The Mona Charen Show

The podcast discusses the GOP House's move towards impeaching Biden and the Supreme Court's potential action on Trump's 'immunity'. They also touch on the effectiveness of activism, Congress's approval barring a president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO, and a plan to save Harvard. Other topics include fixing the Insurrection Act, Andre Braugher's death, and the US's pivot away from world leadership.

Democracy scholar Rachel Kleinfeld joins Beg to Differ to discuss polarization, violence, the GOP, the rule of law, Ivy League hypocrites, and more.highlights / lowlightsMona Charen: What Is Happening at the Columbia School of Social Work? by Pamela PaulDamon Linker: A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable. We should stop pretending. and The Trump dictatorship: How to stop it, both by Robert KaganBill Galston: The troubling testimony of Ivy League professors before the House on anti-semitism on campus.Linda Chavez: Why Dostoevsky Loved Humanity and Hated the Jews by Gary Saul Morson

Noah Smith joins to talk about the border crisis and its political implications as well as Haley's surge (if it is one). highlights / lowlights Mona Charen: An Insider’s Guide to the Most Important Story on Earth by Matti Friedman (Tablet) and What the Media Gets Wrong About Israel by Matti Friedman (The Atlantic) Noah Smith: People are realizing that the Arsenal of Democracy is gone Damon Linker: The global demographics Twitter / X account @nonebusinesshey Bill Galston: Israel Knew Hamas’s Attack Plan More Than a Year Ago by Ronen Bergman and Adam Goldman (NYTimes) Linda Chavez:  Once again: Speaking freely doesn’t mean speaking without consequence, by Philip Bump (WAPO)

Israeli journalist Amir Tibon joins Mona Charen to discuss surviving a terrorist attack, Biden's support for Israel and progressive reactions, collapse of support for Netanyahu, options for Gaza's rule, and hopes for improved security and trustworthy leadership.

The Economist's Idrees Kahloon joins to discuss whether Israel is losing the propaganda war; Biden's chances to revive his popularity, and Nikki Haley's narrow shot at the brass ring.highlights / lowlights Linda Chavez: Sweeping Raids, Giant Camps and Mass Deportations: Inside Trump’s 2025 Immigration Plans (NYT) Idrees Khaloon: The George Santos House Ethics Committee Report.Damon Linker: Some young Americans on TikTok say they sympathize with Osama bin Laden (CNN) Mona Charen: Ukraine Indicts Officials Linked to Efforts to Investigate the BidensBill Galston: Senator Mullin's Senate Fight Club

Chris Cillizza and Will Saletan join the crew to discuss election outcomes, the GOP debate, generational divide about Israel, and polls. They also touch on abortion's impact on elections, Biden's weaknesses, and banning cell phones at schools.

NY Times journalist Bret Stephens joins the panel to analyze the Gaza war, America's declining stomach for world leadership, the House's new speaker, and sagging GOP support for Ukraine.

In this podcast, they discuss Biden's response to the attacks on Palestinians, the challenges in avoiding a wider conflict, and the impact on his reelection campaign. They also delve into the partisan conflicts over Iran, government funding, and the new speaker. They touch on highlights and lowlights of the week, discuss challenges in reaching a common understanding, and mention positive news of economic growth and a lawsuit against Meta.

Yascha Mounk, expert on politics, discusses the press's credulity in reporting the Gaza hospital story and highlights the shift in media coverage. Other topics include the impact of identity politics on society, the challenges within the Republican Party, and the heroism of retired Israeli military officials during emergencies.

Prof. Gil Troy of McGill University joins from Jerusalem to talk about Hamas, Israel's response, the left's excusing of terrorists, and a silver lining in a horrible week. highlights / lowlights LINDA: After Hamas onslaught, Trump criticizes Israel, calls Gallant a ‘jerk’ GIL: Lowlight: The attack on Israel Highlight: The generosity of the world in response BILL: The continuing saga of Cornel West. DAMON: A hardcore advocate for "Greater Romania" could be the country's next president MONA: Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department.