
Conversations with Bill Kristol features in-depth, thought-provoking discussions with leading figures in American public life.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 308 | Founded | 11 years ago | 
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernmentPolitics | |||

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Thank you so much for interviewing this great thinker of our times. All of your conversations are so great — in-depth and intelligent and, even when the content is deeply troubling, a source pf calm for me.
Great conversation - truly appreciate Professor Snyder’s insights on the No Kings protest and on the ground reporting on Ukraine.
Great podcast with well informed host-guests and up to date political commentary
Bill Kristol has interesting and timely guests, asks good questions and allows the time and space for those guests to answer. Bill is bright, thoughtful, willing to entertain new ideas or different stances and open to new things. I learn and enjoy -- even when sometimes I think I can skip an episode, I am always glad to have listened.
The best shows are ones with interesting guests or I especially liked the English professor who would talk about Shakespeare
Bill K has a great voice -I wish there were more podcasts
They are good length
And they are always in depth
It's always best when it's a political operative-it be great if Mike Murphy scaraMucci
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Expect in-depth discussions that revolve around significant contemporary issues in politics, governance, and international affairs. Topics often include U.S. foreign policy, the intricacies of the legal system under recent administrations, and pressing economic challenges, particularly in relation to tariffs and immigration policies. The conversations not only cover the implications of specific events but also explore the broader ideological battles shaping democracy and society. Unique in its long-form interview style, the format provides an opportunity for experts to delve deeply into their areas of expertise, making complex topics accessible to a broader audience.
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Recent guests on Conversations include:
1. Anne Applebaum
2. Scott Lincicome
3. Ray Takeyh
4. Jason Furman
5. A.B. Stoddard
6. Steve Vladeck
7. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
8. Jack Goldsmith
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