The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast

On episode 52, Charles talks to Peter Suderman about cocktails. Among the topics discussed are: What is a cocktail? When were they invented? How have they changed over time? What is the 'cocktail renaissance'? How have laws affected their production or development? And how did Peter get into this in the first place?The dial-up tone in the introduction was recorded by lintphishx and is used under a CC 3.0 License.

Delve into the emotional rollercoaster of sports misery and triumph, from heartbreaking losses to triumphant comebacks. Explore the deep personal connections fans have with their teams and the transformative power of sports moments. Experience the highs of victory and the lows of defeat, illustrating the profound impact of sports on emotional landscapes.

On episode 50, Charles is rudely prevented from staging his radio play by the Ghost of Luther Abel. After that, he talks to Rafael A. Mangual about crime. (Here's his book.) Among the questions they discuss are why Rafael believes that the U.S. has a "decarceration problem"; whether too many Americans are in jail; whether the justice system is "racialized"; what we should do about police brutality; whether voters will punish politicians who make them less safe; and what law-and-order policymakers got wrong in the 1990s.The dial-up tone in the introduction was recorded by lintphishx and is used under a CC 3.0 License.

On episode 49—so called because there have been 48 others—Charles talks to Russ Roberts, the host of the EconTalk podcast and the president of Shalem College in Jerusalem. Among the topics they discuss are: What life has been like in Jerusalem since October 7; why Russ started a podcast so early; why he's less interested in economics than he used to be; how strongly he holds his views; whether individuals who do well in the free market 'deserve' it; which economic concepts are hardest to convey; why he doesn't call himself a 'libertarian'; why it's important to live 'like an artist'; and whether the West is going to make it in the long run.The dial-up tone in the introduction was recorded by lintphishx and is used under a CC 3.0 License.

Charles discusses the Jacksonville Jaguars' victory before diving into the core of America's system of government: the separation of powers. The podcast explores the significance of separation of powers, the paradox of independence in federal agencies, the unitary executive theory, the direction of separation of powers, and the implications of the Chevron doctrine.

Political analyst and author Ruy Texeira discusses the current state of the Democratic Party with host Charles. They explore the 'shadow Democratic Party,' the soul of the party, Bill Clinton's successes, and the impact of abortion on Republicans. They also analyze the Virginia elections and debate whether demography is destiny.

Discussions on the horrors of October 7, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Hamas's actions, Israel's strategic preparations, the US-Israel alliance, and the interplay of American politics with the Israel-Gaza conflict.

In this episode, Yascha Mounk discusses his book on identity politics and its rapid spread. They explore the origins and negative consequences of identity politics, its influence on education, and the challenges of defending political moderation against radicalism.

On episode 44, Charles talks to NPR's Steve Inskeep about his excellent new book on Abraham Lincoln, Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America. Among the topics discussed are whether the book is a call for engagement in the modern era, whether practical politics gets a bad rap, what Lincoln really thought about African-Americans, whether Lincoln intuited that he was going die in office, what challenges are presented by the fact that Lincoln was murdered when he was, whether Lincoln's occasional dishonesty was justified, and what class-based "equality" meant in his era.The dial-up tone in the introduction was recorded by lintphishx and is used under a CC 3.0 License.

Heather Mac Donald discusses her book on race and merit, challenging diversity policies in institutions and standardized testing. They explore the impact of deconstructing Western art, evolution of literature, and addressing discrimination in universities.