Matt Lewis and the News: Recent Episodes
Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail. On this podcast, Matt and his guests engage in thoughtful, long-form discussions about politics, culture, history, public policy, and the news—all in a civil and respectful manner.
The Bulwark’s Will Saletan returns to discuss how Donald Trump has redefined the term “conservative,” as it pertains to foreign policy (hawks vs. doves), abortion, and more.
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Tom Nichols, staff writer for The Atlantic, returns to the show for Part 2 of last week’s discussion. This time around, Tom answers numerous questions, including whether Donald Trump was the inevitable conclusion for the Republican Party. Enjoy!
On a short, solo episode, Matt analyzes Rep. Nancy Mace’s controversial interview with George Stephanopoulos and then discusses Joe Biden’s new TV ad.
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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Did you know that just 8% of Americans elect 83% of the U.S. House of Representatives? That means that some of the most extreme politicians in America—people with huge megaphones like AOC and MTG—were elected by just a small sliver of the electorate. The problem is that our primary system today is rigged to give us extreme politicians. On today’s podcast, Nick Troiano talks about how this problem can be addressed. His new book is called The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy From The Fringes.
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is stepping down from his leadership post, and political strategist and commentator Rina Shah joins Matt to discuss McConnell’s legacy. Matt and Rina also talk about the Supreme Court’s decision to review Donald Trump’s immunity argument, how the Gaza war is hurting Joe Biden in the Democratic Party, and why Rep. Lauren Boebert’s family needs to clean up their act.
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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AEI’s Guy Denton talks with Matt about Jack Posobiec saying, “Welcome to the end of democracy” during a CPAC panel discussion. Next, conversation turns to a New Orleans magician who used AI to impersonate Joe Biden for a political robocall. And lastly, Guy and Matt discuss the recent moon landing, and whether it’s a positive sign that America still has the capacity to do great, ambitious things.
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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Will Saletan of The Bulwark joins Matt to discuss Trump’s new $399 sneakers, and what they say about American politics. He also talks about the veepstakes, why Tim Scott thinks Republicans (not African-Americans) suffer from systemic discrimination, and whether Nikki Haley will endorse Trump when her quixotic campaign comes to an end.
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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Matthew Sitman, co-host of the Know Your Enemy podcast, talks with Matt about whether the American right was destined to end up with a leader like Donald Trump.
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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AEI’s Guy Denton returns to talk with Matt about the death of Alexei Navalny, and why so many of today’s right-wingers love Vladimir Putin. Matt discusses his Daily Beast column about why today’s Gen-X Republicans would root for Ivan Drago in Rocky IV. They also discuss Rep. Mike Gallagher’s decision to retire, and whether “adverse selection” is making the GOP irredeemably Trumpy. Lastly, they discuss what professional wrestling tells us about American culture and politics, and why a British accent is guy’s “secret weapon.”
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– Who is Matt Lewis? –
Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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Famed comic and actor Tom Arnold joins Matt to discuss his decades-long relationship with Donald Trump, his friendships with Arnold Schwarzenegger, the advice he gave to Chris Farley, what happened to Roseanne Barr, and more!
Doesn't America deserve better? On today's show, AEI's Guy Denton joins Matt to discuss why the 2024 presidential election pits a confused man against a chaotic one. They also talk about The Simpsons (Biden vs. Trump is like Grampa Simpson vs. Mr. Burns) and Larry Hogan's bid for U.S. Senate in Maryland.
David Frum returns to the pod to talk with Matt about his new essay at The Atlantic, "Uncancel Woodrow Wilson." David and Matt also discuss the GOP torpedoing an immigration enforcement deal.
On this rare solo episode, Matt settles some family business, err, talks about a few things on his mind.
Tom Nichols, staff writer for The Atlantic, talks with Matt about the right-wing's theory that Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and the NFL are involved in some Deep State plot to re-election Joe Biden. They also talk about Donald Trump's campaign to stop a bipartisan border deal from passing.
Why did Nikki Haley wait until AFTER losing New Hampshire to start effectively mocking Donald Trump? Friend of the show, Guy Denton, joins Matt to posit some theories.
Veteran political strategist Mike Murhpy talks about Nikki Haley's chances in New Hampshire, including what she has gotten right and what she has gotten wrong.
David Frum, staff writer for The Atlantic, returns to the podcast to talk with Matt about the GOP primary election—and how we got here. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! Please get Matt’s new book, Filthy Rich Politicians. Follow Matt […]
Steve Kornacki, National Political Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, joins Matt to preview the upcoming GOP New Hampshire primary race.
Bill Scher of Washington Monthly talks with Matt about Donald Trump's victory in Iowa, and whether it suggests the Republican primary election is already over before it started.
Fresh off of watching the GOP primary debate, research assistant at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Guy Denton talks with Matt about the GOP primary battle as we head into the Iowa caucuses. Then, they discuss Denton's essay on why the 'Frasier' reboot was disappointing.
Friend of the show Bruce Mehlman returns to discuss his latest slide deck, 2023 Take-Aways and 2024 Look-Aheads.
Van Applegate, a six-time Emmy-winning photojournalist, talks about what it was covering the Capitol riot. (Note: This episode first aired on Jan. 6, 2022, when Van was working at Fox 5 in Washington, DC. He has since moved to CNBC.) *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes […]
Futurist & New York Times bestselling author Martin Ford talks about his book, Rule of the Robots: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Everything.
Art Tavana, an L.A.-based former writer for Playboy and L.A. Weekly, Goodbye, talks about Guns N’ Roses: The Crime, Beauty, and Amplified Chaos of America’s Most Polarizing Band. (This interview originally aired on May 12, 2021.)
Historian and author David Pietrusza joins Matt to discuss Washington’s Christmas crossing of the Delaware, the World War I Christmas truce, and Winston Churchill’s Christmas visit to Washington, DC, in 1941.
Fox & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade joins Matt to discuss his latest book, Teddy and Booker T.: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality.
Author and historian Tevi Troy talks about his latest column, "Conservatives we lost in 2023."
New York Times Bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin talks with Matt about his new book, Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism. (This episode first ran on May 6, 2023.)
Andrew Pettegree is a professor of modern history at the University of St. Andrews. He talks with Matt about his latest book, The Book at War: How Reading Shaped Conflict and Conflict Shaped Reading.
Democratic strategist Joe Trippi talks with Matt about why Donald Trump could actually lose the 2024 GOP primary. Check out his podcast, That Trippi Show.
Josh Kraushaar, editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider, previews the GOP debate with Matt. They also talk about Israel and Anti-semitism, and Sen. John Fetterman's great comeback year.
Veteran political analyst, strategist, and commentator Simon Rosenberg explains why Democrats shouldn't freak out about the recent polls. Check out Simon's Hopium Chronicles.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and data expert Walt Hickey talks with Matt about his new book, You Are What You Watch: How Movies and TV Affect Everything.
Batya Ungar-Sargon, Opinion Editor for Newsweek, and author of "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy," talks with Matt about the rise of antisemitism in America. They discuss the Ben Shapiro vs. Candace Owens feud, comments by Tucker Carlson and Jason Whitlock, why Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America" is blowing up on TikTok, and more.
Brian Stelter, former media reporter at The New York Times, and former anchor of CNN's Reliable Sources, talks with Matt about his new book, Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy
Republican pollster Patrick Ruffini talks with Matt about his new book, Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP.
David Frum, author of "Trumpocalypse," and staff writer at The Atlantic, talks with Matt about Joe Biden's grim poll numbers, Donald Trump's trials, the rise of Speaker Mike Johnson, and more!
Zach Kessel is a William F. Buckley Jr. Fellow in Political Journalism and a recent graduate of Northwestern University. On today's podcast, he talks with Matt about his work documenting cases of antisemitism on college campuses.
Social psychologist Ron Friedman talks about his book, Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success.
Who will be the next Speaker of the House? What issues will help Joe Biden or Donald Trump win in 2024? And who will control the House and U.S. Senate? These questions—and more!—are discussed on today's podcast, when Matt interviews Bruce Mehlman about his latest slide deck, "Possibilities & Probabilities: A Dozen Questions for the Next Thirteen Months."
Historian David Pietrusza talks with Matt about his new book, Gangsterland: A Tour Through the Dark Heart of Jazz-Age New York City. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook Twitter Instagram […]
Tragic events this weekend compel me to re-publish my 2021 discussion with actress, producer, writer, and activist Noa Tishby, about her book Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth.
What's the difference between civility and politeness? Writer Alexandra Hudson talks with Matt about her forthcoming book, 'The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves.'
Best-selling presidential historian Tevi Troy talks with Matt about his latest column for The Washington Examiner, "Biden's decision and the ghosts of presidents past."
Baltimore Orioles fans Joe Trippi (D) and Chris Meekins (R) join Matt to discuss the O's clinching the American League East title! They also talk about the looming government shutdown and the tied presidential race.
James Pethokoukis is a senior fellow and the DeWitt Wallace Chair at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). He also writes the Faster, Please! newsletter on Substack. During this podcast conversation, James talks with Matt about his new book, The Conservative Futurist: How to Create the Sci-Fi World We Were Promised
Cenk Uygur, founder, CEO, and co-host of The Young Turks, talks with about his new book, Justice Is Coming: How Progressives Are Going to Take Over the Country and America Is Going to Love It.
Jeffrey Blehar, National Review Online writer and co-host of the Political Beats podcast, talks with Matt about his latest piece on Mitt Romney's decision not to seek re-election. They also discuss Lauren Boebert's groping incident, Donald Trump's abortion comments, and more!
On this classic episode from 2022, Matt talks with Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks about finding success in the second half of life. (Note: Arthur's latest book, Build the Life You Want is co-authored with Oprah Winfrey. Get it today!)
Zach Kessel is a William F. Buckley Jr. Fellow in Political Journalism at National Review. During this podcast, he talks with Matt about the shaming of Julia Mazur, how the term "neoconservatism" is being abused, and a curious new project being launched by Sen. Joe Manchin and his daughter.
Jonathan Taplin was tour manager for Bob Dylan and the Band in the ’60s, producer of The Concert For Bangladesh and major films in the ’70s for Martin Scorsese, Wim Wenders and Gus Van Sant, an executive at Merrill Lynch’s Media Mergers and Acquisition Group in the ’80s, creator of the Internet’s first video-on-demand service in the ’90s, and a cultural critic and author writing about technology in the new millennium. On today’s podcast, he talks with Matt about his new book, The End of Reality: How Four Billionaires are Selling a Fantasy Future of the Metaverse, Mars, and Crypto.
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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William Beutler, the founder of Beutler Ink, a digital creative agency specializing in content creation and Wikipedia consulting, talks about his recent article for The Hill: “AI’s real problem is that it’s boring.”
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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John Romero, the co-creator of Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3-D—some of the biggest video games ever—chats with Matt about his autobiography, Doom Guy: Life in First Person. Even if you’re not into video games, there is a TON here for anyone interested in creativity, writing, marketing, and collaboration. Enjoy!
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– Who is Matt Lewis? –
Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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Friends of the pod Jamie Weinstein and Will Rahn talk with Matt about who is likely to come out ahead of the GOP primary debate, and whether the debate will move the needle. They also discuss Donald Trump’s “counterprogramming” with Tucker Carlson, and whether the media should be harder on Joe Biden for his handling of the Maui wildfires.
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– Who is Matt Lewis? –
Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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Bill Scher of Washington Monthly returns to the pod to preview Wednesday's GOP primary debate and to unpack a spate of new polls.
Rick Lee James is a singer and songwriter, speaker, author, Podcast host, and chaplain. During this conversation, he talks with Matt about his great new song, "Keep Watch, Dear Lord."
Thirty-five years ago this summer, Bull Durham hit the theaters. On this episode, film director and screenwriter Ron Shelton talks about his book, The Church of Baseball: The Making of Bull Durham: Home Runs, Bad Calls, Crazy Fights, Big Swings, and a Hit. (This podcast episode first aired on September 22, 2022.)
With the death of Robbie Robertson, the chief composer and lead guitarist for the Band, I thought this was a good time to revisit my 2021 talk with Jonathan Taplin, who was tour manager for Bob Dylan and The Band. Taplin shares many stories, including a good one about Robbie Robertson and a hypnotist. (This episode originally aired on April 29, 2021.)
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat talks with Matt about his new book, The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery.
