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The Commentary Magazine Podcast

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Iran
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United States
Donald Trump
Trump
Democratic Party
Strait Of Hormuz
Abdul El-Sayed
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Anti-Semitism
Kristi Noem
Benjamin Netanyahu
Supreme Court
Department Of Homeland Security
China
Nato
Russia
Republican Party
Immigration Policy
Corey Lewandowski

Commentary is America's premier monthly magazine of opinion: General, yet Jewish. Highly variegated, with a unifying perspective.Listen to The Commentary Magazine Podcast, along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at Ricochet.com. No paid subscription required.

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We are joined by Dan Senor and Matt Continetti to discuss the final vote totals in Israel's elections and the prospects of forming a new government, and how will potential new coalitions deal with Israel's geopolitical challenges? Plus, the issue of ... more

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Contributing editor Eli Lake joins us today to correct the record on Jon Lovett's comments on Michigan Jews and Abdul El-Sayed, and discuss the larger implications of centering Israel in US politics and the different flavors of antisemitism on the le... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Senor
American Enterprise Institute fellow, ARC Media leader, and co-author of The Genius of Israel and Startup Nation
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Sub Parliament
Matt Continetti
Columnist with The Wall Street Journal's Free Expression vertical and fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Sub Parliament
Eli Lake
Contributing editor, host of Breaking History, and columnist at The Free Press
The Free Press
Episode: The Antisemitism Horseshoe
Ben Shapiro
Host of The Ben Shapiro Show and screenwriter of Confession
The Daily Wire
Episode: Coalition Building
Jonathan Schanzer
Contributing editor at Commentary and executive director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Brink and Mortars
Steve Kornacki
NBC News analyst known for detailed election results analysis
NBC News
Episode: Candy Kornacki
Noah Rothman
National Review's Noah Rothman
National Review
Episode: Talarico Suave
Matthew Continetti
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal's Free Expression Vertical, AEI fellow
AEI / Wall Street Journal
Episode: Fallow Field
James Patterson
Author featured in a promo block
Author
Episode: Lansing the Boil

Hosts

Jon Podhoretz
Host with long-tenured role at Commentary Magazine; central on-air presence with a focus on political analysis and media commentary
John Podhoretz
Co-host and prominent voice with emphasis on political analysis and media narratives
Abe Greenwald
Executive editor with long-running presence on the show; provides institutional memory and policy critique
Seth Mandel
Senior editor; regular on-air contributor with policy and political strategy insights
Eliana Johnson
Washington editor and Hill columnist contributing political analysis

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 7k ratings
  • Interesting to listen to, even if I don't always agree.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    IrvBarth
    23 days ago
  • My go-to podcast

    I listen daily. The podcasters have great rapport and the content is always interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    George P. Wood
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always thoughtful discussions on current events

    As a listener since October 2023, this is a daily must-listen for me. Very useful takes on the news of the day. There’s a long-winded talker, a jokester, a curmudgeon, a hard nosed investigative reporter, and knowledgeable guests (like Eli) that have very informative discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roll Toad
    United Statesa month ago
  • Please Let Guests Talk

    I appreciate this podcast and the opinions expressed, even if I don’t agree with everything. But John— please let others talk. You had Dan Senor on and he barely got to say much. Your other hosts need to interrupt you to get a word in. It’s uncomfortable. Please become self aware.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sandalah44
    United Statesa month ago
  • Content-free blather

    Lots of low-energy fake profundity.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gretchen Willits
    United Statesa month ago

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Guests frequently bring expertise from think tanks and major media.
Long-running show with insightful geopolitical and domestic coverage.
Smart, fast-paced analysis with sharp guests.

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The Antisemitism Horseshoe
Q: Is there any cause for optimism going forward, or do even darker days lie ahead?
Lake sees a limited possibility that resistance to compelled political positions could create an opening for pro-Israel voices, while the other panelists doubt that this amounts to meaningful optimism.
The Antisemitism Horseshoe
Q: What was it that I got wrong yesterday about the comments made by Pod Save America podcast bro, Jon Lovett, about Jews, Michigan, and the El-Sayed Rogers race and what Jews in Michigan should do?
Eli Lake says Lovett's argument was that Republicans' racism and scapegoating could eventually threaten Jews, so Michigan Jews should vote Democratic despite concerns about El-Sayed and Israel policy.
Coalition Building
Q: Can Netanyahu form a unity government, or will Israel have another election?
Shapiro says including Smotrich could bring a coalition to roughly 68 or 69 seats, while the opposition faces major obstacles; the panel considers another election a likely outcome.
Sub Parliament
Q: Will the political chaos or unsettled moment in Israel actually hamper decision-making?
The panel considers whether Israel's uncertain government formation could complicate decisions about Iran. They note that Benjamin Netanyahu remains prime minister, while discussing differences in timing and policy among Israeli and U.S. officials.
Sub Parliament
Q: Do you agree with that analysis, Dan, or do you go somewhere else?
Dan Senor agrees that the Netanyahu-led bloc is weaker than before, but says it overperformed polls. He describes widespread disappointment at the result and argues that a broad unity government remains possible.

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A sharp, opinion-led roundtable that blends domestic politics, foreign policy, and media narratives with frequent guests and long-form panel discussion. Episodes often center on U.S. political dynamics, Israel and Middle East policy, and debates about polling, leadership, and the role of media in shaping public discourse. Noteworthy traits include a high-velocity, argumentative style, a tendency to mix policy analysis with pop-culture references, and a steady stream of guest experts from think tanks, media outlets, and political journalism. For potential listeners, it tends to reward listeners who enjoy forceful takes, cross-cutting geopolitics, and insiders' perspectives on how Washington operates and how public opinion evolves.

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4. Ben Shapiro
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