The Ricochet Podcast

Trudeau Trucks Canada

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 17:03:45 -0000

We got a convoy and are headed North this week. First we meet the man who plans to restore sanity to James's home state, Kendall Qualls. He hopes to combat the juvenile delinquents trapped in grown-up bodies who've been running the Gopher State into the ground. Then we head beyond the border to chat with Ezra Levant of Rebel News, who gives us the 411 on the Canadian truckers who've got Justin Trudeau shaking in his bossy boots.

The hosts also talk science™ and wonder why she keeps changing her mind; Stacy Abrams revealing photo-op; and, of course, some Super Bowl picks!

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Big Sky Country

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 23:23:15 -0000

With Peter up in the air, we needed a guest to lift our grounding in the Metaverse. Enter Walter Kirn: novelist, memoirist, Substacker and Tweeter extraordinaire and now a resident of Montana. Walter gives his take on never-ending mask madness, flying the coastal coop, and his upcoming book: There’s a Bear in the House! The man hold no punches at a time when a red-pill a day keeps the kooky bores away.

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A Healthy Debate

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 21:00:00 -0000

Another week of interchangeable hosts as Law Talk co-host John Yoo sits in for Rob Long and Ricochet Editor-In-Chief Jon Gabriel subs for the ailing Peter Robinson. Nonetheless, it's full show with Avik Roy on the Republican's take on affordable health care and National Review's Andrew McCarthy on FISA courts, wiretapping, and those pesky Russians. Also, what makes a truly great Philly cheese steak? Our wiz on topic, Professor Yoo, spreads it on thick.

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Recuse Me

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 19:10:30 -0000

Another busy week with plenty to talk about so we've enlisted one of the best talkers we know to sit in the Rob Long Chair® for this week's show: Commentary Magazine Editor (and GLoP podcast co-host) John Podhoretz. Our guest is Nicholas Eberstadt, who piece "Our Miserable 21st Century" in the latest issue of Commentary is a must read. Also, a critique of Trump's first State of The Union address from two former White House speechwriters, John opines about the latest rash of anti-Semitic incidents, and was La La Land robbed? A Ricochet Podcast investigation.

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Mushy and Wifty

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:18:00 -0000

This week, we mix up the line-up with Conservatarian guest hosts Jon Gabriel and Stephen Miller. They're joined by author Tom Nichols (his new book The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters is a must read) and our old pal James Delingpole who lets loose about Milo and CPAC in the way only he can. Also, weird goings on in North Korea and next stop, Trappist-1.

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Meet The Press

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:14:36 -0000

This week, our pal and former colleague Mollie Hemingway sits in and fortuitously, there's a ton of media stories to discuss, starting with the President's epic press conference. Later, NewsMax CEO and Presidential BFF Chris Ruddy joins to give us his insider POV of the machinations of White House staff. Then another old colleague, author and musician James Poulos stops by to discuss why he's intent on making de Tocqueville great again with his new book The Art of Being Free: How Alexis de Tocqueville Can Save Us from Ourselves. Also, some thoughts on the Deep State, a phrase that has suddenly come back into the zeitgeist.

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En Fuego

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:43:00 -0000

The hard part about producing a podcast these days is finding topics to discuss. In the era of Trump, not much happens. Well, we struggle to carry on with our guests John Yoo on the trials and tribulations of Trump's executive order and Judge Gorsuch, and El Rush Bro himself, David Limbaugh on the President's first two weeks (wait --- it's only been two weeks?) Also, Elizabeth Warren gets sent to her room and a hearty Ricochet Podcast Mazel Tov to Ricochet members Mustangman1967 and Vicryl Contessa on the occasion of their engagement. We wish them a smart and civil marriage with little or no need for moderators.

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The Party Line

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 19:05:07 -0000

When we want measured, calm commentary on the current political climate on the right, we always turn to the weirdest Democrat we know -- our old pal Mickey Kaus. He helps us navigate Trump's phone calls, the mysterious Steve Bannon, the wall, and assorted other unique aspects of the first weeks of the Trump administration. Then, Hoover's Adam J. White joins to help us analyze Neil Gorsuch, Trump's SCOTUS nominee. Finally, a few thoughts on 1934-ism and yes, Super Bowl picks!

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Wall To Wall

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 21:29:48 -0000

We're down two mean this week (Rob Long is still making TV great again and Peter Robinson is on sick leave), but the show must go on with our extremely capable guests hosts Larry Kudlow and Jon Gabriel. We talk media freakout, trade wars, walls, and with our guest Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent James Rosen, covering the Trump Administration, Tweeting Presidents, and his fantastic book, A Torch Kept Lit by William F. Buckley, Jr. Also, we remember Mary Tyler Moore and Mike Connors.

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Inauguration Day

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 21:35:46 -0000

To mark this historical day, we've assembled a panel that we think reflects all sides of the new Trump administration -- a mashup of the Ricochet Podcast and Need To Know with Charen and Nordlinger with a dash of Victor Davis Hanson thrown in for flavoring. It's a bracing conversation that really gets into the weeds on the election and what may lie ahead.

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Get Out Your Dossiers

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 19:44:51 -0000

Light news week, not much to talk about. Let's see, we've got Troy Senik sitting in for Rob Long. We've got The Washington Examiner's Byron York guiding guys through the confirmation hearings, Trump's battles with the media. We've got some marriage advice for Ricochet member @Josh. And we've got Lileks on sentient machines and Apple's descent into irrelevancy. Ho hum.

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Repeal and Replace

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:53:55 -0000

First show of 2017, people. This week, we've got Powerline's Steve hayward sitting in for the TV-making Rob Long, we've got Russians hacking, we've got Republicans repealing, we've got Lileks segueing, and we've got Avik Roy ACA-plaining. Really, what more could you want? OPhm, right -- yep, we've got some Ricochet Member Feed posts too, and a little tribute to Carrie and Debbie. Thanks for everything, ladies.

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Music from this week’s podcast: Good Morning by Debbie Reynolds, Gene Kelly, and Donald O'Connor

The ALL NEW opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks.

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That Time They Sang

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 19:40:17 -0000

Yep, it's our last show of 2016, and we go out with a tune -- several of them, actually. Our guest is our good friend Pat Sajak, and along with the returning @RobLong, we end the year with a look back at the big stories (yes, there were a few), and some of our favorite Christmas tunes. What are yours? Tell us in the comments.

Thanks for listening to us this year -- it was our biggest year ever in terms of downloads. We very much appreciate it and look forward to serenading your ears in 2017.

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Stop Whining

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:51:14 -0000

This week, the cavalcade of guests hosts continues as we welcome our good pal David Limbaugh to the Long seat on the podcast. We talk Trump's evolving cabinet, yesterday's meeting with the tech-llegensia, and some insights into where Trump may lead the country on his first 100 days. Then, The Federalist's (and his indispensable daily news letter, The Transom) Ben Domenech stops by to discuss the view of the incoming administration in DC, Democrat's incessant whining about the Russian hacking, and some thoughts (but no spoilers) on Rogue One. Also, a preview of David's new book, and the the podcasters pick their favorite Christmas toys (thanks Ricochet member Chris Bogdon). Makes us want to tear up...

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People of The Year

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 03:12:00 -0000

This week, our good pal and fellow podcaster Andrew Klavan sits in for the making TV great again Rob Long (you should buy and read Andrew's book The Great Good Thing: A Secular Jew Comes to Faith in Christ). First up, Trump's cabinet is becoming sentient and we have plenty to say about that. And, a few words about the Left's FREAKOUT every time Trump Tweets. Then, the great and crushingly urbane John O'Sullivan joins to discuss Europe's reaction to Trumpism and what the future holds for the continent. His piece Europe Agonistes in this month's National Review is a must read. And we wind up with a tribute to John Glenn, of the the greatest Americans who ever lived. Godspeed, sir.

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Cuba Libre

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 21:05:00 -0000

We're in that post-Thanksgiving tryptophan induced, pre-Trump inaugural lull, folks. But that doesn't mean we don't bring the very best in digital talk. No sloughing off for us. We've got Trump inner circle denizen (and Ricochet Podcaster) Larry Kudlow sitting in for the making TV great again Rob Long. With Larry, we get the skinny on all the recent cabinet appointments and some insight into how the Trump administration may operate. Then, a close up look at Cuba with our guest Carlos Eire (his book Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boyis a must read). Then, TV's Rob Long actually does stop by to eat a little crow, talk some TV biz, and mix it up in general. ¡Viva Podcast!

