Podcasts about Varney

Promo, Spy Lounge, Gary Delaney, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, The New York Sound, Pirate Radio Cumbia, Bollywood Bongo Funk, Tijuana Taxi, Cosmic Groove, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Pete Lee, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, Psychedelic Moon Funk, Slap Bass Groove, Atomic Lounge, Spaceship Funk, Lunar Lounge, USC, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Nate Bargatze, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, AOC, motivation, meditation, Machiavelli, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Keith Alby, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, Dr Berg, Maria Bartiromo, meditation, Professor Feynman, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Lunar Lounge, Anthony Jeselnik, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, Dr Berg, motivation, meditation, Ukraine, President Trump, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Hollywood Improv, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, Mambo Explosivo, Jazz Funk, Cinematic Acid Groove, Latin Jazz, Coffee and Rain, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, J. Peder Zane and James Varney speak with Tablet writer and RCI contributor Lee Smith about conservative media in the Trump era with a special focus on X.    On the news round-up, Zane and Varney discuss how a ProPublica investigation reporting on the Trump administration's aggressive immigration efforts, which includes a remake of the courts, is targeting a once protected class for deportation: unaccompanied minors who crossed the border. They also looks at a new report from the White House that assails the leadership of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History for “explicitly adopt[ing] an ideological framework that no longer treats the American story as a shared national inheritance to be taught or celebrated, but as a political instrument to divide, dispirit, and discourage our citizens.”  00:00 Introduction and Overview of Current Events 02:01 Immigration and Deportation Policies 07:01 American History and Political Narratives 13:03 The State of Conservative Media 20:13 Challenges in Modern Journalism 30:03 The Role of Social Media in News Consumption 32:44 Navigating Information Overload 36:27 Censorship and Free Speech Dynamics 40:03 The Role of Propaganda in Media 44:21 The Responsibility of Media Platforms 48:31 Distinguishing Free Speech from Press Freedom 50:10 Acknowledging the Current Media Landscape 55:24 The Importance of Accountability in Media Books & Articles Discussed in This Podcast: Lee Smith: Is the EU's Spat with Elon Musk Really About Free Speech? https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/eu-spat-elon-musk-free-speech   Lee Smith: The Man Setting Fire to the GOP    ProPublica: Trump Surges Deportation of Minors    White House: Saving America's Story https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/07/saving-americas-story/   New York Times: Inside Trump's Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/us/politics/trump-smithsonian-ideological-fight.html   Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

Promo, Spy Lounge, Brad Upton, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, Smooth Jazz and Soul, Psychedelic Jazz Funk, Salsa Jazz Cafe, Elevator music, Hypnotic Tiki Lounge, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Mic Jagster, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Iran War, motivation, meditation, Nigel Farage, class action, Machiavelli, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Space Lounge, Rodney Dangerfield, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Dr Berg, motivation, meditation, Professor Feynman, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Tom Cotter, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, political psychology, gay marriage, entitlement, analysis, President Trump, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Tom Cotter, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Vintage Evening Jazz, Happy Jazz, Rainy Night Jazz, Atomic Lounge, Latin Jazz, Mexican Estate Jazz, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Kevin Nealon, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, Maria Bartiromo, motivation, meditation, Law and Order, Ukraine, USC, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Tom Cotter, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, Jerry Wayne, motivation, meditation, Machiavelli, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Dems Lurching Left and Team USA with a big win as we head into the 250th birthday weekend   [00:18:38] Michael Makovsky   [00:36:10] Melissa Derosa   [00:55:10] Jennifer Sey   [01:05:10] Varney simulcast   [01:23:15] Jane Hampton Cook   [01:30:15] Yemisi Egbewole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Promo, Cocktail Lounge Exotica, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Dr Berg, meditation, Professor Feynman, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, The Silent Operative, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Dr Berg, motivation, meditation, President Trump, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Erin Maguire, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Old Havana, Latin Jazz Instrumental, Mexican Estate Jazz, Atomic Lounge Jazz, Dixieland Swing Essentials, Radio Amazonas, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

