

The Dispatch Podcast
The Dispatch
Host Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Megan McArdle and guests for a thoughtful discussion on politics, policy and culture.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 9min
About That NBC News Drama ... | Roundtable
Former NBC News employee Ronna McDaniel's hiring and firing sparks discussions on ideological purity in media, the challenges of hiring partisans in newsrooms, and the evolving definition of RINO. The crew shares their experiences in news outlets, analyzes McDaniel's Meet the Press interview, and discusses the lack of truthfulness in news outlets. They also touch on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s ballot-access dilemma.

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Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Blindspots of Partisan Media | Interview: Brian Stelter
In this podcast episode, Brian Stelter and Jamie discuss overcorrecting coverage of Trump, COVID-19 reporting, and the challenges of reporting on race riots. They also touch on media bias, the New York Times' newsroom culture, and the rise of successful alternative media platforms. Stelter shares his thoughts on what CNN should do moving forward.

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Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Double-Hater Voter | Roundtable
The podcast dives into Ohio's primary, Trump's trials, and the Middle East, while discussing double-hater voters and Abraham Lincoln. Topics include Bernie Moreno's success, Trump's legal troubles, Sen. Chuck Schumer's Israel comments, and historical representations of Lincoln. Musical banter and birthday wishes add a light-hearted touch to the episode.

Mar 18, 2024 • 44min
Should the U.S. Defend Taiwan? | Interview: Dan Negrea and Matthew Kroenig
Former Trump official and national security expert discuss the US-Taiwan relationship and foreign policy. Topics include China's military threats, backing Taiwan in war, FBI counterintelligence measures, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the potential for a Trump-Reagan fusion in conservative foreign policy.

Mar 17, 2024 • 32min
Welcoming the Stranger | Interview: Bishop Mark Seitz
Bishop Mark Seitz discusses immigration, response to lawsuit; Policy solutions and crime fears addressed; Church's stance on borders; Biden and Trump's border visits; Annunciation House's mission; Challenges in U.S. immigration system; Migrant experiences in El Paso; Responsibilities in immigration policy.

Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
That's What Xi Said | Roundtable
The podcast discusses TikTok's influence on youth and national security concerns, mixed views on the Oscars, Kate Middleton conspiracy theories, memory lapses in politics, controversy around a photoshopped royal image, and the impact of AI on spreading conspiracy theories.

Mar 11, 2024 • 52min
Democracy and Freedom | Interview: Natan Sharansky
The podcast discusses topics such as Navalny's murder, left-wing antisemitism, Israeli-U.S. relations, comparisons between Biden and Trump, pressure on Israeli politicians, potential Arab countries helping Gaza, and reflections on democracy and freedom.

Mar 8, 2024 • 53min
Waiting for the NASCAR Crash | Roundtable
Debating the partisan nature of the State of the Union, Biden's performance, Katie Britt's silence on Trump, and the absence of No Labels. Also discussed are audience demographics, challenges in port construction, and speculations on a third-party candidate for the election.

Mar 5, 2024 • 48min
Should the RNC Pay Trump’s Legal Bills? | Interview: Henry Barbour
The podcast discusses Henry Barbour's proposed resolution to stop the RNC from paying Trump's legal bills, the RNC's roots, electing Lara Trump, concerns about Ronna McDaniel, and the dilemma of supporting Trump or alternative candidates.

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Mar 4, 2024 • 43min
Nat Cons and Gen Z | Interview: David Brog
Topics discussed include support for Palestinians by young Americans, impact of critical race theory, organizing national conservative conferences, evolving views on Israel among different generations, national conservatism and foreign policy, American interventions abroad, conservative movements post-Trump presidency, American interests in foreign conflicts