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Giving Thanks

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 20:30:32 -0000

Thanksgiving is here once again, and the full crew is home for the holidays. James, Rob, and Peter discuss the recent cabinet appointments (including Peter's first person experiences with Jim Mattis), the media freakout, some refections on wrong predictions, few stories from the recent NR cruise, what it's like to run a big time network TV show, ac couple of posts from the Member Feed, and finally, some thoughts on what we're thankful for. Have a great Thanksgiving, everyone!

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Rock The Boat

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:01:59 -0000

Some podcasts talk about conditions in Mexico post-election, but the Ricochet Podcast actually goes there to get some boots-on-the-ground reporting in. Well, sort of. Actually, this show was taped on a boat docked in Cozumel, Mexico and frankly, the subject hardly even comes up. But that's OK, because James Lileks flying solo without Peter and Rob welcomes guests Deroy Murdock and National Review publisher and cruise boss Jack Fowler.

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The First 100 Days

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 21:25:32 -0000

Yeah, yeah, there was an election earlier this week, but we're all past that now. What will the fist 100 days of the Trump administration look like? For that we (along with guest host Mona Charen) turn to the great Larry Kudlow, who has been a Trump supporter and advisor since the beginning of the campaign. Who will be, who will be out, what policies will be advocated, we cover it all. Also, some thoughts about the campaign and how we all move forward from #NeverTrump.

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The First 100 Days

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 20:37:30 -0000

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Closing Arguments

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 18:13:53 -0000

We've reached the end of the road folks -- this is it-- our last Ricochet Podcast before the election for the 45th President of the United States. Rob Long couldn't join us us today, something else came up. But in his stead, Peter and James carry on with two of our favorite guests: El Rush Bro himself -- the great David Limbaugh, and Ricochet alumnus (and equally great) Mollie Hemingway. David makes the case for the Republican nominee, while Mollie discusses the schizophrenic media coverage of the race. Also, fair and balanced podcasts, courtesy of Ricochet Member Curt North (featuring a rare cameo from the mysterious Blue Yeti himself) and James and Peter make their predictions for next Tuesday. Thanks to all for your loyalty to this podcast, this site, and our advertisers through this entire campaign season. It's very much appreciated. See you on the other side, folks.

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Unconditional Amnesty

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 20:05:00 -0000

With the election less than two weeks away, it's time to start thinking about what a post election party might look like. For that, we call on The Atlantic's David Frum to help us sort it all out. Also, we debate why the seemingly endless Wikileaks email stories don't get more traction in the media, a selection of posts from Ricochet's Member Feed, and that now infamous Megan Kelly-Newt Gingrich confrontation. Just two more weeks...

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For and Against

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:55:08 -0000

With the election just about upon us, (hooray!) we strive to bring both points of view to the candidate. Representing the #NeverTrump position we’ve got Wisconsin talk radio show host Charlie Sykes, who takes us through his reasons for opposing Trump. On the other side, it’s Victor Davis Hanson, who makes his case with his usual clarity and logic. Fair and balanced, that’s what we are. Also, the Al Smith dinner, the impact of Wikileaks, and a recap of last week’s meet up in Manhattan. Personal to Mr. Charles Berry of St. Louis, MO: a hearty and happy 90th birthday, sir, and thanks for all the great tunes. Many more of both, please.

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Shelter From The Storm

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:21:12 -0000

Folks, we're getting to the final act of the election and there's no one better qualified to help us parse it than the Weekly Standard's Andrew Ferguson. We talk Hillary, we talk Trump and his bizarre relationship with Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, the Beatles, and of course, the Nobelist himself, Bob Dylan. Also, where might we be headed from here (and by "we" we mean Ricochet)? @FatherB. asks the question in his post "In which I disparage this website and its founders" on the member feed and as promised, gets it answered on the podcast.

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RIP WASPS

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 20:00:40 -0000

Are minorities leaving the G.O.P. or are are white voters in general just going the way of the Dodo bird? That's the question we ponder (Rob Long ponders it at a chi chi bar in Manhattan as you'll hear). The we chat about the debate with Ramesh Ponnuru and about Tim Kaine's weird position on abortion rights. Later, the Campaign Spot newsletter (and host of the Three Martini Lunch podcast) Jim Geraghty joins to discuss the N.F.L.'s sinking ratings and whether they have to do with the injection of politics into the game. Also, the state of the Presidential race, the fight for Congress, and courtesy of Ricochet member RushBabe49, our podcasters reveal their happiest memory. Spoiler alert: one isn't very happy.

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The Fire Fighters

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 19:57:16 -0000

This week, we get wonky, wistful, and weepy (but not because Ricochet Editor In Chief Jon Gabriel is sitting in for Peter Robinson). We get our wonk on with Washington Free Beacon Editor In Chief Matt Continetti, who gives us the elite media POV on the race, as well as a sobering look (here's the weepy part, at least for @jameslileks) at Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. Spoiler alert: don't ever meet your heroes, folks. Later, we're joined by the great Byron York, who details what it's like covering a candidate whose primary method of communication is late night Tweeting. Case in point:

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/781926033159249920

It's a kooky, crazy world, ain't it?

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They Call Me Big Mama by Big Mama Thornton

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Cool it, EJHill.

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The Debate Coaches

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 19:42:07 -0000

When we want a voice of sanity and reason to help us distill the election and the world at large, we turn to our good friend Mitch Daniels, the current President of Purdue University and the former Governor of Indiana (and in our alternate universe, the President of the United States). He schools us on Gary Johnson, our addiction to debt, and political correctness on campus. Then, our fellow podcaster Andrew Klavan joins to chat about his new book The Great Good Thing: A Secular Jew Comes to Faith in Chris. Also, what would you tell Donald Trump if you were his debate coach? We give our thoughts on the show, but tell us yours on Ricochet!

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Ep. 320: Contagious

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 19:28:06 -0000

Another week, another show in which gab and you listen. This week, our guests are two world class gabbers: The Hoover Institution's Bill Whalen stops by to discuss the state of the race, and some predictions for the next 55 days. Then, author and Ricochet Podcast Super Fan Tevi Troy Skypes in to chat about his new book Shall We Wake the President?: Two Centuries of Disaster Management from the Oval Office. Also, Doc Jay's Do NeverTrumpers Lose Their Right to Whine?, the tightening polls, and why presidents must love Spock. Highly logical. Public service announcement: if you’re not a member of Ricochet and enjoy this podcast, be one of the 1,500 and join today. Music from this week’s podcast: Sick of Myself by Matthew Sweet The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! And leave a comment too! Turn your head and cough, EJHill.

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Ep. 319: A Little Bit O’ Sowell

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 17:44:06 -0000

This week, we're lucky to be joined by the great Dr. Thomas Sowell, (buy his newly revised classic book Wealth, Poverty and Politics: An International Perspective). The good doctor schools us on economics, school choice, and a particularly vivid metaphor for the current election cycle. Spoiler alert: those who fear flying may want to have their thumb on the 30 second skip button for that part of the interview. Also, Hillary's coughing, Trump ♥ Putin, and it's a certain TV show's 50th anniversary that a certain podcast host has some opinions on. Public service announcement: if you’re not a member of Ricochet and enjoy this podcast, be one of the 1,500 and join today. Music from this week’s podcast: A Little Bit O' Soul by The Music Explosion The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! And leave a comment too! It takes real soul to Photoshop Sowell, EJHill.

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Ep. 318: Trump to Mexico

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 23:49:51 -0000

Let it never be said that this show does not go out of its way to present all points of view on the issues. This week, not one, but two guests from the pro-Trump side of the aisle. First up, Heather Higgins, whose post My Money Is on a Trump Victory has been quoted far and wide. Will she be able to convince the non-Trump supporting podcasters on this show to support the Republican nominee for President? You'll have to tune in to find out. Then, The Center for Immigration Studies' Mark Krikorian joins to discuss the upcoming NFL season. No, of course not. He's here to discuss immigration, Trump, Mexico, and that darn wall and who will pay for it. ¡Ay Caramba! Public service announcement: if you’re not a member of Ricochet and enjoy this podcast, be one of the 1,500 and join today. Music from this week’s podcast: The Impossible Dream by Richard Kiley, Original Broadway recording, Man of La Mancha The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! And leave a comment too! We'll have what he's having, EJHill.