The AuthorSubscribe with your favorite podcast playerApple PodcastsAndroidRSS Lynn Slaughter is a successful award-winning American author of nine books, ranging... The post The Big Switch: Varney and Cedric and Death in the End Zone by Lynn Slaughter appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Mic Jagster, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Rules for Retrogrades, Ukraine, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Gary Delaney, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Dr Berg, motivation, meditation, Ukraine, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Gary Vider, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Heaven, motivation, meditation, Machiavelli, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Sara Millican, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, genocide, motivation, meditation, Professor Feynman, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Jim Davidson, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Maria Bartiromo, motivation, meditation, Georgia Meloni, Alice Weidel, King Millennial, trap, President Trump, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Atomic Jazz, Erica Rhodes, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Atomic Jazz, Bongo Grooves, Coffee and Rain, Spy Lounge, Sci-Fi Jazz, Psychedelic Tijuana Brass, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, J. Peder Zane and James Varney speak with Dr. Kendall Conger who lost his job after challenging a 2021 statement issued by his employer – Duke Health – declaring racism a “public health crisis.” On the news round-up, Zane and Varney discuss the challenges of reporting on the Iran war – and peace deal – when the government seems loath to share details; the Reform Party's withering report on the Rape Gang controversy in the UK; and the popular support for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City in 2024.  00:00 Introduction and Overview of Current Events 05:04 The Grooming Gangs Report and Its Implications 10:02 Media Bias and the Impact on Society 15:11 Dr. Kendall Conger's Experience with DEI at Duke Health 24:12 The Impact of George Floyd's Death on Institutional Policies 30:04 The Debate Over Racism as a Public Health Crisis 36:02 Personal Experiences and Consequences of Speaking Out 39:58 The Shift in Institutional Values at Duke University   Articles Discussed in This Podcast: Kendall Conger/RCI: I Challenged Duke's DEI Dogma – and Paid With My Job     Axios: U.S.-Iran deal: Read the full text   Reform Party: UK: The Rape Gang Inquiry   NPR: Public Support Growing for Accused Killer Luigi Mangione  Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

Promo, Tiki Bar Oasis, John Pinette, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Georgia Meloni, Damani Felder, The Cold War, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Andy Huggins, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Dr Berg, motivation, meditation, Georgia Meloni, Psychopathy, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Atomic Jazz, Erica Rhodes, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Dr Berg, motivation, meditation, Victor Davis Hanson, Professor Feynman, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Gary Delaney, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Candice, motivation, meditation, Maria Bartiromo, Bad Democrat, President Trump, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Istanbul Spy Jazz, Gary Delaney, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Cold War Spy Jazz, Bongo Grooves, Spy Lounge, Rainy Spy Jazz, London Spy Jazz, Atomic Jazz Lounge, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, J. Peder Zane and James Varney speak with Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, about the national civics education he has spearheaded and how to have conversations across the political divide. On the news round-up, Zane and Varney discuss a range of articles responding to the violence that erupted in England and Belfast following racially charged incidents.  00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote 01:30 Current Events and Political Climate 03:52 Racial Inequality and Public Response 06:16 Media Framing and Public Perception 09:44 Civics Education and Its Importance 13:01 Interview with Robert George on Civics Education 20:32 The Shift in Academic Focus 24:25 Conservative Perspectives in Academia 31:17 The Pursuit of Truth and Intellectual Humility 32:04 The Role of Academic Freedom in Education 33:25 Bridging the Gap: Intellectual Honesty in Discourse 37:34 Navigating the Age of Feeling and Humility 48:44 The Machinery of Dispute Resolution in Democracy 56:35 Hope vs. Optimism: The Future of American Democracy Articles Discussed in This Podcast: Robert P. George Official Websitehttps://robertpgeorge.com/ Robert P. George X Accounthttps://x.com/McCormickProf Video: Robert P. George in Conversation with Cornel Westhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwBxVjkOeV0 New York Times: In the U.K., a Violent Cycle: Hateful Attacks, Right-Wing Agitation and Riots https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/europe/northern-ireland-stabbing-immigration.html Atlantic: How Britain Became as Poor as Mississippi https://archive.is/6q9Gp Telegraph: Erect Sea Barrier Off Belgium To Halt Migrant ‘Taxi Boats,'https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/belgians-propose-sea-barrier-halt-151307951.html Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

Promo, Bongo Grooves, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Liberal Misery, Dr Clement, motivation, meditation, Dr Clement, Victor Davis Hanson, USC, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Palm Springs after Dark, Ronnie Clement, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Liberal Misery, Victor Demange, motivation, meditation, Psychopathy, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Deande Requiz, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Liberal Misery, Maria Bartiromo, motivation, meditation, Florian Hutter, Professor Feynman, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Wherein Chillingworth is a miserable pile of secrets. Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience. To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.

