The Historical Origins of Left and Right in Politics

The close of another week brings another indulgent Ruminant, in which Jonah dedicates an inordinately long rant to the one subject he’s unquestionably an expert on: his own beliefs. Today’s topics include the latest Republican presidential debate, Joe Biden’s prospects for 2024, the ongoing conflict in Israel, and David Brooks’ recent suggestion that Jonah belongs on the “right edge of the left,” all of which raises important questions: How likely is it that someone other than Biden will be the Democratic nominee? Is there really a distinction between anti-Zionism and antisemitism? Why will Jonah never consider himself a leftist? And will the Fair Jessica’s efforts to end the solo podcast ever prove successful?

Show Notes:

- The Dispatch Podcast, recorded live from New York, on the latest GOP debate

- An audience Q&A with Jonah and Steve, available exclusively for Dispatch subscribers

- Jonah: “How Anti-Zionism Shrugs Off Antisemitism”

- The Remnant with David Brooks

- Jonah’s review of Yuval Levin’s The Great Debate

- Bid to win a lunch with Jonah in D.C.

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