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

Sep 30, 2022 • 34min
Explosions and Exhibitions
The Nordstream 1 pipeline explodes, Iran sees continued unrest, and child prodigy Andres Valencia paints six-figure artwork. Nina Power, Geoff Shullenberger, and Sohrab Ahmari join Matthew Schmitz.

Sep 28, 2022 • 29min
Compact Conversations: Christopher Caldwell
Christoper Caldwell joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his recent Compact column "The Contradictions of Giorga Meloni."

Sep 23, 2022 • 21min
Compact Conversations: Mark Movsesian
Mark Movsesian joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his recent Compact column "Why Armenia Stands Alone."

Sep 22, 2022 • 50min
Selective Equality
The Atlantic challenges separating sports by gender, Eric Adams ends the vaccine mandate for the private sector, and influential director Jean-Luc Godard passes away. Nina Power, Geoff Shullenberger, and Sohrab Ahmari join Matthew Schmitz.

Sep 15, 2022 • 23min
Compact Conversations: Emmet Penney
Emmet Penney joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his recent Compact essay "The Revolt of the Green Elites."

Sep 15, 2022 • 49min
Hasidic Blues
Sanctions are hurting European manufacturing, the sustainability of "Red States" is questioned, and Hasidic schools in New York are struggling. Geoff Shullenberger and Sohrab Ahmari join Matthew Schmitz.

Sep 10, 2022 • 46min
Austerity and Arraignment
"Flatten the curve" returns, Steve Bannon is indicted, and NYC subway mask requirements are lifted. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Aug 31, 2022 • 29min
Big Tech, Bigger Debts
Biden announces student loan debt forgiveness and Zuckerberg reveals details of the Hunter Biden story's censorship. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Aug 23, 2022 • 33min
Lizzie and the Old Man
Dr. Fauci retires and Elizabeth Cheney loses Wyoming election. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Aug 20, 2022 • 31min
Feminism and Fatwas
Anti-feminism gains momentum and Salman Rushdie is attacked in New York. Nina Power joins Matthew Schmitz.