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The Rioters Were Role-Playing
11 Feb 2021
The podcast discusses the disturbing nature of the rioters during the impeachment trial, noting their role-playing as avenging angels and villains akin to a ...
11 Feb 2021
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Unfrozen Caveman Impeachment
10 Feb 2021
The text discusses the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, questioning the effectiveness of Trump's lawyers and the House managers. It also touches on the deb...
10 Feb 2021
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The Democrats Are Bailing on Their Own Impeachment
9 Feb 2021
In a recent podcast episode, the focus is on the Democratic rush to quickly wrap up the Senate impeachment trial in order to move on to passing a $2 trillion...
9 Feb 2021
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The Super Bowl's War on Fun
8 Feb 2021
The podcast crew discusses the lackluster commercials at a recent Super Bowl and questions if we can still find enjoyment amidst ongoing public health restri...
8 Feb 2021
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Doing Too Much and Not Enough
5 Feb 2021
The Commentary podcast discusses the potential risks in the new stimulus package, highlighting Ben Sasse's criticism of Republicans in his state. The spotlig...
5 Feb 2021
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What Is the Proper Level of Crippling Despair?
4 Feb 2021
The House Republican conference recently voted against punishing Rep. Liz Cheney for her impeachment vote against Donald Trump but showed support for Rep. Ma...
4 Feb 2021
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The Great Escape from COVID
3 Feb 2021
The text discusses whether liberals will relax COVID restrictions once they are vaccinated and if the Biden administration is hesitant to engage in legal act...
3 Feb 2021
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The Political Future Is Being Decided Right Now
2 Feb 2021
The podcast discusses how President Joe Biden's approach to negotiating with Republicans or pushing through his own COVID relief package is crucial for his p...
2 Feb 2021
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Will Biden Play 'Let's Make a Deal'?
1 Feb 2021
In this podcast discussion, the topic of a potential negotiation between President Biden and ten Republicans regarding bipartisan COVID relief is raised. The...
1 Feb 2021
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Governor of Doom
29 Jan 2021
In this podcast episode, the focus is on criticizing Andrew Cuomo, the governor of New York, for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with a fellow Demo...
29 Jan 2021
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It’s All in the GameStop
28 Jan 2021
The COMMENTARY Podcast discusses the political and cultural significance of the Gamestop stock phenomenon, highlighting the unusual events surrounding its su...
28 Jan 2021
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Biden Unleashed
27 Jan 2021
In this podcast episode, the focus is on President Biden's flurry of executive orders, his support for critical race theory, and the stance of teachers' unio...
27 Jan 2021
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Who's Going to Look More Extreme?
26 Jan 2021
The podcast discusses whether Democrats risk appearing extreme by overplaying their hand politically in 2022, or if Republicans in states like Oregon are end...
26 Jan 2021
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Tell Us Something About COVID We Can Trust
25 Jan 2021
The podcast discusses the current state of confusion surrounding COVID-19, focusing on the reluctance of officials to be transparent about the pandemic. It h...
25 Jan 2021
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Acute Psychological Crisis Alert!
22 Jan 2021
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss a New York Times columnist's assertion of feeling emotionally trapped since the 2016 election and explore ways to ...
22 Jan 2021
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Is This What Biden's Voters Actually Want?
21 Jan 2021
In this analysis, the focus is on Joe Biden's initial executive actions and the criticism from his COVID czar regarding the lack of a plan, which is seen as ...
21 Jan 2021
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Inaugurating the Biden Era with Meghan McCain
20 Jan 2021
Meghan McCain, host of The View, discusses Joe Biden's inauguration, the aftermath of the Capitol riots on January 6, and the new era of hosting a daytime ta...
20 Jan 2021
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The Media Won't Quit Trump
19 Jan 2021
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the continued media focus on Donald Trump despite Joe Biden being the new president. The hosts find i...
19 Jan 2021
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Trump's Gift to Biden
18 Jan 2021
Bret Stephens, a new contributing editor for COMMENTARY, discusses in a podcast the importance of President Biden not undermining the Abraham Accords. The co...
18 Jan 2021
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Shall I Eat an Impeach?
14 Jan 2021
The podcast discusses the second impeachment of Donald Trump and the Senate's dilemma regarding his trial. It questions if the impeachment might infringe on ...
14 Jan 2021
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The Uncharted Waters of Impeachment 2
13 Jan 2021
In a podcast discussing the possible second impeachment of Donald Trump, the focus is on whether this is the best approach for addressing necessary actions a...
13 Jan 2021
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The Impeachment Calculation
12 Jan 2021
Congress is revisiting the topic of impeaching President Donald Trump, with Republicans feeling pressured and hesitant to support such a move, while Democrat...
12 Jan 2021
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Deplatform Shoes
11 Jan 2021
The podcast discusses various topics, including the repercussions of riots, Trump's removal from Twitter, Parler's removal from the internet, challenges faci...
11 Jan 2021
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The Long Fight Ahead
8 Jan 2021
In the aftermath of the Capitol Building siege, there is a discussion about the necessary consequences for such events to never happen again. Topics explored...
8 Jan 2021
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What Is to Be Done?
7 Jan 2021
The text discusses the insurrection led by Donald Trump, emphasizing its significance as a disturbing event in American political history. It prompts listene...
