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Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to Jennifer Kavanagh of Defense Priorities about the real munitions shortage and its implications for U.S.-China competition. Recorded August 4, 2026.
Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to William LeoGrande about the Trump administration's regime change plans, some risks of war, and the best path forward for U.S.-Cuba relations. Recorded July 29, 2026.
Ana Kasparian, the co-host of The Young Turks, joins The American Conservative correspondent Harrison Berger and Senior Editor Luke Nicastro to explore the emerging bipartisan anti-war movement. They discuss the Iran War, AI and data centers, and the latest House of Representatives vote on the NDAA. Recorded July 23, 2026.
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Tucker Carlson about President Donald Trump's new threats against Iran's bridges and power plants, the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, Carlson's plans to build a third party, and the causes and consequences of mass migration. Recorded July 15, 2026
TAC Executive Director Curt Mills and Correspondent Harrison Berger speak with Amir Handjani, a partner at Karv Global, and board member of The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft who has years of experience in the Petroleum industry, founding the company RAK Petroleum PCL. They discuss the resumption of hostilities in the Iran War, the status and future of the Strait of Hormuz, and the prospects for ending the conflict.
TAC Correspondent Harrison Berger and Associate Editor Joseph Addington speak with Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and co-author of If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies with Eliezer Yudkowsky. Soares argues that the leading AI companies are on track to build machines smarter than any human across all mental tasks, and that goal, if achieved, likely ends humanity.
Andrew Day and Curt Mills talk to the public intellectual and author Robert Wright about his new book, The God Test: Artificial Intelligence and Our Coming Cosmic Reckoning. They debate the so-called "AI arms race" with China and whether regulating the new technology is feasible. Lastly, they discuss the Iran War and whether restrainers should urge President Trump to walk away from the conflict or try to get a final peace deal. Recorded June 29, 2026.
Curt Mills, Andrew Day, and Harrison Berger discuss the framework peace deal with Iran, Vice President J.D. Vance's efforts to get a final deal, and the pushback from the Israel lobby. Recorded June 23, 2026.
Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies about the multifaceted disaster of uncontrolled migration and the Trump administration's approach to the issue. Recorded June 16, 2026.
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to the author Scott Horton of the Libertarian Institute about U.S. strikes on Iran Tuesday and Wednesday and President Trump's strange decision to telegraph the attacks in advance. Then, they debate the power of the Israel lobby and discuss a reported investigation of an Iran War critic. Recorded June 11, 2026.
Harrison Berger speaks to Max Blumenthal, the founder and editor of The Grayzone, about his outlet's groundbreaking reporting on the Iran War and Israeli occupation of Lebanon. Blumenthal reveals the forces and influences that pushed President Donald Trump to start the conflict, now in its fourth month, and explains why he believes Trump is trapped in a war he cannot win — but cannot leave either due to Israeli pressure. Recorded May 28, 2026.
Andrew Day, Curt Mills, and Jude Russo talk about the rising, falling, and rising again hopes of an Iran peace deal. Then, they discuss Ken Paxton's crushing victory over Texas Senator John Cornyn in a runoff election. Finally, they ask whether President Trump really is about to attack Cuba. Recorded May 28, 2026.
Andrew Day talks to the bestselling author Ann Coulter about Rep. Thomas Massie's loss in his House primary, Coulter's new article on why she's "Never Rubio," her opposition to the Iran War and support for the Iraq War, birthright citizenship, and America's demographic transformation. Recorded May 20, 2026.
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert about the Iran war, President Trump's visit to China, and the Russian thinker urging Vladimir Putin to escalate against Europe. Recorded May 13, 2026.
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Ryan Grim of Drop Site News about signs of diplomatic progress with Iran, possible Israeli sabotage of negotiations, and the Iranian Lego videos. Recorded May 6, 2026.
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to journalist Emily Jashinsky about last week's assassination attempt on President Trump in DC, the MAHA movement possibly turning against the White House, and difficult questions about immigration and identity. Recorded April 30, 2026.
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Kelley Vlahos of the Quincy Institute about President Donald Trump's erratic approach to the Iran war, the conservative commentators turning against him, and the rise of extreme skepticism about official narratives. Recorded April 23, 2026.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Harrison Berger talk about the U.S.-Iran talks to end the war, Vice President J.D. Vance's bad week, sexual misconduct allegations in Congress, and the political fight over domestic surveillance. Recorded April 15, 2026.
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to independent journalist Lee Fang about the fragile "ceasefire" with Iran, some silver linings in the closure of Hormuz, Israel's influence on American politics, and crackdowns on political speech in 2020 and now. Recorded on April 8th at 12:00 PM EST
Andrew Day and Curt Mills talk to the author Robert Wright about the Iran war, Joe Kent, and Israel's role in pushing for U.S. Mideast wars. Recorded March 31, 2026.
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to geopolitical analyst Glenn Diesen about the Iran war, the reaction in Moscow, and the implications for world affairs and multipolarity. Recorded March 24, 2026.
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Joe Kent about his resignation this week from his position as head of the National Counterterrorism Center. Recorded March 20, 2026.
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Arta Moeini of the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy about America's war effort, Iran's resilient political system, and the risks of nuclear escalation. Recorded March 10, 2026.
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Rose Kelanic of Defense Priorities about the new war in Iran, the impact on the U.S. economy, implications for the Russia-Ukraine war, and other (likely disastrous) consequences. Recorded March 4, 2026.
CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou has suddenly gone viral on social media. The American Conservative correspondent Harrison Berger sat down with him to discuss why. They also discuss the CIA under Trump and the prospects of a new war with Iran.
Andrew Day, Joseph Addington, and Harrison Berger discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's poor performance at the Munich Security Conference. Then they discuss the significant U.S. military buildup in the Middle East and growing pessimism among Iran watchers. At the end, Harrison interviews Carrie Prejean Boller about her removal from the Religious Liberty Commission over her criticisms of Zionism and Israeli influence over U.S. politics.
Andrew Day, Joseph Addington, and Harrison Berger discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's latest trip to the White House, Marco Rubio's plans to do regime change in Cuba, and the new Epstein files. Recorded February 12, 2026.
Andrew Day and Curt Mills talk to author Robert Wright of the NonZero Newsletter about the looming war with Iran, AI's threat to social stability, and the likelihood that China will invade Taiwan. Recorded February 4, 2026.
Andrew Day, Curt Mills, and Jude Russo discuss the latest ICE shooting in Minneapolis and whether the politics of immigration now favor the Democrats. Then, they debate the nature of "the West," whether America should maintain strong ties with Europe, and the U.S. effort to gain control of Greenland. Finally, they make predictions about whether Trump will strike Iran by Valentine's Day. Recorded January 27, 2026.
Description: Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to conservative commentator Scott Greer about President Trump's push to acquire Greenland, Europe's negative reaction, and year one of Trump 2.0. Recorded January 21, 2026.
Andrew Day, Joseph Addington, and Harrison Berger debate the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis last week. Then, they discuss the escalating protests in Iran and the possibility of U.S. strikes. Finally, Harry interviews William Hartung about his new co-authored book, The Trillion Dollar War Machine.
Andrew Day, Joseph Addington, and Harrison Berger debate the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis last week. Then, they discuss the escalating protests in Iran and the possibility of U.S. strikes. Finally, Harry interviews William Hartung about his new co-authored book, The Trillion Dollar War Machine.
Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to Kelley Vlahos of the Quincy Institute about the U.S. military raid in Venezuela, an emerging divide over foreign policy on the right, and whether the world is entering a more violent age of power politics. Recorded January 5, 2026.
Harrison Berger interviews Tucker Carlson about his recent speech at TPUSA's AmFest and the backlash to it from Conservative Inc. The conversation examines Islamophobia on the American right, Carlson's MLK-style rejection of identity politics emphasized in his recent shows and speeches, and his latest designation as "Antisemite of the Year" by a pro-Israel censorship organization.
Andrew Day and Joseph Addington discuss a bombshell report on White House drama, shootings at Brown University and in Australia, the alarming incompetence of American criminal investigations in recent months, and a U.S. act of war against Venezuela. Then, Andrew interviews Jennifer Kavanagh of Defense Priorities about her new report on the best way to safeguard Ukraine's security after the war with Russia ends. Recorded December 17, 2025.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Rebecca Draeger discuss a new print issue that covers Ukraine's disconnect from the West, the looming catastrophe in Latin America, strategic ambiguity re China and Taiwan, and more. Then, Andrew and Jude discuss the Trump administration's new National Security Strategy, its provocative assertions about European decline, and the Trump-Monroe Doctrine. Recorded December 11, 2025.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the growing controversy about a "second strike" on an alleged drug boat and whether Pete Hegseth will get the axe. Then they discuss the shooting of the National Guardsmen in Washington and the Trump administration's Overton Window-shifting moves on immigration. Lastly, they discuss a special election in Tennessee and what it reveals about the GOP's hidden weaknesses. Recorded December 3, 2025.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the Trump administration's 28-point peace plan for Russia-Ukraine, the dangerous and unhinged reaction from Western media, and Marco Rubio's role in getting the deal maligned as "Russian." Then, they discuss Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation from Congress and some updates on Venezuela. Recorded November 26, 2025.
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Robert Malley about his new book, Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine. They also discuss the Gaza war, Barack Obama's and Donald Trump's unique approaches to Israel-Palestine, the rise of antisemitism, impediments to a two-state solution, and more. Recorded November 20, 2025.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the affordability crisis and Laura Ingraham's surprisingly adversarial interview with President Donald Trump. Then, they discuss efforts by throwback Reagan Republicans to purge the right of populists and post-liberals. Recorded November 12, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the election night "blue-bath" and whether the GOP must transform to survive. Then, they discuss Kevin Roberts' defense of Tucker Carlson from attacks over an interview with Nick Fuentes. Recorded November 5, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss US-China economic warfare, the Trump-Xi meeting, the small boat attacks in South America, the Gaza ceasefire collapse, and university students challenging JD Vance on Israel. Recorded October 30, 2025.
Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Brandan Buck of the Cato Institute about the Trump administration's "peace through strength" slogan and whether it's used to legitimize hawkish foreign policy in Latin America, the Middle East, and Russia-Ukraine. Recorded October 22, 2025.
Pick of the week: "When 'Peace Through Strength' Means 'War Is Peace," by Brandan Buck and Beckett Elkins.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the POLITICO hit piece targeting Young Republicans. Then they discuss President Donald Trump's threat to send Tomahawks to Ukraine and his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin. Finally, they discuss the Gaza peace plan and whether it will hold. Recorded October 16, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the looming U.S. war against Venezuela, the escalating war in Ukraine, and the Trump administration's crackdown on crime in American cities. Recorded October 2, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Donald Trump's declaration that Ukraine can defeat Russia. Then, they discuss the shooting attack at an ICE facility and the U.S. bailout of Argentina. Recorded September 25, 2025.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination and the White House response. Then, they discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio's awkward trip to Israel and a possible war against Venezuela. Recorded September 17, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the murder of Charlie Kirk, the political fallout, the dangers of social media, and America's uncertain future. Recorded September 11, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss China's military parade and summit of world leaders, America's strikes on a Venezuelan boat, and the Israel divide at the National Conservatism conference. Recorded September 3, 2025.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the FBI raid on John Bolton's home, President Donald Trump's firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the possibility of war with Venezuela, and more. Recorded August 27, 2025.
Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Mark Episkopos of the Quincy Institute about President Donald Trump's flurry of diplomatic activity on Russia-Ukraine. Then, they discuss the looming Israel-Iran war. Recorded August 21, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Donald Trump's crackdown on crime in the nation's capital, the Pentagon's new war on cartels, and the upcoming Trump–Putin summit in Alaska. Recorded August 13, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Donald Trump's punishing new tariffs on India, his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin, and Nayib Bukele's move that could let him remain president of El Salvador for life. Recorded August 7, 2025.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Sumantra Maitra discuss President Donald Trump's new trade deal with Europe, his tariff threats against India, and the global vibe shift on Israel-Palestine. Recorded July 31, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Donald Trump's accusing Barack Obama of treason, mass protests in Ukraine, and conservatives' fears that the White House is mulling amnesty for illegal aliens. Recorded July 23, 2025.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss President Donald Trump's plan to send more weapons to Ukraine, his frustration with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, and Israel's strikes on Syria. Recorded July 17, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the Trump administration's shutting down the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Then, they discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's third visit to the White House and President Donald Trump's apparent reversals on aid for Ukraine and amnesty for illegal aliens. Recorded July 9, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss Bob Vylan's anti-Israel chant at the Glastonbury music festival. Then, they talk about the fraught politics of the Big, Beautiful Bill. Recorded July 2, 2025.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the 12-day Iran war, Zohran Mamdani's surprise victory in New York, and a proposal in Congress to sell federal lands. Recorded June 25, 2025.
Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Kelley Vlahos of the Quincy Institute about Israel’s surprise attack on Iran, whether President Donald Trump helped Israel carry it out, worrying escalation dynamics, and the odds of America joining a regime-change operation. Recorded June 16, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss ICE raids in Los Angeles, Elon Musk bending the knee to President Donald Trump, and the fragile state of U.S.-Iran diplomacy. Recorded June 11, 2025.
In this special crossover episode of TAC Right Now, Curt Mills and Andrew Day talk to author and public intellectual Robert Wright about the Trump administration’s foreign policy. Recorded June 5, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington debate whether America should "walk away" from Russia-Ukraine diplomacy. Then, they discuss President Trump's foreign-policy realism, signs of civilizational politics, and the "big beautiful bill." Recorded May 29, 2025.
Andrew Day and Curt Mills talk to Jon Hoffman of the Cato Institute about the escalating Gaza war, the reported Trump-Netanyahu "rift," Steve Witkoff's "red line" for Iran, and the state of Russia-Ukraine diplomacy. Recorded May 21, 2025.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss White House moves that have rankled Israel, Russia-Ukraine direct talks, and the new American pope. Recorded May 14, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the strength of the anti-war right, President Trump's meeting with Canada's new prime minister, and the India-Pakistan conflict. Recorded May 8, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the firing of Mike Waltz, President Trump's first 100 days, and signs that Russia-Ukraine peace talks will fail. Recorded May 1, 2025.
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Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss President Trump's push for Russia-Ukraine peace, Pete Hegseth's loss of control in the Pentagon, and the death of Pope Francis. Recorded April 23, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss Steve Witkoff's diplomatic efforts on Iran and Russia-Ukraine, some immigration controversies, and President Donald Trump's second-term performance so far.
Picks of the week:
"The Actual Point of the Deportations," by W. James Antle III (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-actual-point-of-the-deportations/)
"Erdogan's New Turkey--and Old?" by Sean McMeekin. (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-actual-point-of-the-deportations/)
"Will Trade Policy Be America First's Iraq War?" by Jude Russo (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/will-trade-policy-be-america-firsts-iraq-war/)
"Trump's Desperado Mission," by Jude Russo. (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trumps-desperado-mission/)
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss President Trump's tariff pause, his Oval Office meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, and U.S.-Iran diplomacy. Recorded April 9, 2025.
