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Jonathan Schanzer examines the fall of the Assad regime and its implications for Middle Eastern geopolitics, highlighting the complex power dynamics at play....

The episode discusses President Biden's apparent forgetfulness about American hostage Austin Tice, leading to questions about his competency amidst global po...

The podcast episode delves into discussions surrounding how certain political behaviors echo traits of banana republics, with a particular focus on proposed ...

The episode discusses the legal and social implications of a Supreme Court case concerning gender-affirming care for minors, highlighting various opinions am...

The panel discusses global political upheavals by examining South Korea's thwarted martial law and France's governmental instability, contrasting them with p...

The podcast episode explores the political ramifications of President Biden's controversial pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, and contrasts it with Donald Tru...

The podcast discusses President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, which raises questions about the Biden administration's approach to legal and...

Israel's recent decision to partake in a ceasefire with Hezbollah is analyzed, questioning whether this is a strategic move to restock weaponry or a necessit...

The episode discusses Israel's ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, influenced by potential international pressures, particularly from the United States, and ...

The episode discusses a series of troubling events, including the murder of a Chabad emissary in the UAE and increasing antisemitism in Canada, while explori...

The episode delves into the complexities surrounding Trump's transition, specifically focusing on his AG nominee Pam Bondi, and contrasts it with the peculia...

The episode discusses the increasing international pressure on Israel, notably through the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants against Netanyahu a...

The Commentary Magazine Podcast discusses Trump's controversial cabinet picks, Donald Trump's policy on transgender rights and its political implications. Th...

The podcast analyzes Donald Trump's wavering support for Matt Gaetz's nomination and explores the implications for other controversial nominees, as well as s...

Discussion focuses on the political landscape post-2024 U.S. election, featuring the challenge of maintaining rational discourse in the Trump-centric media e...

The discussion revolves around the controversial selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by President-elect Trump, amidst a broader context of public distrust in ...

The episode delves into the controversial appointment of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General and Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence in the Trump a...

The episode discusses the alarming rise of antisemitic incidents in Amsterdam and the United States, examining how societal and governmental factors have ena...

The episode delves into the implications of Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz, and Elise Stefanik taking on senior foreign-policy roles in a potential Trump administra...

The episode discusses key appointments in Trump's incoming administration, particularly focusing on the likely roles of Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador and...

The episode explores a horrific incident in Amsterdam, which the hosts describe as a modern-day pogrom, amidst a surge of antisemitic acts worldwide. The dis...

This episode discusses a violent, organized anti-Semitic attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, likening it to a modern-day pogrom reminiscent of Krista...

The episode examines the Democratic Party's post-election quandaries following Kamala Harris's concession speech, highlighting intra-party conflicts and publ...

The panel discusses the Democratic Party's blame game following Kamala Harris's concession speech and the implications of Donald Trump's election victory in ...

The hosts discuss Donald Trump's unexpected electoral victory in 2024, comparing it to his 2016 win, and analyze the political climate that led to this outco...

Donald Trump achieved a historic political comeback by securing his second presidential term, winning swing states and gaining support from diverse voter gro...

The November 5th, 2024, episode of The Commentary Magazine Podcast delves into the political climate and rhetoric leading up to the U.S. presidential electio...

The episode delves into the current U.S. election climate, with prominent public figures like Oprah and Joe Rogan suggesting it might be the last election. I...

Debate surrounds the potential outcomes of the upcoming election, with a focus on unexpected poll results and their implications. The panel discusses candida...

The Commentary Magazine Podcast discusses the upcoming election with a focus on the divergence between poll predictions and public sentiment, considering bot...

This episode highlights criticism of Senator Chuck Schumer for allegedly downplaying antisemitic incidents at Columbia University for partisan gain. The conv...

The podcast delves deep into allegations against Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for allegedly advising Columbia University to avoid discussing antisemi...

Chris Stirewalt joins the Commentary Magazine Podcast to discuss polling reliability and the phenomenon of herd polling, particularly as it pertains to the c...

Chris Stirewalt joins the Commentary Magazine Podcast to discuss polling dynamics, focusing on whether current polls are reliable, amidst discussions of pote...

Steve Kornacki joins the Commentary Magazine podcast to discuss key factors and battleground regions ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The conver...

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states. It al...

The episode discusses a recent antisemitic shooting in Chicago, exploring the reluctance of media and authorities to recognize it as a hate crime and the bro...

The episode discusses the Chicago shooting of an Orthodox Jew and broader media narratives on hate crimes, exploring how media and political figures respond ...

The episode discusses the political and media reaction to the shooting of a synagogue-goer in Chicago, questioning why the incident, which involved a suspect...

The episode discusses the strategic and operational implications of Israel's recent strike on Iran, with insights into the potential geopolitical consequence...

The episode discusses Israel's recent airstrike on Iran, revealing significant damage to Iran's military capacities and highlighting complex regional politic...

Dan Senor joins the Commentary Magazine Podcast to analyze Israel's recent military operation inside Iran, describing its strategic implications and potentia...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are tied in a national poll, raising concerns about Harris's campaign strategy, especially among Gen Z males who show increasi...

The podcast hosts discuss the perceived Democratic panic as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are tied in recent polls, highlighting a significant cultural shif...

The latest New York Times poll shows Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a dead heat, stirring Democratic anxiety. Analysis suggests a shift in male voter sent...

The podcast delves into Vice President Kamala Harris's recent media appearances, critiquing her lack of connection with voters and inadequate articulation of...

The podcast discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's recent performance at a CNN town hall amidst polling challenges and the Biden administration's foreign p...

The episode provides a critical analysis of Vice President Kamala Harris's town hall appearance on CNN, examining her responses and broader campaign strategi...

The episode discusses the political dynamics leading up to Election Day, focusing on Kamala Harris's campaign challenges and the media's role in shaping publ...

Kamala Harris struggles to articulate a winning strategy in her campaign while Donald Trump's numbers inch upwards in public opinion, despite controversial s...