

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 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Crook and the Coot
Chris Stirewalt and Christine Rosen discuss the state of the 2024 election, Trump's GOP nomination, Nikki Haley's chances, the embedding of populism in the GOP, the potential impact of a third-party spoiler, Speaker Johnson's small majority, the importance of compromise, and share personal anecdotes.

5 snips
Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 17min
Pity the Pundits
Ross Douthat joins Jonah Goldberg to analyze the aftermath of the Iowa Caucus and discuss potential scenarios for the 2024 primary election. They explore the negative perception of politicians, the muddled nature of GOP policy positions, the challenges facing the world, and the importance of authenticity in politics. The conversation concludes with a mention of upcoming trip plans and frustration over flight delays.

4 snips
Jan 13, 2024 • 1h 12min
Are We Done Yet?
The host expresses his rage and regret over watching a lengthy political debate. They discuss Nikki Haley's views on public policy and criticize the right's sensitivity. The podcast also explores presidential immunity, the connection between intersectionality and Marxism, and critiques the relationship between Marxism and intersectionality. Lastly, the arguments and criticisms surrounding the concept of DEI are examined.

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.


