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The Editors

National Reviewwww.nationalreview.com
Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review editors and writers Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Phil Klein, Noah Rothman, and Audrey Fahlberg, plus guests for political commentary you can't get anywhere else. Longing for a refreshing dose of sanity? All you need to do is tune in.
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Episodes

Episode 879: Maine Character Syndrome

Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Jim discuss the latest controversies around Graham Platner, whether Hasan Piker and Cenk Ugyur should have been banned from Britain, and the Trump's dropping his "weaponization fund." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 02, 20261 hr 13 min

Episode 878: Stroking Egos

Today on The Editors , Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Dan discuss Jill Biden's new book, Donald Trump's aborted plan to put himself on a $250 bill, and James Talarico's attempt to "moderate." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 20261 hr 19 min

Episode 877: Lone Star Status

Today on The Editors , Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Jim discuss the latest news from the war in Iran, Ken Paxton's defeat of John Cornyn in the Texas Senate primary, and the appeal of Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 20261 hr 2 min

Episode 876: Massie Goes Down

Today on The Editors , Rich, Phil, Noah, and Dan discuss Thomas Massie’s Kentucky loss, the DNC 2024 presidential race autopsy, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Andy’s piece “ AG Blanche Delivers Tax Audit Immunity to Trump, His Former Client ” Phil: Noah’s piece “ DNC Autopsy Exposes the Left’s ‘Gaza’ Excuse as Nonsense ” Noah: Jeff’s post “ The Unfinished Shambles of a DNC Autopsy Is Finally Released ” Dan: Kamden Mulder’s piece “ Violent Crime Spiked During Prosecutor Steve Descano’s Tenu...

May 22, 20261 hr 20 min

Episode 875: The War on Data Centers

Today on the Editors , Rich, Michael, Noah, and Dan discuss the left's data center meltdown, a sketchy slush fund, Noah’s new book, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Buckley’s commencement address “ Who Cares If Homer Nodded? ” MBD: Tevi Troy’s magazine piece “ The Manifest Tenacity of Lewis and Clark ” Noah: Andy’s post “ Terrorists Haven’t Just Taken Over Iran — They’ve Run It for 47 Years ” Dan: NR’s editorial “ Stop Trump’s Slush-Fund Boondoggle ” Light Items: Rich: Month away from peak d...

May 19, 20261 hr 7 min

Episode 874: Trump in China

Today on The Editors , Rich, MBD, Phil, and Noah discuss Trump’s trip to China, Kamal Harris’s radicalism, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Charlie’s post “ The Media Remain Blind to Democratic Radicalism ” MBD: Daniel J. Flynn’s piece “ Keeping America Prosperous — Far Beyond 250 ” Phil: Dan’s piece “ Disbarring John Eastman Breaks Yet Another Norm Against Lawfare " Noah: Rachel O'Donoghue's piece “ Time for the Times to Retract the Israeli-Rape Column ” Light Items: Rich: Late Antiquity by...

May 15, 20261 hr 4 min

Episode 873: Thunderclap in Virginia

Today on The Editors , Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Michael discuss the panic among Democrats over the Virginia Supreme Court's recent decision, Robert Kagan's Atlantic piece about Iran, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's ridiculous comments about billionaires. Editors’ picks: Rich: Also Jeff’s Carnival of Fools Charlie: John Gustavsson’s piece “ Why Nigel Farage Will Never Be Prime Minister ” MBD: Jeff’s Carnival of Fools “ Spencer Pratt Seems Like the Only Sane Man in Los Angeles Politics ” Noah: Jim’...

May 12, 20261 hr 11 min

Episode 872: Marco’s Moment

Today on The Editors , Rich, Charlie, Phil, and Dan discuss Marco Rubio’s recent comments, the data center freakout, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: NR’s editorial “ In Defense of Data Centers ” Charlie: Noah’s post “ That Same Old Song ” Phil: Jeff’s piece “ Katie Porter Gives California’s Game Away at the Debate ” Dan: Christopher Schneider’s piece “ I’m Not a Pundit, I Just Play One on TV ” Light Items: Rich: John Sterling Charlie: Trivia night Phil: Yankees Dan: Texas Sponsors: Vaer Cat...

May 07, 20261 hr 14 min

Episode 871: So Long, Spirit

Today on The Editors , Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the fall of Spirit Airlines, the latest out of the Strait of Hormuz, and rumblings about John Fetterman’s party affiliation. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Caroline’s piece “ Call Her Daddy Is Setting Women Back " Charlie: Andrew’s magazine piece “ Hitting the Mother Road: Rediscovering Route 66 ” Jim: NR’s editorial “’ Don’t Pull Out of Germany ” Noah: Dan’s interview “ Justice Gorsuch on 1776, His Court Colleagues, and the Patriotic-Education ...

