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Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review editors and writers Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Phil Klein, Noah Rothman, and Audrey Fahlberg, plus guests for political commentary you can't get anywhere else. Longing for a refreshing dose of sanity? All you need to do is tune in.

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  • August 7 · 1 hr 20 min

    Episode 898: Progressives Prevail in Michigan

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Andrew, Charlie, and Luther discuss El-Sayed's win in Michigan, America's munitions shortage, and the resignation of Cambridge professor Jason Arday. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Josh Trevino’s post, "America is more than an idea" Andrew: Mike Gonzalez’s piece about the Smithsonian and how "America’s museum culture needs an overhaul" Luther: Noah Rothman’s piece, "Hasan Piker is a symptom, not the cause" Charlie: John Puri’s post, "Why is food more expensive?" Light Items: Rich: In the midst of reading the first volume of The Golden Thread: A History of the Western World Andrew: Also reading a book called Notes on a Colonial Situation in Hell Luther: Refurbished a sailboat Charlie: Watched the movie Gettysburg for the first time on a flight back from California Sponsors: Vaer Fast Growing Trees Free the Economy podcast from CEI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • August 4 · 1 hr 12 min

    Episode 897: Spain's Border Breaking Point

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Noah, Jim, and Dan discuss the immigration crisis in Spain's African enclave, Ceuta, a deal over the Blanche Attorney General nomination, and Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong's current domination in the Wisconsin primary. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Josh Treviño's piece on "why World War II still matters" Noah: John Fund's piece, "Where bipartisan reform is actually working" Jim: Charlie's post, "Okay, but what do you want to actually do" Dan: The entirety of the "common good" debate in The Corner Light Items: Rich: New Spider-Man movie, A Brand New Day Noah: Power outages Jim: Finger Lakes vacation Dan: Also the new Spider-Man movie Sponsors: Made In Vaer How the World Works podcast from CEI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • July 31 · 1 hr 22 min

    Episode 896: Mamdani’s Grocery Store Games

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Michael, Noah, and Andrew discuss Trump’s recent polling, Zohran Mamdani’s grocery store goals, and the common good. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dan’s post "Why JD Vance Generates So Much Heat" MBD: Rich’s piece “The Iran War Is Eating Trump’s Presidency” Noah: Christian Schneider's piece “Let People Ink for Themselves” Andrew: Michael Strain's post "Adults Are Responsible for How They Use AI" Light Items: Rich: Extra-inning baseball MBD: Vacation Noah: Nashville Andrew: Monarch butterflies Sponsors: CEI's Free the Economy podcast Vaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • July 28 · 1 hr 14 min

    Episode 895: Dr. Fauci’s Diaries Exposed

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Dan discuss Rand Paul’s release of Anthony Fauci’s diaries, updates on the Ukraine–Russia war, and Trump’s continuing filibuster battle. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Jim’s piece “anthony Fauci” Charlie: Also Abigail’s piece Jim: Andy’s post “the case against former FNI director James Comey” Dan: Abigail’s piece “they have no idea what we think” Light Items: Rich: Summer vacation Charlie: Ella Langley Jim: The Jetty Dan: Visiting his grandmother Sponsors: Made In Vaer How the World Works podcast from CEI This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • July 24 · 1 hr 2 min

    Episode 894: An Irritable Societal Gesture

    Today on The Editors, Charlie guest-hosts for Rich and is joined by MBD, Dan, and Jim to discuss the latest round of tariffs, some strange new respect for Ukraine from certain corners, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Charlie: Jessica Melugin's piece "Won’t Anyone Think of the Parents?" Dan: Brittany Bernstein's piece "How Cuba Is Covertly Boosting America’s Radical Left" MBD: Armond White's piece "The Fog of Hype" Jim: Noah's piece "What Do We Get Out of the Saudi Nuclear Deal?" Light Items: Charlie: Hornblower Jim: Quiet house in the summer MBD: Quitting coffee Dan: Anticipating The Odyssey Sponsors: Vaer Free the Economy podcast from CEI Fast Growing Trees This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • July 21 · 1 hr 17 min

    Episode 893: The Movie You Odyssey

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Phil discuss the Democratic Socialists of America’s desire to overturn the American system as we know it, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Phil's post "Where Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Succeeds and Fails" Charlie: John Gustavsson's piece "Andy Burnham Is Bad News for British Business" MBD: Armond White's piece "The Odyssey — the Twisted Epic We Deserve" Phil: Jeff's Carnival of Fools "The Democratic Odyssey Moves to America’s Dairyland" Light Items: Rich: New Minions movie Charlie: Chad Powers MBD: August vacation Phil: Deck sealing Sponsors: Made In Vaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • July 17 · 1 hr 26 min

