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The Commentary Magazine Podcast
Hosted by Commentary Magazine · EN
Commentary is America's premier monthly magazine of opinion: General, yet Jewish. Highly variegated, with a unifying perspective.Listen to The Commentary Magazine Podcast, along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at Ricochet.com. No paid subscription required.
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Vance Macabre
Yesterday01:12:39Summary readyContributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss the MOU with Iran, which has seemed to receive universal condemnation from everyone except vice president JD Vance, who is engaged in a widespread media tour to sell a deal whose details remain unknown. Plus, the indictments of Pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Michigan for their campaign of threats and intimidation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryMy Kingdom For A Deal
2d ago01:10:13Summary readyFDD's Jonathan Schanzer is back to discuss President Trump's terrible Iran deal and the ongoing uncertainty about its details, as well as America's position in the world in the aftermath of such a deal. Plus, the Bidens attempt a comeback, and Jay Clayton's nomination for DNI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryStall Tales
5d ago01:03:31Summary readyIt's Friday, and time to discuss yet another round of "is there a deal with Iran?" after reports on the latest proposal that put a halt to a planned attack on Kharg Island. How much longer can this situation persist? Plus, Jodi Kantor defends Graham Platner and lays MeToo to rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryDrive My Kharg
6d ago01:14:49Summary readyOur friend Matt Continetti is back to discuss the central theory of Trump's second term, as well as the resumption of strikes on Iran and the threat to take Kharg Island. Is this a negotiating tactic, or have the Iranians finally pushed Trump too far? Plus, the expiration of FISA, the launch of the World Cup, the historic Knicks game, the inflation numbers, and Matt recommends the documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That's the Weight of the World). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryThe Epstein Boomerang
1w ago01:12:30Summary readyToday we discuss Trump's ongoing pendulum swings on Iran and the contrast between his statements and American action, as well as revelations from Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman's upcoming book on the Trump admin's reaction to the Epstein scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryMultipolar Disorder
1w ago01:16:45Summary readyFDD's Jonathan Schanzer is back to discuss yesterday's chain of events involving Hezbollah, Israel, and Iran, and the stream of contradictory media reports and remarks from admin officials. Plus, more on the miscalculations in conducting the war and what the endgame might look like, and a check in on Graham Platner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryPlan Bibi
1w ago00:59:59Summary readyToday we discuss Israel's retaliatory strikes on Iran and reports that Trump had instructed Netanyahu to not respond to the Iranian missile salvo. Was Israel's response indicative of a smoke screen or something more serious, and how does it relate to reports that the Pentagon is concerned about a rising espionage threat from Israel? Plus, Scott Pelley's post-firing media tour, and Seth recommends Legends on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryPu Pu Platner
2w ago01:03:13Summary readyTablet Magazine's Liel Liebovitz joins us to discuss the newest allegations against Graham Platner published by the New York Times and the paper's misconduct in handling the story, and how politics supplanting culture in America has led to the current state. Plus, a look back at the worst moments for public health officials during COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryAmerica is Great, Actually
2w ago01:27:25Summary readyContributing editor Eli Lake is back to help us beat back the crushing morosity with an extra long show all about how America is actually a great country that affords infinite opportunities for those who wish to thrive there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryHamawy Wowee
2w ago01:08:07Summary readyOur friend Matt Continetti is back to discuss Adam Hamawy's victory in the NJ democratic primary and what it means for other extremist democrats on the ballot, the various California races. Plus, the slog of war continues with more uncertainty and indecisiveness in the Iran war, and Bill Pulte's appointment as acting DNI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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