

Mickey Kaus
Political commentator and writer known for the Kausfiles blog and the book The End of Equality; frequent interlocutor on politics, policy, and media who appears as Robert Wright's guest in this episode.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 52min
Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump (Robert Wright & Mickey Kaus)
Mickey Kaus, a sharp writer from Kausfiles, joins to explore the entangled connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump. They dive into Epstein's controversial past, discussing his blackmail tactics and infamous relationships, particularly with Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell. The conversation also navigates Epstein's suspicious suicide, the influence of powerful figures, and the political fallout for Trump. They dissect how these elements intertwine with wealth, manipulation, and elite secrets, raising many critical and provocative questions.

Aug 12, 2023 • 54min
The Bidens’ Corruption Disruption (Robert Wright & Mickey Kaus)
Robert Wright and Mickey Kaus discuss topics like Ukraine, Biden's corruption allegations, media bias, Iran, Obama's legacy, UFO whistleblower, autonomous cars, and a cornucopia of diverse comments.

Nov 7, 2025 • 1h 57min
Zohran, Epstein, and Two Decades of Bob and Mickey (Robert Wright & Mickey Kaus)
Mickey Kaus, a sharp political commentator and writer, joins Robert Wright for an insightful discussion. They dive into the recent elections and what they mean for Trump, explore the complexities of healthcare reforms, and investigate the Epstein saga's ties to intelligence. Mickey also critiques the current state of the blogosphere and media dynamics, compares the AI hype to the dot-com bubble, and speculates on the 2028 presidential race. Their banter is punctuated with humor, making the serious topics more approachable.

Oct 13, 2025 • 49min
It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind U.S. Immigration and Its Economic Impact
Mickey Kaus, a veteran political commentator and immigration policy expert, joins the discussion to dissect the economic implications of U.S. immigration. He argues that mass immigration has negatively impacted low-skilled American wages, particularly among Black workers. The conversation also addresses the potential for deportations to be more humane and effective and critiques current agricultural labor strategies. Kaus suggests that mechanization might be the future of farming, while also exploring the rise in anti-deportation sentiment and the ongoing crisis in animal shelters.

Sep 23, 2023 • 53min
Biden's Border Disorder (Robert Wright & Mickey Kaus)
Robert Wright and Mickey Kaus discuss Senator Bob Menendez's corruption allegations, Biden's border policies, concerns about a coup by Democratic Party elites, Ukraine's international support waning, and Democrats downgrading Senate dress code.