Promo, Bongo Grooves, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Liberal Fear, Pratt, motivation, meditation, understand, The Mossad, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Bongo Grooves, Nate Bargatze, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Liberal Fear, arbitrary claim, motivation, meditation, voting, Ukraine, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, J. Peder Zane and James Varney speak with Joel Kotkin about his recent article for RCI exploring how and why fascism has become a buzzword of American politics. On the news round-up, Zane and Varney use a City Journal piece suggesting why fraud in Medicaid and Medicare seems an unsolvable problem to discuss a Wall Street Journal article detailing how autism therapy has become a hotbed of billing abuse and a Daily Caller story on rampant fraud in Obamacare. They also discuss John R. Lott Jr.'s recent RCI article on data showing that violent crime is declining even as more Americans – especially women, blacks and Hispanics – are carrying firearms and an article in the Free Press reporting on policies that have helped significantly lower the murder rate in Baltimore. 00:00 Introduction and News Roundup 07:04 Fraud in Government Spending 12:07 Rising Gun Ownership and Crime Rates 18:27 Understanding Fascism: A Historical Perspective with Joel Kotkin 25:53 The Role of Religion in Fascism 26:22 The Fascism Debate: Trump and Historical Context 30:04 Nationalism and Patriotism: A Shift in Perception 32:44 Weaponization of Language in Political Discourse 36:24 Democratic Socialism: Ideals vs. Reality 41:19 The Ascendancy of the Left in the Democratic Party 48:53 Anti-Semitism and Political Extremism: A Dual Concern Articles Discussed in This Podcast: Joel Kotkin/RCI: The Strange Afterlife of Fascism | RealClearInvestigations   City Journal: Why Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Won't Go Away   Wall Street Journal: Autism Therapy Hotbed of Billing Abuse   Daily Caller: Obamacare Enrollment Fraud May Cost Taxpayers Billions In 2026   RCI: Gun Safety: Violent Crime Drops as More Americans Pack Heat   Free Press: Why Did the Murders Stop in Baltimore?    Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with author Andrew G. Bostom about the rise of Shariah law in the U.S. and the EU and challenges it poses to those western laws, customs and society. On the news round-up, Zane and Varney use a Tablet article saying the U.S. has few good options in Iran to discuss some lessons we have learned so far from the ongoing conflict. They also discuss what sky-high tickets prices to see the New York Knicks play in the NBA finals say about America's wealth gap and what two stories about Sweden – one in Europe Today, the other in the Wall Street Journal – tell us about mass immigration and social cohesion. 00:00 Introduction  04:52 Trump Cutting Bait in Iran?08:00 NBA Championships and the High Cost of Tickets 09:43 WSJ World's Most Surprising Capitalist Makeover 11:00 Sharia Law and Its Implications 15:53 Interview with Andrew Bostom on Islam and Sharia 32:44 Global Perspectives on Sharia Law 39:03 Theological Roots of Anti-Semitism in Islam 51:50 Islamic Theology and Historical Context 54:40 Challenges of Discussing Islamic Anti-Semitism 01:03:11 The Future of Pluralism and Freedom Books & Articles Discussed in This Podcast: Paul; Sperry/RCI: GOP Battles Sharia: Is Islamic Law a Threat or Dog Whistle?   Paul Sperry/RCI: Sharia's Growing Influence on U.S. Finance   Andrew G. Bostom: The Legacy of Jihad   Andrew G. Bostom: The Legacy of Islamic Antisemitism   Andrew G. Bostom: A Modern Qur'anic Kampf Against the Jews   Tablet: Trump Tries to Cut Bait in Iran   New York Times: Knicks Fans Are Stunned by Four-Figure Ticket Prices    Europe Today: Sweden Approves Law Banning Cousin Marriages and Close Relative Unions   Wall Street Journal: The World's Most Surprising Capitalist Makeover Is Under Way in Sweden   Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with Patrick Steel, the former CEO of Politico who is now a Senior Advisor to Antenna Group, about the changing landscape of the media business.  