The Fifth Column

Guest Enrique Tarrio, black white supremacist, discusses his sentencing compared to Mr. American Taliban. Topics include the chaos of New York City, controversies surrounding migrants, and the biased prosecution of January 6 protesters. They also touch on Trump's immigration policies and concerns about weaponizing government and public opinion.

Discussion on the challenges faced in starting a newspaper with Richard Riordan. A career-changing phone call redirected the speaker's path in journalism. The life and career of Richard Riordan, including his role in reforming Los Angeles. Exploring political friction and dealmaking in the LA County Board. Origins of laexaminer.com and desire for an LA version of the New York Observer.

Johan Norberg, Swedish writer and historian, joins the hosts to discuss his forthcoming book The Capitalist Manifesto, Sweden's Covid response, and the misconception of Swedish socialism. They explore defending capitalism, global trade, wealth distribution, and the unique approach Sweden took during the pandemic. The chapter also touches on federal commissions, Sweden's economic policies, and a memorable meeting between the speakers.

Elvis Costello's dad, the best dancer, and Orthodox Shyne vs non-island people. The race blob, Australia craze, and Steven Seagal's gross songs. Revisiting the dumb debate and praise for Gary Becker. OJ Simpson's take on slashing government spending.

Mike Pesca, former host of 'Not Even Mad' podcast, joins the show to discuss the best mugshots of all time, the Trump prosecutions debate, blurring lines between activism and journalism, and the difficulties of making a podcast where everyone disagrees.

Topics discussed in this podcast include the polarization of society, conspiracy theories, and historical examples of political violence. The hosts also explore the changes in policing methods over time, debunk prevailing narratives, and express gratitude to the listeners at the end.

Lara Bazelon, legal expert and podcast host, discusses rap lyrics as evidence and prosecutorial overreach. Greg Lukianoff talks about Title IX bureaucracy and free speech on campuses. They delve into the decline of American universities and the importance of free expression. Stay tuned for volume 2 where Kmele and Moynihan answer college students' questions!

Topics discussed include music talk about The Band, The Doors being bad, listeners getting mad at the hosts, Graham Nash in a book store, Mickey Jones, patriotic Bob, Barry Goldwater, and The Last Waltz. Also, a critique of a viral post on racial harmony in France, perceptions of Americans traveling internationally, comparisons between Americans and British people including fat-shaming and stereotypes, and exploring the diversity of opinions in Europe and personal experiences.

Guest Richard Hananananananania, a person who has changed and is very sorry, discusses controversial topics such as racism, bananas, and his belief in the consequences of his actions. The hosts explore attributing actions to racial groups and express skepticism towards solely attributing cultural issues to race. They also discuss an email requesting assistance in transferring a large sum of money and their disinterest in engaging with trolls.

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