The Dispatch Podcast

Sarah, Steve, and Jonah discuss Donald Trump's abortion statement, the confusion in Republican abortion policy, Israel's pullout from southern Gaza, craziness on college campuses, Trump's 'Sister Souljah' moment, Hamas hostages, trust in NPR, and analysis of Trump's comments and 2022 midterm exit polls.

Former MSNBC host and Zeteo co-founder Mehdi Hasan joins for a heated debate on Israel's response to Hamas, discussing proportionality of force, casualty numbers, two-state solution feasibility, war crimes, and the US role in the conflict.

Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle joins for a lively discussion on Biden's stance on Israel, Florida's abortion law, California's housing crisis, and the challenges of political coalitions. They delve into Biden's balancing act, the implications of the abortion law on the election, and the complexities of housing development in California.

Former colonel and urban warfare expert John Spencer discusses Israel's tactics in Gaza, challenges in urban warfare, proportionality in conflict, and the impact of civilian casualties. He highlights the importance of fighting ignorance, misconceptions in warfare, and contrasting reactions to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

Former NBC News employee Ronna McDaniel's hiring and firing sparks discussions on ideological purity in media, the challenges of hiring partisans in newsrooms, and the evolving definition of RINO. The crew shares their experiences in news outlets, analyzes McDaniel's Meet the Press interview, and discusses the lack of truthfulness in news outlets. They also touch on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s ballot-access dilemma.

In this podcast episode, Brian Stelter and Jamie discuss overcorrecting coverage of Trump, COVID-19 reporting, and the challenges of reporting on race riots. They also touch on media bias, the New York Times' newsroom culture, and the rise of successful alternative media platforms. Stelter shares his thoughts on what CNN should do moving forward.

The podcast dives into Ohio's primary, Trump's trials, and the Middle East, while discussing double-hater voters and Abraham Lincoln. Topics include Bernie Moreno's success, Trump's legal troubles, Sen. Chuck Schumer's Israel comments, and historical representations of Lincoln. Musical banter and birthday wishes add a light-hearted touch to the episode.

Former Trump official and national security expert discuss the US-Taiwan relationship and foreign policy. Topics include China's military threats, backing Taiwan in war, FBI counterintelligence measures, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the potential for a Trump-Reagan fusion in conservative foreign policy.

Bishop Mark Seitz discusses immigration, response to lawsuit; Policy solutions and crime fears addressed; Church's stance on borders; Biden and Trump's border visits; Annunciation House's mission; Challenges in U.S. immigration system; Migrant experiences in El Paso; Responsibilities in immigration policy.

The podcast discusses TikTok's influence on youth and national security concerns, mixed views on the Oscars, Kate Middleton conspiracy theories, memory lapses in politics, controversy around a photoshopped royal image, and the impact of AI on spreading conspiracy theories.