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Getting Iran Right Aug 31, 2026

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The economic war on Iran seems to be working, and the U.S. has resumed targeted strikes. Does this combination of tactics at last add up to a winning strategy? Plus, DEI at the University of California, Berkeley's law journal and anti-Semites on the attack. Give a listen.

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What's In A Name? Aug 28, 2026

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It's Friday, and we are here to discuss Trump's latest stunt with the renaming of Lake Ontario, the story of Natalie Harp, the ongoing controversy over the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and the modern popularity of transgressive ideas, and John recommends Coyote vs. Acme.

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Off A Cliffe Aug 27, 2026

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Today we are joined by our friends Eli Lake and Matt Continetti to discuss CIA Director John Ratcliffe's trip to Russia, the interconnectivity of Ukraine and Iran, and the American delusion regarding warfare. Plus, will Meta's massive settlement on child safety actually produce results, the growing controversy in democratic circles regarding leftist streamer Hasan Piker, and Matt recommends Free Creations of the Human Mind.

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Goodbye Dolly Aug 26, 2026

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Commentary Hollywood Commentary columnist Rob Long joins us today to discuss the passing of the legendary Dolly Parton, her status as a consensus figure in American culture, and her amazing and storied life.

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Data Driven Aug 25, 2026

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Today we discuss how American politicians are dealing with the hot button topic of data centers and how opposition to them is the latest manifestation of tech anxiety, as well as the increasingly larger part AI plays in our daily lives.

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Parasocial Media Aug 24, 2026

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We're back from break to discuss Karen Attiah's reinstatement at the Washington Post and the absurdity of forced employment in the opinion journalism space, as well as the troubling online support for Luigi Mangione, Lindsay Clancy, and Jason Arday. Plus, Abdul El-Sayed attempts to soften his image on American Jews while accepting money from CAIR, and John recommends The Testament of Ann Lee.

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We've Got Mail Aug 21, 2026

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It's time for another mailbag episode. Our producer Noam Blum joins us to answer questions on the US-Israel alliance, post-Bibi Israel, the funniest moments in politics, our favorite museums, and more.

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On His Own Terms Aug 20, 2026

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Tevi Troy joins us on this week-long series of interviews for our upcoming September print issue to discuss his review of two new books tackling the second Trump term - Regime Change by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, and The Counterrevolution by Victor Davis Hanson - and what they can tell us about where the republican party might be heading.

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Riyadh Politik Aug 19, 2026

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FDD's Jonathan Schanzer joins us on this week-long series of interviews for our upcoming September print issue to discuss his article on the two paths that lay before Saudi Arabia - a pro-American route, and a darker alternative.

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Putting the Con in Consultant Aug 18, 2026

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Our Washington Commentary Columnist James Kirchick joins us on this week-long series of interviews for our upcoming September print issue. We welcome Jamie to our line of commentary columnists and discuss his piece on the progressive consultant class bubble.

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