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One Big Beautiful America Jul 03, 2025

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Today we discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill and the ways in which it does and doesn't advance the interests of conservatism before we discuss July 4 and the massive political and ideological opportunity for the American right in the celebration of the coming 250th birthday of the Founding of the United States. Give a listen.

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Gaza Ceasefire and Supreme Courtapalooza Jul 02, 2025

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Adam White joins us today to talk about the blockbuster cases that concluded this year's Supreme Court decision season. But before that, we discuss the proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and the shocking new evidence of how deep anti-Semitism continues to sink into the American school system, both for little kids and for post-doctoral students. Give a listen.

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Democrats Are Not Proud to Be American Jul 01, 2025

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Gallup reports that just 36 percent of self-described Democrats say they are proud to be American, as opposed to 92 percent of Republicans. The Republican number has been consistent for two decades; the Democratic number fluctuates according to who is in power. What does this mean? We speculate. Give a listen.

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Mamdani, the Dems, and the Gaza Endgame Jun 30, 2025

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Bret Stephens joins us to discuss the vote on the Big Beautiful Bill, whether Zohran Mamdani will serve as a model for Democrats nationally, and how Israel might potentially finish the war in Gaza. Give a listen.

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Why Are Liberals So Unhappy? Jun 27, 2025

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Today we start out discussing Zohran Mamdani's post-nomination commitment to anti-capitalism, racialism, and anti-Zionism. Then we ask why studies show that liberals are more miserable than conservatives. Give a listen.

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The Iran Raid Was Awesome Jun 26, 2025

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Dan Senor joins us today as we take apart the ridiculous stories pooh-poohing the success of the raid on Iran's nuclear sites and explain how, any way you look at it, it's a world-changing event for the better. Give a listen.

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The Mamdani Nightmare Jun 25, 2025

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Chris Stirewalt joins us to discuss Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. How did an intifada-supporting socialist win? What does it say about New York, the Democratic Party, and the future of Jewish life in America? Give a listen.

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Trump's Ceasefire and Its Discontents Jun 24, 2025

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Eli Lake joins the podcast today to consider the president's reaction to Iran's violation of the ceasefire he had announced only hours earlier and why he leaned on Israel to respond very lightly. Give a listen.

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Destroying Nuclear Sites Is Good, Not Bad Jun 23, 2025

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Today's podcast explores the strange disappointment of so-called "arms control" experts at the effort to eliminate Iran's nuclear program—which they seem to oppose on the grounds that it threatens efforts on paper to control nuclear proliferation. Also, Trump as a gift to the Jewish people and the dangers of tomorrow's NYC mayoral primary. Give a listen.

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America Goes All In With Israel Jun 22, 2025

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Emergency Podcast taped Sunday morning on the Trump raid on the Iranian nuclear sites and what it means for the Republican Party, the MAGA coalition, the Middle East, and the world. Joining us: Jonathan Schanzer. Give a listen.

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