Best Eliot Goldberg Podcasts (2024)

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David French Is Wrong (Or Is He?) | Roundtable 1:21:31

4h ago1:21:31

1:21:31

Let's talk about voting. Sarah, Jonah, and Megan McArdle get epistemological breaking down David French's column endorsing Kamala Harris and realize they can't even agree on the the purpose of voting. What kind of Democrat will Kamala Harris run as, anyway? The Agenda: —David French: To Save Conservatism From Itself, I Am Voting for Harris —Jonah: …

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What Should Never Trumpers Do Now? | Interview: Matt Lewis 49:52

1d ago49:52

49:52

Daily Beast columnist Matt Lewis joins Jamie to discuss the shifting dynamics of the 2024 election cycle and why he believes Donald Trump’s “threat to democracy” doesn’t mean he has to vote for Kamala Harris. The Agenda: —Current presidential landscape —What happened to J.D. Vance? —Is Trump actually a threat to democracy? —Will the Never Trump mov…

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Pivoting to the Far Left | Roundtable 1:27:31

4d ago1:27:31

1:27:31

Sarah, Jonah, and Megan McArdle break down the Tim Walz vice presidential pick and discuss the state of conservatism at the local level. Plus: an off-the-rails Not Worth Your Time. Steve, close your ears. The Agenda: —The Tim Walz pick —Are the Harris-Walz vibes better? —“Kamabla” —Is conservatism alive at the state level? —Markets aren’t fun anymo…

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Will Israel Become a Rogue State? | Interview: Nadav Eyal, Einat Wilf, & David French 1:20:04

8d ago1:20:04

1:20:04

Are Israel and Iran rolling towards a regional war? Can Israel still rely on the United States as an ally? Is the war in Gaza over and did Hamas already win? Adaam is joined by senior Yedioth Ahronoth reporter Nadav Eyal, political commentator and author of The War of Return Einat Wilf, and Advisory Opinions special guest (and New York Times column…

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The Weirding Way | Roundtable 1:02:18

14d ago1:02:18

1:02:18

What a difference two weeks make. Jonah, Sarah, Chris Stirewalt, and a beach-bound Megan McArdle discuss whether Kamala Harris’ newly energized and surprisingly disciplined campaign is getting on Trump’s nerves. The agenda: —Kamala basking in the coconut glow —Trump’s onstage interview at the NABJ conference —Gov. Roy Cuppa —Trump’s messy messaging…

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Newt Gingrich: ‘We Must Win’ | Interview 1:04:57

18d ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, author of March to the Majority and host of Newt’s World, joins Jamie to debate foreign policy, Donald Trump, the media, and coup d’états. The Agenda: —The preservation of Israel —Going all in on Ukraine —What Never Trumpers miss about Donald Trump —Who is the “establishment” and who is not? —The assassination at…

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'This Ought to Be Alarming' | Roundtable 1:29:41

21d ago1:29:41

1:29:41

Steve, Jonah, and Michael are joined by TMD editor Mary Trimble to discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress and the subsequent protests. They also analyze Kamala Harris’ response, elite wagon-circling, Donald Trump’s scary unification of the Republican Party, and Joe Biden’s withdrawal. The Agenda: —Bipartisan moments: Iran and October 7 —I…

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TEASER: Biden Drops Out 32:08

25d ago32:08

32:08

This is the first half of our Dispatch Live livestream from last night. If you’d like to watch or listen to the full episode (which we highly recommend!), please become a Dispatch member on https://thedispatch.com/join/ On yet another emergency edition of Dispatch Live, Sarah is joined by Steve, Jonah, and Mike to break down President Joe Biden’s d…

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What Would a Second Trump Term Mean for Foreign Policy? | Interview: Eliot Cohen 40:51

23d ago40:51

40:51

Eliot Cohen, professor emeritus at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, thinks a second Trump term won’t have a dramatic effect on American foreign policy. He joins Jamie to debate this point, the risk of pulling out of NATO and abandoning allies, and whether America is bound to retreat from global affairs. NOTE: This episode was…

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TEASE: Trump Goes Off Script, Because Of Course He Does | Dispatch Live 41:36

28d ago41:36

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* This is the first half of our Dispatch Live livestream from last night. If you'd like to watch or listen to the full episode (which we highly recommend!), please become a Dispatch member on https://thedispatch.com/join/ * It's Dispatch After Hours. Our intrepid reporters stayed up till the wee hours to catch former President Trump's full speech o…

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The Assassination Attempt | Roundtable 1:02:18

