Matt Continetti

Matt Continetti, Director of Domestic Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, dives into the chaotic world of Trump's foreign policy. He discusses how Trump's actions toward Ukraine may mix strategy with spontaneity, and analyzes the discord within his administration. The conversation touches on the economic implications of military spending versus social programs, as well as immigration incentives. To lighten the mood, the hosts also share opinions on England's rugby triumph and celebrate Gene Hackman's cinematic legacy.

Join Sarah Isgur, a former Justice Department spokeswoman, Matthew Continetti, a leading conservative voice and author, and Josh Hammer, a Newsweek senior editor, as they delve into the GOP’s reimagining under Trump. They discuss his surprising appeal to working-class voters, the shift toward a multiracial party, and the ramifications of his cabinet choices. Key themes include the party's future conservatism, the evolving immigration sentiment, and how Trump's endurance shapes political landscapes ahead.

Matt Continetti, AEI fellow and Wall Street Journal columnist, riffs on the White House ballroom controversy and the Senate reconciliation fight. He breaks down legal and political roadblocks around the project. He also digs into the prolonged Iran ceasefire, risks of giving Iran time to rebuild drones, and the strategic choices facing Trump and allies.

Matt Continetti, columnist and political commentator, unpacks the Maine Senate shakeup and the rise of Graham Plattner. He analyzes the Supreme Court’s Louisiana redistricting ruling and its voting-rights implications. He debates blockade strategy against Iran and legal questions about naval enforcement. Plus a quirky book recommendation about Stephen King.

Matt Continetti, an American political historian, author, and Wall Street Journal columnist, joins the discussion. They examine polling errors, shaky election forecasts, and the competitive Michigan Senate race. The conversation turns to Abdul El-Sayed’s record and political associations, the controversy surrounding Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize, and Continetti’s recommendation of a Stanley Kubrick podcast.

Seth Mandel, senior editor and panel regular, and Matthew Continetti, WSJ/AEI journalist, spar over Democratic primaries, the blurring of labels like progressive and socialist, and case studies of candidates. They tackle progressivism’s cultural turn, the party’s leftward drift, and identity politics versus institutional reform. Bite-sized, combative political conversation.

Matt Continetti, opinion columnist known for constitutional and political analysis, breaks down the Supreme Court arguments over redefining birthright citizenship. He examines questions from justices about birth tourism, originalist history, and the meaning of "subject to jurisdiction." They also weigh domicile tests, Wong Kim Ark precedent, and whether a narrow statutory ruling could avoid broader constitutional change.

Jonathan Schanzer, an FDD security expert on Iran and the Middle East, and Matthew Continetti, a WSJ columnist and AEI commentator, discuss Trump’s evolving Iran approach. They probe Iran and Houthi threats to Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab. They debate a Saudi civil nuclear deal tied to normalization and track shifting political polls and Republican dynamics.

Matt Continetti, political commentator and journalist who analyzes U.S. foreign policy and Washington politics. He discusses Joe Kent's resignation and what it signals about MAGA isolationist dissent. He debates whether Iran posed an imminent threat and how that standard is used. He also covers the DHS funding fight and Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing.

Matthew Continetti, a Wall Street Journal columnist known for his sharp political insights, joins Paul Gigot to dissect Donald Trump's recent Oval Office address on affordability. They explore whether Trump's optimism about the economy will resonate with voters facing inflation. The conversation dives into real wages, immigration's impact on housing costs, and Trump's evolving relationship with Republican principles. Continetti also highlights Trump's notable and regrettable decisions of the past year, providing a comprehensive look at the political landscape.