The Dispatch Podcast

Derek Thompson from The Atlantic discusses the decline in face-to-face socializing in America due to smartphones, women turning to pets for companionship, challenges of raising kids in the digital age, and the fraternizing role of protests in creating temporary sense of community.

Discussion on passing Ukraine and Israel aid, intellectual history of the illiberal right, Heritage Foundation vs. Erick Erickson, defining conservatism, Columbia protests, genocidal language at Columbia, and exploring identity and stereotypes.

Israeli-born assistant professor at Columbia University, Shai Davidai, shares his experience of being denied entry to campus due to antisemitism. Discussions on Jewish student safety, administrative involvement in protests, and the challenges of navigating speech boundaries on college campuses.

Host Jamie interviews Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast, debating topics like young people's support for Palestine, woke curriculums in schools, sexual education, the potential impact of Trump's second term, and the differences between The Bulwark and The Dispatch.

Discussing high school drama in Congress over aid to Ukraine and Israel, threats to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. Analyzing Trump's bodega campaign tactics and Latino support. Examining the need for messianic figures in politics, Biden administration's stance on Israel, and cultural divide on spanking children.

Join Jamie and Pulitzer Prize winner Carlos Lozada as they discuss reading politicians' memoirs, insights from acknowledgments, Obama's presidency, The 1619 Project's impact, and the worst books by politicians. Dive into the art of political writing and the importance of well-written memoirs in understanding public figures.

Sarah, Steve, and Jonah discuss Donald Trump's abortion statement, the confusion in Republican abortion policy, Israel's pullout from southern Gaza, craziness on college campuses, Trump's 'Sister Souljah' moment, Hamas hostages, trust in NPR, and analysis of Trump's comments and 2022 midterm exit polls.

Former MSNBC host and Zeteo co-founder Mehdi Hasan joins for a heated debate on Israel's response to Hamas, discussing proportionality of force, casualty numbers, two-state solution feasibility, war crimes, and the US role in the conflict.

Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle joins for a lively discussion on Biden's stance on Israel, Florida's abortion law, California's housing crisis, and the challenges of political coalitions. They delve into Biden's balancing act, the implications of the abortion law on the election, and the complexities of housing development in California.

Former colonel and urban warfare expert John Spencer discusses Israel's tactics in Gaza, challenges in urban warfare, proportionality in conflict, and the impact of civilian casualties. He highlights the importance of fighting ignorance, misconceptions in warfare, and contrasting reactions to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.