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**The Dispatch Podcast**

Host Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Megan McArdle and guests for a thoughtful discussion on politics, policy and culture.

Latest Episodes:

Florida Man Blocked From Colorado Ballots | Roundtable Dec 22, 2023

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Sarah, Steve, and Jonah react to Trump being removed from Colorado ballots. Plus:

—The William Baude argument

—The end of Nikki-mentum

—Measuring the vibes on Biden’s youth support

—Claudine Gay’s “duplicative language”

—Steve’s tap dance rant

—Small interactions, large impact.

Show notes:

—Advisory Opinions on the Colorado Supreme Court decision

—Justin Amash’s tweet

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Ukraine on the Brink | Interview: Tim Mak Dec 18, 2023

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Tim Mak, founder of The Counteroffensive, joins Jamie from Kyviv to give an update about life on the frontlines and:

-U.S. funding debate

-What victory looks like for Ukraine

-Trying Putin at The Hague

-Not even close to diplomatic talks

-What if Donald Trump becomes president again?

-How to talk about your Republican uncle about Ukraine

-Marshall law pushing off elections

Show Notes:

-Watch this interview on YouTube

-Tim Make's X profile

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TEASER: An Israeli and Palestinian Talk Gaza | Dispatch Live Dec 17, 2023

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In this preview from our members-only livestream, John Aziz joins Adaam and Mike to talk about his reflection on escalating suffering, persistent support for Hamas, and aspirations for peace.

This conversation is part of our members-only podcast hub called The Skiff.

To listen to the full-episode and unlock even more exclusive content, become a paying subscriber at TheDispatch.com/Join

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Passing the Buck on Abortion Law in Texas | Roundtable Dec 15, 2023

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Dispatch Senior Editor John McCormack makes his Roundtable debut with Sarah, Steve, and Mike. They cover:

—The Biden impeachment inquiry;

—House Republicans and Donald Trump 2024;

—The Haley-DeSantis war;

—The Texas abortion controversy and Republicans' unwillingness to stake out a position; and

—Proper karaoke etiquette.

Show Notes:

—Advisory Opinions on the Texas abortion case

—The Texas Supreme Court ruling

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When America Is Weak | Interview: John Bolton Dec 11, 2023

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Former National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Jamie to discuss how the Israel-Hamas war affects U.S. national security, his time in the Trump administration, and the future of American democracy.

Show notes:

-Video version

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Sleepwalking Into Autocracy | Interview: Liz Cheney Dec 09, 2023

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What would a second Trump presidency mean for American democracy? Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney is raising the alarm in her upcoming book Oath and Honor, A Memoir and a Warning, and she joins Steve Hayes to discuss:

-Trump’s Army

-Mike Johnson’s unconstitutional turn

-Why Trump’s return to power could spell the death of the republic

-Liz for President?

Show Notes:

-Watch this episode on our YouTube channel

-Where Are All the Anti-Trump Republicans?

-Opinion | Robert Kagan: How to stop the Trump dictatorship

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So You're Saying There's a New Sheriff In Town? | Roundtable Dec 08, 2023

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Sarah, Steve, and Jonah rank the winners and losers of Wednesday's GOP primary debate and vent about the embarrassing failure of the elite university presidents to denounce calls for genocide against the Jews. Also:

-Kevin McCarthy’s retirement

-The loser caucus

-Trump's plans for a second term

-Contemplating the end of America

-Sarah explains the first rule of apologies

-University presidents smirk at genocide

-The value of challenging views at colleges

Show Notes:

-McCarthy's strange retirement video

-G-File: Antisemitism Is Just a Symptom

-Kash Patel: "We're going to come after you."

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Is It Too Late for Two States? | Interview: Shadi Hamid Dec 04, 2023

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Shadi Hamid is a member of the Washington Post editorial board, co-host of Wisdom of Crowds, and author of The Problem of Democracy: America, the Middle East, and the Rise and Fall of an Idea. He joins Jamie to debate whether the United States should pressure Israel to push for a ceasefire, if there's hope to rebuild Gaza with Hamas still in power, and what the realistic paths are for a lasting solution between Israelis and Palestinians.

Show Notes:

-Shadi Hamid's profile at the Washington Post

-Shadi's vision for a ceasefire

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Working in Congress Sucks | Roundtable Dec 01, 2023

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Sarah, Steve, and Jonah take a break from the typical roundtable punditry to get a little more big picture. How do we fix Congress? What does the Israel-Hamas hostage swap mean for the future of the war? Should you lie to your kids for the sake of certain holiday traditions? Has feminism cost us Thanksgiving? All that and:

—Congressional term limits

—Expanding the House of Representatives

—Repealing Citizens United

—Easy answers to the Israel-Hamas War

—Biden’s endorsement of a ceasefire

—Elf on the shelf: literally 1984?

Show notes:

-Thursday's Morning Dispatch

-George Will: Restoration: Congress, Term Limits and the Recovery of Deliberative Democracy

-Jonah: George Will Called Me An Idiot

-Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy

-Jay Cost on The Remnant

-Jonathan Martin: To Departing House Members

-Guido Sarducci - Pay For Your Sins

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The Christie Doctrine | Interview: Chris Christie Nov 30, 2023

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What would be the foreign policy of a Chris Christie administration? The GOP candidate and former governor joins Jamie to discuss Israel's war with Hamas, Henry Kissinger's influence, the threat of China invading Taiwan, and whether Donald Trump is going to prison.

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