The Mona Charen Show

Elon Musk’s DOGE promised to slash government waste, but its reckless cuts may have cost taxpayers more than $160 billion while gutting essential services. Mona Charen talks with Max Stier of the Partnership for Public Service about the lasting damage, the staggering incompetence behind it, and why Trump’s real goal may have had nothing to do with saving money.
Get 15% off OneSkin, including the new OS-01 FACE RICH CREAM, with code MONACHAREN at https://www.oneskin.co/MONACHAREN. Developed with skin longevity science, this rich cream helps improve skin firmness, hydration, and smoothness without feeling heavy or greasy. #oneskinpod #sponsored

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MONACHAREN at https://www.oneskin.co/MONACHAREN #oneskinpod #sponsored
Francis Fukuyama used to dismiss the most alarming warnings about artificial intelligence. Not anymore. He joins Mona Charen to explain what changed his mind, from AI systems acting beyond human control to the threat of mass job displacement, and why Trump’s hands-off approach could leave America dangerously exposed.

David Frum joins Mona Charen to discuss Trump’s cozy relationship with Putin, the absurdity of his Russian diesel deal, and the damage he’s doing to America’s standing in the world. They also discuss why Wall Street considers the U.S. a riskier borrower than Greece, the failure of Trump’s deadly drug boat strikes, and what it will take to repair the damage after Trump.

Susan Glasser joins Mona Charen to examine the advisers who failed to challenge Trump on his disastrous war in Iran, Pete Hegseth’s potential reckoning before Congress, the stunning collapse in Trump’s hardcore support, and whether Democrats are headed for a historic midterm victory.
Upgrade your wardrobe for less with premium cashmere, everyday essentials, and more. Shop at https://www.quince.com/MONA for free shipping and 365-day returns.

Mona Charen and Will Saletan discuss the GOP’s disastrous attempt to ambush Jack Smith, the political warning signs pushing Republicans away from Trump, and what Democrats should actually do if they win Congress. Plus, would impeaching Trump again hold him accountable—or accidentally give JD Vance exactly the opening he needs?
Bulwark Book Club pick for October: Jon Grinspan’s ‘The Age of Acrimony: How Americans Fought to Fix Their Democracy, 1865–1915.’ Mona Charen and JVL will discuss the book with the author LIVE with Bulwark+ members on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. ET. Send your questions, comments and thoughts to them on the book through this post: https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxd2uInylq-1yUJoDeKNd3qLYNJa4GDVjf