

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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Sep 16, 2023 • 1h 7min
Grizzly Man
The podcast discusses topics such as Mitt Romney's legacy, the difference between authoritarianism and totalitarianism, Russia's status as a terrible country, and liberal media outlets' views on terrible regimes. The host shares their admiration for Utah's landscapes and geography and discusses their plan to explore more of the country by getting an RV. They also talk about the benefits of subscribing to the podcast and the goal of aggressive growth and revenue leading up to the 2024 elections.

Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 10min
I, Nacho
Scott Lincicome defends globalization, debunking common criticisms and launching Cato's 'Defending Globalization' initiative. The podcast delves into job losses in manufacturing, the evolution of globalization, industrial policy in China, and a comparison of the US to Switzerland. They also discuss the upcoming content of Cato's project and encourage listeners to subscribe for more.

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 19min
Bad Idea, Old Idea
In this podcast, Jonah Goldberg and Megan McArdle engage in an abstract conversation, discussing the role of desire in the culture wars and the appeal of Trump. They also explore the importance and limitations of ideas, express concerns about the lack of separation between personal dislike and bad ideas, and discuss Donald Trump's unfitness for the presidency. The challenges of accepting limiting principles and the tensions between abstract rules and personal discretion are also explored.

Sep 9, 2023 • 1h 25min
Follow the Loser
The host discusses the distinction between populism and conservatism, the brain-killing stupidity of our election, and the role of ideologues. He reflects on his earlier discussion with Tom Nichols and clarifies key points. The podcast also explores the importance of making clear distinctions, the disappointment with the Claremont Institute, and the power of persuasion in politics.

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Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 16min
Cledus the Country Pundit
Chris Stirewalt, a Southern fried good old boy, shares rank insights on the state of our parties and the 2024 election. They discuss Biden's chances against Trump, the current Democratic and Republican coalitions, and the possibility of the Department of Energy moving to West Virginia. This lively conversation combines pop culture references with political analysis.

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Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 53min
Nichols on the Dime
Topics discussed include the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the debate on being 'Never Trump', Tom Nichols' appearance on the TV show 'Succession', the relationship between wealth, entertainment, and ideology, the portrayal of family values in TV shows, defense of The Simpsons against criticism, misconceptions about neo-conservatism, Russian military history and Putin's nostalgia, reflections on American politics and concerns about the Republican party, reevaluating beliefs and criticizing the left, roles of intellectuals and exiles in a political party, and a discussion on a controversial topic with technical difficulties.

Sep 2, 2023 • 1h 38min
The Tribe of Asininity
In this podcast, Jonah Goldberg covers a range of interesting topics, including China's economy, the illiberal regime, Russia, coalitional instincts, Clarence Thomas controversy, Mitch McConnell's health, and civic ignorance in American life.

Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 20min
Ukraine on the Brain
The podcast discusses the ongoing events in Ukraine and the optimism surrounding the situation. It explores Ukraine's fight without air superiority, the annexation of Crimea, and the importance of supporting Ukraine. The chapter also touches on topics such as industrial policy in American politics and the concept of the model United Nations.

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 10min
Generation Flex
Psychologist Jean Twenge joins Jonah Goldberg to discuss generational differences, the challenges facing Generation Z, technology's influence on generational changes, the impact of pornography on America's sex recession, and the decline of trust and institutions. They also explore the effects of individualism on civil behavior, trust in institutions, mental health, and society. The podcast touches on the pandemic's impact on social skills, learning loss, and mental health, and concludes with reflections on the interview and a mention of the guest's new book.

Aug 26, 2023 • 1h 11min
Rat Races
Exploring the connection between rodentology and the first Republican debate; discussing American foreign policy in the war in Ukraine; critiquing the moderators of presidential debates; the impact of rats on the economy and society; the challenges of addressing remaining issues; discussing wedding, honeymoon, and RV plans; excitement for travel and work with Starlink.