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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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Brian Stelter, longtime media critic and author of Network of Lies, joins Jamie on today’s episode of The Dispatch Podcast to discuss the state of newsrooms nationwide in an age of ideological division, debate the blindspots of partisan media, and offer thoughts on the future of journalism. The Agenda: —Overcorrecting coverage of Trump —Trump’s influence on ratings —COVID-19 coverage and school closures —Reporting on race riots —Forgetting 2020 —The New York Times' newsroom culture —Going independent and successful alternative media platforms —Stelter’s take on what CNN should do now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah, Jonah, Steve, and Mike dive into the latest punditry—Ohio’s primary, Trump’s trials, and the Middle East—before veering off into an Abraham Lincoln and 1619 Project cul-de-sac. The Agenda: —Bernie Moreno wipes the floor —Jonah pushes back on reveries of self-congratulation —Who are the double-haters in the 2024 election? —An update on Trump trials —The worst “win” you can have as a prosecutor —Sen. Chuck Schumer’s speech on Israel —Abraham Lincoln, worth our time —Happy birthday Jonah! Show Notes: —The Collision on Fani Willis —Original Jurisdiction on Judge Aileen Cannon's clerks quitting —The Remnant with Allen Guelzo —Lincoln’s second inaugural address Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Trump administration official Dan Negrea and national security strategist Matt Kroenig join Jamie to discuss their book We Win, They Lose. Jamie challenges their thesis that a Trump-Regan foreign policy fusion is possible. The Agenda: -The current international landscape -China’s aggressive military operations and Taiwan -Can Americans stomach backing Taiwan in war? -Trump’s switch on a TikTok ban -The Biden administration’s failure to deter Russia -Is there really a Trump-Regan policy fusion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Seitz, a Catholic bishop from the Diocese of El Paso, joins Victoria to discuss his approach to immigration and response to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against a migrant house under his diocese. The Agenda: —Annunciation House and Paxton’s immigration lawsuit —Policy solutions —Addressing crime and fear of immigrations —Is the Church for open borders? —Biden and Trump’s recent border visits Show Notes: -Watch this episode on YouTube -Bishop Mark Seitz: Statement in Support of Annunciation House -GOP lawmakers once praised Catholic Charities. Now they want to defund the group -Report: The mythical tie between immigration and crime -CNN: I asked criminologists about immigration and crime in the US. Their answers may surprise you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah, Steve, and Jonah discuss TikTok’s influence over the youth (See: Kids call Congress threatening suicide over TikTok ban). The Agenda: -TikTok’s Chinese ownership raises national security concerns -Klon Kitchen being cool on 60 minutes -Robert Hur’s testimony and partisan political narratives -Did anyone watch the Oscars? -Kate Middleton conspiracy theories Show Notes: -Jonah's Gfile: I'm With Hur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Human rights activist and former Israeli politician Natan Sharansky joins Jamie to talk about his letters to the late Alexei Navalny, the current political mood in Israel, and the spread of anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses. The Agenda: -Navalny's murder -The threat of left-wing antisemitism -The future of Israeli-U.S. relations -Comparing Joe Biden and Donald Trump and their administration's work with Israel -Pressure against Israeli politicians -The likelihood of Arab countries helping Gaza -Reflections on democracy and freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah hosts a late-night State of the Union recap with Steve, Declan, David, and John to discuss the speech’s partisan nature and whether it will matter in November. This episode was aired Thursday night as part of The Dispatch Live, a members-only livestream. Join today to watch the video and gain access to more exclusive content. The Agenda: —A partisan speech —Biden meeting expectations —Katie Britt falling flat (and not mentioning Trump) —Where is No Labels? —Member Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Henry Barbour, Republican National Committeeman from Mississippi, discusses his proposed resolutions that would bar the RNC from spending money on Trump’s legal bills. The Agenda: —Getting back to the RNC’s roots —Electing Lara Trump —Did Ronna McDaniel get what she deserved? —Speaking out against Trump —Concerns about an RNC purge Show Notes: -Super Tuesday coverage from The Dispatch -Watch the interview on our YouTube channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Brog, executive director of the Maccabee Task Force, joins Jamie to discuss the October 7 attacks on Israel, anti-Israeli sentiment on college campuses, and his experience organizing national conservative conferences. The Agenda: —Young Americans increasingly support Palestinians —The impact of critical race theory —Brog’s time at the Edmund Burke Foundation —Debating America’s foreign involvement —The future of national conservatism Show Notes: -Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Israel-Hamas War and 2024 Election -ISPU Poll: Religious Groups’ Views on Ceasefire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former South Carolina Gov. and GOP candidate Nikki Haley joins David Drucker to discuss why she's still in the race, why her voters aren't committed to voting for Trump if she drops out, and how the GOP  has changed from its small government roots. The Agenda: - In what direction is the party going -Bloated government under Republicans -America's relationship with Putin  -Why Trump won't win the primary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump's trials represent an unprecedented clash of American politics and law. To make sense of the madness, The Dispatch launched The Collision newsletter, written by Sarah Isgur and Mike Warren. With the ex-president's multiple cases crawling through the courts, Sarah and Mike (and a spice-addled Jonah) compare the legal arguments of the different trials, break down the possible timelines, and consider the political ramifications of this mess we're in. The Agenda: —SCOTUS hearing Trump’s immunity case —The lawfare argument —Majorities can be wrong —Alvin Bragg’s hush money case —Different rules for elites —Dead to rights on obstruction —Georgia on their mind —Biden impeachment update Show Notes: —The Collision newsletter —Liam Neeson does improv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah is joined by Steve, Jonah, and Mike for a live roundtable on the future of the Republican Party at the Principles First Summit in D.C.. The Agenda: —Why do we keep talking about the primary? —South Carolina's foreshadowing —Rebuilding the sane GOP faction —Advice for Joe Biden —Primary reform, viable third parties, or term limits —Live Q&A Show Notes: —Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jamie is joined by Nicholas Eberstadt, a political economist at the American Enterprise Institute, to explain the recent fear that North Korea is preparing for war. The Agenda: —The ideological shift in North Korea —Shifting American policy —China's power over North Korea —Giving Kim Jong-un credit —North Korea's prognosis —Where will we be in 25 years? Show Notes: —38 North: Is Kim Jong Un Preparing for War? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Cancian, senior adviser with CSIS International Security Program, joins Mary to discuss the ongoing battle for aid to Ukraine and its intersection with U.S. defense capabilities and stockpiles. The Agenda: -Breaking down the quantity and quality of aid provided by the U.S. to Ukraine -Where Ukraine would be without the U.S. -Does the U.S. need to provide continuous aid? -Maintaining stockpiles -Is the stalled supplemental aid package DOA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike is joined by Steve, Jonah, and Chris to set expectations for the primary in South Carolina. Become a Dispatch member to join Steve, Jonah, and others in a special live panel marking the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The Agenda: —Haley and Trump in South Carolina —We need more factionalism —Haley keeps on trucking —The Republican Party doesn’t want Reaganites —Kari Lake vs. McCain family —Did the “Biden crime family” narrative just implode? —Is CPAC worth our time? Show Notes: —Jonah's G-File on ranking presidents —Subscribe to The Collision for more reporting on Trump's indictments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jamie is joined by Rep. Dan Crenshaw to discuss the state of U.S. foreign policy and why he isn't overly concerned by a second Trump term. The Agenda: —Israel's move into southern Gaza —How we should view Qatar —Bipartisan support for Ukraine aid —Has Ukraine achieved a strategic victory? —The death of Alexei Navalny —The state of the GOP and Tucker Carlson —Concerns over a second Trump term Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MAGA vs. NATO | Roundtable

