The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

The podcast discusses how habits influence behavior and the power of breaking routines for a more fulfilling life. Topics include habituation to horrible things, the importance of breaks in routines, gratitude and conservatism in happiness, dishonesty escalation from habituation, illusory truth effect on social media, Trump's attention pursuit, and navigating reality in the digital age.

Exploring the historical Schleswig-Holstein conflict, GOP election dynamics, politics of boredom, risks of posthumous fame, debunking 'genocide' label on Israel, and upcoming events in an engaging and insightful manner.

Explore the conservative perspective on education reform with authors of 'Getting Education Right'. Discuss parental involvement, bureaucratic bloat, staffing surge in K-12 education, school choice advocacy, and the cultural wars in education. Delve into rethinking higher education and the debate over abolishing the Department of Education.

The podcast discusses the evolution of the gay rights movement in America, the challenges of balancing inclusion and traditional values, and the complexities of terminology in LGBT discourse. It also delves into the moral essence in politics and the strategic importance of supporting Ukraine.

Topics include stay-at-home girlfriends, Biden's dog drama, Alabama Supreme Court's IVF ruling, and Tucker's trip to Russia. Discussions range from societal norms to nationalism and the complexities of marriage and values in today's culture.

Brad Wilcox discusses the importance of marriage in leading a prosperous life, addressing the decline of public interest in marriage. The podcast explores the impact of marriage on men's productivity and happiness, societal challenges affecting modern marriages, and the significance of relationships and teamwork in life.

Join Jonah Goldberg as he dives into the world of political scandals and conspiracies with guest Jake Tapper. From Jake's new show 'United States of Scandal' to the details of Washington's messy controversies, this episode explores it all. Delve into the darkly comedic side of American politics and the age of Trump's scandals.

From Navalny's mysterious death to Tucker Carlson's views on Russia, this episode dives into Russian politics and international relations. Critiques of political dynasties and reflections on conservatism add depth to the discussion. The analysis also delves into the Republican Party's loyalty to Trump and the complexities of navigating truth in politics.

Chris Stirewalt and Ruy Teixiera discuss the challenges faced by the Democratic Party, including their failure to capitalize on the weaknesses of the GOP and struggles to attract working class voters. They explore changing voting patterns among black and Hispanic voters, generational shifts, and strategies for winning middle-of-the-road voters in the 2024 election.

Scholars argue that the left-right political spectrum is oversimplified and hinders political discourse. They criticize the flaws in categorizing politicians based on this spectrum and highlight the importance of examining specific policies. They explore the association of classical liberals with Hitler and the absurdity of the political spectrum. The podcast also discusses the limitations of conservatism and the flaws of the left-right spectrum, which contribute to tribalism and populism. The speakers emphasize the evolving concept of freedom and the importance of embracing contradictions in a pluralistic society.