The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

Rat Races

Aug 26, 2023

Exploring the connection between rodentology and the first Republican debate; discussing American foreign policy in the war in Ukraine; critiquing the moderators of presidential debates; the impact of rats on the economy and society; the challenges of addressing remaining issues; discussing wedding, honeymoon, and RV plans; excitement for travel and work with Starlink.

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Marriage advice and regrets were discussed, including the importance of 'happy wife, happy life' and the challenges of selecting a wedding date.

The upcoming RV adventure was highlighted, which will allow the hosts to travel comfortably and work from the road.

Concerns were raised about the Heritage Foundation's one-voice policy, its changing foreign policy stance, and the need to support Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

Deep dives

The Fair Jessica and I Celebrate 22 Years of Marriage

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the Fair Jessica and I tying the knot. We got married on August 25, 2001, and I still can't believe she agreed to marry me. As a tribute to our marriage, I shared some marriage advice, including 'happy wife, happy life,' and the importance of cleaning up after oneself. While I don't have profound marriage advice, I do have some regrets, such as picking August 25th as our wedding date, as it makes planning anniversary celebrations challenging. But overall, I'm grateful for the past 22 years with the love of my life.

Introduction

3min

The Impact of Rats on the Economy and Society

15min

The Argument Against Transparency and Releasing Mugshots

4min

The Point of Diminishing Returns and the Challenges of Addressing Remaining Issues

36min

Wedding, Honeymoon, and RV Plans

5min

Excitement for Travel and Work with Starlink

6min

Today’s Ruminant raises a predictably peculiar question within its opening moments: How can rodentology help us understand the first Republican debate? Jonah’s answer may surprise you, but what’s more surprising is that it connects quite naturally to another of the week’s hot topics: the debate over what America’s role should be in the war in Ukraine. With plenty of vim and slightly less vigor, he dedicates most of this episode to exploring what form American foreign policy should take, and why we must remember that Putin is the villain in this conflict.

Show Notes:

- The Remnant with Michael H. Parsons (rat guy)

- The Dispatch Podcast on the debate that didn’t matter

- A post-debate Dispatch Live

- Jonah breaks down the debate with Chuck Todd

- Tevi Troy: “Moderators Have Ruined Presidential Debates. Let’s Get Rid of Them.”

- The Remnant with Luke Coffey

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