
The Re-Education with Eli Lake
On the Re-Education, Eli Lake challenges common narratives the mainstream media and others push. From comedy to collusion, and disinformation to disarray, Eli unpacks what you know—or think you know—about the world around you. Join him weekly on the Re-Education.
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May 31, 2022 • 41min
Ep. 12: Elections
As the Republican party sorts out whether they will be a party of election deniers or election acceptors, Democrats should take another look at how Hillary Clinton's campaign did not respect the peaceful transfer of power in 2016. Times:0:03 - Segment: Introduction0:20 - Segment: Monlogue15:23 - Segment: interview with Rich Lowery

May 26, 2022 • 49min
Ep. 11: Guns
Lawmakers, activists, and others called for action after this week's tragic elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. With an increase in mass shootings in recent years, many wonder what can be done to prevent such horrors from happening in the first place. What is the best way forward for gun laws and gun ownership?Today on The Re-Education with Eli Lake: Guns. Featuring an interview with gun policy reporter Stephen Gutowski. Times
00:02 - Segment: Introduction
00:17 - Segment: Monologue
11:34 - Segment: Interview with The Reload's Stephen Gutowski
LinksThe Reload blogThe Reload Podcast

May 24, 2022 • 49min
Ep. 10: Nonviolent Resistance
Tyrants can only retain power when the masses cooperate with tyranny. Successful nonviolent resistance movements—from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s civil rights demonstrates to modern protests in Iran—show that taking up arms is not always necessary for, and can be antithetical to, advancing freedom. Today on The Re-Education, Eli Lake discusses nonviolent resistance with Cameron Khansarinia, policy director of the National Union for a Democratic Iran. Times
00:03 - Segment: Introduction
00:23 - Segment: Monologue
12:57 - Segment: Interview with Cameron Khansarinia

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May 19, 2022 • 41min
Ep. 9: Russiagate
The trial of former Washington lawyer Michael Sussman began this week—highlighting how the Hillary Clinton campaign tried to gin up FBI investigations into her opponent's ties to the Kremlin. That's right—we're talking Russiagate on this episode of The Re-Education with Eli Lake. Featuring Washington Free Beacon senior investigative reporter Chuck Ross.Times
00:02 - Segment: Introduction
00:19 - Segment: Monologue
19:33 - Segment: Interview with Chuck Ross
LinkChuck's work for the Free Beacon

May 17, 2022 • 47min
Ep. 8: The Sociopath's Veto
What happens when we judge speech and opinions by the actions of rogues and sociopaths instead of the thinker? Eli Lake asks on this episode of The Re-Education, featuring author Batya Ungar-Sargon.Times
00:02 - Segment: Introduction
00:25 - Segment: Monologue
13:48 - Segment: Interview with Batya Ungar-Sargon
LinkBatya's book

May 12, 2022 • 1h 5min
Ep. 7: Norms
What are norms? What societal and political norms should we continue to observe today? And when is it okay to break the norms? On this episode of The Re-Education, Eli Lake talks norms with Liberties founder Leon Wieseltier. Times
00:03 - Segment: Introduction
00:18 - Segment: Monologue
07:38 - Segment: Interview with Leon Wieseltier

May 10, 2022 • 33min
Ep. 6: Apologies
What would have happened to Jesse Jackson's work in racial justice movements if American Jews ostracized the activist after his anti-Semitic comments? Instead of ending the careers of those who err, what if cancel mobs sought apologies, and feuding parties made amends? Eli Lake talks apologies on this episode of The Re-Education. Times
00:03 - Segment: Introduction
00:24 - Segment: Monologue
12:47 - Segment: Interview with Abe Foxman, former national director of the Anti-Defamation League

May 5, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 5: Art and the Artist
Terrible artists can be great people. And terrible people can be great artists. Modern-day pressure campaigns to cancel stars for their abhorrent behavior fail to separate the art from the artist—and pose a threat to our culture. On this episode of The Re-Education, Eli Lake considers what we stand to lose when we boycott disgraced geniuses. Times
00:03 - Segment: Introduction
00:20 - Segment: Monologue
15:05 - Segment: Interview with author and art historian Victoria Coates
LinkVictoria’s book, David’s Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art

May 3, 2022 • 47min
Ep. 4: Russia's Terror Army
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a war of terror. From bombing children's hospitals to sniping innocent, fleeing civilians, Vladimir Putin has undoubtedly committed atrocious war crimes. Should Putin remain in power? And who is responsible for keeping Putin accountable? On this episode of The Re-Education, we discuss Putin's army of terror with New York Times columnist Bret Stephens.Times
00:03 - Segment: Introduction
00:20 - Segment: Monologue
08:48 - Segment: Interview with Bret Stephens
LinksBret's work in the New York Times

Apr 28, 2022 • 43min
Ep. 3: Disinformation
What happens when the gatekeepers of information—newspapers, television, social media platforms—dictate what is true? On this episode of The Re-Education, Eli Lake talks disinformation and misinformation.Times
00:03 - Segment: Introduction
00:20 - Segment: Monologue
20:44 - Segment: Interview with Commentary Magazine writer Christine Rosen
LinkChristine’s work in Commentary Magazine
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