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The Editors

The Editors

By: National Review
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Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review writers like Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Jack Butler, and more for political commentary you can’t get anywhere else. Longing for a refreshing dose of sanity? All you need to do is tune in.National Review Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 785: NYC's Reckless Dive
    Jun 27 2025

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Jack discuss the rise of Zohran Mamdani in New York City, the implications of new rulings from SCOTUS, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: John O’Sullivan's magazine piece "Margaret Thatcher Is Having a Moment"
    • Charlie: John Yoo’s piece "Trump’s Strike on Iran Was Constitutional"
    • MBD: Daniel J. Mahoney’s magazine piece "The Sovereignty of Excellence"
    • Jack: Mark Wright’s post "Young New Yorkers Don’t Remember Why NYC Elected Giuliani and Bloomberg"

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Doesn’t like gelato
    • Charlie: Documentaries on the submersible
    • MBD: Moving up ceremony
    • Jack: Lasagna

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 784: Bombs Away
    Jun 23 2025

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Noah discuss Trump’s decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Brittany Bernstein’s piece "U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli Is Reminding Californians They’re Not Exempt from Federal Law"
    • Charlie: Robert P. George’s magazine piece “The Age of Feelings”
    • Noah: Rich’s piece “The Remarkable Idiocy of Comic Dave Smith”
    • MBD: K-Lo’s piece "The Iraqi Bishop Who Saw Life for What It Is"

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Loves this time of year
    • Charlie: His kids learning to ride bikes
    • Noah: Ibérico pork update
    • MBD: Inflatable pool

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 783: Iran Gets a Two Weeks' Notice
    Jun 20 2025

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Jack discuss Trump’s current stance toward striking Iran, the turmoil in the NYC mayoral race, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Armond White’s piece "Does Jaws Still Matter?"
    • Charlie: Rich’s piece “Donald Trump Is a Republican Moderate”
    • MBD: Jack’s magazine piece "Bad Bets: The New Culture of Sports Gambling"
    • Jack: WFB Jr.’s piece “Mayor, Anyone?”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Chapelle Rowan
    • Charlie: Evening swims
    • MBD: France
    • Jack: Watching a storm roll in

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    1 hr and 17 mins
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The commentary is witty and insightful. I learn more with each episode. Very well done production!

Stellar political commentary

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Yes, conservative reason exists in these dark days. Intelligent, topical, self-deprecating and funny. Highly recommended.

My goto podcast

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best conservative political podcast, 2x weekly podacst and a true delight to listen to. Charlie is based.

excellent

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