Picks of the week:
"Predator or Prey? It's the Wrong Question for Great Powers Today," by Erik Gartzke (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/predator-or-prey-its-the-wrong-question-for-great-powers-today/)
"Steak and Company," by Spencer Neale (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/steak-and-company/)
"Trump the Gambler," by James Antle (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trump-the-gambler/)
Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Jarrett Stepman of The Daily Signal about President Trump's tariffs, Marine Le Pen's legal woes, America's lethal partnership with Ukraine, and more. Recorded April 2, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss Mike Waltz’s Signal-gate embarrassment, a Mexican cartel killing site, and political turmoil in Turkey.
Picks of the week:
“Turkey Can Advance Trump’s Foreign Policy Goals,” by Deniz Karakullukcu. https://www.theamericanconservative.com/turkey-can-advance-trumps-foreign-policy-goals/
“The Hidden Themes Behind the Syrian Violence,” by Sumantra Maitra. https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-hidden-themes-behind-the-syrian-violence/
"Trump Should Turn NATO Over to Europe," by Doug Bandow. https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trump-should-turn-nato-over-to-europe/
Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Justin Logan of the Cato Institute about U.S. strikes on Yemen, the possibility of war with Iran, and President Donald Trump's efforts to get a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss U.S. efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, Pres. Donald Trump's battle with Rep. Thomas Massie, and the brutal violence in Syria.
Picks of the week:
"Trump Shouldn’t Do Regime Change in Ukraine, Either," by Doug Bandow https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trump-shouldnt-impose-his-will-on-ukraine/
"The Ugly Reality on the Ground in Syria," by Ali Rizk https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-ugly-reality-on-the-ground-in-syria/
"The Afghan Refugee Program Is an Unfixable Mess—and May Bring the Next Terrorist Attack," by Phillip Linderman. https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-afghan-refugee-program-is-an-unfixable-mess-and-may-bring-the-next-terrorist-attack/
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Trump's big speech to Congress, the fallout from the tense meeting with Zelensky, and some downsides of tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
Picks of the week:
"Whither Pro-Lifers?" by Jude Russo (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/whither-pro-lifers/)
"The Problem in CANZUK Is Nationalism," by Sumantra Maitra (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-problem-in-canzuk-is-nationalism/)
"What is Realistic in Ukraine?" by W. James Antle III (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/what-is-realistic-in-ukraine/)
Andrew Day, Joseph Addington and Sumantra Maitra discuss the power and influence of Elon Musk, Addington's coverage of CPAC, and Maitra's Europe tour and reflections on the ongoing tectonic shifts of the continent.
Joseph Addington, Mason Letteau Stallings, Sumantra Maitra is joined by Jarrett Stepman, to discuss the President Elect's Teddy Roosevelt moment about Greenland and Panama.
Curt, Jude and Sumantra talk H1-B visa, and the wins and losses of 2024, and the promises of 2025 for American conservatism.
TAC Right Now Returns after the election, with Senior Editor Sumantra Maitra, Features Editor Spencer Neale, and Editorial Fellow Joseph Addington, to review the election and contours of the new administration.
Executive Director Curt Mills, Senior Editor Sumantra Maitra, and RealClearPennsylvania editor Charles McElwee preview the big event.
Sumantra, Joseph, and Helen ask whether President Biden is trying to sabotage Kamala Harris, whether Elon Musk's conversion to Trumpism bodes well, and what's the deal with Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Picks of the week: Helen: "Court Applies Environmental Law to Border Disaster," Phillip Linderman Joseph: "The Dangerous Autocrat on Our Southern Border," Collin Pruett Sumantra: "Grand Strategy Misses the Point," Kevin Blachford
Helen, Spencer, and Joseph discuss the VP debate, Iran's strikes on Israel, and the longshoremen's union.
Picks of the week: Helen: "Tucker Carlson: Do You Really Believe Iran Is a Threat," Nicholas Bartulovic Spencer: "No October Surprises Needed," W. James Antle III Joseph: "Trump-Washing U.S. History," James Bovard
Sumantra joins Curt and Helen to discuss the Middle East, Ukraine, and the presidential race.
Picks of the week: Helen: "The U.S. Has Hurt Itself with Russia Sanctions," Helen Andrews Sumantra: "Zelensky's Victory Plan Contains No Victory and No Plan," Ted Snider Curt: "The Roots of the Trump Assassination Attempts," Peter van Buren
Sumantra, Joseph, and Helen talk about the latest attempt on Trump's life, plus exploding pagers in Lebanon.
Picks of the week: Helen: "Another Twist of the Screw," Collin Pruett Joseph: "Why Can't Trump Break Through," Scott McConnell Sumantra: "Modern Wars Are Wars of Attrition," Sean Durns
Sumantra joins Helen, Spencer, and Curt for a look at last night's presidential debate.
Picks of the week: Curt: "The Real Realignment," W. James Antle III Helen: "Did Communism Really Fall," Sean McMeekin Spencer: "Forgetting 9/11," Nic Rowan Sumantra: "Kursk Incursion Is a Two-Edged Sword," Mark Episkopos
Sumantra joins Helen and Spencer to talk about the changing presidential odds, North Carolina and Arizona, and Elon Musk's travails in Brazil.
Picks of the week: Helen: "The Cartel Takeover in Colorado Is a Dispatch from the Future," Collin Pruett Spencer: "The Biden Impeachment Report Is a Hollow Vindication," Peter van Buren Sumantra: "Foreign Affairs Election Results in Thuringia and Saxony Spark More AfD Derangement Syndrome," Phillip Linderman
Sumantra joins Helen, Joseph, and Spencer to talk about two new endorsements of Trump, Macron's soft coup in France, and the arrest of Pavel Durov.
Picks of the week: Helen: "Why Does AI Give Bad Dating Advice," Rob Mariani Sumantra: "NATO's Arctic Strategy Is an Overreaction," Alex Little Spencer: "The Empty Symbolism of Sheinbaum and Harris," Collin Pruett Joseph: "Is There a New Democratic Establishment," Bradley Devlin
Sumantra joins Helen and Joseph to talk about the Democratic convention in Chicago, plus the latest developments in Ukraine.
Picks of the week: Sumantra: "Shipping Out," Jude Russo Helen: "Ukraine's Two Wars," Flavius Mihaies Joseph: "Harris Was Never in Charge of the Border," Collin Pruett
New host Sumantra joins Helen, Jude, and Joseph to talk about stolen valor, British riots, and immigration.
Picks of the week: Sumantra: "Unfree Britain Cracks Down on Protests," Helen Andrews Helen: "The Tragedy of Kamala Harris," Collin Pruett Joseph: "Has Walz Betrayed the Upper Midwest?" Matthew Schmitz Jude: "It Was Eighty Years Ago Today," James P. Pinkerton
Bradley joins Helen, Spencer, and Jude to talk about the Dem veep pick, Bangladesh, and Olympic women's boxing. Plus, a very special announcement from Bradley.
Picks of the week: Bradley: "The Kamalafornia Republic," Sen. Tommy Tuberville Helen: "Can Shapiro Survive Woke Scrutiny?" Jude Russo Jude: "Decoupling from China: Is It Possible?" David Harvilicz Spencer: "Chaos in Venezuela," Joseph Addington
Bradley, Helen, Stacey, and Sumantra discuss the new Democratic candidate, the Venezuelan election, and Biden's Supreme Court reforms.
Picks of the week: Bradley: "Where Was Biothetics During Covid," Helen Andrews Helen: "Rest in Peace, Lapham," Nic Rowan Sumantra: "Is It Too Late for Diplomacy in Yemen," Jude Russo Stacey: "A Tale of Two Kamalas," James Carden
Bradley, Helen, Sumantra, and Mason talk about an eventful week in American politics, from an assassination attempt to a sudden withdrawal from the presidential race.
Picks of the week: Bradley: "GOP Scrambles to Face New Opponent," Bradley Devlin Helen: "The Great Immigration Experiment," Theo Wold Mason: "Bring Back Proclamations of Neutrality," Sumantra Maitra Sumantra: "Price Controls Are Still Stupid," Jude Russo
Bradley talks to Helen, Spencer, and Sumantra about elections in the UK and France, Biden's odds of making it to November, and the National Conservatism conference in Washington.
Picks of the week: Helen: "French Elections Could Have Been Worse," Scott McConnell Spencer: "GOP Can Learn Abortion Lesson from Methodist Infighting," Jim Antle Sumantra: "Nato at 75: Rebalancing the Transatlantic Alliance," Rep. Warren Davidson Bradley: "The Right of the World to Come," Saurabh Sharma
Bradley joins Helen, Stacey, and Mason to discuss the attacks in Sevastopol and Dagestan, the upcoming parliamentary elections in France, and Julian Assange.
Picks of the week: Helen: "North Korea's Russian Turn Is More Bark than Bite," Rob York Bradley: "Byron Donalds, from Crown Heights to Congress," Bradley Devlin Mason: "You Have No Idea How Soviet We Really Are," Helen Andrews Stacey: "It Was Never Kennedy," Spencer Neale
Bradley talks to Helen, Spencer, and Anastasia about the announced rules for next week's presidential debate, Biden's sweeping new amnesty, and Bob Good's primary race in Virginia, now headed to a recount.
Picks of the week: Helen: "The Cipher: Mark Rutte, the Next NATO Secretary-General," Curt Mills Spencer: "Arizonans Must Move Beyond Booming Economy Fairytale," Gina Maloney Stacey: "New Play Plumbs the Personal and Political Civil War," Peter Wood Bradley: "CHIPS Is Broken. I'm Fixing It," Senator Tommy Tuberville
Executive director Curt Mills joins Bradley, Helen, and Sumantra to talk about the European parliamentary elections, Trump's appearance in Nevada, and Iran's presidential race.
Picks of the week: Helen: "South Africa Teeters at the Brink," Helen Andrews Curt: "Will the First Amendment Save Assange?" Peter van Buren Sumantra: "The Bomb Is Still with Us," Jude Russo Bradley: "Nigel Farage Has Reanimated British Politics," Ben Sixsmith
Special guest Spencer Neale joins Bradley, Helen, and Mason to talk about what to do next now that Trump has been convicted, whether Mexico's new president is the right woman for the job, and Dr. Fauci's dismal House appearance.
Picks of the week: Helen: "Keep Your Stupid Pandas," Nic Rowan Bradley: "Viva Libertad Silicon Valley," Spencer Neale Spencer: "De Niro's Courthouse Turn Shows He Has Always Been a Hack," Peter Tonguette Mason: "Time to Bet Big on Trump," Bradley Devlin
Bradley joins Helen, Jude, and Mason to talk about the Red Lobster bankruptcy, the potential for a color revolution in the country of Georgia, and whether there is really a "neopopulist" bipartisan consensus in Washington.
Picks of the week: Helen: "The Winners and Losers of Trump's Libertarian Speech," W. James Antle III Jude: "Why Detroit's Population Rebound Matters," Mary Frances Myler Bradley: "Trump's Bronx Rally May Show the Future of the GOP," Ryan Girdusky Mason: "Against Summer Vacation," Peter Tonguette
Bradley joins Helen, Jude, and new panelist Mason to discuss the death of Iran's president, the ICC warrants against Israel and Hamas, and the closing days of Trump's Manhattan trial.
Picks of the week: Helen: "A Black Economist Goes Right, Left, and Back Again," Helen Andrews Bradley: "Assange Wins Delay," James Bovard Mason: "Mall by Mall, America's Interior Is Wasting Away," Peter Tonguette Jude: "What If the Gaza Pier Is a Two-Way Street," James Pinkerton
Special guest Colton Moor joins Bradley, Helen, and Sumantra to talk about the primaries in West Virginia and Maryland, whether anyone can trust the poll numbers showing Trump favored to win in November, and the cabinet shakeup in Russia.
Picks of the week: Sumantra: "Putin's New Defense Minister Could Be His Successor," Helen Andrews Helen: "Not Your Parents' Protests," Scott McConnell Colton: "Anti-Establishment Pressure Builds as EU Elections Loom," Michael O'Shea Bradley: "Richard Nixon's Prophet," Krzysztof Tyszka-Drozdowski
Curt joins Bradley, Helen, and Jude to discuss the operation in Rafah, the indefinite postponement of Trump's documents trial, and Speaker Johnson's chances of making it to November.
Picks of the week: Helen: "America's Public Transit Nightmare," Harry Scherer Bradley: "Another Trial in New York," Peter Tonguette Jude: "The Hur Memo and the Tragedy of Joe Biden," Philip Jeffery Curt: "Israel Looks Poised to Escalate," Bradley Devlin
Bradley, Helen, Sumantra, and Ryan Girdusky discuss the veepstakes, what an ICC prosecution would mean for Netanyahu, and Kosovo becoming the first Muslim-majority country to approve gay marriage.
Picks of the week: Bradley: "Is the Navalny Intelligence Leak an Olive Branch to Putin," Helen Andrews Helen: "Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature," Nic Rowan Ryan: "Giorgia Meloni Is Better Than You Think," Ryan Girdusky Sumantra: "DEI Was Never about Profitability," Chris Brunet
Special guest Ryan Girdusky joins Bradley, Helen, and Jude to talk about the Ukraine package that just passed, Trump's trials, and the Supreme Court's oral arguments on homelessness.
Picks of the week: Ryan: "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," Bradley Devlin Bradley: "The Long Road to the Steyn Verdict," Peter Wood Helen: "The Worst Case Scenario for International Adoption," Evie Solheim Jude: "The CIA's Man in Constantinople," Michael Warren Davis
Executive director Curt Mills joins Bradley, Helen, and Stacey to talk about metaphorical eruptions on Capitol Hill, literal eruptions in the Middle East, and what Trump's lawyers should look for in a jury.
Picks of the week: Helen: "How to Tame the Deep State," Theo Wold Bradley: "Would Israel Go Nuclear Against Iran?" Douglas Macgregor Curt: "What Russia Sanctions Failure Says about the Future," Mark Episkopos Stacey: "The Symposiast: Remembering Christopher Hitchens," John Rodden
Special guest Ryan Girdusky joins Bradley, Helen, and Sumantra to talk about the looming House showdowns on Ukraine funding and government surveillance, as well as whether getting obscene books out of school libraries is a winning issue for Republicans (oddly, it's not).
Picks of the week: Sumantra: "How Putin's Relationship with Islam Works," Helen Andrews Helen: "New Atheism, 20 Years On," Sumantra Maitra Ryan: "The Biden Administration Just Admitted It Has Undercounted Ukraine Aid," Bradley Devlin Bradley: "Will Israel's War Expand?" Douglas Macgregor
Bradley leads Jude, Helen, and Stacey in a discussion of the recent elections in Turkey, which seem to spell trouble for Erdoğan, the deteriorating situation in Haiti, and the looming disbarment of John Eastman.
