Best Jim Geraghty Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 690: Liar in a Crowded Theater 1:15:15

13h ago1:15:15

1:15:15

Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Dominic discuss the Democrats' attitude toward free speech, Liz Cheney's campaign event for Kamala Harris, and the fallout from Hurricane Helene.By Dominic Pino, Rich Lowry, Noah Rothman, Charles C. W. Cooke

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Corruption in Minnesota; Dockworker Strike; Wisconsin Senate Race 16:52

16h ago16:52

16:52

Greg is still out, so guest host Craig Collins gets to enjoy a rare day of three good martinis with Jim. First, CNN delivers a big, detailed, and damning report about scandals in the Minnesota state government under Tim Walz – who knew we could get hard-hitting mainstream media coverage of someone on the Democratic ticket about a month before the e…

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The Middle East; Dock Worker Strike; RFK Jr. 19:26

1d ago19:26

19:26

Join Jim and new guest host Craig Collins as they chew over the best news in the Middle East in ages, the realization that “Hezbollah and Hamas are paralyzed temporarily and Iran is exposed and unable to defend itself.” Meanwhile, the dockworker strike continues, and the leader of the union continues to sound like a character from HBO’s “The Pengui…

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Episode 689: Walz Cracks Under Pressure 1:12:19

3d ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Editors' Picks: Rich: Dominic's piece "That's Just How We Do Things Here" Jim: Dominic's reporting on the dockworkers' strike MBD: Jay Nordlinger's article "Life in Your Face" Dominic: The Editorial "Iran's Ballistic-Missile Attack Is a Failure of Democratic Appeasement" Light Items: Rich: Kansas City Jim: Rosh Hashanah MBD: The Mets Dominic: NR in…

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The VP Debate: Vance Shines, Walz Is Overmatched, Partisan CBS Moderators 28:17

3d ago28:17

28:17

Join Jim and Greg as they break down Tuesday’s vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. They explain why Vance dominated, why Walz failed to rise to the occasion, and how the CBS moderators stood out for all the wrong reasons. First, they highlight Vance’s stellar performance, delivering strong, organized ans…

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Brilliant Israeli Tactics & Incoming Iranian Missiles, Longshoremen Go on Strike, Vance vs. Walz 19:14

4d ago19:14

19:14

Join Jim and Greg as they marvel at more reported genius from Israeli intelligence and brace for Iranian missile strikes in retaliation. They also slam the outrageous demands of the striking longshoreman's union and preview tonight's vice presidential debate. First, they discuss reports that Iran’s secret service formed a unit to target Mossad agen…

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Heads Roll at Hezbollah, Biden’s Border Brings Brutal Criminals, RFK Jr.'s Ballot Wars 23:32

5d ago23:32

23:32

Join Jim and Greg as they dive into Israel’s swift elimination of Hezbollah’s leadership, the alarming number of convicted criminals allowed into the U.S., and the calculated ballot strategies of both RFK Jr. and left-leaning judges. First, they celebrate Israel’s rapid dismantling of Hezbollah’s command, including the killing of Secretary-General …

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Episode 688: Gotham Pity 1:09:51

8d ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Phil discuss the indict of Eric Adams, Kamala Harris's interview with Stephanie Ruhle, and President Zelensky's appearance at a partisan event.By Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Philip Klein

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Milei Speaks Truth to the UN, Our Reckless Sanctuary Cities, Leftist Prints Iran-Hacked Trump Docs 25:24

8d ago25:24

25:24

Join Jim and Greg as they wrap up the week by analyzing Argentinian President Javier Milei’s powerful speech at the United Nations, the dangers of sanctuary cities, and a leftist writer who published hacked Trump campaign materials provided by Iran. First, they praise President Milei for condemning the socialist agenda at the United Nations, callin…

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Kamala's Confusing MSNBC Interview, NYC Mayor Adams Indicted, Biden Gaslights on 2024 Decision 28:58

9d ago28:58

28:58

Join Jim and Greg as they assess Kamala's weak performance on MSNBC, New York City Mayor Eric Adams getting indicted in a federal foreign bribery case, and President Biden trying to gaslight America and the world about why he's not still running for president. First, they get a kick out of Kamala Harris struggling mightily to answer very basic ques…

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Kamala Wants to Kill the Filibuster on Abortion, Harris Keeps Hedging, Kamala Rewards Ruhle 21:53

10d ago21:53

21:53

Join Jim and Greg as they serve up all bad and crazy martinis. Today, they discuss Kamala Harris wanting to kill the Senate filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade, her ongoing refusal to confirm whether she still holds the same positions on several controversial issues, and MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle landing an interview with Harris just days after publicly…

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Episode 687: Israel Slams Hezbollah 1:01:58

