Author: Commentary Magazine

Today, we’re joined by the great Chris Stirewalt to discuss the media frenzy over the redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit, the transformation of the news business, the birth of the news cycle, and how it all relates to Chris’s new book, “Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back.” Take a listen. Source

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Today’s podcast features political-data sage Steve Kornacki as we try to make sense of the very clear change in the direction of the 2022 elections and why it might be happening. Source

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Today, we take up the matter of Joe Biden’s executive order on student loans. How bad is the policy? How good is the stunt? How cynical can you get? And, anyway, will it actually happen? Give a listen. Source

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Eliana Johnson joins the podcast today to talk about the verrrry interesting results in last night’s primaries and special elections and what they portend for November. Give a listen. Source

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Matt Continetti joins us today to talk about the $1.6 billion donation to a new conservative entity to push conservative ideas and how it still doesn’t come near the money liberals spend. We also go into today’s primaries…and the new Game of Thrones show. Give a listen. Source

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Today’s podcast takes up the question of what people mean when they refer to “threats to democracy,” Anthony Fauci’s resignation, and what the whole “I don’t want to work no more” movement is all about. Give a listen. Source

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Eli Lake joins us to talk Trump, FBI searches, attorneys general, stupid ideas about classification, and how the media aren’t dealing well with good news from Ukraine. Give a listen. Source

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Today's podcast takes up the stunning news that the Centers for Disease Control is going to undergo a complete overhaul. The question is: Is this the right overhaul, or are senior officials just covering themselves because they don't want to be held accountable? Give a listen.

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Today's podcast was recorded last night—which led to ruminations on friendship, obnoxiousness, principle, conflict, and how these things might help explain the result in Wyoming that saw Liz Cheney lose her primary. Give a listen.

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There are early indications that Republican candidates and campaign committees are languishing in the fundraising department, which could put a damper on their prospects in November. But Donald Trump isn’t. Will he make up the difference and support the candidates he’s endorsed? Also, will we get a reckoning with what we did during the pandemic in 2023?

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