Picks of the week: Jude: "Trump 2028," Peter Tonguette Stacey: "The Generations We Piled with Debt Are Here," Lewis Andrews Helen: "AMLO Will Control the Cartels If We Let Him," Jude Russo Bradley: "One Hundred Days of Libertarian Populism in Argentina," Edgar Beltran
Old friend of the podcast Ryan Girdusky returns to join Bradley, Helen, and Jude to discuss whether Trump should be worried about his poor fundraising numbers, the alarming exodus of sitting congressmen from the House, and AMLO's strange sit-down with "60 Minutes."
Picks of the week: Helen: "The U.S. Should Let Haitians Decide Their Own Future," Connor Echols Jude: "Saddam's Secret Weapon," Nic Rowan Ryan: "Niger's Big Pivot Away from America," Sumantra Maitra Bradley: "Biden's Parole Abuse Is Driving the Migrant Crisis," Peter van Buren
Executive director Curt Mills hosts a roundtable on Trump's good night in the Ohio primaries, a strange meeting with Barack Obama at Number 10 Downing Street, and what's going on in Niger.
Picks of the Week: Curt: "Where Is Joe Biden's Devil's Advocate," James W. Carden Sumantra: "Stuck with Putin for the Foreseeable Future," Helen Andrews Helen: "More Weak Arguments for Free Trade," Helen Andrews Bradley: "What Is the GOP Position on TikTok Now?" W. James Antle III
Bradley, Helen, Sumantra, and special guest Stacey Kaliabakos talk about the Gaza pier, possible intervention in Haiti (let's not), and the question on everyone's mind: Where is Princess Kate?
Picks of the Week: Stacey: "Our Terrorist Ally in Syria," Nicholas Kass Helen: "Does Victoria Nuland's Departure Matter?" James W. Carden Bradley: "Exclusive: New JD Vance Bill," Bradley Devlin Sumantra: "The Comeback of Tudor History," Jude Russo
Third season launch! A new and improved TAC Right Now returns with a breakdown of the Super Tuesday primary results. Host Bradley Devlin walks Helen, Jude, and Sumantra through the exit polls, the surprises, and the presidential rematch ahead.
Picks of the week: Helen: "DoxyPEP Is a Disaster in Waiting," Theodore Dalrymple Jude: "McConnell, Man of His Era," W. James Antle III Sumantra: "Ursula von der Leyen's Second Term," Adriel Kasonta Bradley: "Sunset for Mitch McConnell—and Joe Biden?" Dan McCarthy
Lawfare against Donald Trump was the story of the year, agreed Emile, Sohrab, Micah, and Helen. Plus, each person picked the runner-up for the most important story of 2023.
Picks of the year: Helen: "Battle on Bourbon Street," William Wolfe Micah: "A Murder in CHAZ," Jonathan Ireland Sohrab: "Angola Revisited," John Hirschauer Emile: "Made in Farmville," Bradley Devlin
Was the Christian veteran right to destroy the Satan Temple display in the Iowa state capitol? Yes, agree Emile, Sohrab, Helen, and Micah. Plus, the U.S. withholds the sale of rifles to Israel and a particularly egregious case highlights the loopholes in surrogacy law that expose children to possible abuse.
Picks of the week: Helen: "Giorgia Meloni Falls Short," Christopher Brunet Emile: "Our LGBT Empire," Helen Andrews Micah: "Free Trade Dogmatism Is for Losers," Jude Russo Sohrab: "Harvard Cancels Congressman," Sohrab Ahmari
Four people who are definitely not going to be the next president gathered in Alabama for a debate this week. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Bradley Devlin talk about who had a good night (Vivek) and who did not (Haley). Three ladies who, sadly, already are president appeared before Congress to explain what's going on in their universities, and it was harder to watch than the GOP debate. Plus, John Eastman's absurd disbarment hearing nears its conclusion.
Picks of the week: Helen: "An Immense Gratitude," Peter Tonguette Emile: "The BCS Would Have Ranked Florida State #3," Jeffrey H. Anderson Micah: "Unmonitored Minors on Dangerous Devices," Elizabeth Self & Michael Toscano Bradley: "Tuberville Should Not Back Down," Declan Leary
Emile, Micah, Helen, and Sohrab bid farewell to Henry Kissinger. Plus, Liz Cheney has a new book out, and Elon Musk's latest controversy has the podcast divided.
Picks of the week: Emile: "Vivek the Warmonger?" Bradley Devlin Micah: "Butchers, Brewers, and Bakers," Bradley Devlin Helen: "Cowering in the Amen Corner," Declan Leary Sohrab: "Dream, Baby, Dream," Jude Russo
Emile, Sohrab, Helen, and Micah talk about Xi Jinping's visit to San Francisco and its magical effect on the city's homeless encampments, plus a flurry of fisticuffs on Capitol Hill and Nikki Haley's war on anonymity.
Picks of the week: Micah: "Mastery and Command," Santi Ruiz Helen: "A Great Film that Wasn't," Peter Hitchens Sohrab: "Good Riddance, Pandas," Nic Rowan Emile: "The Travesty at Arlington National Cemetery," Jeremy Carl
Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah talk about the election results out of Ohio and what it portends for the pro-life movement, plus the GOP debate in Miami. Is the establishment consolidating around Nikki Haley? Finally, Citibank gets hit with a big fine for discriminating against Armenians in Glendale.
Picks of the week:
Helen: "Mass Madness at Three," Helen Andrews Sohrab: "Trump Wins Again," Jude Russo Micah: "Shelter from the Swarm," James P. Pinkerton
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab check in on the Ukraine war now that most attention has turned to the Middle East, and a revealing TIME magazine interview with Zelensky that may not bring the sympathetic press that the Ukrainian president would like. Plus, Josh Hawley draws the ire of his fellow Republicans by taking on Citizens United, and a new biography of Mitt Romney shows the Utah senator doesn't hold his colleagues in too high esteem.
Picks of the week:
Emile: The Conservative Movement's Long Way Home, Kevin Roberts
Helen: Notes From a Baltimore All Souls' Day, Jude Russo
Micah: The Right Finds Its Spine, Nate Hochman
Sohrab: False Orthodoxies on the Right, Frank DeVito
Sohrab, Helen, and Declan evaluate the views of Mike Johnson, the Republican Speaker of the House, and the intelligence of Jamaal Bowman, the Democratic fire alarm vandal. Plus, two planes finally collide after a year of increasing near-misses on American runways. Is the competency crisis to blame? Picks of the week: Helen: "The Utopia of the Nuclear Family," Steve Sailer Sohrab: "President Normal," Matthew Schmitz Declan: "The Church of Bill Watterson," Nic Rowan
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss President Biden's visit to Israel in the wake of the explosion at a hospital in Gaza. Plus, the judge in the federal case against Donald Trump imposes a gag order on the former president, and we still don't have a permanent Speaker of the House.
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Picks of the week:
Emile: Jim Jordan Wrestles With a New Twenty, Bradley Devlin
Helen: The Autocrat of Boston University, Peter W. Wood
Sohrab: Maintaining Balance: Remembering Dwight D. Eisenhower, Anastasia Kaliabakos
Micah: Keep Your Eye on the Ball, Jude Russo
Emile, Sohrab, Helen, and Sumantra discuss the brutal attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas, the IDF's response, and how the war is playing in domestic politics back here in the U.S. Plus, the ACT reports record low scores on the college admissions test.
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Picks of the week:
Emile: The Real Problem With Gay Conversion Therapy, Carmel Richardson
Helen: Screens of Satan, William S. Lind
Sohrab: Conserving the New Deal, Jeffrey Tyler Syck
Sumantra: Hedging Against a Trump Victory, Doug Bandow
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the unprecedented move to strip Kevin McCarthy of the Speaker's gavel, and what comes next on a chaotic Capitol Hill for a divided Republican Party. Plus, Gavin Newsom nominates Maryland resident Laphonza Butler to fill the California senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein, and RFK Jr. looks set to mount an independent presidential bid.
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Picks of the week:
Emile: Washington on the Knife Edge, Douglas Macgregor
Helen: A Murder Story: Whatever Happened to Interoperability?, Cory Doctorow
Sohrab: Lee to Biden: Just Tell the Truth, Anastasia Kaliabakos
Micah: Development Done Right, Jude Russo
This week, a group of Republicans shouted over each other on stage in California, while presidential candidates traveled to Michigan to appeal to working class voters. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Declan discuss the second GOP primary debate, the UAW strike, and a new Bloomberg study that shows corporations making "progress" in not hiring white Americans.
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Picks of the week:
Emile: Happy Hundred, Hank, Micah P. Veillon
Declan: Will We Never Be Free?, Jude Russo
Helen: Protecting the Chief Business of the American People, Micah Meadowcroft
Micah: The Rise of Republican National Security Prioritizers, Alexander Velez-Green
The senate changed its dress code to accomodate John Fetterman's gym shorts this week, but he wasn't the only one to dress down at the Capitol. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the visit of faux-fatigue-clad Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington amidst growing opposition to increased Ukraine funding in the GOP. Plus, the pages of the Wall Street Journal host a debate over tariffs and the legacy of the Trump administration's trade policy.
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Picks of the Week:
Emile: Chain Migration and the Diversity Visa Program: Legal Immigration at Its Worst, Phillip Linderman
Helen: Britain's Military Enlightement, Sumantra Maitra
Micah: Richard Nixon's Last Crusade, Anthony J. Constantini
Sohrab: Steam and Ice, Jude Russo
Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah discuss usery and Sen. Josh Hawley's proposal to cap credit card interest rates. Plus, Apple rollouts have started to lose their shine, and the crew goes back to the '90s to remember the late Steve Harwell, lead singer of Smash Mouth. Save the Date--TAC's Annual Gala on 10/26! Picks of the week: Emile: "Lyons on the Managerial Regime," by Charles Haywood Helen: "We Were Eight Years in Power," by Micah Meadowcroft Sohrab: "Pence vs. Populism," by Emile Doak Micah: "Argentina, Milei, and the International 'New Right'," by Edgar Beltran
Emile, Sohrab, Helen, and Micah discuss the migration crisis in light of comments from New York's mayor this week that the issue will "destroy" his city. Plus, mask mandates appear to be back in parts of the country, and the Burning Man bacchanal turns into a mud pit. Save the Date--TAC's Annual Gala on 10/26! Picks of the week: Micah: Coach Courageous, Harry Scherer Helen: Patronage for Progressives, Jonathan Ireland Emile: Debates Over Arlington's Confederate Memorial, Catesby Leigh Sohrab: Otto Von Bharat, Jude Russo
Former President Trump's latest trial date is set: March 4, 2024--the day before Super Tuesday. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss how it's getting tough to see the cases against Trump as anything but political in nature, and what's shaping up to be a crowded and complicated calendar for the GOP primaries. Plus, a DC jury convicts pro-life activists for FACE Act violations, and Hurricane Idalia causes many on the left to put the climate change narrative into overdrive.
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Picks of the week:
Emile: Made in Farmville, Bradley Devlin
Helen: America Overrun, America Transformed, Phillip Linderman
Sohrab: A Viable Realism and Revival Doctrine, Vivek Ramaswamy
Micah: Teacher, Leave Them Kids Alone, Alexander Zubatov
Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah discuss the first GOP presidential primary debate, and whether it actually mattered given that the overwhelming front-runner spent the evening talking to a far bigger audience with Tucker Carlson instead. Plus, more questions are coming out about the response to the devastating wildfires in Hawaii, and the hosts discuss the suspicious plane crash involving Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia.
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Picks of the Week:
Emile: A Gang of Eight, Micah Meadowcroft
Helen: Why Russia's Moon Mission Failed, James Oberg
Micah: A Magic Kingdom, Declan Leary
Sohrab: In 2024, Keep an Eye on Foreign Policy, Emile Doak
This week, Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah discuss the viral country song "Rich Men North of Richmond," and what it says about the state of the working class, our political divide, and the country music industry. Plus, the New Jersey Supreme Court hands down a win for a Catholic school that fired an unmarried teacher who got pregnant, and Donald Trump faces yet another indictment, this time in Georgia.
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Picks of the week:
Emile: The Departed, Declan Leary
Helen: These Jobs Are Going, Boys, Gavin Hamrick
Micah: Anti-Woke Is Not Enough, James P. Pinkerton
Sohrab: The Other Populist in the Race, Harry Scherer
Emile, Helen, Micah and Sohrab debate the best tactics for the pro-life movement in the wake of yet another electoral setback, this time in Ohio. Plus, Hillary Clinton is back with an essay on loneliness and atomization that lacks any self-awareness, and R&B singer Ne-Yo refuses to bend to the LGBT lobby. Save the Date: TAC's Annual Gala, October 26 Picks of the Week: Emile: Biden Sits As Safe As Ever, Paul Gottfried Sohrab: Conservatism's Humanist Road Not Taken, Jeffery Tyler Syck Helen: The American Voter and 2024, Ryan Girdusky Micah: Loser Mindset, John Hirschauer
Emile, Sohrab, Helen, and Micah discuss the latest Trump indictment, a remarkable David Brooks op-ed, and how universities are already undermining the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action. Picks of the week: Helen: "Death Comes for John Ford," Peter Tonguette Micah: "Why Trump Is Winning the Primary So Far," Sohrab Ahmari Sohrab: "Trump Won," Jude Russo Emile: "Matriculating Malingerers," John Hirschauer
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the surprise hold on Hunter Biden's plea deal, whether the president's son will end up at trial, and the political fallout for President Biden amidst growing calls for impeachment. Plus, awkward senior moments from Mitch McConnell and Dianne Feinstein put our ruling gerontocracy in stark relief, and whistleblowers seem to suggest aliens exist in testimony to congress.
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Picks of the Week:
Emile: Bombs Away, Micah Meadowcroft
Helen: Desiring to Rule Over Him, Carmel Richardson
Micah: The Soul of the Machine, Michael Toscano
Sohrab: Barbie: A Millennial Mom Movie, Helen Andrews
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab recap a busy week in the 2024 race, including the GOP candidate summit in Iowa hosted by Tucker Carlson, Trump doubling down on his pledge to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, and the New York Times sounding the alarm that Trump might actually wield presidential power in a second term. Plus, Nigel Farage gets de-banked for his political views, and the hosts reflect on Jesse Jackson's legacy with news that he's stepping down. Picks of the week: Emile: The Democrats Need Kennedy, George D. O'Neill, Jr. Helen: America Requires a Real Foreign Policy Debate, Doug Bandow Micah: Time for a Taft Coalition, Phillip Linderman Sohrab: What Do the French Riots Mean?, Mathieu Bock-Cote
Helen, Micah, Sohrab, and Harry discuss the latest NATO summit, donors souring on Ron DeSantis, and the upcoming Napoleon movie.
