The Dispatch Podcast
Host Sarah Isgur is joined by Steve Hayes, and Jonah Goldberg for a weekly thoughtful discussion on politics, policy, and culture.
Latest episodes
May 7, 2023 • 37min
Fake Town Halls (w/ Chris Christie)
Will he or won't he? Chris Christie joins David M. Drucker to talk about Bridgegate, his changing relationship with Trump, and what's next for the former governor.Show Notes:-Watch: David M. Drucker interviews Chris Christie-Subscribe to The Dispatch and watch an exclusive live Remnant with Jonah, Steve Hayes, and Chris Stirewalt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2023 • 1h 13min
Crime and Drones
The inevitable David French joins Sarah, Steve, and Jonah to discuss the new Dune trailer... uh, I mean, this week's news, including:-Drones over Moscow-Is Kevin McCarthy "free at last"?-Will we ever be able to discuss violent crime like adults? (Read Jonah's Wednesday G-File and despair)-Is there hope for sane, centrist Senate candidates in '24? (Read Sarah's Tuesday's The Permanent Campaign and despair)Don't forget: become a member of The Dispatch to enjoy all our newsletters, exclusive podcasts, live events, and other goodies (all while making sure we get to keep the lights on!).Exclusive for members: Jonah, Steve, and Chris Stirewalt share war stories from Fox News and discuss what went wrong with media. Podcast & video available now to members of The Dispatch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2023 • 41min
White Flags and Olive Branches
Kevin McCarthy secured a bill raising the debt limit this week, sealing a crucial win for House Republicans. Liam Donovan, veteran government relations specialist, joins Mike to breakdown the strategy behind House leadership: from negotiations with the "Five Families" to Steve Scalise being a “bit player” for McCarthy.Show Notes:-Watch: Mike Warren interviews Liam Donovan-Warren's Debt Ceiling article for The Dispatch-Liam Donovan's Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 10min
Bad Week for NatCons
When the crystal-worshipping lady and the anti-vax guy are getting a quarter of the democratic vote while spending no money, the possibility of a real politician rising up to challenge Biden increases. Senior editor Mike Warren debuts on the pod to help Sarah and Jonah dissect Biden's announcement and whether the future of the GOP is more Pence or Tucker. Also, a knife-brandishing Jonah responds to critics of last week's swiftly-chilled hot takes.Show Notes:-Watch: Steve and Sarah interview Vice President Mike Pence-Watch: Jonah brandishes knife-Wednesday's G-File Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023 • 37min
Proto-Candidate Mike Pence
Fresh off the Federalist Society stage, former Vice President Mike Pence sits with Steve and Sarah to talk about his record on abortion, entitlement reform, and the evolution of the GOP under his former boss. The three debate policy issues with this non-candidate.Show Notes:-WATCH: full interview on The Dispatch Podcasts on YouTube-Kentucky voters reject constitutional amendment on abortion-Trump Presidency: A Final Assessment of the Trump Presidency-Marlon Bundo's Day in the Life of the Vice President-So Help Me God by Mike Pence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 6min
Fox News Will Not Change
The Dominion lawsuit denouement leaves (almost) everyone feeling shortchanged. Two ex Fox News pundits and licensed attorney debate whether Fox can dig itself out of this hole. Plus:-A march to default-The DeSantis' EQ issue-Trump's coming in hot with endorsements-QR codes portend the robot takeoverTo get High Steaks and more election punditry, become a Dispatch member and click here: https://members.thedispatch.com/account/feeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 7min
4Chan Putin Stan?
The intel leak is a serious mess... Sarah, Steve, and Jonah try to figure out just how bad things can get from here. Also:-Gamer bros get the lowdown-Why are Republicans fumbling on abortion?-Tim Scott 2024... ???Recorded Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 8, 2023 • 40min
DeSantis, Decider
Back from Florida, David M. Drucker published his DeSantis profile on The Dispatch this week. Now, he's joined by Marc Caputo, National Reporter at The Messenger, to discuss their respective experience covering the governor, as they attemp to grok the DeSantis playbook.Show Notes:-WATCH: David M. Drucker interviews Marc Caputo-DeSantis the Decider-Marc Caputo's Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 11min
Maybe Voters Are Trying To Tell You Something
Ruy Teixeira, politics editor of The Liberal Patriot, joins Sarah and Jonah to do some break down The politics of the Trump indictment, Chicago’s mayoral election, the Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, and how the abortion factors into all of this.Show Notes:-The Liberal Patriot: Bragg's Indictment of Trump is Nothing to Boast About-Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2023 • 1h 15min
The Left, Right, and Religious
Author and political reporter Jon Ward joins Steve Hayes in a revealing interview to talk about his book Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed A Generation. The two discuss the religious fervor that shaped today's Christian political environment on the right.Also, stay tuned for our first episode of "High Steaks", a mini podcast series between Steve and Sarah on the 2024 presidential election. Dispatch members will have access to the full series, so subscribe today.Click here to become a Dispatch member and gain access to the full series... along with The Morning Dispatch, Kevin Williamson's Wanderland,Sarah Isgur's The Permanent Campaign and many other newsletters.If you're already a member, follow this link to get access to High Steaks.New episode coming Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
