
The Dispatch Podcast
Host Sarah Isgur is joined by Steve Hayes, and Jonah Goldberg for a weekly thoughtful discussion on politics, policy, and culture.
Latest episodes

Mar 8, 2024 • 55min
Waiting for the NASCAR Crash | Roundtable
Debating the partisan nature of the State of the Union, Biden's performance, Katie Britt's silence on Trump, and the absence of No Labels. Also discussed are audience demographics, challenges in port construction, and speculations on a third-party candidate for the election.

Mar 5, 2024 • 50min
Should the RNC Pay Trump’s Legal Bills? | Interview: Henry Barbour
The podcast discusses Henry Barbour's proposed resolution to stop the RNC from paying Trump's legal bills, the RNC's roots, electing Lara Trump, concerns about Ronna McDaniel, and the dilemma of supporting Trump or alternative candidates.

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Mar 4, 2024 • 45min
Nat Cons and Gen Z | Interview: David Brog
Topics discussed include support for Palestinians by young Americans, impact of critical race theory, organizing national conservative conferences, evolving views on Israel among different generations, national conservatism and foreign policy, American interventions abroad, conservative movements post-Trump presidency, American interests in foreign conflicts

Mar 1, 2024 • 41min
Countdown Until Super Tuesday | Interview: Nikki Haley
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley discusses GOP race, party direction, bloated government under Republicans, America's relationship with Putin, and why Trump won't win primary. Exploring ideological shifts in the Republican Party and Trump's views on dictators. Campaigning for change and analyzing Trump's electability in a general election. Navigating change in the Republican Party with a focus on attracting disenchanted voters.

Mar 1, 2024 • 1h 13min
The Trials of Donald Trump, Explained | Roundtable x Collision
The podcast discusses Trump's legal battles, including SCOTUS hearing, immunity case, hush money, obstruction charges, and Georgia investigations. They debate voter trust, court roles, Stormy Daniels case, and ethical dilemmas. The banter includes playful wordplay and historical references.

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Feb 27, 2024 • 57min
The Future of the Conservative Movement | Live Roundtable
A live roundtable on the future of the Republican Party includes discussions on primary reform, rebuilding the GOP, advice for Biden, and the potential for third parties. The panel also explores the impact of Nikki Haley, strategic campaign considerations, evolving voter dynamics, technology's role in progress, gerrymandering in politics, and the need to salvage the conservative movement.

Feb 26, 2024 • 37min
Is North Korea Preparing for War? | Interview: Nicholas Eberstadt
Experts discuss North Korea's possible shift towards war, Kim Jong-un's rationality, China's influence, and potential outcomes for North Korea in the next 25 years.

Feb 24, 2024 • 37min
What We're Paying for in Ukraine | Explainer: Mark Cancian
Exploring U.S. aid to Ukraine post-Russia invasion. Analysis of military support, equipment sustainability challenges, and stalled aid packages. Presidential drawdown authority for quick military equipment provision. US government aid complexities for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Adapting defense production to meet dynamic conflict demands.

Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 10min
Bring Back Political Factions | Roundtable
Discussion on the South Carolina primary, need for political factions, Kari Lake vs. McCain family, Biden crime family narrative, CPAC relevance, Reaganites in Republican Party, and navigating political dynamics in Arizona

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Feb 19, 2024 • 48min
Is the Republican Party Worth It? | Interview: Rep. Dan Crenshaw
Rep. Dan Crenshaw discusses U.S. foreign policy, Israel's move into Gaza, Qatar's role in the Middle East, bipartisan support for Ukraine aid, and the state of the GOP. The conversation also covers concerns over a second Trump term, the death of Alexei Navalny, and insights on Tucker Carlson and GOP figures.