MAGA vs. NATO | Roundtable

2024-02-1601:01:54

Sarah, Steve, and Jonah break down the GOP’s divisions over Russia and the debate between interventionism versus isolationism. The Agenda: -Takeover of the MAGA youth -Realignment in parties -Replacing George Santos -Hur report and advising Biden -Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV -Super Bowl kayfabes Show Notes: -Stephen Hayes: Rand Paul, Russian Stooge -Kevin Williamson: The Full Duranty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jamie is joined by Chris Moody, a journalism professor at Appalachian State University and the host of the Finding Matt Drudge podcast, to explore the career of Matt Drudge and the imprint he's left on American news media. The Agenda: —The birth of a rumor —Who runs the Drudge Report? —Drudge's betrayal of Trump —Getting that Drudge link —The vanishing Show Notes: -Watch this episode on YouTube —Finding Matt Drudge on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve rejoins the Dispatch Podcast roundtable with Sarah, Mike, and John to discuss the behind-the-scenes discussions that killed the border deal and the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ rejection of Donald Trump’s claims of presidential immunity. The Agenda: —Does the GOP want to solve the border crisis? —Nikki Haley is having fun out there —How SCOTUS will treat Trump’s case —Quasi Moon Named Zuzvi —“Conservative curious” writer and Sarah’s New Yorker piece Show Notes: -Kelefa Sanneh's piece on George Strait Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
J.W. Verret, an associate professor at George Mason University, joins Jamie to discuss his recent Wall Street Journal op-ed—entitled "From ‘Never Trump’ to ‘Encore’"—which details how he went from endorsing Joe Biden in 2020, supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in this year’s GOP primary, and ultimately backing Donald Trump’s reelection. The Agenda: —DEI in the military —Anti-cryptocurrency on the left —Inflation and a ballooning national debt —The crisis at the border —Trump's threat to our institutions Show Notes: —Verret's profile at George Mason —Verret's profile at The Federalist Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dan Jones