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Ep. 317: The Impossible Dream

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 19:05:20 -0000

This week, another fair and balanced podcast we bring you quixotic Presidential candidate Evan McMullin. His campaign is a long shot, but his qualifications and demeanor are beyond reproach. Later, the WSJ's Bill McGurn joins the show. Among the members of the WSJ Opinion Page, Bill is the only pro-Trump columnist and he makes the case for his candidate in his typical straight down the middle of road style. Also, Ann Coulter finds herself in a touch spot, the University of Chicago mans up, and a Ricochet member contributes the new member pitch. We podcast, you decide. Public service announcement: if you’re not a member of Ricochet and enjoy this podcast, be one of the 1,500 and join today. Music from this week’s podcast: The Impossible Dream by Richard Kiley, Original Broadway recording, Man of La Mancha The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! And leave a comment too! You're our Sancho Panza, EJHill.

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Ep. 316: Law and Order

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:03:56 -0000

This week, author and Manhattan Institute fellow Heather Mac Donald joins the show to discuss her important new book, The War on Cops: How the New Attack on Law and Order Makes Everyone Less Safe. Also, Paul Manafort exits, auto promotion and Ricochet's editorial voice (or lack of one), and Bye-bye! to John McLaughlin, who's long running show, The McLaughlin Group is a distant relative of this very podcast. Public service announcement: if you’re not a member of Ricochet and enjoy this podcast, be one of the 1500 and JOIN TODAY. Music from this week’s podcast: What It Means by Drive-By-Truckers The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! And leave a comment too! You're a riot, EJHill.

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Ep. 315: The Doctor Is In

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 19:12:28 -0000

This week, Hillsdale President Dr. Larry Arnn stops by to make the intellectual and academic argument for Donald Trump (h/t to Ricochet member @rushbabe49 for her post This Might Change some Minds on the Election). Can the good doctor sway @roblong, the resident #NeverTrump representative on this podcast, into voting for the Republican nominee? The answer lies within. Public service announcement: if you not a member of Ricochet and enjoy this podcast, be one of the 1500 and JOIN TODAY. Music from this week’s podcast: Bad Case of Loving You by Robert Palmer The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! And leave a comment too! If this podcast last for more than 4 hours, see a doctor, EJHill.

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Ep. 314: Question Time: Summer Edition

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:05:20 -0000

A few times a year, we banish the guests and open the floor you, our cherished members. And you didn't let us down -- dozens of great questions were submitted. Thanks for participating. We'll do this again after the election. P.S. If you're not a member, you're really missing out. Do the right thing for yourself, your country, and for us and JOIN TODAY. Music from this week’s podcast: What Have I Done To Deserve This? by Pet Shop Boys with Dusty Springfield The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! You're a shell of your former self, EJHill.

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Ep. 313: RIP GOP?

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:52:24 -0000

We open with some thoughts on the just concluded Democratic convention, and then segue into our guest, Avik Roy. His interview with Vox has been discussed extensively on Ricochet, and we give him the full court Ricochet Podcast press. Is the GOP on life support as Avik suggests and can be saved? Or, is everything just fine, and the party should stay the course? We delve into all of that with Roy in a very provocative (but civil!) conversation. Also, some thoughts on auto-promotion and the new version of Ricochet. If you're reading this and you're not a member -- what are you waiting for? Join NOW. We need you! Music from this week’s podcast: You Can't Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! All signs point to EJHill.

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Ep. 312: The Republican Standard Bearer

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 19:47:17 -0000

The moment we've been preparing for all year finally arrived this week: Donald J. Trump is the Republican Party's nominee for President of The United States. With the help of the Washington Post's ace political reporter Bob Costa, we break down the whole week, from the family member speeches, Ted Cruz's speech, Trump's own speech (and Peter Robinson's brush with the Trump campaign), as well as some thoughts on the changes going on this week at Fox News. We are your voice. Music from this week’s podcast: Imperial Death March (Vader theme) by John Williams and the London Philharmonic Orchestra The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Cleveland's own, EJHill.

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Ep. 311: Chasing Pokémons

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 01:25:55 -0000

This week, Lileks is on vacation so we asked our good friend Larry Kudlow to sit in his chair as we welcome the Manhattan Institute's and WSH columnist Jason Riley to the show to discuss the events of the last week. Yes, we also cover the presumptive nominee, and Larry makes a valiant effort to convince one of the hosts to support his candidate. Was Larry successful? Tune in to find out. Music from this week's podcast: What's Goin' On by Marvin Gaye The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Gotta catch 'em all, @EJHill.

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Ep. 310: Pride and Prejudice

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 01:06:34 -0000

This week, we take a little break from politics to bring you one of our favorite people -- writer/director Whit Stillman, who's new movie Love & Friendship is in theaters now. We talk Jane Austen (the movie is based on Austen's novella Lady Susan), his writing process, and some of Stillman's favorite films. Then, newly minted National Review Online Editor (and co-host of the wildly popular Mad Dogs and Englishmen podcast) stops by to discuss the seemingly endless Brexit fallout. Also, Ricochet member Brian Wolf's Confessions of an #AlmostNeverTrumper … And What Could Make Me Change My Mind makes our podcasters confess what might change their mind. We're off next week. Have a great 4th, everyone! Music from this week’s episode: Living In America by James Brown The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors! For a limited time The Great Courses Plus is offering Ricochet Podcast listeners a chance to stream their new Video Learning Service: The Great Courses Plus popular collection of business courses – Absolutely FREE! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/Ricochet Get premium mattresses for a fraction of the price delivered to your door! Casper is revolutionizing the mattress industry by cutting the cost of dealing with resellers and showrooms and passing that savings directly to the consumer. Get $50 off your first purchase! Go to Casper.com/ricochet/ and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout.

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Ep. 309: Throwback Thursday

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:37:24 -0000

There's a sit-in in the House, and the Emperor has no money. Seems like old times, except for the fact that we invited Twitter-famous Sonny Bunch to sit in for the traveling Peter Robinson. In addition to the fore-mentioned topics, in this completely Member Feed inspired show, the guys cover Gaius' post A Thought Experiment: Inspired by Sen. Rubio, Robert Zubrin's Campaign Launched to Free the Delegates, among others. Also, what's their most anticipated summer movie? The answer may surprise you. Music from this week’s episode: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In by The Fifth Dimension The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. And leave a review too! It helps! Far out, EJHill! Support Our Sponsors! The Great Courses Plus lets you learn about anything that interests you… history, business, or even how to cook, play chess, or speak Spanish. Make sure to check out the course we watched, How Conversation Works. Start your free trial today: TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/ Ricochet Get control of your inbox! Visit sanebox.com/ricochet today and they’ll throw in an extra $25 credit on top of the two-week free trial. You don’t have to enter your credit card information unless you decide to buy, so there’s really nothing to lose. Audible has more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products. Get a free 30 day trial and free audiobook at www.audible.com/RICOCHET

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Ep. 308: Guns and Brexit

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 19:37:13 -0000

This week, a debate about guns, some inside dope about Trump, courtesy of the great Byron York, one final conversation about Brexit compliments of the ever brash James Delingpole, and the complexities of giving up the thing you know. Music from this week’s episode: Happiness Is A Warm Gun by The Beatles The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. And leave a review too! It helps! Support Our Sponsors! Get control of your inbox! Visit sanebox.com/ricochet today and they’ll throw in an extra $25 credit on top of the two-week free trial. You don’t have to enter your credit card information unless you decide to buy, so there’s really nothing to lose. Audible has more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products. Get a free 30 day trial and free audiobook at www.audible.com/RICOCHET This podcast is brought to you by Harry’s Shave. For the finest shave at the best price, got Harrys.com and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout.

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Ep. 307: The Greatest

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:08:56 -0000

Another momentous week calls for a momentous podcast with Ricochet Editor-In-Chief Jon Gabriel sitting in for Rob Long. We've got Washington Post political correspondent Bob Costa in Trump and Bezos, and almost independent Presidential candidate David French, who clues us in on what might have been. Finally, some thoughts about The Greatest, Muhammad Ali. RIP. Music from this week’s episode: The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors! For a limited time The Great Courses Plus is offering Ricochet Podcast listeners a chance to stream their new Video Learning Service: The Great Courses Plus popular collection of business courses – Absolutely FREE! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/Ricochet Audible has more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products. Get a free 30 day trial and free audiobook at www.audible.com/RICOCHET Get premium mattresses for a fraction of the price delivered to your door! Casper is revolutionizing the mattress industry by cutting the cost of dealing with resellers and showrooms and passing that savings directly to the consumer. Get $50 off your first purchase! Go to Casper.com/ricochet/ and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout.

