The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

Franklin Foer discusses his newfound respect for Joe Biden as a politically adept president. They reflect on past experiences and the importance of engaging with opposing viewpoints. The podcast explores U.S.-Israel relations during the conflict in Gaza and delves into the perception of age in politics. It also examines the dynamic between Harris and Biden and speculates on Biden's choices and psychological attachment to the presidency. The investigation surrounding Hunter Biden and Biden's response to the Ukraine invasion are also discussed.

Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, joins Jonah Goldberg to discuss the rise of cancel culture, its impact on colleges, and how to reverse it. They explore the tactics of cancel culture, the dangers of misusing labels, and the comparison between McCarthyism and academia. They also delve into the presence of political correctness on college campuses and the asymmetrical nature of cancel culture.

In this podcast, Jonah Goldberg shares his musings on toilet paper and Indonesian cuisine. He also discusses the House speakership debacle, left-wing opposition to Israel, the dumbification of the GOP, and the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The speaker explores the concept of settler colonialism and criticizes selective analysis of historical atrocities. Additionally, they reflect on being the sole survivor of their family and advocate for empathy and respect.

Political analyst David Drucker joins guest host Chris Stirewalt to discuss the 2024 election and the chances of GOP candidates not named Donald Trump. They also explore Biden's performance and the potential political death knell for Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis if they go "all in on Iowa".

Journalist and NPR host Steve Inskeep joins The Remnant to discuss his book on Abraham Lincoln, exploring Lincoln's encounters with figures who disagreed with him. They delve into Lincoln's personal story, his role in shaping America, and the reasons behind people's fascination with him. They also discuss the role of religion and media bias in 19th century America, Lincoln's beliefs on law and abolition, and the challenges of changing political beliefs.

Today's podcast discusses the Israel-Gaza war, America's political parties' reactions, flaws of the United Nations, the Ukraine conflict, Russian collaboration with Iran, conspiracy theories and flawed argumentation, Iran's involvement in the attack and relationship with Hamas, propaganda dissemination and post-colonial theory, Soviet influence on worldwide revolution theories, and a discussion about the Roman Empire.

Yascha Mounk, author and academic, discusses his new book 'The Identity Trap' and explores the negative impact of woke ideology on progress toward equality. They delve into the appeal of populism and nationalism and the allure of far-right demagogues. The podcast also addresses the power of in-group bias and the origins of neo-conservatism. A refreshing conversation highlighting the need to think beyond partisan lines.

Steve Hayes, world-renowned cheese curd enthusiast, joins Jonah Goldberg to reflect on the state of The Dispatch. They discuss the success and growth of The Dispatch over the last four years, the challenges faced in terms of growth and revenue, the importance of trust and honesty with their audience, the challenges of covering the 2020 election, the development and future plans of The Dispatch, and their objections and concerns about bringing back The Corner group blog.

The podcast explores the left's wishy-washy response to the terrorist attack in Israel and criticizes the right for losing focus on America's foreign interests. It discusses the personal connection to Israel and the need to condemn violence without hesitation. The state of conservatism and the GOP, as well as the connection between Iran, Hamas, and Ukraine, are also discussed. The consequences of using certain terms and the upcoming episodes are mentioned.

Author Jay Cost joins the podcast to discuss his book on Democracy and Republic, exploring the differences between the two and the challenges in restoring an understanding of the Constitution among America's youth. They also delve into the growing power of the presidency, the construction of government during the American Revolution, and the secular trend of victimization and entitlement mindset.