Sarah Isgur is joined by Megan McArdle, Jonah Goldberg, and Steve Hayes to discuss the rise of “Abundance Democrats” and Donald Trump's attack on judicial independence.
The Agenda:
—Chuck Schumer falls into the John Boehner trap
—What are “Abundance Democrats”?
—Libs discover supply-side matters
—People don’t care about procedure
—Did Vladimir Putin laugh at Trump?
—Gaza ceasefire breakdown
—NWYT: Sad beige homes
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1:14:25
A Second Civil Rights Movement? | Interview: Juan Williams
Political analyst Juan Williams joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss his new book, New Prize for These Eyes, which argues that America is experiencing a second civil rights movement, distinct from the first. He explores the impact of Barack Obama’s presidency on race relations, the backlash that followed, and the emergence of movements like Black Lives Matter.
The Agenda:
—Barack Obama’s 2004 speech: a pivotal moment
—The use of race in presidential campaigns
—Diversity taking care of itself
—Black Lives Matter, the movement and the grift
—Is a post-racial America possible?
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52:27
Deporting People We Don’t Like
On today’s episode of The Dispatch Podcast, Sarah Isgur, Michael Warren, Steve Hayes, and David French discuss the battle for the First Amendment. Should Columbia University student protester Mahmoud Khalil be deported over speech?
The Agenda:
—Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest raises 1A concerns
—Shout F.I.R.E and deport Charlie Cooke
—How much economic pain will Trump tolerate?
—Steve Hayes hardest hit from Spanish wine tariffs
—De Gaulle was right
—NWYT: secret videotaping and crying children
Show Notes:
—Trump's Polk painting
—Jonah Goldberg: Free Speech Rites
—Nick Catoggio: Lesser Evils
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1:04:56
When the Left Became an Online Mob | Interview: Brianna Wu
Former Democratic organizer Brianna Wu joins Adaam James Levin-Areddy for a conversation about her journey from leftist activism to clashing with leftists about antisemitism and the recklessness of transgender politics. Wu opens up on the challenges that come with standing up to one’s own tribe, the importance of defending liberal values, and how to think responsibly—and compassionately—about sex and gender.
The Agenda:
—How Gamergate changed everything
—The (de)evolution of progressive politics
—October 7 and Jewish mothers
—Can normie liberalism bridge the partisan divide?
—Transgender healthcare vs. transgender politics
Show Notes:
—The Pros and Cons of 'Queer' (w/ Jamie Kirchick)
—Jesse Singal for The Dispatch: How The American Media Distorted the Transgender Debate
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1:07:47
Suits and Sycophants | Roundtable
To Sarah Isgur's dismay, today's episode is heavy on the foreign policy. Between last week’s humiliation of Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump’s apparent embrace of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, and the remilitarization of our European allies, the outlook for Pax Americana isn’t bright.Sarah, Jonah Goldberg, and Steve Hayes also compare notes on the highs and lows from Trump's address to a joint session of Congress before finally getting around to their discussion of woke chili.
The Agenda:
—Is this Putin's world now?
—Zelensky's errors. Trump's disgrace.
—The allies step up
—Our gelded Congress
—Good television
—Beans are woke
Show Notes:
—Better Righteous than Right About Ukraine?
—The key to understanding Donald Trump’s approach to the Ukraine war
—The Remnant with Chris Stirewalt
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