The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg
The Dispatch
In “The Remnant," Jonah Goldberg enlists a “Cannonball Run”-style cast of stars, has-beens, and never-weres to address the most pressing issues of the day. Is America doomed? Has liberalism failed? And will mankind ever invent something better than ‘90s-era “Simpsons?” Mixing political history, pop culture, rank punditry, and shameless book-plugging, Goldberg and guests will have the kinds of conversations we wish they featured on TV. And the nudity will (almost) always be tasteful. Brace your bingo cards.
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May 23, 2024 • 1h 42min
Theological Jurisprudence
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.
May 22, 2024 • 1h 22min
The Garden of Earthly Barbarians
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.
May 18, 2024 • 1h 16min
Man vs. Bear, Revisited
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.
May 16, 2024 • 1h 24min
Fair Markets for Me, Protectionism for Thee
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.
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May 15, 2024 • 1h 7min
On Vibes and Crises
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.
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May 11, 2024 • 1h 18min
The Straussian Tangent*
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.
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May 9, 2024 • 1h 29min
As American as Diabetes
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.
May 8, 2024 • 1h 29min
The Great Wimpification
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
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May 4, 2024 • 1h 39min
The Ruminant of Infinity
Podcast delves into conservatism critique, historical anti-liberalism, and American flag rescue by frat bros. Thought-provoking discussions on writing challenges, lab-grown meat ban, environmental impact of livestock, and complexities of identifying groups. Examining Trump's impact on Republican Party, originalism in Constitution interpretation, and nuances of libertarianism and liberalism. Critical review of book depiction of Trump and American founders with heartfelt condolences for a friend's loss.
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May 2, 2024 • 1h 22min
Will the Real Anti-Liberal Please Stand Up?
Robert Kagan, Senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, discusses the anti-liberal history of conservatism and Trump's impact on the American right. They explore originalism, conservative labeling, and the dangers of authoritarianism in American conservatism.
