
Compact Podcast
Geoff Shullenberger, Ashley Frawley, and Matthew Schmitz discuss current events.
Latest episodes

Apr 25, 2025 • 58min
Passing on
Pope Francis passes, Elon Musk departs from DC, and Zelensky and the Trump administration argue over peace in Ukraine. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Apr 15, 2025 • 48min
Send 'em back [to the moon]!
Controversy ensues over Trump's immigration policies and Lauren Sanchez leads an expedition to outer space. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Apr 9, 2025 • 54min
A Taxing Season
Trump's Liberation Day tariffs garner mixed reactions and White Lotus Season 3's finale disappoints. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Apr 2, 2025 • 53min
Happy Liberation Day!
Trump imposes tariffs on US trading partners, Maurine Le Pen is banned from candidacy, and Musk turns X into an AI machine. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Mar 26, 2025 • 30min
Compact Conversations: Jacob Savage
Jacob Savage joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece "The Vanishing White Male Writer." https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-vanishing-white-male-writer/ Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Mar 26, 2025 • 58min
Leaks and Losses
Bernie Sanders and AOC tour across the country, 23andMe goes bankrupt, and White House groupchats get leaked. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 16min
Locking Down and Locking In
A new report on funding for gender ideology in the EU comes out, a new progressive agenda focused around abundance rolls out, and the fifth anniversary of the Covid lockdown is upon us. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Mar 13, 2025 • 60min
Strike 'n Shake
The Trump administration makes moves against Columbia University's student protestors, Trump test drives a Tesla, and RFK has lunch at Steak 'n Shake. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 4min
Dustups and Breakdowns
Trump addresses a joint session with congress and has a dustup with Zelensky, and Meghan Markle releases a new Netflix series. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Feb 28, 2025 • 53min
[Who's] Got a Golden Ticket
Andrew Tate makes his way to the United States, Trump institutes "golden visas," and the team discusses their Oscar picks. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
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