1M ago1:02:18

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Sarah, Steve, Jonah, and David French discuss the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump during a Pennsylvania rally over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Dispatch

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What Happened in France | Interview: Bernard-Henri Lévy 44:21

1M ago44:21

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NOTE: This episode was recorded last week July 10, before the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. French public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy joins Jamie on today’s episode to discuss the surprise rise of the far-left in the French elections and its implications for Western foreign policy. Plus: why BHL’s glad he’s not Ameri…

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Biden Presser Leaves Dems in Limbo | Roundtable 1:07:08

1M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Sarah, Steve, and Jonah are joined by Axios’ national political correspondent Alex Thompson to analyze Joe Biden’s performance during Thursday’s press conference and where the president stands within his own party. The Agenda: —Vindication for Robert Hur —Criticizing media coverage of Biden —Vice President Kamala Harris’ electability —Tensions betw…

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'Democrats Should Stop Gaslighting Us' | Interview: Tim Miller 1:08:41

1M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Steve is joined by The Bulwark's Tim Miller to briefly rehash their disagreement from March and discuss the backlash Miller has received since calling for Biden to step down. The Agenda: —Not interested in circling the wagon —The spin isn’t working —The American People Should Demand Better —Trump and Biden are “categorically” different —Biden’s “MA…

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How MAGA Election Conspiracies Threaten Public Servants | Interview: Stephen Richer 43:06

1M ago43:06

43:06

Stephen Richer, the Maricopa County recorder—a public official responsible for recording public documents—joins Jamie to discuss the harassment campaign against him and his thoughts about the 2024 election. The Agenda: —What is a county recorder? —The “lynch” threat —Looking into 2020 fraud claims —Richer’s defamation lawsuit —Did Trump know the 20…

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Dishonest, Partisan, or Just Bad at Their Job? | Roundtable 50:22

1M ago50:22

50:22

In a special Independence Day episode, Sarah, Jonah, and Steve share their Fourth of July traditions and try to figure out how Democrats can get out of this mess. The Agenda: —Calvin Coolidge’s Declaration of Independence speech —Centuries-old cherries found at Mt. Vernon —Why won’t Joe Biden leave the race? —Biden’s statement on the SCOTUS immunit…

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306: Train's Pat Monahan/ Led Zeppelin 46:44

1M ago46:44

46:44

Raised in Erie, PA, Train frontman Pat Monahan was inspired by the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin to pursue his rock n' roll dreams. Without any musical training, Pat learns how to sing, moves to San Fran, forms Train and against all odds goes on to write and record some of the biggest hits of the past 25 years - including "Soul Sister," "Drive By,"…

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Ex-Clinton Aide on Whether Joe Should Go | Interview: Philippe Reines 51:29

2M ago51:29

51:29

Philippe Reines, a Democratic political consultant and former aide to Hillary Clinton, joins Jamie to discuss President Joe Biden’s performance in last week’s debate and where Democrats should go from here. The Agenda: —Comparing Biden and Donald Trump’s health —“Heaviest president since Taft” —Should Biden bow out? —Hillary Clinton 2024? —January …

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David French Is Wrong (Or Is He?) | Roundtable 1:21:31

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What Should Never Trumpers Do Now? | Interview: Matt Lewis 49:52

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Pivoting to the Far Left | Roundtable 1:27:31

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Will Israel Become a Rogue State? | Interview: Nadav Eyal, Einat Wilf, & David French 1:20:04

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The Weirding Way | Roundtable 1:02:18

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Newt Gingrich: ‘We Must Win’ | Interview 1:04:57

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'This Ought to Be Alarming' | Roundtable 1:29:41

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TEASER: Biden Drops Out 32:08

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What Would a Second Trump Term Mean for Foreign Policy? | Interview: Eliot Cohen 40:51

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TEASE: Trump Goes Off Script, Because Of Course He Does | Dispatch Live 41:36

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The Assassination Attempt | Roundtable 1:02:18

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What Happened in France | Interview: Bernard-Henri Lévy 44:21

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Biden Presser Leaves Dems in Limbo | Roundtable 1:07:08

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'Democrats Should Stop Gaslighting Us' | Interview: Tim Miller 1:08:41

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How MAGA Election Conspiracies Threaten Public Servants | Interview: Stephen Richer 43:06

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Dishonest, Partisan, or Just Bad at Their Job? | Roundtable 50:22

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306: Train's Pat Monahan/ Led Zeppelin 46:44

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Ex-Clinton Aide on Whether Joe Should Go | Interview: Philippe Reines 51:29

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