Become a member today. Picks of the week: Helen: "The Brainwashing Race," Peter Robinson Micah: "No, Ukraine Hawks Aren’t Strengthening America," Sohrab Ahmari Sohrab: "Baby Steps," Micah Meadowcroft Harry: "Soldiers in the Culture War," John Hirschauer
Emile, Helen, John, and Sumantra discuss the riots in France, cocaine in the Biden White House, and Bill de Blasio's very public separation from Chirlane McCray.
Become a member today. Picks of the week: Emile: "One Equal Temper," Jude Russo Helen: "Fast Times at Shandong U.," Jesse Russell John: "The Divine Right of Joe Biden," Chad Nagle Sumantra: "Indiana Jones, Independence Day, and the Presence of the Past," Adam Ellwanger
Helen, Bradley, and Sumantra discuss the Wagner coup, the affirmative action ruling from the Supreme Court, and New York's Pride Month parade chanting "We're coming for your children"—a silly bit of satirical fun, or the mask slipping?
Become a member today. Picks of the week: Helen: "Phooey on FOIA," Peter Wood Bradley: "The Ukrainification of the World," Katya Sedgwick Sumantra: "The Post-Cold War Consensus Is Dead," Marco Rubio
Emile, Helen, and Micah are joined by editorial fellow Harry Scherer to discuss Hunter Biden's indictment and plea deal. Plus, RFK Jr. gives a big foreign policy speech as he continues to garner significant support in the Democratic primary against President Biden, and American Compass draws the ire of libertarian economists with the launch of "Rebuilding American Capitalism: A Handbook for Conservative Policymakers" and a conference full of leading GOP senators.
Picks of the week:
Emile: Front Royal on the Front Lines, Gavin Hamrick
Helen: Runaway Horses, Jude Russo
Micah: Put Working Class Americans at the Center of Presidential Politics, Amber Lapp & David Lapp
Harry: Land of Unconscious Genius, Declan Leary
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley has thrust the Biden family's shady dealings with Ukrainian energy company Burisma back into the spotlight this week, alleging that there are multiple audio recordings that confirm bribery to the then-vice president. Emile, Helen, Micah, and John discuss the latest developments in the burgeoning scandal. Plus, an increasing number of top scientists are leaving the West for China, and Good Samaritan Daniel Penney is indicted in New York.
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Picks of the Week:
Helen: The Ukraine Lobby's Latest Target, Ted Galen Carpenter
Micah: Why Jake Garland Died, Helen Andrews
John: Why American Prosperity Depends on Economic Sovereignty, Casey L. Wheatland
Emile: What Comes Next, Michael Knowles
Donald Trump has been indicted again, this time on federal charges stemming from classified documents. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the latest attempt to sideline Trump, and whether it will have any attempt on the 2024 primary, as more candidates enter the race. Plus, the hosts assess the latest in Ukraine in light of the explosion of the Kakhovka Dam.
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Picks of the week:
Emile: The Smoke-Filled Path Ahead for Conservative Foreign Policy, Carlos Roa Micah: Confronting the Dragon, John Hirschauer Helen: American Workers Need Not Apply, Gavin Hamrick Sohrab: Closed on Sunday, Harry Scherer
The band is back together. Helen, Emile, Sohrab, and Micah discuss the debt ceiling deal Kevin McCarthy made with Joe Biden. Is the House speaker right to be proud of it? Meanwhile, GOP governors are sending National Guard troops to the southern border to do the jobs American federal bureaucrats won't do. And how could we forget? The high holy days of America's civil religion are upon us in the sacred month of June.
Picks of the week:
Emile: C. Boyden Gray: The Passing of an Uncommon American Conservative, by Michael C. Desch
Helen: France Contemplates the Bear, by Christopher Caldwell
Sohrab: Don't Ask, Don't Tell in Ukraine, by Bradley Devlin
Micah: Conservatives on Target, by Carmel Richardson
Ron DeSantis is officially in for 2024--but his big announcement didn't go as planned. Emile, Sohrab, Bradley, and Sumantra break down the glitchy announcement on Twitter Spaces, discuss how the Florida governor is positioning his nascent campaign, and unpack the state of play in the growing GOP primary field for 2024.
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Picks of the week:
Emile: Cities of the West: An American Success Story, J.H. Cullum Clark
Sohrab: If Russia Wins, William S. Lind
Sumantra: A Dangerous Proposal, Ted Galen Carpenter
Bradley: The Taco Truck Delusion, Christopher Brunet
Emile, Micah, Sohrab, and John discuss the release of special counsel John Durham's report on his investigation into the FBI's Russiagate probe. The Durham report offers a damning account of corruption at the FBI--but reaction from the establishment media says otherwise. Plus, a frail 89-year-old Dianne Feinstein returns to the senate after a health-related absence, and Texas takes further moves to stop transgender surgeries on minors.
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Picks of the week:
Emile: Our Man in Tokyo, Jason Morgan
Micah: Hang the DJ, Jude Russo
John: The Ratcatcher, Bradley Devlin
Sohrab: The Ratcatcher Reprise, Bradley Devlin
Donald Trump is back on CNN for the first time since 2016. Emile, Micah, and Sohrab are joined by assistant editor John Hirschauer to discuss Trump's strong answers on abortion, Ukraine, and more from his town hall-style discussion, and whether the sexual abuse verdict against Trump this week will matter. Plus, Title 42 is set to expire, prompting a flood of migrants to our southern border, and Rep. George Santos is indicted for fraud.
Picks of the week:
Emile: Mayorkas Runs U.S. Foreign Policy in the Western Hemisphere, Phillip Linderman
Micah: King Hochschild's Hoax, Bruce Gilley
Sohrab: The Courage of RFK Jr., Chad Nagle
John: Was It for This the Clay Grew Tall?, Declan Leary
Emile, Micah, Sohrab, and Bradley discuss the death of Jordan Neely at the hands of a fellow passenger on the New York subway, the reaction from the left to immediately racialize the indicent, and the implications for law and order in an increasingly low-trust society. Plus, we reach the one-year anniversary of the leak of the Dobbs opinion and still have no leaker publicly identified, and the fight over raising the debt ceiling heats up in Washington.
Picks of the Week:
Emile: The Future of Christianity, R.R. Reno
Micah: A Murder in CHAZ, Jonathan Ireland
Bradley: Why the Bud Light Boycott Is Working, John Hirschauer
Sohrab: End American Military Aid to Azerbaijan, Eldar Mamedov
Emile, Micah, and Sohrab are joined by staff reporter Bradley Devlin to unpack Tucker Carlson's shock exit from Fox News. Plus, Joe Biden releases a video announcing his re-election bid, and the latest from the Discord leak of classified documents shows Ukraine has ambitions to expand the battlefield far beyond its borders.
Picks of the week:
Emile: The Fight of a Century, Kevin Roberts
Micah: Winds of Change?, Ernst van Zyl
Sohrab: Ukraine Plans for World War III, Bradley Devlin
Bradley: A Theological Conflict, John Hirschauer
Emile, Micah, and Sohrab are joined by assistant editor John Hirschauer to discuss the $787 million settlement in the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit against Fox News, and the broader implications for journalism and election security. Plus, the Supreme Court is faced with an abortion case again, this time related to the FDA approval of medication abortion drugs, and the Court weighs the case of a Christian mailman who refused to work on Sundays.
Picks of the Week:
Emile: Filling Out the China Grid, Micah Meadowcroft
Micah: Systemic Naifism, Jason Morgan
Sohrab: A Free Republic Depends on Worker Power, Joshua Preiss
John: Sympathy for the Devil, Jude Russo
Emile, Micah, and Sohrab are joined by senior editor Sumantra Maitra to discuss the leaked classified documents that paint a bleak picture of Ukraine's prospects in the war with Russia this Spring--and whether the circumstances surrounding the leak point to an overclassification problem. Plus, Trump talks foreign policy with Tucker Carlson, and the hosts unpack the controversy around Clarence Thomas.
Picks of the Week:
Emile: How Airbus Took Flight, Gabriela Rodriguez
Micah: For Domestic Revival, Seek Strategic Denial, Robert Almelor Delfeld
Sumantra: An American Senator in San Salvador, Bradley Devlin
Sohrab: NATO Generosity Betrays Institutional Obsolescence, R. Jordan Prescott
It finally happened: New York DA Alvin Bragg announced the indictment of former president Donald Trump. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the unprecedented prosecution, Trump's arraignment in Manhattan, and the political implications. Plus, Chicago elects a radical progressive mayor amidst a crime wave, and an Adderall shortage sparks a panic on TikTok. Picks of the Week: Emile: Past Lessons on Diffusing New Technologies, Michael Lind Micah: Classical Education's Woke Co-Morbidity, Matthew Freeman Helen: Mexican Catechism, Jude Russo Sohrab: Death of the Son of God, John Hirschauer
Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah discuss the tragic school shooting in Nashville by a woman claiming to be transgender. Plus, the Wall Street Journal releases a new poll showing steep declines in traditional American values like patriotism and religion, and a bipartisan effort in Congress to ban TikTok has some significant flaws. Picks of the week: Emile: Visible Transgenders, Sumantra Maitra Helen: E Pluribus Duo, James P. Pinkerton Micah: Close the Border to Change Mexico's Policies, Phillip Linderman Sohrab: The Cross of Code, Micah Meadowcroft
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab reflect on the twentieth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, and how we can avoid repeating such a monumental blunder. Plus, Trump looks set to be indicted in New York, and Josh Hawley gets tough on China with his Ending Normal Trade Relations with China Act. Join TAC for a special dinner discussion in Indianapolis on 4/1! Picks of the week: Emile: Work the Line, Carmel Richardson Micah: Why the Paleos Were Right About Iraq, Daniel McCarthy Sohrab: The Last Gasp of an Ideology, Julius Krein Helen: Showdown at the Lavra, Tim Andrews
This week, Tucker Carlson sent all announced and prospective 2024 GOP presidential candidates a questionnaire on their views on the war in Ukraine. Emile, Helen, Micah and Sohrab discuss the surprisingly restrained answers offered by the candidates--and the meltdown over Ron DeSantis's refusal to toe the hawkish line on Ukraine. Plus, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors expresses unanimous support for paying reparations to the city's black residents, and the failure of Silicon Valley Bank triggers financial unease. Join TAC for a special dinner discussion in Indianapolis on 4/1! Picks of the week: Emile: Heads I Win, Tails You Lose, Bradley Devlin Helen: India's Majoritarian Turn, Sumantra Maitra Micah: A Litany of Pride, Doug Bandow Sohrab: 'The World That We Will Live and Die In', Micah Meadowcroft
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the new footage from the Capitol on January 6 aired by Tucker Carlson this week, and what the media coverage of it tells us about the events of the day itself. Plus, Donald Trump echoes themes of his 2016 campaign with a big speech at CPAC, and Mexico descends into more violence with the kidnapping of 4 Americans--2 of whom won't make it home. Join us in Indianapolis on 4/1 for a special dinner featuring Scott McConnell and Emile Doak, "We Take Our Stand: Lessons from 20 Years of TAC"! Picks of the week: Emile: Never, Ever, Ever Haley, Sohrab Ahmari Helen: Political Dreamings! Perspective Horrors!, Dan Hitchens Micah: There Is No Constitutional Right to Satanism, Frank DeVito Sohrab: Trump at CPAC: What Year Is It?, Micah Meadowcroft
Emile, Micah, Helen, and Sohrab discuss the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, marked by President Biden's first visit to the country since the war started, and a speech by Vladimir Putin at a big rally in Moscow. Plus, Roald Dahl's children's books get a DEI makeover, and the "foreperson" of the grand jury investigating former President Trump in Georgia embarks on a bizarre media tour. Picks of the week: Emile: Never Nikki, Bradley Devlin Helen: The Old Normal, Harry Scherer Micah: The 'Equity Agenda' Takes Root at the USDA--And Beyond, John Hirschauer Sohrab: Jefferson and Hamilton in American Health Care, Robert Orr
Emile, Micah, Sohrab, and John discuss the train derailment in East Palestine, OH, that has prompted questions about the government's response to residents' potential exposure to toxic material--and whether a lax regulatory environment contributed to the crash. Plus, the US military shot down 3 more unidentified objects over US and Canadian airspace since the Chinese spy balloon, and Nikki Haley launches her bid for the presidency. Picks of the week: Emile: Why Won't the New York Times Say 'Chiefs'?, John Hirschauer Micah: This Too Shall Last, Carmel Richardson Sohrab: Vance Asks the Right Questions, Harry Scherer John: Unwanted Pregnancy Is Not 'Involuntary Servitude', James J. Heaney
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab unpack President Biden's second State of the Union address, in which the 46th president echoed many of the economic themes of his predecessor's 2016 campaign on issues like manufacturing and infrastructure--but still doubled down on progressive issues like abortion and transgenderism. Plus, the hosts discuss the satanic "performance" at the Grammys, and a new report showing former Taliban fighters having difficulty adjusting to office jobs in the city. Picks of the week: Helen: Missing Something Holy, Micah Meadowcroft Micah: Fare Evasion Is Still Bad, Helen Andrews Sohrab: Where Is the Next Disraeli?, David A. Cowan Emile: Six More Years?, Curt Mills
Emile, Helen, Micah, & Sohrab discuss Boris Johnson's visit to Washington, during which he went further than even most hawks in this country by calling for NATO membership for Ukraine and for the U.S. to send F-16 fighters. Plus, the College Board rolls out its AP African American Studies curriculum--with some notable omissions of wokeness--and commercial real estate is in trouble as more workers aren't coming back to the office post-pandemic. Picks of the week: Micah: The Key of Language, Charles Carmen Helen: An Antitrust Funeral Oration, Micah Meadowcroft Sohrab: Needed Distinctions, John Hirschauer Emile: Getting Serious About Responsible Defense Spending, Kevin Roberts
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Bradley discuss the latest escalatory move in the war in Ukraine: The United States and Germany have both agreed to send tanks to Ukraine in anticipation of a Spring offensive against Russian forces. Plus, there's a new chief of staff in the BIden White House, and Helen draws the ire of the Twitter mob for noticing the big increase in "fare jumping" on the DC Metro. Picks of the week: Emile: Pat's Pen, Scott McConnell Helen: Zelensky vs. the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Yevhen Herman Micah: Soviet Censorship, Katya Sedgwick Bradley: Unwinding the Long Great Society, Samuel Hammond
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the latest revelations from the Twitter files that Big Pharma pressured the platform to discredit generic alternatives to the vaccine and question therapeutic treatments to Covid. Plus, Townhall.com reports new details in the horrific story of a gay couple in Georgia who sexually abused their adoptive sons, and the hosts discuss the modernist MLK statue debacle in Boston. Picks of the week: Emile: Realism and 'Realism', Micah Meadowcroft Micah: It Is Time to End the Pandemic Emergency, Paul Gosar Helen: Black Horse, Black Earth, and BlackRock, Jude Russo Sohrab: The Trouble with the 'War on Autocracy', Anthony J. Constantini
We have reports of classified documents found at two Biden properties this week--and the DOJ isn't backing down, with Merrick Garland appointing a special counsel to investigate. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the implications for Biden's presidency and the 2024 race. Plus, newly seated Sen. Vance wastes no time demanding accountability on Ukraine spending, and Pete Buttigieg oversees yet another transportation debacle as the FAA grounds all flights Wednesday morning. Picks of the week: Micah: Back to Basics, Micah Meadowcroft Sohrab: Armenia Under Siege, Sohrab Ahmari Helen: When Bill Bennett Came to Stanford, Mark Bauerlein Emile: Americans Flee Mask Mandates, Jeffrey H. Anderson
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab unpack the historic opposition to Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House from 20 fellow Republicans--how it might end. Plus, the hosts debate Louisiana's new age-verification law for adult websites, and reflect on the passing of Pope Benedict XVI. Picks of the week: Helen: The Faces of January 6, Harry Scherer Micah: A Battle of the Sexes, Carmel Richardson Emile: The End of the Council and the Remains of the Day, Jude Russo Sohrab: When Legislators Risk War with China, Doug Bandow
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab look back on the biggest news stories of 2022, including the still-ongoing war in Ukraine, the Red Wave that wasn't, and the overturn of Roe v. Wade with the Dobbs decision. Plus, the hosts each choose an additional top story from the year to highlight. Support TAC's year-end campaign! Picks of the Year: Helen: What 'Long Covid' Means, Peter Robinson Micah: 'Christian Nationalism' Didn't Cause January 6, Daniel Strand Sohrab: Biden's Rail Debacle Signals Shakeup, Marco Rubio, Is This Winning?, George D. O'Neill, Jr., Seed Oils & Bad Science, Carmel Richardson Emile: The Decline of NASCAR, Wells King
Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah discuss the publication of internal Twitter communications related to high-profile censorship decisions--and why the left is so apoplectic about it. Plus, the hosts take a look at commercial surrogacy in light of a reported NY Times piece on the fallout from the practice in Cambodia, and the pro-immigration EAGLE Act fails in the House. In this episode: * They Were Surrogates. Now They Must Raise the Children. New York Times * Get a signed copy of Main Street Conservatism: The Future of the Right direct from TAC HQ! * Support our mission with a year-end gift!
