Make It Make Sense

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We’re making sense of an increasingly complex world through reporting, interviews and expert analysis. Join us every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Oct 12

    Kat Timpf: The right has an affordability problem

    Why are younger Americans turning toward socialism, and what does that say about the political choices facing both parties? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Carine Hajjar talks with comedian, author and “Gutfeld!” co-host Kat Timpf about her libertarian worldview, the affordability and housing crisis, Donald Trump, the Iran war and the 2026 midterms. They also discuss Timpf’s experience with breast cancer, motherhood and the loss of her father, the future of the Republican Party and why Americans may have more in common than today’s political divisions suggest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 6

    Brian Schimpf: Drone warfare is changing everything

    How is artificial intelligence changing modern warfare, and what does it mean for the U.S. military? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Damir Marusic talks with Anduril co-founder and CEO Brian Schimpf about rogue AI, autonomous weapons, the company’s Lattice platform and the Pentagon’s shift toward cheaper weapons and drones. They also discuss lessons from wars in Ukraine and Iran, NATO’s defense challenges, tensions over Taiwan and the future of American military power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Sep 29

    Andy Beshear: Why Democrats need to talk about God again

    How does Andy Beshear see the future of the Democratic Party and American politics? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Kate Andrews talks with the Kentucky governor about his new book, President Donald Trump, health care, the national debt, school choice, the role of faith in public life and whether he is considering a run for president in 2028. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Sep 22

    Jared Polis: Why school choice is a no brainer

    How did Colorado become one of the country’s top states for education? And should other states follow its lead? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Kate Andrews talks with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) about school choice, universal pre-K, Trump’s new education tax credit, alternatives to four-year college, AI in the classroom, workforce training and the future of education policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Sep 16

    Should America ban superintelligent AI? | Ro Khanna

    Should Washington ban superintelligence and establish strict safety standards for advanced AI? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Carine Hajjar sits down with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-California) to discuss federal AI oversight, wealth taxes, Hasan Piker's influence on the Democratic Party and how Democrats can regain the trust of middle-class voters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Sep 7

    Is crime really down?

    As murder rates plummet to a 20-year low, why are so many American cities still grappling with disorder? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Carine Hajjar sits down with Manhattan Institute fellow Heather Mac Donald to explore "teen takeovers," the root causes of urban anarchy, pushback against progressive prosecutors and whether President Donald Trump deserves credit for the nationwide drop in crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Sep 1

    Jason Oppenheim: L.A.’s mansion tax is a disaster

    Is Los Angeles's progressive "mansion tax" actually destroying the city's real estate market and worsening the housing crisis? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Kate Andrews talks with Jason Oppenheim, star of Netflix's "Selling Sunset" and founder of the Oppenheim Group, about the disastrous unintended consequences of California's housing policies, the reality of the homelessness crisis and why he believes the artificial intelligence boom will ultimately save the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Aug 28

    Why a former Democratic operative thinks the party needs a reckoning

    What sparked the rise of progressive candidates within the Democratic Party? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Kate Andrews talks with Evan Barker, author of "Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative," about why the establishment hasn’t been able to stop DSA-aligned candidates, the controversial influence of figures like Hasan Piker and how "woke" culture issues haunt the party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Washington Post
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    66
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