Addiction expert Dr. Nicholas Kardaras talks with Matt about his new book, Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis--and How to Restore Our Sanity. (This episode was originally broadcast on October 14, 2022.)
Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty talks about her new book, The Triumph of Nancy Reagan. (This was originally broadcast on April 27, 2021.)
Legal scholar Daniel S. Medwed talks with Matt about his new book, Barred: Why the Innocent Can’t Get Out of Prison. (This episode first aired on October 10, 2022.)
GOP Strategist Mike Murphy, co-host of the "Hacks on Tap" podcast, joins Matt to discuss the state of the GOP field, and why he still doesn't think Donald Trump will be the nominee. He also talks about the Biden's other granddaughter, the writer's strike, and the importance of finding a hobby that isn't politics. Enjoy!
Thomas E. Ricks, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, talks about his book, First Principles: What America's Founders Learned from the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country. (Rebroadcast from December, 2020.)
On today's episode, Matt briefs us on the status of his forthcoming book FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS. Then, we rerun a great episode with Tyler Cowen (Ph.D.) about his book, Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World.
Friends of the pod Jamie Weinstein and Will Rahn return to discuss RFK, Jr. They also discuss reports that Vladimir Putin is considering actor Steven Seagal to be his next Defense Minister. Next, they discuss Breitbart's report on a pro-Ron DeSantis influencer's racist and anti-Semitic messages. And lastly, the trio reflect on the old days when they worked at The Daily Caller.
Newsweek opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon talks with Matt about RFJ, Jr., Hunter Biden, FILHTY RICH POLITICIANS, and more! *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! Please pre-order Matt’s new book, Filthy Rich Politicians and then go to FilthyRichBook.com to claim your bonus. Follow Matt […]
This week's celebration of Juneteeth got me thinking about my 2021 conversation with author Tim Madigan, about his critically acclaimed and best-selling book, The Burning: The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. So I decided to rebroadcast this eye-opening episode.
David Frum, staff writer for The Atlantic, returns to the podcast to talk about Donald Trump's arraignment, Joe Biden's corrupt deal with Mexico's president, how Trump broke (or exposed?) Marco Rubio, and the importance of pre-ordering Matt's forthcoming book.
Washington Monthly's Bill Scher returns to talk with Matt about Donald Trump's indictment over the Mar-a-Lago classified documents. They also weigh-in on Chris Licht's firing from CNN, Tucker Carlson's new Twitter show, and the House Freedom Caucus's rebellion against Kevin McCarthy.
Elizabeth Currid-Halkett is the James Irvine Chair in Urban and Regional Planning and professor of public policy at the University of Southern California. On today's podcast, she talks with Matt about her new book, The Overlooked Americans: The Resilience of Our Rural Towns and What It Means for Our Country.
Stephen Kent, public relations specialist at the Consumer Choice Center, stops by to talk with Matt about next Wednesday's How to be a Pundit workshop at The Leadership Institute. They also discuss Stephen's latest piece at the Washington Examiner, Harrison Ford will not be coddled.
With the anniversary of D-Day coming up on June 6, Matt revisits this 2021 conversation with historian and author David Pietrusza .
Hanna Skandera, CEO and president of the Daniels Fund, and former secretary of education for New Mexico under Governor Susana Martinez, talks with Matt about the importance of civics education. She also shares how Daniels Fund has partnered with local Chambers of Commerce to sponsor a Civics Bee in five states in 2022 and is expanding these events to 50 cities in 2023.
Friends of the Pod, Jamie Weinstein and Will Rahn, return to talk Ron DeSantis vs. Donald Trump. Then, the conversation turns to how there are two main types of Never Trumpers, and how their 2024 rooting interests give them away.
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– Who is Matt Lewis? –
Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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On the heels of the death of Pastor Tim Keller, The Gospel Coalition’s Collin Hansen talks with Matt about his book, Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation.
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– Who is Matt Lewis? –
Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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Marc Caputo, National Political Reporter for The Messenger, joins Matt to discuss criticism over his recent interview with Donald Trump, as well as the Trump vs. Ron DeSantis primary battle.
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– Who is Matt Lewis? –
Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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Friend of the pod, Bruce Mehlman, returns to the show to tell us about his latest slide deck, “The Four Addictions: The Challenge of Breaking Hard Habits in the 2020s.”
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– Who is Matt Lewis? –
Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
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Center-left strategist Simon Rosenberg returns to the podcast to discuss why Democrats shouldn’t be freaking out over Joe Biden’s poll numbers. He and Matt also talk about the CNN town hall with Donald Trump.
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Former firearms executive Ryan Busse talks with Matt about his book, Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America.
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New York Times Bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin talks with Matt about his new book, Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism.
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Crisis management executiveEvan Nierman talks with Matt about his new book, The Cancel Culture Curse: From Rage to Redemption in a World Gone Mad.
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Humorist Dave Barry joins Matt Lewis to discuss his new novel, Swamp Story.
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Daily Beast politics reporter Jake Lahut talks with Matt about why Ron DeSantis is stumbling out of the gate as he attempts to wrest control of the GOP from Donald Trump. They also talk about what it’s like covering politics on the campaign trail in the post-COVID-19 shutdown era.
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Tom Nichols, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks with Matt about Joe Biden’s chances in 2024—and whether Kamala Harris is up to the job of being veep. They also discuss the conservative media echo chamber, whether Never Trump conservatives are required to root for Ron DeSantis, and all the turmoil in cable news last week.
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Christine Emba, author of Rethinking Sex, talks with Matt Lewis about why a lot of people who are craving connection think they want casual sex. (Parents, please consider whether you want your children to hear this mature content.)
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Stephen Gutowski, founder and writer at TheReload.com, and CNN commentator, talks with Matt about firearms.
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Friends of the pod, Will Rahn and Jamie Weinstein return to discuss whether Donald Trump already has the GOP nomination locked up. Then, they stick around to discuss whether we are slowly being lulled into a war with China.
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Daniel K. Williams, professor of history at the University of West Georgia, talks about his new book, The Politics of the Cross: A Christian Alternative to Partisanship. (Note: This episode is a rebroadcast. It first aired on March 26, 2021.)
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On this Easter edition of the pod, Matt rebroadcasts conversations with Christopher Esget, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Virginia, and Dr. Jim Baucom, senior pastor of Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church, Virginia. Topics include Easter sermons, the Notre Dame fire, and why Mary Magdalene confused Jesus for a the gardener.
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What’s up with Mike Pence—and why won’t he consistently criticize Donald Trump? Yahoo News politics reporter Tom LoBianco talks about Mike Pence’s inconsistent behavior. Tom also discusses why he thinks Pence’s “dilly-dallying” and failure to launch an aggressive campaign against Trump means he no longer has a viable path to the Republican nomination.
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Kimberly Leonard is a policy and politics correspondent for Insider who reports and lives in South Florida. She was first to report about the DeSantis Disney wedding, the formation of a pro-DeSantis Super PAC, and got inside-the-room accounts of a secretive conservative gathering at Trump National Doral in Miami. She co-authored a longform profile about Florida first lady Casey DeSantis.
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In a wide-ranging conversation, David Frum, staff writer for The Atlantic and author of Trumpocalypse, talks with Matt about the potential indictment of Donald Trump, Trump’s violent rhetoric, Ron DeSantis’s recent performance, the controversy over The David statue, the short-lived banking crisis, TikTok, ChatGPT, trouble brewing in Mexico, and more!
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The secret is out… Matt is writing a new book. It’s called Filthy Rich Politicians: The Swamp Creatures, Latte Liberals, and Ruling-Class Elites Cashing in on America. Pre-order your copy, today!
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Lance Morrow spent 40 years as an essayist and critic at Time magazine. During this podcast, he talks with Matt about his latest book (which is, in part, a memoir), The Noise Of Typewriters: Remembering Journalism.
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Political and media historian Brian Rosenwald talks with Matt about Joe Biden’s reelection chances. They also discuss the 20th anniversary of the Iraq Invasion, and what George W. Bush got wrong.
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David H. McCormick is a prominent business executive, combat veteran, and public servant. During this conversation, he talks with Matt about his new book, Superpower In Peril.
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Steve Krakauer, executive producer for The Megyn Kelly Show, talks with Matt about his new book, Uncovered: How the Media Got Cozy With Power, Abandoned Its Principles, and Lost the People.
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Author, journalist, and storyteller Alexandra Hudson talks with Matt about the importance of storytelling—for individuals and civilizations. Check Alexandra’s her new series, Storytelling and the Human Condition, and pre-order her forthcoming book, The Soul of Civility.
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With the development of the ChatGPT app leading to worries that writers could soon be replaced, author and historian Tevi Troy and Matt discuss the future of writing. To learn more, check out Tevi’s essay at The Washington Examiner on “How writers make it work now,” and his new project 1600 Lessons, which Politico Magazine describes as “an executive-coaching series that builds its lessons around presidential leadership.”
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Rick Hess, Senior Fellow and Director, Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), talks with Matt about his new report: The Media’s Slanted Coverage of Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan.
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The Daily Beast’s Will Sommer talks about his new book, Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America.
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Jack Butler, submissions editor at National Review Online and a 2022–23 Robert Novak Journalism Fellow, talks about his recent column, How ‘Bronze Age Pervert’ Seduced Right-Wing Thought Leaders.
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With news breaking about former president Jimmy Carter entering hospice care, Yahoo News’s Chief National Correspondent Jon Ward joins Matt to talk about Carter’s legacy. Ward is the author of Camelot’s End, a book about the epic clash between Ted Kennedy and Jimmy Carter in 1980.
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Friend of the pod Bruce Mehlman returns to talk to us about his latest quarterly presentation, ‘DISEQUILIBRIUM: The Issues & Leaders Driving Politics & Policy in 2023.’ Check out the slide deck here: http://mehlmanconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/Disequilibrium-2023.pdf
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On today’s podcast, Jamie Weinstein and Will Rahn return to the podcast to talk with Matt about the Super Bowl, and why the so-called “experts” can’t make predictions. They also talk about Nikki Haley’s entrance into the presidential race, the sudden surplus of UFOs hovering above the heartland, and whether Donald Trump’s new nickname for Ron DeSantis will stick.
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Paul D. Miller, a Christian scholar, political theorist, veteran, and former White House staffer, talks with Matt about Christian Nationalism, and his book The Religion of American Greatness.
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Jeffrey Lord is contributing editor to The American Spectator and a contributor to Newsmax TV. During this podcast, Jeffrey talks about how he became CNN’s pro-Trump commentator. He also talks about Trump’s recent battle with Ron DeSantis, and why Lord is sticking by Trump in 2024.
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Hyrum Lewis is a professor of history at BYU-Idaho, and the co-author of The Myth of Left and Right. On this podcast, he explains why adhering to the Left-Right political spectrum misleads and harms Americans.
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David Frum, staff writer for The Atlantic, returns to the podcast to talk with Matt about the debt limit, the 2024 GOP primary race, “parental neglect,” the Hamilton 68 project, conspiracy theories, the hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, and more!
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Michael R. Strain is the director of Economic Policy Studies and the Arthur F. Burns Scholar in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute. He’s also the author of The American Dream Is Not Dead: (But Populism Could Kill It) During this podcast discussion, Michael talks about three things to know about the state of the US economy. He also talks about the right way to think about America’s debt problem.
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Cliff Bleszinski is a former Epic Games Design Director and twenty-five-year veteran of the video game industry. During his days at Epic, he was a key visionary behind the award-winning, multimillion-selling Unreal game series and the billion-dollar Gears of War franchise, and also lent his creative expertise to games such as Fortnite. On this episode, Cliff talks with Matt about his new memoir, Control Freak: My Epic Adventure Making Video Games. Cliff and Matt also talk about topics like Gamergate, screen time, whether video games inspire mass shootings, and how Cliff’s opposition to Donald Trump impacted his career.
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Long-time conservative radio host John Ziegler returns to the podcast to discuss NBC News’ reports that Donald Trump is planning to return to Twitter and Facebook. The two also discuss Tom Brady’s future, Kevin McCarthy’s speakership battle, and Joe Biden’s classified documents scandal.
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Dominic Pino, the Thomas L. Rhodes Fellow at National Review Institute, talks with Matt about Edmund Burke. Download a free PDF of the book Pino co-edited: Edmund Burke and the Perennial Battle, 1789-1797.
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Freelance writer, podcaster, and author Ericka Andersen talks with Matt about her new book, Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women.
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Jamie Weinstein, host of The Jamie Weinstein Show, and Will Rahn, senior editor of Yahoo News, return to the podcast to talk with Matt about the right-wing trying to block Kevin McCarthy from becoming House Speaker, whether Donald Trump is the front-runner for the GOP nomination, and much more!
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Film director and screenwriter Ron Shelton talks about The Church of Baseball: The Making of Bull Durham: Home Runs, Bad Calls, Crazy Fights, Big Swings, and a Hit.
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John Popper of Blues Traveler joins Matt and Corey Nathan to talk music, libertarian politics, fame, the writing process, and spirituality.
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A.J. Jacobs, The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life.
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Matthew Continetti is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). During this conversation, he discusses his new book, The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism. (Originally broadcast in April of 2022.)
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On this classic episode, historian and author David Pietrusza joins Matt to discuss Washington’s Christmas crossing of the Delaware, the World War I Christmas truce, and Winston Churchill’s Christmas visit to Washington, DC, in 1941.
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Presidential historian Tevi Troy returns to the podcast to talk with Matt about conservatives we lost in 2022. Sad losses included PJ O’Rourke, Midge Decter, Orrin Hatch, Laurence Silberman, Ken Starr, Lucianne Goldberg, and Meat Loaf.
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Mark Clifford is president of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation and author of the book Today Hong Kong, Tomorrow the World. During this conversation, Mark talks with Matt about communist China’s crackdown on Hong Kong, and how Jimmy Lai, a 75-year-old media tycoon, became PRC’s number one enemy in Hong Kong.
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Brian Rosenwald is a political and media historian at the University of Pennsylvania, a senior editor of Made by History at the Washington Post, and the author of Talk Radio’s America. On today’s podcast, Brian talks with Matt about the sorry state of media in America, and what can be done to fix it. Check out Brian’s Substack email here.
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Bill Scher of Washington Monthly, Politico Magazine, and RealClearPolitics returns to the podcast to discuss Sen. Krysten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party.
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David Swerdlick is a senior staff editor for The New York Times opinion section. During this conversation, David talks with Matt about Kanye West’s recent anti-semitic rants. David also talks about the nascent 2024 presidential race, and why Democrats should look to a governor for their presidential nominee.
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Every once in a while, it’s good to turn the tables. Matt was recently a guest on the StandUP! with Pete Dominick podcast. It was a wide-ranging interview, and we thought it might be fun to share it with you here.
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Long-time conservative talk show host John Ziegler returns to the show to talk about the Donald Trump/Ron DeSantis feud, whether there's a future for the GOP without Trump, why the media messes things up, and how the COVID-19 lockdowns changed everything.
Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle talks with Matt about Elon Musk inviting Donald Trump back on Twitter. Then, Megan and Matt have a larger conversation about the importance of gratitude—for our lives—and for our politics.
Bruce Mehlman returns to the podcast to talk about his new infographic, "Candidates Matter: 2022 Midterm Elections: Outcomes & Implications." According to Mehlman, voters sought stability at a time of heightened disruption, and many first-time GOP challengers scared them more than they disapproved of the president/economy.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson talks with Matt about the 2022 midterms, the problems with Donald Trump, and why Hutchinson might run for president himself in 2024.
When all the experts were predicting a 'red wave,' one man called BS. He got the midterms right, and never backed down. On today's podcast, Matt asks Simon Rosenberg what he saw that nobody else understood—and why he never backed down. (He also names names.) Don't miss this conversation!
David Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Trumpocalypse, joins us to discuss the 2022 midterm elections, whether Ron DeSantis can supplant Donald Trump, and why Twitter is making a huge mistake with blue check verification.
Dr. Russell Moore is editor in chief of Christianity Today magazine. During this podcast, he talks with Matt about the dangers of celebrities publicly converting to Christianity. Dr. Moore also talks about Christian nationalism, and the problem of a post-truth church.
Before he unveils his election memo, Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen swings by the podcast to give us his predictions.
David Drucker, senior political correspondent for The Washington Examiner, talks about the Republicans vying to replace Trump as the party's standard bearer in 2024.
Jim Antle, politics editor of The Washington Examiner, talks about the midterm elections in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Arizona. Jim and Matt compare and contrast Herschel Walker and John Fetterman. Among his insights, Jim tells us why Georgia’s special runoff election rules could help or hurt Walker, depending on whether control of the U.S. Senate is still in play after November.
Charlotte Alter, senior correspondent for Time, talks with Matt about John Fetterman's debate performance, and why vibes matter a lot in politics.
Steve Kornacki, National Political Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, joins Matt for a Zoom call with podcast supporters. Topics include what to expect from the midterm elections—and how cable news is preparing for election night.
Patrick Ruffini, founding partner of Echelon Insights, talks with Matt about his firm's voter turnout estimate for the 2022 midterms, as well as his forthcoming book on the rise of working-class populist voters.
Addiction expert Dr. Nicholas Kardaras talks with Matt about his new book, Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis--and How to Restore Our Sanity.
Cynthia Covey Haller, the eldest daughter of the late author Stephen Covey, talks about why your most important work is always ahead of you.
Legal scholar Daniel S. Medwed talks with Matt about his new book, Barred: Why the Innocent Can't Get Out of Prison.
Damien Schiff is a senior attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation. He's also the attorney for the plaintiffs in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. This week, the Supreme Court opened its term with oral arguments on this case.
National Review's John J. Miller talks with Matt about why Iron Maiden is worth listening to, the joys of podcasting, and John's coverage of the Nevada Senate race and the Michigan governor's race.
Republican strategist Mike Murphy takes questions from our Patreon supporters about writing jokes for Dennis Miller, Joe Biden's mental acuity, whether Democrats are losing their momentum in the upcoming midterm elections, and more.
Washington Post contributor Leigh Giangreco talks about her latest piece, Could ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ really be done? We found out.
The American Enterprise Institute's Nicholas Eberstadt talks about Men Without Work: Post-Pandemic Edition.
Adrian Hon is the CEO and founder of Six to Start, co-creator of the world’s most successful smartphone fitness game, Zombies, Run! He previously studied neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, and the University of California, San Diego. On this podcast, Adrian talks with Matt about his new book, 'You’ve Been Played: How Corporations, Governments, and Schools Use Games to Control Us All.'
Josh Kraushaar of Axios talks with Matt about which midterm election races you need to pay attention to between now and November.
Historian David Pietrusza talks about his new book, Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR’s 1936 Landslide and the Triumph of the Liberal Ideal.
Film director and screenwriter Ron Shelton talks about The Church of Baseball: The Making of Bull Durham: Home Runs, Bad Calls, Crazy Fights, Big Swings, and a Hit.
Scot Bertram, co-host of National Review’s Political Beats podcast, talks with Matt about music, the BYU racial heckling story, Hillsdale College, Michigan politics, and more!
Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith America talks with Matt about his book, We Need To Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy.
Tevi Troy is the director of the Presidential Leadership Initiative at the Bipartisan Policy Center and a contributing writer to the Washington Examiner. On this podcast, Tevi talks with Matt about his column titled "Out of office but not out of the woods."
Recently, the Boston-based think tank Populace and its President, Dr. Todd Rose, released new data that’s all about Americans’ hidden views and polling bias. On today's podcast, Dr. Rose talks with Matt about their study on What Americans really think.
Simon Rosenberg, founder of NDN and The New Policy Institute, returns to the podcast to discuss how and why Democrats were able to change the trajectory of the 2022 midterms this summer.
Former Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt talks with Matt Lewis about his new book, Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back.
Back in 2015, Matt sat down with Tucker Carlson, to talk about tax reform, immigration, and the plight of working-class Americans. Tucker even offered some solid advice on journalism and fatherhood. Although this is a "classic" episode, you will find it well worth your time to check this one out!
The Washington Examiner's Jim Antle returns to the podcast to talk with Matt about Liz Cheney's defeat in Wyoming. They also look back a decade to Mitt Romney's 2012 campaign, discuss the Washington Commanders name, and weigh in on the 2022 midterm elections.
Ron Filipkowski talks with Matt about his transition from working as a Republican lawyer in Florida to becoming one of the most important social media presences involved in exposing Republican radicals.
Former FBI special agent and hostage rescue team operator Greg Shaffer talks about his book, Stay Safe: Security Secrets for Today's Dangerous World. (This episode originally aired on September 10, 2019.)
John Avlon is a senior political analyst and anchor at CNN, an award-winning columnist, and the author of 'Independent Nation,' 'Wingnuts,' and 'Washington’s Farewell.' During this discussion, John talks with Matt about his new book, 'Lincoln and the Fight for Peace.'
During this interview, T.K. and Matt Lewis discuss how to find meaning and purpose in your work, and how to succeed in a world where the deck is stacked against you.
Legendary columnist George Will talks with Matt about his book, American Happiness and Discontents. (This episode originally aired on September 2, 2021.)
Bruce Mehlman returns to the show to discuss his latest slide deck: 'BACKLASH The Counter-Revolutions Driving Politics & Policy.'
Tevi is a Senior Fellow and director of the new Presidential Leadership Initiative at the Bipartisan Policy Center, a former Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services and a best-selling presidential historian. He's also the author of a new cover piece at The Washington Examiner titled, Biden faces a mutiny.
Nate Hochman, the ISI fellow at National Review, talks with Matt about his New York Times op-ed, "What Comes After The Religious Right?" He also talks about what happened to Alyssa Farah, and John Boehner's marijuana bucks.
Democratic strategist Lis Smith talks with Matt about her new memoir, Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story.
David Frum, author of Trumpacolypse, and staff writer for The Atlantic, joins Matt's Patreon supporters for a zoom call. David answers questions about whether Donald Trump will announce for president soon, why many Hispanics are moving toward the GOP, whether Trump and Joe Biden will face off again in 2024, whether abortion will help propel Democrats to win in 2022, and MUCH more!
Simon Rosenberg, founder of NDN and The New Policy Institute, explains why conventional wisdom is wrong, MAGA is turning off voters, and Democrats have a better chance of winning the 2022 midterms than you think.
David M. Drucker, Senior Political Correspondent for The Washington Examiner and author of In Trump's Shadow, talks with Matt about Glenn Youngkin, Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, and the coming struggle over who will be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024.
Commentary editor Noah Rothman talks with Matt about his new book, The Rise of the New Puritans: Fighting Back Against Progressives' War on Fun.
Liz Wolfe, associate editor at Reason, talks with Matt Lewis about the Roe V. Wade reversal. Topics include:
Did the Dobbs leak stem the violence by preparing us for Roe's reversal?
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How the media underplayed the Brett Kavanaugh assassination attempt.
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Should Women Delete Their Period Tracker Apps in the Wake of Dobbs?
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How Roe makes it hard for us to deal with pro-choice friends.
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Confronting the notion that bodily autonomy is the end all and be all of human existence.
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Why some progressives care more about animal rights than unborn babies.
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Whether Miami and Austin can compete with San Francisco.
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Should Matt use Cryptocurrency?
Will Rahn, senior editor at Yahoo News, talks with Matt about the Cassidy Hutchinson Hearing, whether Never Trumpers should welcome former Trump staffers into the fold, how Ron DeSantis is benefitting from the Jan. 6 Committee, and more!
GOP Political strategist Mike Murphy talks with Matt about how Ron DeSantis should handle the recent poll showing him narrowly beating Donald Trump in New Hampshire. Murphy also talks about the bipartisan gun safety compromise, the January 6 committee, whether bad Republican candidates will cost them the U.S. Senate, and more!
On today's podcast, National Journal columnist Josh Kraushaar talks with Matt about why an increasing number of Latinos seem to be saying ¡Adios, Dems! He also breaks down Tuesday's primary elections, talks inflation, and gives us his predictions for the midterms.
Matt Sienkiewicz talks about his new book, That's Not Funny: How the Right Makes Comedy Work for Them.
Angie Speaks is a YouTuber, the co-host of Low Society podcast, and an opinion columnist at Newsweek. On this podcast, she talks with Matt about the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation trial, Dave Weigel's travails at The Washington Post, and the commoditization of identity politics and victimhood.
Alabama columnist Dana Hall McCain talks with Matt about the Alabama GOP Senate runoff election, pitting Katie Britt against Mo Brooks. They also chat about the Southern Baptist Convention's sexual abuse scandal.
