Mona Charen, a conservative policy editor at The Bulwark, and Harvard's Laurence H. Tribe, a constitutional law expert, discuss the contradictions of patriotism within the MAGA movement. They analyze how symbols of revolution are used to support an increasingly authoritarian leader. The conversation digs into the manipulation of patriotism and the judicial impacts of political polarization. They emphasize the importance of accountability, the need for trust in institutions, and the nuanced relationship Americans have with their national identity.

Never Trump conservative Mona Charen, editor/columnist at The Bulwark, discusses Republicans' secret doubts about Trump's strength and the perception of Biden's weaknesses. Topics include contradictions in the GOP, overselling Biden's flaws, Trump's coherence, corporate support, vulnerabilities of the MAGA movement, and political challenges for Republicans.

Senator Brian Schatz, known for his efforts in uniting the Democratic coalition, joins conservative commentator Mona Charen for an engaging discussion. They dive into Kamala Harris’s political savvy in consolidating party support, while expressing concerns about growing Democratic anxiety. The duo also tackles pressing issues such as affordable housing and critiques of Ivy League perspectives, exploring how distant leadership impacts policy. They reflect on modern conservatism, revealing tensions within the Republican Party in the age of Trump, and the ramifications for American democracy.

Mona Charen, a Never Trump conservative, discusses how many Republicans are expressing doubts about Trump's chances despite efforts to boost his image. Topics include GOP overestimating Biden's weaknesses, concerns about Trump's strength post-conviction, and strategies to highlight Biden's vulnerabilities within the Republican Party.

Mona Charen, A.B. Stoddard, and Will Saletan join to reflect on 2023, discussing instances of accountability, surprise at the attack on Israel and rise of Jew hate in America, the Republican Party's alignment with Trump, fear and cowardice among Republicans, the impact of indicting Donald Trump, heroes and zeros of the year, and the mystification surrounding Trump's lead and risk of reelection.