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Ep. 306: Bitcoins, Brexit, and The Plight of The Disappearing Pundit

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 19:08:18 -0000

It's another Super-Sized edition of the Ricochet Podcast as we're all over the map and all over the news to bring you very best in podcast punditry. First up, the great George Gilder (his new book The Scandal of Money: Why Wall Street Recovers but the Economy Never Does is a must read) stops by to talk about why conservatives have such a hard time winning the economic debate in the court of public opinion and (perhaps related), the rise of digital currencies. Then, our pal Toby Young (listen to London Calling, the podcast he hosts with James Delingpole) stop by to discuss the looming Brexit and the new book he just edited Just Say No: The Spectator On The 1975 Referendum. Should Britain head for the economic exit? Let us know in the comments below. Finally, each we week take post from Ricochet's world renown Member Feed and give it some Ricochet Podcast love. This week's featured post from DocJay (welcome back, sir) is titled What Will Happen to the Conservative Pundits when they Are Completely Unstuck and suffice to say it kindles a --shall we say-- very passionate (but civil!) conversation. So come for the economics and stay for the punditry. You'll be glad you did. Music from this week’s episode: I Just Wasn't Made For These Times by The Beach Boys The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors! For a limited time The Great Courses Plus is offering Ricochet Podcast listeners a chance to stream their new Video Learning Service: The Great Courses Plus popular collection of business courses – Absolutely FREE! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/Ricochet Audible has more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products. Get a free 30 day trial and free audiobook at www.audible.com/RICOCHET Get control of your inbox! Visit sanebox.com/ricochet today and they’ll throw in an extra $25 credit on top of the two-week free trial. You don’t have to enter your credit card information unless you decide to buy, so there’s really nothing to lose.

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Ep. 305: Summer

Sat, 28 May 2016 17:35:14 -0000

We recorded this one yesterday in New York City, and due to travel and other issues, we're posting it now. We talk Trump, the now official Republican nominee, get the inside scoop on that Facebook meeting from our guest Brent Bozell, and a theory about Joe Biden. Yes, Joe Biden. Happy summer, everyone! Music from this week’s episode: Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors! For a limited time The Great Courses Plus is offering Ricochet Podcast listeners a chance to stream their new Video Learning Service: The Great Courses Plus popular collection of business courses – Absolutely FREE! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/Ricochet Get control of your inbox! Visit sanebox.com/ricochet today and they’ll throw in an extra $25 credit on top of the two-week free trial. You don’t have to enter your credit card information unless you decide to buy, so there’s really nothing to lose. Betterment Investment Services. Betterment’s mission is to help people manage and grow their wealth. It’s never too late to save for retirement / other financial goals, and how Betterment has changed the industry by making investing easier and at a lower cost. Right now, get up to six months of NO FEES. Go to Betterment.com/Ricochet today!

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Ep. 304: Build That Wall

Fri, 20 May 2016 19:47:22 -0000

This week, we present a super-sized edition of the Ricochet Podcast (75 minutes plus of thoughtful jabbering!) where within, we attempt to answer a few burning questions: First, is Peter Robinson in the tank for Trump? Rob Long and James Lileks investigate. Then, Tevi Troy stops by to opine on his recent Politico piece, How GOP Intellectuals’ Feud With the Base Is Remaking U.S. Politics. Then, our old pal Mickey Kaus (aka The World's Most Unlikely Trump Supporter) joins to take a victory lap. Why? Because he's been saying for years that immigration would be a make or break issue for Republicans and he was right. But who does a liberal Democrat square his support for The Donald. You'll have to tune in to find out. Music from this week’s episode: You Only Live Twice by Nancy Sinatra The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors! For a limited time The Great Courses Plus is offering Ricochet Podcast listeners a chance to stream their new Video Learning Service: The Great Courses Plus popular collection of business courses – Absolutely FREE! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/Ricochet Get premium mattresses for a fraction of the price delivered to your door! Casper is revolutionizing the mattress industry by cutting the cost of dealing with resellers and showrooms and passing that savings directly to the consumer. Get $50 off your first purchase! Go to Casper.com/ricochet/ and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout. Betterment Investment Services. Betterment’s mission is to help people manage and grow their wealth. It’s never too late to save for retirement / other financial goals, and how Betterment has changed the industry by making investing easier and at a lower cost. Right now, get up to six months of NO FEES. Go to Betterment.com/Ricochettoday!

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Ep. 303: Bigger In Texas

Fri, 13 May 2016 21:02:48 -0000

As we adapt to a world where Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for President, we figured we ought book some very grounded guests for this week's show. So listen in as we welcome Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The Governor has a new book, Broken But Unbowed: The Fight to Fix a Broken America. We also discuss bathrooms and his good friend Ted Cruz's plans for the future. Then, The Weekly Standard's Stephen Hayes stops by to proclaim that he will never, ever, endorse Donald Trump, and goes deep into his reasoning. Sigh, it's going to be a long summer. Music from this week’s episode: Why Can't We Be Friends by War The BRAND NEW opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors! For a limited time The Great Courses Plus is offering Ricochet Podcast listeners a chance to stream their new Video Learning Service: The Great Courses Plus popular collection of business courses – Absolutely FREE! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/Ricochet Get premium mattresses for a fraction of the price delivered to your door! Casper is revolutionizing the mattress industry by cutting the cost of dealing with resellers and showrooms and passing that savings directly to the consumer. Get $50 off your first purchase! Go to Casper.com/ricochet/ and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout. Betterment Investment Services. Betterment’s mission is to help people manage and grow their wealth. It’s never too late to save for retirement / other financial goals, and how Betterment has changed the industry by making investing easier and at a lower cost. Right now, get up to six months of NO FEES. Go to Betterment.com/Ricochet today!

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Ep. 302: Sweet Sowell Music

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 19:34:53 -0000

One of the nice things about being the Top Conservative Podcast is that we get to have the coolest and smartest people on the right stop by to chat. Case in point this week as we welcome two of the biggest brains on the right, Yuval Levin and Dr. Thomas Sowell. Yuval's WSJ essay The Next Conservative Movement is a must read, and while you're at it, order his forthcoming book The Fractured Republic: Renewing America’s Social Contract in the Age of Individualism. Re-building the party is topic of Yuval's segment, and we welcome your suggestions in the comments below. With Thomas Sowell, things get a little more somber as he is no fan of the presumptive nominee of the party. The good doctor explains why he's not a fan of The Donald, or of the voters who have propelled him to where he is today. Finally,we send out 90th birthday greetings to Jerry Lewis from a certain podcaster with a French brother-in-law. Guess who. Music from this week’s episode: Sweet Soul Music by Arthur Conley The BRAND NEW opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors! For a limited time The Great Courses Plus is offering Ricochet Podcast listeners a chance to stream their new Video Learning Service: The Great Courses Plus popular collection of business courses – Absolutely FREE! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/Ricochet Get premium mattresses for a fraction of the price delivered to your door! Casper is revolutionizing the mattress industry by cutting the cost of dealing with resellers and showrooms and passing that savings directly to the consumer. Get $50 off your first purchase! Go to Casper.com/ricochet/ and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout. Get control of your inbox! Visit sanebox.com/ricochet today and they’ll throw in an extra $25 credit on top of the two-week free trial. You don’t have to enter your credit card information unless you decide to buy, so there’s really nothing to lose.

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Ep. 301: The Purple Reign

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 22:07:04 -0000

It's not often that a news story breaks while we're recording the podcast, but that's exactly what happened today. We started off talking politics with Bill Kristol and Michael Barone (the former on #NeverTrump and the possibility of a third party and the latter on the now very important California primary and Michael's WSJ piece "Trump Can’t Break the Republican Party") and wound up discussing the passing of Prince and Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday. Eclectic, thou art our brand. Music from this week’s episode: Purple Rain by Prince The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors! Audible.com has more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products. Get a free 30 day trial and free audiobook at Audible.com/RICOCHET. For a limited time The Great Courses Plus is offering Ricochet Podcast listeners a chance to stream their new Video Learning Service: The Great Courses Plus popular collection of business courses – Absolutely FREE! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/Ricochet Get control of your inbox! Visit sanebox.com/ricochet today and they’ll throw in an extra $25 credit on top of the two-week free trial. You don’t have to enter your credit card information unless you decide to buy, so there’s really nothing to lose.

