The Mona Charen Show

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

Zack Beauchamp of Vox joins the panel (plus Will Saletan) to discuss Iowa and New Hampshire and the role of death threats in the Republican Party. Highlights / Lowlights: Mona: Peter Schickele, Composer and Gleeful Sire of P.D.Q. Bach, Dies at 88 Zack: Cape Verde becomes fourth African country to eliminate malaria Will:  Trump’s unsubtle crusade to cast foes as less American comes for Haley Bill: The Anti-Liberal by David Bell in Liberties. Linda: What the Asa Hutchinson incident reveals (and why it's important)

The podcast discusses the rot within white evangelical Protestantism, Christie's exit from the political race, Haley's strong bid in the Iowa debate, and the impact of anti-Trump sentiments on the rule of law. It also explores the complex relationship between white evangelical Christians and Trump and the politicization of evangelical churches. Additionally, it delves into Chris Christie's influence on the 2015 elections and speculates on motives and concerns about Fannie Willis' romantic relationship. The speakers express pessimism and discuss ethical conflicts in a humorous manner.