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The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg
To Hell With You People
Aug 1, 2024
In this lively discussion, John Podhoretz, a prominent political commentator known for his sharp insights, joins Jonah to explore the joys of intellectual schadenfreude. They dissect Kamala Harris's political strategy and the peculiar definition of 'weird' in today's politics. The conversation includes a critique of the lack of outrage over antisemitism within the Democrats and wraps up with a deep dive into the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, connecting it to broader U.S. foreign policy concerns in the Middle East.
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- The episode explores the concept of intellectual schadenfreude, highlighting the peculiar enjoyment pundits derive from political missteps and flip-flopping.
- Jonah and John critique the Democratic Party's handling of antisemitism, contrasting it with Republican responses to similar accusations of bigotry.
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The discussion begins with the host expressing excitement over an unplanned episode, which stemmed from a cancellation. Initially, the plan was to have a colleague discuss climate change, but a last-minute emergency forced a change in topic. This led to a spontaneous reaction to various political events, particularly around the evolving dynamics within the Democratic Party, which the host finds both entertaining and alarming. The episode highlights the current political climate, where unexpected situations can lead to unfiltered commentary on prominent figures like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
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