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The Commentary Magazine Podcast

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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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Today, John returns to discuss the life of his father, Norman Podhoretz. Give a listen.

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Today, we discuss the life, work, and ideas of longtime COMMENTARY editor and intellectual giant Norman Podhoretz, who died yesterday at age 95. From there, we move on to the strange developments in the Brown University shooting investigation, White ... more

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Eli Lake joins the podcast to discuss  "The Palestine Firsters," his lead article in the January issue of COMMENTARY. Why do Ben Rhodes and a cast of others on the left and right want America to work against its core interests by breaking the U.S.-Is... more

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The attack on Bondi Beach is not an isolated incident; it's the export of the Islamist war against the Jews to areas far from Gaza. Give a listen.

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Jesse Arm
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Jared Kushner
Former senior advisor to the President
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Episode: Boats Off Venezuela, Negotiators in Moscow
Andrew C. McCarthy
Senior Editor at National Review and former lead prosecutor in the blind sheik terrorism case, expert on legal procedures and prosecutions
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Episode: The Assassins and Their Cases
Naomi Schaefer Riley
AEI Senior Fellow and Commentary Contributor
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Episode: A COMMENTARY Win!
Robert Pondiscio
Education expert and commentator, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
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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
Jonathan Foreman
American-British movie critic and foreign correspondent
Episode: The Meaning of Israel's Oct. 7 Failures
David Bahnsen
Hancho at the Bahnsen Group, economic commentator, author of several enlightening books, and commentary contributor.
The Bahnsen Group
Episode: Well, He Did It
Tevi Troy
Author of the April 2025 commentary lead article, In Praise of Big Pharma, author of 98,000 books, the most recent of which is The Power and the Glory
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Episode: Inflation, the Economy, and Drugs

Hosts

John Podhoretz
Editor of Commentary Magazine
Abe Greenwald
Executive Editor of Commentary Magazine

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.5k ratings
  • Commentary Recommends

    100% agree with John’s review of It’s a Wonderful Life and Jimmy Stewart’s performance. Both are incredible

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linne111
    United States14 days ago
  • Daily treat.

    I love the commentary podcast! It feels like being with a group of old smart friends having a conversation in the living room. They hate the same people I hate and like the same people I like. It makes me feel understood.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tiredofbsproducts
    United States16 days ago
  • Bad sound

    Very little effort to use the cough button, mute button or post production to fix the gross throat clearing. Or back round noises. Or computer bings. John clearly doesn’t care and others follow suit. Great leadership.

    I’ll say this, the women on the pod understand and seem to make an effort. The men are gross and stubborn (surprise, surprise).

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Joe-in--San-Diego
    United States17 days ago
  • John loves to hear himself talk.

    Would love to hear the opinions of the other commen, but John refuses to yield to them. Constantly talks over them. Annoying!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Amsiel
    United States19 days ago
  • THANK YOU

    To whomever taught John and gang how to use the MUTE button when he's not speaking.

    Great show, one of my only daily listens.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nope Nope Noooope
    United States24 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful commentary on political and cultural issues from a well-informed perspective.
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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.
Israel on the Cusp
Q: Can I ask a question about this, whether Qatar has the juice or not?
It may not be a question exactly of Qatar, but Hamas may not want to stop fighting.
Cultural Honors and the Culture War
Q: What should be the subject of museums, according to the discussion?
Museums should focus on the highlights of Western civilization and the glories of American culture, rather than just the sins of the past.
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Q: What is your favorite aspect of Guys and Dolls?
It's understood as one of the greatest Broadway shows, known for its exuberance and memorable score.
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Q: What is significant about The Music Man?
The Music Man is one of the rare works written entirely by one person, with memorable characters.

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A unique blend of sharp political analysis and cultural commentary unfolds, tackling pressing social issues and the dynamics of contemporary politics. Episodes frequently investigate themes related to anti-Semitism, the evolving political landscape within the United States, and critiques of various ideological movements, particularly relating to the Republican Party and contemporary Democrats. The conversations include an examination of public figures, media narratives, and the implications of recent social movements, offering a distinctive center-right perspective on a wide range of topics, balancing both humor and critical discourse.

The engaging hosts—consisting of experienced commentators and editors—bring together their diverse backgr... more

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8. David Bahnsen

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