

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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Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 6min
What Is Nikki Haley Up To?
Former US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, discusses her perseverance in the GOP race and the dynamics of political power, including Trump's influence, Jewish voter support, and the impact of recent laws on abortion and IVF clinics.

Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 12min
Will Navalny's Death Change Things?
Discussion on the implications of Navalny's murder on Putin's regime and Ukraine aid, Trump's legal battles, Biden's UN stance on Israel, and contrasting film recommendations

Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 17min
The Cross of Gould
Examining the detachment of spin from the truth and the erosion of trust, the struggles of Emily Gould with bipolar disorder and divorce, dynamics and relationships, the importance of being normal and decent, the allure of peeping Thomism and the culture of posing, and the dominating voice of the internet and social media in the 21st century.

Feb 15, 2024 • 59min
Space, Gaza, and Lina Khan
Lina Khan, a powerful Washington bureaucrat, is discussed in this podcast. Topics include the potential threat of a Russian nuclear bomb in space, the shift in opinion towards supporting Hamas, the Biden administration's approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, government power and antitrust challenges, and the influence of Lina Khan and Gary Gensler on American business regulation.

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 12min
The Rs Lose a Seat
The podcast discusses the recent special election in New York where a Democrat won, raising questions about Republican hopes on immigration as a killer issue. They also analyze the behavior of the Republican House in the past two weeks and its impact on running against the do-nothing GOP. Additionally, they explore topics such as the performance of the Democratic Party, Republicans' inefficiency in impeachment proceedings, the weakening of precedents in Congress, dynamics between Republicans and Democrats on aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, political implications and historical comparisons, and upcoming TV shows and movies set in Japan.

Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 7min
America the Evil Dad?
Discussion on America as the 'dad' of the world perpetuating evil, the division within the GOP, support for Ukraine and Israel, Israel's mission to rescue hostages, and the rise of conservative and reform rabbinical schools

Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 1min
Superbowling for Dollars
Topics discussed include the RFK Jr. Super Bowl ad, the game itself, Biden's effort to get in the news, polling for the Squad, Trump's comments on NATO and Nikki Haley's husband, frustration with political figures, QAnon conspiracy theories, Super Bowl ads with celebrities, off-the-record insider reporting, Trump's impact on the election, the importance of Republican voters, and book recommendations.

Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 20min
Biden and the Roosting Chickens
Discusses Biden's alleged violation of classified information rules and the potential impact on his re-election campaign. Criticizes his handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict. Raises concerns about his capability to do the job and the consequences of his decisions. Also touches on the risks and threats to the country and technical issues.

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 9min
The COVID Reckoning Needs to Happen
James B. Meigs joins the podcast today to discuss new revelations about the possible cover-up of the origins of COVID and the role of leading figures in politics and science who participated in it. And we lament the Secretary of State's words in Israel. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 6min
Republican Chaos: Who Benefits
House Republicans experience chaos with unexpected lost votes. Secretary of State Blinken faces challenges in the Middle East. The podcast also covers the clever theory, neon investment, and dining experiences in the region. The underground tunnel system built by Hamas is explored. The snub from the Syrian President and a recommendation for a pop documentary are also discussed.