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The Editors

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Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review writers like Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Jack Butler, and more for political commentary you can’t get anywhere else. Longing for a refreshing dose of sanity? All you need to do is tune in.

Episodes

Episode 750: Meet the Pres(ident)

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Christine Rosen's magazine piece “ How Low Can It Go? ” Charlie: Noah's piece “ Leave ‘Affluenza’ to the Left ” Jim: NR's Editors " Trump’s Anti-Abundance Agenda " Noah: Dan McLaughlin’s post “ Trump Has Hollywood’s Foreign Propaganda Problem Backwards ” Light Items: Rich: NBA playoffs Charlie: 1970 recording of Jesus Christ Superstar Jim: Adventures in lawn care Noah: Lawnmower saga, con’t Sponsors: Made In ExpressVPN DonorsTrust This podcast was edited and produced by Sar...

May 06, 20251 hr 4 min

Episode 749: Tax-Exemption Tizzy

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dan McLaughlin’s post “ Donald Trump Can’t Win by Giving the Malaise Speech ” Charlie: Rich’s piece “ We Need Cheap Stuff, and Lots of It ” MBD: WFB Jr.’s piece “ Tail Gunner Joe ” Dominic: Daniel Bunn's piece “ The Tax Code Should Not Be a Game of Hide-and-Seek ” Light Items: Rich: Capitals win Charlie: The Bunker with Anthony Hopkins MBD: Start of Little League Dominic: Conference at Purdue Sponsor: FastGrowingTrees This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Sc...

May 02, 20251 hr 7 min

Episode 748: Trump at 100

Editors’ Picks: Rich: John Hillen’s magazine piece “ The Fulcrum of History " Charlie: Caleb Petitt's piece " When Did the American Housing Affordability Crisis Begin? " Jim: Noah’s post “ Unofficial Excerpts from Kamala Harris’s Comeback Speech ” Noah: Jeff Blehar’s piece “ ‘Dark Woke’ Will Not Work for Democrats ” Light Items: Rich: Kevin Harlan Charlie: France Jim: His next-door neighbor’s birthday party Noah: Medieval Times Sponsors: Made In Otherwise Objectionable , a new podcast from CEI T...

Apr 29, 20251 hr 25 min

Episode 747: A Dizzying Drop

Editors’ Picks: Rich: David Zimmermann's piece " When ‘Made in America’ Isn’t an Option, Small Business Owners Facing Tariffs Have Nowhere to Go " Ramesh: Douglas Murray's magazine piece " Israel Understands the Enemy It Faces — Do the Rest of Us? " MBD: Jack’s magazine piece " RFK Jr.’s MAHA Brouhaha " Phil: Jeff Blehar’s post " DNC Sends David Hogg to the Abattoir " Light Items: Rich: Yankees all-time lineup Ramesh: Crumbl Cookies MBD: After Stoicism by Thomas Ward Phil: NFL Draft Sponsors: Fa...

Apr 25, 202557 min

Episode 746: Powell, the Pentagon, and the Pope

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Noah’s post “ We Are Not at War with Venezuela ” Noah: Becket Adams’s weekend column “ Yes, There Is a Left-Wing Violence Problem in This Country ” MBD: Rich's piece " Abrego Garcia Gamed the System " Jim: Jeff Blehar’s newsletter “ It’s Easy to ‘Wing It’ Until You Actually Have to Fly ” Light Items: Rich: Spring cleaning Noah: Easter meal MBD: In Ireland during the Masters Jim: Final robotics competition of the year Sponsor: Otherwise Objectionable , a new podcast from CEI...

Apr 22, 202557 min

Episode 745: Israel, Iran, and Us

Editors’ Picks: Rich: NR’s webathon Phil: Ryan Mills’s piece “ North America’s Auto Supply Chain Took Decades to Build. Trump’s Tariffs Could Crush It ” Ramesh: Vahaken Mouradian's magazine piece " American Becoming: The Making of a New U.S. Citizen " Dominic: Christian Schneider’s piece “ Universities Get Schooled on Federal Funding ” Light Items: Rich: Going to Milwaukee Phil: Aaron Judge Ramesh: Books for Lent by Edward Feser Dominic: Rest Is History club subscription Sponsors: DonorsTrust Fa...