Breaking into the political commentary business is hard. On this podcast episode, Matt chats with author Stephen Kent about how to do it—and how to develop the kind of attitude that allows you to survive punditry long enough to have a fulfilling career.
James Kirchick talks about his new book, Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington.
Will Swaim is president of the California Policy Center and cohost National Review’s Radio Free California podcast. On today’s podcast, he talks with Matt about why entrepreneurs are fleeing California (and why the politicians don’t care). Follow Will Swaim on Twitter. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes […]
New York Times reporter Jonathan Martin discusses Trump's GOP primary endorsement flops in Georgia—and his new book, This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future.
David B. Wheeler is the President and Co-Founder of American Muckrakers PAC. During this conversation, he talks with Matt about his successful effort to fire Rep. Madison Cawthorn, and why Rep. Lauren Boebert might be next.
Tyler Cowen (Ph.D.) holds a chair in economics at George Mason University. He has authored many books and writes the most read economics blog worldwide, Marginal Revolution. Tyler is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, has written regularly for The New York Times, and contributes to a range of newspapers and periodicals. On today's podcast, Cowan talks about a new book he has co-authored, Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World.
Liz Wolfe is an associate editor at Reason. She was formerly managing editor at The Federalist. Her work has appeared in Playboy, The Daily Beast, CityLab, Houston Chronicle, New York Post, and National Review. During this podcast, Liz talks with Matt Lewis about what it's like being a pro-life libertarian. She also discusses "disinformation expert" Nina Jankowicz, and the trouble with labeling things "disinformation."
Thomas Kidd, a professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, talks about his new book, Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh.
James W. Antle III, politics editor for The Washington Examiner, talks with Matt about why some Never Trump conservatives aren't excited to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Henry Olsen is a Washington Post columnist and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. During this discussion, he talks with Matt about the Republican primaries in Ohio, and an upcoming primary in West Virginia. Olsen also discusses what the political impact of overturning Roe v. Wade might be.
Batya Ungar-Sargon, Deputy Opinion Editor at Newsweek and author of Bad News: How the Woke Media is Undermining Democracy, talks about Elon Musk's history of complying with Communist China.
A.J. Jacobs, The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, The Puzzler: One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life.
Christopher Heath is an investigative and political reporter for WFTV in Central Florida. During this podcast, he answers Matt's questions about whether Florida is trending Republican, Ron DeSantis's political fortunes, and the controversy over revoking Disney's special tax status.
Mona Charen, Policy Editor of The Bulwark and host of The Bulwark’s Beg to Differ podcast, talks with Matt about her column on the crisis of masculinity.
David Frum, staff writer for The Atlantic and author of Trumpocalypse, joins Matt Lewis to talk about Ukraine and the debate over masculinity. They also talk about Taylor Lorentz and the Libs of TikTok story, Mike Lee's texts, and whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is as dangerous as Donald Trump.
Megan McArdle talks with Matt Lewis about why Republicans should win a policy mandate before governing. She suggests that the GOP's anti-"woke" policies could be grouped under the "cultural antitrust" umbrella. McArdle also discusses her several columns on women's sports and Trans swimmer Lia Thomas.
Ilya Shaprio, author of Supreme Disorder, talks with Matt Lewis about his in-artful “lesser black woman" tweet, and what it's like when the world turns against you.
Matthew Continetti is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). During this conversation, he discusses his new book, The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism.
Matthew Hennessey, The Wall Street Journal's deputy op-ed editor, talks with Matt Lewis about his new book, Visible Hand: A Wealth of Notions on the Miracle of the Market.
National Journal's Josh Kraushaar talks with Matt about Donald Trump's endorsement of Dr Oz. They also talk about Trump's other endorsements, COVID politics, the Dems' midterm struggles, and more.
Laura Haim, a French-American journalist and former communications strategist for Emmanuel Macron, talks about how Marine Le Pen has rebranded, and why Macron is vulnerable.
Yuval Levin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, is a contributing Opinion writer to the New York Times. During this conversation, he talks with Matt about why American politicians keep refusing to grow their coalition.
With Hungarian President Viktor Orbán winning re-election this week, I wanted to rebroadcast my September, 2021, conversation with conservative author and blogger Rod Dreher, about why he sees Viktor Orbán as a model for the American Right.
Steven F. Hayward is a resident scholar at UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies and a visiting lecturer at Berkeley Law. During this conversation he talks about his latest book, M. Stanton Evans: Conservative Wit, Apostle of Freedom. Then, Steven and Matt discuss Will Smith's slap and Joe Biden's leadership.
Gregg Nunziata is a lawyer who has served as counsel to both the U.S. Senate and U.S. Department of Justice—as well as general counsel and a senior domestic policy advisor to Sen. Marco Rubio. During this podcast, we discuss Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation trial—and Ginni Thomas’s texts to Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.
Cedric Leighton is a CNN Military Analyst, Founder & Chairman of Cedric Leighton Associates, and a retired USAF Colonel. During this conversation, he talks with Matt about his work analyzing Russia's Ukraine invasion.
John Popper of Blues Traveler joins Matt and Corey Nathan to talk music, politics, fame, and spirituality.
Friend of the show Bruce Mehlman returns to the pod to talk about The Post Post-Cold War World.
Arthur Brooks is a Harvard professor, PhD social scientist, bestselling author, and columnist at The Atlantic. During this podcast, he talks with Matt about his latest book, From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.
Josh Kraushaar, the Against the Grain columnist at National Journal, joins Matt to talk about the domestic U.S. political ramifications of Russia's Ukraine invasion. Is public opinion among Republicans turning against Trump and his endorsed candidates? Next, Josh and Matt discuss how Sen. Rick Scott has angered Mitch McConnell.
Jamie Weinstein, host of The Jamie Weinstein Show, and Will Rahn, senior editor of Yahoo News, join Matt to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the two-year anniversary of the COVID shutdowns.
Jason L. Riley is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, and the author of The Black Boom. During this conversation, Riley tells Matt why the economic lives of Black people improved significantly under policies put into place during the Trump administration.
Michael Weiss, news director at New Lines, and author of a forthcoming book about the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence agency, talks with Matt about Russia's Ukraine invasion.
Michael R. Strain is the Director of Economic Policy Studies and Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. He's also the author of The American Dream Is Not Dead. During this conversation, Michael and Matt discuss why liberal democracy is precious and fragile. Then, Michael briefs us on how Russia's invasion in Ukraine could impact the European economy.
Jeremy W. Peters is a reporter who covers national politics for The New York Times. He is also an MSNBC contributor, and the author of INSURGENCY: How Republicans Lost Their Party and Got Everything They Ever Wanted.
In October of 2020, P.J. O'Rourke talked with Matt about his latest book, A Cry from the Far Middle: Dispatches from a Divided Land.
John Avlon is a senior political analyst and anchor at CNN. He is an award-winning columnist and the author of 'Independent Nation,' 'Wingnuts,' and 'Washington’s Farewell.' During this discussion, he talks with Matt about his new book, 'Lincoln and the Fight for Peace.'
Batya Ungar-Sargon, Deputy opinion editor at Newsweek and author of Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy, talks with Matt about the Canadian Truckers Protest and the attempts to cancel Joe Rogan.
Tom LoBianco, author of Piety & Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House, talks with Matt about Mike Pence's speech rebuking Trump, and what it may say about his possible presidential chances.
Last week, AP reporter Matt Lee grilled State Department spokesman Ned Price over U.S. intelligence assertions that Russia is planning a false-flag operation as “a fake pretext to initiate and potentially justify military aggression against Ukraine.” Friend of the pod and host of the Don't Worry About The Government podcast, Chris Novembrino, joins Matt to discuss the drama—and whether we should just take the government's word as gospel truth.
Amala Ekpunobi, a self-described “left-wing activist” turned conservative influencer, is PragerU’s newest personality. During this podcast, Amala talks with Matt Lewis about her background and how she became a conservative. Turning to current events, they also talk about Joe Biden's pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court, Whoopi Goldberg's holocaust controversy, whether the NFL discriminates against Black head coaches, and the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan and Spotify.
Dr. Todd Rose is the co-founder and President of Populace. He was a faculty member at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he founded the Laboratory for the Science of Individuality and directed the Mind, Brain, and Education program. His latest book is called Collective Illusions: Conformity, Complicity, and the Science of Why We Make Bad Decisions.
Matthew Continetti, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and founding editor of The Washington Free Beacon, joins Matt to talk about his new column, "Putin Can't Be Appeased."
Will a new Supreme Court nomination help Joe Biden politically? Friend of the show Bruce Mehlman returns to the pod to talk about the impact the new SCOTUS vacancy will have on politics and policy.
David Frum, staff writer for The Atlantic and author of Trumpocalypse, talks with Matt Lewis about Russia's Ukraine threats, Newt Gingrich's legacy, and that Vanity Fair profile of Jerry Falwell, Jr.
Jeff Mayhugh, host of Thank you for Sharing, returns to the podcast to talk about the importance of family, community, civics—and reading.
Award-winning investigative journalist David Heath talks about his new book, Longshot: The Inside Story of the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine.
Jamie Weinstein, host of the Jamie Weinstein Show, and Will Rahn, senior editor of Yahoo News, join Matt to discuss whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will challenge Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination, the movie Don't Look
Michael Malice, bestselling celebrity ghostwriter, and author of Dear Reader, The New Right, and The Anarchist Handbook, talks about anarchism and why Donald Trump isn't a good vessel for Trumpism.
Brad Wilcox is Professor and Director for the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. He's also a fellow at the Institute for Family Studies and a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. During today's podcast, Brad talks with Matt about how COVID supercharged existing family trends, why liberals are less happy than conservatives, why Biden’s expanded Child Tax Credit isn’t more popular, whether America's birth dearth makes us vulnerable to China, and more!
American democracy is safe, how the political reordering has driven some of his former colleagues to the Right and the Left, Joe Biden's missed opportunity to restore normalcy, whether New York City is crumbling again, and what movies you should see right now.
Van Applegate, a six-time Emmy-winning photojournalist at Fox 5 DC, and co-producer of the podcast Siege on Democracy, talks about what it was covering the Capitol riot. He also talks about the I-95 traffic crisis that left thousands of drivers, including left Sen. Tim Kaine, stranded for more than 24 hours.
Best-selling presidential historian Tevi Troy returns to the podcast to discuss his latest column in the Washington Examiner, Conservatives we lost in 2021.
Aside from the obvious, lots of interesting stuff happened on Christmas day. On this classic episode, historian and author David Pietrusza joins Matt to discuss Washington’s Christmas crossing of the Delaware, the World War I Christmas truce, and Winston Churchill’s Christmas visit to Washington, DC, in 1941.
J.P. De Gance, president and CEO of Communio, talks about his book Endgame: The Church's Strategic Move to Save Faith and Family in America.
Shadi Hamid, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, contributing writer at The Atlantic, editor of Wisdom of Crowds, and author of Islamic Exceptionalism, joins Matt to discuss whether he's still a progressive.
Corey Nathan, host of the podcast "Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other" talks with Matt about the Mark Meadows' January 6 texts, why we shouldn't treat our political adversaries like enemies, and why he celebrates Passover and Easter.
Bruce Mehlman is back to share his latest analysis of macro trends. This one, titled “Living in Limbo: Anticipating the Top 2022 Risks in Politics & Policy.
David French, Senior Editor for The Dispatch, contributing writer to The Atlantic, and co-host of the Advisory Opinions and Good Faith podcasts, talks with Matt Lewis about the Supreme Court's oral arguments for the Mississippi abortion case, what Christmas means to him, and the tension between searching for a spiritual savior and an earthly king.
Charlie Sykes is a founder and Editor-at-large of The Bulwark, the host of the Bulwark Podcast; and a contributor to MSNBC. During this conversation, he talks with Matt Lewis about Thomas Massie’s Christmas tweet, Charlie’s background as a conservative talk show host, how reporters should cover Donald Trump, whether the pro-life movement is winning the […]
David L. Bahnsen is the founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group. On this podcast, he talks about his new book, There's No Free Lunch: 250 Economic Truths.
Tevi Troy is a Senior Fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center, a former Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services and a best-selling presidential historian. During this conversation, Tevi talks with Matt about his latest piece for the Wall Street Journal, "George H.W. Bush’s Lessons for Kamala Harris."
Josh Kraushaar, the Against the Grain columnist at National Journal, talks about "The Biggest Political Turkeys of 2021."
