Author: Commentary Magazine

Today's podcast explores the existential pit in which House speaker Mike Johnson finds himself and whether there's any way out. Also, Israel continues to fight the fight for Western civilization while others scoff and belittle. Give a listen.

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Should Donald Trump be paying as much attention to dealing with the problems he actually resolved by winning the election, like his beef with Liz Cheney and the Des Moines Register poll? On the other hand, what if one of the witnesses who testified before the January 6 committee was encouraged to change a story she had already told under oath? Also, how on earth does Mike Johnson get out of his "we gotta pay for the government somehow" pickle? Give a listen.

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Today's podcast notes the extraordinarily different tone and approach taken by Donald Trump in his first press conference as president-elect and what it might tell us about the kind of presidency we might be seeing. And what on earth was going on at the White House Hanukkah party? Give a listen.

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Today's podcast examines the ramifications and emanations and penumbra arising from ABC's stunning decision to settle with Donald Trump after George Stephanopoulos wrongly said he had been found guilty of rape. What does this say about the mainstream media, and how does it connect to the drone story? Give a listen.

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What on earth is going on in the skies over New Jersey and why is it so hard to trust the authorities when they tell us there's nothing to worry about? And what on earth is happening with the pardons and clemencies now numbering well over 1,000 from the exiting Biden administration? Give a listen. Also, if you have questions you want us to answer on an upcoming podcast, email us at podcast@commentary.org.

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Today we discuss Christopher Wray's announcement that he will step down as FBI director and what it means for Trump. How has Pete Hegseth managed to keep his rocky nomination on track (and how much help did he get from his critics in the press)? Also, the hostage deal currently in the works seems to refute the entire Biden approach to Israel's war with Hamas. Give a listen.

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Today's podcast examines the case of Luigi Mangione, the alleged shooter of the health-care executive, and the reasons why some people seem determined to lionize him and take on his cause—one of the most potentially dangerous moments in recent history. Give a listen.

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Jonathan Schanzer joins the podcast to talk about the fall of the Assad regime and why it's not purely good news. What happens next? Is Iran done? And, if it is, does Israel (and maybe even the U.S.) finish off the regime?

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Today's podcast begins with the shocking moment yesterday when Joe Biden spoke of the American hostage in Syria, Austin Tice, and then, 30 seconds later, entirely forgot who Austin Tice was. There are 42 days until the election; isn't there a single responsible person in the Cabinet of the United States willing to organize a 25th Amendment letter temporarily removing him from the chain of command at this epochal moment in world affairs, with Syria having fallen? And a surprising Trump interview. Give a listen.

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Today we marvel at the liberal habit of protecting democracy with...banana republicanism. Fearing Donald Trump's revenge, the Biden administration is mulling preemptive pardons, and legacy media is normalizing the idea. Plus, we get into the blurring of mainstream and alternative media and why the left can never have a Joe Rogan. Give a listen.

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