Apr 17, 20251 hr 4 min

Episode 744: Exemption Examples

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Audrey Fahlberg’s Morning Jolt today " Republicans Weigh Raising Taxes on Highest Earners " Noah: Rich’s piece “ Howard Lutnick Makes No Sense ” Phil: Andy’s post “ Salvadoran President’s Remarks Do Not Alter Trump Administration’s Duty to Comply with Court Order to Facilitate Detainee’s Return ” Jack: Jeff’s piece “ Trump Tests the True Limits of Presidential Power ” Light Items: Rich: His Nespresso machine Noah: NRI Phil: Shout-out to his parents on their wedding annivers...

Apr 15, 20251 hr

Episode 743: High Pressure

Rich, Charlie, Dominic, and Audrey discuss the latest in the trade war, the budget vote in the House of Representatives, and Trump's executive order to restore high-pressure showers.

Apr 11, 20251 hr 8 min

Episode 742: Import, Export, Deport, Exhort

Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Phil discuss the ongoing fallout from Donald Trump's tariffs, the Supreme Court's decision in the Alien Enemies Act case, and the progressive protests that have sprung up around the country.

Apr 08, 20251 hr 13 min

Episode 741: Where Were You on 'Liberation Day'?

Editors' Picks: Rich: Haley's piece " Female Fencer Disqualified from Tournament After Refusing to Compete Against Trans-Identifying Male " MBD: William F. Buckley Jr.'s " Senator Buckley's Proposal " Dominic: Russ Latino's " Mississippi Is on the Move with Conservative Reforms " Light Items: Rich: An unfortunate calf tear Charlie: Oxford-Cambridge dinner MBD: Watching 'Mob Land' Dominic: Discovered '30 Rock'...

Apr 04, 20251 hr 7 min

Episode 740: Tax Travails

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Christian Schneider's piece " The Supreme Court Killed March Madness " Charlie: Audrey Fahlberg’s magazine piece " How John Thune Plans to Deliver " Phil: WFB Jr.'s piece " Ayn Rand, R.I.P. " Noah: Dan’s piece “ Trump-Targeted Law Firm Paul Weiss Was Already Bending the Knee, in Another Direction ” Light Items: Rich: Borg vs McEnroe Charlie: The far reaches of Wisconsin Phil: Smoke alarm scare Noah: His wife’s birthday Sponsors: FastGrowingTrees The Otherwise Objectionable ...

Apr 01, 20251 hr 5 min

Episode 739: Trump Pulls the Trigger on Auto Tariffs

Editors’ Picks: Rich: NR's editorial " Securing the Seas Is Deeply American " Charlie: Dominic's magazine cover story " Free Trade Is How You Live Your Life " MBD: Richard Reinsch's magazine piece " Burnham’s Counterrevolution " Dominic: Audrey’s piece " Senate Republicans Are Surprised and Disappointed That the White House Pulled Stefanik’s Nomination " Light Items: Rich: Hearts of Darkness documentary Charlie: Bad blood test experience MBD: The Studio Dominic: Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk Spons...

Mar 28, 20251 hr 13 min

Episode 738: Signaling Disaster

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dan's post " Canada’s Liberals Think Trump Has Saved Them " Jim: The Ideas Summit Noah: John Noonan's piece " America Needs Good Men Like Mike Waltz " MBD: Andrew Stuttaford's post " The Ozempic Economy: Adjusting to Longer Life Expectancy " Light Items: Rich: March Madness disappointment Jim: College tour Noah: End of the tractor saga MBD: Guy Ritchie movies Sponsors: FastGrowingTrees Otherwise Objectionable , a new podcast series from CEI This podcast was edited and produ...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 9 min

Episode 737: Live from D.C.

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Also Andy’s work Charlie: Andy McCarthy’s work MBD: Abigail’s post " ‘Vagina Museum’ Raises Money to Stay Open, for Now " and piece " San Francisco Spa Defends Push for ‘Phallus-Free Environment’ " Noah: Jim Geraghty’s Jolt “ Putin Is Playing Trump ” Phil: Rich’s JFK piece " Sorry, Everyone — Oswald Still Acted Alone " Light Items: Rich: The Black Bag Charlie: His son’s birthday MBD: His daughter’s dance school success Noah: The Ideas Summit Phil: Time travel Sponsors: Expr...

Mar 21, 202559 min

Episode 736: Are The Houthis Getting What They Deserve?

