The Dispatch Podcast

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Welcoming the Stranger | Interview: Bishop Mark Seitz Mar 17, 2024

Show notes

Mark Seitz, a Catholic bishop from the Diocese of El Paso, joins Victoria to discuss his approach to immigration and response to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against a migrant house under his diocese.

The Agenda:

—Annunciation House and Paxton’s immigration lawsuit

—Policy solutions

—Addressing crime and fear of immigrations

—Is the Church for open borders?

—Biden and Trump’s recent border visits

Show Notes:

-Watch this episode on YouTube

-Bishop Mark Seitz: Statement in Support of Annunciation House

-GOP lawmakers once praised Catholic Charities. Now they want to defund the group

-Report: The mythical tie between immigration and crime

-CNN: I asked criminologists about immigration and crime in the US. Their answers may surprise you

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That's What Xi Said | Roundtable Mar 15, 2024

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Sarah, Steve, and Jonah discuss TikTok’s influence over the youth (See: Kids call Congress threatening suicide over TikTok ban).

The Agenda:

-TikTok’s Chinese ownership raises national security concerns

-Klon Kitchen being cool on 60 minutes

-Robert Hur’s testimony and partisan political narratives

-Did anyone watch the Oscars?

-Kate Middleton conspiracy theories

Show Notes:

-Jonah's Gfile: I'm With Hur

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Democracy and Freedom | Interview: Natan Sharansky Mar 11, 2024

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Human rights activist and former Israeli politician Natan Sharansky joins Jamie to talk about his letters to the late Alexei Navalny, the current political mood in Israel, and the spread of anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses.

The Agenda:

-Navalny's murder

-The threat of left-wing antisemitism

-The future of Israeli-U.S. relations

-Comparing Joe Biden and Donald Trump and their administration's work with Israel

-Pressure against Israeli politicians

-The likelihood of Arab countries helping Gaza

-Reflections on democracy and freedom

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Waiting for the NASCAR Crash | Roundtable Mar 08, 2024

Show notes

Sarah hosts a late-night State of the Union recap with Steve, Declan, David, and John to discuss the speech’s partisan nature and whether it will matter in November. This episode was aired Thursday night as part of The Dispatch Live, a members-only livestream. Join today to watch the video and gain access to more exclusive content.

The Agenda:

—A partisan speech

—Biden meeting expectations

—Katie Britt falling flat (and not mentioning Trump)

—Where is No Labels?

—Member Q&A

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Should the RNC Pay Trump’s Legal Bills? | Interview: Henry Barbour Mar 05, 2024

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Henry Barbour, Republican National Committeeman from Mississippi, discusses his proposed resolutions that would bar the RNC from spending money on Trump’s legal bills.

The Agenda:

—Getting back to the RNC’s roots

—Electing Lara Trump

—Did Ronna McDaniel get what she deserved?

—Speaking out against Trump

—Concerns about an RNC purge

Show Notes:

-Super Tuesday coverage from The Dispatch

-Watch the interview on our YouTube channel

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Nat Cons and Gen Z | Interview: David Brog Mar 04, 2024

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David Brog, executive director of the Maccabee Task Force, joins Jamie to discuss the October 7 attacks on Israel, anti-Israeli sentiment on college campuses, and his experience organizing national conservative conferences.

The Agenda:

—Young Americans increasingly support Palestinians

—The impact of critical race theory

—Brog’s time at the Edmund Burke Foundation

—Debating America’s foreign involvement

—The future of national conservatism

Show Notes:

-Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Israel-Hamas War and 2024 Election

-ISPU Poll: Religious Groups’ Views on Ceasefire

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Countdown Until Super Tuesday | Interview: Nikki Haley Mar 01, 2024

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Former South Carolina Gov. and GOP candidate Nikki Haley joins David Drucker to discuss why she's still in the race, why her voters aren't committed to voting for Trump if she drops out, and how the GOP has changed from its small government roots.

The Agenda:

- In what direction is the party going

-Bloated government under Republicans

-America's relationship with Putin

-Why Trump won't win the primary

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The Trials of Donald Trump, Explained | Roundtable x Collision Mar 01, 2024

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Donald Trump's trials represent an unprecedented clash of American politics and law. To make sense of the madness, The Dispatch launched The Collision newsletter, written by Sarah Isgur and Mike Warren. With the ex-president's multiple cases crawling through the courts, Sarah and Mike (and a spice-addled Jonah) compare the legal arguments of the different trials, break down the possible timelines, and consider the political ramifications of this mess we're in.

The Agenda:

—SCOTUS hearing Trump’s immunity case

—The lawfare argument

—Majorities can be wrong

—Alvin Bragg’s hush money case

—Different rules for elites

—Dead to rights on obstruction

—Georgia on their mind

—Biden impeachment update

Show Notes:

—The Collision newsletter

—Liam Neeson does improv

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The Future of the Conservative Movement | Live Roundtable Feb 27, 2024

Show notes

Sarah is joined by Steve, Jonah, and Mike for a live roundtable on the future of the Republican Party at the Principles First Summit in D.C..

The Agenda:

—Why do we keep talking about the primary?

—South Carolina's foreshadowing

—Rebuilding the sane GOP faction

—Advice for Joe Biden

—Primary reform, viable third parties, or term limits

—Live Q&A

Show Notes:

—Watch this episode on YouTube

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Is North Korea Preparing for War? | Interview: Nicholas Eberstadt Feb 26, 2024

Show notes

Jamie is joined by Nicholas Eberstadt, a political economist at the American Enterprise Institute, to explain the recent fear that North Korea is preparing for war.

The Agenda:

—The ideological shift in North Korea

—Shifting American policy

—China's power over North Korea

—Giving Kim Jong-un credit

—North Korea's prognosis

—Where will we be in 25 years?

Show Notes:

—38 North: Is Kim Jong Un Preparing for War?

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