E.J. Dionne

E.J. Dionne Jr., a veteran political columnist, warns we'll deeply regret the war with Iran. Mona Charen, conservative policy commentator, argues the conflict exposes U.S. foreign policy strains. They discuss NATO tensions, U.S.-Israel military coordination, shifting American sympathy for Israel, and how the war could reshape partisan politics and 2026 electoral dynamics.

Sarah Isgur, SCOTUSblog editor and legal analyst, and E.J. Dionne, veteran political commentator, discuss the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision and its redistricting aftermath. They probe changing U.S.-China dynamics, how polarization reshapes foreign policy, and the emerging Republican realignment and voter fatigue influencing 2026 races.

Kristen Soltis Anderson, conservative pollster who decodes polling quirks. E.J. Dionne Jr., center-left commentator with deep political analysis. They debate surprising primary results, whether Democrats are shifting left or prioritizing electability, polling failures and late momentum, party polarization, immigration and Medicare for All tensions, and how figures like AOC and Trump are shaping political narratives.

Join David Brooks, a New York Times columnist, and E.J. Dionne Jr., a political analyst, as they delve into the dynamics of American politics. They discuss the No Kings protests and their implications for patriotism and broader anti-authoritarian movements. Brooks critiques Democrats for lacking a cohesive cultural narrative against Trump, while Dionne counters with insights on activism. The conversation also touches on Zohran Mamdani's impact, the complexities of gerrymandering, and the economic concerns that resonate with voters today.

Carlos Lozada, NYT book critic who dissects political narratives, and E.J. Dionne Jr., longtime political columnist, trade sharp takes on Trump’s purported deal‑making and the limits of his foreign and domestic strategy. They also debate Virginia’s move toward a popular‑vote compact and the political stakes of campaign and presidential memoirs.

This discussion features David Brooks, an Opinion columnist known for his cultural and political insights, and E.J. Dionne Jr., a political analyst focusing on civic life. They dive into Trump’s political landscape, assessing his waning influence and moderates' exodus over affordability concerns. The trio explores the national mood of anxiety, the duality of AI's potential, and the ongoing housing crisis. They also address rising anti-Semitism and its implications, before wrapping up with cultural highlights that bring them joy.

Mona Charen, conservative commentator and Bulwark editor, and E.J. Dionne Jr., longtime political analyst and NYT contributor, discuss Texas primary shocks and what John Cornyn’s loss reveals about MAGA’s grip on the GOP. They debate YOLO Republicans’ willingness to break with Trump, Republican private dissent versus public silence, and how the Iran war reshapes political narratives.

E.J. Dionne Jr., veteran political writer offering historical perspective, and Kristen Soltis Anderson, Republican pollster focused on voter behavior, unpack rising public skepticism about Trump’s war in Iran. They discuss shrinking war support, independent and youth isolationism, rising gas prices, and the political risks for Republicans heading into midterms. The conversation highlights swing-voter shifts and electoral implications.

E.J. Dionne Jr., a Washington Post columnist and Brookings fellow, joins Carlos Lozada, a New York Times columnist and former Washington Post editor. They examine Trump’s increasingly personal presidency, Democratic identity, and the political power of red-scare rhetoric. The conversation traces how Sept. 11, the Great Recession and COVID-19 reshaped American confidence, while leaders repeatedly ignore looming warnings.

Peter Wehner, conservative commentator and former White House speechwriter, and E.J. Dionne Jr., longtime political columnist, dissect Trump’s planned 80th U.F.C. celebration on the White House lawn. They debate the symbolism of mixing personal spectacle with national rites. Conversations touch on masculinity, military optics, democratic norms, election threats, media shifts, and signs of civic repair.