    Episode 892: The JD Vance Experience

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Dan discuss Trump's Thursday night speech, JD Vance's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Luther’s post “Let the Flyboys Fly” Charlie: Dan’s magazine piece “Something Is Going to Happen” Noah: Phil Klein’s post “Where Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Succeeds and Fails” Dan: Melissa Langsam Braunstein’s magazine piece “Fighting the New Antisemitism” Light Items: Rich: The Odyssey Charlie: SeaWorld Noah: Work event Dan: Bad air Sponsors: Made In Vaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • July 14 · 1 hr 17 min

    Episode 891: Iran War 2.0

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the resumption of war with Iran, Ro Khanna’s playacting in Israel, and the passing of Lindsey Graham. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Also Dan’s post Charlie: Noah’s piece “The Left Goes After Marco Rubio” Jim: Dan’s post “The Last Interesting Man in Washington” Noah: Lamar Alexander “The Senate Doesn’t Need a Change in Rules. It Needs a Change in Behavior" Light Items: Rich: Mini golf Charlie: Reverse storm chaser Jim: Pastor Ezra Jin Noah: Patriotic YMCA Sponsors: ExpressVPN Vaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • July 10 · 1 hr 8 min

    Episode 890: The Maine Event

    Noah, Charlie, MBD, and Phil discuss Graham Planter's decision to drop out of the Maine Senate race, Mayor Mamdani's snub of Little Italy, and the growing property tax rebellion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • July 7 · 1 hr 13 min

    Episode 889: Mamdani-Flavored Patriotism

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the new allegations against Graham Platner, Mamdani's Fourth of July speech, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dan’s piece “What Caitlin Clark’s Treatment Tells Us About the WNBA” Charlie: Phil’s Corner post “Democrats Have Less Leverage Over Graham Platner Than They Think” Jim: Noah’s piece “People Who Should Never Work in Democratic Politics Again” Noah: K-Lo’s post “When Does Lyndsey Fifield Get Her Post-Platner-Campaign Apology?” Light Items: Rich: July 4th evenings Charlie: World Cup Jim: Pressure Noah: Fourth celebrations Sponsors: DonorsTrust Made In Vaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • July 2 · 1 hr 7 min

    Episode 888: Happy Fourth!

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Ramesh discuss all things U.S.A. as we approach America's 250th birthday. Sponsors: DonorsTrust Vaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • June 30 · 1 hr 26 min

    Episode 887: Reading the Rulings

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Phil discuss the recent SCOTUS decisions, Scott Wiener’s fall from grace with certain segments of his party, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dan’s SCOTUS ruling analyses Charlie: Also Dan’s Supreme Court pieces MBD: Brian Garner’s magazine piece “The Heart of Conspiracy” Phil: Emphatic agreement about Dan’s pieces Light Items: Rich: Ratings of an old Eddie Murphy movie Charlie: Germany’s defeat MBD: The Reformation Divided by Eamon Duffy Phil: Watching the World Cup Sponsors: Vaer Blood and Progress by Noah Rothman This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • Jul 30, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min

    Episode 671: Don't Pack the Court

    Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the Biden-Harris plan to pack the Supreme Court, what version of Kamala Harris will run for president, and who Harris will choose as her VP.

  • Dec 12, 2022 · 45 min

    Special Episode: Turning the Tide on Campus Censorship [498]

    On this special edition of The Editors, Rich is joined by Nico Perrino, the Executive Vice President of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and the creator and cohost of the So To Speak podcast. They discuss the latest developments in the fight for free speech on campus. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression's mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought — the most essential qualities of liberty. FIRE educ

  • Dec 5, 2022 · 47 min

    Special Episode: American Energy Independence [495]

    On this second episode of National Review's special energy series, Rich is joined by Arthur Herman, New York Times bestselling author and senior fellow and director of the Quantum Alliance Initiative at Hudson Institute. Join them as they dive deep into a discussion about America's essential need for energy independence.

  • Nov 17, 2022 · 40 min

    Special Episode: How to Fix the Grid, with Brad Viator [489]

    In this first installment of our series on energy, Rich is joined by Brad Viator to discuss the ins and outs of the American grid. Brad Viator is an energy consultant with more than a decade of experience leading public policy for the utility industry. He previously served as Vice President of External Affairs at The Edison Electric Institute, the trade association for investor-owned electric utilities. In this role, Brad led external engagement with state elected officials and state regulatory

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