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Ep. 300: Number 300 with Sajak and Shearer

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 19:07:38 -0000

A little more than 4 year ago on a rainy day in the back room of a bungalow in Venice, California, we recorded the first Ricochet Podcast on an old school MacBook. The cast has changed slightly since then, but through one and a half Presidential cycles, two mid-terms, countless culture wars, good guests, bad guests, Skype glitches, and even bad weather, we have persevered. So it's with great pleasure that we bring you this, our 300th show with guests Harry Shearer and Pat Sajak. We don't delve into the topics here, but rest assured, they are widely entertaining and diverse. Thanks to all you, our loyal listeners who tune in each, and thanks to our sponsors, who help keep the lights on. On to #301! The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Thanks to the great EJHill for the hundreds of great Photoshops (like this one). Support Our Sponsors! For a limited time The Great Courses Plus is offering Ricochet Podcast listeners a chance to stream their new Video Learning Service: The Great Courses Plus popular collection of business courses – Absolutely FREE! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/Ricochet Audible.com has more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products. Get a free 30 day trial and free audiobook at Audible.com/RICOCHET. Get control of your inbox! Visit sanebox.com/ricochet today and they’ll throw in an extra $25 credit on top of the two-week free trial. You don’t have to enter your credit card information unless you decide to buy, so there’s really nothing to lose.

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Ep. 299: The Time Shifters

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 18:49:11 -0000

This week, some insight into the TV viewing habits of your favorite podcasters, followed by the very smart opinions of Wall Street Journal Opinion Page Editor Bret Stephens. Then, #NeverTrump progenitor and founder of The Resurgent Erick Erickson stops by to make the case (as if we needed the help) as to why Trump cannot be allowed to win the White House. Also, Lazy_Millennial's post Bernie: The Man We Need, and a preview of our big Ricochet Podcast extravaganza #300 show coming next week. Music from this week’s episode: Tonight, The Bootle Let Me Down by Merle Haggard The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors Audible.com has more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products. Get a free 30 day trial and free audiobook at Audible.com/RICOCHET. This podcast is brought to you by Hillsdale College and their Constitution 101 course. You can sign up for FREE today. Once you start the course, you’ll receive a new lecture every week to watch on demand, along with readings, discussion boards, and more. Sign up for Constitution 101 for FREE at Hillsdale.edu/Ricochet Get control of your inbox! Visit sanebox.com/ricochet today and they’ll throw in an extra $25 credit on top of the two-week free trial. You don’t have to enter your credit card information unless you decide to buy, so there’s really nothing to lose.

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Ep. 298: The Party’s Over?

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 19:40:17 -0000

Well, it's another week that we must bring you yet another sobering meditation on the state of the Grand Old Party. Today, the Wall Street Journal's Dan Henninger stops by to discuss his recent column Obama's Greatest Triumph (it's paywalled, but the gist is that The president's "is now close to destroying his political enemies—the Republican Party, the American conservative movement and the public-policy legacy of Ronald Reagan."). Then, the Mad Dog himself, Kevin Williamson joins to discuss chaos in the family, and chaos in the state, his Twitter battles, and of course, The Donald and the corrosive effect he is having on the party and politics in general. But it's not all bad news - Could Tom Cotton be the solution to a contested convention? We sure hope so... Music from this week’s episode: The Party's Over by Nat King Cole The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors For a limited time stream The Fundamentals of Photography from The Great Courses Plus for Free. Go to TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/Ricochet This podcast is brought to you by Hillsdale College and their Constitution 101 course. You can sign up for FREE today. Once you start the course, you’ll receive a new lecture every week to watch on demand, along with readings, discussion boards, and more. Sign up for Constitution 101 for FREE at Hillsdale.edu/Ricochet Get control of your inbox! Visit sanebox.com/ricochet today and they’ll throw in an extra $25 credit on top of the two-week free trial. You don’t have to enter your credit card information unless you decide to buy, so there’s really nothing to lose.

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Ep. 297: Rove and Limbaugh

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:46:08 -0000

Another week, another set of brand name guests to debate the issues of the day. This week, first up is Karl Rove who stops by the discuss his terrific new book, The Triumph of William McKinley: Why the Election of 1896 Still Matters. How is an election held a 120 years ago relevant today. "The Architect" spills the beans. Then, our old friend David Limbaugh (AKA El Rushbo) cruises by to educate us on why Ted Cruz is the GOP's last best hope. Also, some thoughts on Good Friday. Thank goodness. Music from this week’s episode: Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors This podcast is brought to you by Hillsdale College and their Constitution 101 course. You can sign up for FREE today. Once you start the course, you’ll receive a new lecture every week to watch on demand, along with readings, discussion boards, and more. Sign up for Constitution 101 for FREE at Hillsdale.edu/Ricochet This podcast is brought to you by Harry’s Shave. For the finest shave at the best price, got Harrys.com and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout. For a limited time stream The Fundamentals of Photography from The Great Courses Plus for Free. Go to TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/Ricochet

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Ep. 296: Raised Middle Finger

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 19:07:20 -0000

This week, we bring you two very different views of the current state of the Republican Party courtesy of two of the smartest observers we could find. First, former RNC chair and Mississippi governor Haley Barbour stops by to remind us to be adults and remember that Donald Trump will be a better President than Hillary Clinton. But later, the great Charles Murray (read his incredible essay "Trump's America" here) makes the opposite case: Trump will be an unmitigated disaster to be avoided at all costs. It's a stark contrast in views and --take out word for it -- required listening. Music from this week’s episode: When The Word Ends by Dave Matthews Band The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors This podcast is brought to you by Hillsdale College and their Constitution 101 course. You can sign up for FREE today. Once you start the course, you’ll receive a new lecture every week to watch on demand, along with readings, discussion boards, and more. Sign up for Constitution 101 for FREE at Hillsdale.edu/Ricochet This podcast is brought to you by Harry’s Shave. For the finest shave at the best price, got Harrys.com and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout. For a limited time stream The Fundamentals of Photography from The Great Courses Plus for Free. Go to TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/Ricochet

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Ep. 295: Be Afraid

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 19:34:59 -0000

This week's podcast is a large as the plains that our guest, Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) hails from. We go from Trump, to party loyalties, to Rubio vs. Cruz, to remembering Nancy Reagan, Camille Paglia, and more. With the Senator, we delve into his very public argument against Donald Trump as the party standard bearer, why he's a conservative, and the upcoming battle over the next Supreme Court nominee. Music from this week’s episode: I'm Afraid of Americans by David Bowie The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Sign it, EJHill! Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors This podcast is brought to you by Hillsdale College and their Constitution 101 course. You can sign up for FREE today. Once you start the course, you’ll receive a new lecture every week to watch on demand, along with readings, discussion boards, and more. Sign up for Constitution 101 for FREE at Hillsdale.edu/Ricochet This podcast is brought to you by Harry’s Shave. For the finest shave at the best price, got Harrys.com and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout. Get premium mattresses for a fraction of the price delivered to your door! Casper is revolutionizing the mattress industry by cutting the cost of dealing with resellers and showrooms and passing that savings directly to the consumer. Get $50 off your first purchase! Go to Casper.com/Ricochet and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout.

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Ep. 294: A Glitch in the Matrix

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 19:36:59 -0000

As we recorded this week's podcast, Mitt Romney was giving the stem-winding speech of his life in Utah again the candidacy of Donald Trump. We cover that in real time with our guest Rick Wilson. Prior to that, our old friend and Ricochet Super Fan, Purdue University President Mitch Daniels stops by to talk about political correctness on campus and throw some light in the state of the country at large. Makes us wistful...Also, Trump and the KKK and a possible movement afoot to draft a new candidate. Music from this week’s episode: Jeremy by Pearl Jam The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. We're going to learn Ju-Jitsu, EJHill! Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors! This podcast is brought to you by Hillsdale College and their Constitution 101 course. You can sign up for FREE today. Once you start the course, you’ll receive a new lecture every week to watch on demand, along with readings, discussion boards, and more. Sign up for Constitution 101 for FREE at Hillsdale.edu/Ricochet This podcast is brought to you by Harry’s Shave. For the finest shave at the best price, got Harrys.com and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout. For a limited time stream The Fundamentals of Photography from The Great Courses Plus for Free. Go to TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/Ricochet

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Ep. 293: Question Time!

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 18:51:35 -0000

A few times a year, we take break from guests and the news cycle and throw the floor open to you, our valued Ricochet members. Even with one man down, we take on favorite trees, the election, best books, and a plethora of other topics. Thanks to all who submitted questions. We'll do this again in the summer. Music from this week’s episode: What Do You Mean? by Justin Bieber The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Gracias, EJHill! Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors! This podcast is brought to you by Hillsdale College and their Constitution 101 course. You can sign up for FREE today. Once you start the course, you’ll receive a new lecture every week to watch on demand, along with readings, discussion boards, and more. Sign up for Constitution 101 for FREE at Hillsdale.edu/Ricochet This podcast is brought to you by Harry’s Shave. For the finest shave at the best price, got Harrys.com and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout. For a limited time stream The Fundamentals of Photography from The Great Courses Plus for Free. Go to TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/Ricochet

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Ep. 292: Catch a Wave

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 19:48:58 -0000

Catch a Wave We’re all over the galaxy this week with our guests The Federalist’s Ben Domenech and Ricochet’s own Saturday Night Science guy himself, the always awesome John Walker. Ben stops by to discuss the unpredictable election cycle and throw some shade The Donald (you comment, we listen). Then, we get our wonk on with John Walker who explains […] The post Catch a Wave appeared first on Ricochet.