On the news round-up, Zane and Varney discuss articles published by Reuters and the Washington Post that detail Iran's confounding stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz as well as a piece in the Atlantic that raises questions about the US government's official narrative regarding the deadly collision of two American refueling planes over Iraq. They also examine how two articles – the National Review's analysis of the explosion in autism diagnoses and the City Journal's report on the transplants driving Los Angeles' homeless problems – illustrate how the wrong incentives can exacerbate social problems and social spending.  00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast 08:21 Iran's Influence on International Shipping 16:07 The Evolving Media Landscape 31:14 The Future of Legacy Media 31:55 The Evolution of Regional Journalism 34:00 The Impact of Billionaire Backers on Media 37:31 The Tension Between Audience and Ownership 42:35 The Rise of Authenticity in Journalism 49:23 Transparency and Trust in Modern Media 56:45 Investing in the Future of Journalism Articles Discussed in This Podcast: Patrick Steel Bio: Patrick Steel - NYU Stern   Reuters: Iran Consolidating Control of Strait of Hormuz   Washington Post: Ship's Crew Risked the Strait, Met Hail of Bullets   Atlantic: What the Pentagon Didn't Say About a Deadly Crash   National Review: Autism Overdiagnosis Is a National Scandal    City Journal: LA a Magnet for Nation's Homeless    Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

London's Dracula Connections: Victorian Vampires, Penny Dreadfuls & the Lyceum Theatre (World Dracula Day Special)On World Dracula Day (26 May), London History Podcast host Hazel Baker speaks with Lambeth tour guide and Gothic novelist David Turnbull about how a century of Gothic writing and London locations shaped Bram Stoker's Dracula. They trace early vampire traits through Coleridge's Christabel, Byron's circle and the Villa Diodati summer, Polidori's The Vampyre, and the influence of penny dreadfuls like Varney the Vampire and Lloyd's publications, before moving to Fleet Street magazines and Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla. The conversation highlights Stoker's Lyceum Theatre work under Henry Irving, the Beefsteak Room's literary influences (including Burton and Vambéry), Stoker's research at the British Museum and London Library, and Dracula's London settings from Piccadilly and King's Cross to Hampstead. They discuss Dracula's slow initial success, rivalry with The Beetle, and its 20th-century rise via Hamilton Deane and Bela Lugosi, ending with Turnbull's Dracula-influenced novel The Hurdy Gurdy Man and related London tours.00:00 Introduction05:39 The Romantic Poets & Vampire Origins17:17 Penny Dreadfuls & Fleet Street31:57 Dracula's London Locations36:19 Dracula's Rise to FameSee Show Notes

Trump pausing Iran strikes….for now   [00:00:00] Karl Rove   [00:36:50] Theresa Payton   [00:55:10] Alex Martin   [01:10:26] Varney simulcast   [01:13:37] Victor Davis Hanson   [01:30:15] Lamar Alexander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with Leighton Woodhouse about his RCI article on the surprising partnership between left-leaning activists and MAGA influencers to oppose a farm that breeds beagles for scientific experiments.    The New York Times is the focus on this week's news roundup. Zane and Varney discuss a Times article reporting that the Trump administration has vastly exaggerated the war's impact on Iran's military; a controversial piece by Times columnist Nicholas Kristof claiming Israeli soldiers, security forces and their dogs raped Palestinian men and women, and a look at the multiple articles the Times has run on Trump administration's $13 million no-bid contract to fix the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. even as the paper has paid little attention to the massive government fraud scandals unfolding across the country. