The Dispatch Podcast

Discussion on the potential death of the social justice movement, Mike Pence's decision to drop out of the 2024 GOP primary, and Trump's preference for aggressive lawyers. Analysis of the primary ballot situation in New Hampshire and the impact of support loss among Arab American voters. Talks about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the Federal Reserve's potential impact on the economy and the next election.

Jeremy Rabkin, professor of law at George Mason University, discusses the complexities of international law in relation to Israel's conflict with Hamas. Topics include rules of war, allegations of war crimes, collective punishment, civilian shields, and the limitations of international law in holding high-ranking officials accountable.

Exploring the impact of Trump on the Republican Party and the appointment of the speaker of the House. Plea deals for Trump associates, Biden's challenger, pro-Hamas Democrats, Jewish student harassment, Qatar's influence on campuses, and Iran's escalating attacks on US troops.

Discussing the impact of the October 7th massacre, Israel's strategy towards Hamas, and the possibility of a land invasion. Exploring the meaning of 'from the river to the sea' and the anti-Israel discourse in the Arab world. Highlighting the transformative impact of the massacre and the challenges of removing Hamas. Also discussing the status of talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia and the importance of Israel's image in the region.

McKay Coppins, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the forthcoming Romney: A Reckoning, discusses Mitt Romney's torment after losing the 2012 presidential election, the psychic currency of a senate seat, and his vote to convict Donald Trump. They also explore Romney's self-awareness, contradictions in his words and actions, and his political calculations throughout his career.

Adva, survivor of the 7/10 massacre at the Nova music festival in southern Israel, talks about her efforts to find her missing sister, reflections on the severity of the situation, connecting with other affected families, and concerns about the ongoing operation in Gaza.

The podcast discusses the Israel-Gaza conflict, Western media's disinformation, fractures within the Democratic Party, Republican support for Israel's strikes, Christian nationalism and anti-Semitism, dysfunction in the Republican Party, and a critique of Biden's campaign along with a discussion about lawn mowers.

Governor Doug Burgum discusses his GOP presidential campaign focused on economy, energy, and national security. Topics discussed include Israel-Hamas war, regimes going nuclear, World War III prospects, pulling out of Afghanistan, containing China, and US policy to help Taiwan. Burgum also talks about energy policy, the state of his campaign, and the importance of ignoring national polls. The podcast touches on Trump's loss in the election and provides an outlook on January 6th.

Sarah, Steve, Jonah, and David French discuss bad allies, two-state solutionism, Hamas' goals, Biden's Iran hostage deal, anti-zionism vs. antisemitism, America's role, sharing snuff videos ethics, and the mess in the House of Representatives.

Rep. Ken Buck joins Steve and Declan to talk about House politics, GOP reluctance to acknowledge who won the 2020 election, and whether an honest speaker can yet be found. They discuss Kevin McCarthy's broken promises, the need for reforms and accountability in Congress, and the influence of Donald Trump's endorsement in the speaker's race.