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Compact Podcast

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Geoff Shullenberger, Ashley Frawley, and Matthew Schmitz discuss current events.

Episodes

Escape from Hollywood

The AfD gets labelled an extremist organization, and Trump plans to reopen Alcatraz and to impose tariffs on foreign film production. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

May 06, 202550 minEp. 210

Powering up, powering out

Trump makes a mineral deal with Ukraine, the liberal candidate wins the Canadian election, and Spain faces power outages. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

May 01, 202551 minEp. 209

Passing on

Pope Francis passes, Elon Musk departs from DC, and Zelensky and the Trump administration argue over peace in Ukraine. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Apr 25, 202558 minEp. 208

Send 'em back [to the moon]!

Controversy ensues over Trump's immigration policies and Lauren Sanchez leads an expedition to outer space. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Apr 15, 202548 minEp. 207

A Taxing Season

Trump's Liberation Day tariffs garner mixed reactions and White Lotus Season 3's finale disappoints. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Apr 09, 202554 minEp. 206

Happy Liberation Day!

Trump imposes tariffs on US trading partners, Maurine Le Pen is banned from candidacy, and Musk turns X into an AI machine. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Apr 02, 202553 minEp. 205

Compact Conversations: Jacob Savage

Jacob Savage joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece "The Vanishing White Male Writer." https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-vanishing-white-male-writer/ Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Mar 26, 202530 minEp. 204

Leaks and Losses

Bernie Sanders and AOC tour across the country, 23andMe goes bankrupt, and White House groupchats get leaked. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Mar 26, 202558 minEp. 203

Locking Down and Locking In

A new report on funding for gender ideology in the EU comes out, a new progressive agenda focused around abundance rolls out, and the fifth anniversary of the Covid lockdown is upon us. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Mar 20, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 202

Strike 'n Shake

The Trump administration makes moves against Columbia University's student protestors, Trump test drives a Tesla, and RFK has lunch at Steak 'n Shake. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Mar 13, 20251 hrEp. 201

Dustups and Breakdowns

Trump addresses a joint session with congress and has a dustup with Zelensky, and Meghan Markle releases a new Netflix series. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Mar 06, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 200

[Who's] Got a Golden Ticket

Andrew Tate makes his way to the United States, Trump institutes "golden visas," and the team discusses their Oscar picks. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Feb 28, 202553 minEp. 199

Father Knows Best(?)

Negotiations ensue between the United States and Russia, and the reproductive career of Elon Musk sparks controversy. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Feb 20, 202556 minEp. 198

The Super Bore

Trump and his DOGE team shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Super Bowl no longer features woke virtue signaling. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Feb 13, 202543 minEp. 197

The Rise of Dark Woke

Trump plans to redevelop Gaza and poses a tariff stand-off with Mexico and Canada, and Dark Woke arises. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Feb 06, 202542 minEp. 196

Turning the Cold Shoulder

The confirmations hearing for Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. begin, and a woman is sued in France for refusing to have sex with her husband. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Jan 28, 202555 minEp. 195

Who swore it best?

Trump is inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, and the team breaks everything down from the attendees to the fashion. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Jan 21, 202545 minEp. 194

Compact Conversations: Chris Cutrone

Chris Cutrone joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece "The Future Belongs to America. So Should Greenland." https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-future-belongs-to-america-so-should-greenland/ Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Jan 17, 202545 minEp. 193

Vibe Shift 2.0

The wildfires rage on in LA and corporate America undergoes a vibe shift in the aftermath of Trump's re-election. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Jan 16, 202550 minEp. 192

Trump's Taming or Triumph?

Trudeau resigns, right-wing populism triumphs (or gets tamed?), and and the rape-gang scandal continues. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Jan 09, 202545 minEp. 191

License to Resist

A terrorist kills revelers on Bourbon Street, debates over H1-B visas ensue, and "the Resistance" collapses. Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Jan 03, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 190

Compact Conversations: Gord Magill

Gord Magill joins Geoff Shullenberger and Ashley Frawley to discuss the future of Trump's relationship with Canada. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Dec 20, 202449 minEp. 189

The Christmas Wars Strike Back

The team discusses CNN's video of the release of a Syrian captive, the "war on Christmas," and our favorite Christmas movies. Ashley Frawley, Stephen Adubato, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Dec 18, 202450 minEp. 188

Farewell to Arms

Bashar al-Assad is ousted from Syria, Daniel Penny is acquitted, and the assassin of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is found. Ashley Frawley, Sohrab Ahmari, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Dec 11, 202449 minEp. 187

Compact Conversations: Holly Jean Buck

Holly Jean Buck joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her new Compact piece “The Rise of Green MAGA." https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-rise-of-green-maga/ Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Dec 06, 202436 minEp. 186

Killing it off

The UK considers assisted-suicide legislation and President Biden pardons his son, Hunter. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Dec 04, 202446 minEp. 185

Hits and Misses

Trump announces more cabinet picks, and Sohrab shares a big announcement. Sohrab Ahmari joins Geoff Shullenberger. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Nov 27, 202436 minEp. 184

Escalating Quickly

Biden authorizes escalations in Ukraine, Trump picks more cabinet members, and leftists debate among themselves. Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Nov 21, 202455 minEp. 183

Trumping the Odds

Trump announces his new cabinet appointments. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Nov 14, 202443 minEp. 182

Compact Conversations: Seneca Scott

Seneca Scott joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece “Black Oaklanders' Political Revolution." https://www.compactmag.com/article/black-oaklanders-political-revolution/ Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Nov 08, 202432 minEp. 181
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