The Dispatch Podcast Dear Ambassador
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Jan 20, 2026 
Join Jonah Goldberg, a conservative commentator and co-founder of The Dispatch, along with Michael Warren and Declan Garvey, as they dive into Donald Trump's eyebrow-raising letter about not winning the Nobel Peace Prize. They explore the implications for NATO and the future of conservatism. Is Trump's approach a sign of madness or calculated strategy? The trio also debates the chaos enveloping the administration and how shifting nationalism may impact Republican ideals. Plus, enjoy a lighter discussion on the rapid turnover of NFL coaches.
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Ego Drives Foreign Policy
- Trump's Greenland letter reveals he measures foreign policy by personal aggrandizement.
- Jonah Goldberg argues the letter confesses Trump prioritized a Nobel over national interest.
Intimidation As Policy
- The administration's rhetoric treats might-makes-right as diplomacy.
- Declan Garvey warns tariffs and threats normalize coercion against allies.
Reclaim Emergency Powers
- Congress should reclaim delegated emergency powers to check abuses.
- Jonah Goldberg urges lawmakers to limit tariff and coercive authorities used for intimidation.