The Dispatch Podcast

Former NYT producer Andy Mills discusses leaving seminary for journalism, groupthink in newsrooms, the power of young journalists, woke McCarthyism, Twitterization of journalists, and what makes a great podcast.

Sarah, Jonah, and Mike discuss Biden's border crisis, Hunter Biden's trial, and the debate over Biden's age. They tackle 'whataboutism' and 'both-sidesism' in political discourse. Also, the hostage crisis in Gaza and the importance of returning grocery carts. The podcast offers insights from a non-partisan, conservative perspective.

George Will, a Washington Post columnist, discusses the Trump verdict, American politics, Israel's situation, college campuses, foreign policy, and the future of the Republican Party. Topics include not voting in elections, presidential power limitations, civil unrest, Netanyahu's leadership, activism on college campuses, supporting Ukraine, and working for Trump.

A jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts in his New York criminal trial. Sarah is joined by Jonah, Mike, and Steve to break down the conviction and discuss where we all go from here.The Agenda:—Was this a Stalin show trial?—When law enforcement becomes personal—Trump’s defense failure—Shame on everybody—Did this change anyone's vote?—Trump raises $34.8 million—Will Trump receive prison time?—People you disagree with aren’t evil—Was this worth our time?Show Notes:—The Collision: What's next?—Last night's live Advisory Opinions—Rep. Susan Collins’ reaction to the conviction—NYT’s profile on Alvin Bragg—Advisory Opinions on the New York indictment—Elie Honig: Prosecutors Got Trump — But They Contorted the Law—Larry Hogan’s statement on the conviction—538 emergency pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum, discusses the role of economists, recession predictions, Federal Reserve's role in managing inflation, rent prices, pro-growth tax code, interest rates, U.S. dollar as world reserve currency, and economic impact of defending Taiwan against China.

Nikki Haley supporting Trump, 'deadly force' lie in MAGA media, corrupting influence of Trump, potluck foreign policy, ICC arrest warrants, butcher's death, pizza debate, endorsing Haley for VP, analysis of endorsements, spread of false narrative, Biden's public image, Palestine recognition, pizza preferences, nostalgic bakery memory

Author and journalist George Packer discusses the impact of George Floyd on American education. Topics include competitive elite pre-school admissions, rejection of nuance, teaching history and civics, cancel culture, and the culture wars influencing education.

Political analyst Steve, commentator Jonah, and host Sarah predict outcomes of the upcoming Biden-Trump debate. Topics include debate strategies, polling data, voting choices, media bias, and a lighthearted debate on whether tacos and burritos are sandwiches.

Former professor and co-founder of The Weather Underground, Bill Ayers, discusses the safety of Jews on college campuses, condemning Hamas, critiquing Israel's response to October 7, and debating a two-state solution. He challenges the perception of Israel as an apartheid state and talks about the monolithic thought on college campuses.

Megan McArdle from the Washington Post discusses Trump's trial, VP contenders, Tea Party downfall. Topics include vice presidential picks, Marco Rubio, FreedomWorks closure, third parties, RFK Jr.'s monsters, and the Man vs. Bear debate.