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 14:29 Animal Testing and Ridgeland Farms 20:54 Activism and the Beagle Rescue Efforts 30:35 Bipartisan Support for Animal Rights 35:50 Journalistic Integrity in Activism Reporting Articles Discussed in This Podcast: Leighton Woodhouse/RCI: How Opposition to Animal Testing Is Bridging the Political Dividehttps://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2026/05/12/how_opposition_to_animal_testing_is_bridging_the_political_divide_1182121.html   New York Times: U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Strong Missile Capabilities https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/us/politics/iran-missiles-us-intelligence.html?emc=edit_na_20260512   Nicholas Kristof/NYT: Opinion | The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/opinion/israel-palestinians-sexual-violence.html New York Times: Trump Says He's Renovating ‘Filthy' Reflecting Pool on the National Mall https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/trump-reflecting-pool-renovation.html?searchResultPosition=5   New York Times: Trump Gave Out a No-Bid Contract to Turn D.C.'s Reflecting Pool Bluehttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/us/politics/reflecting-pool-trump-contract.html?searchResultPosition=1   New York Times: See How Trump Is Renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Poolhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/us/politics/trump-reflecting-pool-renovation.html?searchResultPosition=2   New York Times: Reflecting Pool Repairs Appear Uneven and Behind Schedule, Officials Sayhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/us/politics/lincoln-memorial-pool-repairs.html?searchResultPosition=3   New York Times: Reflecting Pool Repairs to Cost $13.1 Million. Trump Had Promised $1.8 Million. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/us/politics/reflecting-pool-paint-contract-trump.html?searchResultPosition=4 Daily Wire: Ohio's Massive Medicaid Fraud Loophole  https://www.dailywire.com/news/ohio-says-safeguards-exist-to-stop-medicaid-fraud-but-admits-massive-loophole?row=0 Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

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On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with Gary Saul Morson, a professor of Arts and Humanities at Northwestern University and a scholar of Russian literature about what Dostoevsky can teach us about modern progressives. In our round-up of the week's best investigative reporting, Zane and Varney discuss a Wall Street Journal article about China's stranglehold on drone production, Roger Pielke Jr.'s Substack piece on a dramatic change in climate change forecasts, and a Daily Wire story on the Los Angeles arsonists who drew inspiration from the assassin Luigi Mangione. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Current Events 03:13 The Impact of Chinese Supply Chains on U.S. Defense 05:58 Climate Change Narratives and Scientific Realities 09:10 The Ideological Underpinnings of Violence in Society 12:07 Interview with Professor Gary Saul Morrison on Communism and Ideology 14:45 Dostoevsky's Insights on Modern Progressivism 17:53 The Role of the Intelligentsia in Revolutionary Movements 20:59 The Normalization of Violence in Political Discourse 24:09 Comparisons Between Historical and Modern Revolutionary Movements 32:44 The Role of Liberals in Political Change 34:00 The Dangers of Labeling Political Opponents 38:21 Lessons from History: The Power of the Majority 41:13 The Importance of Literature and Universal Values 47:16 The Psychology of Political Identity 51:32 The Challenge of Compromise in Democracy 55:22 The Role of Science in Political Ideology 01:01:04 The Transformative Power of Literature Articles Discussed in This Podcast:   Gary Saul Morson: Re-Possessed – Commentary Magazine Gary Saul Morson: Solzhenitsyn Warned Us – Commentary Magazine Gary Saul Morson: The Return of the ‘Useful Idiot' – Commentary Magazine Gary Saul Morson: The Red Star Returns - The New Criterion Gary Saul Morson: Marxism Is a Gulag of the Mind - WSJ Wall Street Journal: U.S. Targets China's Stranglehold on Drone Production  Roger Pielke Jr. Substack: New Climate Report Eliminates Most Extreme Scenarios  Daily Wire: LA Arson Suspect Obsessed Over Luigi Mangione  Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with Paul D. Thacker about his RCI article which details the central yet largely hidden role played University of North Carolina virologist Ralph Baric in both the risky scientific work that may have created the virus that causes COVID-19 and the subsequent campaign to suppress public debate about its origins.  