Mother Jones senior editor Michael Mechanic talks about his book, Jackpot: How the Super-Rich Really Live―and How Their Wealth Harms Us All.
Jedediah Bila, former co-host of "The View" and "Fox and Friends Weekend," talks about her book, "Dear Hartley," why she isn't vaccinated for COVID-19, and the dangers of being an independent thinker on most TV panel discussions.
Independent journalist Aaron Maté, host of "Pushback with Aaron Maté," talks about Russiagate—and how a new indictment demonstrates that the Steele Dossier was even more flawed and corrupt than previously known.
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Thomas E. Ricks about his latest book, First Principles: What America's Founders Learned from the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country.
David Frum, staff writer for the Atlantic, and author of 'Trumpocalypse' talks about the inflation problem, why Never Trump conservatives should support normal Republicans like Glenn Youngkin, why he's more worried about illiberal Right than the "woke" left, and Sen. Josh Hawl
Batya Ungar-Sargon, Deputy Opinion Editor at Newsweek, talks about her new book, 'Bad News: How the Woke Left is Undermining Democracy.'
Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia Secretary of State who stood up to Donald Trump in 2020, talks about his new book, Integrity Counts.
David Drucker, senior correspondent for The Washington Examiner, talks about his new book, In Trump's Shadow: The Battle for 2024 and the Future of the GOP.
Victor Davis Hanson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, talks about The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America.
Stephen Hayes, Editor and CEO of The Dispatch, talks with Matt Lewis about Joe Biden’s presidency, the Virginia gubernatorial election, the GOP’s 2024 field, why the culture war isn’t just talk, and whether we should be freaked out by China’s hypersonic missile test. Follow Stephen Hayes on Twitter. *** If you like this podcast, please […]
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat talks with Matt about his new book, The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery.
Henry Olsen, Washington Post columnist and author of The Working Class Republican, talks with Matt about what Reaganites get wrong about Ronald Reagan, how Republicans can win with a populist message after Donald Trump, and why working-class Hispanics must be part of the plan.
Robby Soave, senior editor at Reason, talks with Matt about Bright Sheng, the music professor accused of racism for screening 'Othello.' They also discuss Robby's new book, Tech Panic: Why We Shouldn't Fear Facebook and the Future.
Katie Herzog, co-host of the Blocked & Reported podcast, talks with Matt about Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special.
New York Times bestselling author David Bodanis talks about his latest book, The Art of Fairness: The Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean.
Tom Nichols, a contributing writer at The Atlantic, talks with Matt Lewis about his latest book, Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through […]
Hanna Trudo, Senior Political Correspondent at The Hill, talks with Matt about AOC, Krysten Sinema, the modern progressive movement, and the infighting over Joe Biden's Build Back Better agenda.
Clowns to the left of us! Jokers to the right! Famed GOP strategist Mike Murphy returns to the podcast to talk with Matt about the problems confronting Democrats and Republicans right now.
Journalist and author Glenn Greenwald talks with Matt about the political reordering going on in America, the Trump presidency, Russiagate, media bias, and more!
Futurist & New York Times bestselling author Martin Ford talks about his new book, Rule of the Robots: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Everything.
Rod Dreher, senior editor at The American Conservative and author of the book 'Live Not By Lies,' talks with Matt Lewis about why he sees Viktor Orb
Legendary columnist George Will talks about his new book, American Happiness and Discontents.
avid Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Trumpocalypse: Restoring American Democracy, talks with Matt about Republican retirements, the importance of patience in politics, whether Trump was the "inevitable conclusion" of the GOP, George W. Bush's speech on the 20th anniversary of 9-11, & more!
Are the wheels coming off of Joe Biden's legislative agenda? Bill Scher of Washington Monthly talks with Matt.
Katie Herzog, co-host of the 'Blocked and Reported' podcast, talks with Matt Lewis about AOC's dress, why lesbians keep disappearing, her take on 9-11, Nicki Minaj's tweet, all the fake 'Dear Prudence' letters, and more!
Journalist Eric Garcia talks about his new book, We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation.
David French, senior editor at the Dispatch and co-host of the Advisory Opinions podcast, joins Matt to discuss the Texas abortion law and his recent email newsletter on The Descent of the Partisan Mind.
Daniel Darling was fired from his National Religious Broadcasters job over his pro-vaccination stance. But instead of getting mad or seeking fame and publicity, he used the opportunity to model a Christian witness.
Award-winning costume designer and self-proclaimed "leftist" Terry Dresbach interviews Matt about whether Donald Trump was the inevitable conclusion for the Republican Party?
Mike Pregent is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute and a former intelligence officer with over 28 years experience working security, terrorism, counter-insurgency, and policy issues in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. During this discussion, he talks about the disaster unfolding as Joe Biden seeks to evacuate troops and Americans before the August 31 deadline.
Bill Kristol is director of Defending Democracy Together, editor at large of, The Bulwark, and host of Conversations with Bill Kristol. During this podcast, he talks with Matt about Joe Biden’s disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Follow Bill on Twitter. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference […]
Bruce Mehlman is back to share his latest analysis of macro trends. This one, titled “Failures’ Fallout,” assesses the longer-term fallout from historically challenging times. Follow Bruce on Twitter and download his latest infographic here. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people […]
Will Rahn, senior editor of Yahoo News, talks with Matt about the right’s infatuation with with Viktor Orbán, whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has “what it takes” to be president, and why Donald Trump was “a friendless millionaire.” *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in […]
Kristy Perano, a leading advocate for Afghan interpreters, talks about how we are running out of time to save thousands of Afghans who risked their lives to help American forces. Follow Kristy Perano on Twitter *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people […]
Casey Mattox is vice president for legal and judicial strategy for Americans for Prosperity and Americans for Prosperity Foundation. During this conversation, he and Matt talk about how qualified immunity isn't just for police.
Charles C. Camosy is associate professor of theological and social ethics at Fordham University. His latest book is called Losing Our Dignity: How Secularized Medicine is Undermining Fundamental Human Equality.
Michael R. Strain, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), talks about Bezos and the space-flight billionaires. Follow Michael Strain on Twitter and get his book, The American Dream Is Not Dead. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find […]
Michael Bender, White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal talks about his new book, Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost.
Will Saletan, National Correspondent for Slate, talks about COVID-19, Kevin McCarthy's January 6 commission appointments, Joe Biden's comments criticism of Communism, whether Chris Christie has a shot at the 2024 GOP nomination, and more!
Lala Suarez Mooney talks with Matt about protests in Cuba, and her book, Leaving Cuba: One Family's Journey to Freedom.
Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi joins Matt to talk about the need for a pro-democracy coalition.
As Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer and Head of Strategic Advocacy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Neil Bradley is responsible for the organization’s overall advocacy efforts. In addition to managing policy development for the Chamber, Bradley oversees its government affairs activities, political program, and relations with other business organizations. During this conversation with Matt, he discusses the lack of workers, "woke" capitalism, the Chamber's past endorsements of Democrats, and more.
Stephen Kent is the author of the forthcoming book, How The Force Can Fix The World. He also hosts Right Now, a conservative & libertarian YouTube show on the Rightly network. During this conversation, Stephen and Matt discuss how to be a relevant political commentator in the 21st century.
Josh Kraushaar is National Journal Daily‘s Senior National Political Columnist, and pens the weekly “Against the Grain” column. On today’s podcast, he discusses why Joe Biden needs a “Malarky moment.” Sign up to receive Josh’s columns emailed to you, and follow him on Twitter. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on […]
On Tuesday, former Secretary of Defense Don Rumsfeld died. In 2013, Matt spoke with him about his book, Rumsfeld’s Rules. This is a rebroadcast. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook […]
Charles Murray, the F. A. Hayek Emeritus Chair in Cultural Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, talks about his new book, Facing Reality: Two Truths about Race in America.
David Lat is a lawyer turned legal journalist, writer, and speaker. He is the founding editor of Above the Law, one of the nation’s largest legal news websites, which reaches more than 1.5 million unique visitors a month. His writing about law and legal affairs has also appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post, among other publications.
Katie Herzog, co-host of the Blocked and Reported podcast, talks about Critical Race Theory, why Tom Hanks isn't anti-racist enough, and why Lin Manuel-Miranda had to apologize for In The Heights.
Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing writer at the Atlantic. On this podcast, he talks about his new book, The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth.
Will Rahn, senior editor at Yahoo News, and Jamie Weinstein, host of The Jamie Weinstein Show, talk with Matt about whether Donald Trump is the frontrunner for 2024, Kamala Harris' questionable political skills, and what Mitch McConnell is really up to.
Social psychologist Ron Friedman talks about his new book, Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success.
Edward-Isaac Dovere, a staff writer for The Atlantic, talks about Battle for the Soul: INSIDE THE DEMOCRATS' CAMPAIGNS TO DEFEAT TRUMP.
Bestselling author, historian, and ghostwriter, David R. Stokes talks about his latest book, JFK's Ghost: Kennedy,
A century after the horrific events of May 31-June 1, 1921, author Tim Madigan talks about his critically acclaimed and best-selling book, The Burning: The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
Legendary journalist and bestselling author Bernard Goldberg joins Matt to talk about the media changing its tune over the Wuhan "lab leak" story, revelations that Chris Cuomo was advising his governor brother, why liberal journalists don't cover race honestly, and why Donald Trump poses a bigger threat to the GOP's future than Liz Cheney.
Tevi Troy is a presidential historian, former White House aide, and senior fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Institute. He is the author, most recently, of Fight House: Rivalries in the White House From Truman to Trump. During this podcast, he talks with Matt about his latest column, "The Case for Optimism."
Tom Nichols, author of Our Own Worst Enemy, and contributor to USA Today and The Atlantic joins Matt to talk about Liz Cheney's moment, how the end of the Cold War led to the Republican crackup, and what role Newt Gingrich had to play in the whole thing.
Josh Kraushaar, the Against the Grain columnist at National Journal, talks about Elise Stefanik replacing Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene vs. AOC, and why storm clouds may be gathering for Joe Biden and the Democrats.
Art Tavana, an L.A.-based former writer for Playboy and L.A. Weekly, Goodbye, talks about his new book, Guns N’ Roses: The Crime, Beauty, and Amplified Chaos of America’s Most Polarizing Band.
Dr. Steven E. Koonin, an NYU professor who formerly served as the Department of Energy’s Undersecretary for Science during the Obama administration, talks about his new book, Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn’t, and Why It Matters
Jonathan Taplin's life has been an extraordinary journey that has put him at the crest of every major cultural wave in the past half century: he was tour manager for Bob Dylan and The Band in the 60s, producer of Mean Streets in the 70s, an executive at Merrill Lynch in the 80s, creator of the Internet’s first Video-on-Demand service in the 90s, and is now a cultural critic and author writing about technology in the new millennium. His latest book is called, The Magic Years: Scenes From a Rock-and-Roll Life.
Bruce Mehlman of Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas returns to discuss his latest infographic slideshow, "Woke Capitalism" & Its Discontents.
Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty talks about her new book, The Triumph of Nancy Reagan.
Sean McMeekin is a professor of history at Bard College, and the award-winning author of several books, including The Russian Revolution, July 1914, and The Ottoman Endgame. On this podcast, he discusses his new book, Stalin’s War: A New History of World War II.
Hacks on Tap co-host Mike Murphy returns to the podcast to discuss Walter Mondale's legacy, Joe Biden's big spending "infrastructure" plans, and who's winning the invisible 2024 Republican primary.
Phillip Stutts, CEO of Win BIG Media, talks with Matt about his new book, The Undefeated Marketing System: How to Grow Your Business and Build Your Audience Using the Secret Formula that Elects Presidents.
Gabriel Sterling is the chief operation officer and chief financial officer in the office of the Georgia Secretary of State. During this podcast, Gabriel talks about his famous "It Has to Stop!" speech, why some Never Trump Republicans stood up to Trump (and why others didn't), and the new Georgia voting law.
David Frum, a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Trumpocalypse: Restoring American Democracy, talks with Matt about the Afghanistan withdrawal, the Georgia voting law, the importance of having children, the trend of police shootings, and more.
David Chavern, president and CEO of News Media Alliance, the news industry's largest trade organization, joins Matt to talk about how Facebook and Google disrupted the media's business model—and why the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act and reforming Section 230 are vital for local newspapers.