Rich: Charlie’s piece " Blow the Houthis Out of the Water " Charlie: Dan’s post “ Democrats Are More Unpopular Than Ever ” Jim: Andy’s post " Trump Admin Defying Judge over Hearing About Its Earlier Defiance " Noah: Rich’s piece " If AOC Is the Democratic Future, the Party Is Even Worse Off Than We Think " Light Items: Rich: Cracking eggs Charlie: Universal Studios Jim: Robotics (again) Noah: Garage Night Sponsors: Made In The Otherwise Objectionable podcast from CEI This podcast was edited and ...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 6 min

Episode 735: Tariffying Canada

Today on The Editors, Rich, Dominic, Noah, and MBD discuss whether the U.S. can legally deport Mahmoud Khalil, whether or not President Trump can annex Canada, the administration's recently announced 25% tariff on European alcoholic beverages, and Senator Chuck Schumer's decision to vote for the GOP's continuing resolution.

Mar 14, 202558 min

Episode 734: The Market Takes a Tumble

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Also Andy’s pieces Phil: Andy’s post " What’s the Best Argument for Columbia Agitator’s Arrest and Deportation? " and piece " Can Trump Deport a Green-Card-Holding, Pro-Hamas Columbia Grad? " Jim: Audrey’s piece " In the Air with President Donald Trump " Audrey: Jim’s Jolt " Get Ready for the Democratic Retreat on Trans Athletes " Light Items: Rich: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Phil: The Jets' new quarterback Jim: High school robotics competition Audrey: Air Force One ride Spon...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 2 min

Episode 733: Tariff Whiplash

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Jim’s Jolt " Get Ready for the Democratic Retreat on Trans Athletes " Charlie: Dominic’s post " Why Wait to Use the Tariff Magic Wand? " Phil: Yuval Levin's post " Cut Spending by Using the Law, Not by Breaking It " Dominic: Jim’s post " Hey, Remember That TikTok Ban? " Light Items: Rich: Sartorial success Charlie: Visiting Gainesville Phil: Couch fiasco Dominic: The American Shakespeare Center Sponsors: Moink FastGrowingTrees DonorsTrust This podcast was edited and produce...

Mar 07, 20251 hr 13 min

Episode 732: What Happened in the Oval Office?

Editors Picks: Rich: Luther’s post “ It Is Time to Be Done with Ukraine ” Charlie: NR's editorial " The Loathsome Tate Brothers " MBD: Abigail’s post " Terror in the U.K.? " Andrew: Christian Schneider's piece " Trump Should Take a Bite out of Nonsensical Laws " Light Items: Rich: Field of Dreams Charlie: Boys are morons MBD: Fountains of Wayne Andrew: Studying Spanish with his son Sponsors: Made In ExpressVPN This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte....

Mar 03, 20251 hr 9 min

Episode 731: Bezos Makes His Move

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Also Haley’s post Charlie: Noah’s magazine piece “ They Think We’re Stupid ” MBD: Noah’s piece “ The Conservative Lifestyle Is Suddenly in Fashion ” Jack: Haley Strack’s post “ No Welcome Mat for the Tate Brothers ” Light Items: Rich: Tampa, Fla. Charlie: Watching (select) Fawlty Towers episodes with his kids MBD: Spring Training Jack: Running with a friend NRI Ideas Summit This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte....

Feb 28, 20251 hr 6 min

Episode 730: DOGE Days

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Seth Cropsey’s piece " Why We Need a Trillion-Dollar Defense Budget " Charlie: Jeff’s newsletter " The Most Effective Leader Senate Republicans Ever Had " Noah: David Bahnsen’s piece " Curb Your Hysteria " Dominic: Jack Fowler’s post ‘ Remembering Buckley’s Profound Classic, Up from Liberalism ’ Light Items: Rich: Yankees’ Spring Training Charlie: a local French restaurant Noah: Trash Dominic: FreeCon Sponsors: The Herzog Foundation The Strategy Dialogues by John Hillen Thi...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 9 min

Episode 671: Don't Pack the Court

Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the Biden-Harris plan to pack the Supreme Court, what version of Kamala Harris will run for president, and who Harris will choose as her VP.

Jul 30, 20241 hr 1 min

Special Episode: How to Fix the Grid, with Brad Viator [489]

ClearPath’s mission is to develop and advance policies that accelerate breakthrough innovations that reduce emissions in the energy and industrial sectors. To advance that mission, we develop cutting-edge policy solutions on clean energy and industrial innovation. An entrepreneurial, strategic nonprofit, ClearPath (501(c)(3)) collaborates with public- and private-sector stakeholders on innovations in nuclear energy, carbon capture, hydropower, natural gas, geothermal, energy storage, and heavy i...

Nov 17, 202240 min
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