The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

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All My Children Feb 01, 2025

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Jonah Goldberg has gone to drastic lengths to cure his latest illness, absconding to Belize to drink fresh coconut water and ponder his life choices in the rainforest. Ruminations from his hammock include Donald Trump’s irresponsible comments on the tragic DCA plane crash, the ongoing tariff debate, and the discourse surrounding the hierarchy of love.

Show Notes:

—Ross Douthat on The Remnant

—Michael Moynihan on The Remnant

The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch’s offerings—including Jonah’s G-File newsletter, weekly livestreams, and other members-only content—click here.

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God Save America Jan 30, 2025

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New York Times columnist and best-selling author Ross Douthat joins The Remnant today to discuss his new book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious, and dive into some rank punditry. Ross and Jonah Goldberg talk tech execs in Washington, spiritual metaphysics, and what Emilia Perez says about the relationship between culture and politics.Later in the episode, Ross explains why religion—no matter what flavor—is necessary for a healthy individual and a thriving nation.

Show Notes:

—Pre-order Ross’ new book

—Ross’ conversation with Marc Andreessen

The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch’s offerings—including Jonah’s G-File newsletter, weekly livestreams, and other members-only content—click here.

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Spilling Starmer’s Tea Jan 29, 2025

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Francis Dearnley, executive editor at The Telegraph and Remnant fan-favorite, stops by the show to discuss the struggles of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the British perspective on Donald Trump’s second term and the rise of populism, and the desperate need for functional governance. Plus: targeted solicitor slander, the lunacy of London living, and an update on Ukraine.

Show Notes:

—Francis Dearnley on X

—Ukraine: The Latest podcast

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Curtis Yarvin Yearns For Serfdom Jan 25, 2025

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Buckle up, there are tiny, crazy monkeys on tricycles riding around inside Jonah Goldberg’s brain, and the only way to let them out is an epic, mega Ruminant. You’re welcome, America.

Jonah begins with a defense of his free spirit and recent snarkiness before he launches into a critique of Curtis Yarvin’s recent antics in the New York Times. He covers FDR’s stint in Silicon Valley, neo-reactionary historical revisionism, and other lines of sophomoric nonsense. In the realm of politics: the hypocrisy of social conservatives, the dueling moral repugnancy of Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s pardons, and the problems with abandoning conservative principles to own the libs.

Show Notes:

—Curtis Yarvin's NYT Interview

—“The Road to Serfdom is Paved with B.S.” (The Reactionary Mind Review)

—“The Divine Right of CEOs”

—Chris Cox on Woodrow Wilson and post-Reconstruction South

—Stephen Pinker, “A History of Violence”

—Mike Warren in The Dispatch: “How the Heritage Foundation Sold Its Birthright”

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Guilty, Actually Jan 23, 2025

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Michael C. Moynihan, fellow podcaster extraordinaire and Lisan al-Gaib of the House Un-American Activities Committee, pays a visit to the Court of TheRemnant to defend Bill Buckley, discuss horseshoe theory as it relates to immigration, and critique cheap radicalism.

Plus: the problems with post-liberalism, the slippery slope of foreign policy obsession, and a neocon apologia session.

Show Notes:

—The Fifth Column Podcast

—Michael’s work for The Free Press

—Brother Stirewalt on Henry Wallace

—Parable of the Broken Window

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The Winner Takes It All Jan 22, 2025

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Jonah Goldberg has a bone to pick with John Podhoretz’s exuberance over the second Trump ascension. Once John has been adequately chastised, the pod couple covers Trump’s inauguration speech, discuss the new President’s slew of executive orders and foreign policy plans, and engage in some kvetching over Joe Biden’s final moves. Towards the end of the episode, John airs his grievances on the ceasefire deal in Israel and allows Jonah to play some Gen X pop culture bingo.

Show Notes:

— “The Anti-Woke King of Hollywood Lets Loose”

— Adaam's interview with Nadav Eyal

— Nick Cattogio's latest

— Sarah Isgur on Biden's blunders

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The Fascist Bargain Jan 18, 2025

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Dialing in from the mystical land of Indiana, Jonah Goldberg ruminates upon Lord Acton’s parable of absolute power and abject corruption, the distinction between good manners and draconian DEI policies, the distinction between market signaling and sound business decisions, and the vice signaling dominating the right in anticipation of Trump’s ascension.

Show Notes:

—The Arms of Krupp

—A 2002 vintage Goldberg from the cellar

—Further rumination on Trumpian corruption

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Hot ’n Cold Wars Jan 16, 2025

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Dr. Hal Brands joins Jonah to discuss the future of global alliance blocs, China and Russia’s material interests, and how to cut a nuclear deal with Iran. Stay tuned for a reality check on the Greenland acquisition plan. Brands is a professor of global affairs at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, a senior fellow at AEI, and most recently author of The Eurasian Century: Hot Wars, Cold Wars, and the Making of the Modern Century.

Show Notes:

—Purchase Brand’s book, The Eurasian Century, here

—Brand’s AEI Page

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Crisis in California Jan 15, 2025

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Dispatch in-house California expert James P. Sutton joins Jonah Goldberg to provide a sober, conspiracy-free evaluation of the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County. James and Jonah weigh the extent of human error versus political error, disastrous insurance policy failures, and how public officials can best ensure that something like this never happens again. Plus: the role of climate change and what makes for a fair accusation of blame.

Show Notes:

—CalFire Dashboard

—Best Friend’s Foundation

—LA Times: How To Help

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Deadly Demosclerosis Jan 11, 2025

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Sir Jonah Goldberg, the earl of The Dispatch, uses his teatime to discuss his preference for the Dutch masters, the Stranger Things play, and Henry VIII’s array of underwear models. Somehow, he ties it all back to personal pluralism, forestry management, the abject failures of democratic city governance, and Donald Trump's new imperial ambitions.

Show Notes:

—Cross & Country with Jonathan Rauch

—The firefighter X discourse

—Jonah’s appearance on The Charles C.W. Cooke Podcast

—Catoggio on Greenland

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