The Commentary Magazine Podcast

Discussion on the New Hampshire primary, JD Vance's views on the GOP, potential election candidates, Trump's beliefs on global matters, astonishment at a leader's uncertainty, Oscars Best Picture nominees, and a game to guess something not boring.

Chris Stirewalt joins for a political chat about DeSantis leaving the race, the future of Trump in politics, the importance of primaries, controversy at Harvard, challenges to American society, and book and TV recommendations.

Today's podcast explores a unique poll on American elites, highlighting their views on government, individual freedom, and climate change policies. It also examines the financial struggles faced by average Americans and discusses changing views on foreign aid. Additionally, the podcast covers the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, debates on presidential immunity, and a documentary series on Willie Nelson's career.

This podcast discusses Nikki Haley's campaign and the impact of her most prominent endorser's statement. They also delve into the Biden administration's foreign policies, the ongoing border crisis, and the World Economic Forum in Davos. Additionally, they cover President Biden's schedule and pay tribute to Peter Schickele's satirical work on P.D.Q. Bach. The podcast concludes with a discussion on the fascinating life and legacy of a musician who revolutionized the trombone.

Steve Kornacki, political savant nonpareil, joins the podcast to break down the Iowa results and look ahead to New Hampshire. They discuss the decline of almanacs and the rise of online information and analyze polls and implications for the election. They also examine the strategy behind rallying the Republican base in New Hampshire and discuss the impact of youth voters and black voter turnout in North Carolina and Arkansas. The hosts recommend a movie and discuss streaming, accents, and bellwether counties for future elections.

The podcast discusses the significance of Trump's victory in Iowa and its impact on upcoming primaries. They analyze Joe Biden's weaknesses and the potential impact of a video meme mocking him. They explore the cult-like following surrounding Trump and discuss a candidate's decision to not participate in a debate. The hosts also delve into themes of hope and despair, drawing parallels with personal experiences and a subplot in Ted Lasso. They reflect on the hope and disappointment in politics and review the movie American Fiction.

A thought-provoking podcast discusses the importance of Israel to the religion of Judaism. They explore the threat to the Jewish people, reject questioning Israel's place in Judaism, and highlight the significance of Israel in biblical and religious texts. Other topics include interwar Bundism, changing perception of the Jewish community, and the Iowa caucuses.

The podcast discusses the recent American strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and questions their effectiveness. They also delve into the rise of adversary culture and far-left radicalism in the US. The changing perception of civility in politics and Israeli involvement in isolating Iran are explored. The chapter also touches on contrasting appearances and behavior of Trump and Biden, and includes anecdotal stories and book recommendations.

Analyzing the failed presidential campaigns of Chris Christie and the strategies of Haley and DeSantis in the race for presidency. Exploring the political strategy of neuro linguistic programming and discussing biased media coverage of Israel and Jews. Discussing the growing use of the term 'genocide' in relation to Jews in Israel and the challenges and possibilities of human settlement in space.

Podcast explores Trump's legal shenanigans and the questionable actions of his Atlanta prosecutor. They discuss his weak arguments for absolute immunity, his delay tactics in the impeachment trial, and the temptation theory. Other topics include the budget's impact on Mike Johnson, political difficulties, and a tribute to Edward J Epstein.