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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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A conversation about how Donald Trump controls all news in this country morphs unexpectedly into a deep dive into large language models, uncanny valleys, AI, driverless cars, and everything scary about everything. Give a listen!

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As the agonizing over the White House ballroom continues, we continue to analyze it. And what's up with Donald Trump's interest in Argentine beef?  Finally, we get to the NYC mayoral race and how Zohran Mamdani, if elected, might respond to his base.... more

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The liberal meltdown over the creation of a ballroom at the White House is another example of how liberals and the left keep stepping on their own substantive disagreements with Donald Trump because they get distracted by...stupid things. Give a list... more

Is the Trump administration's success in the Middle East going to have an effect on the way the more extreme elements of the right talk about Israel and Jews more broadly? And if podcasters continue to trash-talk Trump on this and other matters, will... more

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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
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: A COMMENTARY Win!
Adam White
Colleague of Matt Contenetti's at the American Enterprise Institute.
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Gaza Ceasefire and Supreme Courtapalooza
Robert Pondiscio
Education expert and commentator, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: The Wreckage of K-12 Education
Jonathan Schanzer
Commentary Contributing Editor and big cheese at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: How to Fight the Homefront Intifada
Eliana Johnson
Editor-in-Chief of the Washington Free Beacon
Washington Free Beacon
Episode: The Diagnosis, Day 2
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
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
Commentary Magazine
Episode: Inflation, the Economy, and Drugs

Hosts

John Podhoretz
Editor of Commentary Magazine and Host of The Commentary Magazine Daily Podcast.
Abe Greenwald
Co-Host and Executive Editor at Commentary Magazine.
Seth Mandel
Co-Host and Senior Editor at Commentary Magazine.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.4k ratings
  • Charlie Kirk's memorial

    So I am not a huge Kirk fan but if I were going to speak, I would prepare.

    Honestly...

    So in the first five minutes, Mr. Podhoretz acknowledges that he didn't watch the memorial service and Mr. Greenwald says it didn't seem like a memorial to him but he skipped the first half which is when the predominance of those who were from the more religious spiritual leadership spoke, led worship musically, and prayed. He showed up for the more political leadership and that's what he got. Thank goodn... more

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    3
    Mouths full of laughter
    United Statesa month ago
  • My New Favorite Podcast

    I discovered this podcast a few days ago. I’m really enjoying the dialogue of the knowledgeable and outspoken hosts. I learn something new every day. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ALD1970
    United Statesa month ago
  • Pardons and Interruptions

    Good show - wish John would not interrupt other hosts - please let them finish their points. John interrupts especially when he does not agree with what is being expressed - He cut off Seth in the middle of his ideas and clearly tried to "influence" the points being made. Please stop.

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    1
    DerfFBW
    United Statesa month ago
  • Echo Chamber with Interruptions

    The mutual agreement society podcast continues. No effort to have voices that may disagree or have different points of view. Good thing! That would stop the constant interruptions by John and Matt, as well as perpetual throat clearing sounds and background street noises. Their bubble too comfortable for change (and it shows).

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    Joe-in--San-Diego
    United Statesa month ago
  • Commentary Reaches a New Level of Stupidity

    When the panel labels Megyn Kelly, a tremendous friend of Israel, as an anti-Semite, they have reached a new level of stupidity. Shame on Eliana Johnson, a frequent guest on the MK show, for not shutting down the conspiratorial nonsense. The idiocy arose out of MK’s recent program where she claimed that as a result of slightly negative things about the war in Gaza, that she was pressured by strong pro-Israel voices. The MK show then discussed whether Charlie Kirk, another big supporter of Israel... more

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    Jim from Silicon Valley
    United Statesa month ago

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Feedback indicates a strong preference for maintaining a critical stance toward both sides of the political spectrum.

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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.
The Best Broadway Musicals
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Commentary Magazine Podcast

What is The Commentary Magazine Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The discussions revolve around contemporary political events, cultural critiques, and social issues, often through a lens that intertwines Jewish perspectives with broader American themes. Episodes cover a range of topics, including issues surrounding public health, education policies, celebrity influence in modern culture, and the nuances of partisan politics. A distinctive feature of the content is the hosts' engagement with current news narratives, exploring their implications while offering candid commentary on media portrayals of political figures and events. This podcast is likely to appeal to listeners who appreciate thoughtful discourse on current events infused with a distinct cultural perspective, particularly regarding Jewish ide... more

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