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Ep. 291: Breakfast In America

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 20:25:51 -0000

Breakfast In America Let’s get right to the point: we’ve got Larry Kudlow (shameless plug: listen to Kudlow and Pawlenty’s Money & Politics podcast) who may or may not be the next Senator from Connecticut to school on why Donald Trump ought to be taken seriously and other matters both political and economic, followed by the great Michael Barone, who […] The post Breakfast In America appeared first on Ricochet.

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Ep. 290: Hammered

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 19:11:09 -0000

We're into the meat of the primary season now, so the time for talk is over -- it's time for ACTION! Unless you produce a podcast -- then we need more talk. nd this week, we bring you two of the best talkers in the biz: the great John O'Sullivan and Fox News analyst and columnist and editor for The Washington Times Monica Crowley. We talk Ted, Trump, Bernie, Hillary, and yes, even some folk music. Break out your harmonicas and listen in. And we'll see you in New Hampshire this weekend. Music from this week’s episode: If I Had A Hammer by Trini Lopez The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. You nailed it, EJHill. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Help Ricochet by Supporting Our Sponsors! This podcast is brought to you by Harry’s Shave. For the finest shave at the best price, got Harrys.com and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout. Get control of your inbox. Try SaneBox yourself with two free weeks of SaneBox. Visit sanebox.com/ricochet to start your trial—no credit card needed. For a limited time The Great Courses has a Special offer for Ricochet listeners. Order any of these 4 Business & Presentation courses – for just $9.95. Go to thegreatcourses.com/RICOCHET

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Ep. 289: Iowa

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 22:36:56 -0000

Iowa This week, we settle all family business (so the saying goes) as after 18 months of jabbering about the election, voters in Iowa are actually going to the polls. To get the best insight into this long awaited event, we go to two experts actually at Ground Zero, aka Des Moines. The Washington Examiner’s Byron York weighs […] The post Iowa appeared first on Ricochet.

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Ep. 288: Tom Cotton and The 30 Percent Chance

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:51:40 -0000

Tom Cotton and The 30 Percent Chance After a week off, we’re back and putting our best foot forward with guests Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and our good friend and podcaster Professor Richard Epstein. The Senator talks to us about Iran, Guantanamo, and his controversial “endorsement” of Bernie Sanders. Speaking of Sanders, our hosts explain why they admire him and wish Republicans […] The post Tom Cotton and The 30 Percent Chance appeared first on Ricochet.

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Ep. 287: We’ll Be Around

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:56:54 -0000

Welcome to 2016, faithful podcast listeners. We start off the year strongly with two of our most popular guests: the great Victor Davis Hanson and the no less great Andrew Klavan. There's lots of talk about warriors ancient and modern, some Trump, some Europe. Even some talk about the current crop of movies. But seriously, no spoilers. A few links related to this show: Victor Davis Hanson's The Classicist podcast is a must listen and is hosted by some guy named Troy Senik. No, we've never heard of him either. Andrew Klavan recently started a podcast of his own and despite the fact that it's not on our network, we still think you should listen to it. On our last podcast of 2015, we spent a fair amount of time arguing about spoilers (OK, James and Rob argued, the rest of us (including Peter Robinson) just listened. That conversation inspired this Martini Shot, the audio commentary Rob does for KCRW. Music from this week’s episode: I'll Be Around by The Spinners The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Thanks, EJHill. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Help Ricochet by Supporting Our Sponsors! Get premium mattresses for a fraction of the price delivered to your door! Casper is revolutionizing the mattress industry by cutting the cost of dealing with resellers and showrooms and passing that savings directly to the consumer. Get $50 off your first purchase! Go to Casper.com/Ricochet and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout. Get control of your inbox. Try SaneBox yourself with two free weeks of SaneBox. Visit sanebox.com/ricochet to start your trial—no credit card needed. For a limited time The Great Courses has a Special offer for Ricochet listeners. Order any of these 4 Business & Presentation courses – for just $9.95. Go to thegreatcourses.com/RICOCHET

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Ep. 286: No Spoilers

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:08:20 -0000

Hey, it's our last show of the year and we go out with a jump to hyperspace as Rob has already seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens, much to James' chagrin. We also discuss the debates, the upcoming primaries, some of our favorite member posts from 2015, and more. Thanks for a great year and Merry Christmas to everyone. We'll see you in 2016. Help Ricochet by Supporting Our Sponsors! Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Buy The Christmas Virtues at a 50% discount with free shipping on the Templeton Press website. Get control of your inbox. Try SaneBox yourself with two free weeks of SaneBox. Visit sanebox.com/ricochet to start your trial—no credit card needed. For a limited time The Great Courses has a Special offer for Ricochet listeners. Order any of these 4 Business & Presentation courses – for just $9.95. Go to thegreatcourses.com/RICOCHET

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Ep. 285: It Could Happen

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:36:47 -0000

It Could Happen Current events have you pulling your hair out? We’ve got some audio Rogaine for you: Niall Ferguson, author of the newly published biography of Henry Kissinger stops by to give us some perspective on terrorism and international relations. Then, our good pal Larry Kudlow (you listen to his podcast, don’t you?) joins the show to give some perspective […] The post It Could Happen appeared first on Ricochet.

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Ep. 284a: The Ramble #1: Walking Dead

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 23:20:18 -0000

Welcome to our newest occasional podcast, The Ramble with James Lileks. This week, let’s Tiptoe past the Yoo Lips, as James and John Yoo --yes, that John Yoo-- discuss the Walking Dead, dystopian sci-fi, why Minnesota would be zombie-free, and what 80s hair-metal band’s hit song would be perfect for a zombie show.

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Ep. 284: Thoughts and Prayers

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 20:05:46 -0000

In the wake of the shooting in San Bernardino, we get into the "thoughts and prayers" debate that broke out last night after the NY Daily News published its provocative front page. Then, Dinesh D'Souza joins to discuss his new book Stealing America: What My Experience with Criminal Gangs Taught Me about Obama, Hillary, and the Democratic Party and get into detail about his experiences while incarcerated in a halfway house in Texas. But that's not all -- the great Garry Kasparov calls in to talk about his book Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped. His comments on Putin and Russia's place in the world are not to be missed. Finally, a meditation of Chil-fil-A courtesy of Ricochet member Olive and her post The Roaring Success of Chick-fil-A in New York City. Music from this week’s episode: Dear God by XTC The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps!

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Ep. 283: The Fight For France

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:32:06 -0000

Last week's podcast concluded just before the attacks in Paris began, so this week, we've assembled a couple of guests who can help us make sense of it all and divine what response the U.S. should make both the terrorists and the refugees soon to be arriving en masse. Herb Meyer served during the Reagan Administration as Special Assistant to the Director of Central Intelligence and Vice Chairman of the CIA’s National Intelligence Council. He's also the dad of Ricochet editor Tom Meyer. Walter Russell Mead is the Distinguished Scholar in American Strategy and Statesmanship at the Hudson Institute, the James Clarke Chace Professor of Foreign Affairs and Humanities at Bard College, and Editor-at-Large of The American Interest. He's also someone's dad. Finally, should tipping be discontinued? Tune in to find out.

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Ep. 282: The Dumbest Revolution

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 19:38:26 -0000

The Dumbest Revolution Because we have to, we spend an inordinate amount of time discussing the recent events at college campuses around the country. Luckily, we have a Yale grad on the show to help us parse all of the cruel injustices taking place in New Haven. Then, the Mad Dog himself, National Review’s Kevin Williamson joins to discuss his new […] The post The Dumbest Revolution appeared first on Ricochet.

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Fundamentally Unserious

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:50:04 -0000

Fundamentally Unserious In a recent post, Ricochet member John Walker posits that the U.S. has become “an unserious country.” Today, we do our best to dispel that notion just a bit (despite the disturbing image above from EJHill) with our guests economist Russ Roberts from the Hoover Institution as well as his legendary EconTalk podcast and Fox News chief Washington correspondent […] The post Fundamentally Unserious appeared first on Ricochet.