11d ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Editors’ Pick: Rich: Jack Butler's magazine piece "The Big Sky Senate Brawl" Charlie: Noah’s post “Progressives Don’t Get What They Want Because They’re Not Honest about What They Want” Jim: Jeff’s new newsletter “The Polls Are Starting to Suggest It’s 2016 All Over Again Noah: Jim’s Jolt “Hopes of a Democratic Senate Majority Next Year Are Hanging…

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Improving GOP Senate Outlook, Walz's COVID Catastrophe, Schumer Derelict on Spending 19:55

11d ago19:55

19:55

Join Jim and Greg as they look at how the GOP's odds for a U.S. Senate majority seem to be improving, how Tim Walz was a massive failure on COVID deaths in nursing homes and much more, and how Chuck Schumer utterly failed to do his most important job - but will still emerge as a winner. First, they welcome a new Scott Rasmussen poll (different than…

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Biden's Middle East Bungling, Why Kamala Wants Another Debate, Walz Won't Mind His Business 27:51

13d ago27:51

27:51

Join Jim and Greg as they take on three big martinis, as they discuss the escalating war between Israel and Hezbollah and how Biden botched the Israel-Hamas talks, why Kamala Harris is so eager to have another debate with Donald Trump, how Tim Walz wants to be in your face about politics, and much more. First, they document the latest developments …

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Kamala's Clueless Economics, GOP's Carolina Crisis, Harris Free from Biden Blame? 29:00

16d ago29:00

29:00

Join Jim and Greg as they discuss just how clueless Kamala Harris is on policy, the revolting allegations against North Carolina GOP gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson, and Doug Emhoff saying Harris shouldn't get any blame for Biden's presidency. First, they shake their heads as Vice President Harris incoherently rambles her way through a town hal…

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Episode 686: Hitting Hezbollah Where It Hurts 1:06:04

15d ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Also Charlie and Luther’s magazine piece Charlie: Dominic’s magazine piece “The Coming Budget Blowout” MBD: Rothman piece “When Will Republicans Tire of Touching the Hot Stovetop?" Dominic: Charlie and Luther’s magazine piece "Charlie and Luther’s Most Excellent Whizzbang American Roller-Coaster Adventure" Light Items: Rich: C…

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Trump & the Teamsters, Iran Envoy's Clearance Chaos, Pelosi Says Kamala Won Open Primary 24:42

17d ago24:42

24:42

Join Jim and Greg as they react to Donald Trump dominating the vote among Teamsters Union members but the union refusing to offer any endorsement, the State Department stripping Iran envoy Robert Malley of his security clearance but never bothering to enforce it, and Nancy Pelosi insisting Kamala Harris won an open primary to become the Democrats' …

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DeSantis Defends Trump Probe, Cringeworthy Questioning of Kamala, Secret Service & Trump's Golf 22:16

18d ago22:16

22:16

Join Jim and Greg as they applaud Gov. Ron DeSantis for his deeper explanation for why Florida definitely needs to be conducting its own investigation into this past weekend's attempted assassination of Donald Trump. They also discuss the pathetic question aimed at Kamala Harris in a rare interview opportunity and the weak argument that Donald Trum…

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Paging Hezbollah, Hillary Demands More Anti-Trump Media, Are Teamsters Two-Timing Trump? 19:26

19d ago19:26

19:26

Join Jim and Greg as they discuss many Hezbollah figures being injured by exploding pagers, Hillary Clinton demanding a more negative media "narrative" about Donald Trump, and the Teamsters Union on the brink of an endorsement. First, they marvel once again at the ingenuity of (probably) Israeli operatives getting explosives into pagers, the pagers…

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Episode 685: More Security, Please 1:17:05

18d ago1:17:05

1:17:05

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Jeff’s post “Kamala Harris Spits Up Word Salad All Over Her Lapels” Charlie: Jeff’s post “Everybody Is Terrified of Where This Is Headed and Nobody Will Say It” Jim: Noah’s post “The Violence Is Not Symmetrical” Noah: Charlie’s piece “WWhat Are the Rules?” Light Items: Rich: Lake Placid Charlie: His parents’ new kitten Jim: Th…

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Trump Targeted for Assassination...Again 20:52

20d ago20:52

20:52

Join Jim and Greg as they dissect an assassination attempt against Donald Trump for the second time this summer. Today, they walk through the disturbing details of what happened in Florida on Sunday, the callous reaction in the media and beyond, and some of the bright spots that we can also see. First, they walk through a lot of the facts in this c…

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Single-Family Fiction, Trump Rejects Future Debate, 'Appalling' Secret Service Review 24:26

23d ago24:26

24:26

Join Jim and Greg as they close the week with an important correction from Thursday's edition, strong thoughts on Trump's rejection of another debate and the questionable characters in his inner circle, and startling indications that the performance of the Secret Service on the day of the Trump assassination attempt was even worse than we thought. …

