The Dispatch Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Voting Against Trump | Interview: David Frum Oct 21, 2024

Show notes

Notorious RINO and Atlantic writer David Frum joins Jamie Weinstein to explain why he’s voting for Kamala Harris this election. Frum, a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush and a longtime critic of Donald Trump, believes that the current Republican Party no longer reflects conservative principles and has been overtaken by populism.

The Agenda:

—Frum’s history with conservatism

—Donald Trump as a “unique danger”

—Frum’s personal connection to the Gaza hostages

—Assessing Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s foreign relation strategy

—Is J.D. Vance dangerous?

—Is Frum still a border hawk?

—Canada’s new leaders are emerging after housing crisis

—What to make of campus protests over Gaza

Show Notes:

—Frum for The Atlantic: Women Can Be Autocrats, Too

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Kamala vs. The Media | Roundtable Oct 18, 2024

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Sarah, Jonah, and Declan are joined by Megan McArdle, a columnist for The Washington Post, to discuss Kamala Harris’ recent media blitz culminating in her interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier. They also dive into the latest vibe shift and close with a conversation about the purpose of “steelmanning.”

The Agenda:

—Kamala Harris’ media blitz

—Is Harris prepared for tough questions?

—Avoidance of Biden slander

—Sexism or partisanship?

—Analysis of the evolving polls

—Trump and male voters

—Trump’s exaggeration

—Mommy Party vs. Daddy Party

—What is steelmanning?

Show Notes:

—Harris’ Fox News interview

—J.D. Vance discussing Venezuela on ABC News

—Noah Smith's post on steelmanning

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What The People of Gaza Actually Think | Interview: Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib Oct 16, 2024

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Palestinian-American activist and resident senior fellow at The Atlantic Council Ahmed Fouad Alkhatibjoins Adaam James Levin-Areddy to discuss growing up in the Gaza Strip, the challenge of polling public opinion in Gaza, the future of Palestinian self-governance, whether there is a meaningful contingent in support seeking peace with Israel.

The Agenda:

—The story of Gaza

—Hamas vs. Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)

—October 7

—Breaking down support for Hamas in Gaza

—Palestinian sovereignty and UNRWA

—Do Palestinians want peace?

—The radicalism of the moderate voice

Show Notes:

—Ahmed’s piece for The Dispatch

—Adaam talks with Dr. Einat Wilf about UNRWA and the refugee industrial complex

—Adaam and Jonah talk on Oct. 7, 2023

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The Deciders | Interview: Tevi Troy Oct 14, 2024

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Tevi Troy, author of The Power and the Money, joins Jamie to discuss the clash and collusion of business and politics.

The Agenda:

—When the CEO met the preisdent

—Barack Obama and Elon Musk

—Selective enforcement of policies

—Risk of political bets

—Are Republicans anti-business?

—Strategies for a better country

—Overworking FEMA

Show Notes:

—The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry

—Ye Olde Deep State

—Shall We Wake the President?

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The Politics of Disaster | Roundtable Oct 11, 2024

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Sarah, Kevin, and Steve discuss the devastation of recent hurricanes and the politics of the disaster response. Also, with several interviewers fawning over Kamala Harris, journalists coming under fire for committing journalism, and newsrooms collapsing into emotional struggle sessions, they ask: Is CBS News worth their time?

The Agenda

—Political polarization

—Reliability in voting trends

—Hurricane politics

—FEMA conspiracies

—Blame in crisis management (Bush v. Biden)

—CBS producers shield Ta-Nehisi Coates and Kamala Harris from journalism

—The ethics of editing journalism

Show Notes:

—The effect of conspiracies

—The CBS News interview before the struggle sessions

Editorial director and executive producer: Adaam James Levin-Areddy

Associate producers: Victoria Holmes and Noah Hickey

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A Year Since Oct 7: The Future of the War (pt. 2) | Interview: Dan Senor Oct 07, 2024

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Jamie Weinstein is joined by Dan Senor—author of The Genius of Israel and host of the Call Me Back podcast—to discuss the future of governance in Gaza, what the death of Hezbollah leadership means for Israel and Iran, and why he remains optimistic for Israel’s future.

Listen to the first part of this special episode here.

The Agenda:

—Dan on the day of October 7

—The state of Israel’s economy

—Israel’s evolving military strategy

—Israeli startups

—Success against Hezbollah

—Iran’s nuclear program

—The role of the U.S. and the Biden administration

—Trust in Israeli leadership

—The remaining hostages

—Gaza’s future

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A Year Since Oct 7: Israel After the Massacre (Part 1) | Roundtable Oct 07, 2024

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Jonah, Adaam, and Charlotte join Jamie for the first half of a two-part series commemorating the horrific October 7 attacks on the Israeli people. Charlotte provides a first-hand account from her reporting in Israel over the past year; Adaam, a native Israeli, offers insight into the psychological ramifications of the event; and Jonah explains what this moment means for American Jews and the resurgence of antisemitism in politics.

The Agenda:

—Charlotte's reporting in TMD about October 7

—Reflections from a year ago

—Psychological ramifications

—What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s role now?

—Media reactions and public perception

—Life in Israel currently

Show Notes:

—Jonah and Adaam's October 8 podcast following the attacks

—Bill Buckley's In Search of Anti-Semitism

—Dispatch Faith remembering October 7

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The Experts That Failed Us | Roundtable Oct 04, 2024

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Sarah and Jonah welcome Mike Pesca, the host of The Gist, to dive into the nuances of the recent vice-presidential debate. They explore J.D. Vance’s approach of creating a likable persona in an attempt to woo voters, and discuss how, at times, the guidance of field experts has led public opinion astray. They also contemplate the potential future of the Supreme Court, examining the implications of current political dynamics and how they might shape future judicial decisions.

The Agenda:

—Jonah's G-File on the race to being likable

—Should we continue listening to experts?

—TMD: Israeli Leaders Mull a Retaliatory Attack on Iran

—Advisory Opinions episode: Supreme Court litigations

—Supreme Court legitimacy

Show notes

—Mr. Nice Guy Maneuver

—Israel Ponders A “Winnable War”

—The Genius of Israel

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The Highest Calling | Interview: David Rubenstein Sep 30, 2024

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Jamie is joined by David Rubenstein—co-founder of The Carlyle Group and author of The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency—to discuss the legacies of presidents from Abraham Lincoln to Joe Biden and what we can do about America’s debt.

The Agenda:

—Original interviews with presidents

—Is Lincoln the greatest president?

—Unpredictable paths to the presidency

—Franklin D. Roosevelt’s transformation

—Gerald Ford’s Pardon of Richard Nixon

—Donald Trump and Joe Biden

—Anti-Israel encampments

—Debt and global stability

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All the Lonely Conservatives (Left, Right & Center Crossover) Sep 27, 2024

Show notes

Sarah Isgur drags David French and Jonah Goldberg into the podcast multiverse, resulting in a dramatic Dispatch/Left, Right & Center crossover.

The Agenda:

As Liz Cheney goes, so go a narrow faction of the loosely-defined never-Trump Republicans
Conservatism is not on the menu
What a president can't do
Are Israel attacks on Hezbollah a prelude to a regional war?

Our thanks to our friends at KCRW's Left, Right & Center for making this collaboration happen.

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