The Dispatch Podcast

Harvey Mansfield, political philosopher and former Harvard professor, discusses the academic roots of wokeness, plagiarism accusations against Harvard's president, Trump vs. Biden, campaigns against grade inflation, and his admiration for Abraham Lincoln and influential books.

Princeton professor Robert P. George discusses issues on campuses, such as punishing free speech and banning certain content. They also explore the role of faculty in saving universities, the long march through institutions, and plagiarism accusations against Claudine Gay.

The podcast discusses Trump being removed from Colorado ballots, the legal arguments in the Colorado Supreme Court, the implications of the decision on the 2024 election, dissenting arguments, anti-Semitism, plagiarism in academic records, the backlash to a tap dance show, expressing gratitude, and the influence of a literary agent and exceptional teachers.

Tim Mak, founder of The Counteroffensive, discusses the current state of the war in Ukraine, the challenges faced by the country, the potential consequences if the US stops funding, and the mood in the capital city amidst the ongoing war. The podcast also explores Vladimir Putin's goals in relation to Ukraine and the difficulty of recruiting soldiers. Tim shares their experience of starting a publication in Ukraine and running a business in a war zone.

John Aziz, an Israeli and Palestinian peace advocate, joins Adaam and Mike to discuss escalating suffering, persistent support for Hamas, aspirations for peace, potential of a Palestinian peace movement, unfair Israeli policies, role in radicalization, need for a negotiated peace agreement, and religious dimension of the conflict.

Topics covered in this podcast include the Biden impeachment inquiry, House Republicans and Donald Trump's potential run in 2024, the Haley-DeSantis war, the Texas abortion controversy and Republicans' reluctance to take a position, and proper karaoke etiquette.

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton discusses the Israel-Hamas war, the future of American democracy, and the potential dangers of a second term for Donald Trump.

Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney discusses the dangers of Trump's return to power and the implications for American democracy. Topics include Trump's central role in planning events on January 6th, his authoritarian tendencies, unethical actions of the new Speaker of the House, and colleagues' motivations and justifications.

Ranking winners and losers of GOP primary debate. Venting about elite university presidents failing to denounce calls for genocide. Kevin McCarthy's retirement. Trump's plans for second term. Contemplating end of America. Explaining first rule of apologies. University presidents smirking at genocide. Value of challenging views at colleges.

Shadi Hamid, member of the Washington Post editorial board, discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the consequences of Israel's actions, prospects for a ceasefire, and alternatives to a two-state solution. They also explore concerns about a humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the importance of free speech.