The Dispatch Podcast

The podcast discusses the frustrations of working in Congress and explores solutions such as term limits and expanding the House. They also delve into the challenges of repealing Citizens United. The hosts analyze the shift in Israeli leadership's response to attacks and the hostage negotiation process. Additionally, they discuss the Elf on the Shelf tradition and the concept of lying to children. The chapter ends with a conversation about Santa Claus, technology's impact on traditions, and the importance of community.

Former governor and GOP candidate Chris Christie discusses foreign policy in a potential Christie administration, including Israel's war with Hamas, Henry Kissinger's influence, and the threat of China invading Taiwan. They also touch on Donald Trump's legal troubles and the possibility of him going to prison.

Journalist Matti Friedman discusses biased coverage and collaboration with Hamas in shaping news coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Topics include challenges faced by reporters, the role of journalists in covering the conflict, media coverage of Israel and the Palestinian perspective, and the shift from journalism to activism.

Patrick Ruffini, Republican pollster and co-founder of Echelon Insights, joins Andrew Egger to discuss Trump's activation of the populist coalition, the shift in non-white voting habits, and the role of pro-life politics. They explore Trump's surprising support among Hispanic and Black voters, the impact of educational attainment on political divisions, and the challenges and opportunities for the Republican Party.

Maggie Haberman, The New York Times political correspondent, discusses Trump's social media strategy, friction with Bannon, his policy agenda including mass deportation, and his focus on retribution and pending trials.

This podcast discusses various topics including Osama Bin Laden's manifesto on 9/11, Xi Jinping's trip to San Francisco, China's social media psyop, IDF hospital siege in Gaza, and the debate on power tools. They also explore US-China relations, China's hegemonic role, propaganda on TikTok, confusion between explanation and excuse, hypocrisy in addressing human rights violations, and double standards in media coverage.

Jonathan Karl, author of Tired of Winning, discusses the chaos and factional warfare within Trumpworld, Bannon gossip, dangers of 2024, and reporting on Trump. They explore changing dynamics in Trumpworld, contradictions in individuals' public statements, and Trump's focus for his 2024 campaign. They also reflect on the Republican party's current state and doubts about the speaker becoming the nominee again.

Ben Judah, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Europe Center and author, discusses the future of Saudi Arabia, its royal family, and the challenges faced by Jews in Europe. Topics covered include Saudi Arabia's modernization efforts, concerns about the country's future, ideological battles against Islamism, MBS's perspective on the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe.

Steve and Jonah discuss the unhinged Republican candidate and the appeal of transgressive politics. They also analyze a debate among Republicans on global issues. There is a discussion on tensions between Biden and Obama world, skepticism towards Biden's ability to beat Trump, and the perception of the economy. They speculate on Trump's potential actions and the conflict between political parties.

Journalist Graeme Wood discusses the aftermath of the October 7 atrocities in Israel, including the records of the pogrom, the alienation between the Israeli state and people, ultra-Orthodox Jews in the war effort, the Hamas/ISIS comparison, and civilian deaths in Gaza.