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The Dispatch Podcast The Dispatch
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4.7 • 2.6K Ratings
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Host Sarah Isgur is joined by Steve Hayes, and Jonah Goldberg for a weekly thoughtful discussion on politics, policy, and culture.
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Crime or Karma?
In an echo of times long past, AO host emeritus David French joins Steve, Sarah, and Jonah as part of our long game to get him canceled from his fancy new job. They discuss Trump's hush-money case, what GOP leaders are saying about the Iraq War on the anniversary of the invasion, and Buffalo Wild Wings' not-so-secret secret.
Show Notes:
-Poll: US Public Opinion in a Time of War
-Politico: Liberal Manhattan DA takes on Trump
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Investigating January 6th
Tom Joscelyn joins Steve Hayes to talk about his time on the January 6th Select Committee and what all goes into a congressional investigation. Long-time Dispatch subscribers may know Joscelyn from his newsletter Vital Interests. Join the two as they break down the main characters behind the event and the GOP's attempt at a clean-up.
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Housekeeping and the Apocalypse (w/ Niall Ferguson & Martin Gurri)
It's time for a quick round of housekeeping. Adaam has exciting announcements/updates about the multimedia world of The Dispatch, followed by a bonus episode: a conversation with economic historian Niall Ferguson, author of Doom, and Martin Gurri, author of Revolt of the Public. The discussion surveys some of the many ways in which our civilization might implode (...) from bad education to nuclear annihilation. This of course raises the question, could it be Taylor Lorenz was right after all, and we're all just depressed because the world's about to end?
Show Notes
–Niall on how Cold War II can turn into World War III
-Martin’s Revolt of the Public
-Niall’s Doom
–The original (unabridged) live event with Niall and Martin, co-hosted by Vanessa Quirk for the Uncertain Things podcast
–Rand Institute on the “foundations of national competitiveness“
–Our podcasts on YouTube
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Blank Checks and Balances
Ron DeSantis takes a bold stand against theoretical "blank checks" to Ukraine. Sarah, Steve, and Jonah discuss what this says about the current GOP. Also:
-What happens now to the Silicon Valley Bank carcass
-Does Biden’s budgetary largesse mean anything
-Steve gets real about America's soul
Show Notes:
Semafor: Goldman looked to buy SVB in 2020 but talks fizzled
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The Tucker Tapes
Jonah and Steve join Sarah after a very rewarding Dispatch Meet and Greet in Denver for a reality check on all things political madness, including:
-Tucker Carlson and Kevin McCarthy’s rage-bait for right-ring folks
-A DC crime bill that had elected Democrats out of step with more left ideology
-Biden’s ESG Retirement Fund fiasco
-The true threat of China
-And, the scrubbing of popular books
Plus: Subscribe to our YouTube page for clips, video interviews, and more!
Show Notes:
Noah Rothman: Tucker Carlson's Jan 6th Revisionist History
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Back On Track with Larry Hogan
You’ve heard the rumors…then the rumors turned into headlines: Governor Larry Hogan will not seek the GOP nomination for 2024. The former Maryland Governor sits down with David Drucker to talk about the factors that led to this decision and his remedies for the GOP.
Show Notes:
-WATCH: David M. Drucker interview Larry Hogan on our new YouTube channel
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Customer Reviews
Bring back David French!
I love this podcast. It’s a place of real thought and intellect. Five stars but if you bring back David French full time it would be a 6 star podcast (yes I know that’s not a real thing).
Revisit your 3/3 discussion
In light of Wm Barr’s piece in today’s, 3/24, WSJ ya may want to revisit your commentary on the 3/3 podcast.
While yes I truly trust and value Steve’s knowledge and intel, I also think he would agree that Barr is pretty smart and non-biased too. Would love to hear if/how his excellent commentary alters your views.
Sarcasm
I love the Podcast, very balanced and informative. My only negative comment is that Sarah Isgur's sarcastic laughs, which often comes during a topic she disagrees with, takes away from the both the show and her otherwise excellent commentary.