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Ep. 280: Mike Lee and Limbaugh

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 20:10:26 -0000

Got a post-debate hangover? We've got the cure with this week's installment of the world famous Ricochet Podcast. On deck for today's installment: Ricochet Editor-In-Chief Jon Gabriel sits in for James Lileks and we welcome two powerhouse guests -- Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) who recaps the debate, the House, Iran, and yes, mayonnaise. And then, our old pal David Limbaugh checks in with another typical low energy podcast hit. Come on David, perk up!

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Ep. 279: Inside Their Heads

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:24:06 -0000

This week on the podcast, we recap last night's Democratic debate with the help of guests Byron York from the Washington Examiner and Hoover's (and Ricochet's) Bill Whalen. Who won, who lost, who will never be heard from again, and who we wish would just go away. Also, Lileks reviews The Martian, and Long reviews Hamilton, the hot new Broadway musical. Spoiler alert: both are raves.

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Ep. 278: Later, Kevin

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 19:40:36 -0000

It's not often we get the chance to cover breaking news on the Ricochet Podcast, but as we were recording the show this morning, the news that Kevin McCarthy was dropping out of the race for Speaker came across the series of tubes and our team provides instant commentary that you can use in the office, on the Stair Master, walking the dog, or where ever it is that you listen to the show (tell us where in the comments, please). Oh, also, we've got Washington Big Dog Bill Kristol (on a sub par cell phone connection -- apologies) and Hoover Fellow Tod Lindberg to discuss his new book The Heroic Heart: Greatness Ancient and Modern. Listen up!

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Ep. 277: The Sowell Men

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:37:50 -0000

It's always a good when when our friend Dr. Thomas Sowell stops by to impart some of his wisdom and common sense and this visit is no different. We talk economics (read his new book Wealth, Poverty & Politics: An International Perspective), Ben Carson, yes, even a bit about that candidate who shall to be named. Also, those Planned Parenthood videos and Cary Fiorina's response, and finally, are Rob, Peter, and James members of "the Establishment"? We have our doubts, but let us know in the comments.

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Ep. 276: The Spirit of Enterprise

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 18:14:38 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #276 -- This week, the Pope is in town -- there's a lot to say about that and we do, pretty much in real time as it's happening (shout out to Ricochet member Egg Man for providing updates in the chat room). Then, our good friend and fellow podcaster Jay Nordlinger stops by to discuss his new book Children of Monsters: An Inquiry into the Sons and Daughters of Dictators. It's a fascinating book about the children of some of the worst people in history. You should buy it. Of course, we also delve into some politics and music, and even a bit of Rob Long adoration. Then, a very special announcement concerning Ricochet and Jon Gabriel (no, we're not getting married -- but close). Finally, a few words about the great Yogi Berra. Listen in!

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Meet the Campaign Managers

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:49:10 -0000

Google, YouTube, and National Review present a discussion with the campaign managers of the 2016 season moderated by Rich Lowry, editor of National Review. Discussion participants include John Brabender (Rick Santorum), Chip Englander, Terry Sullivan (Marco Rubio), Danny Diaz (Jeb Bush), and Barry Bennet (Ben Carson). You can also watch the video of the event here: https://youtu.be/x4q8qqZQDbs

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Ep. 275: There’s No Debate

Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:23:21 -0000

There’s No Debate Debate number two is in the history books now, and to help us parse all the performances we call on two experts: Michael Barone and Rick Wilson. Who won, who lost, who scored and who fumbled? All questions answered within. Also, whither Scott Walker? And, We’re Number 1! Music from this week’s episode: More The post There’s No Debate appeared first on Ricochet.

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Ep. 274: Mark Steyn

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:27:19 -0000

Mark Steyn This week, our old friend and proto-podcaster Mark Steyn returns to the fold to discuss his terrific new book Disgrace to the Profession. In the addition to the book, we also cover Trump (of course), Mark’s neighbor, Bernie Sanders; the dissing of President McKinley, water levels in Alaska, and an update on Steyn vs. Mann. Yep, we […] The post Mark Steyn appeared first on Ricochet.

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Ep. 273: The Editors

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:45:03 -0000

A couple of times a year, we assemble our far flung editorial staff (thats Troy Senik, Jon Gabriel, Claire Berlinski, and Tom Meyer) on the Ricochet Podcast and let them riff on the issues of the day and give some dap to their favorite Ricochet member posts of the recent past. And in this, the last show of the Summer of Trump®, that's exactly what we've done. Spoiler alert: Lileks checks in from the Minnesota State Fair with an important poll update. See you after Labor Day!

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Ep. 272: Anchor Babies

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:54:55 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #272 - As promised, this week we present a debate on what popularly known as anchor babies -- the idea that any child born in the U.S.A is automatically a U.S. citizen no matter what the immigration status of the parents may be. Our debaters: Constitutional law professor and Ricochet podcast host John Yoo and author, lawyer, and columnist Ann Coulter. Not much else to say about this show except do the right thing and listen.

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Ep. 271: Toga Party

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:21:19 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #271 -- It's the dog days of summer and that means we load the podcast up with a panoply of guests. To kick things off, the great Victor Davis Hanson, who opines on the academic view of Trump and the Iran deal. Then, the dulcet tones of David Limbaugh (aka El Rush Bro) joins. Yep, he also has some views on The Donald as well as Hillary. Not to be missed. Finally, stick around as we give some podcast fame (and advice) to our summer interns. Also not to be missed.

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Ep. 270: Hello, Cleveland

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 21:26:14 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #270 -- This week, a full recap of last night's debate, Who lost, who won, who got trumped, who's campaign is probably over, who's campaign got a big boost. Also, is Senator Shumer's opposition to the Iran deal sincere or just politics? All answers lie within, so tune in.

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Ep. 269: What Is This Thing?

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 23:36:41 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #268 -- It's #Throwback Thursday here on the Ricochet Podcast as we go old skool with just Peter Robinson and Rob Long hosting and we're joined by long standing podcast guest Mickey Kaus, who returns to discuss his thought provoking essay Coulter's Challenge on --what else-- immigration. Then, Angelo Codevilla, he of the now famous column Does Trump Trump? He also proposes a shall we say, interesting theory on gay marriage. You'll want to hear it, trust us on this one.

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Ep. 268: The Speechwriters

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:22:48 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #268 - Long and Lileks are away, but that's OK -- we're in extreme capable hands with guest host Troy Senik and Need To Know's Mona Charen. This week, we're joined by Senator Tom Cotten to discuss the Iran deal (or lack thereof). Then, the Weekly Standard's Andrew Ferguson stops by to discuss Hillary, Trump, and Buster (his dog). Andy's participation makes it an official quorum of White House speechwriters, so you can listen in and hear what an actual writer's room sounds like. Also, yes, we talk about Trump and another installment of Who's Dog Is Mas Macho? featuring Crusoe the French Poodle versus Beau the French Bulldog?

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Ep. 267: Distant Worlds

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:47:54 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #267: This week, a discussion of the many wonders of the universe, from Donald Trump's candidacy, to AEI president Arthur Brook's vision for the conservative heart (buy his book, The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America), and of course, Pluto. On that topic, let's just say that Rob and James have a more romantic outlook than Peter.

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Ep. 266: Texas v. Greece

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:08:32 -0000

Ricochet Podcast #266 -- Guests: Avik Roy and James Pethokoukis

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Ep. 265: Order In The Court

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:03:37 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #265 -- Guests: Mollie Hemingway and Adam Freedman

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Ep. 264: Three Headed Hydra

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:49:37 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #264: Guests: Michael Barone, Richard Epstein, and First Things R.R. Reno.

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Ep. 263a: The Editor’s Podcast: I ❤ Hamilton

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:21:03 -0000

Troy Senik, Jon Gabriel, Claire Berlinski, Tom Meyer, and Rob Long discuss issues in the news this week.

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Ep. 263: The Fishing Expedition

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:02:36 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #263: Guest -- Rick Wilson

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Ep. 262: Adios, America!

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 19:05:11 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #262 -- Guest: Ann Coulter discusses her new book : "Adios America: The Left’s Plan To Turn Our Country Into a Third World Hellhole"

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Ep. 261: Question Time!

Thu, 28 May 2015 18:25:54 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #261: Question Time!

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Ep. 260: By The People

Thu, 21 May 2015 18:34:40 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #260 -- Guest: Author Charles Murray

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Ep. 259: Unlikely Alliances

Thu, 07 May 2015 19:25:52 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #259 -- Guest: James Delingpole

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NRI Ideas Summit- John O’Sullivan and Tom Cotton

Sun, 03 May 2015 18:57:09 -0000

A conversation with Sen. Tom Cotton and John O’Sullivan, National Review/NRI.

