

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 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.

May 15, 2024 • 1h 14min
Wow, Actual Trump-Biden Debates?
The podcast explores the possibility of Trump-Biden debates, primary results' impact on the Republican party, Haley and Kennedy's influence, event timing, debating strategies, gender identity in Title IX, reflections on a bar mitzvah calculator, and a black conservative's ideological journey.

May 14, 2024 • 1h 13min
Trump's Trial and the Woke Jihad
Discussion on whether Trump's trial is about crimes or character, and the new alliances between wokesters and Middle East jihadists who promote mass murder. Critiques on Cohen's credibility, uncovering the true intentions of social justice movements, and the influence of 'Woke Jihad' on American campuses.

May 13, 2024 • 1h 6min
For Joe, It's Worse Than That
The podcast covers a new poll revealing Joe Biden's declining popularity and his approach to Israel and Palestine. There is also an AI-generated song about COMMENTARY at the end. The discussions include Trump potentially leading in electoral votes, 2024 vice presidential candidates, survey results on foreign policy, fashion's intersection with politics, a comedian's controversial stance, and societal challenges.

May 10, 2024 • 1h 15min
Has Biden Become Israel's Worst Enemy?
Exploring Biden's evolving stance on Israel, including potential aid cuts. Can you slut-shame a porn star? Analyzing US policy on Israel and Palestine, urban warfare, and Jewish identity. Transition from 'prostitution' to 'sex work' in a Marxist context.

May 9, 2024 • 1h 2min
We Have to Talk About Biden
Exploring Biden's controversial stance on aiding Israel, critiquing his decision to withhold arms, and the implications on U.S.-Israeli relations. Delving into the ambiguity of Biden's foreign policy red lines, the impact on supporting Israel's defense, and the critique of his presidency. Reflecting on historical warnings given by Biden to Israeli leaders and the unintended consequences of his recent actions on global affairs.

May 8, 2024 • 1h 10min
Biden Withholds
The podcast discusses Biden withholding armaments from Israel, raising questions about American warfare strategies. Topics include Biden's stance against antisemitism, controversial encampment visits by political party members, complexities of modern warfare, Israel-Hamas dilemma, and college students' priorities on Middle East conflict. Bonus chapter on urban bird behaviors and summer reading recommendations.

May 7, 2024 • 1h 8min
Israel Moves on Rafah
Discussion on the Hamas ceasefire confusion and Israel's strategic move into Rafah, anti-American sentiments in protests, Democratic Party dynamics, safety concerns of a janitor during protests, analysis of Biden campaign strategy, perception of female politicians, and humor recommendations.

May 6, 2024 • 57min
It's Worse Than That
Podcast discusses the complexity of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and challenges with Hamas. It delves into selective indignation, TikTok ownership debate, university corruption, and campus demonstrations. Also explores protest dynamics, challenges in academia, and recommends a noir drama series on Apple TV Plus without googling spoilers.

May 3, 2024 • 57min
The Least He Could Do?
Discussion on Joe Biden's minimal response to campus unrest, protestors demanding sexual aids and pass-fail grades, and the lack of elementary shame. Exploring the impact of protests on political decisions, disparities in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, protester demands at University of Chicago, and the complexities of negotiating conflicts like in Israel.