May 05, 20261 hr 6 min

Episode 870: Maine Shakeup

Today on The Editors , Rich, Noah, Michael, and Dan discuss the SCOTUS ruling on racial gerrymandering, the Comey indictment, and the Maine Senate race. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Giorgia Meloni’s piece “ Why ‘Meritocracy’ Enrages the Left " Noah: Phil’s post “ Maine Shows Antisemitism Is a Shortcut to Success in the Modern Democratic Party ” MBD: Armond White’s piece “ The Rummage Sale of The Devil Wears Prada 2 ” Dan: Noah’s post “ The Monarchical Logic of Trump’s Tariffs ” Light Items: Rich: Hotel...

May 01, 20261 hr 11 min

Episode 869: Another Assassination Attempt

Today on The Editors , Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Michael discuss the attempted assassination on Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, some worrisome political angles of the Iran war, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: David L. Bahnsen’s magazine piece “ The Next Supply-Side Battle ” Charlie: Jim’s Jolt “ If You’re Going to Commit a Terrible Crime, Be Handsome First ” Jim: Michael’s piece “ The Assassination Doomscroll ” MBD: Charlie’s Corner post “ Barack Obama Is Still Annoying ” Lig...

Apr 28, 20261 hr 8 min

Episode 868: ‘Microlooting’ Madness

Today on The Editors , Rich, Charlie, Dan, and new panelist John Puri discuss the redistricting decision in Virginia, the allegations against the SPLC, and “microlooting.” Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dan Flynn’s piece “ What’s with the Allergy to Patriotism? ” Charlie: Eric Tung's magazine piece " Remembering the Originalist in Chief " Dan: David Bahnsen’s magazine piece “ The Next Supply-Side Battle ” John: NR’s editorial “ Don’t Lift Spirit ” Light Items: Rich: The Inheritance of Rome by Chris Wickh...

Apr 24, 20261 hr 19 min

Episode 867: Praising Clarence Thomas

Today on The Editors , Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the ongoing negotiations with Iran, the great Clarence Thomas, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Roy Eappen’s piece “ The Transgender House of Cards Just Came Crashing Down ” Charlie: Audrey Fahlberg’s magazine piece “ Does the Filibuster Have a Future? ” Jim: Judd’s Weekend Jolt “ The Phineas and Ferb Presidency " Noah: Brittany Bernstein’s piece “ Are the Eleven Dead or Missing U.S. Scientists Really Connected? ” Light Items: Rich:...

Apr 21, 20261 hr 17 min

Episode 866: Open or Closed?

Today on The Editors , Rich, MBD, Phil, and Dan discuss the current state of affairs around the Strait of Hormuz, Hasan Piker, Zohran Mamdani, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Also Andrew’s piece Dan: Jim’s post “ Europe Has Plenty of Oil, It Just Doesn’t Want to Use It ” MBD: Bryan A Garner’s magazine piece “ Trash Talk from the Oval Office ” Phil: Andrew Stuttaford’s magazine piece “ Hitting the Mother Road: Rediscovering Route 66 ” Light Items: Rich: NBC series The Fall and Rise of Dinkin...

Apr 17, 20261 hr 12 min

Episode 865: Strait Stand-Off

Today on The Editors , Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the United State’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary’s recent election, and much more. Editors’ Picks Rich: Jeff’s Carnival of Fools “ Everybody Knew About Eric Swalwell. Except You and Me " Charlie: Mike Coté’s piece “ Are There Really Alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz? " Jim: Henry Olsen’s piece “ Orbán’s Total Defeat ” Noah: Jim’s Jolt “ President Trump’s Self-Inflicted Divine Mess ” Light Items: R...

Apr 14, 20261 hr 17 min

Episode 864: Who Won?

Today on The Editors , Rich, Michael, Andrew, and Dan discuss the cease-fire, Trump’s outrage against far-right influencers, and some tension between the Vatican and the U.S. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Luther’s post " Why So Grim About Iran? " and John Puri’s post " A Strait-Up Debacle " MBD: Matthew X. Wilson’s piece “ Will Hungary Reject the European Consensus? ” Andrew: James Lilek’s piece “ Space Captures the Imagination ” Dan: Luther’s writings about the war Light Items: Rich: Kosher sushi MBD: ...

Apr 10, 20261 hr 19 min

Episode 863: Demo Day

Today on The Editors , Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the U.S. and Israel hitting Iran’s infrastructure, defense spending, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Jeff’s magazine piece “ A Journey to the End of Popular Culture ” Charlie: Rich’s piece “ Trump Wants More Guns — and Should Get Them ” Jim: Noah’s post “ Another Windfall for the Bottomless ‘Blue Texas’ Money Pit ” Noah: Andy’s piece “ The Iranian Sharia-Supremacist Regime and ‘Civilian’ Infrastructure ” Light Items: Rich: Balls an...

Apr 07, 20261 hr 18 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 30, 20241 hr 1 min

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

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Nov 17, 202240 min
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