The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Hoisted By Their Own Canard
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Sep 21, 2024 Jonah shares his thrilling evening at a think tank event, complete with fire eaters. He dives into the Hezbollah-pager plot and Trump's clumsy remarks on antisemitism. The conversation shifts to Rich Lowry's non-issue and J.D. Vance's latest antics. Jonah critiques the media for moral grandstanding and discusses the ongoing absurdity faced by Trump supporters. Humor and nostalgia feature as he reflects on 1980s comic book ads, while also addressing the media's skewed narratives on international conflicts.
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CEI Dinner
- Jonah Goldberg attended the Competitive Enterprise Institute's annual dinner at the National Cathedral.
- The event featured a nerdy, think-tank-themed parody of Animal House and a floor show that paid homage to Prometheus.
Magatte Wade's Story
- Magatte Wade, a Senegalese entrepreneur, spoke about free-market capitalism's power to alleviate poverty.
- She shared her personal story about witnessing economic disparity between Senegal and Germany.
A Fair Jessica
- Jonah Goldberg had a heartwarming moment at the CEI dinner.
- The chairman acknowledged Goldberg's long-standing nickname for his wife, Jessica, "the fair Jessica."
