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DNC Day Three: Walz Break Aug 22, 2024

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Mark Halperin joins us to discuss Tim Walz's speech, Bill Clinton's rasp, Oprah Winfrey as childless cat lady, and whether the vibes are just getting too vibey. Give a listen.

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DNC, Day 2: The Obama Roll Call Aug 21, 2024

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We dive deep into the visuals, music, and pageantry of the second day of the Democratic National Convention. Killer speeches by Doug Emhoff and Michelle Obama! Barack, condescending to Joe Biden and pretty much everybody else in America! And the best roll call of the states ever! Give a listen.

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DNC, Day 1 Aug 20, 2024

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There was yelling, chanting, attacking, and speechifying. It was the first night of the Democratic National Convention. How do we think it went for Kamala Harris? And what do we make of Joe Biden's late-night farewell? We agree a little, disagree a little—and, yes, we complain. Give a listen.

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Here Come the Democrats Aug 19, 2024

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Today's podcast previews the Democratic convention, with a focus on media slavishness, whether the Democrats are now high on their own supply, and why history suggests they should not be so confident that Kamala Harris will hit it out of the park when she speaks on Thursday. Also: Some questions we'd like to see answered. Give a listen.

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The Trump-Harris Socialism Problem Aug 16, 2024

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We're back with a normal podcast in which we discuss Donald Trump's "press conference," Kamala Harris's "economic proposals," and the negotiations over a "hostage deal," and Minouche Shafik's "resignation." Give a listen.

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The Making of a COMMENTARY Issue Aug 15, 2024

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John and Abe talk about what goes into putting together an issue of COMMENTARY, using the July/August issue as an example. From the commissioning of articles to the editorial and production stages to the practical constraints of print and the kind of decisions that shape each issue—it's all covered. Give a listen.

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Our Favorite Science Fiction Aug 14, 2024

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In this podcast, we talk about works of science fiction that have meant a lot to us, whether short stories or novels. Give a listen.

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Our Favorite Memoirs Aug 13, 2024

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Today we talk about our favorite memoirs and the effect they've had on us. Give a listen.

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Our Favorite Speeches Aug 12, 2024

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Today we discuss speeches—historical, modern, American, or otherwise—that have had particular significance for each of us. Give a listen.

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Trump Speaks and Sinwar Might Break Aug 09, 2024

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Today's podcast evaluates the Trump press conference yesterday and whether he met the moment, and considers whether things have taken a potentially startling turn in the Middle East. Give a listen.

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