Picks of the week: Emile: Air Raids On and Off the Field, John Hirschauer Helen: What 'Long Covid' Means, Peter Robinson Micah: The Air Force's Covid Cure Is Worse Than the Disease, Paul Vicars Sohrab: Terminal Tenderness in Canada's Healthcare System, Anne Hendershott
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab unpack the Brittney Griner prisoner swap, discussing whether Viktor Bout poses a threat to the US, how bad a deal it was for the Biden administration, and the broader implications for the Russia / Ukraine conflict. There's more news on that front this week, too, as Zelensky--recently named Time's 'Person of the Year'--makes moves to crack down on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Plus, the hosts debate whether you should care about the World Cup. Picks of the week: Emile: The European Union as Seen From Washington, Kevin Roberts Micah: I'm a Stranger Here Myself, Brian Kaller Helen: The Next Iran, Sohrab Ahmari Sohrab: FDR Won, Hunter DeRensis
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the stunning collapse of crypto exchange FTX, and the role of its founder Sam Bankman-Fried, the second largest Democratic donor. Plus, a sizable number of Republican senators side with railroad unions over corporate bosses and the Biden administration, and protests erupt in China over Covid-zero. Picks of the week: Emile: On Marriage, Betrayal, John Hirschauer Helen: Myth-Busting Silicon Valley, Wells King Micah: The Human Right, Micah Meadowcroft Sohrab: The Once and Future Marriage, Michael Toscano
Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah discuss Trump's big presidential announcement at Mar-a-Lago. Plus, missiles fall in NATO territory in Poland, and GOP senators join with the Democrats to codify gay marriage. Picks of the week: Micah: Prostitutes in the Temple, Carmel Richardson Helen: Just Like Home, Helen Andrews Sohrab:America's Suez Moment, Philip Pilkington Emile: Respect Marriage Now, Harry Scherer
It's an all-midterms episode this week. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab unpack what we learned from Tuesday's election--and the problems with still not knowing results in key states. Plus, abortion loses big in a number of red states, and the race for 2024 is off and running, with the midterm results changing the dynamics of a potential Trump-DeSantis showdown. Join us for our 20th Anniversary Gala in Northern Virginia on 11/17, featuring Rep. Dan Bishop, Chris Rufo, and Jim Webb! Picks of the week: Emile: The Culture War Still Wins, Bradley Devlin Helen: The Myth of Post-Industrialism, Eamonn Fingleton Sohrab: San Francisco Can't Afford 'Safe Supply', Katya Sedgwick Micah: The States Choose Death, Carmel Richardson
It's an all-midterms episode this week. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab unpack what we learned from Tuesday's election--and the problems with still not knowing results in key states. Plus, abortion loses big in a number of red states, and the race for 2024 is off and running, with the midterm results changing the dynamics of a potential Trump-DeSantis showdown. Join us for our 20th Anniversary Gala in Northern Virginia on 11/17, featuring Rep. Dan Bishop, Chris Rufo, and Jim Webb! Picks of the week: Emile: The Culture War Still Wins, Bradley Devlin Helen: The Myth of Post-Industrialism, Eamonn Fingleton Sohrab: San Francisco Can't Afford 'Safe Supply', Katya Sedgwick Micah: The States Choose Death, Carmel Richardson
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab unpack what to watch for in Tuesday's midterm elections, assess each side's closing argument, and offer predictions for which party will control Congress in 2023. Plus, the Supreme Court looks poised to rule affirmative action in college admissions unconstitutional, and Jair Bolsonaro loses a close, contested presidential election in Brazil. Join us for our 20th Anniversary Gala in Northern Virginia on 11/17, featuring Rep. Dan Bishop, Chris Rufo, and Jim Webb! Picks of the week: Emile: Brussels Versus Budapest, Bradley Devlin Helen: Don't Call It the 'Culture War Speech', Nic Rowan Micah: Homeroom Teachers, Charles Carman Sohrab: Our Soviet Blue-Check Media, Sohrab Ahmari, & No Amnesty for Pandemic Tyranny, Micah Meadowcroft
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab unpack what to watch for in Tuesday's midterm elections, assess each side's closing argument, and offer predictions for which party will control Congress in 2023. Plus, the Supreme Court looks poised to rule affirmative action in college admissions unconstitutional, and Jair Bolsonaro loses a close, contested presidential election in Brazil. Join us for our 20th Anniversary Gala in Northern Virginia on 11/17, featuring Rep. Dan Bishop, Chris Rufo, and Jim Webb! Picks of the week: Emile: Brussels Versus Budapest, Bradley Devlin Helen: Don't Call It the 'Culture War Speech', Nic Rowan Micah: Homeroom Teachers, Charles Carman Sohrab: Our Soviet Blue-Check Media, Sohrab Ahmari, & No Amnesty for Pandemic Tyranny, Micah Meadowcroft
Elon Musk finally completes his takeover of Twitter. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the implications for the social media platform and our political discourse. Plus, progressives cave to Democratic hawks by retracting a letter that simply suggested a proactive diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine, and the Nation's Report Card shows record declines in student scores over the pandemic shutdown years. Join us for our 20th Anniversary Gala in Northern Virginia on 11/17, featuring Rep. Dan Bishop, Chris Rufo, and Jim Webb! Picks of the week: Emile: The Fight Over Child Mutilation in Oklahoma, Harry Scherer Helen: Good Trouble: A Sitdown with Marjorie Taylor Greene, Bradley Devlin Sohrab: Voting for War, Micah Meadowcroft Micah: Making Sense of Vladimir Putin, Helen Andrews
Liz Truss resigns as U.K. prime minister after just 45 days. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss her failed, unprecedentedly short premiership, and what comes next for British politics. Plus, Stacey Abrams says abortion-on-demand is part of her economic plan, and the CDC adds the Covid jab to its recommended immunization schedule for children. Join us for our 20th Anniversary Gala in Northern Virginia on 11/17, featuring Rep. Dan Bishop, Chris Rufo, and Jim Webb!
Picks of the week: Emile: Has Michigan Forgotten 2020?, Carmel Richardson Helen: Why Hungary's Jews Are the Safest in Europe, Ari Blaff Micah: Pumpkin Spice Loneliness, Matthew Schmitz Sohrab: Another Cheney Loses Another War, Bradley Devlin
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Declan discuss John Fetterman's closed captioning-aided interview, and the rise of disability politics. Joe Biden also raised the prospect of "nuclear Armageddon" at a closed-door Democratic fundraiser this week while the war escalates in Ukraine, and the administration moves to liberalize federal marijuana laws. Join us for our 20th Anniversary Gala in Northern Virginia on 11/17, featuring Rep. Dan Bishop, Chris Rufo, and Jim Webb!
Picks of the week: Emile: Searching for the Buckeye Base, Micah Meadowcroft Helen: The Meaning of Chess's Cheating Scandal, Scott McConnell Declan: A Venezuelan Gang Crosses Biden's Open Border, Edgar Beltran Micah: Protect America First, Terry Schilling
The war in Ukraine escalates this week, with Putin annexing territory and Zelensky applying for NATO membership while calling for regime change in Moscow. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the latest developments, and the dangerous rhetoric coming from some hawks in the US. Plus, the Georgia senate race gets hit with an "October surprise" with reports that Herschel Walker paid for a girlfriend's abortion, and the gay romcom "Bros" bombs at the box office. Join us on 11/17 for our 20th Anniversary Gala! Picks of the week: Emile: Iran's Empty Uprising, Sohrab Ahmari Helen: Entertaining Etiquette, Nic Rowan Micah: A Conflict of Visions, Krzysztof Tyszka-Drozdowski Sohrab: Blame the Troops?, Wesley Jefferies
Everyone's pointing fingers this week after the apparent attack on the Nord Stream pipeline. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the likely--and unlikely--culprits, and the implications for an increasingly tense situation in Europe. Plus, the FBI raids the home of a Catholic father of 7, and Lizzo plays James Madison's flute. Join us on November 17 for our 20th Anniversary Gala! Picks of the Week: Emile: Politics of Reason and Beauty, Michael Warren Davis Sohrab: Giorgia Meloni: The Future or Phony, Bradley Devlin Micah: It's Not a Housing Shortage, Carmel Richardson Helen: Charity or Billions for the Left's Voter Pipeline?, Hayden Ludwig
Everyone's pointing fingers this week after the apparent attack on the Nord Stream pipeline. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the likely--and unlikely--culprits, and the implications for an increasingly tense situation in Europe. Plus, the FBI raids the home of a Catholic father of 7, and Lizzo plays James Madison's flute. Join us on November 17 for our 20th Anniversary Gala! Picks of the Week: Emile: Politics of Reason and Beauty, Michael Warren Davis Sohrab: Giorgia Meloni: The Future or Phony, Bradley Devlin Micah: It's Not a Housing Shortage, Carmel Richardson Helen: Charity or Billions for the Left's Voter Pipeline?, Hayden Ludwig
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the reporting from Matt Walsh that Vanderbilt University Medical Center is conducting transgender surgeries and treatments on adolescents--and that profit is a driving factor. Plus, New York City finally ends its private sector employee vaccine mandate, and Adnan Syed of the popular Serial podcast walks free. In this episode: What Have the True Crime Podcasters Done?, Helen Andrews Picks of the week: Emile: Making Space for Men to Become Fathers, Micah Meadowcroft Helen: A Tragic History, Samuel Sweeney Micah: The Paradox of Populist Foreign Policy in Asia, Akhil Ramesh and Robert York Sohrab: Holding Ground, Losing War, Douglas Macgregor Get your tickets for TAC's 20th Anniversary Gala on 11/17, honoring Chris Rufo and Jim Webb!
Ron DeSantis has decided to send a plane full of Venezuelan illegal immigrants to the wealthy progressive enclave of Martha's Vineyard. Emile, Helen, Micah, & Sohrab discuss the political stunt, and the broader crisis at the Southern border. Plus, the hosts unpack the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, and Sen. Lindsey Graham's 15-week abortion ban in the U.S. Senate. Picks of the week: Emile: Ron DeSantis Travel Agency, Rod Dreher Micah: The Royal Accession, Michael Warren Davis Helen: Pills for the Girls, Carmel Richardson Sohrab: Russia Draws Closer to China, Dimitri Simes Get your tickets: TAC's 20th Anniversary Gala, 11/17
Emile, Sohrab, Helen, and Micah unpack President Biden's divisive primetime speech in front of Independence Hall. Plus, a tragic week of violence in Memphis, and an energy crisis looms in Europe. Picks of the week: Emile: Big Tech or Little Kids?, Harry Scherer Sohrab: Henry C. Carey's Practical Economics, David A. Cowan Helen: Overturn United States v. Wong Kim Ark, Michael Anton Micah: FERC Gaslights America, Michael Buschbacher & Taylor Myers, and Behind the "Grid Emergency', Helen Andrews
Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah discuss Joe Biden's "Safer America" speech, including his quip that gun-owning Americans would "need an F-15" to fight against the government, amidst a broader embrace of federal law enforcement by Democrats. Plus, the abortion issue heats up in midterm races, and Iraq descends into chaos once more. Picks of the week: * Emile: Death Without Dignity, John Hirschauer * Micah: The Meaning of Abandoned Equipment, R. Jordan Prescott * Helen: Imran Khan and the Pakistani Deep State, Bradley Devlin * Sohrab: Putin's Last Laugh, Rod Dreher
In this episode: * In Defense of Cultural Christianity, Sohrab Ahmari, Gladden Pappin, & Chad Pecknold
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Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah discuss Joe Biden's "Safer America" speech, including his quip that gun-owning Americans would "need an F-15" to fight against the government, amidst a broader embrace of federal law enforcement by Democrats. Plus, the abortion issue heats up in midterm races, and Iraq descends into chaos once more. Picks of the week: * Emile: Death Without Dignity, John Hirschauer * Micah: The Meaning of Abandoned Equipment, R. Jordan Prescott * Helen: Imran Khan and the Pakistani Deep State, Bradley Devlin * Sohrab: Putin's Last Laugh, Rod Dreher
In this episode: * In Defense of Cultural Christianity, Sohrab Ahmari, Gladden Pappin, & Chad Pecknold
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Emile, Helen, Micah, and Declan discuss President Biden's plan to cancel the student loan debt of millions of Americans, within the context of our broken higher education system. This week also saw Dr. Anthony Fauci announce his retirement, and the editors discuss the post-Roe symposium on other bad Supreme Court precedents from the latest issue of TAC. Picks of the week: Emile: Don't Trust DC on Election Integrity, George D. O'Neill, Jr. Helen: Overturn Papachristou v. City of Jacksonville, Charles Fain Lehman Micah: 'Christian Nationalism' Didn't Cause January 6, Daniel Strand Declan: Farm or Die, Michael Warren Davis In this episode: Overturn United States v. Virginia, Emile Doak Overturn Griswold v. Connecticut, Declan Leary Overturn Griggs v. Duke Power, Jeremy Carl Overturn Plyler v. Doe, Pedro Gonzalez
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Declan discuss President Biden's plan to cancel the student loan debt of millions of Americans, within the context of our broken higher education system. This week also saw Dr. Anthony Fauci announce his retirement, and the editors discuss the post-Roe symposium on other bad Supreme Court precedents from the latest issue of TAC. Picks of the week: Emile: Don't Trust DC on Election Integrity, George D. O'Neill, Jr. Helen: Overturn Papachristou v. City of Jacksonville, Charles Fain Lehman Micah: 'Christian Nationalism' Didn't Cause January 6, Daniel Strand Declan: Farm or Die, Michael Warren Davis In this episode: Overturn United States v. Virginia, Emile Doak Overturn Griswold v. Connecticut, Declan Leary Overturn Griggs v. Duke Power, Jeremy Carl Overturn Plyler v. Doe, Pedro Gonzalez
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law this week, a massive spending bill that doesn't reduce inflation. Emile, Micah, Helen, and Delcan discuss what's in the $700 billion boondoggle, including climate and energy initiatives, and big money for the IRS to increase enforcement and audits of everyday Americans. Plus, the CDC admits it botched the Covid response and relaxes guidance on the virus, and Liz Cheney loses big in Wyoming. Picks of the week: * Emile: Ruling Class Turns on Conservative Americans, Rod Dreher * Micah: Running to Unchain Wyoming, Pavlos Papadopoulos * Helen: Yokel Wokeism in Western Pennsylvania, Andrew Cuff * Declan: How Women Get Men to Heaven, Casey Chalk
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It's a Trump-heavy episode this week, as Emile, Helen, Declan, and Bradley unpack the unprecedented FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago. Plus, new reports of Mark Milley undermining the 45th president as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Trump-endorsed candidates win primaries in Arizona, Washington, and Michigan.