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NRI Ideas Summit: The Influence of Popular Culture

Sun, 03 May 2015 18:17:43 -0000

The Influence of Popular Culture Panel with Adam Bellow, of HarperCollins/Liberty Island, Rob Long, National Review/Ricochet and Jeremy Boreing, from Friends of Abe.

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NRI Ideas Summit: Governor John Kasich

Sun, 03 May 2015 17:39:59 -0000

2015 NR Ideas Summit: Conversation with Gov. John Kasich and Stephen Moore, Heritage Foundation

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2015 NRI Ideas Summit: Charles Krauthammer

Sat, 02 May 2015 21:57:13 -0000

2015 NRI Ideas Summit: A conversation with Charles Krauthammer.

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2015 National Review Ideas Summit: Conversation with Gov. Bobby Jindal and Heather Higgins, Independent Women’s Voice

Sat, 02 May 2015 21:25:11 -0000

2015 National Review Ideas Summit: A conversation with Gov. Bobby Jindal and Heather Higgins, Independent Women’s Voice.

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2015 NRI Ideas Summit: Conversation with Sen. Ben Sasse and Larry Kudlow

Sat, 02 May 2015 21:02:06 -0000

2015 Nation Review Ideas Summit: A conversation with Larry Kudlow and Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE)

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NRI 2015 Ideas Summit: Jeb Bush

Fri, 01 May 2015 17:26:11 -0000

NRI 2015 Ideas Summit: Jeb Bush A conversation between Jeb Bush and National Review Editor Rich Lowry, recorded live from National Review Institute’s 2015 Ideas Summit at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. More The post NRI 2015 Ideas Summit: Jeb Bush appeared first on Ricochet.

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NRI 2015 Ideas Summit: Why the Future Is Conservative

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 23:03:33 -0000

From National Review Institute's 2015 Ideas Summit at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C., a panel discussion on the subject, "Why the Future Is Conservative." The panel members are: Ramesh Ponnuru, National Review; Mona Charen, Ethics and Public Policy Center (and co-host of Ricochet's Need to Know Podcast); Kevin D. Williamson, NRI/National Review; Charles C.W. Cooke, National Review. The panel is moderated by Reihan Salam of NRI/National Review (and co-host of Ricochet's Wonky Town Podcast).

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Ep. 258: The Podcast From Hell

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:26:27 -0000

Ricochet Podcast #258 -- Guests: Rod Dreher and Jonathan Gilbert

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Ep. 257: Vive Le Podcast

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:52:26 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #257: French Toast

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Ep. 256: That Hair

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:43:44 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #256: Guests: Claire Berlinski and Norman Podhoretz

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Ep. 255: We Deliver

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:34:29 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #255: Guests: Carly Florin and Andrew Ferguson

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Ep. 254: Sajak’s Capital Idea

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:06:00 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #254 -- Guest: Pat Sajak

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Ep. 253: Politics and Coffee

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:15:30 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #253: Guests -- Michael Barone and Paul Rahe

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Ep. 252: The Letter

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:13:55 -0000

The Ricochet Podcast #252 -- Guest: National Review's Charles C.W. Cooke and Law Talk's John Yoo.

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Ep. 251: The Undiscovered Country

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 20:06:00 -0000

Ricochet Podcast #251: This week, a tribute to the late, great Leonard Nimoy (you must read James Lileks' wonderful tribute, "I Am, and Shall Always Be, Your Fan"), the great Col. Allen West on ISIS, veterans, and the President's love for this country. Then, our GLoP pal John Podhoretz on Bibi's speech and the chances of blocking the President's deal.

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Ep. CPAC #21: CPAC #21: Kevin “Hercules” Sorbo

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 23:20:37 -0000

CPAC #21- Our final podcast and the highlight of CPAC: National Review's Jim Geraghty talks to actor Kevin Sorbo about his new film "Caged" about human trafficking, last year's surprise hit "God's Not Dead", and the real most important question at CPAC: In a fight between Hercules and Xena, who would win?

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Ep. CPAC #20: CPAC #20: Jason Beardsley & Jay Redman

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 23:15:00 -0000

CPAC #20 -- Jay Nordlinger and Jim Geraghty interview Jason Beardsley of The Underground Movement and Jay Redman of Wounded Wear, both distinguished combat veterans, working with Concerned Veterans for America.

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Ep. CPAC #19 - AEI President Arthur Brooks: CPAC #19: AEI President Arthur Brooks

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:56:00 -0000

CPAC #19: National Review's Jim Geraghty interview AEI President Arthur Brooks.

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Ep. CPAC #18: CPAC #18: Former Md. Governor Bob Ehrlich

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:45:06 -0000

CPAC #18 - Jay Nordlinger and Jim Geraghty interview Bob Ehrlich, who was a Republican governor of Maryland before it was cool... before it went mainstream.

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Ep. CPAC #17: CPAC #17: Kansas Governor Sam Brownback

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:35:30 -0000

CPAC #17 - Jim Geraghty interviews Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback about how he survived as an alleged "dead man walking" in last year's reelection campaign, what he's done as governor that's made Democrats furious, the difficulties of working with the Obama administration, and whether he misses life as a presidential candidate.

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Ep. CPAC #16: CPAC #16: Col. Allen West

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 17:31:07 -0000

CPAC #16: Col. Allen West, author of Guardian of the Republic, Fox News contributor & former U.S. Congressman joins Jay Nordlinger to discuss CPAC, 2016, the state of the military, and how Republicans can doa better job of attracting African American voters.

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Ep. CPAC #15: CPAC #15: The Benham Brothers

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 17:05:00 -0000

CPAC #15 - National Review's Charles C.W. Cooke talks to reality TV stars the Benham Brothers about cultural forces that caused the cancellation of their popular TV show from HGTV.

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Ep. CPAC #14: CPAC #14: MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 16:48:49 -0000

CPAC #14: National Review's Charles C.W. Cooke talks to MSNBC's Joe Scarborough about the scene at CPAC and his views on the 2016 race.

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Ep. CPAC #13: CPAC #13: Dan Bongino

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 05:23:03 -0000

CPAC #13 -- Jim Geraghty interviews Daniel Bongino, the former United States Secret Service agent who was the Republican Party nominee for Maryland's 6th Congressional District in the 2014 elections. He's also the author of Life Inside the Bubble: Why a Top-Ranked Secret Service Agent Walked Away from It All

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Ep. CPAC #12: CPAC #12: Brent Bozell

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 04:55:00 -0000

CPAC #12 - Jim Geraghty interviews Media Research Center's Brent Bozell.

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Ep. CPAC #11: Live From CPAC #11: Carly Fiorina

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 04:20:20 -0000

CPAC #11: Jay Nordlinger interviews former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina on her childhood, her life in corporate America, and her past and future aspirations in politics.

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Ep. CPAC #10: Live from CPAC #10: Kellyanne Conway

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 04:01:54 -0000

CPAC #10-- Jay Nordlinger interviews Kellyanne Conway, the Founder and President of the polling company, inc./WomanTrend a privately-held, woman-owned corporation founded in 1995.

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Ep. CPAC #9: Live From CPAC #9: Rick Perry

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 03:51:04 -0000

CPAC #9: Jay Nordlinger interviews Texas Governor Rick Perry.

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Ep. CPAC #8: Live From CPAC #8: Grover Norquist

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 17:43:05 -0000

CPAC #8 - Jay Nordlinger interviews founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist.

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Ep. CPAC #7: Live From CPAC #7: John Bolton

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:49:00 -0000

Live From CPAC #7: In this installment of our Live From CPAC series, Jay Nordlinger talks to former Ambassador John Bolton.

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Ep. CPAC #6: Live From CPAC #6: Texas Congressman Bill Flores

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 03:56:04 -0000

CPAC 2015 #6: Jay Nordlinger interviews Texas Congressman Bill Flores, on his background, the Keystone pipeline, and his position as one of the only CPA's in Congress.

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Ep. CPAC #6: CPAC #6: Herbert London

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 03:21:00 -0000

Live From CPAC #6: Jay Nordlinger chats with Conservative Herb London. He is president of London Center for Policy Research and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

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Ep. CPAC #5: : CPAC #5: National Review Roundtable

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 02:44:26 -0000

CPAC #5: National Review's Jay Nordlinger, Jim Geraghty, and Charles Cooke discuss the opening day of CPAC 2015.

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Ep. CPAC #4: CPAC #4: Weekly Standard Online Editor Daniel Halper

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 02:07:00 -0000

CPAC #4: Live from CPAC, Jay Nordlinger chats with Weekly Standard online editor Daniel Halper.

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