, swellheads, buncombe spigots, boodle artists, four-flushers and animated spittoons offering themselves as worthy of our nation's highest office?" Producer: Sheila Cook.

This week, America's leading political satirist, journalist, and author P.J. O'Rourke joins Stansberry Radio.P.J. shares with our listeners how he went from being a hippie to a follower of capitalism to working at Rolling Stone.Something that is definitely out of the ordinary is how he started his political career... and here is where you get the real story.Then, Porter asks P.J. to share how he has been able to build such a successful career in one of the toughest industries... the publishing business.If you are interested in hearing more from P.J., he will be speaking at the upcoming S&A Conference Series in LA.After the interview, Aaron goes through some financial headlines to get Porters take on some heated topics.And... Porter has some comments on the bond market that you won't want to miss!Then, they round up the show with their "you just can't make this stuff up" segment and an update from Captain Steve, live from the Two Suns...Plus, Porter gives away some details about the company mentioned in his latest issue of Stansberry's Investment Advisory.He says it is a very important company for Americans to be aware of because it is in the process of becoming the largest independent oil company in the U.S.It's another can't-miss show!Enjoy.

Today’s New York Public Library podcast features the new Books at Noon series; a free weekly program featuring popular and acclaimed authors in the Schwarzman Building on 42nd Street and 5th Avenue. Our first guest is the political satirist and author PJ O’Rourke who has written 16 books, most recently "Baby Boom: How it Got that Way (And it Wasn’t My Fault) (And I’ll Never Do it Again)."

This week on Point of Inquiry, Josh Zepps welcomes P.J. O’Rourke, humorist, cultural commentator, and best selling author of sixteen books. An early proponent of “gonzo journalism” and is a self-described libertarian, O’Rourke has served as editor-in-chief of National Lampoon, and has spent 20 years reporting for Rolling Stone and The Atlantic as the world’s only “trouble spot humorist,” going to wars, riots, rebellions, and other “Holidays in Hell” in more than 40 countries. O'Rourke is the H. L. Mencken Research Fellow at the Cato Institute and a frequent panelist on National Public Radio's game show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!  In this episode they discuss everything from abortion and privacy, to the party following the fall of the Berlin Wall, to the looting of the Baghdad Museum. They are, however, able to steer clear of the dicey topic of free will.

The government shutdown is a dramatic display of the growing strife not only between the Republican and Democratic parties, but also, among the GOP itself.  For some, the shut down has even called into question the effectiveness of the American political system, which makes a debate we held back in 2011 all the more relevant today. The motion was “The Two-Party System is Making America Ungovernable”. The team arguing for the motion included Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post, and NYTimes Op-Ed Columnist David Brooks. The team arguing against the motion, and in support of the two-party system, included political satirist PJ O’Rourke and author and columnist Zev Chafets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government shutdown is a dramatic display of the growing strife not only between the Republican and Democratic parties, but also, among the GOP itself. For some, the shut down has even called into question the effectiveness of the American political system, which makes a debate we held back in 2011 all the more relevant today. The motion was "The Two-Party System is Making America Ungovernable". The team arguing for the motion included Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post, and NYTimes Op-Ed Columnist David Brooks. The team arguing against the motion, and in support of the two-party system, included political satirist PJ O’Rourke and author and columnist Zev Chafets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owen Bennett-Jones has spent most of his BBC career reporting on armed conflict around the world. On March 2003 he was in Kuwait as the US forces began their invasion of Iraq. While talking to the American writer PJ O'Rourke, Owen said how frightened the soldiers heading into Iraq must be, but O'Rourke replied: "Well, they are off to do the most exciting thing ever known to man: going to war". It was a striking remark. Was he glorifying war? Or just telling a truth? Since humans first started to communicate, they have been telling - and listening to - war stories. And, alongside the empathy and fellow feeling for victims, the accounts of bravery, suffering and cheating death are compelling and perhaps vicariously thrilling. Jake Wood knows the real story of war. As a member of the Territorial Army, Jake completed 3 tours of Iraq and Afghanistan over a five-year period. In the second of two programmes for 'One To One' about the reality of war, Owen asks him about his final tour in Southern Afghanistan and about one day in particular: the 11 August 2007. Jake was at Forward Operating Base Inkerman - a camp with mud walls in the Sangin Valley - when the Taliban attacked. Presenter: Owen Bennett-Jones. Producer : Perminder Khatkar.

Owen Bennett-Jones has spent most of his BBC career reporting on armed conflict around the world. On March 2003 he was in Kuwait as the US forces began their invasion of Iraq. While talking to the American writer PJ O'Rourke, Owen said how frightened the soldiers heading into Iraq must be, but O'Rourke replied: "Well, they are off to do the most exciting thing ever known to man: going to war". It was a striking remark. Was he glorifying war? Or just telling a truth? Since humans first started to communicate, they have been telling - and listening to - war stories. And, alongside the empathy and fellow feeling for victims, the accounts of bravery, suffering and cheating death are compelling and perhaps vicariously thrilling. Mick Flynn has many war stories. He is the most decorated serving soldier in the British army. He has served in Northern Ireland, the Falklands, Iraq and Bosnia and has had three tours of Afghanistan. In the first of a two part series of 'One to One', Owen hears from Mick about one particular day of fighting in Iraq. Presenter: Owen Bennett-Jones. Producer : Perminder Khatkar.

In Eat the Rich the inimitable American satirist P.J. O'Rourke tours the world trying to understand why some countries 'have' and some countries 'have not'. He talks to Harriett Gilbert and answers questions about his book from a live studio audience and listeners around the world.

Interview with PJ O'Rourke about his new book On The Wealth of Nations, a look into Adam Smith's classic book from the late 1700's

James Naughtie is joined by American satirist P J O'Rourke to discuss Holidays in Hell, his account of his experiences as foreign correspondent for Rolling Stone Magazine in the late 1980s.