The Fifth Column
Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch
Your weekly rhetorical assault on the on the news cycle, the people who make it, and occasionally ourselves. Kmele Foster (Freethink), Michael Moynihan (Vice), and Matt Welch (Reason) talk and laugh and drink their way to at least quasi-sanity in a world gone mad, often with the aid of clean and articulate guests. Weekly Members Only subscription edition often comes with listener mail and professional-quality (if inappropriate) singing. Analysis. Commentary. Sedition. www.wethefifth.com
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Nov 16, 2023 • 28min
Members Only #189 - "Thank You for the A-Bomb" (Second Sunday Rebroadcast)
The podcast discusses a range of interesting topics including the perception of political comedians, a listener question on the 1619 Project, Indonesian admiration for America and nuclear weapons, a family's friendship with Carlos the Jackal, Israel's query on what to do, and a correction on the location of Stars and Bucks.
4 snips
Nov 12, 2023 • 1h 14min
#429 - The Kevin Hart Resource Curse
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart joins the hosts to discuss his hilarious surprise set at a comedy club, controversial jokes, and the fear of losing one's job. They also delve into recent crime statistics in New York City, anti-Semitism, the decrease in viewership for presidential debates, living in NYC, and the importance of debates in universities.
Nov 8, 2023 • 30min
Members Only #188 - Shine on You Crazy 'Anti-Zionist'
Liz Warren warns about surge of anti-Semitism in the US. Discussion on voting for judges, countering hate crimes, reflections on war, and ideological connections of major Palestinian terrorist organizations.
18 snips
Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 49min
#428 - Poundtowns and Political Pilgrims
The podcast covers topics such as anti-Semitism, cultural significance of explicit lyrics, children's music interests, Donald Trump's legal troubles, Israeli bombing in Gaza, Israeli-Palestinian conflict tactics, language comparisons to Nazi Germany, frustrations with Israeli policy, global tensions, and the launch of a new show.
Oct 31, 2023 • 26min
Members Only #187 - A Break from the Grimness w/ Danny Polishchuk
Danny Polishchuk, comedian and co-host of the Boyscast podcast, joins the hosts to discuss topics such as TV shows, Canada's liberal reputation, lack of recognition for a famous hockey player, the state of comedy in Canada, experiences of moving to New York, viral videos, and controversial interviews including flat earth guy and Alex Jones.
8 snips
Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 31min
#427 - Is Cancel Culture Cancellable? (w/ Greg Lukianoff & Rikki Schlott)
Greg Lukianoff, author of 'The Coddling of the American Mind', joins the podcast to discuss cancel culture and its impact on society. Topics include the rise of cancel culture, the skepticism of Gen Z towards it, the consequences on free speech, and the challenges in distinguishing legitimate criticism from false accusations.
Oct 25, 2023 • 29min
Members Only #186 - From the Haganah to Häagen-Dazs
Guest Meir Kahane, known for defending Panthers and the exhilaration of murderous anti-Semitism, discusses war crimes, conflict in Israel and Palestine, the impact of events on Israeli society, Hamas, Operation Wrath of God, and the culture of fast media.
13 snips
Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 15min
#426 - w/ Matt Duss - Notes from the Other Side
Matt Duss, expert on Middle East politics and American foreign policy, joins the hosts to discuss the media war and information overload surrounding the recent hospital bombing in Gaza. They explore the origins of Hamas, criticize the Republican Party, and question Biden's handling of the Middle East conflict. They also express frustration with biased media coverage and emphasize the importance of skepticism towards government accounts.
Oct 16, 2023 • 34min
Members Only #185 - Radicalized by Radicals
The podcast discusses topics such as the radicalization of KF, being 'anti-war', radicalization in universities, the Israel-Palestine conflict, importing anti-Semitism to Europe, and media coverage and double standards.
8 snips
Oct 13, 2023 • 59min
#425 - The Nightmare Scenario (w/ Oren Kessler)
Israeli-American journalist and historian Oren Kessler discusses the current conflict in the Middle East and its historical roots. Topics include the impact of Hamas's murder spree, media coverage, the Arab Revolt of 1936, and the challenges of writing while angry. Plus, insights on the goals of Hamas and the need for comprehensive representation of the violence.
