The Dispatch Podcast

On today’s podcast, Sarah and Steve talk with Todd Rose, author of Collective Illusions: Conformity, Complicity, and the Science of Why We Make Bad Decisions. How much of our thinking about each other is informed by false assumptions? What are the consequences of a society this mistrustful? And what are we to do about it? Show Notes:-Collective Illusions by Todd Rose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s podcast, our hosts discuss the Republican Party’s decision to censure two of its own members, Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, over their involvement in the January 6 investigation. Plus, a growing list of states have lifted their mask mandates. What’s changed? Show Notes:-TMD: “Republicans Choose Their Corners in the January 6 Brawl”-The Sweep: “Did McCain-Feingold Ruin America?”-National Journal: “Biden is blowing his COVID moment” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio Sen. Rob Portman joined The Dispatch Podcast to talk about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. What is Vladimir Putin doing? Why should Americans care? Plus, Steve and David ask Sen. Portman about efforts to reform the Electoral Count Act. Show Notes:-Sen. Portman on Meet the Press-French Press: “Stop Screwing Around and Reform the Electoral Count Act” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s podcast, our hosts discuss the latest round of statements from former President Donald Trump and new reports about his role after the 2020 election. How are elected Republicans reacting? Plus, President Joe Biden has a Supreme Court seat to fill, and the world turns its eyes toward China as the Winter Olympics get underway. Show Notes:-TMD: “Trump Doubles Down on January 6 Role”-G-File: “This Was Always the Plan” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s podcast, Steve moderates a conversation about the politics of replacing Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court. Joining Sarah on the panel is Gregg Nunziata, who worked on the Senate Judiciary Committee, and John McCormack, Washington correspondent for National Review. What does replacing a Supreme Court justice look like from behind the scenes? Our panel has that answer and more. Show Notes:-Stirewaltisms: A Supreme Break for Biden-TMD: Breyer to Retire-Advisory Opinions: Justice Stephen Breyer to Retire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The problems in Ukraine are getting worse. Our hosts discuss what led to the current situation and the role President Biden played in getting to this point. Then Sarah, David, Jonah, and Steve talk about two issues that are not getting enough attention as we head to the midterms: immigration and crime. Show Notes:-TMD: Germany Drags Feet On Ukraine-Uphill: What Price Will Putin Pay for a Ukraine Invasion?-NATO spending requirements-Crime stats-San Francisco Mayor crime speech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Sarah and Steve speak with Heidi Heitkamp, former North Dakota senator and founder of One Country Project. They cover everything from the filibuster to President Biden’s first year in office. What doesn’t work about the Senate? Can Biden turn things around before the midterms? Show Notes:-TMD looks back at Biden’s first year-Uphill looks at the state of Build Back Better Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A year ago, almost to the day, Joe Biden was sworn in as president of the United States. The gang looks back at a year full of shifts to progressive policies from Biden. Is he living up to his promise of restoring normalcy in America? Plus, Gallup says 2021 saw the greatest shift in party preferences for as long as Gallup has been around. What does that mean for the country and our politics? Finally, are we on the brink of World War III with Russia threatening to go into Ukraine? Show Notes:-How Biden’s first year became a tale of two presidencies | POLITICO-Sen. Jim DeMint on what type of Republicans he preferred-Sen. Brian Schatz on the filibuster (from November 2017)-U.S. Political Party Preferences Shifted Greatly During 2021 | Gallup-The Sweep from May 4 on campaign fundraising-David Ignatius’ page on The Washington Post website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the 10 House Republicans to impeach Trump, joins Sarah and Steve on today’s podcast. They discuss why he is against Biden’s new voting rights legislation and how much influence the federal government should have over elections. Plus, the congressman talks about his view of the filibuster, and the rightward shift of rural America. Show Notes:-Rep. Newhouse's statement against new voting rights legislation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden ran his 2020 campaign on the promise he’d bring back “normal” life in America. Almost one year later, there is still an ongoing pandemic, record-high inflation, and a serious lack of food in grocery stores. The gang discusses it all and what it means for the country. Plus, President Biden spoke about voting rights in Atlanta yesterday and the speech aggravated all four hosts. They discuss the speech and how it adds to the tearing of the social fabric in America. Show Notes:-President Biden’s speech in Atlanta-Stacey Abrams snubs President Biden?-Democrats, Voting Rights Are Not the Problem | Yuval Levin-Tweet that sparked the “worst three-hour drive” debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices