The Dispatch Podcast

Economic historian Niall Ferguson and author Martin Gurri discuss the potential ways our civilization could implode, from bad education to nuclear annihilation. They explore the decline of trust in established media, the impact of social media on political discourse, the polarization caused by global platforms, and the fragility of the younger generation's mental health. They also touch on concerns about the loss of democracy, the threat of nuclear weapons, and the constant discussion of climate change.

Ron DeSantis takes a bold stand against theoretical "blank checks" to Ukraine. Sarah, Steve, and Jonah discuss what this says about the current GOP. Also:-What happens now to the Silicon Valley Bank carcass-Does Biden’s budgetary largesse mean anything-Steve gets real about America's soulShow Notes:Semafor: Goldman looked to buy SVB in 2020 but talks fizzled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonah and Steve join Sarah after a very rewarding Dispatch Meet and Greet in Denver for a reality check on all things political madness, including:-Tucker Carlson and Kevin McCarthy’s rage-bait for right-ring folks-A DC crime bill that had elected Democrats out of step with more left ideology-Biden’s ESG Retirement Fund fiasco-The true threat of China-And, the scrubbing of popular booksPlus: Subscribe to our YouTube page for clips, video interviews, and more!Show Notes:Noah Rothman: Tucker Carlson's Jan 6th Revisionist History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve heard the rumors…then the rumors turned into headlines: Governor Larry Hogan will not seek the GOP nomination for 2024. The former Maryland Governor sits down with David Drucker to talk about the factors that led to this decision and his remedies for the GOP.Show Notes:-WATCH: David M. Drucker interview Larry Hogan on our new YouTube channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The worlds of media tycoons are often so strange and twisted, it's hard to believe the stories aren't fiction. In Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Media Empire and the Redstone Family Legacy, authors James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams chronicle the dramatic story of one of the most powerful media dynasties in history. Join Steve Hayes as he interviews Stewart and Abrams on the history of the Redstone family and their rise to power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Endorsements don’t matter, Fox News lied to its audience, and experts got COVID wrong. Jonah, Sarah, and Kevin give us all a reality check AND a grammar lesson.Plus: a Jonah rant on journalistic principles. If you enjoyed this conversation, join our Book Club for more presidential talk.Show Notes:-Sarah Isgur: The Sweep: Looking Out for No. 2-Jonah Goldberg: Utter corruption of editorial leadership-The 10 biggest revelations from Dominion’s explosive Fox News legal filing-Ron DeSantis, Federalist? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world's abuzz with nuclear war rhetoric as Vladmir Putin rips up a treaty limiting arms control. David Drucker speaks with Peter Rough, an expert on foreign policy from the Hudson Institute, to talk about the spector of a potential world war, the state of our defense capabilities, and why defending Ukraine might be the best way to stave off Russia from attacking the U.S.Show Notes:-Peter Rough, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute-Turn up the heat on Putin — and show him he can’t defeat Ukraine-U.S. four-star general warns of war with China in 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio was should have been a moment for the Biden administration to publicly transcend politics. Sarah, David, and Declan wonder why this chance was frittered. Plus: between a new DeSantis bill and the Dominion lawsuit, what should we think about the state of defamation law?Show Notes:-Train crew had little warning before Ohio wreck, probe finds-‘Incredibly damning:’ Fox News documents stun some legal experts-Meet the Woke Activists behind the Roald Dahl Book Purge-Donald Trump visits flood-ravaged Louisiana (David's mention) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Haley is officially in the race... but is she ready to take on Trump? Steve, Sarah, and Jonah are joined by David Drucker, who was on the ground for her South Carolina launch. Plus, who’s leaking all the anti-Kamala content, and why isn’t the Biden administration answering questions about spy balloons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economist Jason Furman joins Declan Garvey on this episode of the Dispatch Podcast to break down the confusing economic state of the U.S. The unemployment rate is great, the rapid pace of job growth is on an uphill trajectory, and inflation is low. But, is that too good to last? Furman breaks down the scenarios that could cause the economic successes to come to a screeching halt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices