This week, Ben Domenech is joined by Miranda Devine, New York Post Columnist, and FOX News Contributor to discuss some of the major problems they see in reporting and modern media. Miranda shares her experience covering stories other mainstream media outlets won’t, and her thoughts on the lessons she’s taken away since 9/11. Miranda also shares insight into her new book, Laptop From Hell: Hunter Biden, Big Tech, and the Dirty Secrets the President Tried to Hide Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech ...
Sep 13, 2021•58 min
This week, Ben takes a look back at a conversation with baseball writer and statistician, Bill James. Bill weighs in on which reforms the MLB can implement to improve game play and fan engagement. They also explore the intersection of politics and culture in professional sports, and Major League Baseball’s recent decision to move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta, Georgia in response to a Republican voting rights bill. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Sep 07, 2021•45 min
This week, Ben Domenech is joined by Golden State Warriors Beat Reporter for The Athletic and House of Strauss newsletter founder Ethan Strauss to discuss what political and cultural dynamics are affecting sports media. Ethan shares his perspective on why sports journalists and columnists speak out on social media as a moral authority when responding to events in society. He also explains how "wokeness" and the increase of drastically opposing viewpoints have changed the way people interact on m...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This week, Ben Domenech is joined by Co-Founder and Principal of The Marathon Initiative Elbridge Colby to discuss America’s involvement in the Afghanistan crisis. Elbridge shares his take on President Joe Biden’s responses in a recent interview with George Stephanopoulos. He also shares his thoughts on American policy and the true purpose of our government. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2021•48 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Byron York, Fox News Contributor, and Chief Political Correspondent at The Washington Examiner. As Afghanistan falls to the Taliban, Byron breaks down the United States' presence in the region over the last 20 years. They discuss the actions of the Biden administration, the goals of previous administrations, and the long-term ramifications of this event on the way the Biden White House is covere...
Aug 16, 2021•45 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Jimmy Failla, host of FOX Across America, a comedian, and former NYC cab driver. This week, Jimmy shares his perspective on politics as a native New Yorker, giving this week's episode a touch of comedy when discussing the ridiculousness of NY politics, and how they are rich with irony, personal conflict, and overall stupidity. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Savannah Edwards, aka @thisissavvy, a viral Tik-Tok content creator and social media influencer. On this episode, Savannah discusses her thoughts on our current socio-cultural moment, the importance of Patriotism and Christianity in her messages on the social media platform and the correct role of the American "free" press. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Aug 02, 2021•45 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Darryl Cooper, aka @martyrmade, the Host of The MartyrMade Podcast and Co-host of The Unraveling Podcast with Jocko Willink. Earlier this month, Darryl Cooper tweeted a thread about why supporters of President Trump believe the 2020 election was stolen. That thread went so viral, that Cooper's followers increased by the tens of thousands and Tucker Carlson read the tweets aloud on Tucker Carlson...
Jul 26, 2021•58 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher, and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Mike Gonzalez, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy Senior Fellow and Angeles T. Arredondo E Pluribus Unum Fellow at the Heritage Foundation. In this conversation, Mike and Ben discuss the pro-liberty protests in Cuba in response to the failings of the Cuban government, the Biden Administration's response to this outcry, and the influence of far-left groups like Black Lives Matte...
Jul 19, 2021•46 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher, and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Voddie Baucham Jr, the author of "Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe," and other titles. In this conversation, Ben and Voddie discuss the secularization of American culture and the influence of Critical Race Theory on society. They also discuss what fatherhood and faith have taught them about our modern times. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech Lear...
Jul 12, 2021•57 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher, and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Charles Murray, the author of "Facing Reality: Two Truths About Race in America," "The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life," and other titles. In this conversation, Ben and Charles discuss the state of identity politics in the American mainstream, the influence of traditional media in the popularity of "wokeness," and the wealthy "elites'" lack of respect for tradition...
Jul 05, 2021•54 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher, and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Michael Knowles, the host of "The Michael Knowles Show" and author of "Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds." In this conversation, Michael and Ben discuss the power of language in today's political landscape. They touch on the use of "Critical Race Theory," "Defund The Police," and LQBTQ+ issues as political fodder, the censorship of the Right, and claims that Knowles himself is "i...
Jun 28, 2021•48 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher, and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes David Marcus, Columnist, and author of, Charade: The True Story of the Coronavirus Crisis. In this conversation, Marcus discusses the broad polarization in Coronavirus response and the future of our cultural-political landscape in the wake of the pandemic. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 21, 2021•48 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher, and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes John Daniel Davidson, Political Editor at The Federalist. In this conversation, John and Ben discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to Latin America, the state of migrant workers and families at the U.S. Southern Border, and the ongoing challenges cartels at the border post to the United States. They also discuss the Biden Administration's plan to address the "root causes" of illegal immigr...
Jun 14, 2021•48 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Representative Michael Gallagher (R-WI). In this conversation, Rep. Gallagher and Ben discuss the Congressman's inquiry into the origins of COVID-19 and possible foul-play by the Chinese Communist Party in the management of the virus. Rep. Gallagher also shares what he thinks the United States can do to address this issue and the conditions in our own country that allowed for the 'lab leak theor...
Jun 07, 2021•43 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Amber Smith, Former Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Outreach, former U.S. Army OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot, and Air Mission Commander in the 101st Airborne Division. In this conversation, Amber and Ben reflect on the challenges of the military as the country faces a growing divide between civilians and those who have served in the armed forces. Amber also weighs in on ...
Jun 01, 2021•36 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Avi Loeb, the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University, and the author of Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth. In this conversation, Avi discusses a possible hypothesis about the long-term survival of the human species, our continued attempts at connecting with extraterrestrial life, recently declassified U.S. Navy footage of U.F.Os and other sc...
May 24, 2021•50 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Will Jordan, "The Critical Drinker." A professional writer and YouTuber specializing in film criticism with special emphasis on the Marvel franchise, and other similar "superhero" genres. In this conversation, Will discusses what he perceives to be the overwhelmingly "woke" tone Hollywood has taken at the expense of its films. He explains how high-level film creators and producers have become "S...
May 17, 2021•47 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Sohrab Ahmari, Op-Ed Editor at the New York Post and the author of the Unbroken Thread: Discovering the Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos. In this conversation, Ahmari discusses how the birth of his son, and the martyrdom of Catholic Saint Maximilian Kolbe inspired his latest book, his conversion to Catholicism, the writings of C.S. Lewis, and more. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech Learn m...
May 10, 2021•46 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Niall Ferguson, Ph.D. Dr. Ferguson is the Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and the author of a number of titles including Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe. In this conversation, Dr. Ferguson and Ben discuss what past pandemics can tell us about the possible long-term impacts of COVID-19, how the Coronavirus became a catalyst for institutional mistrus...
May 03, 2021•49 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Martin Kulldorff, PhD and Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD. In this conversation, Dr. Kulldorff and Dr. Bhattacharya discuss how to improve trust in public health overall, the problems with mass lockdowns and COVID-19, and their thoughts on vaccinations and vaccine passports. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2021•35 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes comedian, author and host of the Adam Carolla Show, Adam Carolla. In this conversation, Ben and Adam discuss the changing "woke" culture within the comedy world, Adam shares what would help late night television return to its former glory and what he believes is his key to success. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 19, 2021•36 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes baseball writer and statistician, Bill James. Bill weighs in on which reforms the MLB can implement to improve game play and fan engagement. They also explore the intersection of politics and culture in professional sports, and Major League Baseball's recent decision to move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta, Georgia in response to a Republican voting rights bill. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenec...
Apr 12, 2021•48 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes American author and journalist, Lionel Shriver. In this conversation, Shriver explains why she believes Britons are reveling “in being ordered about and told what to do,” throughout the pandemic. They discuss Shriver's love of difficult people, those who question the rules, and the importance of liberty and freedom in the time of COVID-19. Later, Shriver previews her upcoming novel, Should We St...
Apr 05, 2021•50 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes Senator Josh Hawley, (R-MO). In this conversation, Senator Hawley explains his legislative philosophy, his commitment to the preservation of conservative ideals and his interest in challenging corporate giants in big tech and big business. They also touch on his recent press coverage, including a piece in Reason Magazine calling his agenda "Toxic Populism." Finally, Senator Hawley gives his thou...
Mar 29, 2021•54 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes journalist and attorney Abigail Shrier, the author of Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters. In this discussion, Shrier explains the startling numbers behind increased gender dysphoria among young women in the United States, the challenges she has faced in advocating for her work, and her testimony before congress on H.R.5, The Equality Act. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bd...
Mar 22, 2021•55 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech, publisher and co-founder of The Federalist, as he welcomes political data scientist David Shor, the Head of Data Science at OpenLabs R&D and a Senior Fellow at The Center for The American Progress Action Fund. In this discussion, David explains what the available data can tell us about the American electorate, partisanship, and candidacy in American elections over the last decade. Follow Ben on Twitter: @bdomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Mar 15, 2021•58 min
Dive into the fray with host Ben Domenech publisher, and co-founder of The Federalist this week as he welcomes author, race relations expert and Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution, Shelby Steele. In this discussion, Shelby shares how the conversation around race has changed over his lifetime, he helps explain the difference between equality and equity in America and what he sees as some of the larger issues facing race in the country today. Learn more about your ad choices...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr
Each week Ben Domenech offers his perspective on the latest news of the day. With a new episode available each Monday, the program will follow the publisher and co-founder of The Federalist as he welcomes politicians, authors, musicians and journalists for engaging interviews that go beyond the day’s headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 02, 2021•1 min
