The text criticizes John Podhoretz for making disparaging remarks about Jordan, calling the country "of very little use to the world" and suggesting its creation was illegitimate.

Midge Decter, a prominent cultural commentator, recently passed away.

In this podcast episode, John Podhoretz reflects on the life and ideas of his mother, Midge Decter, who recently passed away.

Bloomberg columnist Eli Lake discusses various topics in a podcast, including the transition in warfare in Ukraine, the ongoing Covid emergency, and the frustration caused by minor inconveniences imposed by progressive politicians, which may lead to a significant backlash among voters.

The text discusses the aftermath of the Afghanistan pullout on the Biden White House and the potential for a domestic political crisis.

In a discussion series pondering if New York City is declining, the focus of this episode is on Broadway, which halted its live theater performances on March 12, impacting the city's economy significantly.