I shouldn’t find it surprising no one on this podcast mentioned how many innocent Palestinians have been killed by the IDF 9,000 as reported by the Gaza Health Ministry. Israel has been illegally occupying parts of the West Bank and their claim of sovereignty over East Jerusalem is not recognized by the United Nations as well, Happy Holidays and from Sarah, Jonah, and Steve may all Palestinians die and have no right to a home.

Nov 3rd
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Lloyd Higley

lol dog whistle. What a joke

Jun 11th
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Jeff Lewis

100% agree with Jonah about dress codes

May 29th
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Kurt Gillon

regarding the sentiment that Sen. Warnock was weak in Georgia, I had that conversation a couple of months ago. If anyone other than Walker, the R's would have swept the spare. It wasn't meant as an insult to the Senator but just a fact on the ground. He did get reelected and we are glad for that, the on the ground vote movement in the AA was real, with the anti walker/trump being a motivator as well.

Dec 9th
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Dan

Very insightful as always (from a left leaner) - I find myself agreeing with quite a few comments. Funniest moment of the podcast, though, was the moderators decrying the impact of hyper-partisanship, then one of them stating near the end "I've never voted Democrat, and doubt I ever will".

Oct 31st
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Karluigi Marie

I am a new progressive listener today. I love this podcast! it is so refreshing to hear another veiw or a different approach to policy, economy and politics. Thank you!

Jun 26th
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Dan Jones

Elizabeth Warren and Ron DeSantis are the two of the worst’s on each political side when it comes to culture war issues

May 14th
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Dan

This is one of the best episodes of any political podcast I have ever listened to - this is the type of discourse we need in our country!

Apr 21st
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Dan Jones

Jonah is wrong about Joe Manchin being the most popular politician in America, coverage for pre existing conditions: popular, protection of the LGBT: popular, but let’s not bring that up, also Republicans aren’t that popular right now either with their legislative attacks on elections but all hats to that analysis Jonah, total old white guy take

Apr 16th
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Dan Jones

With all due respect to Sarah, Jonah, David, and Steve I would like to know, and I don’t think any of you have, talked to the predominately black communities about their feelings on the laws passed throughout the country on the “election security” even though Bill Barr couldn’t find sufficient voter fraud to swing an election. Lines in black communities on average 3x as long as lines in white communities, since the passing of Shelby v. Holder the predominant number of polling places closed were in African-American communities. But in 3 white people in affluent neighborhoods who haven’t had their voting tampered with think everything’s ok, so everything’s ok 😁 I also don’t think bringing up that many of these laws were passed based off of a lie told by our former President, was convenient for anyone to bring up, Sarah point was valid high voter turnout doesn’t necessarily mean Democrats will sweep the ballots, the GOP held strong on 2020 elections, but good luck in your white lives, kno

Jan 13th
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Just an Opinion...

Oh well, we can't win'em all...

Sep 9th
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Anthony Kolby Brent

35e4 r 2 e e3p x

Jul 29th
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Sara Chick

Love Chris Stirewalt! Hope he joins the Dispatch ❤

Feb 8th
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Eileen Klees

Ms Severino talked too fast and came across as entirely partisan regarding Supreme Court confirmations and decision outcomes. The Warren Court did overstep its bounds but its criminal justice and civil rights rulings came about because of terrible injustices. I expected a more scholarly overview along the lines of Jeffrey Rosen or Norm Ornstein or Nina Totenberg. This was just a rant.

Sep 27th
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William MWestcott

Here it is. Not coming up on searches though

Jan 9th
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