Picks of the week: * Emile: The Failure in Uvalde Was Societal, Kevin Roberts * Helen: Long LIV Golf, Collin Pruett * Declan: Pride and Prejudice, Michael Warren Davis * Bradley: The Meaning of the Raid on Mar-a-Lago, Andrew Kloster
Discussed: Inside the War Between Trump and His Generals, The New Yorker
It's a Trump-heavy episode this week, as Emile, Helen, Declan, and Bradley unpack the unprecedented FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago. Plus, new reports of Mark Milley undermining the 45th president as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Trump-endorsed candidates win primaries in Arizona, Washington, and Michigan.
Picks of the week: * Emile: The Failure in Uvalde Was Societal, Kevin Roberts * Helen: Long LIV Golf, Collin Pruett * Declan: Pride and Prejudice, Michael Warren Davis * Bradley: The Meaning of the Raid on Mar-a-Lago, Andrew Kloster
Discussed: Inside the War Between Trump and His Generals, The New Yorker
Emile, Helen, Micah, and John discuss a new study that suggests depression is not caused by low serotonin levels, and what that means for an American society that is quick to prescribe antidepressant drugs. Plus, Democrats change the definition of an economic recession as we hit two straight quarters of negative economic growth, and Trump returns to law-and-order messaging as he eyes a 2024 campaign. Picks of the week: Emile: A Modernist Memorial, Catesby Leigh Helen: Southern Exposure, Bill Kauffman Micah: The Culture War Is a Myth, Michael Warren Davis John: State-Sanctioned Anarchy, Bradley Devlin Join us in Washington on 8/3: Crony Capitalism: Big Pharma, COVID, and Vaccines
Emile, Helen, and Declan are joined by staff reporter Bradley Devlin to unpack Joe Biden's disastrous trip to Saudi Arabia amidst soaring gas prices. Plus, Democrats look to distract from sagging poll numbers by codifying gay marriage into law—and 47 GOP congressmen go along with it. And in Indiana, the "good guy with a gun" meme comes true, with a heroic Good Samaritan stopping a mass shooter in his tracks.
Picks of the week: * Emile: Powers and Peoples, Micah Meadowcroft * Helen: The Strange Case of Frank Morrissey, Jonathan Leaf * Declan: Setting Fathers Against Sons, John Hirschauer * Bradley: Crap Economics, Michael Warren Davis
Emile, Helen, and Micah are joined by assistant editor John Hirschauer to discuss the flood of concern coming from the left this week over the prospect of Biden 2024, and whether the Democrats have anyone else who could take the mantle. Plus, Josh Hawley gets called transphobic for saying men can't get pregnant, and Big Tech censorship strikes close to home, as Eventbrite deletes a TAC's listing of our conference on cronyism's role in the Covid vaccine. Picks of the week: Emile: Guns Don't Kill Shinzo Abe, Michael Warren Davis Helen: The Two Lives of Robert Hanssen, Nic Rowan Micah: The American System Can Teach Us to Build Again, David A. Cowan John: Stirring Up Hatred Against Indian Boarding Schools, Helen Andrews Join us in Washington: Conservative Isn't Enough: The Reactionary Mind, a discussion with Michael Warren Davis & Declan Leary, July 20 Crony Capitalism: Big Pharma, Covid, and the Vaccines, August 3 Become a member today!
Emile, Helen, and Micah unpack the shocking assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, one of the leading conservatives on the world stage, during a campaign speech. Plus, Boris Johnson resigns as UK PM, and an attack on a bodega clerk in New York somehow lands the clerk in jail. Picks of the week: * Micah: Seed Oils and Bad Science, Carmel Richardson * Helen: The Dean of Non-Interventionism, Hunter DeRensis * Emile: America the Beautiful, Micah Meadowcroft`
Emile, Micah, Helen, and Declan unpack some of the fantastical claims from Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony at the J6 Show Trial. Plus, a tragic scene in Texas leaves over 50 immigrants dead in the back of a semi truck amidst a surge in human smuggling operations near the border, and Democrats continue to unravel after the Dobbs decision. Picks of the Week: Emile: The Contempt of the World, John Hirschauer Micah: George Soros Targets Hispanic Media, Edgar Beltran Helen: Dishonorable Passions, Declan Leary Declan: Biden Pays Big Bucks For Pfizer’s Latest Flop, David Gortler
Helen and Micah are joined by associate editor Declan Leary to discuss the Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wadein deciding the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Healthcase. As the question of abortion and the nature of the human person is returned to the people and their elected representatives, what comes next? Plus, the trio go over a few of the other recent decisions from the Court, on issues ranging from gun rights to religious liberty.
Emile, Helen, and Micah are joined by staff reporter Bradley Devlin to discuss the latest in the war between Russia and Ukraine, including reports that the Biden administration has approved an additional $1 billion in aid. Plus, Biden marks Pride month with a new Orwellian executive order on "transgender youth," and triple-jabbed Anthony Fauci tests positive for COVID--while the FDA approves the vaccine for children as young as 6 months. Picks of the week: * Emile: National Conservatism: A Statement of Principles, Edmund Burke Foundation * Helen: Are Sanctions Hurting Russia?, Dimitri A. Simes * Micah: America Is Crippling Small Farmers, Kevin Stocklin * Bradley: Ukraine Isn't Worth Nuclear War, Doug Bandow
Emile, Helen, and Micah are joined by assistant editor John Hirschauer this week to discuss the slickly produced prime-time spectacle of the January 6 Select Committee hearings--and the political arrests surrounding it. Plus, more woke madness at the Washington Post, and an assassination attempt on Justice Kavanaugh. Picks of the Week: * Emile: The Right to a Javelin, Micah Meadowcroft * Helen: Christian Realism vs. The Simulation World, Michael Warren Davis * Micah: Get Smart on Intelligence, Jason Morgan * John:`Silver Screen, Red Scare, Helen Andrews
A special episode this week, as Emile and Micah welcome National Review ISI fellow Nate Hochman to the podcast to discuss his recent New York Times piece, "What Comes After the Religious Right?" Nate's argument is that while today's culture wars are as fierce as they've been in decades, they're also markedly less religious: issues of identity, nation, and race have supplanted former religious right priorities like marriage, school prayer, and abortion. The hosts debate Nate's description, and look towards the future of the social & cultural right. In this episode: What Comes After the Religious Right?, Nate Hochman, New York Times Religious Wrong, Sam Francis, Chronicles Christian Nationalism is on the rise in some GOP campaigns, AP News
The World Economic Forum or monkeypox: which poses a greater threat to American lives? Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss. Plus, reflections two years later on how the death of George Floyd has affected us personally. Picks of the Week * Helen: "Two Faces of Originalism," Matthew Schmitz * Sohrab: "Who Is Really Winning in Ukraine," Doug Bandow * Micah: "The Weather Above Ground," Scott McConnell
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the shooting in Buffalo, and the left's focus on "Great Replacement" in response. This week also saw big primary results in Pennsylvania, and a loss for Madison Cawthorne in North Carolina. Plus, Princeton University looks set to fire tenured professor Joshua Katz for dubious reasons. Picks of the week: Emile: Bitcoin and the Rule of the Material, Sohrab Ahmari Sohrab: Keep Finland and Sweden Out of NATO, Bradley Devlin Helen: Lawyers Cause Homelessness, Mark Pulliam Micah: Nationally Reviewing Realism, Declan Leary
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the nationwide shortage of infant formula that has left many families in the lurch. The shortage comes amidst skyrocketing inflation, compounding the financial difficulty for American families, while the Biden administration seems more interested in sending $40 billion to Ukraine. Plus, the hosts break down the pro-abortion protests at the homes of Supreme Court justices. Picks of the week: Emile: Groomers, To The Man, Casey Chalk Micah: Will Orban Be Remembered as a Liberal?, Laszlo Bernat Veszpremy Helen: The Bone-Locker's Speech, Margot Enns Sohrab: What the Supreme Court Leak Means, Matthew Schmitz
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab break down the bombshell leaked opinion from the Supreme Court that looks ready to overturn Roe v. Wade, and what both the leak and the opinion mean for our politics. Plus, President Biden requests $33 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, and J.D. Vance wins big in Ohio. Picks of the week: * Emile: On Roe: Thank You, Donald Trump, Rod Dreher * Helen: Life During Wartime, Bill Kauffman * Micah: Mourning in America: Life After Roe, Jason Morgan * Sohrab: America First Wins, Emile Doak
Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and associate editor Declan Leary discuss rumors that President Biden will cancel substantial amounts of student debt through executive action, his Department of Homeland Security's newly established Disinformation Governance Board and its strange executive director, and TAC contributor James Pogue's thoughtful Vanity Fairpiece on New Right figures like J.D. Vance and Curtis Yarvin—which even Jeff Bezos has read.
Picks of the week:
- Emile: The China Initiative Wasn't Racist, by J. Arthur Bloom
- Helen: The Decline and Fall of NASCAR, by Wells King
- Sohrab: Liberal Integralism, by Casey Chalk
- Declan: Right About the Environment, by Micah Meadowcroft
Should Taylor Lorenz have doxxed ‘Libs of TikTok’? Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss anonymity on social media, plus a bold strike back at Disney by Governor DeSantis and a bold endorsement from Donald Trump in the Ohio Senate primary.
Picks of the week:
- Helen: The Decline & Fall of NASCAR, Wells King
- Micah: Three Lessons from the French Election, Auguste Meyrat
- Sohrab: France Turning Back to Nationalism, Doug Bandow; Taylor Lorenz Attacks Libs of TikTok, John Hirschauer
- Emile: JD Vance, You’re Hired, Sohrab Ahmari
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the attack on the Brooklyn subway, the media's reaction to it, and the implications for public transit. Plus, we have to talk about Covid-19 again with another round of mask mandates, and CNN+ launches to abysmal audience numbers. Picks of the week: Helen: What Comes Next for Hungary? Bradley Devlin Micah: The Biden Administration Is Set to Make the Border Crisis Worse, Rep. Chip Roy Sohrab: Robert Kagan's Selective Memory, Andrew J. Bacevich Emile: Looking Forward to Good Friday, Matthew Walther
Elon Musk, noted Twitter critic, now has a controlling stake in Twitter and a seat on the company's board. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss what impact this may have on the social media giant. Plus, Ron DeSantis takes on Disney over his state's anti-grooming law, and some conservatives take issue with that framing. Over in Europe, the Hungarian people give Viktor Orban a big win at the ballot box, which Western elites call undemocratic. Picks of the week: Helen: Building Up From Chaos, Micah Meadowcroft Micah: The VHS Solution, Matthew Walther Sohrab: Biden's Folly in Ukraine, Douglas Macgregor Emile: The State Department Failed to Prevent the War. Will It Now Prevent the Peace?, David Sacks
A special episode this week, as Micah and Emile recap TAC and American Moment's emergency conference, "Up From Chaos: Conserving American Security," which featured remarks from Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Thomas Massie, Rep. Matt Rosendale, JD Vance, Joe Kent, David Sacks, and many more. Plus, Micah sits down for an exclusive interview with one of the conference's keynote speakers, Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC).
The Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings are underway, with the nominee drawing heat for her inability to define 'woman'—and accusations of light sentencing in child pornography cases. Plus, Emile, Sohrab, Helen, and Micah refute the foreign policy blob's 'pro-Putin' slander of its critics, and Sohrab launches a new magazine: Compact. "Up From Chaos: Conserving American Security"—Register now! Picks of the Week: * Emile: No Allies Who Buy Babies, Declan Leary * Sohrab: The Mariupol Theater Bombing, Pedro Gonzalez * Helen: The Bright Ages, Michael Warren Davis * Micah: Finis Europa, Nicolas Hausdorf
This week marks the two year anniversary of the first society-wide shutdown in response to Covid-19. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab reflect on two years of mistakes, give credit to those who got it right early on, and apply lessons as yet another subvariant emerges in Europe. Plus, Ukrainian President Zelensky makes an emotional appeal for support to the U.S. Congress, and monogamy goes radical. Join us in Washington on 3/31 for Up From Chaos: Conserving American Security Picks of the week: * Emile: Orders of Political Operations, Micah Meadowcroft * Helen: In Praise of Religious Populism, Matthew Schmitz * Sohrab: We Poked the Bear, Doug Bandow * Micah: Pizza and Jeers at the Kavanaughs', John Hirschauer
Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah discuss record-high gas prices amidst the Biden administration's ban on Russian oil, and whether Americans will get relief anytime soon. Plus, new polling on Russia-Ukraine—with some alarming hypotheticals for our own country—and new diplomatic talks for a resolution to the conflict. Join us in Texas on 3/26: A New Fusionism? A Conservatism for Our Current Moment, featuring Helen Andrews & Michael Brendan Dougherty Picks of the Week: * Helen: Are Mexican Cartels Terrorist Organizations?, Collin Pruett * Sohrab: To Clean Up NYC, Expand Kendra's Law, Anne Hendershott * Micah: Weapons of Financial Destruction And the New World Order, David C. Hendrickson * Emile: Dispatch From the Anti-CPAC, Declan Leary
President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address, which often focused more on Ukraine than our Union. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the latest developments with the Russian invasion, and unpack Biden's many pivots on domestic policies. Plus, the Supreme Court nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson has mostly flown under the radar. Join us in Dallas on 3/26 for "A New Fusionism? A Conservatism for Our Current Moment" featuring Helen Andrews & Michael Brendan Dougherty! Picks of the Week: Emile: Biden and the State of an Onion, Matthew Walther Helen: The US Must Monitor Arms Sales, Jordan Cohen Micah: Reopen the American Frontier, Jason Morgan Sohrab: Putting America Before Ukraine, Bradley Devlin
This week's big news: Russia has invaded Ukraine. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab unpack how we got to this point, and what the implications are for American national interests. Plus, conservatives in Texas and Florida go on offense against the LGBT agenda. Join us in Dallas next month for our special dinner featuring Helen Andrews and Michael Brendan Dougherty: A New Fusionism? A Conservatism for Our Current Moment. Picks of the week: * Emile: On Borders Worth Defending, Micah Meadowcroft * Micah: Right Again, Unfortunately, On Russia, Bradley Devlin * Helen: The Covid Regime's Cassandra, John M. Vella * Sohrab: How Democratic Is the Covid State?, Helen Andrews
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss Justin Trudeu's extreme move of invoking the Emergencies Act to quell the trucker protests in Canada. Plus, the latest on the fast-moving Ukraine-Russia dispute, and Democrats start to flip-flop on Covid mandates. Picks of the Week: Helen: Selling the Metaverse, James Pogue Micah: Let Freedom Honk, Jonathon Van Maren Sohrab: Not Everything Is World War II, Christopher Mott
Emile: Billy Remembers, Frances Widdowson
Emile, Sohrab, and Helen are joined by editorial fellow Carmel Richardson this week to discuss the ongoing attempts to cancel Joe Rogan. Plus, the RNC formally censures Reps. Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney, and San Franciscan Eileen Gu wins a gold medal...for China. Picks of the week: Emile: Rogan's Apology, Micah Meadowcroft Helen: Onward Christian Soldiers: Against the Military's Vaccine Mandate, Carmel Richardson Sohrab: Covid Becomes A Kink, Bradley Devlin Carmel: A Case for Getting Married, Matthew Walther
On this special episode, Emile sits down with businessman Tom Lewis to discuss his book Solid Ground: A Foundation for Winning in Work and Life.Tom's book not only provides the foundation that the title suggests, but also offers important lessons that can be applied to our political and social ills. Emile and Tom touch on the value of rootedness and place; why you should not follow your passion; the importance of commitment, faith, and family; and more. Buy Solid Ground: https://solidgroundbook.com
Canadian truckers have taken their peaceful anti-mandate protest convoy to the capital, prompting Justin Trudeau to flee his Ottawa residence due to "safety concerns". Plus, Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah discuss the bipartisan meltdown over Sen. Josh Hawley's suggestion that the U.S. drop support for Ukrainian membership in NATO, and CNN continues to unravel with the resignation of Jeff Zucker. Picks of the week: * Helen: The Truckers Fighting Dystopia, Sohrab Ahmari * Sohrab: Class Contradictions, Matthew Schmitz * Micah: All the Institutions Failed, Jason Garshfield * Emile: Covid Safety Theater Is Not Benign, Peter Van Buren
The war drums are beating in Washington, as our bipartisan establishment looks to get the country involved in rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Emile, Sohrab, Micah, and Helen unpack the return of the neocons. Plus, the hosts assess Glenn Youngkin's war against mask mandates in Virginia, and the SAT changes its flagship college admissions test yet again. Picks of the Week: * Emile: Stephen Breyer Is Still Alive?, Matthew Walther * Sohrab: Joe Biden's Low-Energy Blunder, C. Boyden Gray & Michael Buschbacher, and Insanity in New York, John Hirschauer * Micah: The Dependency Trap, Jason Morgan * Helen: Ukraine's Relentless Lobbyists Take to Congress, Bradley Devlin
With the 49th annual March for Life in Washington this week, Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab take stock of the pro-life movement and assess whether the pending decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health will finally be the case that overturns Roe v. Wade. Plus, Anthony Fauci is increasingly angry in public, and unvaxxed Novak Djokovic is deported and banned from Australia. Picks of the Week: * Helen: How Russia Went Wrong, Dimitri A. Simes * Sohrab: The Software of Civilization, Micah Meadowcroft * Micah: The Big Money Behind Abortion Activism, Hayden Ludwig * Emile: Voting Rights And Wrongs, Matthew Walther
Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah discuss President Biden's voting rights speech in Georgia, and assess his first year in office amidst new reports of sagging poll numbers. Plus, senators from both parties introduce legislation to ban sitting congressmen from trading stocks, and the hosts debate the news of price controls on select household goods in Viktor Orban's Hungary. Picks of the Week: * Emile: The Athletic Sells Out, John Hirschauer * Helen: Stoned in America, Bruce Gilley * Micah: If Only It Were the Apocalypse, Matthew Walther * Sohrab: New York's Anti-White Triage Policy, John Hirschauer
As we enter 2022, Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab look ahead to the most interesting races of the midterm election cycle. Plus, Twitter bans Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, raising tough questions about corporate power and the limits of free speech, and the hosts reflect on the one-year anniversary commemorations of the January 6 capitol riot. Picks of the week: * Emile: Things Worth Getting Mad About, Declan Leary * Sohrab: Just Stop Listening, Sohrab Ahmari * Helen: American Orphans In the Wasteland, Andrew Doran * Micah: The Time to Resist Vax Passports is Now, Helen Andrews
In the final episode of 2021, Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab unpack the recent revelations of texts between Fox News anchors and Mark Meadows during the riot on January 6th--and whether they warrant the breathless media coverage they've received. Plus, Helen responds to the left's uproar over her "Reconstruction Revisionism" piece, and the hosts look back on the biggest news stories of the year. Support TAC's Year-End Campaign: www.theamericanconservative.com/donate/ Reconstruction Revisionism, by Helen Andrews Picks of the Year: Helen: Restrictionism's Last Stand, Pedro Gonzalez Sohrab: The Meaning of Harvey Weinstein, Matthew Schmitz Micah: The Outsourcing of America's Food, Austin Frerick Emile: The Cruelty Was Never the Point, Helen Andrews
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and the foreign policy blob's eagerness to get the U.S. involved. Plus, Congress kills the effort to include women in the military draft, and Sohrab explains his decision to leave New York City.
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Picks of the week:
- Emile: Wallen Breaks the Cycle, Carmel Richardson
- Micah: Healing 'San Fransicko', Katya Sedgwick
- Sohrab/Helen: Rittenhouse Got the South Africa Treatment, Emma Freire
Emile, Helen, Sohrab, and Micah discuss the tragic Christmas parade attack in Waukesha, Wisconsin, amidst a national crime wave, whether this will lead to a return of law-and-order politics. Plus, Twitter has a new CEO, and some people still seem to care about a new COVID variant in the form of Omicron.
Take the 2021 TAC Reader Survey. Picks of the week: * Emile: SUVs Don't Kill People, Sohrab Ahmari * Micah: On Brick, Madeline Johnson * Sohrab: 'Housing First' Fails in San Francisco, John Hirschauer * Helen: Vonnegut Against War, Peter Tonguette
Co-host of TAC's "Empire Has No Clothes" podcast, Curt Mills, crosses over to TAC Right Now this week, joining Emile, Helen, and Micah to discuss Kamala Harris's rough start as vice president and sagging poll numbers. Plus, Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke is running for office again, and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt stays the execution of Julius Jones after a high-profile, star-studded, bipartisan PR campaign. Picks of the week: * Helen: A Nation of Online Gamblers, Matthew Walther * Micah: The Wheel of Empires, Helen Andrews * Curt: Each Generation Needs A New Invitation, Kevin Frazier * Emile: Our Military Brass Has Learned Nothing, Bradley Devlin
Helen, Sohrab, and Micah talk about the trial in Wisconsin. Then, General Electric announces it's breaking up into three separate companies, marking the end of the line for the great American conglomerate that represented the best and worst of American capitalism. Picks of the week: * Helen: "Merchants of Death," Hunter DeRensis * Micah: "I Survived (Because of) Bible Belt Religion," Brandon Meeks * Sohrab: "The Covid War Is a Class War," Bradley Devlin
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the victory of Glenn Youngkin over Terry McAullife in Virginia's gubernatorial election. Plus, fresh back from Orlando, the team talk about what they're taking away from the National Conservatism Conference 2021.
Picks of the week:
- Helen: Italy’s Green Pass Demonstrations Shake Europe, Giovanni Giacalone
- Micah: The Bush Family Affair With China, John Meroney
- Sohrab: After the Liberalism Debates, Sohrab Ahmari; and, Itegralism Redux, Rod Dreher
- Emile: Becoming Conservative Maximalists, Carmel Richardson
A special episode of TAC Right Now this week, as Emile sits down with Rod Dreher and Sohrab Ahmari to unpack where the American Right goes from here. The recent New York Times piece "How the American Right Fell in Love with Hungary," sparked varied reactions among the broad "postliberal" Right. Both Rod and Sohrab agree that liberalism has come to a dead end--and that Viktor Orban's government in Hungary offers an interesting alternative--but differ on what might come next in an American context. In this episode: * How the Right Fell in Love with Hungary, Elizabeth Zerofsky, New York Times * Against the Dead Consensus, First Things
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the death of Colin Powell, and the former Secretary of State's legacy of selling the Iraq war. Plus, the hosts unpack the ongoing supply chain crisis, and the "glass ceiling" broken by the appointment of Rachel Levine as a four-star admiral. Picks of the week: Helen: Abimael Guzmán, 1934-2021, Edward Luttwak Micah: The Woke Profession of Faith at American Universities, Ben Reinhard Sohrab: We Are Not Pencils, Declan Leary Emile: Colin Powell, RIP, Andrew Bacevich
Emile, Helen, and Micah discuss the bombshell report that Loudoun County Public Schools covered up a sexual assault by a "gender nonconforming" boy in a girls' bathroom earlier this year--and transferred him to a nearby school, where he committed another assault. Plus, Southwest Airlines cancels thousands of flights, triggering speculation that employees are protesting vaccine mandates, and the Supreme Court reconsiders the death penalty for the Boston Marathon bomber. Picks of the week: * Helen: River Warrior, David Randall * Micah: Eric Zemmour, France's Buchanan, Krzysztof Tyszka-Drozdowski * Emile: On the Value Of Memory, And Remembering the South, Bradley G. Green
Emile, Helen, Sohrab and Micah discuss the recent New York Times essay on divorce as an "act of self-love," and what it portends for a society already confused about marriage & family. Plus, Facebook goes dark for hours on Monday, exposing the monopoly's power and reach. Picks of the week: * Sohrab: Building A Family-Friendly Country, Gladden Pappin * Micah: Yes, Bring Back the Decalogue, E.J. Hutchinson * Helen: Casino Capitalism, Literally, Helen Andrews * Emile: Noem Man's Land, Bradley Devlin
Emile Doak, Helen Andrews, Declan Leary, and Matthew Walther react to a New York Times report that FBI informants were part of the January 6 riot—a story that conservative media have been covering for months. Plus, Congress wants to draft America's daughters, and another round of Covid theater.
Picks of the week:
- Emile: Forty Years Fighting the Anti-Culture, Sohrab Ahmari
- Helen: The Most Dangerous Man in America, Declan Leary
- Declan: Talking About Class in America, Matthew Walther
- Matthew: Big Apple is Watching, Carmel Richardson
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the humanitarian disaster in Del Rio, Texas, and what continued unchecked immigration means for the country. In addition, the hosts explore the civil religion of Covid measures in light of high-profile maskless episodes among our elites, and confirmation of the Hunter Biden laptop story from Politico. Picks of the week: * Micah: Thank God For Rednecks, Michael Warren Davis * Sohrab: We Are All Transgender Now, Declan Leary * Helen: A Rapture Deferred, Nick Burns * Emile: Remember When We Had Sovereignty?, Carmel Richardson
Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab unpack the bombshell report that Gen. Mark Milley worked to circumvent the chain of command and tip off the Chinese to a potential US attack. Plus, the hosts explore what the decline of men in higher education means for our society, and take on George W. Bush's 9/11 speech. Picks of the week: * Micah: The Sufficient Condition for Forever War Is Never War, Jason Morgan * Helen: The Resilient Parish Buildings of Quebec, Madeline Johnson * Sohrab: First They Came For the Infants, Matthew Walther * Emile: Ruthie Leming, Gone Ten Years Today, Rod Dreher
It's a new host lineup at TAC Right Now. Emile Doak, Helen Andrews, Sohrab Ahmari, and Micah Meadowcroft discuss the Texas heartbeat bill and its detractors, literal fake news on ivermectin and Oklahoma hospitals, and, in light of Labor Day, whether the Right should embrace organized labor.
Editors' picks:
- Helen: Our Experts' Epidemic of Incompetence, Bradley Devlin
- Micah: Can the Right Fight Corporate Power?, Sohrab Ahmari
- Emile/Sohrab: A Lesson From Robert E. Lee, Helen Andrews
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This week, Ryan talks to Charles Lehman of the Manhattan Institute about the crime wave. What's happening in our cities? And why now? Helen joins Ryan to discuss the ongoing unrest in South Africa. It is time to ask, is the “Rainbow Nation” experiment at the end of the line?
This week, we're joined by David Chavern, president and CEO of the News Media Alliance, which is fighting for an antitrust exemption so news publishers can negotiate directly with the big tech platforms. What this means for the news, and for conservative journalists. In the intro segment, more on January 6, J.D. Vance enters the Ohio Senate race, and Trump gets back on the trail.
In this latest episode, famed author Thomas Frank joins the podcast for a discussion about Biden's court historian Jon Meacham, and how he's been speaking truth to fellow liberals. In the intro, the Lincoln Project exonerates itself and Peter Daszak's fall from grace.
In the latest Right Now, your hosts speak to George Packer, a writer at the Atlantic and author of Last Best Hope: American in Crisis and Renewal, about America's four tribes and ideological polarization. In the intro segment, Lina Khan confirmed as FTC chair and a look at January 6 informants.
In this episode, your hosts speak to Joe Kent, running for a seat in Congress in Southern Washington, about his experience serving abroad, the challenges facing Americans today, and living on the outskirts of lawless Portland. In the intro, Biden's immigration changes, the single-family-rental trend, and another election pointing toward the Latino shift to the GOP in Texas.
This week, Helen and Ryan speak to Donald Ritchie, author of the new book The Columnist: Leaks, Lies and Libel in Drew Pearson's Washington, about the life of the legendary gossip. In the intro segment, immigration changes and the fall of Anthony Fauci.
