The Dispatch Podcast

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial and its implications for the Republican Party. The shift away from small government values in the party. Influence of the Wilkes Brothers and Tim Dunn in Texas Republican politics. The controversy surrounding Paxton's impeachment and the importance of government efficiency.

Discussion on the polls showing Americans' dissatisfaction with Joe Biden and Donald Trump as presidential candidates. Concerns about Biden's age and mental fitness. Analysis of the Republican primary challenges and Mike Pence's speech. Examination of the impact of the migrant crisis on Democrats. Exploration of the influence of 9-11 on conspiracy theories and the political landscape. Parallels drawn between COVID and post-9/11 conspiracy theories.

Mike, Steve, and Jonah discuss China's manifest destiny, Biden's economic outreach, big dollar donors scanning the Republican field, Kari Lake's losing attitude, mob rule of institutions, and whether Vivek Ramaswami is worth voters' time. They also explore the impact of the first Republican debate, strategies for DeSantis' campaign, and the impact of DeSantis and Trump on Republicans.

Michael Beckley, associate professor of political science at Tufts University and a non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, including China and North Korea's hostility. The podcast explores foreign policy views within the Republican Party on China's threat, the challenges of alliance building, and the rising concern over North Korea's nuclear capabilities.

Discussion about the GOP primary debate, including standout moments and the debate's significance. Analysis of the aftermath of a revolt in Russia and its implications for Putin's regime. Critique of Joe Biden's lack of communication skills and analysis of his response to a question. Exploring the intellectual and political relevance of constitutional arguments. Analyzing an unread article and podcast episode raising doubts about arguments against Donald Trump.

Darrell M. West, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and the co-editor-in-chief of TechTank, joins Grayson Logue to discuss the unique threat of AI in political ads. They explore the rise of AI-generated political ads, their influence on voter enthusiasm and turnout, and the impact of the information environment on trust and electoral outcomes. They also discuss strategies to address the harm caused by manipulated AI content online.

The hosts discuss the impact of recent indictments on the GOP and the potential for a shift away from Trump. They explore the challenges faced by third party candidates and analyze the politics of immigration. They also discuss the viral song 'The Rich Men, North of Richmond' and the phenomenon of controversies. A lighthearted conversation about swing dance and ska music turns into a discussion about accusations of 'Jew face'.

Ryan Clancy from No Labels discusses the potential for a successful 3rd party candidate, the importance of ballot access, the process of nominating candidates, the evolving nature of political party platforms, addressing criticisms and pushing for change, and the complexity of political beliefs and the possibility of a unity ticket in the upcoming presidential election.

A "reserve army of voters" rejected a proposal to change the constitutional amendment process in an Ohio special election. What does the abortion proxy war for mean pro-life politics and the legacy of Dobbs? Sarah is joined by Steve and Jonah to discuss. Also:-DeSantis campaign reset-Will the GOP debates matter?-Revisiting the Dean Scream-Are adult sites worth your time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel is undergoing a sea change. The battle over a judicial overhaul hides much deeper national schisms. The Times of Israel Senior Political Analyst Haviv Rettig Gur joins Senior Producer Adaam James Levin-Areddy to try and make sense of the mess. Will the reform fix or break Israeli democracy? Why doesn't Israel have a constitution? Why are elite military volunteers joining the protest? Does Benjamin Netanyahu have a plan? Is the Israeli left dead? Is the Israeli right broken? And what does "right and left" even mean? (Not what it means in the U.S, that's for sure!)Show notes:-Gur's profile at the Times of Israel-The Morning Dispatch's latest coverage of the overhaul-Who is Itamar Ben Gvir? (A Dispatch Podcast explainer)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices