The Mona Charen Show

Peter Wehner discusses Trump's 'patriotic' Bible, Putin's war on truth, and Tucker Carlson's incorrect prediction. Other highlights include Israel's defense, a bridge collapse impacting immigrant workers, and a Democrat's win on abortion rights.

Panel discusses Trump's money troubles, Schumer's speech on Netanyahu, interest-free loans to Ukraine, TikTok ban debates, special visas for Afghans, legality of Texas deportation law, and U.S. happiness ranking. Chapters cover critique of Trump's rally, Manafort's Russian ties, Israeli politics, aid to Ukraine, and personal stories.

The podcast delves into Trump's election subversion tactics in Georgia, Biden's reset, FBI raid on California prison, racial realignment in American politics, Trump leading in Michigan poll, and controversy over Israeli writer's essay retraction.

Philip Bump from The Washington Post joins the crew to discuss NC exit polls, the House GOP's failed impeachment case against Biden, Ukraine-Russia artillery battle, SCOTUS rulings, and Mitch McConnell endorsing Trump. They also explore Nikki Haley's campaign, Republican strategies, voter perceptions, and misogyny in politics.

Discussion on Supreme Court's gift to Trump, Mitch McConnell's legacy, and threat of Christian supremacism. Highlighting interactions with TPUSA activist, Yulia Navalnaya's speech, and reasons for American anger over inflation.

AEI's Kori Schake joins to discuss Ukraine funding, GOP's moral and strategic collapse, Nikki Haley's role, calls for a Gaza ceasefire, and more. highlights / lowlights  Damon: John Avlon: I'm running for Congress. Linda: Something’s Fishy About the ‘Migrant Crisis’ A Rage in Harlem by Chester Himes Liberation Struggle Kori: NATO Gives Ukraine the Go-Ahead to Cross Putin's Red Line Mona: What Losing My Two Children Taught Me About Grief Bill:  For Gen Z, an Age-Old Question: Who Pays for Dates?

The podcast discusses interesting topics such as the recent NY special election, implications for November, dysfunction in the Democratic Party, GOP's stance on international affairs, and the question of replacing Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee. It also touches on Trump's NATO threat, Putin's dismissal of Tucker Carlson, the impact of immigrants on the US economy, and more.

The Dispatch's Scott Lincicome returns to discuss cheap avocados, the "China shock," and other economic matters. The panel then discusses the GOP heel turn on the border, betraying Ukraine, and whether the Crumbley verdict was a step too far. highlights / lowlights: Mona: As Kids, They Thought They Were Trans. They No Longer Do. (Pamela Paul, NYT) Linda: Isaiah Berlin and the Tragedy of Pluralism (Damon Linker, Persuasion) 1961 Debate Between Malcolm X and James Baldwin Bill: Firing Ukraine’s top general would be a mistake (Adrian Bonenberger, The Hill) Damon: Special Counsel Robert Hur's Biden classified documents report.

ABC's Jonathan Karl joins to discuss Trump's under-covered first two years as post-president. Also the immigration deal that isn't. highlights / lowlights Damon: Baumgartner by Paul Auster Linda: After a Decade of Decline, the US Undocumented Population Increased by 650,000 in 2022, Journal on Migration and Human Security Things Fall Apart: How the Middle Ground on Immigration Collapsed, New York Times Mona: MAGA Has TDS—Taylor Derangement Syndrome, A.B. Stoddard, The Bulwark Jonathan: Lowlight: The collapse of the Ravens and Lions in the NFL playoffs. Bill: EU Leaders Agree to $54 Billion Ukraine Aid Package as Hungary’s Orban Backs Down, Wall Street Journal

Yascha Mounk joins to consider the NH results, Greg Abbott's defiance of the Supreme Court, and a dissenting view on a much-praised TV series. highlights / lowlights Mona: Jamie Dimon Joins the Trump Normalizers by Dennis Aftergun and Walter H. White, Jr. The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions by Jonathan Rosen Yascha: Emmys 2024: Succession, The Bear and Beef among winners 'I just love you': Tim Scott and Donald Trump's other challengers fall in line Damon: The 25th Anniversary of The Sopranos Linda: Remembering Bayard Rustin by Arch Puddington Bill: Netanyahu rejects Hamas conditions for Israeli hostage deal