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Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review editors and writers Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Phil Klein, Noah Rothman, and Audrey Fahlberg, plus guests for political commentary you can't get anywhere else. Longing for a refreshing dose of sanity? All you need to do is tune in.

  1. Episode 839: All Eyes on Iran

    1D AGO

    Episode 839: All Eyes on Iran

    On today’s edition of The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the massive unrest in Iran and Trump’s response to it, Jerome Powell’s recent statement, and more fallout for last week’s tragic shooting in Minnesota. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Charlie’s post “On Football and Pain”Charlie: Dan’s piece “How the Supreme Court May Untangle the Tariff Knot”Jim: Charlie’s piece “Trump Should Hope His Credit Card Interest Cap Never Becomes Policy”Noah: Dan McLaughlin’s piece “The Problem Isn’t ICE. It’s ICE Watch”Light Items: Rich: Men of Honour: Trafalgar and the Making of the English Hero by Adam NicolsonCharlie: pulled porkJim: Home B&BNoah: American Dream MallSponsors: University of Austin Witherspoon Strawberry Vaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 21m
  2. Episode 838: Tragedy in Minnesota

    5D AGO

    Episode 838: Tragedy in Minnesota

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Phil discuss the shooting in Minneapolis, the latest on Venezuela, and Cea Weaver. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Also Jeff’s postCharlie: Jeff’s post “To Hell with Minnesota”MBD: Armond White’s piece “The Better-Than List for 2025, the Year of Sedition”Phil: Charlie’s post “How Not to Think About the ICE Shooting in Minnesota”Light Items: Rich: Good movies and bad onesCharlie: Bridge over the River KwaiMBD: Macklin CelebriniPhil: Downton Abbey: The FinaleSponsors: University of Austin Vaer Strawberry Made In This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 26m
  3. Episode 837: Trump Gets His Man

    JAN 5

    Episode 837: Trump Gets His Man

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss Trump’s capture of the Maduros, what this capture means on an international scale, and Tim Walz’s announcement. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Josh Treviño’s piece “In Venezuela, the Era of Escaping Consequences Is Over”Charlie: John O’Sullivan’s magazine piece “Tom Stoppard, the Real Thing”Jim: Noah’s post "Trump Sides with Iran’s Dissidents"Noah: Guy Denton’s piece “The Devil’s Favorite Libertarian”Light Items: Rich: Thoughtful Christmas giftsCharlie: Statue of Liberty LEGO setJim: Holiday party season endingNoah: New carSponsors: University of Austin DonorsTrust Witherspoon Vaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 19m
  4. Episode 836: Happy New Year!

    12/30/2025

    Episode 836: Happy New Year!

    On today's special year-end episode, Rich is joined by Charlie, Phil, and Michael to discuss the high, lows, and in-betweens of 2025 -- and to give a few predictions for 2026.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min
  5. Episode 835: AmFest Throwdown

    12/22/2025

    Episode 835: AmFest Throwdown

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss Ben Shapiro’s AmFest speech, recent Epstein files news, and Heritage Foundation resignations. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Jonathan Leef’s magazine piece “The Polyamory Delusion”Charlie: Vahaken’s magazine piece “Friday Night Fights”Jim: Becket Adams’s piece “Republicans Still Crave the Mainstream Media’s Affection”Noah: Mark Wright’s magazine piece “What Ukraine Means for Americans”Sponsors: University of Austin Made In Unprecedented Assault: How Big Government Unleashed America's Socialist Left by JT Young Vaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 13m
  6. Episode 834: A So-So Speech

    12/19/2025

    Episode 834: A So-So Speech

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, and Phil discuss Trump’s speech, a viral Compact piece, and the president’s renaming of the Kennedy Center. Light Items: Rich: Hideki Matsui signed jerseyCharlie: LegosPhil: PluribusSponsors: University of Austin Vaer Do No Harm Fraternity Forward Coalition   This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min
  7. Episode 833: Australia

    12/16/2025

    Episode 833: Australia

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the horror in Australia, Susie Wiles’s questionable interview with Vanity Fair, and Trump’s abhorrent post about the Reiners’ deaths. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Andy’s post “The Bondi Beach Jihad: Sharia Supremacism and Jew Hatred, Again”Charlie: MBD’s piece “‘But Your iPhone’ Conservatism Will Fail”Jim: Rich’s piece “Australia’s Dangerous Naïveté ”Noah: Jim’s Jolt “Trump’s Appalling Reiner Reaction Is a Sign of Something Deeply Wrong”Light Items: Rich: Napoleon the Great by Andrew RobertsCharlie: The Jets vs. Jags gameJim: Holiday party aftermathNoah: Snow daySponsors: University of Austin DonorsTrust Witherspoon Vaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 11m
  8. Episode 832: Combating Conspiracies

    12/12/2025

    Episode 832: Combating Conspiracies

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Phil discuss Erika Kirk’s response to Candace Owens, Republicans health-care and gerrymandering issues, and the controversy over Trump allowing Nvidia to sell advanced chips to China. Editors’ Picks: Rich: James Rosen’s piece “My Encounter with Paul McCartney”Charlie: Andrew Stuttaford’s magazine piece “The New Temperance Movement”MBD: K-Lo’s post “What the Hell Is Wrong with a Country That Makes a Widow Defend Herself for Living?”Phil: Caroline Downey’s piece "Erika Kirk Takes On the Podcast Conspiracy-Mongers with Grace"Light Items: Rich: Diner pancakesCharlie: His son playing soccerMBD: PluribusPhil: Jets vs. JagsSponsors: University of Austin DonorsTrust Witherspoon Vaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 24m
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Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review editors and writers Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Phil Klein, Noah Rothman, and Audrey Fahlberg, plus guests for political commentary you can't get anywhere else. Longing for a refreshing dose of sanity? All you need to do is tune in.

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  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
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