To understand the partisanship and bitterness of American politics today, you have to consider what happened in 1994. Steve Kornacki, National Political Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, steps back from the Big Board to tell the origin story of the 1994 Republican “revolution,” the midterm election when the GOP took the House majority for the first time in four decades. It was set in motion by Georgia Congressman Newt Gingrich, who — over the course of 15 years — pushed Republicans in a ...
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Beer and Loathing with Steve Kornacki at a New York City bar
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Your weekly rhetorical assault on the on the news cycle, the people who make it, and occasionally ourselves. Kmele Foster (Freethink), Michael Moynihan (Vice), and Matt Welch (Reason) talk and laugh and drink their way to at least quasi-sanity in a world gone mad, often with the aid of clean and articulate guests. Weekly Members Only subscription edition often comes with listener mail and professional-quality (if inappropriate) singing. Analysis. Commentary. Sedition. www.wethefifth.com
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The latest developments on the impeachment of President Donald Trump. What's happening in Washington and why it matters for the nation. Powered by NBC News journalists. Hosted by Steve Kornacki, National Political Correspondent. New episodes Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with bonus episodes for breaking news.
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Saddle up to the bar for spirited horse racing talk while enjoying your drink of choice.
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Conversations with those who care about Canadian landscapes. Vistas & Voices is a podcast dedicated to exploring the diverse and vibrant landscapes of Canada through the eyes of those who cherish and nurture them. I, your host, Tyler Garwood, engage in thoughtful and inspiring conversations with Conservationists, Agriculturists, Educators, Artists, Scientists, and more. Each episode delves into personal stories, exploring the passion, dedication, and experiences of our guests as they work to ...
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Louie and Mike sit down with Steve Kornacki to talk about the current 3 year old class. Louie gives his picks for Traverse Day at Saratoga. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use our code HORSERACING to receive 20% off and FREE shipping!
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Members Only #226 - A Nest of Idiot Vipers
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com * When you think you’re right about everything * Alternate episode title: Candace Owens Discovers a New Fact Every Day—This Time, She Didn’t Blame the Jews * “The incentive for her is to be more mentally ill, because she seems to be doing quite well by losing her mind …
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Parx Track Announcer joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. Her top selections on Parx's big day, her career arc, and her plans post-Derby.
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Pennsylvania Derby 2024 | Matthew DeSantis
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Pennsylvania native Matthew DeSantis joined Louie for a walk through the late card on PA Derby day. Next, Thorpedo Anna, and a muddled 3YO class.
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#471 - Do You Know the Importance of a Skypager?
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Yet again, AI has done a bang-up of summarizing a Fifth Column episode, which mostly covers the insane economic policies of both idiot candidates and why members of Hezbollah are having their balls blown off. But according to the half-sentient supercomputers, the lads discuss how “Melania Trump's new book is a focal point, with humorous commentary …
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com First: Our remote recording software uses AI to create text “soundbites” from every episode episode. They are best ignored. But this week, it came up with this: "Music is crazy." "This is about Indians." "I want to be black." "You must have a white wife." Yes, all of t…
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Matthew DeSantis | Kentucky Derby Prep - Iroquois
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Matthew DeSantis joined Louie on @ESPN680 to discuss the Iroquois and Pocahontas Stakes, the starts of the Roads to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks.
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Louie sits down with Dan Illman of DRF fame to talk about this year's horses and the upcoming Kentucky Derby trail. Louie gives his picks for the Iroquois and Pocahontas this weekend. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use our code HORSERACING for 20% off and FREE shipping!
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Cycling for Nature: Leanna and Timm's Journey Across Canada and Beyond
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On this episode of Vistas & Voices, I speak with Canada’s first female decathalete Leanna Carriere and ecologist Dr. Timm Döbert, the founders of Wings of Survival who have recently finished cycling 7,000 km across Canada in 30 days, overnighting at Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) along the way. The ride across Canada is a preparation ride for their …
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#470 - Good Wars, Bad Candidates, and the Department of Straws and Napkins
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* This tattoo definitely wasn’t a horrible mistake * Matt has dementia * Pim Tool: tool of the FSB? * The $400,000 plagiarist * Brain “interference” vs. election “interference” * Did Trump acknowledge that he lost in 2020? * The childcare word salad * Plastic straw journalistic DISGRACE * Having principals versus having “a position” * Dumb neo-Nazi…
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5th Anniversary | Mike Gandolfo and friends
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Louie and Mike sit down with a cavalcade of celebrities from the show as we wish Mike all the best on his last show! Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use our code HORSERACING to receive 20% off and FREE shipping!
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Members Only #223 - Making Martyrs of Revisionist Rubes
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com * Illness fakers * Medium fakers * Ok, so let’s warm up with some music stuff * Does any band have a perfect four-album run? * “I’ve read a lot of books on WWII!!” * On the Martyr Made controversy * Baby Irvings * The bad guys are the good guys, and they have no agency…
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#469 - Kamala Speaks! Tim's Grammar! Bash Backlash!
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* Kamala finally submits to an interview * A Cascade of Disappointment) * A softball interview * Flip, flop, flibbedy flop * Wasted questions * Just a question of grammar * Code switch that racist wall * Trump in the cemetery * Trump in the bible * Trump impressions * Noel, Liam, Kmele * Matt and Moynihan reveal a secret, racially segregated text t…
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#468 - And now...the Coronation (w/ Alex Thompson)
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It’s the final night of the convention and in the hours before everything kicks off, the lads convened at the Substack loft to chat with Axios’s Alex Thompson, our old pal and arguably the most plugged in political reporter in America. We could offer some conversation bullet points but…just trust us. This is a really good one. Alex dishes on his re…
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#467 - Fear & Loathing in Chi-town (w/ Mike Pesca)
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Moynihan, Welch, and Kmele’s Chicago misadventures continue in this dispatch, recorded just before night three of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Joined by the incomparable Mike Pesca (host of The Gist), your favorite podcast triumvirate dissects the week’s events so far, their implications for the 2024 presidential race, and the future of…
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Charles Town Classic 2024 | Paul Espinosa
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Charles Town Track Announcer Paul Espinosa joined Louie for a preview of the Charles Town Classic card. It'll be run Friday, August 23. MANSCAPED Use our promo code HORSERACING at manscaped.com to receive 20% off your order and free shipping to your home.
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Matthew Desantis | Saratoga, Woodbine
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Louie & Mike sit down with Matthew Desantis from NYRA Bets. Louie gives his picks for Alabama Day at Saratoga and the King's Plate at Woodbine. Sponsored by MANSCAPE. Use the code HORSERACING and receive 20% off and FREE shipping!
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Louie (@RadioLouie) welcome Trainer Bret Calhoun to the KY Racing Spotlight on ESPN Louisville.
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