Daniel Darling, Senior VP for Communications at National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) , talks about his new book, 'The Characters of Easter: The Villains, Heroes, Cowards, and Crooks Who Witnessed History's Biggest Miracle.'
Daniel K. Williams, professor of history at the University of West Georgia, talks about his new book, The Politics of the Cross: A Christian Alternative to Partisanship.
Bernard Goldberg, author of the New York Times number one bestseller Bias, has won 14 Emmy awards for excellence in journalism at CBS News and, six Emmys at CBS, and eight more at HBO's Real Sports. On today's podcast, he talks with Matt about whether the media is giving Joe Biden a pass, how liberal bias helped create the rise of Donald Trump, and why cable news doesn't do nuance.
Grace Olmstead is a journalist who focuses on farming, localism, and family. Her writing has been published in The American Conservative, The Week, The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Review, The Wall Street Journal, and Christianity Today, among others. On today's podcast, we discuss her new book, Uprooted: Recovering the Legacy of the Places We've Left Behind.
On today’s podcast, Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, talks about Joe Biden’s plans to raise taxes to fund infrastructure projects. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook Twitter […]
Stephen Kent, host of the new show Rightly, talks with Matt about whether there is space on the center-right for thoughtful online video.
Theodore Roosevelt "viewed the term 'nationalist' as a point of pride and honor," writes author and speaker James Strock. "Intending disrespect, he dismissed his rival Woodrow Wilson as 'not a nationalist.'” But is nationalism a word that could be—or should be—salvaged? Don't miss this podcast discussion.
With Sen. Joe Manchin and Gov. Jim Justice making headlines, West Virginia state government reporter/columnist for Ogden Newspapers, Steven Allen Adams, joins us to discuss the Mountain State’s moment. Follow Steven on Twitter. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! […]
Spencer Cox, governor of Utah, talks with Matt about the problem of viewing politics as religion, sports, and entertainment. He also discusses Utah's COVID response, mail-in voting, and his bass guitar hobby.
Jonathan Allen, senior political analyst with NBC News digital, talks about the new book he co-authored, Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency.
Lisa Britton is a children’s book author living in Los Angeles, California, who stands up for boys, the family, and true female empowerment. She has established a presence on Twitter bringing a common-sense approach to a very controversial topic these days. Her latest column is titled America Has A Boy Crisis.
Bill Kristol, editor-at-large of the Bulwark, talks about his recent column, "What About Joe: Why can’t anti-Trump become work-with-Biden?"
Dr. Todd Rose is the co-founder of Populace, a think tank dedicated to building a world where all people have the chance to live fulfilling lives in a thriving society. He was a faculty member at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he founded the Laboratory for the Science of Individuality and previously directed the Mind, Brain, and Education program. Dr. Rose is the author of Dark Horse and the bestselling The End of Average. During this discussion, he offers new insights into what Americans actually believe, as opposed to what they tell pollsters they believe.
Slate National Correspondent Will Saletan joins our Patreon-exclusive Zoom chat for a wide-ranging discussion on the changing media industry landscape, political correctness/"cancel culture," and the week in politics.
Jonathan Cohn, a senior national correspondent at HuffPost, talks about his new book The Ten Year War: Obamacare and the Unfinished Crusade for Universal Coverage.
Nick Troiano is the Executive Director of Unite America, a national organization that works to bridge the growing partisan divide by enacting political reforms. Read Nick's latest piece in The Hill, titled, "Why America doesn't have the third party it wants."
On today's podcast, Aaron McNally of Curiosophy Now asks Matt about the "Ronald Reagan" chapter in Matt's book Too Dumb to Fail.
Katie Herzog, co-host of the Blocked and Reported podcast, talks about the Clubhouse app, the Britney Spears documentary, the New York Times' cancel culture scandals, Woody Allen, and that columnist who got mad when a Trump supporter plowed her driveway.
Former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock joins the show to talk about the January 6 insurrection, Trump's impeachment acquittal, and why she's still optimistic about the future of the Republican Party.
Gregg Nunziata is a lawyer who has served as counsel to both the U.S. Senate and U.S. Department of Justice—as well as general counsel and a senior domestic policy advisor to Sen. Marco Rubio. During this zoom chat, he discusses the Senate impeachment trial.
Rina Shah is a political advisor and the founder of Republican Women for Biden. She's also a leadership team member of the Lincoln Project's "Lincoln Women" coalition. Shah is a native of southern West Virginia and the proud daughter of immigrants from Uganda and India. She was elected as a Delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention, before becoming the first Delegate to speak out against then-presumptive nominee, candidate Donald Trump. During this podcast conversation, Shah tells Matt that history will judge Republican politicians who enabled Trump.
Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, believes that since the people who stormed the Capitol are facing the music, the people who incited them should, too.
Whether it's the illiberal Left or the illiberal Right, Matt's operating principle is to assume that liberal democracy is both precious and fragile. On today's episode Matt discusses this with Chris Novembrino, who hosted Matt on his podcast, Don't Worry About The Government. They also discuss the Capitol riots, Marjorie Taylor Green, Josh Hawley & Ted Cruz, how experiences in school made them less into ‘authority’ figures, why Chris thinks it’s important to be a loving spouse (if you’re married), artistic freedom, and Donald Trump in a motorized scooter!
Brian Rosenwald is a scholar in residence at the Partnership for Effective Public Administration and Leadership Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania and an instructor at Penn. He’s also the author of Talk Radio’s America: How an Industry Took Over a Political Party That Took Over the United States. During this podcast discussion, Brian and Matt talk about the intimacy of radio, whether Joe Biden should steamroll Republicans on the COVID relief bill.
Bruce Mehlman of Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas returns to discuss his latest infographic slideshow, Crossroads: Challenges & Choices in a Low-Trust World.
On the 35th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, historian and author Tevi Troy talks about Reagan’s Challenger Speech: A Four-Minute Window into Presidential Greatness.
Historian and author David Pietrusza talks about his new memoir, Too Long Ago: A Childhood Memory. A Vanished World.
Michael Tomasky is a columnist at the Daily Beast, an editor at Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, and author of the book, If We Can Keep It. During this podcast discussion, he makes the case for ending the legislative filibuster.
Mona Charen is Policy Editor of The Bulwark, a nationally syndicated columnist, and host of The Bulwark’s Beg to Differ podcast. During this podcast conversation, she talks about writing for National Review, working for Ronald and Nancy Reagan, and writing speeches for Jack Kemp. She also discusses why she no longer calls herself a Republican, or even a member of the conservative movement.
Josh Kraushaar is the political editor for National Journal, and pens the weekly “Against the Grain” column. During this podcast, he talks about Trump's last day as president—and what to expect from a Joe Biden administration. He also talks about how Washington, DC, has become a fortress, and the problem with our current rural/urban political divide.
GOP strategist Mike Murphy joins the podcast to talk about the MAGA insurrection, as well as whether there's a chance of getting 17 Republicans to vote to convict Donald Trump in the U.S. Senate.
David French, editor of The Dispatch and columnist for Time, talks with Matt about his column, Why Only the Church Can Truly Defeat a Christian Insurrection.
World-renowned Ebola researcher at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Dr. Thomas Geisbert, talks about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Trevor Moawad is a renowned Mental Conditioning expert and strategic advisor to some of the world’s most elite performers. During this podcast, he talks with Matt about how to remove negativity from your life, and other lessons from his book It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your Life.
Olivia Troye, who worked as homeland security, counterterrorism and coronavirus adviser to Vice President Mike Pence, talks about her background as a Republican, why she supported Joe Biden for president, and what it was like working for Mike Pence.
Tim Carney, author of Alienated America, talks about his latest Washington Examiner column, "Trump Corrupts." He also discusses why the very things that bring us joy (community and purpose) put us at the greatest risk for COVID-19 exposure.
Vince Houghton, Historian and Curator at the International Spy Museum, talks about his book, Nuking The Moon: And Other Intelligence Schemes and Military Plots Left On The Drawing Board. (This episode was originally broadcast on May 14, 2019.)
Author and speaker Octavio Cesar Martinez talks about his memoir, It Was a Beautiful Day When My Father Died, which recounts his journey of grief, acceptance, and forgiveness.
Aside from the obvious, lots of interesting stuff happened on Christmas day. On this classic episode, historian and author David Pietrusza joins Matt to discuss Washington’s Christmas crossing of the Delaware, the World War I Christmas truce, and Winston Churchill’s Christmas visit to Washington, DC, in 1941.
David Frum, staff writer for the Atlantic and former George W. Bush speechwriter, returns to the podcast to discuss whether surviving Trump means American Democracy was strong, or just lucky. He also discusses why Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump were so different, his thoughts about the status of COVID-19, and his process as a political writer.
Thomas E. Ricks, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, talks about his new book, First Principles: What America's Founders Learned from the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country.
Katie Herzog, co-host of the Blocked and Reported podcast, returns to talk about her essay, Where Have All The Lesbians Gone? She also teaches us what "TERF" means.
Rod Dreher, senior editor at The American Conservative and author of Live Not by Lies talks about his essay, Donald Trump Is Not The Messiah.
An author, mathematician, and political commentator, James Lindsay is also the founder of New Discourses, and co-author of Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything About Race, Gender, and Identity. During this podcast discussion, Lindsay talks about the “Grievance Studies” hoax he was part of, the intellectual roots of today’s radical left, and whether there’s […]
Joe Scarborough, creator of Morning Joe, a Washington Post columnist, and a former U.S. Congressman, talks about his new book, Saving Freedom: Truman, the Cold War, and the Fight for Western Civilization.
Matt checks in with a new Thanksgiving message. Then, he rebroadcasts his interview with author A.J. Jacobs, about book, Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey.
Kristen Soltis Anderson is a pollster, speaker, commentator, and author of The Selfie Vote. During this podcast conversation, she talks about the 2020 polling failures—and what can be done to fix them.
Aaron Sibarium, editor at the Free Beacon, discusses his latest essay, The Weimarization of the American Republic.
Dan Blumenthal, Director of Asian Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses his new book, The China Nightmare: The Grand Ambitions of a Decaying State.
Bruce Mehlman of Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas returns to discuss his latest infographic slideshow, America Decided… America’s Divided.
In the wake of the 2020 presidential elections, Katie Herzog, co-host of the Blocked and Reported podcast, talks with Matt about what the media and the left continue to get wrong.
Carl Cannon, Washington Editor of RealClearPolitics, talks with Matt about what the polls got wrong, what's wrong with the media, and whether divided government might actually be a good thing.
On the eve of the November 3, 2020 elections, Jamie Weinstein, host of The Jamie Weinstein Show, talks about what Donald Trump got right and wrong (so far), who he's voting for, what happens to the conservative movement after Trump is gone, and much more!
im Miller, writer-at-large for the Bulwark and political director for Republican Voters Against Trump, talks about Joe Biden's chances of winning the election, what his departure from Pod Save America taught him, why George Floyd changed Republican minds, and what we should think about "Anonymous."
David French, editor of The Dispatch and columnist for Time, talks with Matt about being politically homeless, NeverTrump "grifters," Trump Derangement Syndrome, whether there's some merit to Trump's "He Fights!" mentality, and why Trump tarnishes the pro-life cause. Oh yeah, David and Matt also reveal their 2020 presidential predictions.
Daniel Yergin, a Pulitzer Prize winning author, talks about his latest book, The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations.
On Election Day in 2016, Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen bravely took to Twitter with a bold proclamation: Trump could win! Four years later, Olsen is less bullish on Trump's chances. During this podcast conversation, Henry discusses why Trump has an uphill battle—and what would have to happen for Trump to pull off another miracle.
Does Amy Coney Barrett prove that Christian women can pursue career ambitions and family life? Erin DeLullo (Matt's wife) joins him for an intimate discussion on whether it's possible to have it all.
P.J. O'Rourke, author of Parliament of Whores and Give War a Chance, talks about his new book, A Cry from the Far Middle: Dispatches from a Divided Land.
Fred Siegel, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a City Journal contributing editor, talks about his new collection of essays: The Crisis of Liberalism: Prelude to Trump.
Douglas Murray, author of The Madness of Crowds, returns to the podcast to talk about why romantic young people want to protest and fight, why boiling everything down to racism or sexism is boring and reductionist, why Donald Trump makes it harder to fight identity politics.
Sixty years after the historic election, author historian David Pietrusza talks with Matt about his book, 1960: LBJ vs. JFK vs. Nixon―The Epic Campaign That Forged Three Presidencies.
