The Dispatch Podcast

Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle joins Sarah, Kevin, and Steve to dissect Joe Biden's debate performance. They debate if Joe will remain the nominee, Trump's veeptakes, and Trump's shortcomings. They question Biden's mental acuity and discuss the importance of clear leadership during crises.

Dr. Shiloh Brooks from Princeton’s James Madison Program discusses studying historical statesmen, restoring ambition, challenges in higher education, and the significance of recognizing greatness in past and present leaders. The conversation explores Western classical tradition, ideological influences in classrooms, and the complexities of influential historical figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Frederick Douglass.

Sarah, Mike, and Jonah dissect the debate strategies of Biden and Trump. They discuss the importance of presidential debates, the effectiveness of communication strategies, and the impact of executive orders on immigration policies. They also touch on the shift from legislative victories to fundraising in interest groups and introduce a new Dispatch newsletter focusing on religion content.

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.

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.

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.