This week, we speak to Justin Shubow, president of the National Civic Art Society, about the White House's plan to purge him and several other appointees from the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts. In the intro segment, the voting patterns of millennials, and Ryan's new project to support anti-critical race theory school board candidates
This week, we speak to Alec MacGillis, a reporter at ProPublica and author of the new book, Fulfillment: Winning and Losing in One-Click America,about how Amazon has transformed the American economy and workforce. In the intro segment, a woke pastor's ancestry debunked, and our project on big philanthropy.
The specter haunting the Twitter left, Aimee Terese, co-host of the What's Left podcast, joins your hosts to discuss how the left is a marketing division of the Democratic Party, how she was cancelled, and the therapeutic totalitarianism to come. In the intro, Caitlyn Jenner and Elise Stefanik's ascent to House leadership.
For this week's episode, New York Post reporter Juliegrace Brufke joins the pod to discuss Liz Cheney's likely exit from House GOP leadership. And in the second half, a debate about Trump's Facebook ban being maintained by their Oversight Board. For that we're joined by Patrick Hedger, VP at the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, and Martin Avila, founder of RightForge.
An early episode this week, as your hosts are joined by TAC senior reporter Curt Mills to recap President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress. You'll also hear your hosts' picks for the worst SOTU response of all time, which Sen. Tim Scott's compares pretty favorably to. In the intro, unpacking the fake story about John Kerry snitching on the Israelis.
On this week's episode, your hosts talk to one of Trump's staunchest supporters in the Florida legislature on his new run for Congress. In the intro segment, the Chauvin verdict and the Post Office's surveillance program.
This week, investigative reporter Patrick Radden Keefe joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty, which explores the roots of the opioid crisis. In the intro, your hosts talk David Chipman's nomination to head the ATF, and infrastructure.
In this week's episode, Arthur talks to Steve McIntyre of the Climate Audit blog on the developing crisis in Ukraine, and why it's so dangerous. In the intro segment, your hosts dissect GaetzGate.
This week your hosts have a double-header of interviews, starting with Julie Kelly from American Greatness, to talk about the ongoing prosecutions of people present at the January 6 riots. In the second half, Joe Grogan, former head of the White House Domestic Policy Council under Trump, to talk about the push for vaccine passports, and efforts to ban them.
On this week's episode, Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio joins the podcast to discuss his recent bout with Amazon, and some of the family support proposals making the rounds on the Hill. In the intro segment, the hosts discuss the spate of mass shootings and the cancellation of a Teen Vogue editor.
In this week's Right Now, Ryan talks to NY City Councilman Joe Borelli about Andrew Cuomo's recent troubles. In the intro segment, your hosts unpack the latest panic about anti-Asian racism, and what it's missing.
For this week's episode, Sean Kennedy of the Maryland Public Policy Institute, joins the hosts for a discussion of the costs of public disorder since last summer, costs which fall disproportionately on the poor. In the intro, Curt Mills tunes in to talk about the fall of the Republican senatorial old guard.
Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican from Arkansas, joins the podcast for a conversation about border security, working-class prosperity, and China. In the intro segment, the hosts discuss the QAnon insurrection that failed to materialize last week, and the proposed Jan 6 commission.
When a vacuum cleaner salesman gets involved in the spy game and winds up in over his head, that's Graham Greene's Our Man in Havana—or is it Senator Richard Burr of North Carolina? Journalist John Meroney joins the podcast to talk about his profile of Senator Burr in the latest TAC print issue. Also in this episode: Ryan's theory of "Covid Brain" and a new poll showing just how few Trump supporters believe in QAnon, or have even heard of it.
On this week's episode, co-host Ryan Girdusky takes a well-deserved victory lap now that the story he broke about John Weaver's sexual harassment of young men while at the Lincoln Project has been widely publicized — even the New York Timescouldn't ignore it. In the interview segment, famed reporter Robert D. Kaplan talks about his new biography of Bob Gersony, who he describes as "a character out of a Saul Bellow novel trapped in settings depicted by Joseph Conrad."
Few members of the working class end up holding elected office of any kind. North Carolina's Lt. Governor Mark Robinson is the only one nationwide to hold a statewide office. Hear about his extraordinary rise to prominence and how the GOP can learn to appeal to the working class.
This week's episode begins with two segments on the riot at the Capitol on Wednesday, first with TAC senior reporter Curt Mills, and second with editorial fellow Declan Leary, who was there. In the interview segment, we speak to Keith Windschuttle, editor-in-chief of Quadrant and author of a new book about the Pell trial.
Who were the worst Nobel Peace Prize awardees, recent and long-past? Marcus Nobel, President of United Earth and a member of the Nobel family, joins the host to talk about where the prize went wrong, and what could fix it. Plus, the COVID relief debate and the anniversary of John Lennon's murder.
Helen Andrews returns to TAC Right Now for a special interview with His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Selassie, grandson of the last reigning emperor and president of the Crown Council of Ethiopia, about the crisis there that, thankfully, appears to be winding down. In the intro, the flight from California and the COVID relief talks.
Last week, American Compass and The American Conservative collaborated on a discussion of the successes and failures of the Trump presidency. The print articles can be found on our website, but in this episode, Arthur Bloom moderates a panel with American Compass's Oren Cass, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, and Rachel Bovard of the Conservative Partnership Institute, who has been heard on this show before.
This Tuesday, TAC will run a series of articles on the successes and failures of the Trump administration in partnership with American Compass. Oren Cass, executive director of American Compass, joined Arthur and Ryan to preview them, and talk about the prospects for the realignment. Also, Georgia and the GOP Senate's giveaway to big tech.
Former Congressman Dave Brat has been at the center of some of the biggest political dramas of our times, starting with his upset defeat of Eric Cantor. In 2018 he became the latest elected official deposed by CIA agents, when he was beaten by Abigail Spanberger. Arthur and Ryan talk to him about 2022, and why there are no free markets.
In this episode, Arthur and Ryan are joined by Pedro Gonzalez, associate editor of American Greatness, for a conversation about lessons from the 2020 election, what to expect in the next Congress, and how to realign the party.
In this week's episode, Adam Piper, Executive Director of the Republican Attorneys General Association, sits down with Arthur and Ryan to talk about how state attorneys general are leading the party in new directions. We discuss their antitrust lawsuit against Google, their legal challenges regarding the election in Pennsylvania, and what's likely to happen in a Biden/Harris admin. In the intro, we talk about Sen. Rubio and the likely future for immigration policy over the next four years.
On Wednesday afternoon, running on little to no sleep, Ryan and Arthur unpack the results from Election Day, and where things might be heading. Whoever is president in two months, the result shows Trumpism isn't going away.
In our last episode before Election Day, Arthur and Ryan talk about the suppression of the Hunter Biden story, and what to watch for in early voter data, especially in Florida, that might hold the key to how the election will turn out. And in the interview segment, we speak to Phil Magness, historian and Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, about his criticisms of Nikole Hannah-Jones and the 1619 project. Magness has emerged as one of its most trenchant critics, and we get deep into the major historical controversies at play.
We're nine days from the presidential election, and there are a lot of things that could go wrong. FEC Chairman Trey Trainor joins the podcast to discuss big tech censorship, election security, and the quorum-less FEC on this week's episode of TAC Right Now. In the intro and exit, Arthur and Ryan talk Hunter Biden and the final debate.
In conjunction with the American Principles Project and Bruderhof, TAC held an online conference this week about the need for robust family policies, especially coming from the political right. We had several distinguished guests including, for this panel, Jon Schweppe (APP), Sam Hammond (Niskanen Center), Oren Cass (American Compass) and Catherine Pakaluk (CUA). Moderated by Arthur Bloom.
In this week's episode, Arthur and Ryan talk about Trump's bout of COVID and the new revelations about the trial of Cardinal George Pell in the Sunday Times of London. For the interview segment, Rep. Paul Gosar, a Republican congressman from Arizona, joins the podcast to talk about his new bill he's cosponsoring with Tulsi Gabbard, taking on Big Tech.
A shorter than usual episode this week, as we try to get our debate debrief out to you as fast as possible. Who won on Tuesday night? Did Trump's aggressiveness backfire? Rachel Bovard of the Conservative Partnership Institute and TAC's own Curt Mills join Arthur and Ryan for a debate recap.
In this week's episode, former White House counsel and Ambassador to the European Union C. Boyden Gray joins Right Now to talk about the Supreme Court vacancy, the role of the court, and why Trump and the Senate should move forward with a nomination. In the intro, the latest Hunter Biden revelations and our story on the Ford Foundation.
In this week's episode, we have a double-header of interviews about the new lexicon of wokeness, where it started, where it came from and how it got into government. With Zach Goldberg, a researcher of the great awokening, and Chris Rufo, director of the Discovery Institute's Center on Wealth, Poverty & Morality, on critical race theory trainings in government
Former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Anton, author of "The Flight 93 Election," joins the hosts to talk about his new book, "The Stakes, and his essay about the apparent coup being planned by elements of the Democratic Party, military and media. In the intro, whether we can trust the troop drawdown announcements, and in the final segment, the new Oscar requirements.
On this week's episode, TAC senior editor Rod Dreher joins the podcast to talk about his new book, 'Live Not By Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents.' Plus, MEK sock-puppets, Kenosha, and the death of American cities.
Your hosts sat down Wednesday with Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow and Rachel Bovard, Senior Director of the Conservative Partnership Institute, to talk about night two of the Republican National Convention, and how it's exceeded our low expectations. In the intro, TAC Senior Political Reporter Curt Mills joins the show to talk about a rising star in the party, the Kentucky AG.
For this week's Right Now, your hosts talk about the YouTube DNC, and in the interview segment, Bishop Harry Jackson joins us for a conversation based on his new book, A Manifesto: Christian America's Contract with Minorities. We talk about BLM, social conservatism, and serving on Trump's religious advisory board. And in the final segment, Helen and Arthur evaluate some new work on the Roanoke lost colony.
In this episode, we switch things up, Helen and Arthur are off while Ryan is in the hot seat, discussing his new book, They're Not Listening: How the Elites Created the National Populist Revolution, with John Burtka, Executive Director of TAC, and Emile Doak, our Director of Development.
In this week's episode, your hosts speak to Rep. Thomas Massie, the Kentucky Congressman who was recently sandbagged by the chair of his own conference, Liz Cheney. We discuss being libertarian in the age of Trump, and his meat localism bill. In the intro, the new George Floyd video and what it means, plus a foreign policy for Zoomers.
In this week's episode, the hosts cover last week's Google hearing, what happened and what is left to be done, and why Trump was right to rescind the AFFH rule entirely. In the interview segment, Matthew Goodwin, professor at the University of Kent and author of National Populism: The Revolt Against Liberal Democracyjoins us to discuss Boris's continued success and the populist realignment in the U.S.
Jacob Siegel of Tablet magazine joins the hosts to discuss his article on Google's censorship of coronavirus treatment information, a disturbing new frontier with implications beyond politics. We also get into the brief moment Tuesday when conservative sites disappeared from search. Plus, in the intro, two enormous recent factual errors at the New York Times and New Yorker, and at the end, the Times' profile of Derek Chauvin.
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Angela Davis, the longtime communist and activist, has endorsed Joe Biden for president. Darryl Cooper of the MartyrMade podcast joins the hosts to fill in some of the details about her past that are virtually unknown today, and how the New Left went from rioting against the Democratic Party in 1968, to supporting its most lukewarm members. Plus, the conservative case against reopening schools, and a rash of anti-catholic vandalism and arson.
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Author and journalist David Paul Kuhn joins your hosts for a lively discussion about his new book, on the Hard Hat Riot in New York City in 1970. It's a key event in the story of how the Democratic Party started to lose the white working class. And in the intro segment, Arthur talks about the death of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, and Helen issues a challenge to the statue-pullers.
In this week's episode, the hosts talk to Robert Cahaly, a pollster from the Trafalgar Group, and one of the few to call several 2016 states correctly, on why the "social desirability bias" that causes Trump voters to not tell pollsters their real views is even stronger this year. In the intro segment, insurgent Trumpers beat Trump-endorsed candidates, and why the Afghanistan bounties story doesn't make sense. Plus, a tribute to the late, great Betsy Rothstein.
We're back after a somewhat longer break than usual, and are bringing you TWO interviews, one with Nick Timothy, a former Chief of Staff to Theresa May, who has a new book out on why conservatives should reject the liberal economic consensus, and with Charles Shoultz, the Dallas man who defended a bar with a machete, and was nearly killed (some reports said he was killed) for his trouble. In the intro, more on the statue wars.
The next print issue of the magazine is hitting mailboxes later this week, and it's a doozy. The issue is a symposium on the future of American conservatism---where it came from, what went wrong, and where it's going. To talk through some of these issues, John Burtka, editor of the magazine, and Daniel McCarthy, editor of Modern Age and former TAC editor, joins Arthur and Ryan for a discussion you won't want to miss.
In today's episode, Ryan and Arthur talk to Andy Ngo, editor-at-large of the Post Millennial, about the Seattle CHAZ. In the intro segment, coup talk from Franklin Foer and the generals, and the latest cultural revolution purges at big publications and NGOs. To wrap up, HBO recontextualizes "Gone With the Wind"
This week's special edition is fully devoted to events in Washington following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, featuring TAC senior reporter Curt Mills, and a final section on the religious dimensions, both on Trump's side and the protestors', of the conflict.
On this edition of Right Now, former Senator and Attorney General Jeff Sessions joins the hosts to talk about his campaign to retake his old senate seat. Then, columnist and New York Times-bestselling author Ann Coulter weighs in on the disappointments of Trump. This is an episode you're not going to want to miss. In the intro segment, a new poll showing large majorities in favor of nationalist economic policy, and in the final segment, the Amy Cooper furore.
On this edition of Right Now, Rep. Jim Banks joins the hosts to talk about what's being done to confront China. Also, the Atlantic's conspiracy series and which ones your hosts unironically believe. In the intro, hydroxychloroquine and school prayer
19:15: Interview with Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) on China
42:55: The Atlantic's new series on conspiracy theories
Svetlana Lokhova was a researcher at Cambridge who came into contact with Mike Flynn in 2014. Three years later she was contacted by four journalists in the same day, and was later accused of being a "honeypot" for Russian spies. She joins Right Now along with Chuck Ross, investigative reporter at the Daily Caller News Foundation, to get to the truth about Russiagate. In the intro segment, Arthur, Ryan and Helen talk about a new settlement Facebook is paying out, and congressional Republicans' new tough talk on immigration. And, in the final segment, the death of Little Richard.
On the inaugural episode of Right Now, JD Vance joins the hosts for a discussion about the new conservatism in the second segment.
In the intro segment, Arthur, Helen and Ryan discuss Evan Osnos' profile of Greenwich Republicans, the COVID reopenings, and TAC's intervention in the war on porn.
Finally, after the interview with JD, we talk about what Mrs. America gets wrong about Phyllis Schlafly.