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The Commentary Magazine Podcast

Commentary Magazine
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Donald Trump
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Texas
Emily Gould
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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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FDD's Jonathan Schanzer joins us again today to discuss the non-ceasefire in the Iran war, the gap between the American proposal and Iranian demands, who is even in charge of the Iranian government right now, and is JD Vance out of his depth as a neg... more

Contributing editor Eli Lake is back along with National Review's Noah Rothman to discuss the newly announced ceasefire in the Iran War, and debate whether the United States has the upper hand in negotiations, and what the future of the region might ... more

Contributing editor Eli Lake joins a full house today to discuss the American and Israeli attacks on Kharg Island and president Trump's escalating online threats towards Iran. Is this just bluster and negotiating tactics, or will the president follow... more

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We are back to cover everything that happened over Passover: The firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, presidential libraries, Trump's Truth Social post threatening Iran on Easter, the Artemis II mission, and the stunning rescue operation of the down... more

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Recent Guests

Ruth Wisse
Renowned scholar; speaker at the Jefferson Lecture
Commentary/The National Endowment for the Humanities
Episode: Antisocial Media
Chris Stirewalt
Columnist for The Hill; host of NewsNation program
The Hill, NewsNation
Episode: Wishcasting Failure
Seth Mandel
Senior Editor at Commentary Magazine
Commentary Magazine
Episode: Wishcasting Failure
Jamie Kirchick
Washington commentary columnist, newly minted columnist for Commentary
Commentary Magazine
Episode: Noemsick
Jesse Arm
External Affairs Director at the Manhattan Institute
Manhattan Institute
Episode: A Not-Good Election for the GOP
Jared Kushner
Former senior advisor to the President
Trump Administration
Episode: Boats Off Venezuela, Negotiators in Moscow
Naomi Schaefer Riley
AEI Senior Fellow and Commentary Contributor
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: A COMMENTARY Win!
Robert Pondiscio
Education expert and commentator, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: The Wreckage of K-12 Education
Bret Stephens
Commentary Magazine contributing editor, columnist for The New York Times, and Editor of Sapir.
The New York Times
Episode: The Self-Inflicted White House Wounds

Hosts

John Podhoretz
Editor of Commentary Magazine
Abe Greenwald
Executive Editor
Seth Mandel
Senior Editor
Christine Rosen
Social Commentary Columnist

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.6k ratings
  • Uncritical support of Netanyahu

    I find sound most of the commentary and analysis. But the constant, reflexive defense of the current Israeli government’s brutality is just too much. Color me “unfollowing.”

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BillNV
    United States8 days ago
  • Ads are weird, Too Trumpy

    I’ve listened to this podcast for 5 years since they started going daily due to Covid. Have always appreciated the insight, but lately I feel like John, Christine, and Abe are trying to refrain from being overly critical of Trump because they want their supporters to like them. It’s like they’re calculating instead of commenting. Christine has been an especially annoying fence-sitter. Seth has been a good addition. Ads are unannounced and seemingly randomly-inserted

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    statedept1515
    United States16 days ago
  • Ads are out of control

    I like the podcast just fine, it gives me insight to a worldview I don’t gravitate toward. But over the past 3 months, the ads have gotten increasingly obnoxious- sometimes coming every 7-8 minutes. Wild.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Saltadore
    United States16 days ago
  • JPOD Show

    Overall, this is a podcast where JPOD asks five minute questions then constantly interrupts the responses. Basically it’s three people watching JPOD talk. The panel has great, knowledgeable people - just wish they had more time to talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    james03890
    United States20 days ago
  • Noah

    Noah Rothman is unlistenable. The pace at which he speaks, his pedantic wordiness and arrogance...

    Whether he is correct in his assessments and points or not…

    He is unlistenable.

    My same response when I listen to his contributions on The Editors podcast...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mouths full of laughter
    United States22 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and in-depth analysis of current events from a conservative perspective.

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Wild Kharg
Q: If the U.S. has to leave after aiming to satisfy goals, how feasible is it to sustain a long-term policy without a clear end-state?
Sustaining a long-term policy without a clear end-state risks losing public trust; the panel debates whether ongoing support for covert operations and economic pressure can sustain pressure on the regime without a formal declaration or nation-building efforts.
Wild Kharg
Q: Jonathan, what does phase two look like if a remnant of the regime remains and talks continue?
Phase two seems to hinge on internal Iranian dynamics and a combination of diplomacy and covert pressure, with the risk that external actions may push internal actors toward reform or entrenchment depending on how the regime perceives the outside threats.
Trump's Tariff Tartarus
Q: What do the economic numbers suggest going forward for Trump's policies?
The economic numbers suggest a lack of significant improvement, indicating that Trump's policies may not be effective and could lead to challenges in the upcoming political landscape.
Iran-Amok
Q: Eli, what do you think? What should be the approach of Trump regarding the potential regime change in Iran?
The approach should involve serious planning for a post-regime Iran, but it seems like there's little actual planning being done.
Israel on the Cusp
Q: What will the polity look like when things are pacified?
The long-term goal is creating a Gaza for Gazans, but that relies heavily on security after hostilities cease.

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The content primarily revolves around political commentary, current events, and cultural discussions with a focus on conservative viewpoints. Episodes often tackle pressing topics related to the U.S. Supreme Court, economic policies, international relations, and the dynamics within both the Democratic and Republican parties. Noteworthy discussions include analyses of Donald Trump's policy decisions, controversies surrounding notable political figures, and critiques of journalism practices. Throughout the episodes, there is a consistent emphasis on engaging debate, historical context, and the implications of contemporary political actions, which likely attracts listeners interested in thoughtful and often partisan analysis of current affairs... more

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