Best Localist Podcasts (2024)

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Walzing Matilda 43:12

11h ago43:12

43:12

Bradley joins Helen, Spencer, and Jude to talk about the Dem veep pick, Bangladesh, and Olympic women's boxing. Plus, a very special announcement from Bradley. Picks of the week: Bradley: "The Kamalafornia Republic," Sen. Tommy Tuberville Helen: "Can Shapiro Survive Woke Scrutiny?" Jude Russo Jude: "Decoupling from China: Is It Possible?" David Har…

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Kamala-mentum 44:33

1h ago44:33

44:33

Bradley, Helen, Stacey, and Sumantra discuss the new Democratic candidate, the Venezuelan election, and Biden's Supreme Court reforms. Picks of the week: Bradley: "Where Was Biothetics During Covid," Helen Andrews Helen: "Rest in Peace, Lapham," Nic Rowan Sumantra: "Is It Too Late for Diplomacy in Yemen," Jude Russo Stacey: "A Tale of Two Kamalas,"…

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What a Week 49:52

19d ago49:52

49:52

Bradley, Helen, Sumantra, and Mason talk about an eventful week in American politics, from an assassination attempt to a sudden withdrawal from the presidential race. Picks of the week: Bradley: "GOP Scrambles to Face New Opponent," Bradley Devlin Helen: "The Great Immigration Experiment," Theo Wold Mason: "Bring Back Proclamations of Neutrality," …

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NatCon Returns 47:53

1M ago47:53

47:53

Bradley talks to Helen, Spencer, and Sumantra about elections in the UK and France, Biden's odds of making it to November, and the National Conservatism conference in Washington. Picks of the week: Helen: "French Elections Could Have Been Worse," Scott McConnell Spencer: "GOP Can Learn Abortion Lesson from Methodist Infighting," Jim Antle Sumantra:…

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Death in Dagestan 46:27

2M ago46:27

46:27

Bradley joins Helen, Stacey, and Mason to discuss the attacks in Sevastopol and Dagestan, the upcoming parliamentary elections in France, and Julian Assange. Picks of the week: Helen: "North Korea's Russian Turn Is More Bark than Bite," Rob York Bradley: "Byron Donalds, from Crown Heights to Congress," Bradley Devlin Mason: "You Have No Idea How So…

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Rules for Presidential Debates 49:49

2M ago49:49

49:49

Bradley talks to Helen, Spencer, and Stacey about the announced rules for next week's presidential debate, Biden's sweeping new amnesty, and Bob Good's primary race in Virginia, now headed to a recount. Picks of the week: Helen: "The Cipher: Mark Rutte, the Next NATO Secretary-General," Curt Mills Spencer: "Arizonans Must Move Beyond Booming Econom…

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The Year of Elections Hits Europe 56:09

2M ago56:09

56:09

Executive director Curt Mills joins Bradley, Helen, and Sumantra to talk about the European parliamentary elections, Trump's appearance in Nevada, and Iran's presidential race. Picks of the week: Helen: "South Africa Teeters at the Brink," Helen Andrews Curt: "Will the First Amendment Save Assange?" Peter van Buren Sumantra: "The Bomb Is Still with…

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Fauci Stumbles, Sheinbaum Prevails 51:28

2M ago51:28

51:28

Special guest Spencer Neale joins Bradley, Helen, and Mason to talk about what to do next now that Trump has been convicted, whether Mexico's new president is the right woman for the job, and Dr. Fauci's dismal House appearance. Picks of the week: Helen: "Keep Your Stupid Pandas," Nic Rowan Bradley: "Viva Libertad Silicon Valley," Spencer Neale Spe…

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Too Much Endless Shrimp? 52:38

2M ago52:38

52:38

Bradley joins Helen, Jude, and Mason to talk about the Red Lobster bankruptcy, the potential for a color revolution in the country of Georgia, and whether there is really a "neopopulist" bipartisan consensus in Washington. Picks of the week: Helen: "The Winners and Losers of Trump's Libertarian Speech," W. James Antle III Jude: "Why Detroit's Popul…

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Just a Helicopter Crash 55:16

3M ago55:16

55:16

Bradley joins Helen, Jude, and new panelist Mason to discuss the death of Iran's president, the ICC warrants against Israel and Hamas, and the closing days of Trump's Manhattan trial. Picks of the week: Helen: "A Black Economist Goes Right, Left, and Back Again," Helen Andrews Bradley: "Assange Wins Delay," James Bovard Mason: "Mall by Mall, Americ…

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Justice in West Virginia, Surprises in Maryland 1:04:13

3M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Special guest Colton Moor joins Bradley, Helen, and Sumantra to talk about the primaries in West Virginia and Maryland, whether anyone can trust the poll numbers showing Trump favored to win in November, and the cabinet shakeup in Russia. Picks of the week: Sumantra: "Putin's New Defense Minister Could Be His Successor," Helen Andrews Helen: "Not Y…

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The Boxes Hoax Sputters 55:58

3M ago55:58

55:58

Curt joins Bradley, Helen, and Jude to discuss the operation in Rafah, the indefinite postponement of Trump's documents trial, and Speaker Johnson's chances of making it to November. Picks of the week: Helen: "America's Public Transit Nightmare," Harry Scherer Bradley: "Another Trial in New York," Peter Tonguette Jude: "The Hur Memo and the Tragedy…

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Why Trump Won't Pick Burgum 59:12