Rod Dreher, a senior editor at The American Conservative, talks about his new book, Live Not by Lies: A Manuel for Christian Dissidents.
Jamie Weinstein of the Jamie Weinstein Show joins Matt to talk about what the media gets wrong about the Trump tax story, what to expect at the first 2020 presidential debate, and video of ex-Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale being handcuffed and detained by police.
Ilya Shapiro, the director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute and publisher of the Cato Supreme Court Review, talks about his new book, Supreme Disorder: Judicial Nominations and the Politics of America's Highest Court.
Recorded at the Texas Tribune Festival, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan talks about his book, Still Standing: Surviving Cancer, Riots, a Global Pandemic, and the Toxic Politics that Divide America.
Bruce Mehlman of Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas returns to discuss his latest infographic slideshow, What to Expect in the 2020 Elections: 8 days to the First Debate… 43 days to Election Day.
Larry Sabato, director of UVA's Center for Politics and author of The Kennedy Half Century, talks with Matt about campaigning door-to-door for JFK as a child, the state of the 2020 elections, and how things could get even crazier after November 3.
Nate Hochman, a Conservative Fellow at the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, and a former editorial intern at National Review and the Dispatch, talks about his NR piece: Toward a Conservative Environmentalism.
David Swerdlick, assistant editor at the Washington Post's Outlook section, and a CNN political analyst, talks with Matt about the fallout from Bob Woodward's new book on Donald Trump.
Brad Polumbo, fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education, talks about his recent USA Today column, "Why support for criminal justice reform isn't the same as being anti-police."
Jamie Weinstein of The Jamie Weinstein Show and Will Rahn, senior editor of Yahoo! News, join Matt to discuss a report alleging that Donald Trump called service members who died “losers” and “suckers.” *** If you like this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon and leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in […]
Shadi Hamid, senior fellow at Brookings, and a contributing writer at the Atlantic, joins Matt to talk about the problematic "woke" Left.
Former Pennsylvania Governor and Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge talks with Matt about the Republican National Convention, his work as co-chair of VoteSafe to make sure every American has the right to vote safely and securely, and the problem of police abuse and civil unrest.
Social media is supposed to bring us together. So what happened? Daniel Darling talks about his new book, A Way with Words: Using Our Online Conversations for Good.
National Journal's Josh Kraushaar joins to discuss his latest column,"What Trump needs out of his convention."
Justin Giboney, president of The And Campaign, talks about how faith was an important part of the Democratic National Convention.
MSNBC political analyst Rick Tyler talks about his new book, Still Right: An Immigrant-Loving, Hybrid-Driving, Composting American Makes the
Democratic strategist Paul Begala, who served as chief strategist for the Clinton-Gore campaign in 1992, talks about his new book, You're Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump.
Kyle Griesinger, a graduate of Liberty University, talks about what the school is like—and why Jerry Falwell Jr. has stumbled.
Jim Sciutto, CNN’s chief national security correspondent and anchor of CNN Newsroom, talks about his new book, The Madman Theory: Trump Takes On the World. *** If you like this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon and leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! Follow […]
Kristin Kobes Du Mez, a professor of history at Calvin University, talks about her book 'Jesus And John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted A Faith And Fractured A Nation.'
Writer and comedian Bridget Phetasy discusses her time as Playboy’s sex columnist, her Twitter addiction, overcoming rape and drug abuse, the problem with victimhood, why self-censorship is bad, and what it’s like to be politically homeless (Rebroadcast).
Joe Trippi, who managed Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign and also served as senior advisor for Doug Jones' historic win in Alabama, joins us for a Zoom chat about Donald Trump, Joe Biden, polls, the veepstakes, and more!
This week, Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint Adrian Vermeule, Professor of constitutional law at Harvard Law School (and a controversial proponent of Catholic Integralism and "Common-Good Constitutionalism"), to a key Administration post. I talked with the American Interest's Aaron Sibarium about his writing on Vermeule.
Steve Kornacki, National Political Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC joins Matt and Bill Scher on a Zoom call to discuss Trump, polls, and cable news.
Bruce Mehlman, of Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas, talks about his slide deck on "The Great Acceleration: How 2020’s Crises Are Bringing the Future Faster."
Andrew Sullivan talks about his latest piece for New York Magazine, “The World Is Better Than Ever. Why Are We Miserable?“ (Rebroadcast from March, 2018.) *** If you like this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon and leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! Follow Matt Lewis […]
We've all heard of opposition research (or "oppo"), but where does it come from, and how does it work? I talked to veteran political operative Joseph Rodota (a.k.a. "Dr. Death") about the dark arts of politics, and his new podcast, Oppo File.
Thomas J. Main, professor at the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Baruch College, CUNY, talks about his forthcoming book, The Rise of Illiberalism.
Katie Herzog, co-host of the “Blocked and Reported” podcast, talks about signing “A Letter on Justice and Open Debate” for Harper’s Magazine. *** If you like this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon and leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! Follow Matt Lewis & […]
GOP donors and conservative media are taking the idea seriously, but could it really happen? During this podcast, I talk with Business Insider's Tom LoBianco about why the Tucker Carlson for President buzz is legit. We also talk about the toppling of statues, Trump's chances in 2020, and much more!
Author John Avlon talks about his book, Washington's Farewell: The Founding Father's Warning to Future Generations. (Originally broadcast in January of 2018.)
During a Zoom call with supporters of the pod, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat talks about his book, The Decadent Society.
Morton Blackwell, president of the Leadership Institute, talks about his "Laws Of The Public Policy Process."
With a chaotic modern America as the backdrop, Matt asks Northwestern professor of Russian Literature Gary Saul Morson for historical insight.
On our latest Zoom call, Salena Zito, a Pittsburgh-based National Political Reporter, says Pittsburgh is still up for grabs in 2020. Salena is the co-author of The Great Revolt: Inside the Populist Coalition Reshaping American Politics.
Slate National Correspondent Will Saletan talks about cancel culture, the toppling of statues, the cultural revolution, and illiberalism, in general.
Carl Cannon, Washington Bureau Chief of RealClearPolitics, talks about his book, On This Date: From the Pilgrims to Today, Discovering America One Day at a Time. (Rebroadcast.)
Angelique Brunner, founder and CEO of EB5 Capital, talks about building a $750 million commercial real estate investment firm—and why structural racism poses an obstacle for people of color (including other would-be entrepreneurs). She also talks about the night she spent in jail.
David Frum returns for another Zoom discussion about his great new book, Trumpocalypse: Restoring American Democracy.
Shermichael Singleton, political strategist/analyst and op-ed writer, talks with Matt about his days working for Dr. Ben Carson—and why he disagrees with Donald Trump's handling of the George Floyd protests.
Dr. Jonathan D.T. Ward, author of China’s Vision of Victory and internationally recognized expert on US-China strategic competition, talks about the threat posed by China.
Mary C. Curtis, award-winning columnist, writer, speaker, and editor, talks about the killing of George Floyd, and why when white friends don't believe what blacks go through, they're not friends.
James Hohmann, National Political Correspondent for the Washington Post, and author of the "Daily 202" newsletter, talks about Marco Rubio's evolution to "common good" conservatism, the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and how faith informs his work.
Andrew J. Rotherham is a co-founder and partner at Bellwether Education Partners, a national nonprofit organization working to support educational innovation and improve outcomes for underserved students. He also writes at the 74 and Eduwonk.com, and teaches at the University of Virginia. During this conversation, he talks with Matt about how COVID-19 is impacting education. They also discuss Joe Biden's comments about charter schools, and how social distancing has them missing live musical performances.
Brian Rosenwald is a scholar in residence at the Partnership for Effective Public Administration and Leadership Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania and an instructor at Penn. He's also the author of Talk Radio’s America: How an Industry Took Over a Political Party That Took Over the United States. During this podcast discussion, Brian and Matt talk about Donald Trump's criticism of Neil Cavuto, and why Fox News is squeezed by Trump. They also get into conservative talk radio, and whether podcasts will replace it.
Alexandra Carter is a clinical professor of law and director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School. She's also also a trainer for the United Nations and Fortune 500 companies. During this conversation, Alexandra talks with Matt about her new book, Ask For More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything. But don't think this is just a business book about haggling over contracts. As you'll see, this conversation is much, much deeper.
Josh Kraushaar is the political editor for National Journal, and pens the weekly "Against the Grain" column. During this Zoom conversation, he talks with Matt about Donald Trump's re-election chances, whether he will drag Senate Republicans down, and who Joe Biden should pick as his running mate.
New York Times bestselling author Andrew Roberts discusses his new book, Churchill: Walking with Destiny.
Fordham professor Charles Camosy talks about COVID-19 and Nursing Home Abuse. We also get into his book, Resisting Throwaway Culture, and the importance of having a consistent life ethic.
Matt Ridley talks with Matt about his new book, How Innovation Works: And Why It Flourishes in Freedom. He also talks about whether the media's negativity bias is driving coronavirus coverage, the link between Vitamin D and COVID-19, why prizes are better than patents for generating new drugs, and how a prize helped launch Michael Lewis's writing career.
James Gagliano, who worked in the FBI for 25 years, and is a law enforcement analyst for CNN, talks about why he believes Michael Flynn was railroaded by Comey's FBI.
Ramesh Ponnuru, senior editor for National Review magazine, a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a columnist for Bloomberg View, joins our Zoom call. Topics include Trump’s chances in November, Joe Biden’s Tara Reade accusations, whether the GOP can hold the Senate, and what a post-Trump Republican Party might look like. *** Follow Matt Lewis […]
Matthew Cobb, Professor of Zoology at the University of Manchester, discusses his new book The Idea of the Brain, and previews his forthcoming book, Smell.
Avik Roy, President of The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, talks about "A New Strategy for Bringing People Back to Work During COVID-19." Then, Thomas LaDuke, head of FTR Radio, discusses the Michigan protests.
indy Li, supporter of Joe Biden, and a candidate to be a 2020 DNC delegate, talks with Matt about being abused by Bernie Bros, and why Biden should pick Kamala Harris as his running mate.
Bryan Finney, founder and CEO of Democracy Live, Inc., the leading provider of advanced electronic balloting and voter information technologies in the United States, talks about online voting.
If you've ever heard the expression, "Don't drink the Kool-Aid," but didn't get the reference, then this is for you. On this podcast, Daniel J. Flynn talks about his book, Cult City: Jim Jones, Harvey Milk, and 10 Days That Shook San Francisco (Rebroadcast).
GOP strategist Mike Murphy talks about Donald Trump, coronavirus, Biden's veepstakes, and John McCain's legacy.
Daniel W. Drezner, an American professor of international politics at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, talks about his new book, The Toddler in Chief: What Donald Trump Teaches Us about the Modern Presidency.
Bruce Mehlman of Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas returns to discuss his latest infographic slideshow, AFTER COVID: Politics & Policy in the Age of Pandemic.
In 2019, Christopher Esget, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Virginia, and Dr. Jim Baucom, senior pastor of Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church, Virginia, talked with Matt about the importance of Easter. Topics included Easter sermons, the Notre Dame fire, and why Mary Magdalene confused Jesus for a the gardener. (Rebroadcast.)
David Frum, staff writer for the Atlantic and former George W. Bush speechwriter, joins Matt's Zoom call to talk about his new book, 'Trumpocalypse.'
Matt talks with friends of the pod, William Nee, a Business and Human Rights Strategy Advisor/Analyst for Amnesty International, and Mitchell Blatt, a contributor to the National Interest who wrote about coronavirus from China.
With the craziness going on in the world, the desire for competent "wartime" leaders who can unite us, balanced against worries about creeping authoritarianism, I thought it might a good time to rebroadcast my discussion with author and historian Thomas E. Ricks about his book, Churchill and Orwell: The Fight For Freedom. Enjoy!
T.K. Coleman, Director of Entrepreneurial Education at FEE, talks about freedom over coercion, how to nourish our souls during a pandemic, and why we should embrace the ugly parts of our story.
Veteran Congressional reporter Matt Laslo talks about his Playboy profile of Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner, as well as his career freelancing for outlets like VICE, WIRED, NPR, Rolling Stone, and others.
During a recent Zoom call with supporters of the podcast, Arthur Brooks, Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Arthur C. Patterson Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School, talked about how to be happy amid coronavirus and social distancing.
