

The Dispatch Podcast
The Dispatch
Host Sarah Isgur is joined by Steve Hayes, and Jonah Goldberg for a weekly thoughtful discussion on politics, policy, and culture.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 41min
In Data We Trust | Interview: Steve Ballmer
Former Microsoft executive, Steve Ballmer, discusses USAfacts.org, data-based decision-making, immigration, healthcare, debt, AI's impact, and funding Harvard on The Dispatch Podcast.

Jun 14, 2024 • 57min
Hunter’s Trial, Alito’s Tribulations | Roundtable
Jonah and Steve delve into Hunter Biden's conviction, Biden's age impact, Nancy Mace's evolution, IVF debate, Alito's 'Godliness' comment, and the dynamics of political manipulation and media coverage in the current political landscape.

Jun 10, 2024 • 54min
Former NYT Producer on Groupthink in Journalism | Interview: Andy Mills
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.

Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 10min
Joe's Woes | Roundtable
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.

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Jun 3, 2024 • 39min
Why Bother to Vote | Interview: George Will
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.

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May 31, 2024 • 1h
Trump's Guilty. Now What? | Roundtable
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

May 27, 2024 • 34min
What Are Economists Actually Good For? | Interview: Doug Holtz-Eakin
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.

May 24, 2024 • 1h 15min
Where Do Haley Voters Go? | Roundtable
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

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May 20, 2024 • 1h 15min
How George Floyd Changed American Education | Interview: George Packer
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.

May 17, 2024 • 1h 5min
Trump or Baby Hitler? | Roundtable
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.