The Commentary Magazine Podcast
Commentary Magazine
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Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 4min
Israel's Miracle and Washington's Mess
On the occasion of Israel's 75th anniversary, the podcast takes a look at why Israel has become a financial powerhouse while India (which gained independence in the same year) remains so economically problematic. And then, speaking of being economically problematic, we talk about the debt ceiling. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 13min
Day 1 of the Biden Reelect
Eli Lake joins the podcast today to talk about what on earth is going on with the Georgia investigation into Donald Trump, the meaning of Joe Biden's reelection video announcement, and the defenestration of Tucker Carlson. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 9min
Hunter Seekers
Today's podcast discusses the upcoming Biden reelection announcement and the fact that it is happening just as the hijinks surrounding the media and intelligence efforts to suppress the news from Hunter Biden's laptop become ever more scandalous. Also, why is Biden's press secretary criticizing Americans trapped in the middle of a Sudanese civil war? Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 10min
Why We're Not Liberals
On today's podcast we reflect on the kinds of coercive policies advocated by Americans on the Left that harden our resolve as conservatives, taking off from the news that people with good credit are about to be charged extra money to support people with bad credit. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 2min
Shooting Strangers and Iranian Dangers
Jonathan Schanzer, Middle East expert, joins us to discuss a four-pronged threat to Israel led by Iran. But before we get to that we talk about the spate of false stranger-danger shootings across the country and what it might mean. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 6min
Fox Hunt
Eliana Johnson joins the podcast today to assess the damage to Fox News Channel from its colossal settlement with Dominion, after which we look at the damage done to Ron DeSantis over the past couple of weeks. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2023 • 1h 9min
Israel and the New Paganism
Liel Leibovitz joins the podcast today to discuss his lead article in the May COMMENTARY, "The Return of Paganism." But before that, he gives us his impressions of the political situation in his native country, Israel. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 6min
Who Benefits from the Leaks?
On today's podcast, the leak story gets more complicated, Chicago gets more lawless, and the New York Times gets more gaslighty. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023 • 1h 19min
Jack the Leaker and Joe the Dodderer
Today's podcast expresses bewilderment at the developing facts surrounding the terrible military leaks and the arrest of Jack Teixeira, gamer and social-media guy. And views the increasing bewilderment of Joe Biden on his Ireland trip with alarm and what it might portend for his reelection. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 14min
Check Your Facts
Our tech columnist, James B. Meigs, joins the podcast today to talk about the kid who leaked the intelligence documents, the lab-leak hypothesis and those who lied about it, and fact-checking the fact checkers. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