Sarah Longwell, publisher of the Bulwark, talks about whether the coronavirus pandemic will hurt (or help) Donald Trump's re-election chances.
Did you miss our first Zoom chat with historian and author David Pietrusza? Never fear, the audio is here. David and Matt talked about the Spanish flu (which ties in to David's book on 1920). Then, David takes questions from supporters of the Pod. Sign up to support us on Patreon, and get invited to all our Zoom meetings while we are quarantined!
Olga Khazan, staff writer for the Atlantic, talks about her new book, Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World.
As Americans grapple with social distancing, Katie Herzog returns to the podcast to talk about surviving as a shut-in, binge-watching Al Pacino, the death of bars and handshaking, and whether to force her nurse girlfriend to live in a tent out back.
Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg's work on innovation led HR Magazine to recognize him as a “Top 20 International Thinker." On today's podcast, he talks with Matt about his book, What’s Your Problem?
Dr. Thomas Geisbert, a world-renowned Ebola researcher at The University of Texas Medical Branch, talks about coronavirus. In 2014, Geisbert was recognized as a "Person of the Year" by Time magazine. (Disclosure: He's also my first cousin.)
Mark Weinberg, former special advisor and press secretary to President Ronald Reagan, talks about his new book “Movie Nights With The Reagans.” (Rebroadcast.)
Paul Wilson is Chairman and CEO of Wilson Grand Communications in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. During this podcast, Paul and Matt discuss whether political ads still matter, the ethics of Bernie Sanders profiting off of ad placements, and why Kansas Republicans are in danger of losing a U.S. Senate seat.
Steve Kornacki, National Political Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, talks about Joe Biden's amazing turnaround--and why he's poised to win the 2020 Democratic nomination.
On the heels of Joe Biden’s impressive win in South Carolina, and Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s exodus from the campaign, what should we expect on Super Tuesday? Politico Magazine‘s Bill Scher joins Matt to discuss. Follow Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/billscher Check out Bill and Matt’s weekly show, The DMZ: https://bloggingheads.tv/programs/dmz *** Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the […]
Daniel Chirot, the Herbert J. Ellison Professor of Russian and Eurasian Studies at the University of Washington’s Henry M. Jackson School, talks about his new book, You Say You Want a Revolution?: Radical Idealism and Its Tragic Consequences.
Michael R. Strain, Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), talks about his new book, The American Dream Is Not Dead: (But Populism Could Kill It).
Raymond James Healthcare Policy Analyst Chris Meekins, a former deputy assistant secretary at HHS who focused on preparedness and response, talks about how to prepare for dealing with a possible coronavirus pandemic.
As Bernie Sanders praise of Fidel Castro rekindles the debate over communism, I talked to Marion Smith, Executive Director of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC), about how Sanders' rise is linked with American millennials' preference for socialism.
Is Bernie Sanders a lock to win the Democratic nomination? Could he win the General Election against Trump? And, if so, how much should we be worried about his brand of democratic socialism? Bill Scher from Politico Magazine helps us unpack all of this.
On Thursday, Roger Stone was sentenced to 40 months in jail. But long before this latest controversy, Stone appeared on this podcast several times. Today's episode is a rebroadcast of an interview I conducted in June of 2012, after Stone endorsed Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson for president. During this conversation, we talked about Stone's role in Eliot Spitzer’s fall from grace. On a lighter note, Stone discussed why you should never have a navy blue suit dry cleaned (instead, clean with a whisk broom and some cool water). And of course, we discussed Stone's affinity for Richard Nixon.
Comedian Jamie Kilstein returns to the podcast to discuss standup comedy, how to quit copying others and develop an authentic voice, why people who are bad at being kids often turn into cool adults, why you should go see a movie alone, finding purpose, and whether self-promotion makes us bad people.
John Ziegler returns to the podcast to make the case for Dems to coalesce around Amy Klobuchar. He also shares his concerns that Donald Trump would make Pete Buttigieg's sexuality a campaign issue.
Author Tevi Troy talks about his new book, Fight House: Rivalries in the White House from Truman to Trump. Follow Tevi Troy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeviTroy *** Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDC Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattlewis Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis – Who is Matt Lewis? – Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The […]
Journalist and author John Tierney talks about The Power of Bad: How The Negativity Effect Rules Us And How We Can Rule It, a book he co-authored with Roy F. Baumeister.
What is the one movie nominated for the 2020 Oscars you should DEFINITELY see? Fresh off his attending the Sundance Film Festival, I sat down with my friend William Beutler to discuss. If you want to sound smart at the 2020 Oscars Party, this episode is for you!
Steve Young, Pro Football Hall of Famer, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, and an NFL analyst for ESPN, talks about the Super Bowl and his life and career.
Christopher Caldwell discusses his new book, The Age of Entitlement: America Since the Sixties.
Tim Alberta discusses his latest piece for Politico Magazine: "How the Gun Show Became the Trump Show."
Joe Trippi and Bill Scher discuss whether the Iowa caucuses still matter in 2020. Read Bill’s Politico Magazine piece, Iowa Matters Less Than Ever in 2020. Get Joe’s book, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Follow Bill Scher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/billscher Follow Joe Trippi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joetrippi *** Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the […]
Bruce Mehlman of Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas returns to discuss his latest infographic slideshow, Knowns & Unknowns: Hunting Black Swans in the Age of Disruption.
Eric Michael Garcia, assistant editor of the Washington Post's PostEverything, talks about the death of Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, and how Garcia bonded with his father while listening to the band. He also teases his forthcoming book about autism.
Krystal Ball, co-host of Rising on Hill TV and co-author of the forthcoming book: The Populist’s Guide to 2020, talks about the Bernie Sanders vs. Elizabeth Warren Feud, her days co-hostiting MSNBC's The Cycle, and much more!
Historian and author David Pietrusza discusses his book, 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents.
Dick Vitale, college basketball’s top analyst, just celebrated 40 years at ESPN following a successful college and pro coaching career. During this podcast, Dick talks about longevity, how to preserve passion, and overcoming adversity.
Napp Nazworth talks with Matt about his decision to resign as editor of The Christian Post over their editorial decision to embrace Trumpism.
Andy Crouch talks with Matt about his new book The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place—and the 10 commitments every family should make. (Rebroadcast.)
In 2016, Matt interviewed Mitch McConnell, live at the American Enterprise Institute. With impeachment headed to the Senate, hear what the Senate Majority Leader had to say about Donald Trump, Matt Bevin, Ted Cruz, and more!
Mike Reiss, former head writer for The Simpsons, joins Matt to talk about his new book, Springfield Confidential. (Rebroadcast.)
Historian and author David Pietrusza joins Matt to discuss Washington's Christmas crossing of the Delaware, the World War I Christmas truce, and Winston Churchill's Christmas visit to Washington, DC, in 1941.
Lee Drutman, a senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, talks about his new book, Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America .
Daniel Darling talks about his new book, The Characters of Christmas: The Unlikely People Caught Up in the Story of Jesus.
Nick Gillespie, editor at large for Reason, discusses the libertarian take on Donald Trump. He also delves into the return of right-wing puritanism.
Veteran conservative columnist Quin Hillyer talks about how Sen. John Kennedy's politics (and accent) have oscillated wildly. He and Matt also discuss what happened to the conservative movement they grew up with.
Henry Olsen returns to discuss his recent column at the Washington Post on the pushback Marco Rubio for his recent speech on "common-good capitalism."
Friend of the pod, Bruce Mehlman returns to the show to discuss his latest slideshow, De-Global: 10 Trends Defining the World.
A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Biblical Living, shares 10 strategies from his new book, Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey. (Rebroadcast.)
On this episode, Matt is interviewed by Nick Givas (on his new podcast "What Would Givas Do?") about how, sometimes, quitting is the right move. Want to hear Matt tell stories about quitting his job? This pod's for you!
Susan B. Glasser is a staff writer at The New Yorker and a CNN global affairs analyst. During this conversation, she and Matt discuss what we learned from the House impeachment hearings--and whether any of it matters. They also discuss why the witnesses were more heroic and inspiring than the politicians.
The Bulwark's Jim Swift talks with Matt about Young America's Foundation's decision to cut ties with Michelle Malkin.
Historian, biographer, and journalist Richard Brookhiser discusses his new book, Give Me Liberty: A History of America's Exceptional Idea.
Mediaite columnist and Individual 1 podcast host John Ziegler discusses the opening of the televised impeachment hearings.
Rob Neppell, director of technology innovation for crowd emergency disaster response (CEDR), talks about how new technologies and crowdsourcing are being used to save lives.
Republican strategist Stuart Stevens talks with Matt about who Nikki Haley and Lindsey Graham have revealed themselves to be, and how Trump's Republican Party is different from the one he knew with Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. They also discuss George W. Bush's famous first pitch during the 2001 World Series, and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Rutgers University professor Erica Armstrong Dunbar talks about her book, She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman.
Bestselling author Douglas Murray talks about his book, The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity.
It's been four years since I turned in the manuscript for my cult classic book about the serious challenges facing the Republican Party, Too Dumb to Fail. A lot has changed since then, so I thought it might be fun to revisit the book and see what stands the test of time (and what doesn't). During this conversation with Chris Novembrino's "Don't Worry About The Government" podcast, we look back at Too Dumb to Fail to see how relevant it still is today.
Washington Examiner executive editor Philip Klein talks about his new book, Fear Your Future: How the Deck Is Stacked against Millennials and Why Socialism Would Make It Worse.
R Street's Andy Smarick talks about his column about The Post-Trump GOP: The optimistic case for a Trumpism-free conservatism and Republican party.
Is Katie Hill a victim of "revenge porn," or a #MeToo abuser? Or both?? Katie Herzog of The Stranger weighs in. We also discuss Jordan Peterson, Naomi Wolf, Harvey Weinstein, "cancel culture," and more!
GOP strategist Mike Murphy joins the podcast to talk about Republican attacks on Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman, the Marco Rubio vs. Jeb feud, the prospects of impeaching Trump, whether Democrats will blow it, why Republicans think Trump is magic, and more!
Journalist Jessica Pan talks about her book, Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes.
Kathryn Jean Lopez, a senior fellow at the National Review Institute, talks about her book, A Year With the Mystics: Visionary Wisdom for Daily Living.
Nayyera Haq is an American culture and policy commentator who previously worked as Senior Director in the White House, and also served in the State Department as a spokesperson. During this conversation, she discusses how experience (and the times) led her from being the daughter of Reagan Republicans into the Democratic Party.
National Journal's Josh Kraushaar tells Matt that polls and fundraising reports show key GOP senators in political trouble, meaning that Democrats have a 50/50 shot to win back control of the upper chamber.
Justin Roy briefs us about Syria and the Kurds. This is everything you need to know about recent developments--all in one place!
Thomas S. Kidd, distinguished professor of history at Baylor University, talks about his latest book, Who is an Evangelical The History of a Movement in Crisis.
Author and historian David Pietrusza talks about the Chicago Black Sox scandal of 1919.
Jeremy Peters, a New York Times reporter, talks with Matt about becoming a reporter, the conservative movement, the tea party, and Donald Trump. 3:00 minute mark – “Otherness” is working 5:45 – Palin on Steroids 9:00 – Rust belt for Trump 11 – Tea Party abandons fiscal responsibility 18 – The Left has gone Radical […]
Stephen Hayes, formerly the editor-in-chief of Weekly Standard, talks about teaming up with Jonah Goldberg to launch The Dispatch.
Jamie Kilstein returns to the show to talk about cancel culture, comedy, and self-defense.
Former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld talks with Matt about the Trump impeachment scandal, Weld's run for president, and more!
Chuck Klosterman is the bestselling author of eight books of nonfiction and two novels. He also served as the Ethicist for The New York Times Magazine for three years. During this podcast, Chuck and Matt discuss Donald Trump and the impeachment story, cancel culture and whether conservatism is the new "punk rock," the perils of Twitter, and the brilliance of Sylvester Stallone's First Blood.
Tom Lobianco talks about his new book, Piety & Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House.
Mary Eberstadt, a senior fellow at the Faith & Reason Institute, talks about her new book, Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity Politics.
John Ziegler returns to the show to talk about the New York Times' botched story about Brett Kavanaugh. He and Matt also discuss how Malcolm Gladwell's new book blows apart the Penn State scandal.
mer FBI special agent and hostage rescue team operator Greg Shaffer talks about his book, Stay Safe: Security Secrets for Today's Dangerous World.