The Commentary Magazine Podcast

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The Economic Chickens Come Home to Roost May 19, 2022

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The podcast today regards the coming of the bear market and the increasing signs of economic turmoil with horror and interest, wondering at their political effect. And we discuss disinformation and baby formula. Give a listen. Source

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The Mixed-Bag Primary May 18, 2022

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Today’s podcast examines the fascinating and complex results of last night’s primary elections across the country before delving into the Ukrainian ways of war—both on the battlefield and on the airwaves. Give a listen. Source

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Why Everybody Is Going Extreme May 17, 2022

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Today’s podcast examines the changes in the electorates on the eve of primaries across the country, and wonders why people are so addicted to theories about America rather than looking at the evidence of their own eyes. And we discuss baby formula again. Give a listen. Source

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A Moment of Thanks and a Day of Horror May 16, 2022

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The podcast today opens with thanks for kind words about the passing of Midge Decter before turning to the evil perpetrated by a mass shooter in Buffalo and what the larger political impact will be. And we discuss the baby formula shortage and abortion polling. Give a listen. Source

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Rejecting Your Own Liberty May 13, 2022

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Commentary contributor and author Naomi Schaefer Riley joins the podcast today to discuss the life and work of the late Midge Decter, her signature on an open letter defending liberty from its many detractors across the political spectrum, and the last vestiges of Covid mania. Source

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Democrats are Delusional. Republicans Are Nuts. May 12, 2022

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National Journal’s Josh Kraushaar joins the Commentary podcast today to break down what we’ve seen so far from Democratic and Republican primary voters, and what we can expect their choices will mean for the 2022 midterm elections. Source

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The Great Mysteries of 2022 May 11, 2022

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The Democrats find themselves increasingly confounded by the mysteries of political life in 2022. Where did all the gun crime come from? What’s the Republican Party’s plan to address inflation? Why can’t Joe Biden manifest his will like the Green Lantern? It’s all an irresolvable riddle, especially when you have no intention of solving it. Source

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Erasing the Divide Between the Personal and Political May 10, 2022

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The program welcomes contributing editor Eli Lake back on the show to discuss the new lend-lease legislation providing arms and aid to Ukraine and the air of menace around the homes of the Supreme Court’s justices. Source

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Will Protesting Harm or Help the Pro-Roe Cause? May 09, 2022

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Today’s podcast looks at the weekend’s direct action against the homes of Supreme Court justices and asks whether those engaged in such protest understand what it looks like and feels like to the average American. Give a listen. Source

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Liberals Don't Care About the Threats to Conservative Justices May 06, 2022

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Today’s podcast notes that all the talk of the Supreme Court now being illegitimate because of the expected overturning of Roe v. Wade has triggered defensive actions to ensure the safety of the justices. Where’s the outrage? Why aren’t liberals more exercised by this? Why, in fact, are some of them actually tickled? Also: Who benefits from the leak of information about American intelligence being... Source

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