The Dispatch Podcast

Ben Judah, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Europe Center and author, discusses the future of Saudi Arabia, its royal family, and the challenges faced by Jews in Europe. Topics covered include Saudi Arabia's modernization efforts, concerns about the country's future, ideological battles against Islamism, MBS's perspective on the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe.

Steve and Jonah discuss the unhinged Republican candidate and the appeal of transgressive politics. They also analyze a debate among Republicans on global issues. There is a discussion on tensions between Biden and Obama world, skepticism towards Biden's ability to beat Trump, and the perception of the economy. They speculate on Trump's potential actions and the conflict between political parties.

Journalist Graeme Wood discusses the aftermath of the October 7 atrocities in Israel, including the records of the pogrom, the alienation between the Israeli state and people, ultra-Orthodox Jews in the war effort, the Hamas/ISIS comparison, and civilian deaths in Gaza.

Discussion on the potential death of the social justice movement, Mike Pence's decision to drop out of the 2024 GOP primary, and Trump's preference for aggressive lawyers. Analysis of the primary ballot situation in New Hampshire and the impact of support loss among Arab American voters. Talks about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the Federal Reserve's potential impact on the economy and the next election.

Jeremy Rabkin, professor of law at George Mason University, discusses the complexities of international law in relation to Israel's conflict with Hamas. Topics include rules of war, allegations of war crimes, collective punishment, civilian shields, and the limitations of international law in holding high-ranking officials accountable.

Exploring the impact of Trump on the Republican Party and the appointment of the speaker of the House. Plea deals for Trump associates, Biden's challenger, pro-Hamas Democrats, Jewish student harassment, Qatar's influence on campuses, and Iran's escalating attacks on US troops.

Discussing the impact of the October 7th massacre, Israel's strategy towards Hamas, and the possibility of a land invasion. Exploring the meaning of 'from the river to the sea' and the anti-Israel discourse in the Arab world. Highlighting the transformative impact of the massacre and the challenges of removing Hamas. Also discussing the status of talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia and the importance of Israel's image in the region.

McKay Coppins, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the forthcoming Romney: A Reckoning, discusses Mitt Romney's torment after losing the 2012 presidential election, the psychic currency of a senate seat, and his vote to convict Donald Trump. They also explore Romney's self-awareness, contradictions in his words and actions, and his political calculations throughout his career.

Adva, survivor of the 7/10 massacre at the Nova music festival in southern Israel, talks about her efforts to find her missing sister, reflections on the severity of the situation, connecting with other affected families, and concerns about the ongoing operation in Gaza.

The podcast discusses the Israel-Gaza conflict, Western media's disinformation, fractures within the Democratic Party, Republican support for Israel's strikes, Christian nationalism and anti-Semitism, dysfunction in the Republican Party, and a critique of Biden's campaign along with a discussion about lawn mowers.