In this podcast, the host discusses various interesting topics including the second GOP debate, the fondness for autocrats on parts of the right, and the validity of the Biden impeachment inquiry. They also talk about the use of CCP as a pejorative, the impact of the Chinese government on COVID-19, and the controversial involvement of Russian and Ukrainian fighters in World War II. Additionally, they explore the significance of circumstantial evidence in trials and discuss Joe Biden's relationship with his son and the allegations of influence pedaling.
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Jonah Goldberg discusses his discomfort with doing solo podcasts and the vulnerability of sharing unfiltered thoughts.
Goldberg expresses his disappointment with the second GOP debate and highlights the importance of circumstantial evidence in evaluating claims.
The episode explores the complexity of choosing sides in conflicts, highlighting the influence of historical circumstances and alliances on foreign policy decisions.
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Reflections on Solo Podcasting
The host of the Remnant Podcast, Jonah Goldberg, shares his experience and reservations about doing solo podcasts. He discusses his discomfort with the expectation of professionalism and the vulnerability of sharing unfiltered thoughts. Goldberg also mentions attending a wedding and interacting with Remnant listeners.
Thoughts on the Debate and Circumstantial Evidence
Goldberg shares his observations on a recent debate, expressing his disappointment with the overall performance and the desperation displayed by the candidates. He touches on the strengths and weaknesses of specific participants, highlighting Governor DeSantis' improved performance and Senator Tim Scott's improvement from a previous debate. Goldberg also discusses the importance of circumstantial evidence in evaluating claims and references the controversy surrounding the Chinese Communist Party and its presence in Ukrainian and Russian history.
The Russian Liberation Army and the Complications of History
The podcast episode delves into the history of the Russian Liberation Army, led by Andrzej Vlassov during World War II. The army was initially a propaganda tool for the Germans, with Vlassov being captured and convinced to head the army. However, Hitler hesitated to fully support it, leading to many Russians defecting or surrendering in the hopes of joining the army, only to find out it was not a real fighting force. Eventually, the army was formed under Vlassov, attracting Orthodox Russian Christians and others who opposed Stalin. While they were not effective in the West, they fought well in the East. The episode highlights the complexity of choosing sides in conflicts and how historical circumstances can influence alliances.
Foreign Policy and the Friend-Enemy Distinction
The podcast episode explores the factors that shape foreign policy decisions, including the dynamics of the friend-enemy distinction. It discusses how historical events and alliances can lead to complicated relationships between countries and influence policy positions. The host highlights examples like the Irish and South African governments having unfavorable foreign policy positions towards certain countries due to their historical conflicts. It also touches on the tendency to side with anyone who opposes one's own country and how this can distort foreign policy thinking. The episode emphasizes the importance of considering both interests and principles when analyzing foreign policy and avoiding blind biases or knee-jerk reactions based solely on alliances.
Though his wife and RA continue to plead for him to stop, Jonah can’t be deterred from following the self-destructive path of the weekly Ruminant, especially with a legion of overly eager wedding guests on his side. Today’s episode features a predictably peculiar melange of topics, among them the hideous second GOP debate, the misguided fondness for autocrats present on parts of the right, and the validity of the Biden impeachment inquiry. Remnant devotees should stick around until the end for further details on The Skiff, an exciting new podcast feature coming to The Dispatch that’s sure to consume far too much of your life.