The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Is AI…Demonic?

In an unusually late-night dorm-room like podcast, we begin by describing our general good moods before plunging into despair about the threat of AI as represented by Elon Musk's Grok and the anti-Semitic spree it went on yesterday. What's happening here? Is there something metaphysical going on? Can AI be consciously evil? In theory, no. But what if theory doesn't help here? Give a listen.


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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Trump the Neocon?

Today we discuss the president's dinner with Bibi Netanyahu and the clear bond between the two—and Trump's consistent support for Israel over his two terms. And we relate it to the surprising turn on Ukraine, with Trump now saying he will send weapons there and disavowing his own administration's withholding of arms. Give a listen.


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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Can Mamdani Be Defeated?

We're back after a patriotic Fourth of July to talk about the anti-patriotic Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City and whether there are ways in which he can be made to lose the November election. Is the best way the one least talked about? We also discuss the horrible Texas disaster, the One Big Beautiful Bill, Elon Musk's new party, and the Bibi visit. Give a listen.


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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - One Big Beautiful America

Today we discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill and the ways in which it does and doesn't advance the interests of conservatism before we discuss July 4 and the massive political and ideological opportunity for the American right in the celebration of the coming 250th birthday of the Founding of the United States. Give a listen.


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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Gaza Ceasefire and Supreme Courtapalooza

Adam White joins us today to talk about the blockbuster cases that concluded this year's Supreme Court decision season. But before that, we discuss the proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and the shocking new evidence of how deep anti-Semitism continues to sink into the American school system, both for little kids and for post-doctoral students. Give a listen.


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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Democrats Are Not Proud to Be American

Gallup reports that just 36 percent of self-described Democrats say they are proud to be American, as opposed to 92 percent of Republicans. The Republican number has been consistent for two decades; the Democratic number fluctuates according to who is in power. What does this mean? We speculate. Give a listen.


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