

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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Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 11min
White’s Fright
In this podcast, Jonah Goldberg and Adam White discuss legal controversies including a potential Biden impeachment, legal threats to Donald Trump, and the role of the Supreme Court in turbulent times. They also explore the controversial argument of presidential assassination, the debate on using the 14th Amendment to prohibit Trump, and the complexities of legal arguments. Other topics include acquiring Greenland, dismantling the administrative state, and the distinction between history and tradition.

Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 25min
Stolen Mo-ments
Mo Elleithee, a Remnant stalwart, joins Jonah Goldberg to discuss the potential 2020 election rematch, declining trust in institutions, and the impact of big data on American politics. They also explore the rise of personality-driven politics and the tension between the cult of the expert and good faith arguments.

Jan 6, 2024 • 1h 23min
Pilsners with Presidents
The podcast covers topics such as town hall with Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, the desire to have a beer with presidential candidates, the Biden administration's response to the Houthis, the defense of having a Navy, emotional intelligence for political candidates, controversy surrounding Nikki Haley's comments on slavery and the Confederate flag, predicting the unpredictable in politics, Biden's approach towards Israel and Iran, analyzing a school safety proposal, exploring the concept of reification, and the importance of making good choices.

9 snips
Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 8min
Theory, Properly Misunderstood
They discuss media criticism of the reaction to Harvard President Claudine Gay’s resignation. They explore the novelty of the oppressor-oppressed paradigm and the usefulness of horseshoe theory. They emphasize the need for strong institutions and the role of theory in shaping the world. They analyze Nikki Haley's candidacy and the dysfunction of American institutions.

4 snips
Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 7min
The Year in Preview
In this podcast, Jonah and Matthew reflect on the lows of 2023 and ponder if it was the worst year in modern political history. They discuss the prospects of the upcoming 2024 presidential race, including the possibility of a Trump renomination and concerns about Biden's ability to finish his term. Topics also include domestic policy studies, the impact of Trump's actions, and the significance of abortion in election results.

11 snips
Dec 30, 2023 • 1h 21min
All the Pretty Horseshoes
In this podcast, Jonah Goldberg discusses a range of topics including Nikki Haley's controversial statement, the problem of extreme beliefs on the left and right, the importance of healthy partisanship, the framing of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the media, and the rejection of horseshoe theory.

7 snips
Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 10min
Freudian Quips
Respected psychologist and author Paul Bloom joins Jonah Goldberg to discuss Freud's legacy, in-group and out-group thinking, cognitive dissonance, taboo topics and freedom of speech, intelligence and political leanings, and the relationship between language and thought.

13 snips
Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 12min
Deal or New Deal
Jonah Goldberg and Michael Strain discuss the history of economics, income inequality myths, and the causes of the Great Depression. They also delve into the importance of supporting individual rights and expression, the debate on wealth redistribution, improvements in quality of life, foreign ownership of American resources, and share TV show recommendations.

5 snips
Dec 23, 2023 • 1h 20min
Christmas with the Cranks
This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics including Trump's removal from Colorado ballots, the politics of abortion, the dumbness of populism, and the importance of gratitude during the holiday season.

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 8min
What Is It Good For?
Jonah Goldberg invites Frederick Kagan, Director of the American Enterprise Institute’s Critical Threats Project, to discuss conflicts between Israel and Hamas, Russia and Ukraine, and how the Biden administration should approach Iran and China. They also examine the potential impact of the 2024 election on American foreign policy and learn from history about modern warfare.