The Mona Charen Show

Sasha Havlicek and Philip Bump discuss online disinformation, GOP reactions to Trump's guilty verdict, and Fauci follies in Congress. The panel covers dangers of foreign disinformation, challenges in combating disinformation, reactions to Trump's legal troubles, online extremism, and civil discourse around COVID-19.

Famed presidential photographer David Hume Kennerly joins the podcast to discuss topics such as the Ford Library's refusal to honor Liz Cheney, handling the Trump verdict, and Biden's appeal to different demographics. Other highlights include Trump's team, Biden's campaign strategies, and reflections on leadership and crises in current events.

Political commentator and author Joe Klein discusses Haley's Trump support, Alito's flag controversy, and polls revealing Americans' economic misconceptions. The panel also explores Biden's campaign, Gaza war endgame, MAGA conspiracy theories, and potential constraints on Trump if he wins.

Political experts Sarah Longwell, Chris Cillizza, and Will Saletan discuss upcoming debates, polls, and a record $61 million Senate primary failure. Highlights include Romney's Biden pardon suggestion, the impact of no audience at debates, and RFK Jr.'s fundraising. Lowlight: GOP delaying aid for Ukraine. Can America uphold Declaration of Independence's ideals?

Gregg Nunziata from The Society for the Rule of Law discusses legal challenges against Trump, Biden's Israel policy, and RFK Jr's controversies. Topics include college admissions insanity, voting integrity, propaganda wars, populism in Argentina, and the curse of presentism.

FT's Ed Luce joins the group to discuss campus protests and Biden's challenges. Topics include Colombia student protestors asking for food, MTG's defense of anti-Semitism, Netanyahu's plans for invasion, and a new Steve Martin documentary.

Journalist and author Anne Applebaum discusses Ukraine's war effort, Russian disinformation, and more on the podcast. The panel also explores topics like the impact of U.S. support on Ukraine, challenges of managing student protests on American college campuses, and left-wing energy in Chicago. Additionally, they touch on the Voyager spacecraft's remarkable journey and the selection of artifacts representing humanity for potential communication with extraterrestrial civilizations.

Lawfare's Ben Wittes discusses Iran's attack on Israel, Congress's actions on Ukraine, Trump's NY trial, and the Supreme Court. Topics include the Great Hypocrisy of the Pro-Life Movement, efforts to reform the insurrection act, and restoring civics in higher education.

The panel analyzes Bragg's case against Trump and the GOP's attempt to find grounds for impeachment. Topics include anxious parents, photographer quitting Ford board over Liz Cheney snub, democracy vs. autocracy, gender care criticism, and economic challenges.

Matt Bennett from Third Way discusses the failure of No Labels and the potential impact of third-party candidates like RFK, Jr. The podcast explores the hurdles of ballot access and the importance of therapy for personal growth. They also dive into the implications of Florida's abortion law and the electoral significance of Florida for Democrats.