7 Jan 2021
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The Dems Take It All
6 Jan 2021
The podcast discusses the significance of the recent Democratic victories in Georgia, highlighting how the Republicans had control of the House, Senate, and ...
6 Jan 2021
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The Year That Changed Everything… 1971? Really?
5 Jan 2021
In a podcast discussion featuring Daniel Casse and his Wall Street Journal op-ed titled "The Future Turns 50 This Year," the focus is on the significant chan...
5 Jan 2021
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New Year, Same Old
4 Jan 2021
The podcast discusses current events at the beginning of 2021, including Trump's controversial phone call, Cuomo's handling of COVID-19, and the prevalence o...
4 Jan 2021
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One Last Parting Insult
23 Dec 2020
Outgoing President Donald Trump created controversy in his final days by disrupting negotiations over a new COVID relief bill and issuing pardons to three co...
23 Dec 2020
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We Ain’t No Delinquents, We’re Misunderstood
22 Dec 2020
The progressive left is moving away from solely advocating for decriminalization and is now focusing on decarceration, which challenges the current criminal ...
22 Dec 2020
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Build Back Smaller
21 Dec 2020
The discussed topics in the latest episode of the COMMENTARY podcast include the new round of stimulus, a more infectious strain of COVID-19 from the U.K., D...
21 Dec 2020
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Politicizing the Vaccine
18 Dec 2020
The podcast discusses the controversial ethical considerations in vaccine distribution, the role of luck and gratitude in American society, a notable turn of...
18 Dec 2020
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The Liberal Puritans
17 Dec 2020
The podcast discusses the criticism aimed at Republicans by the Biden team, questions if Biden was overly negative in his recent "I won" speech, and explores...
17 Dec 2020
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COVID Fundamentalists; Guilty and Framed
16 Dec 2020
Eli Lake discusses his essay "Guilty and Framed" on a podcast, addressing the issue of so-called COVID fundamentalists and questioning why certain doctors an...
16 Dec 2020
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What If Biden Is the Unprecedented One?
15 Dec 2020
The podcast suggests that Joe Biden's presidency may be unprecedented because he won't be the central figure dominating politics, as previous presidents have...
15 Dec 2020
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Time for a Little Media Bashing
14 Dec 2020
The podcast discusses whether the Right's rejection of Joe Biden's victory is a true revolution or a response to perceived media bias, exemplified by critici...
14 Dec 2020
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Will Biden Screw Up the Middle East?
11 Dec 2020
Dan Senor discusses the potential implications of a Biden administration in the Middle East, particularly in relation to the Abraham Accords and Israeli Prim...
11 Dec 2020
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Musk's Rockets' Red Glare
10 Dec 2020
James B. Meigs discusses the new space age we are living in, focusing on Elon Musk's SpaceX and their recent rocket launch that was a mix of success and fail...
10 Dec 2020
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The Permanent Constitutional Crisis
9 Dec 2020
In this discussion, it is noted that despite concerns over Donald Trump's behavior leading to legal crises, the anticipated dangers have not fully materializ...
9 Dec 2020
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P.J. O'Rourke Is Our Guest!
8 Dec 2020
P.J. O'Rourke, a first-time contributor to COMMENTARY magazine with his piece "Shamalot," joins the podcast to discuss JFK, Chinese spies, and Biden's cabine...
8 Dec 2020
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The Torment of Lockdowns
7 Dec 2020
Andrew Ferguson discusses the impact of lockdown culture on small businesses, the claims of the election being "stolen" from Donald Trump, and why the story ...
7 Dec 2020
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You Had to Be a Big Shot, Didn't You
4 Dec 2020
The podcast discusses the possibility of society dividing along vaccinated and non-vaccinated lines in the future, raising concerns about the implications of...
4 Dec 2020
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Are They Trying to Lose Georgia?
3 Dec 2020
This podcast episode discusses the unusual dynamics in the Senate runoffs in Georgia, highlighting conflicts within the Democratic party between well-known n...
3 Dec 2020
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Biden Condescends
2 Dec 2020
The podcast discusses President-elect Biden's comments about treating Trump voters with dignity and his eagerness to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal, along with...
2 Dec 2020
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The Elite Thinks It Knows Best
1 Dec 2020
In a podcast discussion, the topic of elite condescension and credentialism is highlighted, focusing on how the elite often believe they know best in advisin...
1 Dec 2020
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Emergencies Aren't Supposed to Last Forever
30 Nov 2020
The podcast discusses the Supreme Court's ruling on religious shutdowns, questioning the severity of the current COVID spike, and criticizes the response to ...
30 Nov 2020
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Whom Can We Trust? We Can Trust You.
25 Nov 2020
In a pre-Thanksgiving podcast episode, the discussion touches on the new CDC guidance on quarantining and a surprising statement made by Barack Obama about L...
25 Nov 2020
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Trump's Stolen-Election Gambit Is Over
24 Nov 2020
The text discusses the end of Donald Trump's efforts to dispute the 2020 election results and his decision to allow the transition to the new administration....
24 Nov 2020
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Trump's Stolen-Election Gambit Is Over
24 Nov 2020
Following Donald Trump's decision to allow the transition process to begin, it appears that his efforts to challenge the results of the election are coming t...
24 Nov 2020
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There Is No Kraken
23 Nov 2020
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the unraveling of the legal case surrounding Trump and the departure of his legal team, questioning whether it is ...
23 Nov 2020