The Fifth Column

-COME SEE US IN CONNECTICUT. We may never release this special episode, because the things we will talk about will be horrifically controversial. -Which party will win the Senate?-Dirty Dems in Alaska done found another Dan Sullivan-the TX Senate race…are we sure Texans are that titillated by Talarico?-Fake polls, election interference, and Bolsonaro in Miami-Maine and Trump’s last-minute tariff maneuvering-Trump is an effective campaigner…until he has to campaign on his own record-Vivek, the great Ohio slime impresario-the LA mayoral race nobody seems happy about-WHO DESERVES TO LOSE? WHO DO YA HATE THE MOST? Kmele’s answer may shock youJOIN US: https://quickcenter.fairfield.edu/2026-27-season-calendar/lectures/the-fifth-column-podcast.htmlFollow The Fifth ColumnYouTube: @wethefifthInstagram: @we.the.fifthX: @wethefifthTikTok: @wethefifthFacebook: @thefifthcolumn This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe

-we found someone from the DSA brave enough to come on this show-The Cajun French of Indians-If you’re pro-abundance, why are you a socialist?-DSA and the midterms-Biden’s heart was in the right place, but his body was...not-AOC, DAC, and Zohran-The Left’s remarkable talent for self-sabotage-Cuba, the embargo, and the pesky issue of free elections-Socialism and its rather unfortunate historical baggage-Bhaskar’s three camps of socialism and capitalism-Worker-owned companies, public banks, and making socialism work in practice-Hasan Piker, good or bad for the DSA-Somehow we are talking about Sweden again-Midterm Madness: California’s billionaire tax-AI, data centers, and the politics of saying no-Socialism is gaining popularity. Just don’t run as a socialist.-Bhaskar’s most right-wing position-Moynihan’s unsolicited advice to the DSARead The Blueprint: How Socialism Can Work in the Real World by Bhaskar Sunkara, Ben Burgis, and Mike BeggsBookshop | AmazonPrefer to watch & chat live with other members of the Fifdom? This episode premieres over on our YouTube channel at 12PM EST.JOIN US: https://quickcenter.fairfield.edu/2026-27-season-calendar/lectures/the-fifth-column-podcast.html This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.comEd Luce joins the guys to discuss Trump’s corruption, the persistence of populism, and the uncertain future of Western democracy.-DC is beautiful and beige and on the spectrum-Don Jr.’s corruption and a Watergate every day for 18 months-Serbia’s student-led anti-corruption movement-AfD, LFI, Meloni and why Europe isn’t done with populism-Immigration, ec…

-Fairfield, CT. Nov 12th. Get tickets while you can-We will have an Election Night livestream. Booze, guests, and probable disaster-Our mystery guest didn’t couldn’t make it today. We won’t name names, but we’ll give you some subtle clues.-Steve Witkoff discovered Vladimir Putin’s humanitarian side.-Trump has some thoughts about Zelenskyy. andPutin gets a pass.-Americans ranked their favorite countries. Where does Russia rank?-A very stiff competition for the Senate’s biggest idiot and the “Not One Inch” myth-the dumbest man in the Senate meets the dumbest man in media-Donald Trump and his love of men-Midterm Madness-Vivek vs. Amy Acton, and the attack ad from hell.-The tone and tenor of American politics is somehow worse than ever-Alina Habba, Ric Grenell, and the alleged $50 million pardon racket.-JD Vance answered a question about corruption. Ten thousand weasels applauded.Prefer to watch & chat live with other members of the Fifdom? This episode premieres over on our YouTube channel at 12PM EST.JOIN US: https://quickcenter.fairfield.edu/2026-27-season-calendar/lectures/the-fifth-column-podcast.htmlFollow The Fifth ColumnYouTube: @wethefifthInstagram: @we.the.fifthX: @wethefifthTikTok: @wethefifthFacebook: @thefifthcolumn This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.comWe are doing a live show in Fairfield, CT on November 12th. You should come. Details below.-Jacob Siegel on raising his kids in Israel-Who benefits from a fractured US-Israel relationship?-JD Vance had endorsements to spare, just not for Netanyahu-Israel prepared for life without America’s special relationship-An entirely natural detour to France-French…