The Ricochet Podcast

Weekly episodes of Ricochet’s flagship podcast feature our hosts James Lileks, Steve Hayward, Charles C. W. Cooke, and guests discussing the issues of the week.

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Episodes

Got The Fever

This week on the podcast, new minted CNN Chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper stops by to discuss his new book The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor as well as the politics of covering…politics. Then, our old friend Bill Kristol joins for a bracing conversation about no less than the future of the party and the conservative movement. Nothing like a little light conversation for your... Source

Jan 10, 2013•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 151

At Large And Nationwide

First podcast of 2013 and it’s a doozy: Rob Long checks in from Paris and New York, Peter reveals his secret workout routine, and James explains how to have a successful New Year’s Eve. Later, AEI president Arthur Brooks joins to discuss the fiscal cliff and what Boehner should have done. Then, Governor Mitch Daniels joins us for his final interview as the chief executive of Indiana. Source

Jan 05, 2013•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 150

The Diner 2012 Christmas Special

Ricochet members, here’s a treat especially for you, courtesy of James Lileks: A special edition of James’ legendary radio show (and later, a podcast) The Diner. Not a member? No worries — you can join right now and be listening to this audio goodness in mere moments. A note of introduction from James himself: Christmas music ranges from the glorious to the banal to the utterly unlistenable... Source

Dec 24, 2012•44 min•Ep. 149

Figgy Pudding

This week we take on guns, super heroes, the meaning of Christmas, the people who ring the bells, and parse that darned figgy pudding song. And yes, of course we give an update on the state of Ricochet. It’s the last Ricochet Podcast of 2012 (but not the last ever, we promise). Thanks for another great year, folks. We’ll see you on January 4th. Merry Christmas, everyone! Music from this week’s... Source

Dec 20, 2012•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 148

A Punch In The Nose

This week on the Ricochet Podcast, we’re joined by political consultant Mike Murphy for a look at the GOP’s future. Are demographics destiny? Is gay marriage a bellwether issue. We tackle those issues ourselves, with Mike, and later with The Transom’s (required reading around these parts) Ben Domenech, who takes the opposing view from Mike. It’s a passionate and spirited conversation about right... Source

Dec 14, 2012•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 147

Greg Gutfeld and The Joy of Hate

This week, Greg Gutfeld, host of Fox News’ The Five and Red Eye stops by to talk about his new book The Joy of Hate: How to Triumph over Whiners in the Age of Phony Outrage. Also, Romney visits Costco, fiscal cliffs, incentivizing birth rates, Jon Stewart vs. Greg Gutfeld, “The Boss” becomes the “The Man”, big box store heath care, a tax plan debate, and a Ricochet Podcast tribute to jazz great... Source...

Dec 06, 2012•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 146

Question Time

The Ricochet Podcast has returned from the high seas and this week it’s all about you, the Ricochet Member. Rob, James, and Peter answer your questions on the election, the best way to deal with the opposition, the way forward for the GOP, who takes care of Rob’s dog when he’s galavanting around the globe, and much more. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions, we’ll do this again in a few... Source

Nov 30, 2012•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 145

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