In our round-up of the week's best investigative reporting, Zane and Varney discuss a Wall Street Journal article about the sources of political violence, a Washington Post story on the Trump administration's effort to bring a venture capital mindset to the Pentagon, and a wide range of reports from PJ Media, the Federalist, the National Review and Fox News on the Trump administration efforts to highlight alleged wrongdoing by the Biden administration. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 02:55 Political Violence and Media Responsibility 05:58 Pentagon's Venture into Silicon Valley 08:59 COVID Cover-Up and Indictments 12:00 Ralph Baric and the Origins of COVID 15:09 Gain of Function Research and Its Implications 25:38 The Personnel Matter and Media Response 26:30 The Start of the Cover-Up 27:41 Gain of Function Research Explained 29:39 The Role of Media in Scientific Discourse 31:15 Intel Briefings and Lab Accident Possibilities 33:00 The Science Community's Response to COVID 36:09 Financial Motivations Behind the Cover-Up 39:35 The Implications of Scientific Research Funding 42:10 The Future of Gain of Function Research 44:10 The Need for Accountability in Science and Politics Articles Discussed in This Podcast: Paul D. Thacker/RCI: COVID Cover-Up: Hiding Star Researcher Ralph Baric's Ties to Global Pandemic Wall Street Journal: Anti-Government Violence Hits 30-Year High Washington Post: Turning the Pentagon into a Venture Capital Firm New York Review of Books: Rebooting the Pentagon PJ Media: Top Fauci Aide Indicted for Concealing COVID Records Federalist: Did Politicized DOJ Scuttle Clinton Foundation Probe? Federalist: Did Biden Agency Try To Hide Planned Parenthood Loans? National Review: DOJ: Biden Admin Persecuted Conservative Christians Fox News: Claim: 'Mother Lode' of Russiagate Files in FBI Burn Bags Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with RealClearPolitics reporter Susan Crabtree about her new book (co-authored with Jed McFatter) “Fool's Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All.”   In our round-up of the week's best investigative reporting, Zane and Varney discuss articles in the Washington Free Beacon and USA today on the federal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center stemming from its payment of some $3 million from 2014 to 2023 to members of the KKK, Aryan Nations, National Alliance, and other "violent extremist" groups who allegedly served as informants and a New York Times article about people who lost their jobs when the Trump administration shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:07 Indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center 06:08 Critique of USAID and Its Impact 11:11 Introduction to Susan Crabtree and Her Book 13:59 California's Failed Policies and Their Consequences 20:01 Media's Role in California's Issues 22:49 California's Infrastructure and Union Influence 24:30 Transforming Transportation in California 26:20 The Homelessness Crisis: A Deep Dive 29:10 The Role of NGOs and Nonprofits 32:33 Corruption and Accountability in California 36:26 Gavin Newsom's Ties to China 42:25 The Future of California Politics Articles Discussed in This Podcast: Susan Crabtree & Jed McFatter: “Fool's Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All.”  Washington Free Beacon: Southern Poverty Law Center's Off-Shore Riches  USA Today: FBI: SPLC Paid Informants Without Donors Knowing. Feds Pay Them Too Data Republican: How the Charlottesville Rally and SPLC Birthed Billion-Dollar-Plus ‘Democracy' Ecosystem New York Times: A Year After U.S.A.I.D.'s Death, Fired Workers Find Few Jobs and Much Loss   Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

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