The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

Rob Long joins the podcast to discuss his Come to Jesus moment. They talk about Jonah's crass words to Jon Karl, improv, The Fall Guy, and Frosted. A fun and pop culture-filled conversation with unexpected twists.

The podcast explores controversies like Justice Alito's flag display, Biden's speech at Morehouse College, and America's history of moral panics. It delves into paranoia in politics, the balance between legitimate concerns and moral panics, and contrasts in political messaging styles. The discussion also includes the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, media bias, and reflections on media criticism and patriotism.

Ken Pollack, a senior fellow at AEI, discusses Iran's political landscape, succession plans, and challenges faced by the regime. Topics also include covert actions in Iran, conspiracy theories, Biden's foreign policy, and global governance issues.

Alison Gopnik, a psychology professor, discusses parenting as a gardener vs. carpenter, emphasizing natural nurturing. They explore diverse caregiving approaches, sibling dynamics, and adapting to children's temperaments. The importance of intimate caregiving relationships and societal implications are highlighted. Practical solutions for supporting families and promoting language diversity are also discussed, along with the balance between personal relationships and civic responsibilities.

Guest Megan McArdle expertly dissects the absurdity of preferring a bear over a man in wilderness encounters. The discussion covers statistical illiteracy, toxic masculinity, generational stereotypes, ideological biases, and the economics of personalized pricing.

Join Jonah Goldberg as he delves into the world of prices with guest Ryan Bourne from the Cato Institute. They discuss the inefficiencies of price fixing, challenges in sustaining collusion, unintended consequences of rent control, libertarian views on market intervention, and the ethics of personalized pricing. Explore the economic and ideological divisions within the Republican Party and the cooperative nature of capitalism.

Seth Masket, Director of the Center on American Politics at the University of Denver, joins Jonah to discuss how vibes, not issues, are driving voters, the sorry state of the American electorate, Sister Souljah strategies, and the challenges faced by centrist Democrats.

Jonah Goldberg passionately criticizes Biden's stance on Israel, delving into alliances, generational stereotypes, and the Middle East conflict. He explores the complexities of combating ideologies, challenges facing anti-Trump conservatives, and the cultural norms of society. The chapter also discusses free speech, middle-class values, and reflections on power dynamics and memory preservation.

Kevin Williamson discusses fatherhood, U.S.-Israel relations, and populism with Jonah Goldberg. They touch on parenting, Broadway shows, corrupting populism, and the state of U.S.-Israel relations. Kevin also shares insights on his football career in this engaging episode.

Author of Suicide of the West, Jonah, discusses Jews, American journalism decline, and optimism for the future on a lively podcast filled with humor and insights