Daniel McCarthy

Dan McCarthy, Distinguished Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and editor of Modern Age, analyzes the coordinated neocon push against JD Vance. He breaks down why establishment figures view Vance as a threat. The conversation covers foreign policy tensions, donor influence, personnel battles in conservative institutions, and what those fights mean for future leadership and 2028 politics.

Dan McCarthy, a senior Heritage Foundation figure and Spectator contributor, offers sharp analysis on US foreign policy. He discusses US skepticism toward action in Iran, NATO and European burden‑sharing, China’s role in timing, and how Trump’s style reshapes European populism and party politics. Short, punchy conversation on geopolitics and political consequences.

Christopher Caldwell, Spectator columnist known for transatlantic commentary, and Daniel McCarthy, conservative analyst of GOP strategy, dissect Thomas Massie’s defeat. They talk about why Massie reframed his campaign, the influence of money and pro-Israel forces, Trump's grip on the party, risks for the midterms, and how European politics view Trump’s staying power.

Daniel McCarthy, conservative writer and editor who helms Modern Age and advises at the Heritage Foundation. He traces conservatism from Burke to paleoconservatism. Topics include managerial elites vs popular rule, American founding debates, nationalism and Israel, non‑interventionism, Trump as a disruptive force, migration and borders, and the cultural battle over liberal institutions.

Daniel McCarthy, Spectator columnist and Heritage Foundation fellow, reflects on Senator Lindsey Graham’s hawkish foreign-policy career and his knack for political survival. He discusses Graham’s alignment with Trump, charm and cross-party friendships. The conversation explores South Carolina’s martial culture, military ties, and how that shaped Graham’s outlook on Israel and interventionism.

Daniel McCarthy, a Heritage Foundation fellow and editor of Modern Age, discusses how the American and French Revolutions differed. He explores Lincoln’s view of the Declaration, whether the Declaration shaped the Constitution, and tensions between universal ideals and particular loyalties. He also examines media, federalism, bureaucracy, globalization, and what founders might think of today’s America.

Daniel McCarthy, Spectator World columnist and Heritage Foundation fellow, offers a concise foreign policy perspective. He argues Trump's Iran campaign could mark the end of neoconservative era. They discuss risks of escalation, missile and nuclear stakes, Israel's influence, MAGA coalition strains, and how a decisive strike might reshape US commitments in the Middle East.

Daniel McCarthy, Spectator World columnist and Heritage Foundation fellow, explains how Trump’s Iran actions might mark the end of neoconservative dominance. He traces the historical roots back to 1979. Short, risky strikes, missile and nuclear deterrence, regional escalation risks, Israel’s standing, and how political coalitions react are all explored in sharp, provocative conversation.

Mary Wakefield, a seasoned writer for The Spectator, celebrates cartoonist Michael Heath's remarkable 75-year career and shares insights from their engaging conversation. Daniel McCarthy warns about the dangers of US-led regime change in Venezuela, highlighting potential chaos and mass migration. Michael Simmons critiques the reliability of Britain’s official data, stressing its implications for governance. Hugh Thomson reflects on 1970s terrorism through Jason Burke’s work, revealing the complex legacy of that era.

Daniel McCarthy, Distinguished Fellow in Conservative Thought at the Heritage Foundation and US columnist for The Spectator, offers sharp analysis of US-Iran relations. He discusses Trump's calibrated use of force to push Iran toward talks. He examines escalation risks, differences with Israeli aims, and whether a deal could end long US entanglement in the Middle East.