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 10, 2024 • 1h 18min
Jonah Bahama
Jonah Bahama, with thoughts and ramblings on the news, discusses Biden's performance, the making of 'Gargoyles, Guardians of the Gate' documentary, and reflections on their college experience. They also touch on the changing political landscape and loyalty within the Democratic Party, as well as the evolving nature of work in recent times.
Feb 8, 2024 • 55min
Making Plans for Edward
Kevin Kosar, a senior fellow at AEI, discusses the works of political scientist Edward Banfield and the lessons they hold for government planning. They delve into Banfield's book 'Government Project' and the failed cooperative farm in Arizona. The podcast also explores the complexities of management, factions at the farm, time horizons related to success and poverty, and frustration with prior beliefs.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 23min
Works for Me
David Bahnsen discusses the meaning of work and its role in finding purpose and fulfillment. The speakers explore the value and dignity of all types of work, the connection between identity and actions, and the distinctions between the guest's beliefs and the prosperity gospel. They also discuss the concerning trend of people believing and spreading lies in politics.
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.
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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.