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Episode 684: Dogs and Cats and Geese Better Scurry 59:59

23d ago59:59

59:59

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dan's piece "A Second Trump Term Is Unlikely to Be Good" Charlie: Phil’s post "Media Are Misleadingly Citing Wharton Budget Estimates to Underplay Deficit Impact of Kamala Harris’s Proposals" Phil: Dom’s post "The Full Context of Vance’s 2020 Election Comments Makes Them Even Crazier" Light Items: Rich: Travel woes Charlie: Ap…

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Kirby Disrespects Veterans, Blaming the GOP for California's Woes, No Single-Family Homes? 26:04

24d ago26:04

26:04

Join Jim and Greg for a quick and fun discussion of getting spam emails from the DNC. Then they tackle National Security Council spokesman John Kirby disrespecting veterans critical of Biden, an LA Times columnist blaming Republicans for California's litany of problems, and politicians in Maryland considering an end to single-family homes. After so…

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The Debate: Kamala's Lying & Baiting, Trump's Distracted Rambling, Moderators' Bias 32:59

25d ago32:59

32:59

Join Jim and Greg as they dissect Tuesday night's presidential debate and how everyone on that stage was underwhelming in their performances - from Kamala Harris dodging or lying on the hard questions to Donald Trump missing opportunities and getting easily distracted to the moderators playing favorites. They also update yesterday's Taylor Swift st…

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Episode 683: A Prime-Time Letdown 1:03:31

25d ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dom’s post "The Full Context of Vance’s 2020 Election Comments Makes Them Even Crazier" Jim: Rich’s piece "When Joe Biden Kneecapped His Presidency" and NR's editorial "The Afghanistan-Withdrawal Disaster, Revisited" MBD: Luther's post "Paul Harrell, R.I.P." Noah: Haley’s post “God (Trump) Save the Cats” Light Items: Rich: Rea…

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A Winsome Campaign Kickoff, Previewing the Trump-Harris Debate, Lefties Mad at Taylor Swift 27:43

26d ago27:43

27:43

Join Jim and Greg as they get you ready for tonight's presidential debate, discuss how the 2025 Virginia governor's race is already shaping up, and sigh as activists on the left are getting frustrated that pop star Taylor Swift has not yet endorsed Kamala Harris. First, they highlight Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears officially kicking off her run f…

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Three Martinis with Robert Davi: His Role in 'Reagan,' Conservatives in Hollywood, 'Die Hard' 36:18

27d ago36:18

36:18

Jim and Greg welcome acclaimed actor, director, and singer Robert Davi to sip three martinis. Today, they discuss Davi's role in the new biopic of Ronald Reagan, what it's like for him as a conservative in Hollywood, and his unforgettable performance as Special Agent Johnson in "Die Hard." First, they discuss how Davi got involved in the Reagan mov…

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Episode 682: Wait, Who’s the Villain? 1:04:45

1M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Editors’ Picks: Rich: Jeff Blehar’s post "Russia’s Pathetic Propaganda Pawns" Charlie: Andy’s work MBD: Andy’s piece “No One Is Buying Hunter Biden’s Claim of Innocence” Dominic: Noah Rothman's piece “America Is Losing” Light Items: Rich: Driverless cars in LA Charlie: The NFL MBD: Emmaus Academic Dominic: Manhunt Sponsors: CEI Law & Liberty This p…

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Hunter Biden Pleads Guilty, Charging School Shooters' Parents, GOP Senate Outlook 30:18

1M ago30:18

30:18

Join Jim and Greg for three complicated martinis to close out the week. They discuss Hunter Biden deciding to plead guilty to federal tax charges, whether parents of school shooters ought to face criminal charges, and the forecast for this years U.S. Senate elections. First, they focus on Hunter Biden abandoning his plan to go to trial and a subseq…

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The Debate is On, Russia & the Influencers, Kamala's Continuous 'No Comment' 28:46

1M ago28:46

28:46

Join Jim and Greg as they discuss Kamala Harris finally agreeing to debate Donald Trump next week, the DOJ's indictment of Russians accused of paying online influencers in the U.S., and how Harris is refusing to take positions on key issues. First, they're glad that next week's debate will go forward as scheduled after a lot of efforts to rework th…

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China Infiltrates NY Government, Tucker Platforms WWII Lunacy, Reviewing 'Reagan' 29:09

1M ago29:09

29:09

Join Jim and Greg as they assess a high-ranking former New York government official getting charged with spying for China, Tucker Carlson platforming an "historian" pushing insane ideas about World War II, and the 'Reagan' movie. First, they shake their heads as the former Deputy Chief of Staff to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is charged with spying o…

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