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.
Episodes
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Feb 3, 2024 • 1h 21min
The Eternally Recurring Grift
The podcast explores topics such as the philosophy of eternal return in Groundhog Day, conspiracy theories and American paranoia, connections between Nietzsche, Heidegger, William James, and John Dewey, and the historical connection between liberalism, conservatism, and fascism.
Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 19min
Thus Spoke Berkowitz
Peter Berkowitz, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, joins Jonah to discuss academics' aversion to the English language, the significance of ideas, and what the nationalist right gets wrong about freedom.
Jan 31, 2024 • 38min
Burkes of Prey
Journalist and politician Daniel Hannan joins Jonah Goldberg on The Remnant to explore America's decline of humor, the impact of recessions on populism, the potential benefits of political apathy, and the United Kingdom's post-liberal movement.
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Jan 27, 2024 • 1h 34min
When Jonah Met Ezra
Jonah recounts his debate with Ezra Klein and reflects on conservative intellectual history. They discuss the dysfunction of Congress and the UN's treatment of Israel. They also explore the sources of happiness and the dangers of political reliance. The speakers reflect on trade-offs in life and the impact of technology on tradition. They discuss adversarial science, concerns about quoting Carl Schmidt, and the need for conservatives to reject old traditions and create a new future.
22 snips
Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 7min
The Devil's in the Deficit
Brian Riedl, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and resident debts and deficits wonk, joins Jonah to discuss raising taxes on the middle class, balancing the budget with weed, the extinction of fiscally conservative Republicans, and the impact of abolishing the IRS.
Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 15min
The Dixville Nudge
Exploring the potential implications of overturning Chevron deference at the Supreme Court. Debating whether our lizard brains truly care about policy. Discussing the impact of obsession on social interactions. Delving into the Lincoln-Douglas debates and the future of the country regarding slavery. Talking about Trump's influence within the Republican Party. Discussing positive reactions to dating advice and workplace crying.
5 snips
Jan 20, 2024 • 1h 16min
Sinister Stupidity or Stupid Sinisterness?
In this podcast, Jonah Goldberg discusses a range of interesting topics including presidential immunity, Rand Paul's political career, the impact of Trump on the Republican Party, and the false analogies of dog breeding and human races.
Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Crook and the Coot
Chris Stirewalt and Christine Rosen discuss the state of the 2024 election, Trump's GOP nomination, Nikki Haley's chances, the embedding of populism in the GOP, the potential impact of a third-party spoiler, Speaker Johnson's small majority, the importance of compromise, and share personal anecdotes.
5 snips
Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 17min
Pity the Pundits
Ross Douthat joins Jonah Goldberg to analyze the aftermath of the Iowa Caucus and discuss potential scenarios for the 2024 primary election. They explore the negative perception of politicians, the muddled nature of GOP policy positions, the challenges facing the world, and the importance of authenticity in politics. The conversation concludes with a mention of upcoming trip plans and frustration over flight delays.
4 snips
Jan 13, 2024 • 1h 12min
Are We Done Yet?
The host expresses his rage and regret over watching a lengthy political debate. They discuss Nikki Haley's views on public policy and criticize the right's sensitivity. The podcast also explores presidential immunity, the connection between intersectionality and Marxism, and critiques the relationship between Marxism and intersectionality. Lastly, the arguments and criticisms surrounding the concept of DEI are examined.
