

The Commentary Magazine Podcast
Commentary Magazine
Commentary is America's premier monthly magazine of opinion: General, yet Jewish. Highly variegated, with a unifying perspective.Listen to The Commentary Magazine Podcast, along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at Ricochet.com. No paid subscription required.
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May 30, 2024 • 57min
Trump Expands the Map
Political analyst Josh Kraushaar discusses Trump's surge in national polls, winning states he lost in 2020. They explore Trump's appeal to working-class voters, Democrats misunderstanding minority voters, and the Jewish vote impact. Plus, insights on election dynamics, campaigns, and Stephen King's writing evolution.

May 29, 2024 • 1h 9min
Is De Niro Biden's Idea of a Youngster?
Middle East expert Jonathan Schanzer discusses Israeli efforts in Rafah, while podcast hosts humorously question Biden's choice of Robert De Niro for youth appeal. The conversation shifts to legal analysis, Trump's potential conviction, escalating tensions in Gaza, US-Israel relations, and the complexity of the Middle East conflict.

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May 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
Freak-Out Time
Discussing the Democratic meltdown over Biden's reelection chances, left's obsession with Trump stories, Rashida Tlaib's support for a terrorist group, and Israel's campaign in Rafah. Touching on legal trials, media coverage, shifting political allegiances, and exploring the intriguing TV show 'Evil'.

May 24, 2024 • 1h 1min
What College Presidents Have Learned
University presidents navigate campus challenges and protests, Donald Trump's strategic rally in the Bronx, breaking stereotypes in politics, misconceptions surrounding symbols like the American flag, and a satirical political song.

May 23, 2024 • 1h 20min
The Psalm of Rafah
Exploring themes of justice, vengeance, and oppression in Psalm 94, reflecting on the current situation in Israel amidst the conflict with Gaza and Hamas, discussing security challenges in the Middle East, and examining the implications of Israel's influence in American politics.

May 22, 2024 • 60min
The Defense Rests
The podcast discusses Trump's resilience in the face of legal troubles, Biden's declining approval ratings, TV strategies of political figures, public opinion on Trump's court case, frustrations over aid distribution in Gaza, and diplomatic critique of Biden's handling of international conflicts.

May 21, 2024 • 1h 20min
Condolences for Evil
The hosts discuss controversial reactions to Iran's president's death, criticize international institutions like the ICC, question academic freedom at UCLA, and highlight legal drama with humorous courtroom antics.

May 20, 2024 • 1h 2min
The Iran Helicopter Crash
Discussion on the Iran helicopter crash, potential Israeli involvement, and American policy repercussions. Analysis of political party ethics and boomer presidents. Biden's speech at Morehouse College and black community reactions. Navigating modern political challenges and dark political messages. Movie critiques and bleak political speeches.

May 17, 2024 • 55min
When the Fixer Breaks
Political commentator and journalist Eli Lake discusses Michael Cohen's day in court, liberal panic over Trump's trial, and the power of school administrators. Plus, a weekly musical feature is introduced in this intriguing episode.

May 16, 2024 • 1h 6min
Debate: Advantage Who?
The podcast discusses the upcoming presidential debates between Trump and Biden, analyzing their strategies and potential outcomes. It also explores the controversies surrounding Israel's defense minister, American support for Israel, and the evolution of protest movements. Additionally, the podcast delves into the concept of alternate realities through sci-fi entertainment and offers a comedic take on actor mix-ups.