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The Mona Charen Show

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After a great five year run on Beg to Differ, Mona Charen brings you a new show dedicated to deepening your understanding of complex issues and trends facing society. Each week she'll engage an expert for a probing discussion that goes past the day's headlines.

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Latest Episodes

Mona Charen and Financial Times columnist Ed Luce discuss how Trump’s second term has gone from chaos to control — from a fake war in Venezuela to a culture of fear in Washington. They talk about the money, the mobs, the East Wing demolition, and how... more

Mona Charen sits down with defense expert Kori Schake to unpack Donald Trump’s latest stunt with the military, the danger of turning U.S. troops into political props, and how Congress has let civilian control slip away. They also discuss Trump’s fore... more

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Bill Galston joins Mona to discuss his new book about the vulnerabilities of liberal democracies and how to relearn the importance of rhetoric.

Anger, Fear, Domination: Dark Passions and the Power of Political Speech: a.co/d/9OPWkKP

Damon Linker on just how crazy awful things are, but with some optimism for climbing out of the abyss.

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Recent Guests

Kori Schake
Director of Political and Military Studies at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Congress Let Trump Off the Leash (w/ Kori Schake)
Bill Galston
Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and contributor to the Wall Street Journal
Brookings Institution
Episode: The Dark Passions and How to Counter Them (w/ Bill Galston)
Damon Linker
Author of the substack newsletter Notes from the Middle Ground and a senior lecturer in political science at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How Bad Is It and How Can We Recover?
Jonathan Chait
Political analyst and commentator, known for his incisive observations on the political scene
The Atlantic
Episode: How Trump is Using Kirk's 'Martyrdom' to Create a Fake Emergency
Jonathan Cohn
Colleague at The Bulwark, expert in policy
The Bulwark
Episode: Just How Much Damage Can RFK Jr. Do?
Holly Berkley Fletcher
Author of 'The Missionary Kids, Unmasking the Myths of White Evangelicalism' and former CIA analyst
Episode: The Religious Impulse Behind Trumpism
Bradford Wilcox
Sociology professor at the University of Virginia and author of Get Married.
University of Virginia, Institute for Family Studies
Episode: More Marriage = More Happiness
Michael Tanner
Scholar at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity
Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity
Episode: Will Trump Solve Homelessness?
Walter Olson
Libertarian scholar focused on higher education issues
Cato Institute
Episode: They Should be Ashamed of this Manifesto

Host

Mona Charen
Host of a political commentary and discussion show engaging experts on various societal trends and current events.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Interesting conversations with guests worth hearing from

    I enjoy listening but the production is not well done. Ads start when the host and guests are mid-sentence. I’ve never heard a podcast with such a strange/sloppy production issue. It makes the content harder to listen to, which is a shame! I hope they can fix this.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Hummingbird414
    United Statesa month ago
  • Essential, Superb

    A home for the politically homeless.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lizofthenorth
    United Statesa month ago
  • Overall positive, but...

    Smart, intelligent and insightful exchanges, would easily give five stars except...there are regularly snafus with audio quality.

    8/25 update: WAY too many commercials! Unlistenable…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bittybump
    United States2 months ago
  • Mamdani episode

    Great insights from the discussion with S. Dhume on several interesting topics. In particular, the history of failures of socialism. Hoping more people will become aware of this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GP San Diego
    United States3 months ago
  • Blame it on Democrats, while your people destroy our country.

    Instead of fighting the monopoly, fighting the infringement of racist Christianity into the public sphere, and despite Trump- an embodiment of your once Conservative values, who is now destroying our country, despite all this. Please, tell us how it is democrats fault. Christians are Pharisees, blame those who allow you in their party.🤮

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    OriGamei
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The shift to one-on-one conversations has been positively received, with many noting it fosters more engaging and nuanced discussions than the previous panel format.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and intelligent discussions, often highlighting the quality of guests and the depth of analysis provided.
Some critiques express dissatisfaction with perceived biases or lack of diverse perspectives on certain issues.
There are concerns about audio quality and a growing number of commercials that detract from the listening experience.
Overall, there is a strong appreciation for the host's approach to difficult topics, emphasizing a desire for respectful discourse.

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#137
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#189
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#61
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#180
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#205
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How Trump is Using Kirk's 'Martyrdom' to Create a Fake Emergency
Q: What are your thoughts on how the assassination of Charlie Kirk is being utilized politically?
Chait explains that it is being framed as a martyrdom to rally Republican sentiments, using it to silence dissent and promote a narrative of leftist violence.
More Marriage = More Happiness
Q: How does fatherlessness affect boys compared to girls?
Boys tend to struggle more without a father, facing higher rates of incarceration and educational challenges, while girls often show higher rates of depression.
More Marriage = More Happiness
Q: What do you think has changed to allow marriage to remain a relevant institution despite declining rates?
Marriage has become more selective and those who get married today are generally more dedicated, taking the institution more seriously.
Fact-Checking Zohran Mamdani
Q: What is the current state of Pakistan, especially in comparison to Bangladesh?
Pakistan is struggling with economic issues, reliance on foreign aid, and a strong military, while Bangladesh has made significant economic progress.
Fact-Checking Zohran Mamdani
Q: What are the challenges faced by individuals in India as opposed to those who succeed in the U.S.?
He points out quota systems, a lack of meritocracy, and a historically socialist economy as significant barriers in India.

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This podcast is characterized by in-depth discussions focusing on significant societal issues, political trends, and current events. Through one-on-one dialogues with various experts, it explores complex topics ranging from marriage dynamics to homelessness, judicial independence, higher education critiques, and the implications of immigration policies. The host leads thought-provoking conversations that aim to challenge listeners' perspectives and encourage civil discourse in a politically charged environment. The format allows for rich explorations of nuanced viewpoints and fosters understanding amidst polarized debates, making it particularly appealing to those interested in thorough and respectful dialogues on pressing societal matters.... more

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1. Kori Schake
2. Bill Galston
3. Damon Linker
4. Jonathan Chait
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6. Holly Berkley Fletcher
7. Bradford Wilcox
8. Michael Tanner

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