3M ago59:12

59:12

Bradley, Helen, Sumantra, and Ryan Girdusky discuss the veepstakes, what an ICC prosecution would mean for Netanyahu, and Kosovo becoming the first Muslim-majority country to approve gay marriage. Picks of the week: Bradley: "Is the Navalny Intelligence Leak an Olive Branch to Putin," Helen Andrews Helen: "Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature," Nic Rowa…

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No Victory Lap on Ukraine Funding 51:54

4M ago51:54

51:54

Special guest Ryan Girdusky joins Bradley, Helen, and Jude to talk about the Ukraine package that just passed, Trump's trials, and the Supreme Court's oral arguments on homelessness. Picks of the week: Ryan: "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," Bradley Devlin Bradley: "The Long Road to the Steyn Verdict," Peter Wood Helen: "The Worst Case Scenario for Inter…

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Johnson in Trouble 1:06:23

4M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Executive director Curt Mills joins Bradley, Helen, and Stacey to talk about metaphorical eruptions on Capitol Hill, literal eruptions in the Middle East, and what Trump's lawyers should look for in a jury. Picks of the week: Helen: "How to Tame the Deep State," Theo Wold Bradley: "Would Israel Go Nuclear Against Iran?" Douglas Macgregor Curt: "Wha…

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Can Speaker Johnson Hang On? 46:35

4M ago46:35

46:35

Special guest Ryan Girdusky joins Bradley, Helen, and Sumantra to talk about the looming House showdowns on Ukraine funding and government surveillance, as well as whether getting obscene books out of school libraries is a winning issue for Republicans (oddly, it's not). Picks of the week: Sumantra: "How Putin's Relationship with Islam Works," Hele…

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Turkish Democracy 1:00:06

4M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Bradley leads Jude, Helen, and Stacey in a discussion of the recent elections in Turkey, which seem to spell trouble for Erdoğan, the deteriorating situation in Haiti, and the looming disbarment of John Eastman. Picks of the week: Jude: "Trump 2028," Peter Tonguette Stacey: "The Generations We Piled with Debt Are Here," Lewis Andrews Helen: "AMLO W…

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Trump's Money Problems 1:02:45

5M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Old friend of the podcast Ryan Girdusky returns to join Bradley, Helen, and Jude to discuss whether Trump should be worried about his poor fundraising numbers, the alarming exodus of sitting congressmen from the House, and AMLO's strange sit-down with "60 Minutes." Picks of the week: Helen: "The U.S. Should Let Haitians Decide Their Own Future," Co…

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The Best Coattails 1:00:21

5M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Executive director Curt Mills hosts a roundtable on Trump's good night in the Ohio primaries, a strange meeting with Barack Obama at Number 10 Downing Street, and what's going on in Niger. Picks of the Week: Curt: "Where Is Joe Biden's Devil's Advocate," James W. Carden Sumantra: "Stuck with Putin for the Foreseeable Future," Helen Andrews Helen: "…

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Haitian Barbecue 1:03:11

5M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Bradley, Helen, Sumantra, and special guest Stacey Kaliabakos talk about the Gaza pier, possible intervention in Haiti (let's not), and the question on everyone's mind: Where is Princess Kate? Picks of the Week: Stacey: "Our Terrorist Ally in Syria," Nicholas Kass Helen: "Does Victoria Nuland's Departure Matter?" James W. Carden Bradley: "Exclusive…

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A Very Super Tuesday 58:32

5M ago58:32

58:32

Third season launch! A new and improved TAC Right Now returns with a breakdown of the Super Tuesday primary results. Host Bradley Devlin walks Helen, Jude, and Sumantra through the exit polls, the surprises, and the presidential rematch ahead. Picks of the week: Helen: "DoxyPEP Is a Disaster in Waiting," Theodore Dalrymple Jude: "McConnell, Man of …

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Year End Wrap-up 45:40

8M ago45:40

45:40

Lawfare against Donald Trump was the story of the year, agreed Emile, Sohrab, Micah, and Helen. Plus, each person picked the runner-up for the most important story of 2023. Picks of the year: Helen: "Battle on Bourbon Street," William Wolfe Micah: "A Murder in CHAZ," Jonathan Ireland Sohrab: "Angola Revisited," John Hirschauer Emile: "Made in Farmv…

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The Devil Went Down to Iowa 56:56

8M ago56:56

56:56

Was the Christian veteran right to destroy the Satan Temple display in the Iowa state capitol? Yes, agree Emile, Sohrab, Helen, and Micah. Plus, the U.S. withholds the sale of rifles to Israel and a particularly egregious case highlights the loopholes in surrogacy law that expose children to possible abuse. Picks of the week: Helen: "Giorgia Meloni…

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Proud Day for Harvard 1:00:38

8M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Four people who are definitely not going to be the next president gathered in Alabama for a debate this week. Emile, Helen, Micah, and Bradley Devlin talk about who had a good night (Vivek) and who did not (Haley). Three ladies who, sadly, already are president appeared before Congress to explain what's going on in their universities, and it was ha…

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RIP Henry Kissinger 53:41

8M ago53:41

53:41

Emile, Micah, Helen, and Sohrab bid farewell to Henry Kissinger. Plus, Liz Cheney has a new book out, and Elon Musk's latest controversy has the podcast divided. Picks of the week: Emile: "Vivek the Warmonger?" Bradley Devlin Micah: "Butchers, Brewers, and Bakers," Bradley Devlin Helen: "Cowering in the Amen Corner," Declan Leary Sohrab: "Dream, Ba…

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