The Dispatch Podcast

Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the 10 House Republicans to impeach Trump, joins Sarah and Steve on today’s podcast. They discuss why he is against Biden’s new voting rights legislation and how much influence the federal government should have over elections. Plus, the congressman talks about his view of the filibuster, and the rightward shift of rural America. Show Notes:-Rep. Newhouse's statement against new voting rights legislation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden ran his 2020 campaign on the promise he’d bring back “normal” life in America. Almost one year later, there is still an ongoing pandemic, record-high inflation, and a serious lack of food in grocery stores. The gang discusses it all and what it means for the country. Plus, President Biden spoke about voting rights in Atlanta yesterday and the speech aggravated all four hosts. They discuss the speech and how it adds to the tearing of the social fabric in America. Show Notes:-President Biden’s speech in Atlanta-Stacey Abrams snubs President Biden?-Democrats, Voting Rights Are Not the Problem | Yuval Levin-Tweet that sparked the “worst three-hour drive” debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s podcast, Chris Stirewalt fills in for Steve and Sarah and has a discussion with Josh Kraushaar of National Journal. They talk about the teacher strike in Chicago, which leads to a broader discussion of Biden and the Democratic Party’s unwillingness to challenge the extremes of the party. Plus, they discuss the upcoming midterms and the projected Republican landslide that could be the party’s largest majority since the 1920s. Show Notes:-Josh’s Interview with Jared Polis-Josh’s article about Democrats/Joe Biden pandering to extremes of the party-Poll on how two-thirds of Republicans believe the election was stolen-David Shor on how the progressives have “hijacked” the Democratic Party-Josh’s podcast Against the Grain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of the anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, the podcast is dedicated entirely to the events at the Capitol. The gang recounts their memories from that bleak day in Washington and what it has meant for the country over the past year. A lively discussion about what role Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the left played in the lead-up and aftermath ensues. Finally, what will be different about how we talk about January 6 in 20 years? Show Notes:-First-ever editorial from The Dispatch calling for Trump impeachment-The Dispatch Podcast from January 7, 2021-Inside the Capitol Riot: An Exclusive Video Investigation | New York Times-Rep. Mike Gallagher on January 6-Sen. Lindsey Graham on the Senate floor on January 6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of “The Dispatch Podcast” in 2021, our hosts talk about Joe Manchin’s non-reliability for the Democrats, the increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and the growing spread of the more-infectious Omicron variant. They close by asking a question: How will historians in 100 years view the past two decades? Show Notes:-Give someone a Dispatch subscription this Christmas-TMD: “Manchin Says No to Build Back Better”-Jonah: “Democrats Are Still Misreading Political Reality”-Dmitri Alperovitch Twitter thread on Russian aggression-TMD: “Biden Inches Toward New Pandemic Paradigm” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, our hosts discuss the House’s vote to hold Mark Meadows, Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, in criminal contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the January 6 Select Committee. Plus, are we taking threats to vote counting seriously enough? Is Jonah right about Omicron? And, is President Biden being unfairly treated by the media? Show Notes:-TMD on Mark Meadows text messages-The Atlantic: “Trump’s Next Coup Has Already Begun”-Jonah’s G-File with his Omicron argument Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s podcast, Sarah and Steve are joined by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. In 2020, Georgia was at the center of claims of voter fraud that kept President Trump from returning to the White House, and before that in 2018, the state was the site of claims of voter suppression that kept Stacey Abrams from the governor’s mansion. Raffensperger, author of the new book Integrity Counts, tells our hosts why Americans should have confidence and trust in our country’s elections. Show Notes:-Axios: “Trump-backed Perdue says he wouldn’t have certified Georgia 2020 results”-Integrity Counts, by Brad Raffensperger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his new book, Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show, Jonathan Karl, ABC News' chief Washington correspondent, details what was really going on in the final months of the Trump administration, and in the aftermath of the 2020 election. What was happening behind-the-scenes as Trump left the White House? How should the press cover a potential 2024 campaign by the former president? Show Notes:-Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show by Jonathan Karl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With all eyes on the Supreme Court today, the gang starts with an explainer of what is happening in the oral arguments of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. What’s at stake? Is it as monumental as some are making it out to be? When might we know how the court rules? Plus, a new COVID variant emerges, Russia builds up its military presence near Ukraine, and blue states fail to live up to their own ideals. Show Notes:-SCOTUSblog on Dobbs v. Jackson-TMD on Omicron-U.S., Allies Warn Russia Over Military Buildup Around Ukraine | WSJ-David Ignatius’ latest column on Ukraine-Blue States, You’re the Problem | NYT-Everyone’s Moving to Texas. Here’s Why. | NYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast, our hosts discuss how to solve a problem like inflation. Will Biden's Build Back Better Act actually bring down prices? Plus, Sarah and the guys discuss pandemic fatigue driving voters to the GOP, what's going on at the Naval Observatory, and what the Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery trials tell us about ourselves as a nation. Show Notes:-TMD: “Can the Build Back Better Act Curb Inflation?”-The Sweep: “Dems’ Permanent Pandemic Mindset Deepens Midterm Gap”-CNN: “Exasperation and dysfunction: Inside Kamala Harris' frustrating start as vice president”-Harris has a Veep moment-David in The Atlantic: “Kyle Rittenhouse Is No Hero” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices