Episodes

  • Debating American Involvement in Taiwan | Interview: Lyle Goldstein

    Debating American Involvement in Taiwan | Interview: Lyle Goldstein
    Nov 25 2024
    Jamie is joined by Lyle Goldstein—director of the China Initiative at Brown University and the director of Asia Engagement at Defense Priorities—to discuss Goldstein’s case against American engagement in Taiwan. The Agenda: —Potential Chinese invasion scenarios —Democracy vs. realism —Red lines in the Pacific —Strategic ambiguity —China’s military capability —World War II —Moral considerations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • What Did It All Mean? | Roundtable

    What Did It All Mean? | Roundtable
    Nov 22 2024
    Sarah Isgur, Steve Hayes, and Chris Stirewalt revisit the election results and what they could mean for the future of American politics before examining the impact of Trump’s most recent cabinet appointments. The Agenda: —Permanent majority? —The Republican mandate —Failing to constrain Trump —Cabinet of allegations —Gaetz, Thune, and McConnell —How the media lost this election —Social media’s role in the election —Rise of misinformation —RFK Jr. and his track record Show Notes: —Sarah’s tweet —Horse in the hospital —Broken News —Georgetown Battleground Civility Poll —RFK Jr. on Joe Rogan The Dispatch Podcast 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 members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Appointing Toadies | Interview: Andy McCarthy

    Appointing Toadies | Interview: Andy McCarthy
    Nov 18 2024
    National Review’s Andy McCarthy joins Jamie to defend his vote for Trump, discuss what we considers to be the weaponization of the Justice Department, and debate the implications of Rep. Matt Gaetz’s nomination as attorney general. Buckle in folks, we’re just getting started. The Agenda: —A binary choice —Will Gaetz be confirmed? —Investigating January 6 —Pete Hegseth and the large bureaucracy of the Pentagon —The president’s power to pardon raises legal questions —Rudy Giuliani’s decline Show Notes: —Andy McCarthy's previous appearance on The Remnant The Dispatch Podcast 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 members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Trump Picks ... So Far | Roundtable

    The Trump Picks ... So Far | Roundtable
    Nov 15 2024
    In a special emergency Advisory Opinions/Dispatch Podcast crossover, Sarah, David, and Steve react to Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks so far, break down the constitutionality of recess appointments, and Sarah offers a ... controversial take on the Matt Gaetz pick. The Agenda: —Tale of two Januaries —The Gaetz report —Recess appointments —Justice Scalia on recess appointments —Sarah’s defense of Gaetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Foreign Policy of a Second Trump Administration | Interview: Rich Goldberg

    The Foreign Policy of a Second Trump Administration | Interview: Rich Goldberg
    Nov 11 2024
    Jamie welcomes Rich Goldberg, a senior adviser at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former National Security Council staffer during the Trump administration, to discuss the future of U.S. foreign policy under President-Elect Donald Trump. Together, they explore key strategies, potential challenges, and the incoming administration’s approach to global diplomacy. The Agenda: —Iran as the sower of discord —The issue with the term “hostage diplomacy” —Making a deal with the Saudis —Should Israel or the U.S. take out Iran’s nuclear capabilities? —Putin back in international conferences? —Don’t ignore the energy policy shift The Dispatch Podcast 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 members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Why Kamala Harris Lost

    Why Kamala Harris Lost
    Nov 8 2024
    This week, American voters delivered Donald Trump the White House and the Republican Party sweeping victories across the country. Sarah, Jonah, and Steve try to figure out what went wrong with Kamala Harris’ campaign. The Agenda: —What decided this election? —“She’s for they/them.” —The education and Latino realignment —A second Trump term —Political vibe merchant —Worth our time: The future of The Dispatch The Dispatch Podcast 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 members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • As Goes Pennsylvania | Interview: Charlie Dent

    As Goes Pennsylvania | Interview: Charlie Dent
    Nov 4 2024
    Charlie Dent, former GOP representative and senior policy adviser at DLA Piper, joins Jamie to discuss how Harris could win Pennsylvania and what motivates voters in swing states. The Agenda: —Harris’ chances in collar counties —As Northhampton county goes —Swing states, post-Dobbs —The Madison Square Garden rally —When will we get Pennsylvania results? —Trump’s illiberalism —January 6 —Moderating on abortion Show Notes: —Interview with Hugh Hewitt The Dispatch Podcast 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 members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Polling, What Is It Good For? | Roundtable

    Polling, What Is It Good For? | Roundtable
    Nov 1 2024
    Sarah is joined by Steve, Jonah, and special guest Steve Kornacki—national political correspondent and polling extraordinaire for NBC News—to discuss the state of the race just four days out from Election Day. The Agenda: —Is polling worth our time? —The Haley-Cheney voters in Wisconsin —Is the race really tied? —The gender gap —Garbage trucks —Will garbage-gate affect turnout? —Predictions Show Notes: —Stirewalt on The Remnant —The Daily Show garbage montage The Dispatch Podcast 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 members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins