The Dispatch Podcast

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

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

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

Sarah, Jonah, and Kevin hit the recording studio when news of Trump's indictment broke Thursday evening. Join the three as they react to the hush money case and how the media covered the lead-up to the charges. Plus:-Covenant School tragedy-What the French protests portend for the U.S.-ChatGPT is coming for our jobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an echo of times long past, AO host emeritus David French joins Steve, Sarah, and Jonah as part of our long game to get him canceled from his fancy new job. They discuss Trump's hush-money case, what GOP leaders are saying about the Iraq War on the anniversary of the invasion, and Buffalo Wild Wings' not-so-secret secret. Show Notes:-Poll: US Public Opinion in a Time of War-Politico: Liberal Manhattan DA takes on Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Joscelyn joins Steve Hayes to talk about his time on the January 6th Select Committee and what all goes into a congressional investigation. Long-time Dispatch subscribers may know Joscelyn from his newsletter Vital Interests. Join the two as they break down the main characters behind the event and the GOP's attempt at a clean-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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